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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Pythians Elect Officers.

At the meeting of Anniston lodge No. 91, Knights of Pythias, Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: C.. B. Freel, chancellor commander; H. N. Donahoo, vice chan cellor; w. M. Franks, prelate; Hugh Walker, master of work; Joe Montgomery, master of finance and keeper of records and seals; R. L. Carter, master of ex- chequer; J. J. Barnett, master-at-arms; A. c. Phillips, inner guard; T. T. Brooks. outer guard.
 At the same meeting Lewis Wilson was advanced to the rank of knight, and the proposition of a barbecue at an early date was enthusiastically received. It is pro- posed to have the spread at the lake, each member being entitled to invite his family and two friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Pension Warrants.

FenSlOn
 The warrants for the old soldier pen sions are being sent out and the bene- ficiaries will be able to get them about the 1st of July. In fact, they will be in the hands of the probate judges for dis tribution by that time. To accomplish this the office of General Brandon has been forced to work night and day.
 Some time ago word was sent out to probate judges to return warrants not de- livered, so that the money could be util- ized in getting pensions out this time. This caused delay in making the new ones, as it could not be told just what would be available. The fourth quarter, just going out, gives amounts as follows; First class, BIO; second class, $S; third class, s65O and fourth class, S5.
 Second District Race.
 Governor Conner said, when asked about the proclamation for an election in the Second district to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Congressman A. A. Wiley, that he had not yet made up his mind when he would call the elec- tion, though it would likely be pretty soon.
 There are no developments in the race for the place other than the announce ment by s. H. Dent, w. L. Parks and J. N. Miller that they will not make formal announcement until after the call of the election by the governor. We do not know what conditions we will have to meet" said MT. Dent, hence it seems best to wait until definite call is made
 MT. Miller intimates that he will be in the race, also Messrs. Dent and Parks. The first named gave out last night that he would, however, not say definitely now He is from Wilcox county, from whence came Robert Tait, also said to have bee for the same place, though both he and Miller will not run. Dent is from Mont gomery country and Parks from Coving- ton. It is understood that both Parks and Dent will not run; that one will make way for the other.
 Webb Pardoned.
 Governor Conner has paroled Leonard Webb, charged with stealing a watch in Houston county, and in 1907 sent up for three and one-half years. The trial judge wrote that he did not now believe that the man was guilty, as the witness whose testimony convicted him had been very much discredited by later actions.
 Dan Riddle of Cleburne county, who was sentenced to three months and 1S7 days for cost for defacing a building, was paroled by the governor, it being shown that he had served several months and in the opinion of all had suffered enough His conduct was reported good.
 Mir. Brown Very III.
 State Treasurer w. D. Seed reports that his brother-in-law, Robinson Brown of Tuscaloosa, is very ill, and has been taken to Windham Springs, Tuscaloosa county. Judge J. J. Mayf1eld, he says. is doing well, and it is thought he will soon be out. The former is the nominee for presi- dential elector and the latter nominee for the supreme court.
 Minor Notes.
 Tax Collectors J. J. Fain of Dale and w. J. Whitehead of Henry have made settlement with the auditor.
 Judge J. J. Mitchell, chairman of the state tax commission, has gone to his home in Florence i'll. However, he is not Ill any serious condition, simply being knocked out by the hot weather for a time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

The white citizens of Warren county have filed with Governor Noel strong petition urging that he use his influence in securing federal aid to 920 idle farm laborers, mostly negroes, who have been left penniless and with no means of sup port, till they can make another crop, no crop being possible in the lowlands of that county for another year. The plant CTS of the inundated district have carried the burden of supporting these farm la borers as long as possible. They sup posed, of course, that the waters would subside in plenty of time to make a crop, but they did not, and the planters are out very large sums. Representatives of the federal government are now in Adams and one or two other counties, estimating what will be necessary to take care of these laborers until they can secure em- ployment, and no doubt they will also visit Warren on the same mission. Gov ernor Noel has devoted considerable time and thought to this matter and is doing all he can to secure the relief that is asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
BuruIarv and Theft.

