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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Social Drinklnu.

''The liquor locker system is growing in popularity in Georgia" said an At lanta man at the Morris. At first many club men who had the habit of social drinking had an idea that the prohibition law prohibited treating Since this turned out not to be the case, social drinking at the clubs goes on just the same as in other days.
 Henry Clews, the distinguished f1nan- cier and writer on finance and other sub jects, once wrote a bright, sententious syndicate story on Men to Be Avoided I recall this sentences The man who when he drinks drinks alone There was good, homely philosophy in that advice. Temperance gentlemen in feeble health who drink liquor simply as medicine and the drunlard are the two extremes among men who would think or drinking all by ones self. The American rule is to treat and be sociable. do not know how it is in Birmingham, but if the locker is in vogue here there will be the usual amount of treating. Human nature is the same all over this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Congress has reduced the Chinese indemnity one-half, knowing that the loss will be more than made good by MT. Rockefeller when he pays that fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Biu Sales of Tobacco,

Lexington, Ky, January 20.-Half a mil- lion pounds of light tobacco was sold on the loose tobacco market today breaking all records. The prices were exceptionally good. Representatives of every extensive manufacturer In America were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

The supreme court does not think MT. Hartman is beneficial to the country as sphinx, and it has advised him to overcome the habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Indiana is troubled with a wild tiger and Georgia with blind tigers, and 1t is difficult to say which Is the worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

The suffragettes In England believe in carrying the war into Africa and the premier's home. They have to a woman put on war paint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Fifth avenue is suffering more from attempts to pronounce the name of the bridegroom in the approaching Wander bilt wedding than from the grip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Tom Lawson rises to remark that an eight-cylinder bull market is coming down the pike and he advises the bears to take to the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
sfork AaaIn Expected.

Madrid, January 2O.--It is semi-officially announced that the Queen of Spain Is against enciente. Accouchment is ex- pected in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

MT. Fairbanks is posing still as a candidate in the firm belief that the cocktail incident is now ancient his tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

All is gay and festive at Rio except Admiral Bob Evans big toe, and it Is doing business in it's own peculiar way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

That's the greatest family of athletes I ever knew You don't tell me!' All the boys are football players and ali the girls bargain hunters
 THE STRAP-HANGER.i Each morn he runs to catch his car, In weather cold and hot The time is short, his office far He's late, as like as not. The car is crowded, brimming full, And there's no place to sit, Where people push and people pull And make the best of it. Now, hanging to a strap would be Among his lesser woes, But villains tramp with fendish glee The corns upon his toes. And when at last he gets to town He feels but little joy And takes 1t out with horrid froWn Upon the office boy!
 A PRACTICAL VIEW. "The poet has no money but he is rich In golden dreams" 'The butcher won't trade meat for 
 CROUCH. Do you ever get tired of living?" ''Yes, but I don't think 1 would get so tired if some people didn't make me tired"
 THE TRUTH. Straight from his heart
 His verse he wrote. His thoughts were on
 An overcoat.
 St. Louis Times. He'd pawned his coat
 Erstwhile you see And that's what brought
 Him misery.
 PLUTO PLEASED. Hell was being paved with good inten- tions. I'm glad this isn't Birmingham, '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Ex-Governor Douglas makes states

rights second to tariff revision only in his outline of democratic platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Frosts and Rain.

T am losing faith in weather, signs" said dairyman last night. Among the few signs that I thought unfailing was that three white frosts brought rain.
 q have watched the weather for many years and my observation was that one white frost brought clouds; that white frosts two nights in sue cession were almost sure to bring rain, and that three frosts never failed to be followed by a rainy spell. We have had four white frosts since Thursday and yet the rain comes not. Sunday and today were bright and beautiful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
WHITE MAN HELD
 FOR KILLING NEGRO

Anniston, Ala, January 2o.-(Special)- Charged with the murder of Joe Shivers, a negro, Collie Reaves, a well-known white farmer, was arraigned before Pro bate Judge Emmett F. Crook this after noon for a preliminary hearing, and as result he was placed under $1O0O bond to answer to the city court grand jury. The killing occurred santh of this city last fall, Reaves alleging self-defense as an excuse for the deed.
 Hon. Charles Pelham Dead.
 Judge John Pelham of this city has re- ceived news from South Georgia of the death of his father, Hon. Charles Pelham. who passed away at Poulon. The de- ceased was P years old and was at one time judge of the circuit court in this district, also representing the Fourth District in Congress during the early 7Os. He was captain in Wheelers cavalry during the civil war.
 Alleged Blind Tigers.
 Charged with violating the prohibition laws of Calhoun county, three bind tigers, Jack Depositor, Arthur Gilcrease and s. H. Crow, will have a hearing before Re corder James T. Greene in police court Wednesday morning. Depositor is charged with bringing whisky into the city and the other two men are charged with selling it at dance in West Annis- ton Saturday night. The cases were called in police court Monday, but were con- tinued. This is the first case of alleged blind tigering since the prohibition laws went into effect in this city
 Speeches. For Weeks.
 Havng been deprived of the power of speech for several weeks, Mir. J. H. Shoot. a well-known contractor, suc- cumbed to apoplexy Sunday night and was buried here Monday afternoon. Two other deaths in Anniston Sunday were those of Mrs. T. J. Langley, wife of one of the pioneer citizens of the city, and Chesley Towns, a prominent citizen of the Third ward.
 Lunatic Is Jailed.
 Having been arrested on a charge of dlsorderly conduct, T. Gilbert, an aged white man. has been transferred from the city prison to the county Jail on charge of lunacy, upon the recommendation of the city and county physician, Dr. E. K. Moon, who pronounced the old man in sane after an examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
About Persons.

Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray returned to Alabama yesterday, after spending several days in Chicago.
 W. W. Stringfellow, president of the First National bank of Anniston, and one of the best known members of the istered at the New Morris.
 
 M. L. Harahan. a well known citizen of Montgomery, Is stopping at the New Morris hotel.
 S. J. Maegan of Blocton is at the Morris.
 Cecil N. Cowan of Sayre is at thd Morris.
 R. E. Bowden of Keystone is at the Morris.
 Morris.
 Chancellor A. H. Benners is in Tus- caloosa, holding court. He left Mon day morning and will return tomor- row.
 Friends of Howard Kolb, formerly of Birmingham but more recently of Reading, Pa., will be interested to know that a circular issued by the Travellers Insurance company an nounces that he has been appointed manager of the life and accident de- partments of the Travellers for the state of Af To- olr ty, with future headquarters at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

The supreme court refused to in- dorse E. H. Harrimans laeonicism on great internal questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
HOT AND cOhD-

remarked His Majesty. There would be municipal squabble, sure.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
A DIGGER.

 "In the rear of the house firing the cook"
 A DIGGER. Dig, dig, dig For hats and Paris gowns There's never an end to the fearful grind And that's why father frowns. Dig, dig, dig. For all the girls must shine And mother, in her ropes of pearls, Believes in cards and wine. Dig, dig, dig For money all day long, With never a rest and never a smile And never lit of song. Dig, dig. dig Expenses drive him on, And they'll shed a tear and say, "Oh. dearr' When the poor old man is gone.
 SURE.
 He took a cold
 Twas in his head
 The doctor came
 And now he's dead.
 His widow weeps
 Like everything,
 But she'll get married
 In the spring!
 REPLIES. Good morning Have you had the grip? Birmingham citizens are keeping theirs in safety deposit vaults. It is reported that Senator Davis will go into vaudeville. He Is already our vaudeville senator. ''Why not obey the law?" asks the New York World. There is more money made by not obeying the law What is the plural of mud?" asks the Baton Rouge State. We don't know, but suspect 1t must be slush. ''All women are cats,'' says a Cleveland judge. Not all Some of them are kit tens.
 "Everybody loves our baby" sings a bard. We'll bet the neighbors don't. George Bailey says the sunbeams are kissing the fullblown roses in Houston. Who's kissing the widows. George? Professor J. Lawrence Laughlin of Chi cago says President Roosevelt is a s'flashy buffer. Run, Prof, runl
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

The rumbling of the Taft band wagon is heard by federal officials in the south palmer and plainer each day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
LINES FOR THE MORNING.

LINES FOR THE MORNING. Scatter roses, roses. roses All along the way of life. Lend a hand to fallen brothers Who are conquered in the strife Make the best of any fortune, Face the future with a smile And, although your place be humble, Try to make 1t worth your while!
 DROUTH. "I have here a tale of two cities What cities?"
 Atlanta and Birmingham "Cut it out. Too dry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
MIssED HIS cHANcn

"Where were you when opportunity knocked at your door?
 "In the rear of the house firing the cook"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Confidence is returning like leak in a levee, growing larger daily until 1t becomes a flood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
DROUTH.
INTAN OIn cApDEN

A little maid whose smile was sweet
 and tender
 Leaned gracefully above 8 summer rose And Cupid, coming by, made quick sur
 render
 To such pair and such a pretty pose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
REALLY STRENUOUS.

REALLY STRENUOUS. That's the greatest family of athletes I ever knew"
 You don't tell me!' All the boys are football players and ali the girls bargain hunters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Four thousand actors are out of jobs, but still the circuits down this way are we'll filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

"Is it possible to measure love?" Yes 'How?" With a thermometer.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Mr. Munsey and Mir. Hearst should be alert, for the London Times is still on the market at beggarly S1,000.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Stuporous melancholia is our old friend, dementia Americana, in a new masque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second-class matter uhoeF act of Congress March 3. 1S19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Democratic harmony begins to reign, and that is an excellent prelude to victory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

George Ade is not in politics to any great extent, he being a Fairbanks man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
THE COURT RECORD.
United States Supreme Court.

