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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Washington, June 17.-(speeial )-News of the death of Representative Wiley at Hot Springs, Va, came tonight in the shape of a telegram to J. J. Speight, sec retary to the late congressman from Capt. Oliver Wiley, brother of the deceased.
 Very few congressman are now here. There will, of course, be a congressional funeral under arrangements made by the sergeant-at-arms of the House. In the absence of that officer and his chief deputy that duty devolves upon Mir. Estey, the cashier in the office. It is expected that all of the Alabama delegation in Congress will attend the funeral and senators and representatives from the ad- joining states will be asked to serve on the congressional funeral committees.
 On account of a service of nearly eight years in the House Colonel Wiley had q, large acquaintance with public men, and he was among the most active members of Congress. The House committees to which he was assigned were military af- fairs and militia.
 At the time he was taken to the Vir- ginia hotel Hot Springs, there was little hope of his recovery. He had been gradu- ally wasting away. but he himself did not seem to realize that his end was so near, and he made a hard fight for his life.
 Throughout the congressman illness here his wife and son, Lieut.. N. J. Wiley Fifth artillery, U. S. A, and the lieuten- ants wife have been constantly at the sufferers side, while his brother, Capt. 0. C. Wiley, arrived here yesterday from Troy. Ala. Arrangements for the depar- ture of the family with the body of the congressman have not been completed, but the party probably will leave Hot Springs in a prlvate car tomorrow night for Montgomery, Ala, where interment will | be made The arrangements for the funeral will not be completed until their arrival there.
 l Sketch of His Life.
 Ariosto A. Wiley was born at Clayton, Ala, November 6, 1S4S, and graduated from Emory and Henry college, Virginia, in 1S71 He came to Montgomery >n 1872 and shortly afterwards formed a partner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
MAN WHO SAID HE COULD MAKE
 DIAMONDS HAS DISAPPEARED

Paris, June 1.-The Lemoine diamond case came to a sensational ending with an unexpected climax this afternoon. Le- moine has fled and his famous formula for the manufacture of diamonds is a fantastic farce.
 Henry Lemoine was taken into custody few months ago on the charge of hay ing secured money from Julius Wernher, the English diamond merchant on false pretenses. Lemoine declared he could manufacture diamonds, and it is alleged that on this representation he secured large sum of money from MT. Wernher. Lemoine was released to give him an op- portunity to vindicate himself by exhibit ing stones of his own manufacture. When the case was called in court today Le- moine did not appear. and it was an- nounced that he had fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
East Lake Casino.

This is the day Will Van Dorn will give a public exhibition of his ability to get out of handcuffs. The member } of the Birmingham police department are greatly interested in this feat and they will all be on hand. This gen. tleman will, in the streets of Birming
 ham, this afternoon, be handcuffed by a committee chosen for the occasion.
 He will then be chained to moving vehicle. He will extricate himself from the handcuffs. On Friday night at the Casino he will get out of straight jack The bill at the Casino this week is pleasing large crowds daily. There is plenty to amuse everyone. On the bill are Gertrude Fiske, Johnny Mcclure, Marguerite Newton & Co.,, and others. The performances begin at S:45 o'clock. Reserved seat tickets purchased uptown at the cigar stanf in the Brown Marx building entitle the holder to free admission to the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
LEVEE BREAKS AND
 FARMS RUINED

St. Charles, Mo, June 17.-Four hum dred feet of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway embankment which served as a levee protecting St. Charles county farms from the Missouri river, gave way this afternoon and 4OOO acres of farm lands were immediately inundated. A wall of water Il feet high swept through the crevasse and frightened families of farm CTS, who fled for their lives to high ground.
 For the past two days the railway com pany has had forces of laborers, aug mented by farmers, working day and night to stop the water from sweeping through the embankment. Despite thelr efforts an east wind sent the water against the embankn1ent with sufficient force to cause it to suddenly collapse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
MARINE CORPS OFF
 FOR THE ISTHMUS

