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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Post cards have been received by members of the Southern club as fol- lows: "A private wire for election re- turns has been arranged by the South ern club for November g. Service will begin at p. m. All members are in- yited to attend. None but members of
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at 2;30 o'clock with Mrs. l.. J. Haley.
 Last evening at the residence of MT. w. +. Austin occurred the marriage of Miss Maggie Alivan Russell to MT. Aaron Ash. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of interested friends and rela- tives. The bride Is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. s. Russell Of this city. MT. Ash is young Birmingham business man. Both have a large circle of friends throughout the state.
 Another wedding that took place last evening was that of Miss Lulu Eliza Ap- bling and MT. Francis Merton Houghton, which was celebrated at the First Metho- dist church in Avondale at s:30 o'clock. Miss Appling is a daughter of MT. Will liam J. Appling. The young people were the recipients of the good wishes of many friends.
 In Woodlawn at S:30 o'clock last even- ing the wedding of MT. Julian Heddleston and Mrs. Kate Fraley took place at the Presbyterian church.
 Miss Evelyn Searcy of Tuscaloosa was in the city early in the week. She was a guest of Miss Kathleen Nixon.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Coleman of Shelf field are guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph V. Allen.
 Mrs. Richard Randolph be a dele- gate to the state federation to convene in Montgomery, representing the Clionian club. Mrs. Mark Lewis was chosen al- ternate.
 MT. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith have re- turned from New York.
 MT. Russell Brooks has returned from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

The change in the weather is a sug- gestion in itself that the children at the Mercy Home have not enough blankets to protect them from the cold. The public Is responding nobly to the request for assistance. A check was received yesterday from Mrs D. M Tut wiler for $10. Another donation of s1 came from a friend of the Creche last evening. Both were gratefully re- ceived. The contributions are as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
Furniture Scratches

Unsightly scratches on highly polished furniture can be lessened and frequently entirely removed by laying cloth satur- ated with linseed oil on them. Let it re- main for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Eufaula, October 2S.-(Special)- )-lnfor- nation has been given out that B. B. Conner of Birmingham will own the con- trolling interest in the Eufaula cotton mills. recently sold at public outcry here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

The rummage sale to be given by the ladies of the East Lake Orphanage at 2O25 First avenue has been post ponedy on account of the weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
Notions Cheap

Don't think we're selling cheap notions cheap, when we say notions cheap-the qualities remain as firm as ever-its the prices cheapened. Darning Last, foot form .10c Clinton Safety Pins, dozen. TIA c Crochet Hooks, steel or bone,
 Goats" Darning Cotton, spool .2c English Twilled Tape. roll ......S Sc Kirby Brand Hair Pins, box. ..7c Kid Curriers', all sizes, dozen. . Dc Woven Initials, 8 dozen in pkg. Sc Magic Curriers', ? on card Sc Gibson Foundation Stocks .... .5c Large Book Belt Pins ...1Oc "Prophylactic" Tooth Brush .25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Miss Hazel Tulford of Savannah, H., who was to have been first brides maid at the wedding of Miss Josephine Minor and MT. James c. Long, Jr., and would have been Miss Minors guest, will be unable to attend the wedding because of illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
Specialized Rugs To- day That Should Im- press YOu

There seems to be a mystery as to the reason why such low prices get on such rugs today.
 At s19.75-$25 9x12 Administer and Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs, fif- teen attractive floral and Oriental patterns; every rug guaranteed per feet.
 AT s11.75-$16 Tapestry Brussels Rugs; newest shadings and pat terms; limited quantity.
 AT S34.5O-s45 9x12 Royal Wilton Rugs, in a complete range of Ori- ental copies, such as Baktara, Kiva Kirmanshad and others. Exact shad- ings and combinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

bridge players met yesterday with Mrs. J. F. Frazier. At the conclusion of the game a charming luncheon was served in the dining room. The membership of the club numbers eight.
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FREDERICK

