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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Pro-cathedraI Dedication,

Nashville, December s.-The new Pro- Cathedral of the Incarnation on West End avenue was dedicated this morn ing, pontifical high mass being said by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Sebastian Byrne, bishop of Nashville. Among the Catholic notables present at the dedicatory ser vice were Most Rev. Henry Moeller, D. D., archbishop of Cincinnati; Bishop Hartley of Columbus, O., and Bishop Morris of Arkansas. The dedicatory ser mon was preached by the Jesuit father, De la Morieniere of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Girl Hazed at School.

Charleston, W. Va, December B. The state board of regents started an investigation today into he hazing of Miss Matte Taylor, student of the Fairmont State Normal school at Fair. mont, w. Va, who was given an ice bath and painted red, it is alleged, be. cause she rooted for the wrong foot. ball team recently Miss Taylor is a daughter of a prominent attorney of ElkinS. w. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Murphy Is Out For Ward.

Chicago. December S.-President Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago Nationals to- day left for New York, saying that he favored John M. Ward for president of the National league. MT. Murphy refused to discuss the report that Charles G. Williams, secretary of the local National league club was a candidate for secretary of the National league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
John Drew Is Better.

New York, December 8.-Favorable reports concerning John Drew came today from the Presbyterian hospital, where the actor was taken yesterday with broken collar bone and other in juries sustained from a fall of his horse. His rapid recovery is expected, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Too Cold For Strikers,

Bridgeport, Ohio. December s.-Two hundred militiamen shivered in the cold tonight watching the departure of their comrades for their Ohio homes. They are all that remain of the three regiments of troops called out for strike duty at the Aetna Standard plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company here Sat urday. Absolute quiet reigns about tho tin mills. Even the strikers and their sympathiEers failed to appear this even- ing around the plant on account of the extremely cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Many Injured In Collision.

Indianapolis, December 8.--Thirty- five passengers on street car were in- jured, none fatally, and few seriously, early tonight when the car was struck by an inbound Pennsylvania passenger train at the South street crossing and hurled 30 feet. The car fell on a ce ment sidewalk and lay across the track, but the engineer stopped his train before it struck a second time Most of those hurt were injured in the panic which followed the crash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
eriexances Aualnst ZeIaya.

New York, December S.-Dr. M. E Val asquez, Nicaraguan exile, who arrived here today from Panama, has string of grievances against President Zelaya ex- tending over a period of nine years and including six imprisonments. He reports that no mall from Nicaragua can reach the colony of exiles at Panama unopened by Zelaya's spies and censors. Ten thous- and refugees In Costa Rico are organiz- ing to support Estrada, he says, and the downfall of Zelaya, he believes, is as- SI1red
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Navy Deserter Is Found.

Columbus, Ga., December 8.-(Spe- cial.)--C. w. Hammond, IS years old a deserter from the battleship Mon tana, surrendered to the Columbus po- lice tonight and will be sent back to his vessel. He had served eighteen months and deserted to visit his mother, who lives in Sycamore, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Workmen Go On Strike.

Richmond.S December S.-Over 100 men employed in the tank and boiler shops of the Richmond branch of the American Locomotive Works walked out today fol- lowing the issuance of an order chang ing the system of pay from daily wage system to time or bonus system. There are over 300 men employed in these two departments and the strikers say the oth- CTS will walk out later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Italian Suspects Set Free.

Bloomsburg, Pa, December S.-For- tuano and Antonio Calabro, brothers, charged with the murder of nine men while they were said to be connected with the alleged black hand society four years ago, were given hearing here today and discharged because of no evidence against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Major Battle Very Il

Huntsville. December S-(Special.)- Maj. William A. Battle, former prom inent citizen Of Tuscaloosa. is critically i'll here at the home of his son-tn-law, William L. Clay Major Battle is S5 years old He Is a first cousin of Mrs. Virginia Clay-C -Clopton and figures in her book. "A Belle of the Fffties' as the boy playmate of the authoress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Messenger Boy Stabbed.