Washington, June H.-Eight hundred additional officers and enlisted men of the marine corps are to be sent to the isthmus of Panama in anticipatiop of the coming elections there They will be sent by the direction of the President and will leave the United States on the battleships New Hampshire and Idaho next Saturday and Sunday. About 300 officers and men of the marine corps are now on their way to the isthmus. which with those now there and those to be sent on the New Hampshire and Idaho will total 125O officers and men. Admin istration officers say the additional force is being sent for use in case of necessity but they do not think there will be the slightest need for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
GILCHRIST WINS
 FOR GOVERNOR

Tallahassee, Fla, June 17.-Returns re- ceived tonight from yesterdays dem ocratic primary indicate the nomination of Albert Gilchrist of Punta Gorda for gov- ernor over J. N. c. Stockton of Jackson vile, who advocated state prohibition. Gilchrist early in the campaign declared himself in favor of local option. The con test for the United States Senate is very olose tonights returns indicating that Duncan U Fletcher leads Governor Brow ard by about 1000 votes.
 Danetteh Mays, for Congress in the Third district, has probably defeated J. Walter Kehoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
INVADE
 PERSIAN COUNTRY

Tihis, June 17.-Detachments of the Russian force under General Snark1tt whi ich recently invaded Persian territory in punishment for the depredations of Persian bandits, are now with drawins: from the Persian frontier to Bolesuva7 With the payment by Persia of the in- demnity exacted by Russia, the diff culty with Teheran is considered at an end.
 The advance of Turkish troops against vrumiah, in Persian Armenia still continues. This situation arises from boundary dispute and questio l of sovereignty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Montgomery, June H-(Special.)-Be- cause he could not let liquor alone and having gone down into the depth or despondency result, w. B. Merri- weather, street car man, shot hole in his own head today, inficting wound from which he died in a few moments. His little son, John, years of age, was in the room just before the shot was hred and was told by the father that he was going to take his own life. Before the boy could get any one to the room the fatal shot had been fired.
 Merriweather was about 3S years or age and had been in the employ of the street railway company for some time. He was cousin of James Merriweather,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
Killed in Boxing Contest.

Philadelphia, June 17.-Thomas Hagen or Haze, a marine stationed at League Island navy yard, was killed tonight by blow over the heart in a six-round boxing bout with Johnny" Hogan, a local pugilist, on board the battleship Mississippi. The boxing bout was the feature of an entertainment and smoker given by the crew of the Mississippi. Hagen was 2S years old. He had been ill for a week and entered the ring, it is said, against the advice of the ships surgeon. Hogan, his opponent, fled after the collapse of Hagen and has not been located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

ship with Samuel F. Rice in the practice of law
 His first public service was member of the legislature in 1SS4-S5, and also served for many years as member of the City Council of Montgomery. On several occasions he represented the state at the national democratic convention. and was also for a time a member of the state democratic committee.
 He was elected to the legislature sec ond time in 1888 and was on the stan or Governor Seay with the rank of colonel, and later on he was a member of the state senate He was married in 1877 to Miss Mittie A. Noble of Montgomery. They have one son, Noble J. Wiley who, with his mother, was at the bedside when the end came.
 Colonel Wiley was elected to Congress in 1900 while still a member of the state senate. He has been renominated at each successive primary since that time, de- feating his opponent on May IS last by al- most two to one vote. During the Span- ish-American war Colonel Wiley was In command of the Fifth regiment United States volunteers, known as immunes. He was the chief of General Lawton's staff at Santiago for Il months and special legal adviser to Major General Wood in the reorganization of govern ment in the Cuban provinces outside of Havana.
 Colonel Wiley made himself very pop ular with the present administration at Washington, and was known as the peI- sonal friend of Secretary Taft. He was with the congressional party that went to the Philippines about three years ago and cemented the attachment that existed at that time between him and Judge Taft.
 In his fatal illness Colonel Wiley sui fered intensely. He developed infiam- matory rheumatism about 10 weeks ago in Washington, and has not since then been able to leave his room. He was removed to Hot Springs, Va, about 10 days ago with the hope that the water there would do him good but he grew considera blv worse until the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
Loop the Loop.

