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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
SAYS BESSEMER IS
 DONE AN INJUSTICE
WRITER ALSO THINKS MIR. PERCY IS UNFAIR TO GEN. RUFUS N. RHODES IN SAYING HE WAS CO., ERCED.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In the report of the speeches made at the State Fair grounds Saturday by ". D. Nesbitt, Walker Percy and others, the following language appears as having been used by Hon. Walker Percy in his speech
 MT Rhodes recently attended press banquet at Bessemer. It must have been a prohibition banquet, and 1t appears that they used a species of coercion on the general for in his splendid, impul- sive manner, he said he was in favor of the new county
 The paragraph does Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes an injustice. as he was not pres ent at the banquet given by the citizens of Bessemer to the editors of Alabama, on the evening of Thursday. August 20, nor did any representative of the Bir- mingham News make a speech that even ing. General Rhodes was on the regular programme of the association for an ad- dress and he delivered his address at the afternoon session Of the association on Wednesday, August 19, and it was at this time and in his address, that he an- nounced himself in favor of the Rags dale amendment, and also, in favor or a new county with Bessemer as the coun- ty seat. The people of Bessemer have tried to conduct this campaign on high plane and any charge that "coercion was used to secure such an indorsement from General Rhodes does the people of Bessemer a grave injustice.
 Kindly make this correction in justice 10 General Rhodes and also in justice to the people of Bessemer, who have made q fair and open fight without any re- tiections upon any one taking different view as to the wisdom and justice Of new county. Very truly
 ". F. GUNN, Secretary of the Entertainment Commit fee for the Alabama Press association. Bessemer, Ala, October 1S 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Something About Your Nails.

Let me tell you something about your nails if you don't know it. Russian scientist, who has made study of the nails, gives some digtal dots, which he regards as of medico-legal importance, and here they are Among other things he asserts that the nails of the right hand in right-handed person are wider by from one-half to two mllimetres than the corresponding nails on the left hand; while in left-handed persons the reverse obtains, and in the ambidextrous the nails are of equal size on the two hands. The thickness of the nails dimnishes progres. sively from the thumb to the little finger.
 Now I never knew that before, did you? / N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
BUST IS UNVEILED.
Prince Won Buelow officiates at Ger
 emony of Unveiling.

Ratisbon, Bavaria, October 1S.-Prinee Von Buelow, the German imperial chan cellor, today unveiled bust of Bismarck, in the Walhalla, the German temple of fame which stands on a lofty eminence seven miles below Ratsbon and which was erected by King Ludwig I. Prince Won Buelow pronounced a eulogy of the great chancellor.
 During the ceremony, eleven-year-old Prince Otto Bismarck suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious at the feet of his grandfather's bust. He was carried from the hall, but soon recovered. Many wreaths were deposited about the bust, one from Emperor William and others from the representatives of other powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
CATHOLIC MISSION.
Father Costello Breaches to Crowd at
 North Birmingham.

The Rev. Father Costello. the apostolic missionary for the Catholic diocese Of Nfo,i,e opened a mission at St. Angus tines church, North Birmingham, very auspiciously yesterday. At the morning services he explained in detail the char acter and object of the mission, and at night his theme was, "The Value of Soul" The church was crowded to over flowing. Father Costello ranks as one Of the most eloquent and popular pulpit or ators in the south. He will be heard every night this week, and the pastor. the Rev. Father Kitrick, extends a cordial invita- tion to his non Catholic friends to att tend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
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of newspaper on 1t and pin clothes over them, then the first bright day give your line two good coats of gray paint.
 In ironing handkerchiefs 1t is well to begin at the center; if one irons the hem first the middle will have 8 tendency to bulge or "full'
 Flannel will not harden or shrink if, when new, it is put Into clean, cold water and left for week, changing the water frequently. Wash well in warm water, using a little soap to remove the oil. Flannel thus washed never hardens
 If a gloss Is desired on linen, add a teaspoonful of salt to starch when mak- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Turpentine Tips.

When threatened with pneumonia rub the lungs with turpentine and apply hot flannels
 Turpentine and soap will remove ink stains from muslin.
 A few drops of turpentine added to the water in which clothes are boiled will whiten them.
 It will exterminate cockroaches if sprin- kled in their haunts
 Pitch, wheel grease, and tar stains can be quickly removed if the spot is first covered with lard then soaked with tur- pentine. Sponge clean and rub gently till dry.
 Moisten a sponge with turpentine to clean gilt frames
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Sweet Potato Pie.

