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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Nixon-Rice.

Jacksonville, December H.-(Special l. The home of MT. c. T. Nixon was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday morning at o'clock, when his daughter. Miss Katherine Nixon was united In marriage 10 MT. Herman R. Rice. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas D. Bateman of the Presbyterian church. The wedding was a very quiet one, there being no attendants. The wedding march was played by Miss Hannah Crook. The house was beautifully decorated in the colors of the season. holly and mistletoe being used in profusion. The bride wore a becoming going-away cloth costume.
 Miss Nixon has been a resident of Jack sonville only three years, having come here from North Carolina but during this short time by her graces of character and sweet disposition she has made many friends.
 MT. Rice came to Jacksonville only few years ago from Vermont. He is prominently connected with the 1de Cot ton mills of which he is a stockholder and also serves the company in the capacity of secretary.
 After bridal trip to New Orleans, Mir and Mrs. Rice will return and make their home in Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
SIZZLING REPORT
 ON TUNNEL WORK

Chicago. December 23.-A preliminary report by an engineering expert who at the instance of the Merriam investi- gating committee has examined city records and tested the strata through which the Lawrence avenue tunnel runs it was announced today, is sizzling" document.
 According to those in touch with the developments in the Investigation which was precipitated when the alle- gation was made that more than $45,000 had been paid by the city for the ex- cavation of "shale rock" when in fact no shale rock was excavated, but that hard clay which was chased as shale rock by the contractor was found in considerable quantities.
 Sharp criticism of looseness and un- businesslike methods in the city ad- ministration is declared to be include" in the document The commission next Monday will consider the advisability of sending the report to the city coun- oil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
CRISIS IS INVERTED.
Greek Minister of War Sends in His
 Resignation.

Athens. December 2S.-Colonel Lapa- thiotis, minister of war, resigned tonight thus temporarily averting the crisis which the Military league threatened to bring about. Earlier in the day the league announced it's intention of overthrowing the ministry and replacing it with one chosen on Q business basis. This would mean military dictatorship.
 Colonel Zorbas, president of the Mili- tary league. had prolonged interview with the King as result of which the league consented to a compromise under which Colonel Lapathiotis would retire from the war ministry for the remainder of the parliamentary session, the premier taking the portfolio ad interim.
 It is understood that ex-Premier Theo- tokis has agreed to the compromise, but the announcement was made that the war minister has resigned for all time, ow- ing to the league disavowing some pro- motions he made in the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
TAX RATE COMPROMISED.
Franklin Lumber Concern Accepts
 Raise of One Dollar.

RussellvilIe, December 23.-(Special.)- The state tax commission, which was rep resented in a hearing before Judge Mitchell and MT. Powell, members of the commission; of the raise case of the tim- Der lands of Webber & Coffin, in Russell vile, Tuesday, December T. has compro- missed with the timber company and Web- Der & Coffin will accept raise of s3.50 from the old rate of 2.5o an acre. Capt. w H. Norris, county tax commissioner, raised the company's assessed valuation from g 50 an acre to $6, the timber com pany appealed to the state tax commits sion, which fixed temporary assess ment at B an acre, but after hearing the pleadings of the timber company compro- missed with a raise of s per acre. This raise holds for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
MEXICO WILL BE
 HELD RESPONSIBLE

Washington, December 23-It is inti- mated that the state department does not view with favor the idea that President Zelaya may go aboard the Mexican gum goat General Guerrero. While there are no official assurances directly upon that particular point, it is generally understood here that the United States would take prompt steps to prevent such an act
 That is merely carrying out the declara- ton of Secretary Knox to hold Zelaya personally accountable for the execution of the two Americans, Groce and Can non and any attempt of Mexico to safe guard him would be looked upon as un- friendly to the United States of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
He loves his own barn better than he loves our house.
 -l King Henry W.
Issues tn the English Election

