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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
SHEEP BREEDERS
 IGNORE WARNING

Louisville, Ky, August 15-It developed tonight, according to pr. J. N. Mccormick, secretary of the Kentucky board or health, that the recent federal quarantine declared against Kentucky sheep is re- suit of practically an affirmative attl- tude on the part of the board. Dr. Me- Cormick stated that the blue grass coun- ties of the state where much of the sheep breeding Is done, had been repeat edly warned and had as repeatedly ig- nored the call of the board to eradicate the disease known as "scabbies" in sheep, to prevent the spreading of which the quarantine was declared.
 He said that the board had informed the department of agriculture that nothing could be done In the way of bringing the blue grass breeders to realization Of the necessity of action and that when the government threatened quarantine, the board made no resistance.
 The result of the quarantine. says the cattle men, is to make Louisville an even greater market for lambs than It is at present. as the blue grass trade through the Ohio market is diverted here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16

Liverpool, August 15.-The Cunard line steamer Lucania lies submerged tonight at the Huskisson dock, seriously dam aged, having been almost gutted from her tunnels forward by fire which broke out Saturday night. The flames, supposedly, originated in the saloon kitchen.
 The fire brigade of the vessel, with two professional motor engines, turned out at the first alarm and found the first saloon burning fiercely from end to end. Despite all their efforts, the flames gradually worked forward until they reached the steerage, consuming the woodwork there and playing havoc with the forehold At 8 o'clock this morning it was decided to flood the vessel. Soon she heeled and her tunnels came in contact with the cranes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
AMERICAN CITIES
 BEHIND THE TIMES

New York, August 15.-American cities are pronounced 25 years behind progress sive Germany in a bulletin issued today by the committee on congestion of pop ulation in New York. The worst evils of insanitary, immoral and crowded houses are to be found, according to the bulletin, in New York, with Chicago close and gaining second, and Philadel- phia, St. Louis and Cleveland following in the order named.
 The most crowded block in New York had a density In 1901 of slightly under 4o0 In Chicago two blocks are reported as containing 200 inhabitants. Philadelphia has less congestion to fhe acre, because there are fewer five and six-story apart ment houses, but in one block there were found 104 single room housekeeping apartments.
 "To call such a habitation home is a mockery There Is no home life and no privacy possible says the bulletin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
LUCANIA IS S' 5g MERGED
 TO EX7 esy4GUlSH BLAZE

on the dock and were badly damaged. A fleet of tugs was then brought into requi- sition and pulled the liner upright hold ing her until she settled firmly on the mud bottom.
 Comparatively little damage was done to the exterior of the vessel, though re- pairs will occupy considerable time.
 Late tonight the Bucania was refoated with the aid of salvage tugs and power full pumps. She will be dry-docked and lowed to Glasgow for repairs.
 According to some reports the fire broke out in the starboard saloon galley, but was quickly extinguished by the ships officers. half hour later there was an- other outbreak in the port kitchen, and while the fire brigade was dealing with this,a fierce blaze suddenly burst out in the steerage and forepeak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
BROAD SUBJECTS
 TO BE DISCUSSED

Denver, August 15.-Every subject in any way connected with the commercial. in- dustrial and agricultural growth or the west from the Panama canal to scientific dry farming. will be discussed in Dem yer this week at the twelfth annual con- vention of the ns-Mississippi Commer- cial congress, which begins tomorrow
 Between 5000 and coco delegates are ex- pected. Much interest is being manifested over the presence of Secretary Ballin- ger and Chief Forester Pinchot on ac- count of their disagreement during the National Irrigation congress at Spokane last week.
 Among the multitude of subjects to be a;acuxsed are railroads and transportation, closer relations with southern republics, conservation of resources, good roads and beet and cane sugar industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Battleshlp Arrives.

Canea, Island of Crete. August 15.-The British battleship Swift Sure arrived to- day in suda bay, in the western portion of the island The Cretain government has resigned and the administration of the island has been intrusted to pro- visional commissions
 The committees have had the armed peasants expelled from the fortress, which they occupied Saturday night in- tending to resist the order of the powers that the Greek flag be lowered. The com mittees, however, have not had the flag hauled down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD.