DQi9 dtu thSil.
 The theft of horse, highway robbery and the burglarizing of the store of G. J. Howell, proprietor of the West End gro- cery store are among the acts of lawless : ness in West Anniston last night, accord ing to reports received today.
 Entrance to the Howell store was effect ed by breaking out the window panes and cutting the sills neither door having been opened. The thieves secured barrel of apples, about 400 pounds of flour, 50 pounds of lard, five $1 watches and one $20 watch, three razors and some loose cash, the cash drawer having been placed in box formerly occupied by cheese, which was also carried away The value of the stolen goods will range between $l5 and $1O0.
 MT. Howell stated today that a woman residing on the west side had reported to him the loss of the horse and he is of the opinion that the animal was used in hauling away his grocerles. The name of the woman he could not recall, she being 6 foreigner, and this case has not been reported to the police. Chief Sweets has an officer working on both cases.
 Morrison Inspects Work.
 James Morrison, assistant superinten- dent of the south and north divisions of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and Birmingham Mineral who has been ap- pointed official in charge of the jurisdic- ton of the late J. N. Teague, assistant superintendent of the Alabama Mineral division, was here this morning in the in- terest of his official duties.
 It is understod that the extension of the authority of MT. Morrison will not affect the Anniston office of the Alabama Mineral division. P. E. Kemp will con- tinue in charge of the office here as train master and the duties of the late MT. Teague as assistant superintendent will be discharged by MT. Morrison at the Bir- mingham office.
 Trouble With Union.
 Owing to a strike on the part of the union printers the Anniston Daily Hot Blast failed to make it's regular appear ance this morning, but according to Editor w. T. Edmondson, Jr., it will reappear to : morrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

The state has struck another stumbling block in the matter of dividing it's cash between several banks to be designated as state Repositories, the guarantee com panies having declined to take the risks under the terms prescribed by the com mission charged with that work. The form of this contract was drawn by At torney General Fletcher, and he states very positively that he is not going to change the form of that contract to suit the guarantee companies. In view of the fact that the supreme court has under consideration the question of the consti- nationality of the act creating the deposit tories the commissioners will take no definite action in the rnatte~ yet awhile, but it is stated that satisfactory arrange ments as to security can be arranged without the cooperation of the guaranty companies, and that may be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

A delegation of citizens of Vicksburg has been to see Governor Noel in regard to a state encampment of t.le Mississippi national guard near that city, but no ac- tion has been taken, and none will be until other towns that may happen to want the encampment are heard from. It is understood that Columbus is after it. and it is also stated that a great many of the soldier boys would like the best in the world to have the encampment held in that pretty little city once more. The encampment there last summer was a great success in every respect, and hundreds of the boys fell in love with the place. They are very fond however, of going to Gulfport and would not enter any protest against going to vicksburg, or coming to Jackson
 It is being urged in support of Vicks- burgs claims that the rifle pit is located there, and that it IS the proper place for the gathering, but the encampment will not be permitted to go to any town on a mere invitation. There are certain ex- penses to be met, and it is customary to let the encampment out to the highest and best bidder. Three or four towns will doubtless be after the meeting Vicksburg, Columbus, Jackson, Gulfport, and maybe others.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
AN OKLAHOMA LYNCHIN G
A Negro Shot and Killed a Livery
man at Henryetta.
A Mob. Battered Down the Jail
Was Taken From Officers and
Hanged to Telegraph Pole.