Seth St., at Broadway, near Central
 Park, New York City.
 A high class family and transient hotel situated in the finest location of New York five minutes ride to lead ing dry goods storess and convenient to leading sh ops.
 American and European Plans.
 Delightfully."- Cool Rooms. Single Rooms and Bath. .. S1.50 and up Parlor, Bedroom and Bath. $2.50 and up Very Special Rates for Long Terms
 J. HOPPER, Prop.
 Late of Hotel Cecil, London; Ghezireh Palace Cairo; Galle Face hotel. Ceylon etc. 7-18-60t-tu- tn sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

MT Howard Douglass and MT. II. K. Miner of Washington county are in the city visiting Maj and Mrs. W. J. Milner at 2235 Highland avenue.
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American Teachers Praise
 English Schools

A year ago English school teachers vis- ited America with the idea of gaining information from Uncle Sans excellent school system. Now over 800 representa- tive teachers from the states are return ing the call, and before January twice that number will invade Great Britain.
 England, Scotland and Ireland are to be visited, and all the systems studied, and any educational innovations lacking in American schools adopted
 A noted educator in New York gives his impression of English schools as fol- lows:
 .'Taken all around I find the system of public schools In this country mar velous I have already visited a large number of them in London, and was greatly impressed by all that l saw and heard What struck me most though, Is the outdoor schools for children whose physical ailments preclude them from at tending indoor schools. We have no such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Dr. and Mrs. F. H. May have also re- turned from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Dresden, where he has made a study of the violin and of the modern languages.
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ss.es SILK PETTIGoATs,
 NORTH ah.0l

So many women wanted one last week. but they hadn't come in. Received big shipment Tues day. Made of Simon's Taffeta, with deep flounce, in.black, white, light blue, pink, gray, taupe, canary. Alice navy, brown, green and red. Better get two or three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

The Clionian circle will meet Friday at 2:90 o'clock with Mrs. l.. J. Haley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

the club will be admitted" Signed by the secretary, MT. Tihlman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

MT E. N. Cullom left last night for New York and Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

 and$8  frontor back o Talo dnessai net,$5 A1essalne brown
  cuffs Wh madra ai1ored$ lingerie of to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

The rain which fell yesterday was "a re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

MT. and Mrs Richard Coleman of Shef- field are guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph V. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

Miss Evelyn Searcy of Tuscaloosa was in the city early in the week. She was a guest of Miss Kathleen Nixon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

The Wednesday morning coterie of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

In Woodlawn at S:30 o'clock last even- ing the wedding of MT. Julian Heddleston and Mrs. Kate Fraley took place at the Presbyterian church.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
INSANITY DEFENSE OF
YOUNG KOREAN ASSASSIN
state Concludes Case Against Youth
Who Slew Durham White
Stevens.

San Francisco, Dee Following
! the closing of the case for the state
early today in the trial Of In Whan
| Chang the Korean who is charged
with the murder of Durham White
Stevens, the American adviser To the
Korean emperor, the defense began
taking testimony this afternoon with
the expectation that II would have its
ease completed by tomorrow night.
Insanity and sclf-dcfense viii be the
plea made by the defense This was
first indicated by the statement of At
torncy Nathan Coglan and later con
tirmed by the testimony Of b. j Lee
Korean who was the constant COM
panion of Chang for months prior to
the shooting of stevens Lee declared
It his opinion that Chang was un-
sound Of mind, ana stated that he had
repeatedly heard the defendant refer
to Prince Ito, Of the japanese cabinet
as a great devil, believing that the
marquis headed what ne thought was
q conspiracy to apprcss his country
men.
Miss Kate stevens. sister of the
man. has received mes
sage of sympathy from vi Hung the
Korean emperor, the message being
conveyed to her by an official Of the
state department. The writing is on
square yard of yellow silk of the par
ticular kind reserved for the use OF |
the royal family, ana is sealed with /
the great private seal Of the emperor |
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
WARNING ALASKANS
OF COMING WINTER
Naval Observatory Flashes tnc News
10 Most Remote Corners of
Frozen North.