A correspondent furnishes the follow ing: Line deep plate with pastry that's flaky
 and steep, For medium size one potato will do, Or about a good teacupful, when it is
 mashed; Add butter and salt and beaten egg,
 too, And sugar to make it as sweet as you
 choose, into the plate, Sprinkle cinnamon over the top of the
 pie, You'll say it's the best one that you
 ever ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Reuistration Is Low.

Boston, October 1S-LacA of interest by the rising generation in the coming cleo tion is apparently shown by the slight increase in the registration in the 33 cities in the state as compared with other presidential years. The total registra- tion was 69O39, compared with s65,s14 in 1904 The usual increase is about per cent while this year it amounts to scarce ly more than 1 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
WANTED-E Experienced coat seamstresses, ladies depart ment. Apply to manager, sec ond floor, Louis Saks.

Account State Fair, Atlanta Southern Railway will LolI round trip tickets at the spe- cial low rate of $5.20. Tickets on sale daily, Oct. 8 to 23, ex- cept Sundays, limited Oct. 26. Trains leave 7::30 am, 4::25 pm. and 12::30 midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
KILLS MAN WHO
 REFUSES CREDIT
CHILD OF THE MERCHANT IS ALSO KILLED BY BULLET Thar PASSES ENTIRELY THROUGH BODY OF FATHER.

Newton, Tex, October 1S.-Because he was refused further credit at a small store where he had been trading, Will Hest last night secured large revolver and fired one shot at the proprietor, Oscar Broussard. The bullet passed en- tirey through Broussard's body and en- tered that of his 9-year-old son, killing the latter instantly. Broussard died at noon today. Hest is under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Summer Weather Returns.

New York, October 1S.-The sudden and unexpected reversal of every meteorolog ical precedent. which has brought back summer weather at a time when normal ly furs and overcoats are in active de- mand, today resulted in the reopening of the bathing pavilions at Coney Island and Brighton Beach, and the invasion of the sea by hundreds of bathers All the amusement places along the beach which could be reopened on short notice were thronged, and the entire resort was gay with a crowd in which summer dresses nredominated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
CUBAN ELECTIONS.
Spanish Element May Play Very I'm.
 portant Part.

Havana, October 1S.-There are indiea- tions that the Spanish element will play an important part in the approaching elec- tions, the conservatives having made an active and apparently successful cam paign to enlist the Spanish support Of 36,000 Spaniards eligible for the franchise, 23,0OO have already registered. Tomorrow will be the last day of registration.
 From Santa Clara province come com plaints of intimidation of conservative ele- ments hired by liberal contingents. Cuba, a conservative organ, appeals in an edi- toral to the conservatives to resist such attacks by the force of arms If neces- sary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
James Youna's Lectures.

The actor, James Young, will, during bis engagement here the latter part Of this week, give his lecture on Hamlet at the Birmingham seminary Thursday at 11.45 A. m. and at the High school Thursday at 1:45 p. m. on frioay ne will apepar at the Margaret Allen school at Ii o'clock in his lecture on Merchant of Venice" He will give a lecture at Howard college but the time for it has not been fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Laundry Lore.

A faint scent of violets is imparted to handkerchiefs by adding small piece of orris root to the water in which they are boiled.
 When a garment is scorched, but not burned, the stain may be removed by hanging in the sun or in front of a blas- ing fire.
 If you unexpectedly find your wire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Onward Silver Purchased.

St. Petersburg, October 1S.-The Amer ican trotter, Onward Silver, has been purchased by the Imperial Society for the Improvement of Trotting Stock. The horse has been acquired from Signor Rossi, a noted Italian breeder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
THE GERMAN BARNARD
 IS DOOMED INSTITUTION
By MALCOLM CLARK.

Berlin, October 1S.-The German bar maid, the cheering up places" as the saloons are called, where foaming beer is served to you by buxom, red-cheeked Ger man girls, always ready to enter into con- versation on any topic, are now doomed. The Kaiser, in his omniscient, paternal way, has resolved that they are a danger to public morals and keep husbands away from their homes, so in the next session of the reichstag a bill will be introduced by the government containing the death sentence.
 It must not be understood, however, that the Kaiser wants his subjects to drink less beer. Oh, mol Some of his dearest friends are brewers. He rather wants them to drink more. and so the bill will contain clause which will provide for federal government investigation of saloons in towns of over 15000 inhabitants.
 The Emperor holds that the beer-drink- ing places should be hygienc and that there should be enough of them to enable the German beer drinker to enjoy his fla vorite beverage without being pushed and crowded. A paternal government, after all, is not the worst kind of an institu- tion.
 A fourth German airship will soon com pete with the Zeppelin. Parseval and Cross vessels in the struggle for the su premacy of the air.
 The new airship which is being con- structed by the firm of Siemens & Halske, will be of a novel type, It will be semi rigid and driven by four propelers in- stead of two. It is intended to be in the first instance transport airship.
 In order that secrecy may be observed as much as possible the various parts of the new airship are not being made in the same workship. The firm of Siemens & Halske have arranged that the various portions of the vessel shall be made in their branch establishments.
 The shed for the airship will be built on military maneuver grounds at Doeberltz.
 News comes from Russia that there is a very strong movement on foot in com mercal and industrial circles to try to in terest American capitalists in the ' velopment of Soberia, and on the of the Czar's government a deternlled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19