OultcQ 0LatSS 0Up1SAC NVU1Gs
Proceedings after The Star went to
press yesterday:
No. 5S2. William E. Rakes. plaintiff in
error. agt. the United States; motion for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis SUBJ
mitted by Mr.. Waller r. Staples for the
plaintiff in error.
No. 736. Southern Railway Company.
petitioner. agt. Mrs. Josephine King: and
No. 737. Southern Railway Company.
petitioner. agt. Inez King. by her next
friend, Mrs. Josephine King: petitions for
writs Of certiorari to the United States
circuit court of appeals for the fifth cir
cult submitted by Mr.. ". A. Henderson
and by Mr.. Charles D. Hill for the re-
spondents.
No. 30S. B. Pendleton Ferriday ct al.
appellants. agt. the Middlesex Banking
Company ct al: motion to dismiss sub
mitted by Mr.. H. r. Boyd and Mr.. Edgar
H. Farrar for the appellees in support OF
motion and by Mr.. Wade r. Young for
the appellants in opposition thereto.
No. 716. Eugene Martin. petitioner, agt
Richard T. Wilson, etc: petition for a
writ of certiorari to the United States cir
cult court of appeals for the second cir
cult submitted by Mr.. Frederick d. Nc
ing for the petitioner and by .Mr. John G.
Milburn for the respondent.
No. -. Original Elk parte. In the mat
ter of the Perth Aniboy Dry Dock Com
pany. petitioner; submitted on return to
rule by Mr.. james d. Dawell. jr., for the
petitioner and by Mr.. Charles r. Snyder
for the respondent.
Adjourned until Monday. May Is, at T.
o'clock. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Remains of Fire Company Command
er Buried in Mount Olivet.

Capt. John w. Smith of No. II engine
company. who died at Providence Hospi-
tai last Sunday, was buried at Mount
Olivet cemetery at noon today. Funeral
services were held at St. Martins Catho-
lie Church at 10 o'clock. Requiem mass
was celebrated. BY an official order Of
William T. Belt, chief of the fire depart
ment, the flags on all the firehouses in
the city will be kept at half-mast for ten
days as a tribute OF respect to the men,
DRY of Capt. Smith.
Capt. J. Darlington and Capt c. kra-
mer of the fire department and four pri-
had served under Capt. Smith served
pallbearers. Chief Belt and a detachmen,
OF eIgnty uniformed members OF the de-
partment escorted the body to the ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Court Of Appeals.

Present: The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice
Robb and Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel
Carl ~ Richmond and James MacDer-
mott StHfidan were admitted to practice
No. 1883: New York Continental Jewell
Filtration Company agt. Kari; motion to
strike ont bill Of exceptions and dismiss
appeal: submitted by Mr.. H. p. Galley of
counsel for appellee in support of motion
and by, Mr.. ]. H: Hayden in opposition
thereto:F motion postponed until hearing of
case on its merits: argument commenced
by Mr.. j. H. Hayden for appellant: con-
tinued by Mr.; T. F; Galley for appellee
appellant: on motion appellant Is allowed
to file reply brief herein IL so advised.
1919. Harten agt. Loffier ct al: judg-
ment reversed. with costs. and cause re-
consistent with the opinion of this court;
opinion by Chief Justice Shepard
1881, Russell agt. Washington Post
Company: judgment reversed. with costs
and cause remanded with directions to
grant new trial: opinion by Mr.. Justice
Robb.
1878. Smith agt Ross; Judgment afhrm.
ed, with costs; opinion by Mr.. Justice Van
Orsdel.
Is47, Central National Bank axt. Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank: Judgment at
iirmed. with costs; opinion by Chief JUS
tice Shepard
1s43. Blatcher agt. p. b. and w. r. r.
Co.: Judgment reversed. with costs, and
cause remanded with directions to grant a
new trial. opinion by Mr.. Justice Robb
tMr. Justice Van Orsdel dissenting).
No. 1885. Standard Oil Company agt.
Brown: Judgment affirmed with costs.
Opinion by Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel
No. 1858. Macfarland ct al. agt. United
States ex rel. Russell; Judgment az
firmed. Opinion by Chief Justice Shep-
ard.
No. 1873. Macafee agt Higgins; decree
affirmed. with costs.
No. 1857. United States ex rel. Nalla
agt. Hoover ct al: Judgment affirmed
with costs Opinion by Mr.. Justice Van
Orsdel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