Washington, ID. C., Dee. 22.-To
give prompt notice of Alaskans of the
beginning OF their long and cold win
ter, the naval observatory sent out a
special series of Geographic time sig
nails beginning at 1880 o'clock this
(Tuesday) morning and ending at
12:33.34, the exact instant when the
sun starts north in declnation. The
flashing of the signals was by request
Of the chief signal officer of the army
with the voluntary cooperation of the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies. The final signal that start
ed on its long but almost instantane-
Gus journey at 12:33.24 a. m today
was due at Sitka at S:3334 p m the
previous day, and the difference Of
longitude at 1894 p. m. at Valdez
and G:333l at Nome The entire Sc
rles OF signals probably vii be sent
over telegraph wires m Alaska, as weh
as by wireless to the most remote
camps
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
WASHINGTON W PLEASED AT
DOWNFALL OF CASTRO

Washington, ID. g, Dec. 21.-That
new cabinet in Venezuela may have
an important bearing ON the relations
of that country with the United States
IS the opinion of state department Of
hcias
This depends, however, on the CON
stitution of the new body and whether
the vice president and the element
composing it are willing and anxious
to resume diplomatic negotiations
with the United States. The elimina-
ton from the new cabinet of those
who Were closely affiliated with Cas-
tro rule, is gratifying to the officials
here, who hope that under the new
order some program may be made to-
ward adjusticating the claims of the
United States against Venezuela,
which have been pending for SO long
a time.
If Venezuela, under the new dispen
sation shows q disposition to resume
diplomatic relations with the United
States the state department would lend
its aid in that direction without hest
tati0n. 1t prefers 10 be on friendly
terms with our South American neigh
bors. For these reasons the appoint
ment of a new cabinet may have an
important bearing on the relations be-
tween the two governments.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
No NEW NAMES
FOR CABINET
POSITIONS
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND IN
CONFERENCE WITH TAT
Great Mining Man Declares He
Has No Ambition to Represent
Nation Abroad or Sit in Pres
ident'S Official Family.


49, Hbft'hi NtIei
Augusta, ga, Dee President
elect Taft conferred TO-DAY with John
Hays Hammond, president of the Ma
tonal League of Republican clubs.
and received suggestions which win be
given serious consideration respecting
new fields of future usefulness for that
organization. Mr.. Hammond arrived
mere on the invitation of Mr Taft.
who said there were many things he
wanted to talk over with the eminent
mining engineer. including political
conditions and appointments.
Mr.. Hammond was emphatic In say
ing that he was not candidate for
either the cabinet the diplomatic
corps or any other position. II he had
any ambition whatever. he said. it
would be to head a department of
public works, If such a department
should be established In the organ
iZation of such he believes his engin-
eering experience would be valuable
in organizing branch Of service
having for its purpose the conserva-
ton of the natural resources and their
Mr. Taft said he had invited Sen
ator Knox to come here within the
next two or three weeks, il he could.
at which time a cabinet conference
would be held Mr. TAFT said he be-
lieves he was beginning to see where
so many cabinet rumors came from
The publishing of note with the in
formation that its posscssor was be
ing seriously considered" for the cab |
has followed the suggestion of that
name to him by some one Interested In
the person He added that he still be- |
ieyed it would take more than the |
suggestion OF name ana ,t5 pnbicu
ion to build the cabinet.
The Taft family today moved into |
he Terrett cottage, which Is to be
heir home during the remainder Of !
.hoir stay here, At dinner tonight
hey were the guests Of the Country
hub. MI Taft is veXcd at his golf
GORE. He refused to tell what it is,
nut lays the blame to the sand greens
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22

Chicago, as being involved to the OK
tent OF $150,000, ana St Joseph $
congregation of Milwaukee 5000. .000
in such transactions on the part af
kieran.
Henry = Straus Wall street brok-
er, testified that the missing secretary
of the Fidelity Funding company
employed him last spring to place the
company's paper, and he said he han
died about 100000 worth Straus
said Kteran used to furnish him with
Il memorandum of the notes he held
and which he would submit to the
bank for investigation, and then Kier-
an would be instructed to take to the
bank such as they approved.
Both out of town and local credit
ors were represented at the hearing
by a considerable array of lawyers. a
statement introduced gave the liabiu-
ties of the company as $3.941,O37. and
the assets at $3.579.315, showing a de-
of $361.722. and when eoun-
sci for Chicago creditors remarked
casually that of course the assets
were only nominal" Referee Olney in
terrupted him to say:
Let us hope not-at least for the
sake of the creditors.
Adjournment was taken to Decem-
Der 2S
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
NEW SECRETARY OF NAVY
RE0RGANIZES BUREAUS
Radical Changes in Board of Com
structiOn and Repair

