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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1908-07-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
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charged Postmaster Warner with taking the money, and he in turn blamed her with the shortage. Inspectors were here on several occasions, and after a thorough examination Postmaster Warner was fully exonerated and the blame laid at the door of the money order clerk.
 MT. Warner has given perfect satisfac- tion as postmaster of New Decatur, eX oept to his personal enemies in his own party and a few of their allies. His friends are now congratulating him that lie has made a clean fight against the political bosses of the county and of the state.
 Climate Causes Divorce.
 Because he could not stand the cold eli mate of North Dakota and because she could not live in the warm sunshine of North Alabama, the courts of the country have just granted divorces dissolving the bonds of wedlock which have existed for the past 20 years between Daniel A. Wood of New Decatur and his wife, Sarah Wood who has been making her home in Dakota for the past year or more. MT. Wood will continue to reside in New De- catur and Mrs. Wood will remain in North Dakota.
 MT. and Mrs. Wood have a son, Gordie, who is some F years of age. He will re- side here with his father. MT Wood js perhaps 60 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
NEW DANGER IN COAL MINING.
American Engineers Run Across Odd
 Superstition.

'The soldiers out in the Philippines may get all the excitement they want, but none of them ever had a time that befell a bunch of us coal miners on the Isl- and of Cebu," said a mining engineer "The Filipinos in the section of Cebu where the coal mines are situated are un- usually supertitious, and in going to and from the mines we had to pass a good many native houses. After we had been making the trip a few times we noticed that the native children would run at the sight of us and we could see the moth CTS drag them in out of our path and try to conceal them. The men also became very surly.
 Nothing happened until late one night when one of the engineers was stopped by a party of Filipinos at some distance from camp. The natives all had bolos and spears and the engineer got out his revolver and prepared to defend himself, when a minor official of the village ap- peared and after talking with the men, told the engineer what the trouble was. It appears that some mischief maker. either to make trouble for us or to play upon the credulty of the natives, told them that the principal way the Ameri- cans found out where there was a coal mine was to kill Filipino child and let it's blood drop on the ground. If the blood soaked into the ground without leaving a trace there was coal under heath.
 Tt took us a long time to convince the natives of the falsity of this story and the situation got so serious before they believed us that the constabulary had to keep guard over a lot of coal camps for a long time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Ex-SIave's Success.

Columb us, Ga, June 27.-(Special.)- Alex Toles, a Columbus negro, will leave in a few days on visit to his old home in Virginia, where he was born a slave 70 years ago. He is to- day worth $20,O00 and his business suc- cess shows what a sensible, well-be- plish in the south. Toles has been in the undertaking business here for a good many years and is perhaps the city's leading negro in business way. He owns considerable real estate and his annual tax bill to the city of Co., lumbus is between $200 and $500. ne has the respect of the white people on account of his good character and sen sible disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
At East Lake.

The liveliest sport that East Lake has ever known is being enjoyed now at that rark. It is the chutes, and shooting the ohutes has jumped into popular favor with leaps and bounds already, although the cllutes were only opened yesterday after noon to the public.
 One of the largest crowds of the week was at the park yesterday afternoon and night, and 1t Is safe to say that no one went away without trying the chutes. They are in perfect working order and Ihe crowds demonstrated their approval by trying them time after time, the best evidence that they are a success
 In addition there are 20 other sports to be enjoyed at East Lake, including the scenic railway, the figure eight, the rail- way and the boats. There will be band concert this afternoon and tonight by Memolis famous military band, and con- certs every night during the week by the same band.
 On the Fourth of July there will be special attractions including fireworks at night, races of all kinds for the boys and other features. All the boys who wish ,o participate in the races are requested to enter at the boat house before the Fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
BIG OPPORTUNITY.

On Monday, July 9th, at 12 o'clock, I will offer for sale the assets of the Crane Carriage Co.,, at its place of business No. 2O2O Avenue B, consisting of repairing outfit, stock of lum- Der, wagons, etc., together with leasehold interest in premises. Complete inventory can be seen by calling on undersigned at Wimberly & Thomas Hard ware Co. This is a fine oppor- tunity for the right man.
 H. T. HARDIN, Trustee in Rankruptcv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
St. Clair Springs Notes.

