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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
CONTINUED STORY OF. THE
 ROUGH RIDER TACTICS

Miss Greer, who Is now home for the holidays Is a pupil at the Forst Glen seminary. With classmate and two lady teachers of the seminary she was out horseback riding in the park when they passed by another horseback party of four, two men and two ladies, going in the same direction.
 Later the seminary party decided to hurry home, and urged their steeds and overlook and passed the other four.
 We did not recognize the President or his companions" says Miss Greer, and paid no attention to them until we pres ently heard them riding toward ss fsoip tho rear at swift gait. They passed us in q rush, and as the President whom we had not recognized till then, pushed by his horse struck that of my schoomate with considerable force. Turning, he said We should not have pessed him. believe the Presidents companions were Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Sec retary Cortelyou. I could not say whether the Presidents collision was accidental or otherwise, but he did not apologize and we had committed no offense.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
MOBILE SUFFERS
 FROM BIG FIRE

Mobile, December 2o.--shortly before 1 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the wholesale candy establishment of Will liam c. Baumhauser on Commerce street, near St. Francis street. The pDppng of fireworks inside gave the first irtima- ton of the fire and in a short inc the entire stock valued at $24,000, consisting of all kinds of Christmas fireworks, began to explode. Because of the presence of this immense amount of fireworks the fremen were hampered in their. work, 1t being dangerous to attempt to force an entrance. The four-story building is wrapped in flames and the discharglng fireworks makes it one of the most spec tacular ever seen in this city. This es- tablshment, it is estimated, will he 8 total loss The estimated probable dam age and loss is placed at nearly $70.0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
David R. Forgan Is Slated for
 Secretary of Treasury
WILSON WILL HOLD PLACE
Secretary of Agriculture Is Weary of Long Service, But May Be Pre- vailed Upon to Continue
 While Longer.

Washington. December 19.-(special.)- west again will get the treasuryship port folio and that David R. Forgan of Chica- go wifi be the man. It is known that MT. Taft has been seeking a secretary from that region.
 Wall street has been insisting that he must come from New York but MT. Taft has not looked favorably on that proposi- ton
 Forgan is liberal republican, banker of wide experience, and is president of the Association of Commerce of Chicago. He is under fifty years old and with his brother James B. Forgan, he came to this country from Canada a quarter of a century ago.
 Both brothers became associated with Lyman T. Gage, in the First National Bank of Chicago When MT. Gage went into McKinley's cabinet as secretary of the treasury James B. Forgan succeeded him as president of the First National, David Forgan, succeeding his brother as vice president. This arrangement con- tnued until three years ago when David k. Forgan withdrew from the First Ma tional and organized new bank, becom- ing its president, which position he con tinues to hold During the recent finan- cial troubles he was active as an officer of the clearing house association and ,n aeblic addresses and newspaper inter- views did much toward preserving the credit of the Chicago banks.
 It is generally understoedfhat MT Taft wishes James Wilson, se, ary of agri- culture, to remain where he is. Whether he will or not is problemattcal. MT. Will son has been in the cabinet for eleven years and has worked hstrd.A His age is "A and while he is still active, strong and healthy, he believes he Is entitled to rest MT. Taft realizes that 1t would be a hard matter to replace Air. Wilson, who the dairymen of the country say, has taught them more In the last ten years than all former secretaries of az riculture combined and they will prob ably make a strong plea for his remain ing
 With Representative Burton eliminated as cabinet possibility because of his decision to contest for the succession to Foraker with Charles P. Taft, former Governor Myron T. Herrick of Ohio is again looming up as a possible Secretary of the Treasury. Postmaster General Never and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon are other names that are under consideration for the same post. The President-eect, however, has been strong ly advised against the selection of MT Bacon for such post for the reason that prior to his entering the state de- pertinent he was partner of J. Plerpont Morgan and to name him Secretary of the Treasury would be to make too close a connection with Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Taft's Plans for Summer.

