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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
"WastIng Time" on Candidate.

Washington, December 16.-President Roosevelt today emphatically told a dele gation of West Virginia congressman and friends that they were wasting time' to recommend to him the name of the brother of Judge Peter Grosscup to be col lector of internal revenue. Senators Scott and Elkins and Representative Gaines had introduced to the President Fred w. Grosscup for the position. They will now have to present another candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
At the Gayety.

Dazzling and sensational is the perform ance at the Gayety theatre this week where the Dainty Duchess company with Marie Stoller as the leader Is appear ing. The house Is being filled at every performance. Artistic singers in the per sons of the Misses Stoller and Spada and graceful dancing by Miss Lenora are features. Tonight there will be a wrest- ling match. Friday night the amateurs will go on and there will be the regular performance Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al H. (Metz) Wilson Tonight.

Possessed of a voice with which few persons are ever gifted, having an ease and grace, withal a superior acting abil- ity that is both natural and improved by study and cultivation, Golden-voiced Al H. Wilson, the ambassador of Ger man dialect, has ascended into stellar attraction of the first magnitude. His coming to the Jefferson theatre tonight will be marked with the possession of able supporting company, the strongest play in which he has ever appeared, namely: When Old New York Was Dutch"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Cruiser Goes to Hampton Roads.

Norfolk Va, December 16.-The United States armored cruiser North Carolina sailed from the Norfolk navy yard today and joined in Hampton Roads the bat tleship Maine, Rear Admiral Arnold s flagship of the third squadron of the new Atlantic fleet, now assembling in these waters. preparatory to winter manoeuvers in Guantanamo bay and a visit to Havana on the occasion of the Inauguration of President Gomez of Cuba, prior to their start for Gibraltar in Feb ruary. to meet the homecoming battle ship fleet from the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
ECOX SHOE cos OLD STAND 1918 2d Ave- WATSON COMPANY Charge
Benefit Theatrical.

Decatur, December 16.-(Special.) )-Dick Aadms' Rifles, Company E, Alabama Ma tional Guards, produced Arizona Land'' at the Payne theatre in New Decatur last night The house was well filled. The members of tho company are all local ann ateurs. The play was given for the bene- fit of the arSiory fund of Company E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Bad Fire in Goldsboro.

Raleigh, N. C., December 6.-The most destructive fire that Goldsporo has had in many years ragged for several hours to- night The damage is estimated at $l00.- eco. The fire started in John M. Grant hams large sales stables, on John street. The stables. fire department quarters and g. half dozen other buildings were praeti- cally destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
connIaints Go over.

Baton Rouge. La, December 16.-It was announced here tonight when the Lou tsiana railroad commission adjourned that the complaints filed with the com mission by the Independent oil compa- nfes would go over to the January ses- sion It was alleged in their petition that the intrastate rates charged by the railroads worked to the detriment of the independent companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Former Constable Arrested.

Chicago, December 16.-Thomas D. Courtney. former constable, was arr rested today charged with exploding a bomb in store room under the Coli scum last Sunday night. Following the arrest investigation of 26 other mys- terious bomb cases preceding that at the Coliseum was resumed by the police,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Little Bow InelioibIe.

Carlisle, Pa.. December 16-Little Boy. who was recently elected captain of the Carlisle Indian football team has been declared ineligible. An investigation de- veloped the fact that Little Boy played football before he became a member of the Carlisle team, on which he has played since 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Corn Whistles

"GRASSY VALLEYn-Unadulter- ated. Very old. No better Corn Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $4.oe; 12 full quarts, $7.50.
 GRASSY White, 100 proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We are the only distillcrs selling 1O0- proof corn at $2.50 per gallon, two gallons, $4.75, delivered. Shipments in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
 Blended Whistles
 SIR. H. c. CLUB"-A perfect blend of old Kentucky Whistles. It has that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Not the Ldrgest, But Clean and Complete