Mrs. M. F. Perkins has taken pr. Per kins cottage for the summer.
 MT. c. F. Bell and son, Walter, MT. H. Galt Braxton, Miss Lucie Perkins, Miss Bessie Lynch, Mrs. Thomas Moughon and Master George Moughon are stopping with Mrs. Perkins.
 MT. G. N. Halliburton and MT. L. A. Sweat are stopping at Mrs. M. B. Low ett's cottage
 Mrs. Hal Copeland and her sister, Mrs. Irwin, are up for the summer.
 Miss Gertrude West of Montgomery and Mrs. Lucille Helton of Columbus, Ga., will be the guests of Miss Lucille Perkins in a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Ratliff are at their beau- tiful cottage for the summer. With them are MT. and Mrs. Fike and daughter, Miss Fannie. Also, MT. and Mrs Dicken- son of Lakeland, Ia.
 MT. John E.. Morris is stopping at the Lovett cottage and will probably be at the springs for two or three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
FRENCH NAVY WILL MAKE SOME TESTS Gets Idea from American Ex-
 periments WILL SHOOT UP SHIPS Terrible Fate Overtakes Two French School Teachers and Young Girl off Mcrlaix Swallowed
 in Mud Bank.
BY PAUL VIILlERS.

Paris, June 27.-Uncle Sam's govern ment has given the French naval au- thorities an idea and practical tests sim liar to the bombardment of the American monitor Florida are to be carried out in French waters at the great naval manoeuvers this fall, when number of the strongest French battleships will try to sink battleship of older construction. This is not to be done until after con siderable target practice for the naval authorities are anxious to beat the record in craftsmanship set by the American gunners. and they are well aware how difficult this will be. Another old naval vessel is to be made the target for se- ries of submarine attacks, which are to decide whether France is to go ahead Increasing her fiotilla of submarines.
 The ships to be subjected to the tests are the Tonerre, Neptune and Jena. The Tonerre is rather a small vessel, being of only $500 tons and built in 1875, but the Neptune is twice this size and is com paratively new ship, having been launched in 1885, while the Jena is a mod ern vessel in every way, built in 1901, and selected only because she was partly de- stroyed by an explosion in the harbor of Toulon last March, and it has been de- cided that it would cost too much to re- pair her. The total cost of the three doomed vessels was about $11, ,000,0O0
 A terrible fate overlook two school teachers and young girl of Morlaix, who were swallowed up in the soft mud of the harbor of that town the other even ing.
 The party had been out boating with another man who was saved, but stayed out too long, and as the low tide made it impossible to reach the shore in the boat which got stuck in the mud they decided to scramble ashore.
 Taking their shoes and stockings, two of the men took the girl between them, while the third went on in front. Sud- denly he heard loud cries for help, and looking back he saw the three behind him slowly disappearing in the mud. He tried to help them, but could not, and just as he scrambled on to firm land, his un- fortunate companions disappeared with one last shriek, which he says he shall never forget.
 While his employer was looking for him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Blamed For Shortage.

Destroying official records, making false statements relative thereto and for responsibility for shortages in her money accounts, she is not proper person to be retained in the postal service These are some of the causes set out in an order from First Assistant Postmaster General c. P. Granfield to Postmaster William A Warner of New Decatur for the removal of Miss Ethel P Holt, former money or der clerk in the New Decatur postoffice. Miss Holt has been removed from the office.
 For some time there has been no end of trouble in the New Decatur postoffice. and recently there was rumor that Post master Warner was to be removed, but now that the blame of the shortage has been charged to another, he will continue to serve as postmaster. There were sev- eral applicants for MT. Warmers job. whcih pays $2500 a year, and his political enemies were confident that he would be removed.
 On several occasions Miss Holt is said to have been short in her cash She
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Correspondinq Members.

