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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
FOUL PLAY CHARGED IN
 DEATH OF CHINA'S RULERS

New York, November 16.-Despite the fact that late cable reports from Picking declare the regency of Prince Chun, following the death of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, means period of progressive reforms and tho introduction of many western methods into the imperial palace, members of the Chinese Reform association in this city are inclined to the belief that the sudden deaths of the rulers of the em- pire spell nothing but reaction for China and a further retarding of the progress they had hoped for.
 These reformers boldly assert that the Emperor's taking off was the result of foul play. They apparently are not concerned as to the manner of the Elm press Dowager's death, but declare that if the Emperor, Kuang Hsu, had sur vived the Dowager he would have given a new impulse to the reforms which he advocated in 1898. while tenn porarily advised by Rang Yu Wei.
 The Chinese Reform association branch in this city gave out tonight copy and translation of a code dis patch received today from Shanghai, as follows:
 fYuan Shai Kai poisoned the Elm peror. Please cable to Picking to at tack him."
 It was declared at the Mott street headquarters of the association that identical dispatches had been sent to branches of the reform association in various sections of the world
 Dispatches from Peking tonight tell of the aggressive attitude of the reform element in China.
 Rang Yu Wei. the reformer, claims to have a following of several million Chinaner scsttercd through various
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

zation and is taking about a legislature being allowed to elect its own senator. Four years ago Depew was reelected without the legislature having any say in the matter, but now that he has lost out with the powers which control the New York lawmaking body, he is inclined to defend the constitutional right of those who sit at Albany. 1t probably tickled the President exceedingly. Root, if elected will take high rank in the Senate from the start. He will at once be initi- ated into the inner Aldrich circle and be a powerful factor In shaping legisla- tion irrespective of what committee as- signments the steering committee gives him. MT. Root never has held an elective most astute lawyer into prominence as a. most astute lawyer. As such he has been able to do what would seem inn possible, finding a sembance of legal war rant for all manner of Rooseveltian crotehets, thereby stamping himself a most superior counselor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

ly fought by those who have hereto fore opposed him in the hope that the case can be held up throughout the ses- sion. If successful Judge Taft will be asked to select another man. Hundley's friends express confidence in his con firmation before March 4. Should it not be acted upon they believe Judge Taft as President will continue to send his name to the Senate until confirmed or reflected. Senator Bacon of Georgia ana Senator Foraker of Ohio will lead the fight against Hundley this winter.
 The strongest card held by Judge Hundley is the willingness expressed by the two Alabama senators for his confirmation. In fact 1t is very un usual for a nomination to be held up as has Judge Hundley's when the sen ators of the state make no objection to confirmation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Emile Stickef's Life Is Lost
 and Auto Race Ends
CAUSED BY BURST TIRE
Fatal Termination tc the 24-Hour Auto Race Occurs at 2:4o O'Clock This
 Morning-Strang Is
 Heart-Broken.

Emile Stricker was almost instantly killed this morning about 2;4O o'clock, his RenauIt car smashed and the 24- hour automobile race has been called on.
 The affair was one of the most tragic that ever happened in Birmingham. Lewis Strang started the race at seven minutes past o'clock and was relieved by stricIker at 12.4s a. m. stricker was driving the car at a terrific speed and at the finish of his first hour was seven miles inside the record. During this hour he made 54 miles.
 In the ear with him was Leon Bar rows, a Birmingham boy who is ehauf- feur for G. C. Crawford. Barrows was badly bruised and rendered slightly unconscious by the force with which he was thrown.
 The car was travelling at the rate of 60 miles an hour and the accident occurred on the west end of the track. Just how it occurred is not known, but it is be- # tisved to have been caused by ed sire ex- eJlosion. Just as the car started around the curve one tire exploded, which was followed closely by another explosion. The car doubled in the air and circled around several times, then lay thrashing about after smashing into the fence. A
 Everyone rushed to the place and | nd stricker lying on his face in the n,isd,- of the track several feet behind the ma chine, while Barrows was several feet behind him.
 Stricker was unconscious and was barely breathing. His face and head was smashed, several ribs broken and also one leg and arm. In fact nearly every bone in his body was broken. A streteher was quickly made and he was removed to an electric car and a hurry trip started toward Birmingham, ambuIances being telephoned to meet the car, but he expired very few moments after leaving the Fair grounds.
 Stricker was German, being a native of the province of Alsace-Lorraine. He lived in America for a long number of years, but for the past four years had re- sided in France, returning to America a few weeks ago to drive Robert Graves Mercedes car in the Vanderbilt cup race on October 24.
 He was a bosom friend of Lewis Strang, a strong attachment having arisen be- tween them. He taught Strang his first lessons in automobile racing, and they were much together from this time until his death. He was 33 years of age, and unmarried. He has practically no rela- tives, the only known ones being some cousins who live in New York.
 The shock of his sudden death almost dazed Lewis Strang and William Pickens, who promoted the race. They immediate ly called everything off and will leave for Savannah after the funeral to take part in the 4O0-mile race there on Thanksgiv- ing Day.
 The remains were removed to the Green Undertaking establishment, where they will be held pending funeral arrange ments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Booth Failure Is Heavy.