WYE DO NOT CLAIM to operate the largest distiery, W but we do claim that distiery model and from dust and foul air.
 The water we use is ideal for distilng It remains natural temperature of 54 degrees all times
 We raise large portion of the Corn and get the Rye and Malt from the Northwest The whiskey is maured in our own warehouses You will buy better whiskes than offer
 With exception, six full quarts IS the smallest ship ment made-we do This reduces the cost of handling packing and carriage charges enabling offer SIX quarts at about the price would get for four
 Do not let our low prices prejudice you. They are wholesale, and you buy direct.
 Our ,vhiskies aI,Vays the EXPRESS PREPAID --- Shipment made in wooden boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17

cntiously say there is no better whis- key. 6 full quarts, $5.75; l2 full quarts, SLIGO.
 GATES SS"-A true blend of Kentucky Whistles. A good honest whiskey. Will give entire satisfac- ton. 6 full quarts, $500, is full quarts, $9.50.
 Tennessee WhiSkey
 BIRTHSTONE" - Unadulterated, straight Tennessee Whiskey. Our teaching process makes this whiskey distinctive. None better. Very old. 6 full quarts, $5.oe; i2 full quarts, 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17
Patents and Postal Changes.

Washington, December 16.-(Special.)- Patents issued: N. l.. Anderson, Mont gomery, typewriter; w. H. Johnston, Montgomery shipping crate or coop. Alice Reaves is appointed postmaster at Wylam, Jefferson county, vice J. l.. Cooley. re- moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-17

BottIed-in-B Bond WhiSkieS
 Following brands bottled by the Government, whose stamp guarantees age, purity and strength.
 CONCORD PURE RYE, loo proof, full quarts, $5.50; l2 full quarts, $11.00.
 CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof. full quarts. S5.5s; l2 full quarts, $l0.50.
 CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100 proof, 6 full quarts, $6.25; l2 full quarts, $12.0O.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-06-18
HERE'S THANKING OUR FRIENDS

From all quarters have words OF commentator the recent
change Of location made by The Miner Visitors have been
and all have expressed their appreciation of the effort being made
equip and Office such that will be credit the
Occur Aene district The following only few Of the samples Of
letters being constantly received:
II pleasure congattng you upon excellent move you
have made There nothing to hinder The Miner becoming great
paper your business extending vastly the manner
in which you handling this result will be achieved
person interested in mining in the district should take hand helping
you build up your business will all rebound credit the
Occur d'Alenes.''
Another writes:
glad that you nicely located in your
quarters and want to congratulate securing
centrally located"
third says:
All the work done by you in the past has thoroughly salts
factory and the change have made will doubt put you
better shape to handle business Of every description you
the ime.''
Spokane subscriber says:
recommending The Miner eastern friends who are inter
ested the Occur Anes Your information and nicely
presented. wish you success
is for The Miner that appreciates
dences OF good will 1t trying honestly merit the approval it's
patrons every and will continue this effort energy
The cognt approval that has been Forthcoming business and
the short time the quarters occupied volume Of orders
has increased in gratifying and beyond expec
tatons OF the publishers New business coming daily and the
policy which has brought far will be
Every customer matter how small his business will with
courtesy and the attention paid his orders that will be given
hundred dollar orders Of millionaire what is promised
will be performed.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-06-18
B.F. o'NEIL ON THE CoEUR D'ALENEs

Hon. B. F. ONel in address the subject of The Occur
said
In discussing subject of such magnitude that of the Occur
dAcne mining district finds language inadequate
in expressing the beauty grandeur possibilities development
this small though great of country
One particular feature to be considered fine water supply
from springs rising in the tops the there mtabe
supply OF cold water the year alone is an induce
men for make his abode where not only abundance
but pure.
feel 1t swhoy unnecessary eXpate
as the majority have heard if not and travelled
ded mountain roads winding around and the
tops OF the divide beneath the oeangg bougs cedar taa
rack and species Of huge that indigenous to this part
the country.
The most interesting however, all the phases of the Occur
enes and especially the who given any attention to min
eraoy the great wealth lying beneath surface which, though
limited extent has been brought still the productions vet that
lie in wait for the nterpring and persistent efforts have
already had proof that their labor that reward only
to the faithful.
We building road from place called Kingston to Muir
This road have worked for years will open up an
immense amount OF country We think by opening up this road it will
open the country for at least thousand popecors and
there to-day We will complete this about December 1st does
my heart good to think that help prospo because think
that ne is the virgin OF the mining districts worker he
true OF the SOIL he own
far as I am concerned
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-06-18
PLANS FOR BETTERINC CONDITIONS

At the meeting OF the Mine Makers Association Monday evening
the Murray representative W. A. Taylor made suggestion which
might advanageouy be followed every the district In
Murray agreed that meeting Of members shall be held every Satu
day evening" following any regular special Of the board At
these meetings the work OF the association and when any
ons forthcoming representative instructed bring them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
WRECK ON the FRISCO.
Three Persons Killed and Four Badly
Injured.