The tariff cuts no figure in the Eng fish elections, nor is Irish home rule much of a factor outside of Ireland. The dominating issue relates to the power and possibly the makeup of the house of lords. If the liberals win, the veto of the house of lords over finan- cial and important legislation will be taken away, and this taking away will be written in a statute which the lords will have to accept. At present it stands as unwritten law, and if the unionists are successful, they propose to abolish the unwritten law and to choose perhaps 100 peers out of 600 to sit as a new elective and yirile house of lords
 The chances are that the liberals will carry the election by a reduced majority. If they have working ma jority, including the labor members and nationalists, of 50, that will be quite enough. At present they have a majority of nearly 170. A majority of 50 is expected. The average Briton dearly loves a lord and the house Of lords cannot be swept away easily. What changes in it time may work can not be foreseen beyond the probable fact that it will lose it's veto power over money bills and important poli- ciaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Eastern Star officers Named.

Mayline. December 23.-(SpeciaL)- the annual meeting Dorcas chapter No. 7j. Order of the Eastern Star. the follow ing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year; Worthy matron, Miss Elm ma Hunter: associate matron. Mrs. Jo- seph Kellum; worthy patron. Mir. George F. Peter: treasurer. MT Charles Perry: secretary. pr. J. l.. Powe; conductress Mrs Charles Perry; associate conduc- tress. Mrs. Nelson; warder. Mrs sudie Reneau; sentinel, MT Joseph Kellun Adah. Mrs. J. F. West; Ruth. Mrs. Van Thomas; Esther. Mrs. Walter Carleton Martha Mrs G. F. Peter; Electa Miss Carrie F. Hunter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
AN ANCIENT SWAN.


 Sir Thomas Lipton told. the following story in the smoking room of the Cedric: Speaking of Christmas turkeys re- minds be of a Piccadilly club A Devon- shire man sent this club, about Christ mas, fine large swan in hamper. The hamper was addressed to the secretary, who notified the club members of the treat that was in store, and a special swan dinner was arranged for the 23d. The swan came on at this dinner, looking magnificent-erect and stately on a great silver gilt salver. But tough! It was so tough you couldn't have carved the gravy. All perceived that they had been hoaxed. A few days later the sender of the swan dropped in at the club. Got my swan all right hope?' he said to the society. Yes and a nice trick you played on us,' was the reply. Trick? What do you mean?' Why, we boiled that swan for 16 hours, and when 1t came on the table 1t was tougher than block of gran ite.' Good gracious, Did you have my swan cooked? Yes, of course.' The other was in despair Why, that bird was historic,' he groaned. T sent him up to be stuffed and preserved. He had been in my family for 290 years He had eaten out of the hand of King Charles T."
 IN THE DIVORCE COURT.
 She whispered in
 The judges ear
 And scores of women
 Leaned to hear.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
NEWS OF GREENSBORO.
Pckens Property Near Sawyersvilie
 Sells for s17,489.67.

Greensboro, December 23-(Special.) J. One of the largest sales of real estate ever made in Hale county in point of con- sideration was one made a few days ago when B. ". Coleman of Sawyersyille sold to Mrs. N. L. s. Lunsford the 7ss acres of land near Sawyersville known as the Pickens land, for the consideration of ST, ,4ss.s7
 Cards have been issued by Mir. and Mrs. N l.. Elliott of Moundville, announcing the marriage on the evening of Decem- ber % to the Rev. c. c. Daniel of their daughter, Miss Estelle Elliott MT. Daniel is former student of the Southern uni- versity here. Both he and his bride-to-be are very popular in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Mrs. Rowena Glenn Dies.

Florence, December 2s.-(special.)- Mrs Rowena Clem, an aged lady of 6S. died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Brabson, in South Florence Her surviving children are Mrs. Brabson, Mrs. J. T. Hill of Bir- mingham Mrs. Charles Pepper of At lanta, Ga, T. J. Clem of Tuscumbia, B. H. Glenn of Jasper and A. w Glenn of Sheffield. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock and the interment was made In the Tuscumbia cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
DIES AT 115 YEARS.
Aunt Eliza Was Probably the Oldest
 Person in Alabama.

