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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The jury in the case of John k. Smith and others, which has been on trial in the first division of the criminal court for several days returned a verdict late yes- terday evening finding the five men, whose cases were tried together, not guilty Smith and the other men were charged with having murdered a negro during the recent coal miners strike.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the case of Tom Thomas vs Moesser Building and Construction conn pany is on trial.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the jury in the case of A. M. Thompson vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company yesterday re- turned a verdict awarding the plaintiff $325 damages.
 In the second division of the city court the case of James Mitchell vs. Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company is on trial
 In the third division of the city court the jury Is out with the case of Ida Wright vs Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road company. The case of Mattie E. Parks vs. Western Union Telegraph com pany is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
ENGINEERS WILL
 NOT GO ON STRIKE
Conference At Washington Is
 Successfully Concluded
ALL AGREE ON SETTLEMENT I
Through Efforts of pr. Charles p. Neill, Commissioner of Labor and Rail- road Commissioner Knapp
 Trouble Vanishes.

Washington, December IA successful issue of the conference between represen- tatives of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers of the Pennsylvania rail road lines west of Pittsburg, and the board of mediation, consisting of Chair man Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Dr. Charles P. Neill, commissioner of labor, was reached to- night, and an agreement proposed by the board of mediation was accepted by Gen eral Manager G. L. Peck of the Pennsyl- vania lines and by the board of adjust ment of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Satisfaction was expressed by both sides to the controversy at the set tlemenL agreed upon Already the en- gineers had voted to strike unless they obtained what they deemed to be proper recognition of their grievances. But through the efforts of Chairman Knapp and pr. Neill the parties to the contro- versy were brought together.
 Following is the statement issued by Chairman Knapp and Dr. Neill, which embodies the agreement entered into be- tween tho Pennsylvania railroad and the oAOl4ltllOOO Ol 1OCUIuOllNC
 'The general committee of adjustment of the engineers on the said lines desired to present requests to the general man agr and to discuss the same with him. The general manager declined to take up these requests with the committee on the ground that it is a settled rule of the said lines that the general manager will not take up requests of employees unless they have been previously presented to and refused by the proper division su periItcndenL. If on the other hand, the appeal then made was abandoned. or if sufficient time has elapsed or conditions have so changed that different action might now be taken by the division su- perintendents, the general manager would be justified in requiring that the requests be again presented to the division super intendents, and come to him only on ap- peal, in the regular manner Under the circumstances, and in the absence of any understanding as to the time when an ap- peal from the. decision of the subordinate officer ought to be taken. it seems to US. and we recommend that the general manager should waive any question as to whether the appeal has been pending, and should promptly meet with the com
 nittee and take up for settlement those matters that have in fact and substance been passed on by subordinate officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
WoODMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Model Camp Has IS Prosperous Years
 To Its Credit.

Arniston, December 4-(special. )-Model camp No 19, Woodmen of the World, at it's meeting held last evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 Consul commander, J. M. Ledbetter; banker, R. H. Stickney; clerk. T. h.. Graham; escort, R. M Ingram; physician, E. c. Anderson; sentry, J. D. O'Bryant; watchman,- F. w. Ledbetter; managers, J. c. Sproull, J. T. Gardner, J. B. Good win.
 Tie Model camp was instituted IS years ago and is composed entirely of business men and boasts of having as its members some of the best business and profes- sional men in the city.
 The present clerk, T. L. Graham, has been in office, continuously for about 10 years, and the present banker, R. H. Stickney, for over l2 years These off cers pride themselves in never allowing a member to lapse or be suspended. The camp has lost by death only six mem bers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
MAYOR WANTS LIST
 OF DELINQUENTS
NOTIFIES LICENSE COLLECTOR THAT "NO ALDERMAN HAS ALI THoRITY TO GRANT AN ExTEN- SION OF TIME" ON PAYMENT.

