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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-09
Wins Running Race.

Pttsburg, November S.-Percy Small wood won a Emile running race at Duquesne Gardens tonight from Hugh Bruce of Pittsburg for the middle-dis-, tance championship of the world. The time was 1:07:45, Smallwood winning by one and three-qaurters laps on a track that measured eight and nve-sixteenths laps to the mile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-09
Wins at Golf.

Augusta, November S.-President Taft today played at golf with his host in Au- gusta. Maj. Joseph B. Cumming. defeat- ing him up and to go opened the Georgia Carolina Interstate fair; rode over the streets of Augusta amid the cheers of his fellow citizens and left the city at D. m. for Florence, S. C.
 The incident of the call upon him at the golf links on his invitation of ny Cobb. the baseball player. the extreme cordiaity of the reception of the Presi- dent in his winter capital. and the good fellowship extended to his entourage were the features of the day.
 In his address at the fair grounds the
 
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Not Allowed To Land.

San Francisco, November s.-Passengers from Central America say they were not allowed to land at Corinto, Nicaragua, where their steamer remained s hours. The streets of Corinto were pstrolled by troops.
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POLITICAL TALK
 IN WASHINGTON Roosevelt Is Prominent as Pres
 identiaI Possibility THE TRIBUNE's VIEW
Thinks MT. Taft May Prove Such a Poor Politician That 1t Will Be Necessary to Nominate the
 Former President.

Washington, November S-(Special)-- 1 The unfounded rumors of the death of i former President Roosevelt is causing some comment in the eastern press on the ] future of this very lively ex-President. | Some send him to the Senate to succeed
 Depew, while others continue him in the
 private life watching over the country
 with fatherly eye, one day spanking the suffragettes, another espousng the cause of negro social equality always stirring
 things up by speaking out about most everybody and most everything, especial | ly when misinformed.
 The New York Tribune today prints a story which may not cause the best feel
 ing among the second term Taftites.
 It says: Some of MT. Roosevelt's friends deprecate the idea that he will not again be a candidate for the presi-
 dency. They say his loyalty to President
 Taft would prevent his being a cand-
 date for the nomination in 1912 but that
 in 1916 he will be only 5S years old, and that, considering his natural vigor and en- ergy, it is by no means impossible that he will be an important factor in the na- tional convention of that year, although
 they admit that is looking long way ahead There are. indeed. a few of Mir l Roosevelt's friends who suggest that MT
 Taft will prove so poor politician, quite
 apart from the sort of administration he
 may give the eountry, that before the
 convention of 1912 it will have become ob-
 vious that he could not again be elected, and that in the event of such an emer- ] gency MT Roosevelt could probably be in-
 duced to accept the nomination. especially !, if the first ballot in the convention showed
 that MT. Taft's renomination was an im- 1 possibility
 In any event there is going to be a
 deal of politics in Washington this win ! ter. There is ground to the belief that if ! Speaker Cannon does not demand an in- i yestigation of Representative Parsons charge of conspiracy between the repub- lican organization and Tammany, Con
 gressman Champ Clark will. Parsons IS
 a pretty big influence in New York and the President may be drawmfnto the hght for or against Parsons.
 Then too, former President Roosevelt could never forgive President Iaft II ne
 should side against Never -Do-Wrong Loeb and his thieving thief catchers in the New York customs house. To top 1t off. with the insurgents in the Senate
 and House kicking up their heels, there is plenty of fun coming for the G. o. P. From the very day that Cook and Peary were plunged into the controversy there has never been a doubt that the in-
 fuence of the navy would be cast for it's
 own commander, Peary. The address of Admiral Chester characterizing Dr. Cook as faker is therefore not surprising, and 1t will cause little more surprise if Rear Adm John E. Pilsbury. who is desig- mated today as one of the committee of the National eGographic society to ex- anime the Cook data, also finds against the discoyerer.
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eCoNTINUND 0N PAan D
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
THE SULTAN KEPT HIS WORD.
After The Freneh Ambassador Va
His G1est He Seat tbe GIFT He
Had Promised.

