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New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
A RECORD YEAR FOR IMPORTS.

The value of importations at this port in 1907 In
excess of 1906 was So o000oe according the an
nssal report be made public today by the Ap-
praiser This large increase made in the first
eight months of 1897. During the last four months
the average fell far below. But for this sudden
decrease the total Of eppraisements over
1906 would probably have reached 100000.
II record year in receipts at this port, as
may be by the following comparison Of figures
for the last three years in the Appraisers report:
NUMBER OF INVOICES AND APPRAISEMENT
ORDERS.
1906 G-.-.-....-.-..... 80. .62s
NUMBER OF PACKAGES EXAMINED.
1865 T47 Io3I 1907 ............. SIP GEO
1896 ----.--------..- sos Ta4i
APPRAISED VALUE OF MERCHANDISE.
1905 s705 .4s7 1907 1855 2T0 SO
Bod 7s7,552. 4eS z3i
The appraised value of precious stones cut and
pearls and uncut precious during the calen-
car year 1907 s3 045 g. in comparison
with s534 ass So the calendar year 1906 showing
q decrease for the year Of Sis 81.
During the calendar year 1907 lab automobiles,
Of the total appraised value of 81 S29 437 7S,
imported into this port, in comparison with 1,5s1
cars, Of the total appraised value of s54SS go IL,
during the calendar year of 1906 and 1.054 ears.
valued at S5,9722 2s7 81, for the year 1905
The decrease in precious stones and other luxuries
IS offset by the heavy imports of cotton goods.
coffee. cocoa, metals, food products and general
merchandise.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
rEv-yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE, SATURDAY JANUARY 4. 1908

total output Prices for both wide and narrow odds
sncw recessiors Of &c S-ors last weeks price basis.
Despite the dull period last four or five days.
there Is no accumulation Of goods mills
o. them being booked ahead for few weeks.
Inc tone is steady at the following prices Is
inch q square. Hsc; 2s-inch 81 by 60. i5-ec 81
cn CT by CO. ia-lsc 27-nch So square, &c; sSsinch
"a square 5;2c
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
West End PRESBYTERIAN Church,

Amsterdam and 105th ST.
ReY A ErWIE KEiGWIH. -. ~. Pastor.
Rev GARLAND HAMMER. r.. Asst Pastor
r2r Keipuin VT preach Morning subject. 'SE-
graught Purposes the Heart Evening. ''CIade
sccan is E!EhGsGe Up
wEsT pREsBYTEPIAN CHURCH
on ~ ST ictwcen .th and Gth aves
Re-. ANTHONY il. EVANS u d.. Pastor,
breaches y 4. and 5 d ~
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
sroRAGE NOTICES.