Mile. Loubert's act at East Lake this week is the most sensational of the season, an act that causes every spec tator to feel the blood run faster through his veins. She loops the loop and jumps the death gap every after noon and night. Tn ere is band con- cert afternoon and night and 20 other attractions, including the Scenic rail Admission Is free to all picnic par ties at the lake. Next week the Mel burn troup ~~of daring acrobats-five in number-will be the attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
RAGE TRACK BILL
 WILL 60 THROUGH

Baton Rouge, La, June 17.-After the close vote of to in the committee last night, decided that the LOCK ahli- race track gambling bill should re- ceive a favorable report, surprise was created here today when 1t was an nounced that no minority report would he made on the bill. It was also re- ported that several members of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
Instrcted for Bryan.

Raleigh, N. C., June 1.-The Seventh North Carolina district democratic con- vention met at Ashboro today and nom- mated Robert D. Payne of Bisco for Congress, elected four delegates to the Denver convention and adopted resolu- tons instructing for Bryan. The names of the delegates are Frank Amefeld. Monroe; R. R. Ross, Ashboro; s. w. Finch, Lexington, and J. R. Blair, Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
RESPONDENT OVER FATE
 HE TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

the old man who tried to Kill himseil on his wife's grave a few days ago. He had been Respondent for long time' being unable to control his appetite TOT drink. it is said. Lately he seemed to become very Respondent over 1t and was freouently heard to express dissatisfac- tion with life.
 The weapon was a small .22 calibre par Tor rifle. It was put against his head and the trigger pulled with the toe. The pull let made a clean hole in the middle or the forehead, not as large as the end of a lead pencil, which the undertaken covered up with piece of adhesive plas- fer. There was no blood and no other wound, the ball not going through the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
IMPORTANT ORDER
 BY COM MISSION
TRUNK LINES ENTERING BlR- MlNGHAM MUST ABSORB THE SWITCHING CHARGES ON BlR- MINGHAM SOUTHERN.

Montgomery, June 17.-(Special 1.-The railroad commission today made an or der requiring the trunk lines entering Birmingham to absorb switching charges on the Birmingham Southern at compet- tive points The effect of the order is to require payment to the Birmingham Southern in every case where it is nec- essary to put houses on the same basis as those situated on the Birmingham Belt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
Candidates for Congress.

Montgomery. June 17.-tSpecial.)-It is understood here tonight that R. T. Good wyn S. H. Dent and Thomas J. Hall of Montgomery; w. H. Sanford of Troy, Henry Opp of Opp and c. R. Bricken of Luverne will be candidates to succeed Congressman Wiley. who died in Hot Springs, Va, today. The vacancy will be filled by special election called by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
BOND ELECTION
 MAY BE CALLED OFF People Are ApathetiC sn Road
 Improvement WORK OF THE CONFERENCE Methodists at Attalla Raise Money for Missions and Montgomery Women's
 coIeee-knights Decorate
 Graves of Deceased.
WORK OF THE CONFERENCE

Gadsden, June 17-(Special )-Because of general apathy on the road question the county commissioners are considering the advisabiity of calling off the proposed bond election for road purposes. Those Lest informed are in doubt as to whether or not the proposition can be carried at this time. And as a failure to carry would bar another election for a period of two years it is thought best to defer the mat ter until a more favorable time. Unless more favorable sentiment manifests itself before that time the commissioners will take some action on the matter at their session in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

committee who had voted against a favorable report will vote for the bill when it comes up for final passage.
 The bill recently passed the house and is now before the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

Col. T. G. Bush of Birmingham is spend ing few days in the city, the guest of his son, T. c. Bush, Jr. He is accom- panied by his wife and they came through from Birmingham in their automobile. MT. Bush talks very enthusiastically in reference to the early resumption of oper- atlon by the reorganized company taking over the Southern Steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18