Although the year 1908 is near it's close, there are certain city licenses as yet un- paid.
 For the information of the council, Mayor Ward desires to know what i- censes have not been paid and the req sons why they have not been paid.
 In letter to the license collector Mayor Ward uses the following phrase: You have no authority and no alderman has the authority to direct you to grant an extension of time"
 When asked for a statement concern ing this letter, Mayor Ward said: You are mistaken. There is nothing behind my letter. I am aware, simply, that cer- tain licenses have not been paid, and I would like to gather the information for the council as to why they have not been paid.
 T have stated in the letter that the col lector has no authority to grant an ex- tension of time. I do not know that he has done so, and have no reason to be- lieve that he has. 1 have also stated that no alderman has a right to grant an extension of time, to notify the collector to hold up.' or to notify the man ex- pected to pay that it will be all right But the direct object of the letter is to find out what licenses have not been paid and the reason. It is always well to begin the new year with clean slate" Mayor Wards letter to License Collector Boggan follows:
 December 1, 1908. "J. J. Boggan, License Collector, City: Dear Sir-You are hereby instructed to furnish at once a list to this office for the information of the council, showing every license that is delinquent and un- paid for the year 1908.
 You are further advised that you have no authority, and no alderman nor any one else has authority to direct you to grant an extension of time or modification on same to any delinquent. Respectfully,
 "G. WARD, Mayor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
REVOLUTION IS
 QUICKLY ENDED

Managua, Nicaragua, December fit IS reported here that revolution has be- gun in Salvador under the leadership of former Vice President Prudencio Alfaro. The cities of Ahuachapan, Usutulan and Santana have been captured by the reNo- lutionists.
 dispatch from San Salvador, Decem- Der 1, said plot to overthrow the gov ernment had been frustrated and marital law proclaimed. The revolutionary move ment, the dispatch added, had its origin in the department of Sonsonate. in the southwestern part of Salvador, and many persons well known in political circles who were opposed to the government had been imprisoned Former Vice President Alfaro was said to be the leader of the revolution, although he was absent from the country, but the large number of ad- herents of General Barahona, the late candidate for the presidency, who were implicated In the plot, tended to show that the movement was in his favor. Ac- cording to the San Salvador dispatch tranquility then prevailed throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Eloud Turns Informer.

Anniston. December 4.-(Special. )-Jim Floyd. the 1noonshiner, who for several years, it is claimed, was master of the situation Tn the Pinetucky district, and who now lies wounded in the county jail as the result of a fight with revenue officers, turned informer when he sur feldered according to the statement of revenue officer After he had surren- lerod at the Allen home he called Deputy Marshal King to him, saying he wanted to tell him something. The officer knelt by the bed and Floyd told him where he could 'Qnd another still in the neigh borhood Ehe officers followed his in structions Apd found the still in oper- ation and destroyed It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Evans Declines a Present.

Los Angeles. December 4--Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, retired. now on the lec- ture platform, does not desire the people of Los Angeles or elsewhere to make him a present of house or anything else, if such a thing is contemplated. Following the admirals tentative acceptance of the position as chairman of the board Of di- rectors of the Los Angeles Harbor con- pany, to be actively occupied at the end of his present lecture engagement. friend here addressed letter to Ad- miral Evans asking his views regarding the probable presentation of residence to him, by admiring friends in Los Angeles. In his response the admiral de- clined the proposition fully and finally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
RUFF TRIAL MAY
 LAST SOME TIME

San Francisco, December 4.-With all the testimony for the state before jury the prosecution rested its case late this afternoon in the trial of Abraham Ruef, the formerN political boss of San Fran cisco charged with having offered a bribe to former Supervisor John J. Furey to vote for trolley franchise for the United Railroads in 1906
 Counsel for Ruef stated that it might take no time at all to put in the case for the defense, it might take a week or it might take three weeks,' and declined to make known until Monday morning. until which time the court adjourned whether the defense would require any testimony or submit the case without placing witnesses on the stand. The case has been on trial for fourteen weeks ten of which time was consumed in get ting jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
COLDER WEATHER
 HAS HELPED TRADE Reports Show improvement, Most Particularly In South HOLIDAY BUSINESS GOOD Trade In Heavy Wearing Apparel, Shoes and Coal Has Increased, But
 In Cotton, Iron and Steel
 Quietness Prevails.
HOLIDAY BUSINESS GOOD