Washington. Dec. 21-ln accord
with his policy Of the reorganization
OF navy department work, Secretary
Ncwbcrry today announced the ap-
pointment of new board of construc-
tion and repair. together with an en-
largcmcnt of its duties.
The main object sought is more
thorough coordination Of the opera
tions of the naval establishment and
the completion Of the work without
friction. Different elements of navy
personnel are included i'm the new
board. SO that it represents the navy
better than ever before. Different
duties are laid down In the naval reg
ulatious for tho general board of the
navy ana that ON construction and re-
pair. but under the new idea there
likely will be- such cooperation re-
garding the detailed plans Of battle
ships ana other construction so as TO
obtain the best results. The board viii
consist OF the following Officers.
Rear Admirals George a. Converse.
retired; Newton T.. Mason and Will
lam ). Cowles rrtired. and Chief Con-
structor w J.. Caps. members Of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
TRAIN BANDITS IN
PORTLAND ARE
IDENTIFIED
Prisoner Held for Robbery Of
Oregon Railway and Nayiga-
ton Express Car Attempts
Suicide in Jail.


Portland, Ore, Dec. 21.-The engi-
neer and fireman of the Oregon Rail
road and Navigation company's train
which was robbed near this city last
Thursday night posiuVeiy ideGtified
today Harry Benson ana oscar John
son, as two of the men implicated in
that crime.
Benson and johnson. together with
Chris Bonds We're arrested here on
Saturday for holding up a saloon.
Various circumstances seemed to in
dicate that they knew something of
the Oregon Railroad and Navigation
company robbery ana Identification by
the engineer and fireman practically
assures a charge being filed against
them for that crime.
Bonds attempted suicide in his cell
today by hanging himself but was un
successful and is little worse for his
experience.
The police have another man in
custody who is believed to have been
the third man in the train robbery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
P|TTSBURG ON
TRIAL. OF The
GRAFTERS
MEMBERS OF
COUNCIL ARRESTED
Voters League Declares It Has
Uncovered Municipal Rotten
ness Only EQuaIIed by San
FranCiSCo'S Shame.



Pittsburg, Dec. 21.-Seven mem
bers of the city council were ar
rested tonight at the instance Of the
voters league, a civic reform organi-
cation, charged with conspiracy, cor
rupt practices and bribery in connec-
ton with municipal legislation during
the past two years.
Alleged acts in establishing deposi-
tories for the funds of the city are
enumerated in the complaints and, it
is said, a number of persons occupy
ing official positions in local banks
will be shortly arrested.
The voters league several months
ago employed detectives and the ar
rests are based on the detectives re-
ports. Three Of the complaints
igainst J. c. Wasson, chairman of the
finance committee of the common
council and John f.. Klein, of that
committee. and William Brand. presi
dent of the common council, charge
these men with giving and offering
to give money and other rewards and !
bribcs to influence the votes Of other /
members of the council in favor of |
ordinances and resolutions dcsignat- /
ing repositories for the funds Of the /
city. of which there are five: bridge /
ordinances and street paving and .
bond ordinances
Another complaint names these two
together with r. o. Atkinson, of the
select council. Jacob Soffel and w NJ.
Melaney and Hugh Ferguson, Of the
common council and charges them
with conspiracy TO secure by corrupt
ana unlawful means and by bribery
Df other members Of the two branches
n the council the passage of the
measures enumerated in the first
.harges and also 10 control and
dominate the committees and chair
men OF committees. David u. Wat
son. Patterson. Sterrett and Acheson:
Willis F. McCook, w. +. Shiras and
\. Leo Well members of the Allegheny
,ounty bar. are said 10 have volun-
eercd their services IN prosecution
without fees.
with the exception of the san
francisco graft cases. said mem
Der Of the league tonight, there has
never been in this country such
weeping and such an important pro-
'ecding against municipal officials as {
S involved in this case
Later w. W. Ramsey. president.
md A. a. Villsack. cashier Of the Ger
nan National bank, were arrested on
he charges OF bribery in connection
With the establishing OF a city deposit
ory. They gave bail.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
TEST Of STRENGTH
IN OHIO
Fight to Force Caucus Will.
Show Charles Taft'S Chances.
to Get ForakerS Job in theI
Senate.