The second day of the Methodist confer ence in session at Attalla witnessed some- very important work accomplished. One thousand dollars was raised for the mis- sion fund for the support of the Rev. Eugene Yann, who is a missionary from this district in Brazil
 A sum in excess of this was readily sub scribed for the new Montgomery Women's college building, which are to be erected college buildings which are to be erected this city has been chosen missionary leader for the district. Tonight Dr. J. H. Mccoy of the Birmingham college ad- dressed the assemblage. Tomorrow the selection of delegates to the annual con- ference will be taken up and at the close of this work Bishop Morrison will deliver a sermon.
 One of the features of the conference was an address last night by the Rev. Frank Culver of Birmingham. He spoke on the early work of the pioneer Meth odsts in this state and held a large au- dence with a very interesting discourse.
 On yesterday the local knights decorated the graves of the departed members of the order. TWenty-two graves were thus visited. Tomorrow night the regular me morial services will be held at the Knights of Pythias hall and general in vitation has been extended to the public to attend. regular programme has been arranged for the occasion. Among those who will address the meeting are: Judge Disque, Congressman John L. Bur nett, Dr. E. S. Jones, Hon. J. M. Danally of Montgomery, grand keeper of records and seals of the state of Alabama.
 The graves decorated yesterday were those of c. N. Afford, L. Ash, A. J. Blair, Meekins Browning, W. L. Echols, II. Herzberg Jr., w. M Meeks, w. G. Brock way, William Hagen, W. T. Gilmore, J. D. Snyder, R. B. Zuber, G. E. Turrentine, w. W. Ross, Louis L. Dean, M. B. Sibert, J. L. Tanner, John W. Hannah J. l.. Mill saps, John T. Martin and John W. Dun l can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Death of Infant.

Death of Infant. The remains of the infant son of MT. and Mrs. T. A. Majors of North Bir- mingham was sent to Longvew for in- terment yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-18
E. T. Shaw & s-on. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,,
 Wallace c. Johns, Manager.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
1 ARIA BOBS UP AGAIN.
Famous Window Smash1r,
Who Was Thought Dead,
Appears at Ashland

:. Ashland, Jan. s.-Maria Sweeney,
the famous window smasher, whoee
obituary was published in papers all
over the country two years ago. popped
up last night at Ashland. She at
once got into the hands of the police
and was sent out of town by the
next train before she had gotten q
chance to wreck her vengeance on
any Of Ashland's plate glass fronts.
Maria is well known throughout the
official In Wisconsin and Minnesota
In her younger days she was school
teacher near Stevens Point. Wis, but
became addicted to morphine. After
that she wandered about. She was
married once or twice and her son,
Joe. accompanies her in her wander.
ings. He Is seven years DID,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
ANNA JARnURZEK, q DIVORCE
: Az CASE. s ;aS 1861

Anna OuestruSky Jarmurzek. the
young woman. who, while acting 40
nurse girl. kidnapped the three days
old Giaque BABY from its home in
Minneapolis. taking it to Duluth.
where after q week 1t was discovered
and safely returned tn it's distracted
parents is gain mixe1 up In an
unusual proceeding.
Her husband, who has sued for
divorce on the ground that she is
convict, having been sentenced to the
st. Cloud reformatory on the charge
of kidnapping, is to have his right to
divorce contested by the young
woman who has employed an attorney
to defend her.
Acting for Anna. E. r. Lynch will
attack the right of the commission
that revised the statutes to make new
law. The commission changed the law
governing divorces so as to allow a
divorce from person who had been
sentenced to confinement either in the
states prison or reformatory. The
legal fight promises to show many
new points aud is 10 ked upon as
being a test case of sweeping i'm
porta1ce.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
.LITJLfFALLSl9O7-l9 1908
MAYORS Wish for New Year
best Thln9 OF Last
Year

The Minneapolis Journal asked
mayors of Q dozen towns what was the
best thing which happened In 1907
and what Was the best thing that
could happen in 1908 Mayor Moe.
glein thus responded for Little Falls
The best thing that happened to
Little Falls the last year was that
during the recent money ringency all
the banks in this city Z maintained
such condition that all checks pre-
septed at all times were paid in cash.
= The best thing that could happen to
Little Falls in 1908 would be the
building of another railroad though
the city, so that manufacturers would
be persuaded to start enterprises here
to take advantage OF the great natural
source of waterpower.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
DISTRICT COURT

The district court has rendered de.
cisions in two Of the cases which came
up before and were submitted to the
court ut the special term of court in
December. Ia the case in which
Herman Ruschke appealed from q
decision of the probate court in the
probatiny Of tho estate of August
Rusohka, deceased, the decision has
been ordered to stand ..-
In the case of the village of Motley
vs.. George Lavoy which was appealed
by the defendant has rendered
its decision that the order be
reversed and the defendant dis
charged. At q previous trial judge
ment had been rendered against the
defendant.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
GILBERT