Vienna, June 27.-Dr. Loeb of the University of California and Dr. c. s. Minot of Boston have been appointed corresponding members of the Physico- Medical Society of Vienna. The ap- pointments were made on the tooth anniversary of the founding of the society, just celebrated in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

In no other store you'll find such prices. B 1-3 per cent off on all mems suits. Varley & Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

Must have room for incom- ing stock; therefore the goods must go at the Over Freight Sale of the Southern Railway Monday. June 29th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Mormons Are Released

Berne, June 27.-The federal court has, on appeal from a lower court, ordered the release of four American Mormons convicted of preaching their doctrine. The court holds that they committed no offense and that propa- gandism is not punishable under the law E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

Extraordinary values in Mems Suits. We offer a dis count of B 1-3 per cent on all Mems Suits. Get one. They will please you. Varley & Bau- man Clothing Co.,, 1910 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

This oney-saving sale of Mems and Young Mems Suits. An SIS suit for SIP. See them. Varley 6 Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Minister To BeIojuno.

Paris, June 27.-A. Klobukowski, the French consul general at Cairo, Egypt, has been appointed governor general of Indo-China in succession to J. B. P. Beau, who has been made French min ister to Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

to tell him that he had inherited a small fortune, which would have enabled him to spend the rest of his life in comfort, Augusta Lemercier committed suicide in a fit of despondency.
 Lemercier started life as a clerk in notary's office in this city When 15 years ago his employer sold out his bus mess, his successor did not require Lem- ereier's services and he became in turn a bookmaker, porter, janitor, gardener and bill poster.
 After an unsuccessful trip to America, where he had hoped to make a fortune he returned to France a few weeks ago and came to Reval, near Nantes, where an innkeeper agreed. to give him board and lodgings in return for his work until something should turn up. A few days ago he was told, however, that he would have 'to leave at the end of this month and he then resolved to commit suicide.
 After barricading himself in his room he tore up his shirt, made rope and started to hang himself. The first at- tempt failed, but the knocking of the inn keeper at the door hastened him to try again.
 When the door was broken open the hotel keeper entered with a notary who
 
 mercier to inform him that he had in- herited 25,000 francs while he was in America. He was too late, however, for the man was dead.
 The most eccentric man of Biarritz, an old count, is looking for a wife, not be- cause he wants to be married but be- cause he hopes again to become a wid- over and be able to put a central tower on his chateau erected in memory of his seven deceased spouses.
 The old nobleman, who is immensely wealthy, in order that none of the seven wives he had loved and lost in turn might be forgotten, planned and built a costly chateau to serve as their monu- ment. It is situated in beautiful park and the building in construction is not unlike a lighthouse, being entirely round On the top he caused to be erected seven magnificent towers, each being a memo- rial to and bearing the name of a de- parted wife.
 Further to obviate the danger of for getting any of his dead the count had made seven remarkable life-size wax fig- ures, which are dressed in costly gowns of the latest Parisian style and each evening they are brought in and seated at the table where he dimes in solitude. Now he thinks the chateau lacks a cen- tral tower and that is why he is looking for an eighth wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Bank Dividend Declared.

The Morgan County National Bank of New Decatur, in spite of the financial panic and the general hard times which have swept over the country, has just declared per cent semi-annual dividend and has carried the sum of $100O0 to it's surplus fund.
 This bank was first organized several years ago by W. A Bibb and G. A. Hoff a private banking institution, but about six years ago it was changed into a na tional bank and since that time it has become one of the most substantial and best known banking houses of North
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

While his employer was looking for him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
FRANK E SHERROD
 DIES SUDDENLY
Heart Failure Is Thought to Be
 the Cause
BANK DECLARES DIVIDEND
Morgan County National Is In Prosper ous Condition-Husband and Wife Cannot Agree On Climate
 and Are Divorced.

