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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-03
Flag Donated to Oklahoma.

A joint resolution was adopted by the
House of Representatives. yesterday do
mating to the state of Oklahoma The first
flag bearing forty-siX stars. with for the
first time floats over the Capitol today
The resolution places the flag i'm the
custody of the Oklahoma Historical So
ciety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-03
Local Universities.

The report of the committee on universe
ties calls attention to the following: The
great work accomplished during the past
years by our universities. namely. the
Catholic University, George Washington
University. Georgetown University. Gal
laudet College and Howard University;
the great opportunities afforded by these
and also by the public school system and
by private schools, such as the Convent
of Visitation. the National Episcopal Ca
thedral School. the Gunston Institute,
Mount Vernon Seminary and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-03
OUR MEN BEHIND the GUNS
PROMPT AND EFFECTIVE WORK
TN THE SANTIAGO BATTLE.
Three Ships Destroyed in Two Hours
and the Fourth Forced to Sur
render in Four.

1.-THE shooting of our naval suhhefs III
the battle of Santiago was effective, not
withstanding Commander Sims asser-
tion before the Senate naval AFFAIRS COM
mittee Yesterday that it was disgrace
fully inefficient" declared man To-Day
who has made the naval battle OF san
t;ago a careful study.
"Three of Cervera's four vessels were
destroyed within two hours and the fourth
surrendered within four hours after the
fight opened Despite the fact that many
shots were wasted. which is the invaria-
shots were fired to promptly put the en-
emy's ships out Of the fight. I have here
an expert review of the naval war OF
1895 written by H. w. Wilson ana pup
lished IN 1900. which wholly controyerts
Commander Sims view. Mr.. Wilson
saws: 1T is probably the case that the
shooting in the American feet Is as good
as or better than in the British fleet.
Vet Commander Sims appears to think
that everything meritorious In the Ameri-
can navy dates from 1903.
The Santiago Fight.
Now recall the facts Of the Santiago
fight. The first of the blockaded vessels
to appear came out at 9:3l am. A
shot from one of the big guns of the
Iowa broke her exhaust pipe so that
control of her was lost. and she soon
was disabled by the fire of our ships,
turning to shore and grounding at 1915
The second vessel gave up about hVe
minutes later The Vizcaya. having been
sheltered from fire by running inshore
of these ships. stood the gaff until after
II. when 1t too gave up and ran ashore.
Meanwhile the Colon, which had been
screened from fire by the other Spanish
ships. had escaped injury and had swept
on ahead With the other ships disposed
Of the Brooklyn, Oregon. New YORK ana
Texas gave chase. and with lncreaseo
steam pressure and speed IT was only
question Of time when effective range
would be obtained on her. Finally. short
Nv after 1 o'clock. the Oregon let loose
her bow chaser. The Colon's people saw
that they were in range. fired a leeWard
gun and ran ashore. Commander sims
would remark that the marksmanshlp
was poor because the Colon was not hit.
Apparently the Spanish had no such con-
tempt for it, They had seen three OF
their vessels destroyed in two hours.
They were satisfied
No Chance for Cervera.
There was never any chance of Ger
verGs escape and he knew it. Those
who have read his reports and letters
and the reports of his captains. know that
he recognized the hopelessness of his
dash for safety. Our ordnance was in
perfect trim, while SPANS. as appeared
plenty of ammunition. while Spain's sup
4 nj u,uS m N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
THOS. ". LAWSON
 HAS FUN ON CURB
THOUSANDS OF SHARES OF Yu- koN GOLD ARE DISPOSED OF, CREATING GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG BROKERS.