The threshold Of the Harem has oc-
casionally ben crossed clandestinely.
yet. save those In rare cases where .
Turkish family. having adopted the
conventions OF the Europeans. admits
its intimate friends. no stranger has
openly and officially been permitted
to visit the gynecaeum Of the Turk.
says N. c. Adossides In Tho Delinsa-
tor for July. The one exception to
this iron-clad rule, strange to say. oc-
CURED in the palace Of sultan.
It was in the year 1907. when the
British government. attempting to CO.
erce the sublime porte into ooali-
ton against Napoleon. ordered the
Sultan. selim III. to surrender his
fleet. This Selim refused TO do. and
the English fleet sailed through the
Dardanelles into the Propontis. Mean
while General Sebastiani. the French
ambassador. assisted the Sultan In
organizing the defense Of Constanti-
nople, and did II 80 admirably that the
British fleet retired without firing .
shot. Accordingly. the Padlahah told
him TO choose his reward. The gem
ersl. . thorough Franchman. asked
psrmission TO visit bis Ma3esty's ha-
rsA
oslin. bound ~ his word. graatsd
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
HOW THE ROOSEVELT
HUNTING PARTY Is FED

The task OF providing food for the
party who are accompanying e1-Prss-
ident Roosevelt on his much discussed
hunting trip through the darkest con-
tinent, offers many interesting and
unusual problems. Natives Of tenn
perate climes rarely find food that
they regard as palatable and nutrious
while making extended journeys into
the tropics. however we'll the natives
may be able to maintain life on their
domestic food-stuffs. The staple foods
which the party Of Colonel Roosevelt
will consume during his year in Az
rica, will be rice, chickens, chuta0y,
and some kind OF rough bread - tho
staple for the white men In camp.
Greek bakers In Mombasa now supply
hunters with bags Of hard biscuit
which are extremely good upon the
march, because insects cannot pierce
their indurated surface. Potatoes and
garden vegetables will be available
at Nairobi. Nakuru. Kisumu, Ehtebbe.
and Jinja. For the rest the hunters
will have to supply themselves with
fresh meat from the gazelles. ante
lopes, wild birds and other game that
exist on every side In this rare last
resort Of big game.-From June Phys-
ical Culture.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
YANKEE SLAIN IN
ITALY BY BLACK HAND

Naples, June 12.-Murdered or kid
mapped by the Italian Black Hand So
ciety in retaliation for the activity of
the American authorities in break
ing up the branch Of that organization
is the fate of Holland Bennett, young
Boston attorney, who disappeared
from the steamer Berlin upon which
he was travelling with his bride Of a
month.
This second murder of an American
by the Neapolitan camora has aroused
the Italian authorities and every ef-
fort is being made to clear up the mys-
terry surrounding Benefits disappear
ance.
The last seen of the young Boston
ian was Thursday night, while the
steamer was en- route from Genoa to
Naples. Bennett was walking on deck
and his bride was talking to friends
in the saloon. There was no outcry
or any disturbance. but Mrs. Bennett
became worried over the continued
absence of her husband and went in
search of him.
He was not on deck nor in their
ard and general search of the vessel
was made. but without finding any
trace of the missing man.
When the Berlin reached port the
Naples authorities were notified and
they have been engaged in rounding
up Black Hand suspects all day.
Coming SO closely on the heels Of
the murder Of Lieutenant Petrosino Of
the New York police department. who
was killed at Palmero, Sicily last
March, the Italian government fears
that 1t will become involved with that
Of the United States unless drastic
measures are taken at once to appre-
hend the criminals who have made a
business for years Of terrorizing
wealthy residents Of Italy and occa-
sionally demanding tribute from for
etgners.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
KETCHEl Will DEFEAT
JOHNSON, SAYS JACK