Sag Harbor, N. Y., December 19-Horace D. Taft, brother of Presldent-elect Wil- liam H. Taft, has, 1t is stated here writ ten to a friend at East Hampton that there is no truth in the rumor that the President-eIect will become summer res who is principal of Tafts school at Water town, Conn, owns a summer home near the ocean In East Hampton township, but is quoted as saying in his letter that his brother has not purchased cottage, and so far as he knows does not contemplate such a purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Lemans, December 19.-fSpeeial )-Wll- bur Wright in conversation last night after another remarkable performances with his aeroplane declared that he ex- poets to continue his flights when the weather permitted until December Sl, in order not only to be sure of winning the Michelin prize for the longest flight during the year. but to contribute still further to make 1908 the great historic starting point in practical aero naviga- ton.
 If we show the world" he said, what we have been enabled to accomplish with in the year we shall receive all sorts of necessary encouragement b go cn.
 q could have kept on indefinitely yes terday," he added, "but I really grew hungry I had been up, I calculated,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Berlin, December 19--(Speeial)-Both the city of Berlin and the Prussian state authorities are trying to find ways and means of dealing with the problem of the unemployed, which is assuming alarming proportions. More than 60,000 men and women are out of work in Berlin, accord ing to a count just completed. Six weeks ago the number of unemployed was esti- mated at 10000. and the growth of the army of involuntary idlers promises to continue There is apparently no pros pect of an early Improvement in the situa- tion which is due to the unfavorable busi- ness conditions and the general suspen- sion of work in the building trades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Court UphoIds Election.

Chicago. December 19--The validity of the election which made Mrs. Rose D. Rittman high chief ranger of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters was affirmed by Judge McEwen in the superior court here today. The court declined to set aside the election upon the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Rodgers, who alleged that she was defeated for reelection to the high chief rangership by undue influence exerted by persons not properly having a voice in the convention at Detroit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
WILBUR WRIGHT TRYING
 TO ECLIPSE ALL RECORDS

 about two hours and a half, but in reality it was little less than two hours. An insignificant accident to the gasoline feed tap also suggested that l descend l had intended to do 120 miles instead of % but I will do so whenever it is neces- sary to increase my distance
 The spectators shuddered several times during the flight for at the highest point reached it seemed that violent wind was blowing. as the machine was toss ing like a frightened bird Wright was seen to change the position of his body several times but he appeared to be man aging the aeroplane with perfect ease elad unconcern and finally he came down dra matically with a great circular swoop outside the shed.
 The small but choice gathering of spec tators went wild with enthusiasm. Among them was the society poet. Countess de Noailles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
6O.OOO MEN AND WOMEN
 OUT OF WORK IN BERLIN

Mayor Kirschner of Berlin, Minister of Commerce Belbrueck and Minister of Rail- ways Breitenbach are trying to devise plans for the amelioration of the distress which must become more, acute as tho winter advances. So far as is practicable work on public buildings and other jnl- provements already begun will be carried on with a full force of men and efforts will be made to bring about actual work on all projects for which plans have been made or funds appropriated
 officials of the municipal lodging halls, which are crowded nightly, say many of the unemployed are praying for heavy snowstoims which will force the city to give them at least temporary employ ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Injunction Is Denied.

Trenton, N. J., December 19.-The United States court today denied the ap- rlication of J. E. Addiclxs of Delaware for an order to show cause why an in- junction should not be issued to restrain Receiver J. K. Rics of the Arizona Smelt ing company frofd transferring the deed of the property to E. s. Hawley and Thomas Alderman. MT. Addicks based his application on the ground that he had a $1,OOO,00O contract with the Bell mine. The sale of the concern by the receivers to the new owners was made on November Il in Arizona. The pur- chase price was $20o,O0o. The deed will pass on Monday to the new owners nf the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Page I.