1-Census taking divorced from politics. Boston besieged by army.
 Chinese beauty murdered.
 Pelagra causes alarm.
 War clouds looming in Crete.
 Plan to make Birmingham capital of
 Alabama.
 Big steamer suffers from fire. 2-Fiancial review of the past week. T Monument design 10 now complete. s-Iron,. and stesl arc still Active. Cotton crop h much Improved.
 Ensley's Jail ip now overnowing.
 Railroads file heavy mortgages. l-Editorfal commen4 6-John B. Houten ambushed and killed lA. near Ground Hog. Ala.
 Birmingham sweltered during hottest
 day of tho epmmer yesterday.
 East Lake aIdernsn stop exhibition Nf at lake. cs!minsi ] r.es:s fSr s.st Week makes m lparty of lobbyists Rave for cap
 n this morning. M EzlIow Chance won baseball game. .s's Pdt t1x upon. the old maids x Tufkish slAveg are sent homo ]. \ brASe young western hunter. 2. A xiris S>onni2 court school. rho stelfy o8 the belled grizzly. VI o-<seuoral eportip9F news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Woman Shoots to Kill.

Orange, Tex. August 15.-E. H. Rice and his sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Smith, en- gagged in a street duel with revolvers here today, following a dispute over do- mestic troubles, and as result the for mer is lying at his home with three bull lets in his body and the latter is in jail. Mrs. Rice and her sister, Mrs. Smith, were at the Rice home when Mrs. Rice announced her intention of leaving her husband. He followed the two women to the street, armed with a pistol, and the duel followed. Several shots were ex- changed until the two women took refuge in a building. Rice tainted from loss of blood. One bullet penetrated the shoul- der, another the head and a third the neck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MOTHER KILLS HER
 BOYS AND HERSELF

Chicago, August 15.-Mrs Marie Hand zell today turned on the gas in her bath room and committed suicide and slew her three boy babies. She carefully bathed and dressed her three children, one 4 years old, and twins 2 years old, and carried them into the bath room. She had closed the bath room door and turned on the gas. The smell of gas awakened her husband. He broke open the door of the bath room and found the four dead bodies The twins, wrapped in a quilt, were lying in the tub, while the elder boy was clasped tightly in the mothers arms.
 Mrs. Handzell had been i'll for some time. She left four other children, rang ing in age from to 16 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
STRIKERS HOLD
 MASS MEETING

Pittsburg, August T.-The largest mass meeting of strikers since the beginning. nearly five weeks ago, of the strike against the Pressed Steel Car company at Schoenville, was held today on Indian Mound. W. E. Trautman, general organ izer of the Industrial Workmen of the World, addressed the meeting. urging the men to remain firm.
 Additional imported workmen to the number of 300 were taken into the com pany's plant today and 500 more were expected to arrive tonight from the east.
 An endeavor will be made tomorrow by the company to resume operations with the 2ooo men brought here for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Cathedral Is Dedicated.

Salt Lake City, Utah, August 15.-The cathedral of St. Mary Magdalen. splen- did edihce erected in this city by the Catholic diocese of Utah, was dedicated today with imposing ceremonies. Car dinal Gibbons made an address and an elaborate musical programme was ren- dered Cardinal Gibbons read letter from the Pope authorizing pontifical blessing upon the new structure The building has been under construction for 10 years and cost about SSO,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Ic.beros Too Numerous.

St. Johns, N. F., August 15.-The con tinued presence of icebergs and Hoes along the northern section of the Labra- dor coast, as reported here today by ves- sells arriving from Labrador, may seri- ously hamper the Peary relief ship Jeanie. There are no fears for her safety, but 1t is believed that the Jeanie will be considerably delayed in her arrival at Etah, Greenland, the Peary base. She has as yet been but 12 days on her relief voyage having left here August S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
younu Banker Drowned.

Waycross, Ga. August 15.-Jesse Grif- fin. a young banker of this place. was drowned in a dreaded spot in the satfila river here today. Three friends with whom he was swimming fought hard with the river for his life until they were exhausted and he slipped from their arms and sank. They barely escaped. Se
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
IrIshmen In a Riot.

Dublin. August 15.-An excursion part made up of members of the Ancie Order of Hibernians was attacked toQ< at Portadown. Armagh. by moH { one-throwing orangemen. Six hundre policemen were employed in supprsnmu the rioting, during which many perapq were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Judue Harris Recoxers.