PROBATE COURT-Justice Gould.
Estate of Annie Heath; will admitted to
probate and letters testaamentary granted
TO B. Frances Saul; bond. 5000: attor-
ney, Thomas p. Woodward.
Estate OF William Dacy: reference to
auditor; attorney. w. B. Reilly.
Estate of Lizzie Dewey; order ratifying
sale; attorney. w. d. Hoover.
Estate Of Cyrus J. Reed; letters OF ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

ONCE of the deputy treasurer of Fresno.
Cal. called to the stand at the session
this afternoon. identified record books
from the treasurer's Office. and her testi-
mony sufiiced as a basis for reading a
number of. entries from the records.
These. with letters, which Mr.. Baker also
read to the jury. tended to show that r..
A. Hyde and John A. Benson had paid
large sums of money into the treasury of
California for large areas of state lands.
Henry p. Tilco. a notary, was recalled
for cross-eXamnation and questions by
Attorney Worthington drew from him the
statement that 1t was q custom for no.
taries public in San Francisco to place
their jurat on papers of nearly every
character without the presence OF the
persons who were executing the papers.
provided some one of prominence, with
whom they were well acquainted would
vouch for the authenticity of the sigma
lures.
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RELATING TO JOHN A. BENSON.
Trend Of Testimony Today in the
Land Frauds Trial.

| Testimony relating particularly to
John A. Benson, one Of the toar de-
PENDANTS in the so-called land frauds
trial. in Criminal Court No. 1. was given
during the proceedings today.
This is the first day in which Mr.. Ben
sons name has figured very largely in
the testimony. though there was no
connection apparent between Mir Ben
son and any of the other three defend
ants. which would be necessary to es-
tablish the charge of conspiracy on
which the indictment is based.
The testimony today. entirely from one
witness. Moses Greenblat. formerly q
notary public in San Francisco, was of.
! fered to substantiate the claim of the
government that many Of the land ap.
plications filed by Mr.. Benson were In
the names Of fictitious persons.
| On direct examination Mr. Greenblat
said his present occupation is cashier OF
the German Orphan Asylum In San Fran
| cisco. He was a notary public in that
city in 1898. It was during that year
dreenblat stated, that he placed his jurat
on scores of public land applications for
John A. Benson. On numerous occa-
sions. he added. the applicants did not
personally appear before him, and he
placed his notarial signature and seal on
the papers on the strength Of Mr.. Ben
L
| the applicants were bona fide. Asked by
Justice Stafford what proportion OF appli-
cants personally appeared. Greenblat
| answered: "A very large proportion
"Can you recall any name to which you
did certify without the applicant being
present before your United States At
torney Baker inquired.
Yes, sir; a Mr.. Wineberger.'' Green
blat replied. and Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral Pugh, who Is assisting in the prose-
cution. announced that the alleged ficti-
tious Wineberger transaction was inciad-
ed in the first count of the Indictment.
How much did YOU charge Mr.. Benson
for nofarial service?"
''TWen.y-Seven and OnS-half cents for
each jurat," GFeenblat said.
And what would your monthly bills to
Anywhere from SIS to $3.50"
Other applicants. who, Greenblat said.
did not appear before him. as Mr.. Baker
called the respective names. were: Gus
tave Martin and Mrs. Margaret w. An
drews.
when Mrs. Margaret Andrews was
Jailed as a witness she declared she nad
never made application for school lands
in California. and she stated positively
that the signature of Mrs. Margaret An
drews' to land papers was not her Sig
nature.
Cross-examined by Attorney Campbell
the witness said she would not say that
she was the only Mrs. Margaret w. An
drews resident in San Francisco in 1897.
the year in which the application was
dated.
Justice Stafford ordered the usual re-
cess from 1880 o'clock until 80 O'Clock.
Miss Cora d. Trowbridge, clerk In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
JUVENILE WEARABLES

ninistration granted to Alva S. Taberi
bond. $l.jO0: attorney. M. A. Mess.
In re Helen Janet Reed; order appoint
ing Alva S. Taber guardian: bond, 81, 800
attorney, NJ. A. Mess.
Estate of William Kelly; will dated Feb
ruary ID. 1905. filed
Estate of Anton Remy: petition for pro-
bate Of will filed. Attorneys, Lester
Price.
Estate of George Grice: will dated DC.
tober 10, 1900, filed.
Estate of Frederick W. Huidekoper: will
dated January IL. 1902. filed.
Estate of Samuel Shannon; letters OF
administration granted to George c.
Shannon; bond, 81 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
CORNER HOUSE SOLD.
Residence Property in the Blooming.
dale Section Changes Hands.

Shannon & Luchs. real estate brokers'
report the sale OF the corner house at
North Capitol and Claiming streets
northwest. being premises s42s North
Capitol street. This property is of the
colonial design. with a wide lot, and was
built about year ago by Harry Ward
man. 1t contains six rooms and bath.
The consideration in the transaction was
k4.jO0. and the purchaser. Oliver Terry.
will occupy the house as his home.