Imboden, Ark, Aug. 7.-Three per-
sons were killed and four oadIy 1njur-
ed and number of passengers
slightly bruised when the engine pull
ing San Francisco passenger train No.
206, was derailed 12 miles east of
here early today. The engine dashed
over a IL foot embankment, pulling
the mail, baggage and smoking cars
with it.
The gas tank in the mail car ex-
ploded, and the mail car with all its
mail, was burned. A party of sailors
put out a fire which started in the
baggage car, and the baggage was
saved.
The Killed:
ENGINEER COOPER, Memphis,
Tenn.
FIREMAN LEE BOOKER. Mem
phis.
A man supposed to be H. F.
OVERY, residence unknown.
The Injured:
Mail Clerk Chamberlain.
Mail Clerk Hornbecker; badly
scalded by water and burned.
Mail Clerks Wolf and Clayton, Sc
verely bruised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
TRICkETT GIVES BOND.
Says His Arrest Is q Movement of
Liquor Crowd to Gust Him.

Kansas City, Kan. Aug. AFTER
c. w. Trickett's arrest last night,
charging him with malfeasance in Of
flee, the assistant attorney general
went to the Wyandotte court and gave
bond.
Mr. Trickett is charged with obtain
ing $3.50 more than was due him. 1t
is also alleged that he used his Office
to obtain this money.
The complaint was ont authorized
by Joseph Taggart. the prosecuting at
torney, but was sworn to before the
clerk of the North city court. A for
mer law partner of Mr.. Trickett who
made an unsuccessful attempt several
weeks ago to secure the arrest of Mr..
Trickett on a charge of making false
returns to the tax assessor IS attorney
for the Hurlberts.
Mr.. Trickett, since his appointment
to the assistant attorney generalsnip,
has gained a great deal of notoriety by
his active fight against the selling of
liquor in Kansas City. Kan. Over soc
joints in that city have been closed by
him and the illegal selling of liquor
largely suppressed. Mr. Trickctt
denies the charge and asserts that
liquor interests are behind the move
ment to remove him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
TO MAKE SPEED TEST
II He Can Hit a Pace of PA Miles 1t
Means $1O,SOO.

Washin gton, Aug. 7.-Signa1 Off
GERS of the army. who are directly in
charge of the Fort Myer airship tests
nave no fears of failure on the part
OF Captain Baldwin's dirigible balloon
to meet all specifications required,
the two preliminary tests of the ma
chlne having given evidence of the
work which it can accomplish. The
new propeller shaft is being substitut-
ed for the temporary shafting used
thus far and tonight Captain Baldwin
expects to make a flight in which the
speed of the machine will be tested
for the first time
Ii "a miles an hour is made over a
ten mile course in the final official
tr1als Captain Baldwin will receive
s1O,SOO, or so per cent over and above
the contract price which is based on
a speed of 20 miles an hour. Last
night Captain Baldwin was anxious to
make trial. but was prevailed upon
to postpone the flight until the new
propeller shaft could be placed in po-
SitiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Long Carried First, Second,
Third and Seventh Districts.
EVEN in STATE SENATE
Now Believed That Each WOuld
Have 20 Members.
Four Senatorial Districts Where
Vote Is Very Close.