Russellville. December 23.-(Special.)- Eliza Bell died at Reedtown, a suburb of Russellville. few days ago. and with the passing away of this character the oldest person in Franklin county. If not in Alabama is dead. She had passed her 115th birthday several months ago, which fact is part of the records of the Harris family. Aunt" Eliza was colored woman and during slave times was the property of Jack Harris. She was born in Jamestown. Va. MT. Harris paid $500 for her when just a girl.
 Aunt Eliza was very fine culinary artist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Fire Extinouishers Freeze.

Huntsville. December S-(Special)-Au- tomatic fire extinguishers- in the Elks' tbeatre froze and burst yesterday after ,,oor and had the same effect as if the nlugs had been melted out by fire, and the automatic alarm was sounded. A force of men went scurrying to the the- atre and instead of finding the fire they axnected were greeted with thick sprays of intensely cold water. The breaks were repaired before uauah dasnaeA he~ ->@n donA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
ASI-EE EP.

By William Winter. He knelt beside her pillow, in the dead
 watch of the night, And he heard her gentle breathing.
 but her face was still and white, And on her poor, wan cheek tear
 told how the heart can weep. And he said. My love was weary-God
 bless her! She's asleep He knelt beside her gravestone in the
 shuddering autumn night. And he heard the ory grass rustie' ana nis
 face was thin and white, And through his heart the tremor ran of
 grief that cannot weep. And he said, My love was weary-God
 blesa hari she's asleep."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Officer Exonerated.

Huntsville, December S.-(special)- Justices J.-C. Mcdonald and J. l.. Fergu- son heard evidence in the killing Of Green sledge, a negro hackman, by Deputy Sheriff wheeler Mitchell yesterday after noon and reached the conclusion that the killing was done by the officer in the dis charge of his duty and in self-defense. The evidence showed that the negro not only resisted arrest, but made an at- tack on the officer with knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Richey Passes Throuqh.

M. M. Richey, general superintendent of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern, with headquarters at Little Rock, Ark, accomplished by Mrs. Richey, passed through Birmingham yesterday morning in his private car Magnolia for Central South Carolina where he will spend the holidays with relatives. R. F. Carr, trainmaster of the same road, with headquarters at Van Buren, Ark. ac- companied him as far as Birmingham, to spent the holidays with his family. Both MT. Richey and MT. Carr were formerly with the Southern Railway here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
A Quick Trip.

A. R. Dearborn, who returned Wednes- day night from business trip north and east, made pretty quick time.
 q left here Saturday night over the Queen and Crescent" said MT. Dear born. "I visited Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany and New York city. At Albany I took a boat and came down the Hudson to New York. In the latter city I had conferences with a number of business men. l returned home on the Seaboard."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
About Persons.

Mr J. McDonough. commercial agent of the seaboard Air Line, with head quarters in Birmingham, is in Ports- mouth, Va, to confer with Freight Traf- fic Manager Charles R. Capps. Mr. Me Donough is one of the most popular freight officials in this city and his friends are hoping that he will be pro- noted to the position of assistant gem eral freight agent with headquarters here. vice E. T. Steele. who has been appointed freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Shootinu at Cherokee.

Tuscumbia, December 2s-(Special.)- A shooting occurred last evening near Cherokee, this county, when Tom Har- gis received a load of buckshot in his knee. Hargis, it Is said, was advanc- ing upon a man named Jackson with a knife, when Jackson shot The news was telephoned in to Tuscumbia and Deputy Sheriff Throckmorton went to Cherokee to investigate the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
MT. HoadIey Here.

Joseph H. Hoadley of New York, pres ident of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company who arrived in Bir- mingham Wednesday night, will remain in the district until after the New Year. He said yesterday that he would make a thorough inspection of the properties of his company and .nis will require him to visit several counties in the min eral belt.
 Mr Hoadley has large personal ac- quaintance in Birmingham and his friends are giving him cordial wei come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Hueston Retains Title.