Decatur, June 27.-(special) )-Frank E. Sherrod of Lawrence county fell dead this morning at his plantation home near Courtland. His death is supposed to have been caused by heart trouble, from which disease he had been a sufferer for some time past.
 MT Sherrod was one of the wealthiest and most widely known planters and mer- chants of North Alabama. He owned a { large general store in Courtland and ex- tensive cotton plantations near Courtland i in Lawrence county He was about 50 years of age, and was born and reared in Lawrence county, near Courtland He was brother-in-law of Robert Courtner of the well-known cotton firm of Harris, Courtner of Decatur. He was a cousin : of Charles M. sherrod of Courtland, prominent lawyer and member of the state legislature from Lawrence county. The funeral will take place at Court land some time Sunday.
 Juniors Elect Officers.
 Winona council, No. 3, Junior Order | United American Mechanics, elected the following officers at their regular meet ing held last night: Councillor. T. W. Spain; vice councillor, s. c. Lee; warden, w. c. Page; conductor Enos Smith; sec retary. John E. Moodey; assistant sec retary, Frank ]. Davis; inside sentinel. H. R Ross; outside sentinel, L. J. Garri- son. trustee, F. J. Davis; chaplain, A. H. l Spiegal.
 Memorial Services.
 The Odd Fellows lodges of Decatur and of New Decatur will hold memorial serv- ices at the city cnmeterv tnmnrrnw a ft-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

The Odd Fellows lodges of Decatur and of New Decatur will hold memorial serv- ices at the city, cemetery tomorrow aft ernoon at 3:90 o'clock. The address of the occasion will be delivered by the Rev. L. F. Parish of Hartselle. A programme of songs has also been arranged for the oc- casion and the graves of the departed members of the order will be decorated with flowers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-23
SECRECY SHRoUDs
CUP DEFENDER

NEW YORK, March 2s.-Just two
weeks from today the door of small
boat shop on City leland will be
thrown open and little spear-shaped
ruotor-boat will glide into the waters
OF the sound. The launching OF an
other Graf. similar in size would mean
little. but this boat IL 10 be the Amer
lea defender of the now world famous
International challenge cup for mo.
tor-boats. which the british captured,
from the French at Monaco and the
feet Dixie won at Southampton iaFt
sumner and brought to- America.
Who will own he. OF who ordered
her construction her builder does not
know and her designers refuse TO say
To say that her construction has
been carefully carried on would be
putting II mildly. No Swiss watch
was ever put together With more care
Every board riveted 10 her sides has
been selected from selected timber.
every copper rivet mas been polished
smooth before II bas teen put In place.
and each night a rubber blanket mas
been spread over the tiny craft. She
has had the care of a royal infant. !,
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-23
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HOT SPRINGS. Ark, March zS.--
On the car. returning from the prac-
tice ieid this morning the Tigers ran
scross an old-timer who deserted the
side OF his venerable wife and pro-
ceeded TO make q good fellow OF him
self with the players. As IL usual
in such cases. he was meat for the
testers.
whats your manner" the whiskers
asked Donovan.
"rm Jouett Meekfn that used to
pitch FOR New York In the old days
YOU were telling about" said Wild
Bill. "You will surely remember me.
And this IL Amos Rusie of whom
you've doubtless heard
Mullin bowed.
THAT big guy over there. contin-
,sed Donovan, .'is Jack Jeffries, bro
Their OF Jim. the worlds champion.
He's trying for a position In our
catching department. Shake hands
with the gentleman. Jack" and
Thomas stretched odt massive paw.
You've got big hand, Mr. JET.
RVS" commented the fan.
<"As big as my brother Jim's,y ad-
mitted Thomas.
That's funny guy we've got with
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-23
DAY, GATHERED FOR THE DETROIT TIN
F. Jones' New Dope.
Doesn't Favor Tigers,
But Praises the Maps