Chicago, November 16.-The Tribune to- morrow will say that preliminary figures submitted to the bankers creditors com mittee of A. Booth & Co.,, which went into a. receivership some time ago, indicate that if the assets were sold and the busi- ness wound up the proceeds would not exceed 40 cents on the dollar of the com pany's indebtedness. This applies round- ly to the $5,50o,0oO indebtedness. including that owed to the banks. Such a showing, the story states. would leave nothing for the $6, 800 000 capital stock. It will be some time before the auditors will be able to give a definite statement of the value of the assets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Lumber Cut Decreased.

Minneapolis, November 16.-With practi- cally all the mills of the northwest closed down for the season. J. E. Rhoades, sec rotary of the Northern Pine Manufsctur- CTS, association, stated today that he es- inmates the lumber cut of the northwest from 10 to l5 per cent below that at the close of last season. The total cut last year was 2,5o000Oo coo feet. The Minneapo- lis cut will exceed that of last year by at least 10 per cent, probably being more than 250.000,000 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page |.

rage |. Emile Stricker killed in auto race Tariff revision is puzzling question. Damocles' sword hangs over China. Gompers says he will go to jail. Hundleys name will be sent to Senate. Root announces for Senate. Foul play charged in Chinese capital.
 Page 2. Judge Camp opens inferior court in Ensley. Big trump card in Gunness trial.
 Page 3. Woman's clubs to meet in Montgomery. G,lttering work under way at Bessemer. Bryan's majority in Alabama.
 Page z. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Alderman John c. Forney to tender his resignation tomorrow night IT. c. Mcdonald writes another letter in answer to John w. Sibley on prohibit ton question. walker Memorial Methodist church to he erected at Elmwood station on West End car line, Another little girl burned at open grate.
 Page 6. Court records.
 Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine Foibles and Fancies by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Japan nas eyes on China Sugar growers want high tarifr.
 Page g. Irregular tone in stock market. Wheat. corn and oats decline. Cotton is not so active and lower.
 Page 10. twenty -four-hour auto race. Chicago man sentenced to prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

ins will be utilized for greater reforms, if precautions now taken at Pekin against a sudden insurrection can be made. To- night a large number of the gendarmes were withdrawn and the streets presented a deserted appearance. The police, in en- forcing the morning edict. tore the re- maining shreds of color from the shops and vehicles before sundown. The people have adopted dress of mourning and all officials are attircd in white. The build ings are dreped In blue and black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Convict Road BuiIdjno,

Richmond. Va, November 16.-At to-
 American Prison association, w. W. Has
 kell warden of the Western penitentiary, Lansing, Kan, delivered his annual ad- dress to the Wardens' association, Of which he is president The rest of the ses- sion was taken up with papers on the convict road building system of Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
tiisoen Out for Good.

Springfield, Mass. November 1s.-Thom- as L. HisgeF West Springfield, the in- dependence candidate for President this year. and last years candidate for Gov esnor announced today that he is out of politics for good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Tom Taesart Not In Race.