showed that he didn't like the gaff
Cans was licked by Nelson through
the body route. Take any of the other
negro fighters that were supposed to
have class and see how they stood up
under this kind of punishment
This fact will beat Johnson. Ketch-
ell seems to fight with the idea that one
good punch in the stomach Is more
damaging than several on the jaw, for
that Is the section he pounds away at
when at close quarters, and had he
given Johnson the same raps he gave
me the champion would have gone to
the bad as soon as l did.
81 have fought almost every heavy
weight In the world, bar Jeffries and
Langford.. but none of them had the
punching power OF Ketchel."
Ketchel, when seen after the fight,
had nothing to say but kind words of
his opponent. He said that he had ex-
pected hard fight and that he had re-
ceived one. Ketchel looked as fresh as
a daisy as he dressed after the fight
With his manager, Willus Britt, he
leaves for the coast shortly to train
for the Johnson go.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
OPENED A GIFT BIBLE 81
YEARS OLD, FOUND $1,000

New York. June 14-When Ste
phen Marsh started for Denver yes
terday where he will make his home
with a prosperous son, he had nearly
5000 which had had come to him I'M
expectedly and declared his conven-
sion to a strong belief in the Bible.
When his spinster aunt died 35 years
ago, she left him only a Bible with
the board fastened by a bold clasp.
Marsh was not OF a religious turn Of
mind. and cast the Bible into an old
trunk where it remained untouched
until yesterday, when he started to
pack for his journey west. On open
ing the Bible he found that between
the leaves had been stored $4,S87.30
in paper money, much Of 1t in frac-
tional currency on which there may be
a premium now. AS Marsh had lived
for many years on a pension OF $12
month, the finding of the money in
his financial wilderness Immediately
converted him to strong belief in the
Bible.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

Denver, June 12.-"The men who
clubbed to death $500 sheep in Gar
field county on May II, ought to be
hanged" said F. G. Mcconnell, state
agent for the Colorado Society of Child
and Animal Protection. who has just
returned from making an investiga-
ton of this most atrocious
crime Agent Mcconnell states that
while the officials of both Garfield and
Mesa counties have been working dill
gently since the killing Of these sheep
by unknown parties, supposed to be
cattlemen, no arrests have been made,
although the sheriffs Of both counties
has a suspicion and 1t Is expected ap-
prehensions will soon be made.
The affair Is one of the most pitia-
ble in the history of the state, accord
ing to the humane officers. Every
head of sheep in the corral was either
shot or clubbed to death. Only one
animal escaped and when Mr.. McCon-
nell visited the place this sheep was
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
THE POULTRY YARD.

Kerosene is our standard remedy
for mites.
When lice come into the hen house
profit goes out.
Have your incubator stand level
Then 1t will heat evenly.
Keep the temperature of the egg
chamber at 103 degrees until the
chicks begin to hatch, then run up to
los degrees.
It costs more to keep . poor hen
than It does . good one. More worry.
more vexation, more dissatisfaction.
About the nrst thing you had better
do when there In anything ths matter
with your hens 10 to look for lice.
Apply kerosene to the roosts with q
cloth or swab svsFy two weshs dur
ing warm weather to kill khs red spid-
or Nce.
Respect the hen. She may cackie
foolishly sometimes. but she adds
much to the comfort and prosperity
OF the farm home.
Keep the poultry house clean and
neat and your efforts will be amply
rewarded BY the egg basket and kiAd
words from your friends.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

Philadelphia. June 12.-"Ketchel
will beat Jack johnson when they
meet in Frisco, and is the next heavy
weight champion of the world" de-
clared Jack O'Brien when he was de-
ing rubbed down in his dressing room
at the National A. C. after having been
out fought, outboxed and practically
knocked out by the Michigan "assass-
in"
The Philadelphia favorite was not
badly hurt, but he was thoroughly
beaten fighter, and in the mood to de-
clare that he was through with boxing
forever.
"Ketchel will simply pound the life
out OF Johnson" he said. He is SO
strong that he will be able to stand
anything Johnson hands out in the
line Of a wallop as he comes in, and
at close quarters will tear the big col
ored mans ribs apart. l never knew a
negro that could stand up under
pounding of the ribs. Walcott, the
giant killer was game and took many
a severe beating. but when he was
hammered about the stomach he soon
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
NO LET UP IN SEARCH
FOR SlAYERS OF SHEEP