TdAS fs Broker fatally shot in New York. Terrible story of Capt. Ranl1in's death. Chicago man slated for cabinet Hains case will be more sensational. 60,000 out of work in Berlin. Wilbur Wright trying for new records. Continued story of rough rider.
 Page 2. Attack will be made on King bill.
 Page 3. State lineup at the pie counter.
 Page q. Minority replies to IIigdon.
 Page 5. Sensational opposition develops to con- firmation of Judge Hundley at Birming- ham nar .Tneetins pr. T. A. Jones of East Lake and Mrs. Bert..d M. Taylor arrested on murder charge. Board of revenue does not understand wide difference in price offered for state and county convicts. President-elect Taft wires President Raul of Commercial club, he will be glad to receive delegation any time.
 Page 6. Standard Oil brief filed.
 Page 2. Malcolm Clarks Berlin letter.
 Page 8. Scott appointed postmaster at Selma.
 Page g. Centennial of great church.
 Page 10. Latest summary of Taft's cabinet.
 Page H.. Soil surveyors will go south.
 Page 13. Nicholas Wall street letter.
 Page IA. Birmingham society.
 Page IS. Atlanta suffers from burglaries.
 Page Is. National City Bank of New York in new quarters.
 Page 20. Literary lights and shadows.
 Page 23. Pirates have rich paradise
 Page 26. "A Christmas Carol,' a slassic in a page.
 Page 27. The spirit of Christmas tide.
 Page 28. Editorial comment Ned Brace talks about conditions abroad and here in Birmingham.
 Page 29. Christianity and domestic relations, by pr. J. c. Hiden. Presidents and speakers, by Savoyard. Flees will be f1ees by Ellis Parker But Ter.
 Page 30. The hotel clerk on dinner speeches.
 Page 32. Great turmoil strs Tennessee. Woman rules a great empire,
 Page 33. Stock market becomes steady. Wheat and corn decline in price. Cotton prices move up higher.
 Page 34. Heart to heart talks, by Edwin A. Nye. Paul villiers Paris letter
 Page 35. Mandy investigates,
 Page 36. America's most wicked city
 Page 37. Amusements.
 Page 39 Ensley merchants lose by new or dinance.
 Page 39. Bessemer negro held for stealing goods.
 Page 40. Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page Al. Thrilling lives of shipwreclzers.
 Page 42. Our young folks.
 Page 43. Happy Holligan got the dill pickles Jimmy-he hitches on.
 Page A. Buster Brown and the pumpkin pie
  Chilean Ministry Resigns. Santiago. Chile. December 19.--The Chil- can ministry of which Senor Solomayor -t--t l...e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Chilean Ministry Resigns.

Santiago. Chile. December 19-The Chil- can ministry, of which Senor Solomayor was premier. and minister of the interior, resigned today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Contradictory Statements.

I.umsden and his victim tonight made contradictory statements regarding the shooting In an ante mortem statement to Coroner Hamburger, Suydam declared that on his failure to advance Lumsden si25O the latter drew a revolver and shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

CONTINUED ON FACE ao-a
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19

Roxboro, Special - The business
portion Of Rsxboro early Sunday
morning had its third narrow escape
from being swept by fire within two
months. The blaze originated in a
large frame building owned by Mr..
j. u. Blalock and used 40 q bowling
alley, pressing club and lunch room,
which burned. The Pinoneer ware
house burned fiercely but was extin-
guished with q small loss. A large
tobacco prizery and the Primitive
Baptist church caught from flying
sparks but were promptly extinguish-
ed. The stores of the Morris-Webb
Drug Co, Woody, Long & Morton,
Long, Bradsher & CO., and Sergeant,
Clayton & Co., were in imminent
danger, being saved only by a favor
able wind and the keeping Of stream
Of water on them. Mr.. Blalock's loss
is about 81 900 with no insurance Mr..
Walker, owner Of the bowling outfit,
carried $500 insurance. There is sus-
picion Of incendiary origin but there
is no evidence or clue to support it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Shoots His Foster Father.

Monroe, Special.-W. D. James, an
employe of the Monroe Cotton Mill,
was shot in the left cheek by W. G..
Busbee, fellow employe, in quar-
rel which took place Saturday night
in James house in the mill town.
Busbee is a young man who is said
to have been brought up by Mr..
James, and the relations between
them we're of the pleasantest till a
short time ago, when James began to
suspect that Busbee was too intimate
with Mrs. James. When James en-
tered his house he found Busbee there,
and quarrel at once arose between
them on the old subject. Upbraided
by James for acting as he had, Bus
bee, who had been drinking, drew a
pistol and shot his former friend.
When the police got news of the af-
fair and went to the house, they
found the wounded man lying there
and his wife had not sent for doc
tor. Busbee ran away Immediately
after the shooting, and has not been
captured. James has an ugly wound
but will probably recover.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Clamis 'Unwritten Law"