Indianapolis, November 16.-Thomas Taggart, former democratic national chairman announced today that he is not candidate for United States Senator. The announcement followed a conference between MT Taggart and John W. Kern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

countries outside of China. He is at present at Penang. Straits settlement, and it is said by his adherents in New ork that dispatches were received from him last week predicting that the Emperor was about to be sssassinated and urging that the powers intervene 10 prevent such an eventuality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Wealthy Iron Man Dead.

Youngstown. Ohio. November l6-- George Todd. one of the wealthiest men of Mahoning valley, with large iron and steel interests, died here tonight. He was B son of David Todd Ohio's war Governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Americans In Fine Form.

Melbourne, November 16.-Beals c. Wright and F. B. Alexander, the Amer ican tennis cracks competing in the Victorian singles championship, played magnificent opening games today, easi- ly defeating their local opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
charoed With EmbezzIement.

Columbus, Ga, November 16-E. B. AL inond, secretary-treasurer of the Beach Hardware company, was arrested tonight on an indictment charging embezzlement of $i6,Oo0 of the companys funds. He was released on 5000 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

The only witnesses up to date VI advocated reduction of schedul' two or three importers of Scot English ales; a couple of manuf; of dye colors, who want to get raw materials in free. and Jc Yerkes, representing a number c pendent plug tobacco manufacture are smarting under the exactions American tobacco company, whi absorbed all the licorlce paste f In the country and charges ext prices for the sweetening that gS chewing tobacco.
 And today comes the sugar trus followed later by the Steel ti1 cotton. silk. wool, flax and misoel interests, all after an increase hope of securing the retention of u ent schedules.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
HORNS FOR SIX FROM wALDRON.
Candidates From Sister City Initiated
 by Local Elks.

A special meeting of the Elks lodge was held Friday night, the occasion being the imitation of a class of six candidates from Woldron, who were elected sev. eral weeks ago to membership in the order. Those in the party were G. M. Grandstaff, Dr. L. D. Duncan, H. l.. Fuller, George S. Forester, w. A. Andus and H.. C. Hunt.
 The initiation Of these new candidates commenced about 9 o'clock and lasted until midnight and during the three hours de voted 10 this work much fun was had by the old members at the expense oi the candidates. At the close of the initiation work a choice spread was served which was greatly enjoyed by all present.
 All of these gentlemen expressed themselves as being delighted with the manner in which they were entertained and returned home with a warm spot in their hearts for Mena and its hospi-
 table people.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Washington. July iS.-The Standard OH company. staggerd by the imposi ton Of the fine Of 29 million dollars imposed upon it by Judge Landis oi Chicago. and fearing a similar out come to other suits still to be tried has been begging for mercy.
 Thus far it has been turned down by the administration. both President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft having agreed 10 let the case come to a final decision in the United States supreme court II did not become known that John D. ArchboId. vice president oi the Standard Oil company, visited the White House. before President Roose- welt retired to Oyster Bay, and made application for a compromise.
 The Standard. in effect. proposed that the government should consent Go a nominal fine in each one of the cases. on the principle that this was the first offense. or at least that it was the first case to be publicly prose euted The administration reply was mo"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
DRIVEN HOME FOR SLEEP.
John Thompson Found the Heat at
 Memphis IntoIerable.

John Thompson. who went to Memphis little over a week ago intending to remain at least two weeks, returned to his home iu Meua Friday, almost worn out by lack of sleep and the torment of mosquitoes.
 Mir. Thompson stated Saturday morning that if he had had two hours of sleep on auy night while in Memphis, he was ready 10 be accused of wilful misrepresenta- ton. He states that the nights are not only nuendurably hot to persons accustomed to life in Meua, but that the hotels are swarming with mosquitoes that fill the cup of nightly misery to overflow.ng.
 MT. Thompson was accompa- nied upon his return by Lincoln Lawrence of Memphis, man of considerable means, who is now looking over this section with view to investing and heating
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
TIE BERMUDA ONION
Grows to Perfection In Polk County and The Crop Is a Money
 Maker.