St. Louis. August 15.-Judge Harris of Tiptonville. Tenn, president of the com pany which owns Reelfoot lake in Obion county, that state, and whose presence here fortnight ago caused the report that he had broken down because of threats of night riders. left today for his home. MT. Harris has been in a local hospital undergoing treatment for ma laria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
strlkers Have Given In.

Fort William, Ont, August 15.-The striking dock laborers of the Canadian Pacific railroad will return to work to- morrow morning. mass meeting or strikers and friends, numbering 5000, was held in drenching rain this afternoon in the dock quarter. The meeting was ad- dressed by Mayor Peletier, who urged the men to resume employment and submit their grievances to a board of arbitra- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Negro Escapes Mob.

Fitzgerald, Ga., August 15-The lynch ing of the unknown negro who attempted to criminally assault Miss Daisy Russell here early yesterday morning was pre- vented only by the escape of the negro A thorough search of the surrounding country failed to reveal any clew to his whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
BILL SEEKS TO REMOVE
 CAPITAL TO BIRMINGHAM

Montgomery, August 15.-(Special)-A bll proposing a vote on moving the cap- ital of the state to Birmingham will be in- troduced in the legislature tomorrow.
 probably in the senate. As the location of the capital at Montgomery is a part of the constitution, 1t will take two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Drowned at MemphIs.

Memphis. August 15.-Returning from a boating trip at o'clock tonight. Charles Whitsett, cotton classer, one of party of six, slipped into the Mississippi river at the landing wharf and was drowned A companion who leaped in after him was rescued with difficulty by Henry Roquet The body of Whitsett was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
conventlon of soys, Brioade.

Pittsburg, August 15.-Many prominent mon throughout the country have been issued invitations to attend the sixteenth annual convention of the United Boys Brigade of America, which will be held in this city on October to B. inclusive. One thousand delegates are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Cruisers Go to Crete.

Rome, August 15.--The Italian cruisers Francesca Ferrurico, Varez Giuseppe Garibaldi and Giovanni Bausan sailed to- day for Crete and will be followed late tonight by the battleships Napon, Nttori Emmanuel III. and Regina Elenas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Fleet Is at Smyrna.

Constantinople August 15.-The Turkish fleet remains at Smyrna. the government on the advices of the powers having post poned sending it to Crete. The boycott and demonstrations against Greeks con- tinue to spread.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16

son: Sixth district, Irving B. Tucker; Seventh district, A. Turner Grant; Ninth district, J. Yaes Killin.
 South Carolina-First district, William J. storen: Second district, George Water house; Third district. William Walker Russell; Fifth district. Robert Leroy Douglass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16

third vote to secure an amendment for its removal There really seems little season to take the matter seriously. though the men behind the movement ap- pear very much In earnest at this time. The report Is that Birmingham would put up 8, 1,00O,OOO structure to secure the re- mova1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
France Sends Vessels,

Toulon, August 1.-The armored cruiser Jules Ferry has been ordered to coal in readiness to sail for Crete It is stated that similar orders have been given to the commanders of the battleships Jaure- guiberry, Bouvet and Suffren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Greek Flau Lowered.

Athens, August 15.-The entire press in Greece advises the Cretans to lower the Greek flag over the fortress at Canea and not show defiance to the protecting powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
WeII-known Editor Dead.

Macon, Ga, August 15.-D. c. Sutton, formerly editor of the Montgomery Mon- itor. and well-known in Georgia and Ala bama, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. E. Burch, here today, aged 76 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Rallnon Is Destroyed.

Paris, August 15.-A military balloon to- day collided with a number or electric wires outside Paris. The wires were snort circuited and set fire to the balloon wnich was destroyed. the aeronauts escaping with difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
AYIATORS GATHER
 TO FLY FOR PRIZES

Rheims, France, August 15-Huge crowds today thronged the aerodome as a foretaste of next Sundays opening of aviation week." during which aeronauts from the United States, France. Italy and Austria will compete for various prizes, chief of which will be the inter national cup given by James Gordon Bennett
 Several new entries have been received for the races, making a total of 3S.
 Glenn H. Curtiss, the American aviator, took a rest today His machine is nearly set up and the finishing touches will be put on it tomorrow. Other competitors were busy. however.
 At Chalons-Su -Marne, M. Sommer made a magnificent flight of an hour and a. half, but M. Ruchonnet, another French entrant, came to grief, smashing the frame of his machine by making too abrupt landing.
 Henry Farman was badly scalded on the face by water from defective rad tator at Mourmelon today. AS conse- ouence he will be forced to lay up TOT several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
French Aeronaut Wins.