New York, March (special.)- Thomas W. Lawson disposed of more than $50, ,oO0 shares of Yukon gold on the curb market today. The excite ment attending the introduction of the stock to the curb exceeded anything seen since the wild days of 'Nipls- sing" Fully 600 brokers and specula~ tors were in attendance when the first trading was begun at 10 minutes of 10. The curb market does not open of- ficia1ly until 10 o'clock and no con- tracts can be enforced among stock eN- change members if they are made be- fore that hour But so great was the demand for the stock that brokers took chances. Fully 2ooo0 shares were traded in before 10 o'clock, and Law son brokers did not offer any until the official opening time. By that time windows and cornices were crowded with spectators and an extra detail Of police had arrived on the scene.
 About 20 brokers had selling orders and they did not disclose their ordels until the time limit had expired. Great excitement was occasioned during the period of waiting because every per son who intimated that he had Yukon for sale would be seized and become the center of a bowling mob. The | first prices were at 5As, each broker being supplied with certain number of shares to dispose of at that figure. The price was then gradually advanced until the close when official offerings were at 6a4. At times the stock rose above the official price and sales were reported as high as 7k.
 The market was in charge of Harry Content and Prippe & Co.,. the former acting for Thomas W. Lawson. and tho latter for w. B. Thompson. W. B. Tn ompson paid the Guggenheims $5 share for 100000 shares, turning over $3 500,000 He has employed Lawson Q make the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
ROOSEVELT PARTY
 GIVEN BAD SCARE

New Orleans, March 2S.-A special dispatch to the Picayune from Vicks- burg, Miss, says:
 Just as Gen. Stephen D. Lee, Acting Mayor Harding and others were greet ing Mrs. Roosevelt and her party upon their arrival here today man 1t the railroad station created great ex- oitement by rushing toward tae group waiving grip. He was seized by the police and in spite of his strenuous protests, dragged back out of the crowd. The man said his name was George Shadid and that he Was on his way to Greenville, Miss The police held him until after the de- parture of Mrs. Roosevelt and her party for New Orleans"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
FACING SERIOUS CHARGES.
Two Negroes Are Accused of Assault
 Upon Young Girls.

E Jackson, Miss, March 28.-(Special.) Waddell Griggsby, negro, 35 years old, was lodged in jail here today, hay ing been convicted in the justice court at Tinnin, this county, on a charge of criminal assault. The victim in this instance was negro girl, Willie Gai- ter, aged IA, and physicians state she will probably die from the effects of her experiences at the hands of the brute. Griggsby stoutly denies his guilt.
 Judge Potter has ordered the grand jury to reassemble next Tuesday to investigate the case of George Smith, charged with attempt on little Fannie Comfort, and it will doubtless indict both and give immediate trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Countess Is Repentant.

Florence. March 2s.-It is regarded here that the Countess Montignoso has sent a letter to her former husband, King Fred eiick Augustus of Saxony, who is in Genoa, for the purpose of initiating negoti- af.ons forr econciliation with him. It is asserted that the Count will endeavor to demonstrate that she was a victim of court intrigues, that she deserves to be replaced in her former position and that Ter marriage with Signor Tosel1i, the music teacher, is invalid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Frisco Train Wrecked.

Oklahoma City, March 2S.-(Special) While running at speed of 25 miles an hour St. Louis and San Francisco passenger, train Mo- 407 was wrecked in deep cut one mile east of Bristow, Okla, at 3:45 o'clock this afternoon. The engine jumped Nthe track and was followed by the cars. The agent at Bristow denies that eight persons were killed, saying only the baggageman was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Mrs. Roosevelt Entertained.

Vicksburg. Miss, March 2S.-Mr' Roosevelt and party, who arrived here this morning after a drive through the military park accompanied by Gen. s. D. Lee. commander chief of the Confederate Veterans, departed at 2 o'clock aboard the Presidents yacht Mayfiower.
 In the National cemetery Ms. Roosevelt registered with the same pen the President used in registering when here in November. A collection of flow CTS were sent aboard the yacht by the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
KILLS HIS NElGHBoR.
After Committing the Act the Murderer
 Notifies Officers.

Roanoke, Va. March 2S.-A Times special from Wttheville, Va, says:
 w NY pand1a+on a ,yd11 l,,o,,,,, o;4; zen, fatally shot James Spoon this aft ernoon. Pendleton went to Spoons house, which is near his own home, called him out and shot him five times. He then went back to his home and notified a doctor and the officers, say ing:
 I have shot James Spoon"
 It has been thought for some time that Pendleton S mind was unbalanced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Young Woman Suicides.