Muskogee, Ok, Dec. 26.-In revenge
for the murder of Albert Bates, a
prominent citizen of Henryetta, Ok
a mining town 35 miles southwest Of
here, a mob of citizens battered down
the Jail doors there Tuesday after
noon and wrestling James Garden a
negro, from the hands of the deputy
sheriffs, strung him up on telegraph
pole and then riddled his body with
bullets. Another negro believed to
be an accomplice of Gardens is in
jail and it is feared that the mob
will attempt to lynch him. This is
the first time lynching has occurred
in Oklahoma since statehood was de-
clared.
The killing of Bates occurred early
Tuesday afternoon when Garden at
tempted to rent a rig from Bates who
was proprietor of q livery stable.
Bates refused to give the negro a
rig and the latter shot and killed him
in cold blood. He then fled south
from the town about two miles. John
Wilson, IS years old, met and dis
armed the negro who was taken back
to Jail.
A few minutes later mob OF citi
zens made rush to the Jail, seized
the negro and lynched him. Garden
confessed his crime. An unknown
negro, who, it is believed, gave Gar
den the gun with which he shot
Bates, is held in the Jail and another
attack on the jail is feared. More
than 100 negroes. employed in the
coal mines at Henryetta, came to
Muskogee Tuesday night. because
they were afraid to remain in Henry
eta.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
ADMIRAL RROWNSoN.

subject Is one for the discussion of
his superior officers which would take
the inquiry to Secretary Metcalf. The
secretary in turn passed the respon-
sibility of stating the reason of the
resignation to President Roosevelt
Secretary Loeb, speaking for the
president, says that no information
can be obtained from that source.
Two theories have been advanced
as being sufficient in themselves to
bring forth the letter of resignation
which Secretary Metcalf presented to-
the president early Tuesday after
noon. One of these reasons Is that the
admiral finds himself unable to agree
with the ideas of the president re-
garding certain important policies to
be pursued by the bureau of nayiga-
ton Such a disagreement, honestly
entertained would leave the admiral
but one course, and that to take his
place on the retired list and relin-
guish the active management of the
bureau over which he has dominated.
The other reason is that the rear ad-
miral, being on the retired list of the
navy may not be legally confirmed by
the senate to an appointment to ac-
tive duty. 1t is known that the
Judge advocates. department of the
navy has been wrestling with this
legal question with special reference
to the case of Admiral Brownson for
several weeks past. 1t also is known
that an opinion on the question has
recently been rendered. What the eff
feet of this opinion is can only be
surmised in view of the action taken
by the admiral.
COMMANDER Winslow, who has been
designated to act as the head of the
navigation bureau, has for some time
past been assistant to Admiral Brown
son, and consequently is familiar with
the duties of the bureau. However,
It is known that commander Wins
low Is anxious to obtain command of
the new battleship New Hampshire,
so it is believed that his present
designation is intended to bridge over
an interval during which the presi-
dent can make n selection of another
officer. Among the names mentioned
in that connection is that of Captain
Richardson Glover, at present head of
the board OF inspection and survey,
who was considered for that place at
the time Admiral Brownson's term of
active service expired. and 1t was
supposed that he was to give way to
an officer on the active list. Another
name which 1t is known has been con-
sidered in view of the vacancy is that
of Lieutenant Commander Sims, who
is one Of the presidents aides and
who has attained special eminence
in the navy by his expert work in
connection with target practice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
BROWNSON QUITS
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation
Sends His Resignation to
the President.
SUCCEEDED BY wINSLoW
Neither the Admiral, the Secretary Of
Navy Nor the President viii
State the Reason for
His Retirement.

Washington, Dec. 25,-President
Roosevelt Tuesday received and ac-
copied the resignation of Rear Ad-
miral Willard H. Brownson, as chief
q the bureau of navigation. The
resignation takes effect Immediately
and Capt, MGR. Winslow has been
appointed to succeed the admiral. No
reason for the resignation is given at
the White house.
Diligent inquiry from Rear Admiral
Brownson from Secretary Metcalf and
at the White house failed to develop
the reason for the seemingly sudden
the navigation bureau. Admiral
Brownson takes the position that the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
A Great Maneuverinq Field.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 2S.-Major d.
II. Boighton, U. s. A, head of the
war college at Fort Leavenworth, has
plans for a great maneuvering field
in Platte county, to be used jointly
each year by the National guard OF
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
He has recommended to the war de-
partment that 10000 acres of farm
land be purchased in Platte county,
Mo-, adjoining the reservation already
owned by the government in connec-
ton with Fort Leavenworth. Alto
gether the maneuver field would In
clude $4,000 acres OF almost every
conceivable typographical formation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
Buv Kansas Bank Stock.