I'VE WASHINGTON STORAGE WARE
HOUSE a VAN COMPANY. LIMlIE.D,
Nos 2296 229s. 23OO Eighth aXem9e,Eso Avenue 40
scribed property, to-xit: beds. chairs
fables, bureaus, linen. silver. g!ass. china
carpets. rugs and other househoio sPDac' spac
nicfures musical instrl ments. hric-a-oiac
trunks, boxes, barrels. personal effects.
merchandise, etc, belonging TO or heId t1r
account of Miss A. E; Arch94Ia' @ f. o,,,s. -
Barton, Miss E. Banks. J. E Barrett Barrett MIS- Mrs-
Annie Branch. Mrs. Adoiph Biadh' 1Is Mrs-
Lizzie Bliss. Mrs. blanche 5rI BI~srs; Mrs VI =
2 Butler, Mrs. H. 4. Clark, Mrs :iitl THE
Champlin. Mrs. A. Callahan. MRS; >, en- ;s,,.,
j d. Conover. his heirs and administrd-
tors: NJ. H. Dalberg, Miss Lydia DIG DIcksoih
Mrs p, punkley, James \ DumoIt, il
John A Parrish. Miss Elizabeth Ford Il.
IL Hayden. Mrs, " X Han @ MS, Fra5k n NJ
HoIohan. L. p Hoopengarner, N Holmes,
Mrs. stella James, Mrs: J. d. Jones. oeoise
Lassar B. F. A. Lindig' a. Lund9tiFs,ti d. s
Mrs. j. Mack. Henry ]. Morris D. A
Mrs Carrie Nixson Mrs a Martin; TI19d 4. 4
Riedel Mrs Kate savin. Geo. SantoiJ'
Berne.d Shane T J. Shane. o. q. sohe!o'
Mrs. c A. Stevens. 5. Simons James sIL
rine. F. r. Trafford. EIrs. K. z. I3nhilies, S
Michael Warren. Albert Wagner, Mrr- Lu-
cretia Washington. Mrs G W NdlNtce'
Mrs T. H Whalen. Mrs h WltzehiauS9,1 ~ -.
Albert
the lien of the undersigned thcIeon al pup
lie auction. to the highest bidder. at No
300 Eighth avenue, Borough oI MaA2at-
tan New YORK City. on MoadaN jan
uarv 20. 1908. al 1c:30 a. m, and or such
SUBSEQUENT DAYS To which said SHE NAV ne
ad iourned Dated New York. January 4.
IpIs The Washington Storage NaIehoCsa
g Van Company. Limited. 22J5. 22Ss 25Oo
Eighth avenue. New York city
,0vEeTISEMESTS aad subscriptions for
The Tribune received al their LptoWa
once Nc 1894 Broadway. between sIth
nnd y1th sts until O'Clock p. m Ad-
vsrttsemcnts received al the following
lrancn offices 1t regular Office rates until
; o'clock D. m. viz: 6l7 9Th ave. pa s.h
ave. s. e cor 23d ST.. ia3 5th ave-. e1r'
18th St: 81 Eust l4th ST.: 2Ji west ~ 81.
between ssh and stn aves.; Us West lZ9th
81: 1885 81 ave. between 18th dIrt 49,.
SIS lO-5 81 ave- near 6lst 81. ii"S !ss
ave, near S9:a -. a.. 30 Ecst l.Jth s.. lob
fremont ave-; so ID ave. and al ArieFi-
can District Telegraph offices throughout
the city.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04

-;-os -,.tll va -leats and patent riEht.
President Oler il his report to the stockholders
Saws .
The year has been disastrous one for the ice
F,siress ly-.rg 20 the unpIeceGe ented coolness of
a. s-+ir.. ,yeaT We had also contend Sith a
strike % 3lr drivers and helpers in part Of Man
haitian and Brooklyn. Notwithstanding We had ad-
v.rced wages prior TO the strike II has been
ne custom in the past ..r this confsny u d
frs cr. insuring. owing the fact that SIS prop
critics are .yideiv scattered. TiiZ ha. paid well
dl.rID- fea.o,s OF fiye years. Dut ths year aas
l...- one .. aonortpal firr los
f;-t f. these unusual teTn1 mentioned, cur 20
r.: ..au,d nave becn very different.
---rhe .ilsidenc declared last year aaS DT'vcd 20
.-1- l,ae,. .-..stakr n he lpIt of tic past bad
e--Y.- .-hich cou,d net, Of course, be fc-csocl-
y are carr ne ..tr stock of zee, becfLEe ot
t. ,zst cool summer: thst pTecuGcs such fam
~ -: t.c -. :aced 1855
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
Winter Resorts.
NEW JERSEY.
THE
0arlborou9b Blenbetm
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

ALLAN ] u CI =, N d
Would be of their notable attractions were II 10
Gated York, London Paris In Atlantic CITY
contributed the popularity of the Resort
throughout the entire but particularly during me
Fall Winter
The which the house has become
Justly celebrated every evening Only dsti
suished artists appear.
During November December and January NO EXTRA
CHARGE private bathrooms. and they are
each equipped with hot and cold SEA WATER as We'll
a fresh and running artesian ice water.
the American plan and the a la carte dining
rooms WHITE SERVICE is used exclusively.
JOSIAH WHITE & SONS,
Proprietors Managers.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
IMPORTS oC pRYGOoDs

Imports and marketings of drygoods this week.
with comparisons, as follows:
This week Last week. Last year
Ictai imports 0423 36i Si.02i. SIS $3.S2I75G
Total markettngs- 3,411,TS3 S.S9T o44
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
tSurYog gates Notices.

TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON. ABSER
~ TEOAfAS a OF the County Of New
Hork notice is hereby given to all persons having
80, Schirmer late of County
- Wew York deceased TO present the same with
OF hereof TO subscribers. their place OF
foUcnn,ine business the office OF Messrs Howland
Prentice. No 50 W an street IN the City
"a =? HorI ON or pefore the 10th day OF
NI% "a aS' S:ex York the dag October 1907
Ia @o 49, RUDOLPH E. SCHIRMEH
GRACE NJ. SCHIRMER
WINTHROP L ROGERS
Administr
,,ouJ.HD MURRAY & PRENTICE.
u .,tdrneys for Administrations
50 Wall ST.
NeNy
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instruction.

For Both Sexes-Counrry.
NEW YORK. CHAPPAQUA. WEsTcHEsTER Co
rhappaoua Institute Home for
Bows and Girls under Society Of Friends College
Preparatory. Commercial Manual Training. Music and
Arr Course: - m from New York: acres 900
feet elevation $3.50 1915 year Separate residence
and mother for young children Catalogue on
application
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
MADISON c. PETERS.

Broadway. 72d st. O'Clock free. Why So
Many Unhappy Marriages.
MADISON SQUARE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Madison and 24th
Rev c. H. PARkHURST, D. d. Pastor.
Rev. GEORGE r MONTGOMERY, Assistant Minister.
Sabbath services IL a m. and
Communion service 2. III.
The pastor preach the morning and Mr.. MONT
CONERY in the evening
Bible School, classes for children and adults.
10 and IL a. m.
a fifteeA-nnute will be held daily except
Saturday, in auditorium OF the church. at 1910
o'clock.
Ten minutes of music before each service.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
Religious Notices.

Religious Notices.
20 cents a line.
Madison Ave. Baptist Church, sla5 natnsr ser
Bible School Gas a. m.
Rev. WAYIAAfD HOYT. ID. D.. Minister.
IL a. m-''Jhe that Uniocks.'
?. m-''The Odd Sparrow
STRANGERS CORDIALLY INVITED.
Madison Ave. Nj. z. Church,
Corner Goth street.
REV. WALLACE MACMULLEN d. D. PASTOR
IL m.-Preaching by the Pastor, followed by serv-
ice Of Holy Communion
9 p. m.-Preaching by the Pastor.
Bible School 9:45 n.
MADISON AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Northeast corner I'D st and Madison ave
Pastor.
Public worship m 2. m and
The will preach in the morning and afternoon
and the Rev. Chas. w. Gilkey at night
MADISON AVENUE REFORMED CHURCH.
9th st. and Madison ave
DR.. CARTER, the Pastor, breaches.
II a. MA New Year Resolution
S p. ma Question 1905
Week OF Prayer Service Next Week Every Night
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
Manhattan Congregational,

Broadway and 10Th
Pastor, Rev HENRY A. STIMSON. D. D..
breaches morning Evening subject.
STORY OF JONAH: NEW YEAR MESSAGE
MEMORIAL BAPTIST. Washington SQuare--ED
WARD JUDSON. Pastor. will preach, II m. "Girdine
Oneself Anew" and p m. 'Cen the Modern Man Be
leve God %
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04

crTlNGER CLARA.IN PUEspANcE CT AN
- Of New notice is hereby given to ai
me hayInr cIl1s Clara Ottnger. of the
tet+n+v NcS Yur Geccased,
'ch!rs ,hcIeof. The abscIiber at his place
No. 60 Wall Borough
SfsnnatAn n. York City. before April oth 10aS
Iiat.d Neg Iosh. October 9Th. 1907.
MARX OTIIHGER. Executor.
NATHAN OTTINGER. Attorney for Executor 30 Wall
rTect ToroucI o NaIhata;I. New Yort City
PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HOH- ABNER
! { Thomas. Il Surrogate of the County. OF New
Yark Notice : EfrtDy given All persons having
ci.r,s Archibald TrncF. tate of -hs County
nf New York deceased. prescn: the with
xon hers thereof Eubscr.bc-. place OF
Fsct M the Office nf Wilson NJ Powell
.. WsIi = the Borough pf Manhattan. the
C.y OF York. ~ before tho 3oth day "f April
Dated New York the 10Th day If October. 1907
clIf f T TURNER. Executrix. ate
WI c,N NJ POWELL. Attorney far Execufrx. No. 2e
wal street Borough of Manhattan. New York City
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED.