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special )-Mrs. Fox Owen, young widow of 20, shot her self through the head this afternoon, dying instantly No word was left to indicate why she committed the rash deed. She was alone in her bedroom. The weapon was .3S calibre revolver. the barrel being placed at her right tenn pie. Her husband was killed by negroes some months ago, and this is supposed to have unbalanced her mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Duke Will Not Talk Matrimonv.

Rome. March 2S.-A semi official state- ment in the Italia says that all reports concerning the engagement between the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss ElSins are for tie most part imaginative, as the Duke could not decide the matter without inc consent or the King, which he has not yet asked, it being entirely opposed to .ourt etiquette to make such a request by letter or cable. The Duke is expected hero on Wednesday, when decision will be taken. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Imported Wash Fabrics

For tomorrow we show you the daintiest ma terias obtainable in Wash Fabrics. They come in the form of Fine Imported Batistes and Lingerie Cloth, AZ and 4o inches wide, beautifully embroid- cred in light blue, pink ecru and white. There is nothing daintier in design nor richer in pattern for the building of elegant evening waists and dresses. These materials were bought and imported direct by us to sell for $2.00 and S2.25 yard. Mon | on day, your choice of half dozen patterns. ssAU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
campb beII-Hannerman May Die

London, March 2S.-(Special Cable.) Sir Henry ampbell-Bannerman is no better. The bulletins from his bedside indicate that he is not improving and the public anxiety is growing more in- tense and the worst is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Children's Underwear

It is now the season when great care must be exercised in what we wear; that is, changing from winter garments into those which adapt themselves to spring. This gives us chance to introduce new ideas-and valuable ones; to tell you of such gar- ments so made that they perfect in result, and may be worn with complete comfort all through the summer. The little people need such clothes, and proper precaution demands them.
 Boys light weight best quality Balbriggan Un ion Suits with short sleeves and knee length. Efnn They are the happy medium of wear VO0
 Boys Athletic Uhdershirts, made of best qual- ty balbriggan, sleeveless. and an ideal garment for general wear, gymnasium or athletic work 2kn of any kind ..... .................... 6VV
 Chldrens very light weight Gauze Cotton Vests with high neck and long sleeves These are made for the sole purpose of an easy change 9kn from winter clothing ................... AOV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

We invite every young man in town to see our exhibit of Kirschbaum Handmade Suits. Our $20.00 sellers, far surpass anything ever shown. Come see us. Varley & Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Our Great Sale of $25.OO Suits Values in Waists, Skirts and Petticoats

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 eofwly,cn Alhnv es mh either egd Il upon in h Special lf Mono
 Hicut,w the egenmTH bloom m hk are have in u 12muhfm dare popmaf Ines dpa lgngtom o in m al omntu dange m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Wa sh Goods Values

Style is companion to neatness just the same as it is to elegance, and some of the most striking stylish effects are wrought in inexpensive wash fabrics We want to show you just what we mean by this talk and to show you in values. ~
 }2-inch Persian Lawn of sheer, smooth quality -the kind you buy usually for 2Oc. l2ln Monday. y...............,... ......... sa-%S
 3O-inch White Madras in fresh, new patterns. This is splendid quality, worth 25c 1Qn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

Kirschbaum Spring Suits are recognized as the standard of style, service, and economy. In fact, they measure up to the highest. Varley & Bauman Clothing Go. are our agents, at 1910 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Cheaper Passenuer Rates.