effort is being made to place matters on that firm foundation which Is necessary for the development of the great natural resources of the empire.
 As an evidence of commercial awaken ing may be cited the movement toward establishing a Russian chamber of com- merce, which will be in direct touch with the American chambers of commerce, in anticipation of the needs of an increas- ing business with that country.
 By this means it is hoped to exchange reliable information, which will prevent the disappontments which have too often been the result of unconsdered invest ment of capital in Siberia and elsewhere.
 The immigration into Siberia. which is being helped along by the government sales of land to settlers on advantageous terms. is slowly but surely preparing this vast district for the future profitable in- vestment of capital.
 It may be mentioned that American civil engineers especially such as have experience in bridge. railroad and high road building, will find an excellent field in the eastern part of the Gzar's huge domains.
 Germans are taking an unprecedented interest in the American election cam paign, and the papers are daily contain ing long cables with the latest news of the political situation.
 The consensus of opinion is that this campaign will be the last tug of war waged between the two great ola parties and that the proofs of corruption which have been the essential feature of the election will open the eyes of the Amer ican people. The growth of the inde- pendence party has been watched with intense interest and various leading pa- pers have editorially commented upon the work done by the leaders of this new party, which has forced President Roose- welt, Taft and Bryan to follow it's dic- tates.
 A leading Berlin paper says that when the next presidential campaign comes four years hence the lines seoarating the republican and democratic parties will have been wiped out, a new conservative party will have been formed and the struggle will be between that party which will represent, openly. the trusts, and the independence and labor parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
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 Hemorrhoids, VaricOceIe, Herni, o.., Venerial Discusses of every nn,,a
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 also treated md n legal GUARANTEE OF CURE WILL nm
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 Our equipment, consisting of ,a,, kept Prescription Department. x-Ras Violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Fa rs , die apparatus. Super Heated Air IS1ao trio Light Cabinet, Eureka Nehn1iee. and Ozone Inhalations for nose tb rost r and lungs and a thoroughly eouinned Surgical Department. modern and uu to-date in every particular, give us a prestige over all comp etitors In Ala bama in our special line of practice. Correspondence Invifed-COnsuitatIan
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 Question list sent free on request of out-of-town persons.
 Terms liberal and confidence held in. violate Office hours a. m. to n n sundays, 8 a. m. to 1 D. m. A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
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 The Birmingham News: Both "a O. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and experienced physicians and sur geons who deserve the great success which has been and Is theirs.
 The Age Herald: Drs Dozier's long standing and approved abilities enti- tie them to the proud distinction of standing at the head of their profes- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Falling of the Hired Man.

From the Indiana polls News.
 True MT. Bryan, every public official is a hired man. and not only that, but he Is frequently found when there is im- portant action to be taken sitting on the fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
Cholera Decreases.

St. Petersburg, October 1S.-Cholera still continues to decrease, there being only A new cases reported today, and "A deaths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
CALLS A7E MADE
 FOR ASSISTANCE
Victims of Forest Fires In
 Great Need
THE GOVERNOh'S APPEAL
While Conditions Are Reported To Be Improving on Fire Line, There Is Great Distress Among
 the Many Homeless.

Alpena, Mich., October 1S.-Reports tonight from the flame-swept counties iE this section of the state indicate inn provement in the fire situation. But the necessity of relief is hourly becom- ing greater. The winds lessened ma terially today which greatly aided the efforts of the fire fighters. But the temperature began to drop this after noon and the colder weather will cause great suffering among the homeless, burned out refugees. Camped in the open fields, or huddled together in the few buildings and such as is left of the little communities which have been swept by the fires, are hundreds of men, women and children who are in abject need of the absolute necessities of life
 But one fresh report of loss of life came into Alpena today. Henry Hines his wife and two children are said to have been cremated on their farm near Cathro.
 Between Metz and Rogers City seven more bodies have been found, making total of 26 lives that are known to have been lost in Presque Isle and
 
 Rogers City, last night reported in imminent danger has been saved. South Rogers, which was reported de- stroyed, is also safe. The village of Posen has been in grave danger, but its chances to escape destruction are thought tonight to be better. Alpena is still surrounded by fires, but is not in danger unless the wind should shift to the north. From 800 to 1000 men are constantly on the fire line fighting the flames back, and working to pro tect the city.
 A public meeting was held here this afternoon in a theatre and a general committee of 25 members was formed to take charge of relief measures. The Detroit and Mackinac railroad has practically turned over it's system to the relief of the fire sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-19
STEINER BROTHERS. Bankers and Brokers.