COOK Hent: BY day. week or tenn
pornrv- also luncheons. dinners; many
years experience. hrst class references
. Trotve G34 East I3sth st
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04

GARDENER. with - years experiences.
competent to take entire charge OF gentle
mans place. 80 years Of age. married. 40
children c. Steinman. Irvington. N Y
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04

West End ave and Dist st.
Edgar Whitaker Work, ID. u, Pastor
IL a ul--'The Insistence of Christ
Sp n-.tThe Figure Among the Candlestcks.' -
evening begins series on the Book OF Rex
eIatior Week of Prayer Monday an
Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04
Metropolitan Temple
JNO. WESLEY HILL.

II a. nl.-"Strength for the New Year
$50 p. m--Dr Tipple. THE Man with the Mark
p m--''Men Who Play the Fool
DR.. Hill conducts revival services every night.
NEW THOUGHT CHURCH. Carnegie Hall, 7th ave
entrance-Sunday services. II m, p. m. JULIA
SETON SEARS. NJ. D.. Speaker.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-04

IADY.S MNTD-Neac girl as Iady+s nGid.
care OF WARDROBE. or chaE1oeTUlsii and
seanasrress. good city reference Address 2e
Christopher s.. care Ms CaSSeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Oakland Results.

Oakland February H.-Carmisa, the winner of the third race at Emeryville today, broke the worlds record for three and one-half furlongs going the distance in 02-5 seconds, winning easily from Right Easy and Lulu G.
 The record broken by Carmisa was 40h seconds, made by Judge Thomas at Butte, July IA. 1902. Judge Thomas, who was an aged horse, carried 1S4 pounds, while Carmlsa had only a light weight Sum- maries:
 First race, five furlongs, selling-Ro- lesia, 105 (Mentry), Il to 5, won; Expec- tant. 100 (Gilber), 15 to l, second; Miss Charity, 105 (EIildebrand), F to 1, third. Time, TOP.
 Second race, mile and one-sixteenth. seIling-Zick Abrams. 99 o. Butler), 10 to l, won; Metlakatla 105 CKeogh), to 1, second; George Dilborn, 104 (BoreD to l, third. Time, 49
 Third race three and one-half furlongs purse-Carmisa, 102 QHayes), Il to 1, won Right Easy 99 GA. Walsh) 50 to 1, sec ond; Lula G., 93 (GilberD, 10 to l. third Time, 40 2-5.
 Fourth race, mile and a half, selling Kogo, 100 (Iildebrand), 8 to 1, won; Ar court 103 (F'isher), to 1, second; Ben volio, 102 CW. Kelly, 15 to 1, third Time, 2:34.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth, sell ing-Gargantua. IA CKnapp), 14 to 5, won; PIeiad, 105 (keogh), to 1, second; West ern. 1O5 Fisher), 9 to l, third. Time, 1:271-5
 Sixth race five and one-nalf furlongs-- Sugar Maid. 102 (Buxton). 3 to ?, won; Fantastic, 9S CW. Kelly), 20 to 1, second Fire Ball. 1o2 QIayes), Il to ,, third. Time. LOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
SOUTHERN STEEL co.

The undersigned, at the request of the holders of large amounts of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes of the Southern Steel com pany, have agreed to act as a commit tee to protect and enforce the rights of the holders of the said Bonds and Notes and to prepare a plan of reorganiza- tion.
 A deposit agreement has been pre- pared designating THE NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY as depositary of the committed and the holders of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes are requested to deposit their Bonds and Notes with the Deposit tary without delay.
 Copies of the deposit agreement can be obtained from the depositary or from the secretary of the committee.
 JAMES T. WOODWARD,
 OTTO T. BANNARD,
 ROBERT B. VAN CORTLANDT,
 WALTER T. ROSEN,
 FRANKLIN c. BROWN.
 w. F. G. HARDING.
 CORNELIUS VANDERBILT,
 Reorganization Committee. D. G. BOISSEVAIN, Secretary,
 20 Pine Street, New York City. HORNBLOWER MILLER & POTTER,
 Counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Los AnaeIes Results.