In the contest for the nomination
for United States senator Long has !.
majority of the representatives from
the First, Second, Third and Seventh
congressional districts. while Bristow
has a majority of the representatives
from the Fourth. Fifth, Sixth and
Eighth
Where Bristow made his big "kill-
ing" was in carrying the Fourth and
Eighth districts unanimously. He has
IL representatives in the Fourth and
nine in the Eighth.
Bristow also cut big hole in Longs
own district, the big Seventh" He
tives from that district In the Fifth
o1strfct, which Is Bristow's home.
Long secured five representatives to
Bristow's Z. But the Fifth is a house
which is always divided against itself
indications are now that the state
senate Will be equally divided between
Long and Bristow. BristoW has 10
votes sure, and there are four districts
where the vote is very close and the
results are not definite. The Chances
are. however, that Bristow will not get
more than one vote out of the four.
ana TINS would give each candidate 20
votes in the senate
The following is the way the MEM
bers of the house are instructed on
United States senator:
For Brtstow.
First district-Doniphan, Jackson,
Jefferson, Shawnee (3). Total 6.
Second district-Doug1as (2). Frank
lin (2), Johnson, Linn. Total 6.
Third district-Cowley (2). Elk. To-
tai 8.
Fourth district-Chase, Coney. Lyon
(2), Marion. Usage 2), Woodson,
Greenwood. Morris, Wabaunsee. Potta-
watomie. Total II.
Fifth district-Clay. Ottawa, Saline,
Republic. Cloud. Dickinson. Riley. To-
tai Z.
Sixth district-JeweIl, Lincoln. Os-
borne. Sherman, Cheyenne, Ellsworth.
Cove. Logan Mitchell Rawlins Rocks.
Russell, Sheridan, Thomas, wallace
Total, 15.
Seventh distrsst- st-Finney, Kiowa,
Lane Lane, Rene RI Scott. Edwards,
Rush. Stafford, Harper. Total. 13.
Eighth district-Butler f21. Haroa,,
MCPHERSON, Sedgwiek (3J, Sumner f2)'
Total, Q. S-'.
Total Bristow's votes in the house. II.
For Long.
First districtwAtchison t2), Jefferson.
Leavenworth 90, Brown (2). Nemaha,
Second district-Allen. Anderson po,,.
bon CD. Miami, Wyandotte (s). Total
&
Third district-Cherokee (2). Iabette
(2), Neosho, Wilson, Chautanono
Crawford (O. Montgomery (2). Total
IL.
Fourth district-None -3~
Fifth district-Geary, Graham. Mar.
shall (2), Washington. Total, s.
Sixth district-Ellis. Phillips, Smith.
Decatur, Norton. Total. s.
Savanfb Observation-Disclosures
Clark, Comanche. Ford, Hamilton'
Kingman, Pawnee. Pratt, Reno. Grant
Stanton, Greeley-Wichita, Hodgeman.
Kearny, Morton-Stevens. Total, Is.
Eighth district-None.
Total Long votes in the house. SO,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
TRAFFIC CONGESTION.


New York. Aug. I'm a report to the
building code revision committee, the
executive committee on congestion Of
population in New York recommends
that within certain business hours. all
vehicular traffic be prohibited on main
passenger streets south of Chambers
street. The committee also recon-
mended that an elevator capacity be
provided for each tall building that in
brief maximum limit of time would
empty the buildings of all tenants.
Upon the question of limitation of the
height of buildings in the business dis
trict, the executive committee announc-
ed that 1t had reached no definite con-
clusion concerning the method employ
ed, but 1T was agreed that some limi-
tation should be fixed.
According to statistics submitted with
the report there have been erected in
Manhattan during the last five years
Office buildings accommodating SS,41e
persons and of this number buildings
accommodating 33,251 persons were
erected below Chambers street.
Seriousness of the problem of pas
senger traffic in the streets is indicated
by a statement that 5000 persons pass
a given point in a busy street in day,
and that during rush hours as many as
125 persons pass each minute in a street
40 feet wide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
''aANG" SENTENCE.
Frank Schneck and Mollie Stewart
Last to Be Sentenced.

On June 1, the state of Kansas for
mally abandoned the old farce of
sentencing convicted murders to be
hanged
On June 8, in the district court of
Franklin county, Frank Schneck and
Mollie Stewart were sentenced to
death for the murder of Schneck's
wife.
The question OF whether the district
court had a right to impose the death
sentence was today checked up to
Governor Hoch and Attorney General
Jackson for settlement.
Mr.. jackson holds that it was
proper for the district judge to SEN
tence Schneck and Mrs. Stewart to
death, as the crime for which they
were being punished was committed
before the repeal of the laws provid-
ing for capital punishment took eff
feet. The hang sentence against these
two convicted murderers will there
fore stand. They are probably the
last people in the state to be sentenc-
ed to death.
Nevertheless, the "hang" sentence
will not be carried out. 1t never is.
No execution can take place until the
governor signs the death warrant, and
no such death warrant has been
signed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
CEDAR RAPIDS COMMISSIONER.
Charles ID. Huston Says 1t Keeps Out
Politics.