 Fred Ortlieb, one of the most successful gardeners 10 this coun ty has left at The Star office a sample of the white Bermuda onion as grown ou bis place. The onion is 3 splendid specimen, measuring l3 inches in eifcum' ference.
 Mr. Ortlieb has a Gne patch oi these onions for which he is being paid sl.7o per bushel and hnds a ready sale.
 Nearly all Of those big white onions consumed in Meua come from Southern Texas and Cali foraia and 1t is striking exam pie of how a community will send away good money. most of which goes to pay freight. when the money could and should go to out local gardeners.
 Mr. Ortlieb says he has no more than average land, but he has demonstrated this year that he can grow POO bushels of the Bermuda onious per acre.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
NEGRO QUESTION TAsooEp.
Mir. Bryan Refuses to Discuss Browns.
 viIle Case.

Fairview. Lincoln. Neb.. July is.-- William J. Bryan does not intend to be drawn Into the Brownsville case if he can help it. In all his converse, tions with the visiting delegations and others he has carefully refrained from talking on that subject, and Thursday he put the broad brand of untruth- fitness upon an alleged statement by Bishop Walters of the Afro Methodist Episcopal church to the effect that he had assured a negro delegation that he regarded President Rooseyclt's ac. ton in that matter as unjust. Al the same time he also denied another alleged interview of the bishop that he had discussed the appointment oi negroes to office These declarations were called forth by telegram from the Baltimore Sun inquiring as Co the truth of the statements said to have emanated from Bishop Walters.
 To the newspaper men at Fairview Mir. Bryan said that he had not and would not take up any issue not con tained in the platform.
 The visit of Representative Ollie James of Kentucky and National Com. mitteeman John E. Lamb of Indiana late In the afternoon gave rise to further gossip regarding the chairman. ship of the national committee.
 Nothing was given ont bearing on the business which brought them here, but it is known that MT. James came at the especial invitation of Mir. Bryan and that the question of the national chairmanship was discussed. A prom. inent western Democrat who accom- panied MT. James from Denver to Lin coin is authority for the statement that Mir. Bryan strongly favors Mir, James for national chairman. He add ed that the appointment had in fact been rendered Mir James, who in all probability will accept. although he prefers to take the stump in Mir. Bryan's behalf.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
ms. KERN WELCOMED HOME.
Reception st Indianapolis to Demo
 cratic Candidate.

Indianapolis. July 1.-The reception given John W. Kern. the newly nomL mated Democratic candidate for vice president of the United States. held In the courthouse yard at s.30 o'clock Wednesday night. was ss hearty and generous and spontaneous as the citi- kens of Indianapolis. regardless of pol itics. could make it Fully 5000 peo- pie gathered in Delaware street and ln the courthouse yard. gave Mir Kern hearty welcome and cheered him en- thusiastieaiiy. The newly made can. didate addressed the big crowd for about % minutes after being present. cd by Charles W. Fairbanks, vice pres ident of the United States. Four years ago Mir. Kern presented Mir. Fairbanks to a blg nonpartlsan gath ering under similar circumstances.
 The crowd which received MT. Kern was in cheering mood. C eheefed Mrs. Kern and William Kern and John W Kern. Jr. when they came on the stand. Republicans applaaded as loudly as the Democrats
 Mf. Kern arrived in the city a lftle after o'clock and was escorted 10 hia home by a large procession. Two hours later he went to the courthouse with Vice President Fairbanks The crowd gathered early and. while vat Ing for the exercises to begin. the Iu. diauapolls Military band gave a con. cert Of popular airs. The band played Maryland" sDixie. and Che Star Spsngled Banner"
 When the carriage in which Mr Kern and Vice President Faifhanas a arrived the band started When John ny Comes Marching Home This waa the signal for a tumuit of appiaaae. and when the two distinguished men alighted they were greeted hr round after round of cheers Marar nook. walter extended greeting as Mr Fairbanks and Mr Kern aseended Che platform. Mayor BookWaifer wlgh e lew brief remarks presented vicw President Fairbanks We have meg the mayor said. 20 do honor to a Gel low citizen who has brought tonor to all of us"
 Vice President Fairbanks spoaa about ten minutes. paying q nne tfib ute to his friend aud neishboF. 1aha W. Kern.
 Perhaps in all his career aa uah lie speaker John w. KefH nexer nss received with more ardent applaase than he was when he laced tho esuwd of 5000 people WeGaesaaY.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Over Thirty-Five Years.