Mortgage loans on Birmingham City property at 51a and 6 per cent interest. Local and for eien securities bought and sold
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-16

Okmulgee, Okla, Nov 16.-Edgar W.
Robinson, sheriff of Okmulgee county.
Henry Klaber. a policemen; Steven Gray
son, negro politician. and two negro boys
named Chapman we're shot and killed
Sunday afternoon by Newton Decker,
negro. Decker perished in fire that he
started in his own house when he saw
that arrest was inevitable. Richard Far,
chief of police: Henry Schatt and two
negroes were wounded by bullets from
Decker's rifle.
Decker started to fight by beating ne
gro boy, James Grayson, into insensibihty
with revolver. The fight took place at
the St. Louis & San Francisco station
Graysons friends went for the police and
when Klaber arrived Decker ran to his
house on a small creek nearby and barri-
caded himself, Klaber was shot when he
approached the house.
Two negro boys named Chapman, who
tried to approach Decker and induce him
to surrender, were shot and killed. The
father of the boys was wounded while he
was lifting the body of one of his sons
Steven Grayson also was shot and killed
while trying to talk Decker into surrender
ing. Sheriff Robinson was called by tele-
phone and in an attempt to arrest Decker
he was killed.
In the meantime Decker's house had
been riddled with bullets. Failing to drive
him out. the gathering citizens, now mob
crazed for the neero's life, set fire to q
house just north of Decker's. Decker
desperately wounded, was seen to roll ovel
on the floor, light a match and set fire
to his own house. 1t was soon mass Of
flames and his body was burned in it.
Hundreds of shots were fired. by Decker
and the officers. 1t is said that ten per
sons, most of them bystanders were
slightly wounded besides those whose
names are known. Decker evidently haG
large quantity of ammunition stored il
his house. Many cartridges were heard tC
explode while the house was burning.
Sheriff Robinson and Klaber, the police
man, both had families. Decker was EN-
ployed in a gun shop and was considered
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-16
OLD HOME PAPER PAYS
TRIBUTE TO DR.. AMUNDSON

DR.. o. C. Amundson died at his home in
Vinita, Oklahoma. Saturday evening, Octo-
Der 31st. of typhoid fever after brief
illness. The news of his death was a
great shock to the people of this city
where he was born and raised and re-
mained a resident until four years ago
when he located in Oklahoma for the prac-
tice Of his chosen profession. With a
heavy heart we would drop tear to the
memory of Oren c. Amundson. His death
has brought the bitter cup of sorrow TO
the lips of friends and relatives. His was
heart of gold. He was one of nature s
noblemen in its truest sense-brave, gen
erous and manly. He was soul OF honor
and his friends and friendships were
sacred to him. O. C. Amundson. the sub
iect of this simple memorial, was born in
Swan Lake township, this county, and at
the time of his death was thirty-seven
years of age. For the past twenty years
the writer he's been intimately anT'ainted
with him and it is with deepest regret we
chronicle his sad and untimely death.
To the broken-hearted relatives, who sit
in sorrow where his footsteps shall never
! again find echo. we extend the sympathy
of one who loved him as a brother. Peace
to his ashes.
The remains were brought here Tuesday
morning for burial and funeral services
held IN the Presbyterian church this
afternoon and interment made in Oak Hill
csmetery. A wife and daughter, three
brothers and three sisters are left to mourn
his death.
The Knights of Pythias had charge Of
the funeral, which was held in the Presby
terian church this afternoon. Deceased
was a member of that order for sixteeT
years. He was also a member of the
Congregational church at Vinita.-Esther-
vile Qa-) Democrat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-16

A note made on Sunday is void.
Contracts made on Sunday cannot be
enforced. A contract made with
lunatic is void A note obtained by
fraud or from person in a state of
intoxicauon, cannot be collected. Sig
natures made with a lead pencil are
good in law. Value received" is usu-
ally written in note and should be,
but is not necessary. II not written.
it is presumed by law, or may be sup
piled by proof.