Oathe, Kan, Dec. 26.-F. r. Ogg
and his son, w. F. Ogg, purchased
Tuesday the $4,000 interest of the
Breyfogle estate in the First National
bank of this city. L. w. Breyfogle
was president of the bank since its
organization in 1888 until his death
last spring. w. L. Breyfogle has been
cashier for the last six years, but he
retires January l. having purchased
the business of the Star Commission
company of Kansas City, Mo- His
successor has not as yet been Sc
lected. ]. L. Pettyjohn is now the
banks president.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
TEACH SCIENCE Or HEALING
Mary Baker G. Eddy Will Appropri-
ate $1,000, 900 for the Purpose.
INDECENT Person Of Religious Views
and Good Moral Character Will
Be Converted Into Heaters.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Details OF
the plans of Mrs. Mary Baker G.
Eddy, head of the Christian Science
church, in relation to the charitable
institution which she is to found, are
contained in an editorial by Archibald
Mcclellan in the current issue of the
Christian Science Sentinel The edi-
torial says in part:
Mrs. Eddy has consented that the
institution which she purposes to
found will bear her name, therefore
it will be known as Mary Baker G.
Eddy's Charitable Fund The board
Of directors will be located in Bos-
ton, the recognized headquarters of
her church, and in plan and scope this
fund will be an educ ltional oppor-
tunity by which indige't persons will
be taught gratuously the science of
Jesus and as made known through the
writings of Mrs. Eddy.
"The sum of $1,OOO,OOO will be de-
voted to thi, sole purpose. Mrs
Eddy's benev )lence will be open tc
all those indi iiduals who are genuine
ly interested in Christian Science fol-
it's truths sake and who shall pre-
sent to the board of directors of the
fund, satisfactory certificates Of their
indulgence, their religious views and
their moral character The students
of Christian Science will be main
tained by this fund until such time
as the board of directors shall have
pronounced them good healers of the
sick. and deliver to them certificates
to this effect. The beneficiaries of
this fund and the families of those
who have families, are to be support
ed from the income of the fund and
the number of students and their fam
lilies to be supported will depend upon
the amount of this income.
Mrs. Eddy has turned this matter
over to prospective board of direc-
tors for them to work out the details
of the charity. In the meantime no
further information upon this subject
can be given out and no letters of in
quiry should be addressed to Mrs
Eddy"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03

Washington, Dec. 26.-President
Roosevelt. will leave for Pine Knot
Va. Thursday morning at O'Clock
over the Southern railway. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt
and Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. and will
remain a. the cottage until next Tues.
day. devoting much OF his time to
horseback riding in the Virginia bills
He will be back in Washington in
time for the New Years day recep
ton at the White house.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
R.nrimand for Capt. KuIp.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 2S.-The court
martial trying Capt. Kulp of Company
b. saith regiment, for alleged failure
to stop a prize-fight upon the orders
of Adjutant General Thrift on the
night of November 81, returned I
verdict late Friday holding that Capt.
Kulp. while he may not have inten'
tionally disobeyed the orders Of Adju.
tant General Thrift, had done so, and
the court recommended that he be
reprimanded.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
A snseial Session Probable.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 2S.-Gov. Hoch
Friday, in discussing the probability
of a special session of the legislature,
said: Something must be done. II
| knew the legislature would pass the
right kind of a guaranty deposit law
and enact into law the other meas
ures that are needed | would not hest
tate to call a special session" The
governor further declared he had not
definitely made up his mind. Attor'
ney General Jackson declared there
will be a special session "and soon. d"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
The Kansas Teachers.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 2S.-The enroll
ment of the teachers at the annual
state association is smaller this yeaI
than usual, less than 1000 being pres
ent. The nominating committee Fri
day reported the following officers fol
the ensuing year: For president, j
E. Boyer, Kingman; first vice presi
dent. C. E. st. John, Marion; second
vice president, NJ. G. Kirkpatrick
Frankfort; third vice president, H. H
Girardy, Norton; auditing committee
w. S. Reese, F. l.. Pinet and E. q
Kelly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
DoIliver to Fight cummins.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Dol
liver is planning to start for Iowa
early in January. for the purpose of
taking part in the campaign for the
reelection of his colleague. Senator
Allison. Senator Dolliver will speak
in Des Moines, Davenport and else
where in the state, urging the voters
of Iowa to re-elect Senator Allison,
who is opposed to Gov. A. b. Cum
Minis.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
Santa Claus, Latest Feat.