New York. Dec. 4.-Bradstreets to- morrow will say:
 Weather conditions have been irregular but the arrival of a cold wave following unreasonable mild temperatures has stim- ulated retail trade north, west and east, and helped business at the south at some points, though holding of cotton and low prices therefor have tended to check buy ing in the cotton belt as a whole. Col lections have shared in the irregularity in trade and there is noticeably more com plaint as to those than as to business generally, more particularly at the south. Heavy wearing apparel. shoes and coal have been helped by climatic develop ments. Holiday trade shows signsAof ex- pansion and comparisons with a year ago in all lines are in favor of current busi ness In some lines of wholesale trade there are evidences of more quiet con ditions. Thus, in raw wool, leather and some lines of cottons and iron and steel. there Is rather less doing, partly because of large business recently booked and be- cause of advances in prices In manu- featuring there are no evidences of halt Ing Tn the leuuenCy boWdIu eApdhSioH ol output, and preparations in this line give signs of large trade in 1909.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending December 8 number 222, against 19S last week, PIP in the like week of 1907 and 216 in 1906, 2os in 1905, and 231 in 1904.
 Business failures in Canada for the week number 3s, against 35 last week, and 26 last year.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending December B. aggregate 6,106258 bushels, against 4,936,242 last week, and 6,192 241 this week last year. For the 23 weeks ending December 3. this year, the exports are 100, ,426,054 bushels, against s6,675,O5s in the corresponding period last year.
 Corn exports for the week are 1906, 290 bushels against S64,609 last week, and 1,1S7,276 in 1907.
 For the 23 weeks ending December 3. corn exports are 5,3o2,6O5 against 21,644,347 bushels last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Honors for Dr.. Carlos Finlay.

Havana, December 1.-The official ga- zette publishes a decree by Governor Magoon creating the office of honorary president of the naval board of sanita- ton, of which Dr. Carlos Finlay will be the life incumbent, at salary of s25OO, in recognition of his eminent services. He is the discoverer of the propagation of yellow fever by mosquitoes. Dr. Fin lay recently requested to be relieved from active services as chief of the board of sanitation, owing to his advanced age, and, therefore, the new honorary office was created pr. Finlay has received from the hands of the French minister the order of the Legion or Honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
CHURCH UNITY MAY
 ACCOMPLISH MUCH

Philadelphia, December IA clear con- ception of what the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America hopes to accomplish through church unity was conveyed through the actions of the body in session here today in adopting resolu- tions placing itself on record as favor ing active work in the interest of the la boring man and organized labor and also urging better distribution of churches and the home missionary workers.
 Rev Charles Steltzer of New York, superintendent of the department of church and labor of the Presbyterian church. declared that the relation of the laboring man to the church was one that dared not be ignored. He said that topics must be introduced to interest the work ing man in the church and keep him away from socialism. He declared that socialism had taken the lead from the churches in taking up the fight for ad- vancement in behalf of labor and placed himself on record .as favoring organ ized labor. No matter what the evils of the labor organization, he said they were necessary in protecting the work ing man against organized capital.
 Rev. A. J. McKelway of New Orleans, secretary of the United States national child labor committee, declared that the greatest shame of the country was child labor and the greatest shame of the church was its disregard of this industrial and social problem.
 The resolution of the committee on "the church and modern industry" was adopted recommending the abolition of child la Dor; the regulation of the work of wom- en- so as to protect the physical and moral health of communities; the sup pression of the sweating system;" tho protection of the worker from dangerous machinery; reduction of hours of la bor to the lowest point: a living wage as the minimum in every industry and the largest wage that industry can af- ford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
McCarren Wins AaaIn.