Los Angeles, February 21.-Ben Stone, held at to in the betting, won the fifth race at Santa Anita Park to- day by five lengths from Dr. Simrall with Orif1amb third. Four of the six races were selling events and there was not close race during the day.
 Summarizes:
 First race. six furlongs, purse-Orlio, 107 (W. Miller), ' to ?, won; Summer Cloud, 102 (Musgrave). 3 to 1, second ; Adelbert Belle, 102 (Shilling), to |, third. Time, :15 3-5.
 Second race, three and a half fur longs, purse-Force. 10S tDugan), 3 to l, won; J. H. Reed. 1OS (Hennessy), 8 to l, second; Indictment. 108 (McIntyre), Is to 1, third. Time, 0:42 2-5.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling Lady Kitty 104 (Shilling), to 2, won Virginia Lorraine, 104 (Musgrave), 15 to 1, second Alteration, 104 (Burns). even third. Time. 1928 3-5.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-Stoney Lee, 106 (Miller), 4 to 1. won: Gossiper II, 1O7 (Goldstein). 10 to 1, second; Freesias. TOT (Miltano) 10 to l, third. Time, 1.27 2-5.
 selling-Ben Stone, 1O9 (Harty), 1 to ?, won: pr. Simrail, 112 (Taylor) 10 to l. second; Orifiamb, 112 (Burns), to l, third. Time. 1908 2-5.
 Sixth race, six furlongs. selling Escalante, 107 (Shilling), g to 10, won; Columbia Girl, 102 (Vandusen), to l, second; Gateway, 104 (Harty), ' to l, third. Time, 1:15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
CLOSE MATCH IN
 TENNIS CONTESTS

New York, February G.-Close matches were in order in the beginning of the na- tional indoor lawn tennis championship tournament this afternoon on the courts of the Seventh regiment armory.
 There were 55 entrants in the singles, T. R. Pell, the holder of the title for sin gles, scored his first match by defeating Roy Ritchie, 6-l, 6-3.
 Irving c. Wright of Boston defeated NJ. S. Charlock of Elizabeth, N J., by a score of S-e 6-2. w. F. Johnson, the na- tionaI interscholastic champion of Penn sylvania. was defeated by M. Wertheim, 6-s, S-6 6-2. P l.. Schuyler of Boston loss to W. C. Demille by a score of 4-6, e-4. 6-2.
 R. H. Palmer, who vanquished Karl Behr in the national tournament, held his own against L. II. Fitch, and won, b-2 s-6. G. F. Touchard of California de- feated l.. H. Fishell by the score Of 6-2. 6-3.
 Play will be continued tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
COLLISION CAUSES
 DEATH ANDINJURIES

Cleveland, O., February 21.-One man was killed and seven persons were in- jured in a collision tonight between Baltimore and Ohio freight train and d Lake Shore passenger train at Elcia, 30 miles west of here. The two roads cross at Elicia. The freight and passenger trains approached the crossing together. The Baltimore and Ohio freight went off the derailing switch and crashed into the Lake Shore passenger train No. 50 The engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio train was killed, the fireman badly in- jured and the mail clerk hurt. The Lake Shore train crew also were injured and two passengers are reported to have been hurt. The Lake Shore baggage, mall and one day coach left the tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
M'FARLAND WINS
 OVER BRlTISHER

Milwaukee, February A.-Packy Mcfar- land of Chicago won the decision rom Freddie Welch of England in a ten-founo contest before the Badger Athletic club tonight. Mcfarland forced the nghtihs all inc way. which alone won him the de- cision, as only once during the ten rounds was Welch in any trouble. se- ries of right swings to Welchs head Ill the seventh round made him groggy, but he recovered quickly and in the eighth round opened up bad cut over Packy's s eye. which slowed the Chicago boy during the battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Jolly 7ars Are HnUing
 A Good Time Al CaIIdO

Lima, Peru, February 21-Everywhere in Lima tonight may be seen the jolly jack ies of the American fleet fraternizing with the Peruvian men of warsmen, promen- adinf the Plaza de Arnas or on sight seeing tours in the various interesting quarters of the city. Hundreds of the men were given shore leave today, and they availed themselves of the opportunity offered by immediately coming up to the capital from Callao. The railroad did an immense business throughout the day, carrying the passengers to Callao to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
HIGHEST FINAL
 SCORES RECORDED