Effective April l tickets to Washing ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and other eastern points will be sold at a cheaper rate via Southern railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Gifts for the Tots

Our Shoe Department now presents you, be- sides the greatest values to be found in the leather world clever line of fun-makng gifts for the little folk. With every pair Of fechildren's shoes sold, these gifts go out to brighten the hours and days of the fun-seeking tots, and will mean more toward their real pleasure than even the shoes themselves.
 First there is the Teddy Bear Ball Game, something entirely new and simple, but built in exact accord with childish delight One of these games is given with every pair of children's shoes. There is also given with every pair of chidrens shoes a ticket which means chance to win our handsome Exer Ketch Iron Auto or dandy Teddy Bear. Besides those. we are offering these for to- morrow
 Ladies' $50 Black Kid, Light Sole, 2 7E Patent Tip Ribbon Ties, Monday ........ EssV
 Infants Brown Kid, Ankle Straps with Kant Slip soles, also same shoes in Patent Vic or White Canvass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
A FEW FACTS


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  neglect ed n eneraton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

Here is display of money-savers, of beauty builders, and of trade creators. Lively Specials that's a but so lively in their meaning that they get your interest and hold it. If you can find better values than these we wouldn't blame you for buy ing elsewhere.
 1000 yards of the best grade Black Taffeta that money can buy. This is beautiful dress Taffeta, every yard of ii guaranteed by Steele-Smth and will cost you $l5O anywhere efh Monday Special. ............ ............ assV
 New shipments of the popular Shantung Pon- gee, the queen of rough silks, and the rage of spring It is 27 inches wide. and can be had in almost any shade-such as Natural, Tan, Navy Reseda, Pink, Light Blue, Green and QEn
 WOOLENS-38-in All-Wool Serge, in navy brown red and black. This is absolutely all wool, and will cost you 7Sc everywhere. E0n Monday Special ..................... OOV
 We have just received new lot of that beau tiful Vole, that Wiry, crisp, round-thread Volle which has kept stream of customers coming to our counters. It is shown in all shades and black, and we mean it when we say it's value is Hn SIPS. Monday. for one day only ....... 1sVO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.

(. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

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Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
FROM A G, A. r. VETERAN.

Another Decoration day has come
and gone. How the years do go, and
how many of the dear old boys in
blue have passed on to that great be-
yond. Well, one who has faced
death as the old soldier did in the
sixties, ought not to fear it now
when he is old and sick and has suf-
fered all these years from wounds
and diseases contracted in defense of
this country of ours.
Silver tongued orators who crate
on Decoration Day and the Fourth
of July tell us to our faces what
great things we did from 81 to '65,
but little do they know what we suf-
fered. They laud us to the skies to
our faces, but if they have got a
place where an old soldier would and
could fill the bill just as we'll and
perhaps better, do they give him that
place? No. They must, through some
political deal, give that place to
some one who affiliated with their
party, although he was in a foreign
country when the soldier applicant
was barring his breast to the storm
of battle on Southern fields.
The writer was soldier and held
an appointive office under Governor
Clough, and when John Lind was
elected he was let out and man put
in his place who came from a foreign
land after the war; I was in more
than twenty battles, wounded unto
death, and am Republican, and in
all probability shall always remain
one.
I always shall remember that it
was q DemOcrat who gave mo tho
wound I am suffering with.
Another thing, l only wish that
| could take some of those who are
kicking about pensions into the cy-
clone and hell of those battle as
saw them.
AN OLD SOLDIER.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
First Baptist Chu III.

The following is the list of subjects
and services for the month Of June.
The evening services will ke lllustrat.
ed by the electric lantern.
June 7th-a. m. "God's Sovereignty
followed by the communion service.
8 p. m.-"Bible Manners and Gust.
oms:" s .,-
June 14th-a. m. "The Liberty of
Sonship." Z. m Annual Children's
Day service.
June 21-a. m. mans. Greatest
Privilege" P. inflow We Got Our
Bible, Tho Need OF Revelation and
The Ancient Documents !"
June 28-a. m. 'sParables Of Privi.
lege and Service. z. m. rThe Story
OF The English Bible"
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
SAD CASE OF DROWNING.