Columbus. Ohio. Dee. Charles
+. Tart. who arrived here today, per-
soually to superntend the campaign
for his election as United states SEN
dtor from ohio. declared himself for
an open legislative caucus. the pro-
ceedings of which shall bc subject to
published report
Neither Congressman Burton nor
Senator Foraker leading opponents
Of Mr. Taft would make any com
ment upon Tafts statement II Is
known that the Taft managers viii
do everything in their power 20 force
the caucus aud the question whether
il shall Doe held or not promises TO
furnish the first test of strength
Word was received here today that
the Hamilton county delegation OF
thirteen members had pledged its sup
port to Taft and the latter's man
ayers say that this is the forerunner
of similar announcements from other
counties
senator Foraker denied reports that
he would give up the contest.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
BLOOD CURDLING OATH
REQUIRED OF NIGHT RIDERS

Union City. Tenn. Dec. 21.-The
night rider oath in full is here Civ
en- for the first time:
you do solemnly swear in the pres
ence Of Almighty God and these wit
nesses that you desire to become a
night rider; that you will not write.
talk or tell to any one the secrets Of
this order of night riders: that il you
do talk write or tell to any person
any of the secrets of the order we are
permitted to do with you as we see
fit and you know death, hell and de
struction will be your portion and that
your body will not be buried i'm
graveyard DO you willingly and free
ly submit to all this, so help you God ?'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
Officers Obtain Confession.

Portland, ore, Dee. 21.-William
Burke, one of the suspects arrested
in connection with the Oregon Rail-
road and Navigation train robbery is
said to have made a confession to-
night to Sheriff Stevens. The alleged
confession implicates one Jack Hayes,
alias Jack Walton alias slim said
to be an ex-conVict from Folsom peni-
tentiary, California, and another man
whose name is withheld pending his
arrest Hayes is under arrest. Burke
is said to have become angcrcd be-
cause he secured only Sl.25 as fruits
of the robbery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
NO ELEPHANTS ALONG
THE PRESIDENTS ROUTE

Washington, Dec. al Colonel j. W.
Colenbrandcr, who headed a British
regiment of fighting scouts during the
Boer war in South Africa. and who
was born in that country and has
lived there ever since. told President
Roosevelt today that he would prob
ably not get any elephants If he fol-
lowed the route he has mapped out
for himself In central Africa. Colen-
brander himself is going on long
hunting trip in South Africa in April
to be gone two years. He said the
president would have to make a wide
detour into the interior from Lake
Victoria Nyanza if he expected to get
a shot at any elephants.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22

existing board; Rear Admiral r c.
Mclean and Captain l. 5 X Reeves.
members of the board of inspection
ana survey. Captain sydney A. stan
ton, OF the general board, and CAPTAIN
William I<imhall The board VIII
have general supervision of the con-
stuction and equipment Of an vessels
instead uf confintug it's work to new
vessels. as now.
Secretary NeWberry does not expect
to fill the vacancy in the head OF the
bureau of steam engineering made va
cant by the retirement of Rear Ad-
miral Barton. 1t may be that this bu-
reau will be merged into one of the
other bureaus
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-22
NIGHT RIDERS
CONFRONTED
BY VICTIM
WOMAN TELLS OF BRUTAL
WHIPPING BY ARMED MEN
Tennessee Judge After Listen
ing to Testimony Orders the
Defendants ShackIed and
Guarded by Military Force.



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