In 1872 there was great deal of diarrhoea, dysentery and cholera in- fantum. It was at this time that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was first brought into use. It proved more successful than any other remedy or treatment.
 and has for thiFty-five years main tained that record. From a small be- ginning its sale and use has extended to every part of the United States and to many foreign countries. Nine drug gist out of ten will recommend it when their opinion is asked, although they have other medicines that pay them a greater profit. It can always be de- pended upon, even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by Jackson Drug Co., and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Sues for Three poIlars

Washington. July l7.-That Uncle Sam does not propose to lose so in significant sum as three dollars without contest is indicated by the complaint filed Wednesday with the interstate commerce commission by Truman H. Newberry. acting secre- tary of the navy. against the Balti- more X Ohio railroad, the New Eng land Steamship and the New England Navigation companies for the recovery of the amount stated for transport ing two government employees from Pittsburg. Pa. to Newport, R. l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Big Picnic at Big Fork.

There will be a picnic and basket dinner at Shed school house two miles of Big Fork Sat. urday July 25 for the benefit of school district No. II. There will be speaking by candidates, lat mems races and every other kind of amusement that belongs to an up-to-date picnic, Every body invited.
 Phil Abernathy
 NJ. B. Fried
 K. T. Putnam
 K. J. Aberuathy
 Committie.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
HE PAID THE PENALTY
MURDERER OF A DENVER CATH oLlc PRIEST HANGED AT
 CANON CITY, COL.
CLAIMED HE KILLED PRIEST IN REVENGE
Was Carried ts tho scaffold Shouting MsledlctIons Upon the Roman Prlesthocd--Ncek Was Not Broken --Dled Of strsnguistion In IS Min utes---No Sorrow for Crime.

Canon City, Col, July 17.-Callins
 down the msledictions of the Most
 High upon the Roman priesthood, and
 Long live the Protestants!" Giuseppe
 Alia. the murderer of Father Lee
 Heinrichs, was carried to the death
 trap and exactly at s:So o'clock
 Wednesday night paid the extreme penalty for his crime.
 Perhaps a more sensational and thrilling scene was never beheld by any of the 16 persons present tban the execution of this misguided Ital- ian murderer whose cries and screams were hushed only by the automatic springing of the mechanism which forever silenced the tongue that cried for vengeance against those whom Alia had considered the destroyers of his home and happiness. At o'clock Wednesday afternoon Warden Clsg- horn of the state penitentiary, through bis interpreter, Antonio Sasso, prison guard, read the death warrant to Alia. Contrary to expectations the prisoner exhibited no emotion. not even moving muscle, and when the reading was finished said:
 "All right, am ready to die now"
 At 6 o'clock supper was served to the prisoner, it being the regular meal served to the officers of the prison. Before eating he divided it into five portions, saying that one was for his wife, one for himself. and one each for his three children. He then ate with apparent composure and relish.
 At o'clock Guard Sasso came to him with the information that within one hour the execution would take place. Alia again assented. and said he was ready at any time. He further having killed Father Leo. He was certain that Father Leo was the man he had been searching for for many months. and claimed that he had rec ognized the priest by a scar on the side of his face. Alia said he had worked for Father Leo in Portuga, and was sure that he had killed the right man. Alia said he did not be- lieve there was God. for if so he would not have been permitted to be in his present prcdicament. He said he found no fault with the law, but that the priest did wrong in breaking up his family
 At S:30 o'clock. everything being in readiness, the wardens assistants ap- preached Alias cell and led the con demned man to the executive house where the black cap and moose were adjusted by the deputy warden. Dur ing this procedure Alia became fran tic and rent the air with yells and curses against the priesthood, and shouting Long live Italy--Long live the Protestants!" Alia was placed upon the trap. Chaplain Blake of the prison uttered a short prayer, the dripping water of the automatic mech anism released the great weight, and at exactly S:30 the body was jerked into the air.
 Unfortunately his neck was not broken owing to the slipping of the rope. and he died of strangulation. After 1s minutes Alias body was cut down and he was pronounced dead