Juvizy, France, August 1b.-Captain Ferber, the French aeronaut. today won the military aviation prize, which was or fered for a flight of one kilometre. Ter Der used a machine or his own inven'iol m ana far exceeded the requirements by makinr A fight of five kilometres
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
How He worked the Artist.

This account OF how an intimate
friend OF the great artist KyOsai OBJ
tanned one OF the painters drawings
is from Mrs. Hugh Frazers Letters
from Japan"
Kyosai always refused IL asked out
right for a sketch. SO his friend be-
gan the negotiation by Offering the
artist an excellent dinner. When
Kyosai had drunk deeply and seemed
in a mellow humor his host called for
drawing materials. saving that he
felt. an artistic fancy taking posses
sion OF him No one was surprised.
as Japanese gentlemen ofte. amuse
themselves in this way after a feast.
The servant then brought IN enor-
nous sheet OF white paper and spread
II on the floor with the brushes and
Indian ink beside IL. The crafty host.
without looking at his guest. sank
on his knees and began 10 draw. ap-
parently absorbed in his occupation.
but Intentionally producing weak and
incoherent lines. kyosai watched the
feeble EFFORT in silence and growing
irritation. and at last jumped up,
dashed the tyre aside and tore the
brush out of his hand. exclaiming:
"Out OF the way. you wretched
bungler, | will teach you how TO
draw" And the result was a price
less sketch. which remained in the
possession of the willy entertainer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
SURPRISED HIM.


D0CN0f0 Ifst -
A doctor In Kansas experiments
With his boy In a test Of food ana
gives tn. particulars. He says:
Il naturally watch the effect OF on
fsrent foods on patients. Ny own ~
tie son. a lad of four. had been !"
With pneumonia and during his con
yalescence did not seem TO care toi
any kind Of food.
Il knew something OF GrapeNb.
and its rather fascinating favour ana
particularly OF its nourishins anl
BODYBUILDING powers. 50 started 'n'
boy on GrapeNuts and found from 'n'
frst dish that he liked IT,
His mother gave II to him eadiIy
and he began to improve at once y
less than a month he had gaineu
about eight pounds and soon oecams
40 well and strong We had no further
anxiety about him.
An old patient OF mine. B years
old. came down with serious stomach
trouble and before I was called nau
kOt 90 Nehh nc COnfA ca
ing. and was ia a serious eondiuo-
He had tried almost every kim q
food for the sick without avail
Il Immediately put him on Crap
Nuts with good. rich milk and JUS I.
little pinch OF sugar He exclaime1
when I came next day. Why. doc,o''
/ never ate anything so good or 'D1'
made me feel 50 much stronger. u,
Il am pleased TO say that he got Wen
on Grape-Nuts. but he had to sleA
TO II 10. two or three weeks. th1 p
began 10 branch out a little with ''.7
or an egg or two. He got ENTIRE
well in spite OF his almost hopeless
condition. He gained p pounds "
two months. which at his age Is ~
markable.
Il could quote a list OF cases Whe
GrapeNuts has worked wonders
There's a Reason" Read i''
Road TO MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter :
new one appeArs from time 10 ume
They are genuine. true, n W" y
human interest
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
pyeing Real Flowers.

Every once in awhile some florist
gets busy and puts some odd colored
blossoms in his window as an extra
attraction TO the display" said a
clubman. Il just noticed n down
the street. IL consisted OF a bunch OF
impossibiy green carnations. At first
glance a good many people thought
they were made OF paper. but they got
interested when they found out that
they were natural Now. anybody
who wants to have any OF these freak
flowers can get them by buying some
kind Of aniline ink. any color desired
Carnations are the easiest to color
white ones. OF course. Put their
stems in a glass filed with ink
Their stems are soft. and in a short
while the larger veins in their petals
are filled with the ink. Don't let
them absorb too much color. They
are prettier with just so much Then
remove them and put them in a vase
OF salt water. Lilies of the valley
lend themselves to this scheme also.
In fact. any white. softStemmed
flower may be used."-Philadelphia
Record.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
End to Tree Fraud Case.