still alive but had not had a bite to
eat between May II and June s. One
of its eyes had been knocked out and
it was otherwise mistreated, by the
fiendish cowboys who caused the
slaughter. The value of the sheep kill
ed is placed at $4,000. according to
Mr.. Mcconnell. He says there are
about 10000 head of sheep in the same
locality. and after the killing OF the
bunch of sheep belonging to Mr.. Tay-
lor. the marauders made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to drive a large herd
OF animals over a steep cliff.
Sheriff Sylvester Wilmoth Of Gar
field county, and Undersheriff Schrad-
er of Mesa county are at the head Of
posse that has been searching for
the men who committed the crime.
ever since May II. Should they be
caught 1t will be a miracle II any of
them escape with their lives, so in
teEse Is the feeling in that country
against them.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
FIGHTS ON SCAFFOLD
STABS HANGMAN OVER HEART

Floresville, Texas, July 12-Using
as a weapon a metal spoon sharp
ened to a keen edge, Refugio Juare-
quea, sentenced to hang for criminal
scaffold today to prevent tn execution
and succeeded in stabbing Sheriff Will
liam Wright over the heart when he
attempted to adjust the black cap.
The blade. however. was DETECTED
when it struck bone and the wound
is not considered serious. When the
man was subdued the execution was
proceeded with, brother of the
wounded sheriff acting in his stead.
The first time the trap was sprung
Juarequea fell across the trap and it
was necessary to repeat the prelimin-
aries. The second springing of the
trap was successful. The man pro-
tested his innocence to the end.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

this unprecedented favor. and invited
him to witness tho review Of the sui
tanas. A. the latter. the most beau
tiful women OF the east, with blush
ing cheeks and modest eyes. passed
one by one before them. the Sultan
said. who ever Of them all you find
fairest 10 yours" sebastianl. delight
ed indicated one Of the imperial
odalisques. . Georgian Of divine beau
~. with deep black eyes.
The next morning Q possession Of
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

black slaves appeared at the embassy.
bringing with thcm magnificent
casket. Raising the lid thereof Be-
bastiani beheld. lying upon the purple
cushion, the head Of the beautiful girl
he had chosen. BY its side lay . letter
from the Khalifa, which read - fol-
lows:
Though our laws forbid that . wo-
man Of Islam be given tc Christian.
yet thou shalt have at least the conso-
lation that none other shall pososss
her whom thou hast preferred"
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

had had . hard day with an OBJ
stinate case of . patient whom had
pulled through with much difficulty
and was preparing for bed. hoping
that would be allowed to sleep till
morning. when there was . ring at
my telephone.
Are you DR.. Murdockl" came .
child's voice.
Yes"
"I'm"-I couldn't make out the
name.
"whor'
Again the name was q tumble.
Speak louder" I said.
II don't dare. They'll hear me-"
well. what is II? Why do you tele-
phone me?"
You're my family doctor. I've
called you up for mother. often. This
afternoon l was passing q carriage
standing by the sidewalk. Two men
pushed me in It and carried me off.
Come here and get mo out"
"Wherer"
II don't know"
Cant you tell me something about
it,"
I saw Washington street on q lamp
post. The next street sign ! saw was
Burnett"
Repeat that"
Burnett"
"Ali right. Go on"
I'VE didn't turn out OF Burnet.
kept looking at the street names. and
after we crossed Chestnut
That was the last word got.
called again and again without any
reply. only the buzlng common in tele
phones. II occurred to me at once
that a child couldn't tell from the
voice whether u was a boy or girl
had been kidnapped and had got hold
time to prevent my getting definite
information. called up police head
quarters and told my story. and after
few minutes consultation among
them they requested me to go with
them for a search. A carriage con-
tdlHlUe men III pam CIbtutb
soon drove up to the house, and We
started for Washington street, turn
ing thence into Burnet and. crossing
Chestnut. stopped to survey the local
ity.
Meanwhile we had come to the con-
clusion that the kidnappers must have
taken the child to a house OF good
class since II contained q telephone.
The houses near where we stopped
were fine residences. It was the month
OF August, and. while there were
lights in most OF them. one had evi-
IDENTIFY been closed. A policeman walk
ed around II and reported that = ray
Of light came through Q crack in an
upper story. was requested TO ring
the bell and ask II . doctor had been
called for. rang. but received no
reply. Again and again I pushed the
button. At last the door was opened.
and . woman stood In the opening.
I asked her II doctor had been call
ed for, and she said no.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
UNCLE SANS HUMAN HINGES