Asheville, Special.-Claiming that
he had killed Paris Sumner, and that
he was juctifable in doing so under
the "unwrltten law" James Fardy,
a well known citizen of Limestone
township, twelve miles from Ashc-
vile, aroused Deputy Sheriff Mitch
ell at the county Jail here about mid
night and demanded admittance
The shooting occurred twenty
five yards from Frady's home.
Frady and Sumner, both well known
and highly respected citizens, are
neighbors. Frady alleges that Sum-
ner was intimate with his wife and
finding the two together, opened fire
on Sumner. Frady shot five time.
three of the bullets taking effect.
Then Frady beat Summers skill in
with the butt of his pistol, end left
his victim for dead, coming to Ashe-
vile to surrender. Sumner was shot
through the lower part Of the abdo-
men, the right lung and right shoulder
while an operation was necessary to
remove the fractured pieces of skull.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Inst Debts Will Be Paid.

New York, Special.-1n state
ment issued by Eugene P. Carver,
counsel for Charles W. Morse, decla-
ration is made that the indicted bank
er believes he is able and with the
cooperation Of his creditors proposes
to pay all his just debts. Morse :
counsel further states that all legal
rights and remedies will be invoked
to accomplish the settlement OF obll-
cations and that all pending criminal
matters before the State and Fedora!
courts will be urged for quick de-
termination as to matters Of law and
facts.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Greek Laborers Attacked.

Washington, \. e., Spccial.-kc-
cordIng TO reports arriving In this
city there came near being a race
riot in Belhaven Tuesday night. II
seems that the Interstate Cooperage
Company, employing between 400 and
500 men in Belhaven, had brought
down party of sixteen Greek labor.
ers to take the place of negro work.
men. These Greeks, one Of whom
was married, were living in four dwell.
ling houses on the company's prop
erty. Tuesday night about 10 O'Clock
while in these houses and unarmed,
the Greeks were attacked BY O mob
Of fifty or sixty negroes, supposed to
be led by several whites. Thin mob
shot up the houses and forced the
Greeks, both male and female, 10 fee
to a nearby swamp in order 70 save
their lives. Later it developed that
five Of the Greeks were seriouiy, IL
not fatally, wounded. The mob, un-
able to find them in the swamps. dis
banded for the night.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
a TAR HEEL TOPICS
4 Items Gathered from An Sections of the State y
WSSSSSSeSS SsSSee<e<es<G<
Charged With Abduction

Wilson, Special.-Thursday even
ing Jesse Brinkley, a married man
who has been living apart from his
wife for several months, eloped with
Miss Mary Vann, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. {. V. Vann. These two
people have caused no little trouble
an magistrates circles here. As to
the direction taken by the runaways
no one seems to know-some saving
they went through the country in a
buggy; others that they went away on
the train; still there are others who
say they left on the shoohy. Soon
after hearing Of the elopment a re-
porter interviewed Mr. Vann in re-
gard to the matter. He said: "I
don know what made ME suspicious,
but about 8 o'clock Thursday night
| got 1t into my head that every
thing was not going on around home
right; so I began to get suspicious
Of my daughters actions; I went
through the house and looked for, in
fact, looked everywhere that it was
possible to find her. Finally | found
where she had passed out through
panel in the fence. Gaining the out
side Of my yard | was told that nv
daughter and Jesse Brinkley had just
left on a buggy. l Immediately APP
piled to the proper authorities and
obtained a warrant for Brinkley,
charging elopment. Friday morning
npon the advice of my attorney.
had it changed to read abduction"
as my daughter is under fourteen
years of age. Later l went to Salem
IN quest of the runaways but could
get no trace Of them. I shall spare
no efforts to opprehend them and
prosecute Brinkley to the limit"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
MORE COMPLICATED.
5 { Supreme Court Takes a
Hand in Dispensary Muddie
WILL JUDGE PRITCHARD RECEDE
South Carolina Supreme Court Hands
Down Unanimous Opinion Uphold
ing Attorney General Lyon In Dis
pensary Matter-Hext Move Up To
Judge Pritchard.