Judge Kirkpatrick Of Kokomo last
week set aside the mortgage 81 nearly
$4,000 existing against the land OF
Emma Woodwork. held by James A.
ShOwalter OF Hartford CITY. Mrs
Woodwork brought suit to have the
obligations cancelled. alleging that she
was the victim. through the creduIity
Of her husband. Of a fruit tree fraud.
Her husband. with her consent and
responsibility. had bought several
hundred trees and many thousand
strawberry plants OF fancy names. ont
OF which a small fortune was to be
realized each year. but the trees and
shrubbery died, leaving the mortgage
intact.
Mrs. Woodwork is ordered TO re.
pay Showalter $3.50 In cash which he
advanced. He said he bought tn.
mortgage as an innocent purchaser.
but the finding of the court Is to the
effect that he had knowledge Of. It's
true character.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
To Err IL Human.

Il am going TO tell you the truth
about yourself" he said.
Go on said the young and ambi
tious actress.
Il have in my time had rare oppor-
tunities to observe beautiful. graceful
and tAlen.ed women. and violate NJ
confidence in saying that you are the
queen Of them all You unite tn your
lovely person that peculiar maEnsi'
SIN which lays audiences at your feet
Your genius. shining through all 'he
deficiencies OF stagecraft. enable you
10 triumph over every obstacle s.
supreme are you that YOU have ne
right TO rise above all colyential-
ties. TO marry. to love. 10 discard
whom you please. and no q viii
dare 10 criticise. Your work will ltFe.
You arc tha very personihcation q
the highest art United with This.
O u perfection of beauty gives you
the Just title TO a lasting fame.
is all that true?' she asked. softly
Absolutely. Would you have ne
saw more? What more could | say
She sighed.
you might" she answered. have
mentioned my clothes and my figure
Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-30
n a LUCKY NICKEL
How he Discoveries His charmer Was
Tickle.

She was pretty. attractive and very
popular. lie a as uns0phisticated
and unsuspecting as she a clever.
She was "A staller and he could not
make himself believe II. But. now.
for the trining sum OF hve cents de-
posted in the coin box Of a telephone.
aud the results thereof. he is wise and
she is none the wiser.
On the first dap previous TO hat OF
my story. he had called her on the
phone. and was met with the stall
that she was o feeling very well, SO
he had better call her again in the
morning.
AS he was walking 10 the drug store
the following morning his gaze fell
upon a lonesome looking nickel lying
in the gutter near the curb. Upon
closer investigation he found the date
on the nickel stamped 1855.
Why" he unused. that ought TO
be a lucky coin. that's the same year
was born. Wonder IL IL is lucky?
And he lighted a cigarette and took a
deep inhale. So on 10 the drug store
he went. this u-nsuspecting youth.
carrying his lucky nickel He was in
such a hurry TO put the coin TO the
test that he merely nodded in answer
to the clerks friendly greeting.
After calling for her number and
relighting his cigarette he was told
TO drop in a nickel. please. here's
your party" But instead OF the usual
"hello," he heard something more like
this: Yes. send IL to Mr.. W. IL. H.
at the Virginia Hotel, Columbus. Ohio.
and charge IL TO -. Oh. Maude, Go
10 the door and call Bobbie quick
Now Maude was the girls name and
Bobbie was her little pet fox terrier
Then over the phone came three or
four short v histles. followed by. Here
Bobbie, Come in here. Enthusiastically
Maude's voice.
He had heard enough. & he hung up
the receiver and decided 10 tell the
operator she had put him in the wrong
pew. OF course. she was very sorry
and said for him 10 hang up and she
would call him when the line was not
busy.
During the two or three minutes
wait he was busy framing up a little
speech. cOngratulating her on her
speedy recovery. And as he was
thinking he couldn't help smiling
about the lucky nickel. now lost again
His m~editations were suddenly. but
pleasantly. interrupted by the little
buzzer on the phone. and again he
turned and buried his nose in the
transmitter.
Hello, Is this H-s residence
Is Maude there What, You say she
isisck in bed Well. that's too bad.
| guess il won't make any difference
who this Is. GOod-by.'
And as he rose TO go he muttered
to himself.
Ills but a tangled web we weave
When first We practice TO deceive"