New York, December 4.-Senator Pat rick H. McCarren scored his final point tonight in his fight for continued leader ship of the Kings county democracy, when he was once more elected chairman of the Cocomb executive committee at it's meeting. The decision in McCarren's favor was settled by vote of 22 to on resolution requesting McCarren to re- tire from the leadership and to appoint a committee of five to select leader under whose leadership the party in Kings coun- ty might once more be united,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
HISTORIC PLACE
 BURNED TO GROUND

Richmond, December 4.-Malvern Hill, the historic colonial residence in vir- ginia, IT miles below Richmond, on the James river, belonging to William H. stroyed by fire this morning. MT. Hall was entertaining a party of friends from New York, who were out shooting at the time, leaving MT. Hall alone when the fire was discovered.
 Malvern Hill house was built by Gov ernor Randolph 270 years ago. It was occupied al one time during the revolu- tionary war by General Lafayette, and the farm. was the scene of the battle of Malvern Hill, the last of the seven days fight during the civil war. MT. Hall had owned the place about 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, December 4.-Following are the weekly cotton statistics:
 Total sales, all kinds, 47,Ooo bales; total sales, American, 42,000 bales; English spin ners' takings. S5,OOO bales; local exports, 5000 bales; imports, all kinds. s5,000 bales; imports American, 6S,O00 bales; stock, all kinds, 53S 900 bales stock, American, 437,00O bales; quantity afloat, all kinds, 556,00O bales; quantity afloat, American, 499,000 bales: total sales on speculation, HOO bales; total sales to exporters, 11OC bales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Local Option Election.

Lynchburg. December 4.-By a decision of the election judges to eliminate all voters who have registered since the No vember election, nearly 800 will be pre- vented from voting in tomorrow's local option election. The saloons closed volun- tarily at noon today and will remain closed until Monday morning. The cleo tion tomorrow promises to be bitterly con- tested and the result will be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Capital Stock Reduced.

Louisville. Ky, December 4.-A reduc- ton of the capital stock of the Inter Southern Life Insurance company from szJo,oO0 to $16O.000 was ratified today by the board of directors of the company. The action was the result of the recom- mendaton of special committee which investigated the affairs of the company for the stockholders, number of whom had voted for the reduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Lewls Gets Appointment.

Pittsburg, December 4.-President T. l.. Lewis of the United Mine Workers has been appointed by President Roosevelt an ex -offcio member of the advisory board having general supervision over mine ex- plosion Investigations. Notice of his ap- pontment reached President Lewis in Pittsburg today and he accepted the ap- pointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Turpentine Production Limited.

Beaumont Tex, December 4.--At meeting of the Texas and Louisiana naval stores operators held here tonight it was decided to limit the production of tur- pentine to 300 crops, 10000 cups to each crop, for the coming year The reason assigned for this action is the steady de- crease in prices during the past year. This production is to be divided equally b. tween Louisiana and Texas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Dun 6 Co.'s Review.

New York, December AR. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review tomorrow will say
 Colder weather brought retail trade for merchandise and holiday trade made good progress but assortments are not wholly satisfactory, because of the con servatism of many dealers who failed to secure adequate stocks. Industrial activ- ity is maintained, except where 1t is GUS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Chiefs Body Still Missinq.

San Francisco, December 1.-The search for the body of Chief Biggy, who disap- peared from the police launch Patrol last Monday night off Alcatraz island, has virtually been abandoned, although a close watch will be kept up along tho shores of the bay. The belief is now generally entertained that the body was swept7out to sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

$23.25 to Washington and return via Southern Railway. Tickets on sale Dec. 5, 6, ' and 8; limited Dec. 16. Southern Railway, the only afternoon train, Through sleeper,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
Revolution Pu tpown.