Boston, December 23.-Thomas Hueston of St. Louis successfully defended his title of pool champion of the world against Benjamin Allen of Kansas City, Mo, in the three days match ending tonight. winning by total net score of 500 to 5S1 Allen won tonight's match by large lead, however. during which he broke the worlds record for a run, scoring S5, the former record being 79, held by Grant Eby since 1902. Aliens score tonight was 255, while Hueston had ls'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
Traffic Officials.


 F. T. Steele, assistant general freight agent of the seaboard Air Lne who soon becomes freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern, enjoys the rep utation of being one of the ablest and most popular traffic men in the Birming- ham district. He developed from clerk ship in the freight department of the Ala bama Great Southern under L. Sevier into a high-class commercial agent and when his chief went with the Seaboard as vice president he became assistant gen eral freight agent of that road. MT. Se- vier returned to the Alabama Great Southern as freight traffic manager, but on January 1 he will be promoted to the position of general agent of the execu- tive departments of the Southern Rail- way and the Alabama Great Southern.
 The official circular announcing MT. Steele's new position is signed by T. c. Powell, vice president of the Alabama Great Southern and is approved by W. w. Finley, president It is as follows:
 Effective January 1, 1910, MT. D. T. Steele is appointed freight traffic mana ger of the Alabama Great Southern Rail- road company. with headquarters at Bir- mingham. vice MT L. Sevier promoted.
 E. D. McIver now chief clerk in the office of the freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern, has been appointed commercial agent of that com pany, effective January 1. He has earned his promotion by faithful service. The freight traffic department of the Alabama Great Southern will remain on the eighth floor of the Woodward building
 MT. Sevier, IS general agent, will have his office in the BrownMarx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

representatives. Any other course would be sure to. lead to bitterness and charges of ring rule. An informal vote could readily be taken without public expense, and in that way the people would feel that their own choices had been selected to represent them in the first council of the greater city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
STOREKEEPER IS
 SERIOUSLY SHOT

MT. O'Rourl1e, who operates a store at Walker street and Fifth avenue, was seriously shot this morning about o'clock There had been a fire and the cause of the shooting could not be learned al the time on account of the suburban location. It is feared that O'Rourke will die. His assailant, it is said was cap ttrad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Redmon-CantreIl.

Eufaula, December 23.-(special.)- )-W. E. Redmon and Mrs. Lillie Cantrell of this city were married at the home of the bride yesterday evening. Rev. J. A French pronounced he ceremony in the presence of a large gathering or relatives and intimate friends. A sump- tuous repast was served tie guests at 6 o'clock The parties to the contract are popular young people ce the com munfty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
youno Man Found Dead.

Crystal Springs, Miss, December 23.-Quitman J. Manning, Jr., aged 20 years, was found dead here today. His throat had been cut A few minutes before his body was found he had had a quarrel, it is said, with Townes How ell, another young man. Howell was arrested and taken to the county jail at Hazlehurst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
WhItIey Severely Burned.

Huntsville, December 23.-(Special)-J. E. Whitley paymaster at the Dallas mills. was severely burned when his cloth- ing became ignited in front of fireplace in his home. friend reached him with a bucket of water in time to save him from possibly fatal burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
William c. Callahan Dies.

Florence, December 23.-(special.)- William c. Callahan. son of w. T. Cal lahan, died last night tt the home or his father in East Florence, aged 2S years The remains were taken to Sec ond Creek church. in Lexington beat, and inferred beside the body of his brother Frank, who died less than two weeks ago i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
charoed With BurqIary.

Columbus, Ga, December 23.-(Special) John Shaw, a white man, was arrested in Columbus today charged with having burglarized I. H. Moore's store in Cir ard, Ala, last night. He refused to go to Alabama unless requisition papers are secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Arnorx Is Burned.

Pittsburg, December 23.-The Four teenth regiment armory, Pennsylvania National Guard, was tonight destroyed by fire, entailing loss of $1OO,O0O. Thousands of cartridges stored in the building exploded, adding hazard to those nearby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Santa Claus has a good memory, but if perchance he has overlooked any little boy or girl 1t is not too late for him to jog himself up and make the proper purchases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Badly Cut By Negro.