Charles Daniel Huston, one of the
four commissioners. who administrate
the civic affairs of Cedar Rapids. Ia,
and formerly mayor of that city for
four years before the commission sys-
tenn had been adopted. came to the
city hall this morning for information
concerning the municipal asphalt re-
pair plant.
"The commission system is a new
thing with u.s." said Mr.. Huston. who
wears a small gold star upon which Is
emblazoned in black enamel letters.
Commissioner. Cedar Rapids" 1--WE
have only had it since April. There
are just two cities in the state that are
governed in that way. Des Mofnes and
Cedar Rapids. There wasn't any great
demand for a commission system. It
carried by only 33 votes, but it is a
good thing: II keeps out politics. We
have not had the need for the COM
mission plan as some places. we have
had good administrations and if 1 do
say it. 1 think that the city was as
well off under my administration as it
is now with a commission. There are
four commissioners under our plan.
have charge of the department of
streets and public works.
1--WE purchased the waterworks
plant recently and it has proved a
great success. We have extended the
mains, reduced the rates and increased
and the plant is making us $1,000 each
quarter. 1t has proved a great sue
cess"
Mr.. Huston is in the printing busi-
ness and formerly was a newspaper
publisher. In addition to his other
interests he IS registrar for the Iowa
consistory No. of the Masonic bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
CANvAssING The VOTE.
Only One Change Is Found by Com
missiOners.

The county commissioners are busy
this afternoon with the poll books
from the various county and city pre-
cincts. They are assisted BY thinner
man and Swayze. who do the work.
Up TO noon,- only one vote difference
had been discovered between the re-
port made out by Oscar Swayze and
the poll books. In Shunganunga pre-
cinct, Topeka township, T. D. Hum
phreys lost one vote, the figures being
"a for Humphreys instead of 25.
The vote on probate judge in Tecum-
sch precinct, as given by the State
Journal last night. was found to be
correct-Greenwood A, Page 27 and
Schoch 40. Unless some mistake is
found this afternoon, the figures on
this close one will remain the same
% in favor of Schoch. The Hum
phreys majority over Dreaming was
only 8 in the report made lasJ night.
The loss of one puts him out of the
fatal l 3 class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
In an Effort to Secure an In.
crease in Earnings.
FEAR FOR THE WAGES
They Plan to Inaugurate .
Campaign of Education.
viii Lay Their Case Before the
Commerce Commission.

chicago. Aug. 7.-While shippers or
sanizations In all parts of the United
states are fighting the railroads tooth
ana nail in an effort to secure reduc-
tion In freight rates. or to prevent the
putting into effect of proposed increases
thousands OF railway employees. fearing
tnelr wages may be reduced unless the
companies are permitted to increase
their revenues. are planning a vast
campaign in the interests of their en-
ployers.
Definite ways and means have not
yet been decided upon. but the general
scope of the plan includes an extensive
campaign or education to show that
the interests of the public demands
that the roads be allowed to increase
their earnings. 1t is also proposed to
present their side of the case before
lthe interstate. commerce Commission
and before state railroad commissions,
self.
The lead in the movement is taken
by the recently organized Nebraska
state Railway Employees Protective as
sociation and by the American Protec-
tive Association of America, with head
quarters at Kansas City which is now
members from 13 western states.
Members of the Chicago division Of
the Order of Railway Conductors
have already taken active steps in the
matter and representatives of the
other railway brotherhoods are taking
an interest in this movement, al
though it has not yet been officially
taken up by any of the latter
organizations.
The men point out that the ex-
penses of the railroads have been
enormously increasing during the late
years while fqreight rates have been
gradually reduced and that matters
have now came to the point where an
increase in revenue is imperative il
the railroads are to continue to MAIN
tain their property in first class con-
dition and make needed extensions
while maintaining the present scale of
wages.