In other cities the doors Of public
buildings are set on springs and slap
to and fro as the visitor wills, but in
Washington it appears necessary to
have special man to open and close
the doors-human beings as it were
no undignified banging OF doors there;
this custom has died out in other
places, but there are many veteran
negroes in Washington who have seen
years Of such service for the govern
ment; they have a stately way Of Pc r
forming this office. which gives . door
an official and unofficial sxing.-Joe
Mitchell Chapple. in the National
Magazine for June.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

For seventeen years Uncle George
W. Briant was freiEhter over the
Old Santa Fe trail. During that time hs
had many thrilling experiences, but
the most memorable one to him was
In 1854 when his train. under the es-
cort OF First Lieutenant U. 8. Grant
and . troop Of soldiers. was attacked
by band Of hostile Indians in what
il now the southern part of Colorado.
A few years later when Grant had
been cashiered from the army Mr..
Briant offered him . position among
his freighters. At this time Grant was
ON his way back to his wife in st.
Louis overland from his station ON
the Pacific coast. He sent in his resig-
nation in March to take place at the
end of July. but left California soon
after sending in his resignation.
His rank in the army at that time
was captain, but he was generally
called Lieutenant Grant. In his MEM
ories General Grant made no refer
ence to Incidents Of his return from
California to st. Louis. The next time
Briant saw the man who had only .
few years before contemplated taking
any kind Of work to keep the wolf
from the door he was president OF the
United States. 1t was during his sec
ond term and Briant was in Washing
ton trying to get a claim Of SCI 900 al
lowed for the ninety-six mules the
Indians had stolen In Colorado.
Meeting Briant on the street one
day in company with the late Colonel
Craig OF the Hehmosilla ranch In Pu-
eblo county. Grant said to Briant:
Cant do something for you out
there in Missouri? I'll appoint you to
do anything you want" Briant replied
that he could not accept anything as
his sympathies had been with the
South. Suddenly Grant said: What
brings you to Washington. anyway"
Briant then told him how he was hav-
Ing a hearing about the loss OF his
mules which the special agents
claimed belonged to the government. |
Besides after the mules had been
stampeded Briant paid 5000 hire to
take his supplies on to Fort Union In
New Mexico. The stores were checked
up and 1t was found that not a pound
was missing. Grant knew all these
and that the mules
were really the property OF Grant.
Why didn't you subpoena me?" he
asked. II knew something about
that" Il thought l ought to be able to
win a case like that without bringing |
In the president OF the United States"
Briant answered. But I'm a Citizen"
he replied. "even II I am president"
Nothing more was said on the sub
ject and the next day order had hardly
been called in the court OF claims
when the door at the end Of the room
opened and in came President Grant.
He walked down the room. sounding
his cane on the floor and went direct
ly up to the bench. He asked to be al |
lowed to make a sworn statement and
was given permission. The room was
as quiet as a tomb as he related how
he knew the mules belonged to Briant
and that to withhold payment for
them would be unjust. When he I'm |
ished he thanked the court and still |
tapping his cane on the floor. keeping
time with his step. he left the room.
The result was that on that day. |
RANT was given judgment for $4,000.
He saw the president the next day and
Grant insisted on giving him some ap-
pointment In the west but the offer
was declined with thanks.