Cincinnati, February 21-The five-men teams in the international bowling tour nament of the American Bowling congress finished tonight The double and single events will finish tomorrow night. Fol- lowing are the five leaders of the five- men teams
 The Bonds, Columbus, O., 2927. Tosetti, Chicago. 2SS6.
 Blue Ribbon, Erie, Pa, 2s51.
 Doris, St Paul, 2S0S.
 Carl Mueller, Chicago, 2s0S.
 High scores in the two-men teams were: Hecker and Satterner, Syracuse. 1lS4. Staerns and Vorhees, Baldwinsvilles 1160. Steel and Brown. Chicago. 1153. Highly and Hetse, Muskegon, 11S2. Leitner and Hiellske, St. Paul. 1136 Following were high scores in the sim gle events:
 F. Scoville Syracuse. 695.
 L. Kruse, Toledo, 634
 J. Graves. Doerum, Missouri, 625. F. g. Perber. Jr. Cincinnati, 624. s. Highly, Muskegon, Mich, 6l6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
"In Our Front Yard"

From the New York Times
 The army of American industrialism has pushed down to the southern limit of Mexico, where railroads and mines, representing over $70O,O00.0OO invested in the last ten years. are already project ing across the border into Central Amer ica .'The skirmishers are going to Guate- mala, Honduras, Nicarauga. Costa Rica, and Salvador,' the Secretary of State informs the foreign affairs committee. We have guaranteed the independence or Panama which is close to these erst- while contentious states. "and when the Panama canal is finished. all these coun- tries will be in our front yard
 This is a statesmans view of Central America and it's future. Because our re- latons with it's states are bound to De intimate more intimate, perhaps, than our present relations with Cuba, they should be neighborly also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
This Is the Day To Come To BlaCh'S ''Wind-Up'' Sale and Buy TS TS $25 Clothing For $15 Or Other Equally
 Good Values
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Fight Anticipated Or
 The League Schedule

lection for visiting clubs and to restrict bottle throwing at games.
 A fight is expected at tomorrow's meet ing between clubs which propose revi- sion of Southern League divisions and those against the project. Mobile and New Orleans proposed to form northern and southern divisions instead of eastern and western divisions. as now in effect. The clubs in the proposed northern divi- sion objected, however, on the ground that their mileage with such d division would be much greater than that of clubs in tue southern division The matter will be de- flnitely settled tomorrow afternoon. To morrow morning the visitors will be ta- ken 10 Hot Springs to be entertained un- til alter dinner President kavanaugh will entertain the visiting delegates at a ban ouet tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

the battleships and bringing them back again to Lima. In view of the fact that so many of the sailors were given shore leave Admiral Evans also sent number of marines to Lima to see that order was preserved by the men.
 This afternoon President Pardo received Admiral Thomas and a. number of other American officers. They were accom- panied by United States Minister Leslie Combs and Secretary of Legation Rich- ard R. Neill Tn President conversed with the Americans at length. Rear Ad- miral Evans is feeling better, but he still has to walk with the aid of a cane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Investioation of Charges.

Richmond, February 2l.-The investisa- tion of the charges against Judge Black stone of the Eleventh circuit was con- tinued todav before the House committee of courts of justice. The testimony was of the same nature as that of yesterday, and being directed to show that the ac- cused had been guilty of drunkenness and gross immortality The sheriff of Eliza beth city court testified to having found the judge on one occasion in house Of i'll repute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22

Little Rock February 21.-Direetors, managers, officials or representatives of nll Southern league clubs are in this city In annual spring session, preparing a schedule for the coming season and trans acting other business. About 20 represen- tatives in all are here. The first meeting was held this afternoon. The schedule prepared by President Kavanaugh was discussed. but no definite action taken. The schedule will be decided upon at the second and last meeting of the directors and representatives tomorrow. The pres Idents salary was increased today fron: S25Oo to 5000 per year.
 A resolution was passed requesting all club arrangements to provide police pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Judae Richardson,s Contention.

Luvere, February H.-(Special.)-Jud J. c. Richardson, in charging the grand jury here. claimed that the anti-shipping law applied to interstate shipments as well as intrastate shipments His con- tention is based on the ground that every state may provide its own police protec- tion