About $3.50 Sunday afternoon
William and Eddie Maurek were
drowned in the Cedar river near
Baudler's, just north of the CITY, One
brother, Louie, was rescued. The
brothers had been out in the upper
river during the afternoon. The two
older ones had keg of beer with
them in the boat. AS they were re-
turning home the oldest one, while
changing his position in the boat, is
supposed to have overturned it,
William, aged %, and Eddie, aged
13, were drowned. Louie, aged FL,
clung to the overturned boat until he
was rescued by Herman and Otto
Baudler in a boat. The river was
dynamited for the two bodies and
about O'Clock Wills body was re-
covered and early the next morning
the body of little Eddie was found.
The three boys were children of
Mrs. Josephine Maurek, widow of
James Maurek, who lives in the
third ward and is an Industrious and
hard working woman. Four children
survive. The accident is a peculiarly
sad one and needs no comment. The
mother had just returned Sunday
from the Bohemian cemetery near
Myrtle, where she had visited her
husbands grave. Great sympathy
is shown for the family and in a
practical and helpful way. Funeral
services, conducted by Rev. C. D.
Belden, will he held at the house
this, Wednesday, morning, at 8
o'clock. Interment in the Bohemian
cemetery near Myrtle, in Hayward
township. s5 Il
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
Che Urut1acrtpt.
AUSTIN EDNEsDAY JUNE 3, 1908
*SCHLEuRERS SCHnLI!!IgER
YOUR WATCH


foot yesterday mosning making bad
wound.
The Baptist Ladies Mission Circle
will meet with Mrs. Lee Lewis on Ken
wood avenue this afternoon. Papers
will be read by Mrs. Mary NJ. Pace
and Mrs n. +. Earl.
Mr.. T. kanum is confined to his
bed with severe attack of the grip.
Mrs. Louis Dahlqust is i'll with
the grip.
Mrs. George Adams is lying seri-
ously ill at her home on West Grove
street. y s# . ,.: l.,
Mrs. I. n. Howe has takeu charge
Of the rag carpet and rug work at the
Austin Rug factory at the head of
Main street. Bring in your work and
it will be given prompt and careful at
tention
Got to going, can't stop, people
want 'em, we make 'em, penay pictures
and post cards till July 18th, over
Halls grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan W. Hogan left
Monday for Northwood, Ia, to attend
the funeral of their little grandson, the
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hogan.
They expect to return tomorrow.
George and Herbert Hogan vent
to Northwood, La, yesterday to attend
the funeral of their brothers child.
Rev. c. A. Affeldts, Evangelical
Lutheran, will again conduct German
service at the AdVentist's church, cor.
ner Kenwood aud College streets, next
Sunday afternoon, June 9TH. Services
begins at $3.50. ! j..
For sale-Y Young pigs. J. l.. Lewis
new phone. tt
FOR sale or trade-A complete 2e
horse power thleshing outfit. South
ern Minnesota Land Co. If
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Christiansor
of Newry were CALLING on friends anG
relatives Monday.
The East Side Sunday School vii
give an entertainment next Friday eve
ming, consisting of comic stereoptico1
pictur.s. songs, readings, etc. Ther'
will be refreshments served. Thil
school has been growing steadily unde'
the faithful care of Mr.. j. B. Howell
A strong band of teachers are standing
by the work.
Rev F. <. knopf is preaching al
interesting series OF Sunday evening
sermons on "Man In His Relations.
Last sunday cIeAlAg ne spoke VI
"Man as Lover". Next sunday eve
ming the subject will be "Man AS 1
Father"
AT the Congregational church las
Sunday morning, after missionar!
sermon by the pastor it was voted t.
assume the entire salary Of Miss Oliv'
Vaughan, who is a missionary at. Had
jim, Turkey, and who ia member O.
this church. Pledges were taking
amounting to 1856, the Sunday Schoo
added $500 and the G. E. Society $2
and the entire salary will soon be rails
ed. Miss Vaughan is the daughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. D. h. Vaughan of Lans
ing. She is doing very efficient worl
iu her mission work.
Miss Lillian Jensen of Rose Creel
has been spending the past week wit
her sister, Mrs. Clyde Bemis, at Coz
with, la.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

n. O. Basford arrived from Den
yer on Monday and has taken temper
ary charge of the Austin Register in
which be owns q half interest. The
other half is owned by Mrs. Johu
Bingham.