Columbia, s. c., Special.-On Sat.
urday, the South Carolina Supreme
Court handed down an opinion. con.
CURED in by the entire court, uphold
ing attorney general Lyons conten-
tion and declaring that the action of
Judge Pritchard s court was contrary
to the constitution of the United
| States.
Mondays dispatches from Column
bia say:
There Is no mistaking the fact that
the members of the State administra-
tion are feeling good over the decis-
ION of the State Supreme Court rem
dered Saturday afternoon on the
mandamus petition of Attorney Gen
eral Lyon wherein the court sided in
vigorous language with every princi-
pie of law eontended for by the At
torney General in the contest between
the State and Judge Pritehard ovcl
The dlspensary funds in litigation
Attorney General Lyon and Attorney
W. r. Stevenson, ASS ,,.iated with him,
expressed themselve, as much pleas
cd with and gratined at the decision.
Ii was everything that they could
hope fer. And Governor Ansel has
given e. preston to Ill sentiments,
Opportunity For Pritcaard to Reeds.
But whether there will be an extra
session of the Legislature following
tn: tt,l>'un is stil u Gt .,bt AIR.
h-Ss Houndtree and Anderson, oil
Atlant; will be here soon for consul
tatIoo with Attorney ,;r,eral Lvo..
an! other counsel associated vita him
Cn the subject. The opinion seems =
*s that Judge Pritcnard should be
given an opportunity to resede irrm
hi. !, sition, IN the Aay opened for
him to vi! in ,hr decis;o.. vf the
South Car lima Sro sne Coul. If
he does not give way, OIL if he man.
al,::,tr ,'ostlle move, 1t is likely ~
extra ses Ion will be called to emit
such legs. ton as will p.t tle Stat. S
attorneys and the Glspensary comris-
mission in full charge Of affairs.
Now that the receivers have quail
fed, the intiEation is that the next
move on the part of the opposition
will be to attempt to get possession
of the funds by call upon the COM
mission. Members Of the administra-
ton have all along expressed perfect
confidence in being able to score
complete victory in the Federal
courts when the case is finally got
before the United States Supreme
court, but at the same time Governor
Ansel, as peace-loving as he has al
ways shown himself to be has mani
tested a disposition not to allow the
funds to go into the hands Of the
Federal Court.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Receiver Begins Action.

Salisbury, Special.-In the United
States Circuit Court for the Western
district Of North Carolina action was
begun by Hon. John S. Henderson
receiver of the Whitney Company
against the T. A. Gillespie Company
contractors, for non-performanee OF
work at the Narrows. The complaint
was filed and the warrant Of attach
ent was issued by Judge Boyd, at
Greensboro against all the property
of T. A. Gillespie Company in NORTH
Carolina for the purpose Of holding
the property of the defendant to sat-
isfy the Plaintiffs claim.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
RobberieS in Thomasville.

ThomasvilBe, Special.-Thursday
night the home Of Mr.. L. R. Imber
was entered by a robber and a num-
Der of things were stolen. Among
Them was about $35 in money. The
family was sleeping in the room at
the time, but no one awakened and
the robbers escaped. Early Sunday
morning the front window in the
store room in the Wyche Block oc-
cupied by Max Wager, clothing mer-
chant, was broken, and robbers en-
tered the store and stole a lot of
clothes, hats and other furnishings
Diligent search is being made to APP
prehend the robbers, but as yet no
one is suspected and it is doubtful
If the perpetrators will ever be
caught.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-03-19
Serious Play With Pistol.

Asheville, Special.-An accident as
a result of playing with pistol
occurred near Weaverville, ton miles
trom Asheville, and it is fes ;ed that
two boys, Harmie Black ami an 8.
year old lad named Eller, will die
Young Black, Is years old, was at.
tempting to drive 32-caR IRE cart.
ridge into a pistol Of 22-ca' bre bore
when the cartridge explod, / Ellel
was standing close by wat hing the
effort. The bullet entered ! st under
his left eye and, going tb. ugh the
head, lodged under the ski. back OF
the right ear. Two Of BIZ ek's fin
gers were torn off and bloc poison
has developed. Neither Of The boys
are expected to live.