Manager Jones, who Is not much
given to words, after carefully doping
out the chances for the pennant. has
decided that Cleveland Is the team
the Sox will have to beat. He does
not fear the New York Americans as
much as he does Lajoie's braves, and
he does not even rate Jennings Tig-
ers In the top class.
Il believe that all. the American
league teams have been strengthened
this year to some extent, the Detroits
probably the least said the manager.
Cleveland Is the team we Will have
TO beat. They have always lacked
pitchers In the past, but 10 my way OF
thinking they have them this year.
The whole bunch of stars should be
there this year
In reality when working right, La
joie has about as classy q bunch or
twirlers as any team ever had. We
have some twirlers ourselves. but
Cleveland has the only team ! really
fear.
Il don't think Donovan for Detroit
will be able to repeat, and am look
ing for both Crawford and Cobb to
slump some. New York Americans
are mighty fast, but I think we can
beat Grifith's bunch. Any left-hander
could beat the St Louis Browns the
last three years, but not SO the coming
season, and McAleer's men may give
the rest some trouble. The Athletics
do not seem to have strengthened a.
much as some OF the other teams.
Washington has a shifty team and
Boston has lot OF new men, and
some OF them may figure In the race.
But taking all the teams; one by one.
I don't see where we haven't the
best chance of any. and am not
counting on any OF our new men with
the exception OF Parent, either"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-23
HIGH FINANCE
By JOSEPH CANS
"oLD MASTER WANTS LONG END
TO FIGHT MORAN HOWEVER
BATTLE GOES.
ey TAD.

NEW YORK, March 23--There will
be no Cans Moran battle In New York.
Silent Charlie" Harvey. manager OF
;he English fighter. says that the terms
exacted by the old master" are to
stiff.
After sent Moran away for few
weeks and paid for trainers and board
there would be about IS cents left
whispered Mr.. Harvey. ~
Here l am a champion OF the
world" said Cans In reply, "and all
these fellows challenging me say that
I'm all In and due fer the boneyard.
II they think they can win my title
I'm willing to give them the chance.
but l must get the long end OF the
purse, win, lose or draw.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-23
lew RIVER-KANAWHA FUEL COMPANY
i ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE IN DETROIT

panies OF Michigan. With his record
OF past achievement. Mr.. Mould Is ex-
pected 10 be prominent factor In
bringing about the success OF thus
"mine-to-consumer departure in the
coal trade.
Coal mining has been brought tc It's
maximum CT convenience, safety and
economy in the up-to-date mines OF
the Paint Greek Galleries Co.
Every one OF Its "a mines is equip
ped with electric power and lighted
by electric lights. Every step OF the
processes is accomplished with the
latest machinery and gravity is taken
advantage OF 10 thee full in carrying
the coal from the mine-mouth TO the
loading stations. No assistance that
scientific methods can give has been
omitted,
The Paint Creek valley, wherein IL OF
the mines are located, is q picturesque
one. Its sides steep and high hills.
AT varying distances up the slopes.
on both sides OF the valleys, where
the coal seams outcrop are 10 be seen
the buildings that mark the mine en-.
frances. Some OF the mine houses
may be seen 1900 feet up from the
creex and others as much as 2,750 feet
up. From these entrances. wide pas
sages drift" back into the dark noun.
tain.
Paint Creek Mine.
A typical mine Is the noted Paint
Creek. in which one may ride mile
on horseback without ever stoopins
his head. Electric lights illuminate
the passages and at intervals pas
sages lead to great rooms" In which
coal is being mined. There are "
OF these caverns leading from the
main drift and in each two or more
miners are at work.
Electric motors whirl through this
main drift. hauling trains of little cars
filed with coal just mined. The all
is kept pure by constant circulation
brought about by huge fans when
force in pure air and suck out the
foul air and gases In each of the
rooms may be heard the whirring
noise OF power drills channeling the
eight foot coal seam. The old-fash'
Toned manipulating has been almost
done away with and not only econ
omy, through the use OF smaller
charges OF powder. but also better
preparation OF coal has been found
to result from the mechanical mining,
AT the bottom OF each breast" OF
coal. the machine raps its course. cut
ting under the coal seven. or eight
feet. A slight charge brings this down
and the miners pile 1t into their cars
and haul II away by mule power to
and main passage. where the swift
motors pick up the cars and draw
them to the mine-mouth. ~ =
Human Life safeouarded:: - +
Human life Is safeguarded In all
these improvements and the company