Jan. 6.-Carl Johpson came down
from Brainerd Tuesday to spend New
Years at home He returned Thurs
day.
Mrs. August Berzlun is on the sick
list as ara several Of the CELEBRITIES
this week.
, Chas. Hedlund was at the county
seat on business matters Friday.
August Berglund made . trip to
Brainord Saturday.
While playing in company with
another boy Sunday afternoon, Carl
Berglund had the misfortune to fall
on bis arm in some way, breaking it
just above the wrist. He was. taken
to Little Falls where the broken bono
was set and he Is doing nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
DULCE

Jan. 3.-The spring weather still
continues.
There was q party at G Olson s New
Years evening. All report good
time
Frank Sterr, Jr, has purchased the
Jimmy Welsch place and is going to
build thereon.
Charles Scott lost his valuable horse
Tuesday. ..- a.-4..-. ...s.. III e.
The oytser supper and sleighing
party 1T Andrew Esroalson's Sunday
evening was well attended
Our society bells are having little
rest now.
liver Esrealson and Lewis Larson
called at J. Polinsky's last Saturday.
r < Sterr was breaking bronchos
yesterday and had runaway.
L Larson went to town yesterday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
SULLIVAN Lake

Dec. 20 to Jan. 4.-Lagrippe has
taken firm hold of the people in this
vicinity.
Z. E. Looks baby has been quite
sick with bad cold the past week.
It is some better at this writing.
Mrs. Ford is qni+e SICK with an IT.
tack of bronchitis
Miss Hazel Coog Gives dance at
the Cook house on Squaw point this
evening, Jan. 18th.
T. S. Look is hauling his hay from
across the lake, taking advantage of
the snow.
Il. F. Ford is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Look at present.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
East Darling

Jan. 1.-Many of our farmers were
q the county seat today to attend q
meeting of the Farmers Insurance
company.
The Young peoples society met at
Green Grove farm last Sunday and q
good time was had.
August Lindahl went to the woods
Sunday.
G. e. johnson. who owns 80 acres
of land in section "a, will move here
in the spring from Newark,
n j.
Peter Nylen fell from a telephone
pole, but was not badly hurt.
Miss Olivia and Elsie Anderson have
been visiting with their uncle through
the holidays.
August Nelson of Pleasant Prairie
has rented the Bell Creek farm for
one year.
Adolph johnson is quite ill again.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
CHANGE IN FREI9HTS.


Freight changes which are calculated
to make shorter runs and give better
services in this locality, have been
made on this division of the Northern
Pacific since January 1. According
to these changes Freight No. 81,
which has been running between st.
Paul and Staples will no longer 70
to Staples, but will make this city its
terminal. No. 1872, which has had the
run of from Morris to Brainerd, pass.
ing through this city, viii hencsforth,
on reaching Little Falls. couple onto
the cars left over BY. No. 81 and
proceed to Staples as No. 81. No. a.
aud No. % will be cut ont, No. a
taking their places and doing local
work. between Brainerd and this city.
On the return trip No. 81 ia run az
No. So and No. 1872 90 No. 121.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
L. ..ANDERSON IN :. TRAIN
-...- WIRE CI

Word has been received here from
R. L. Anderson. formerly of this
city, who il at present laid up in a
hospital in Missoula. Montana. as tho
result of an accident. While the
freight train, on which Mr.. Anderson
is fireman, was rounding a curve on
the Northern Pacific line short
distance out Of Lewiston, Montana, on
December 8th, it collidsd into the rear
end of another train. causing con.
siderable damage. The engineer had
seen. however. that a collision could
not be avoided, and calling to Ander-
son to jump he jumped out himself,
sustaining broken ankle as a result.
Mr.. Anderson was busy shoveling coal
at the time and it was all be could
do to throw himself out in time to
escape being caught in the wrecksge.
but he sustained some very severe
injuries IN falling. His loft leg was
broken below the knee and dislocated
at the knee, and 1t will be some time
before he will be able to leave the
hospital.