New York, Dec. 26.-Santa Claus,
in a peculiar guise. paid visit to
John Disler. In the night Disler was
aroused by noise in the dining room
on the floor beneath his room and
he at once decided that there was a
burglar in the house. Rather than
take any chances of being shot at
Disler made a great noise in his room
for the purpose of soaring the burg
lar. He was successful in this. and
when he went down stairs he found
that none of the family silver ware
had been stolen. On the contrary,
he found on the table in the dining
room a large quantity of silve-ware
which he had never seen before. He
believes that the burglar had obtained
it from other houses and being scared
by the noise he made fled, leaving
1t behind
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
Accented Jesse,s Reslana.IOn.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-At a meet
ing here Friday OF the board OF
curators of the University of Missouri.
located at Columbia. the resignation
Of President r. II. Jesse was accept
ed. A committee headed By c. b.
Farls, of Charlottesville, was appoint
ed to choose a successor to the presi-
dency of the state university. II is
stated that President Jesse's resig-
nation was rendered because Of III
health.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
L. Invented the Spoon Oar.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Dec. &c:
lanes Benslow, 81 years of age, in
ventor of the spoon oar, and maker
of oars for most of the prominent boat
clubs of the country. committed sui
eide Tuesday night by shooting him
self in the head In 1888 he made his
way TO Salt Lake City. He was cap
tured in Utah territory by Indians and
was held by them for three years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03

jacksonville. Fla. Dec. 27.-Gov
Broward Wednesday appointed VIII
liam James Bryan. of this city. to be
gnited States senator vice Stephen
Russell Mallory. deceased, for the
balance Of the term, expiring March
4. 1909. Mr.. Bryan is a prominent
young attorney. only 81 years Of age
and now holds the position of county
solicitor for this CDuvaD county. he
is a relitive Of w. J. Bryan Of Ne
brasla-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
Pool Halls Closed Sunday.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec 2S.-The
pool halls in Kansas City are to be
closed on Sunday in the future. At a
conference between Judge w. H. Wal
lace and several of the indicted pool
hall men and their attorneys Thurs
day afternoon, the pool hall men
agreed to respect the Sunday closing
law.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03

Sheer white goods, in fact. any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickenins
the goods. Try Defiance Starch an
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
oroUped read in Barber Shop,

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Theodore
Teichgraeber. a prominent miller OF
Lindsborg. Kan. dropped lead in a
barber shop here Friday Of heart dis
ease. Teichgraeber came to Emporia
to attend the funeral Of his brother,
Emil. also a miller. Of this city. who
died Christmas night
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-01-03
Effect of Serving on Grand Ju

There is one sure way to 81
man interested in the proceedingt
the criminal courts" said the gr4,
headed man, land that is to put hin.
on a grand jury. Just let man once
serve the public in that capacity and
thenceforward he becomes an indie
fatigable student of the criminal rec
ords. The result of his experience is.
in a way, inevitable. Naturally any
man with a spark Of curiosity about
him is anxious to know the outcome
Of the trials of the persons he has
found indictments against. In fox
lowing these cases through the varit
Gus courts he acquires an interest
in judicial proceedings that really
never dies."-N. Y. Sun.