Asheville, N. C., December 2S-Be- cause he resented being pushed on the sidewalk by a drunken negro Lloyd Morris, white, 20 years old, mad ms throat cut by the former tonight and he is now in the hospital in critical condition. The negro escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

The war is over and the Robert E. Lee statue has been placed in Statuary Eall in the capitol at Washington, where, it will remain a silent but elo- quent example to all generations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
JIIB.

JEB. Jeb Withers sat in Connor's store An talked about the weather, An had his fling at politics An sadly wondered whether The country wasn't playin' out, With none but fools to back her, An then he hitched his trousers up An took another cracker. Jeb said as how the world was full Of folks who posed as knowin', Who covered up their weaknesses By struttin' round an blowin'; An Jeb said magnates robbed us all-- The coal man an the packer An then he scratched his head a bit An took another cracker. Jeb swore he never saw the like { Of rascals, fat an thrivin' Who robbed the orphant of his due An laughed at fellers strivin To get along by honest means Then hit his thigh a whacker, An rubbed his ear with thoughtful air An took another cracker. Jeb talked an talked an- munched an
 munched-
 His knowledge was amazin': Jim Connors didn't answer back He Just stood there a-gazin' At Jeb, but after while he smiled An winked at Silas Posey, An moved the box an pretty soon Jeb said he guessed he'd "mosey."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Florida Judge Dead.

New Orleans. December z3.-Judge Benjamin s. Liddon of Mariana. Fla. former chief justice of the supreme court of Florida. died here last night. Judge Liddon was 55 years old a<S one of the best known jurists in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
A CLERKS WISDOM.

 "I want a box of cigars for my hus- band"
 ''Yes, madam; what size collar does he wearr
 None of your impudence, young man! The size of the collar my husband wears has nothing to do with the kind of cigars he smokes" T beg pardon, madam, but the size of the collar your husband wears has a great deal to do with the kind of cigars he smokes. If he wears large collar, the chances are he has thick neck and most thick-necked men smoke strong black ci- gars, while men with small or scrawny necks usually prefer something milder."
 THE CONTINUOUS. After fifty years, what?"
 Asked the orator;
 After that" said ready Pat,
 Fifty years morer'
 ABOUT THE LIMIT Birmingham has the champion lazy man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Special Agent Parr should have filed his claim for uncovering the sugar frauds earlier. As it stands he cannot get 1t in his Christmas stocking this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

The cold snap was worth great deal to Birmingham. It made trade brisk and it improves health condi- tions It is not often that we have such seasonable weather for Christmas shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Five Horses Lost.

Jacksonville, Fla, December 2S-Five fne horses, consigned to Albert Lewis en route from the north to St. Angus tine, suffocated tonight In fire which started in the car in the railrad yards here. The animals were valued at szeo each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
ADEAD SPARROW.

A dead sparrow lay on my window sill, Frozen stiff by the sudden cold; The silver of frost was on its bill, Which never again would hold A norsel sweet to a f1edegling's mouth, Or a wisp of straw for nest, For cold wind blew from the north to
 the south
 And chilled the sparrow's breast So small and pitiful it seemed,
 So motionless and still The throat that once in combat screamed, Or chirped with right good will. Quite helpless now those slender feet And closed the watchful eyes; Those buoyant wings no more will beat The air of summer skies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Santa Claus declines to shun the street in Paris called The Street of the Bad Boys. Santa thinks no boy is beyond redemption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

No report has come from the Congo Free State that the natives are en- gagged in shedding tears over the death of King Leopold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
ANYTHING BUT THAT.

You're liar and thief and scoun- dreli
 Anything else?"
 T can't think of anything else right now"
 Thanks. I was afraid you were going to say I was stupid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

What makes you think so?" 'He did all his Christmas shopping over the telephone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Missouri continues to wonder why the man who puts Ben Davis apples on the market is not convicted of some thing or the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

The man higher up is immune in the sugar trust, because he was a cam paign contributor, and may be one again.