San Salvador, December 4.-In no single instance have the revolutionists had the semblance of success. The rebellion was immediately and completely put down. The country generally is quiet. Business has been interrupted and business in coffee is suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05
JITS, OVERCOATS, TOP COATS-RAIN OR 5

sa88 Clothing offer and not had-uek note behind It. Not meant brapgngv but heap satisfaction Tn Knowing you must % into market December to repenish Stocks-ats Wna we we been compelled do and these suits overcoa top coats Kan Shine coats are partly result of that trip and we bought extremely well and vou shall buy exemey Wep How much are they Wofnf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

This SL88s Clothing is worth great deal more than $88- very will let you determine And until you those Nineteenth street windows and the stocks inside will advertising and good attraction We feel BlachS the ordinary believe here We've been working for many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

Well, we determine thlS once to bring you on reputation and please you on quality more than you expect, even at Blach's. That's the kind of a sale this is. You're go- ing to like it, we know, and if you can use more clothing now or want to make some body happy with Christmas gift, this is your man chance. See 3d Ave windows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-05

eStdDIlShlng tnIS reputatIon.
 These $11.88 suits, over coats, top coats, Rain or Shine" coats include every desirable fabric, fashion and color-and every size if you don't hesitate about coming. Every Christmas we give ex- traordinary Values-a Christ mas gift to our trade, if you like this time it's a great big pleasant saving surprise. Come and see.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-06-25
To Trade for Newport Property.

A ranch near Calispel Lake; 100 acres
meadow, house and barn. Also some
Newport property to trade for good tim
Der. inquire at First National Bank.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-06-25
JUST AMONG OURSELVES
~@~~~~~N

Special sale in pictures and frames at
Willer's old stand.
FOR SALE-Two rowboats. See
Ralph X. Kennedy.
Mrs. Reynolds, of Lind. has purchased
several lots in Ankerson's addition to
Newport.
VIM. Coulter, who Is a student at
Washington State College, Pullman, is
here for the summer vacation,
You buy the lot and furnish the car
penter. We furnish the lumber. Moeser-
Terry Lumber Co., Fl. J. Anderson,
Manager.
L. s. Reidt and wife left today for q
visit at Deer Park, this county, to visit
friends and view the progress that coun-
try is making.
Jerry Desart, the ieweler, has received
a new line OF clocks and alarm clocks
which are worth looking at, If you have
any needs in that line.
City Marshal Mills gathered in one
solitary drunk on Thursday and placed
him in solitary confinement in the cool
Eat portion Of the city jail.
The Hadley Mig. Co. is rushed with
work. They have recently received two
new machines which they have been I'M
able to set up as they were so busy.
VIII trade 154 acres OF land. J mile
from Pend d'Oreille river, with 625, 600
eet of saw timber, for house and lot in
Spokane. Address box 81, Newport
Wash.
Contractor Berneck is rushing the
work of grading Fourth street west OF
Washington avenue. The water com
pany was compelled to lower about SOC
ieet of pipe on that street on account OF
emitting down the grade.
North, South, East and
West, Lund Hair d w are
Co.'S goods are cheapest
and best.
l.. NJ. Stone has been circulating 4
list amongst the business men to ascer-
tain how much support he could obtain
Tor operating sprinkling wagon on the
principal streets. Up to Thursday he
had received assurances of almost enough
money to start the wagon.
Joseph Gould who is employed by
Nm. Willard, purchased the relinquish-
ment OF F. W. Benson this week. Mr.
could secured 40 acres OF choice land
located between Newport and Penrith
On the line of the l. & w, n. and will
inrther improve the property.
Catholic services will be held in New
port on Sunday, July 5, at a. m
Owing to the growth of the congrega.
ton the services will be held in kellv's
Hall. The members of the church ex'
pect to soon begin the erection OF theil
new church on their property in the
northwest part of town.
Several of the postoffices in this Sec
ton OF the state have had the salaries
Of the Nasbys increased under the an
nnal readjustment by the department
The salary of Postmaster Towle at this
place will be increased from $500 to
$1,000; Northport, $500 to $140o. Col
vile has been increased 500 to $1,000
and Chewelah from $11OO to $1,000.