Atlanta, December S.-When several telegraph messenger boys gathered around Ralph Henderson, aged IS. a new recruit to their ranks, in front of the Atlanta Terminal station late today pre- paratory to initiating him, he turned on them with an open knife. Ralph Bulce, aged 15 was stabbed by young Henderson through the left lung, probably fatally. Henderson is held in the city jail pend- ing the result of Buice's injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Standard OH to Pay costs.

St. Louis, December s.-Costs amount ing to s42.0e0 were assessed against the Standard oil company in the United States circuit court today as a result of the recent prosecution by the govern ment. This does not include $4000O which the Standard paid some time ago. The oil company was relieved of paying sS,- b28. the costs of the records furnished to the governments attorneys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
seIoians Like Tafts Message.

Brussels December 8.-The local press is pleased that President Taft in his annual message recommended that Congress make provision for rep resentation by the United States at tho worlds fair to be held at Brussels next June, and also at the moderate and optimistic references which he made to the administration of Bel igan Congo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
No Jury Tn Night Rider Case.

Union City, Tenn, December S.-Another failure met the efforts of the state today to complete the jury in the case of Gar ret Johnson and Arthur Cloar. alleged leaders of the night riders, charged with the murder of Capt. Quentin Rankin. The venire summoned to appear in court today was exhausted without single man quail flying for jury service. A panel of 200 men has been ordered to report to the court tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Transfer of Troops.

Washington, December S.-Troops A and F of the Third cavalry were today or derer4 from their present post at Fort Clark Texas. to Fort Sam Houston for station. Company I of the signal corps now at Fort Sam Houston. will be sent to Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, on April l. 1910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
The Smart Boy Again.

From Judge.
 After explaining the meaning of the fateful words. "sc semper tyrannisr' ut tered by John Wilkes Booth. a teacher in an Arizona town asked If any pupil could repeat them.
 "I can," attested a youthful desert product, with positive assurance. six entipedes and tarantula!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09

Cormick gave for a negro hospital has been turned over to the college on con- dition that a supplemental fund be raised and this has been assured. Plans for a handsome building are being drawn and the construction work will be done by the technical students of the college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Fire Loss of $50, ,ooo.

Ruston, La., December S.-Property damage slightly in excess of $50,0o0 resulted here tonight from fire which destroyed large portion of the Price block. comprising several buildings, oc- cupied by mercantile firms and profess sional tenants. About half the loss is covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
SERIOUS CHARGE
 AGAINST DR. COOK Allegation Made That Records
 Have Reen Faxed AIDS IN FRAUD UNPAID Two Men Make Allegations That Cook Promised to Pay. 5000 for Fake Records, But Contract Was
 Not Carried Out.
AIDS IN FRAUD UNPAID

New York, December 9.-The Times prints this morning sworn affidavits signed by August ". Loose, a pilot and navigator. and George II. DulSel, an in- surance broker that Dr. Cook promised them sd00O for their aid in preparing the polar records of his journey, which are now in the hands of the University of Copenhagen.
 The Times also reproduces what pur- ports to be the facsimile of penciled memorandum directing the preparation of observations all the way from Svardevag to the pole.
 The men freely acknowledged that their motive in making ti.ese affidayits is the alleged failure to pay them the full sums said to have been promised them.
 The Times further adds that 1t is im- possible as yet to say that the observa- tions calculated by Captain Loose and which he alleges he supplied to Dr. Cook, are those actually delivered by his sec retary, Mir. Lonsdale, to the University of Copenhagen. To establish this point 1t would be necessary to compare Cap tain Loose's narrative with the report re- ceived by the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Become's Suddenly Insane.

Decatur, December s.-tSpeciaD-Robert Beachman, at one time one of the lead- ing jewellers and a prominent church member, went violently and suddenly in- sane and is now confined in a cell in the county jail here awaiting an order from the probate court to send him to the asylum for the insane at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Cooks Records at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, December S.-The north polar observations of Dr. Frederick Cook reached here today on board the steamer United States Extraordinary precautions were taken to make sure that the long heralded data were delivered safely to the university authorities.
 AS soon as the United States was tied up at her pier an iron box contain ing Dr. Cooks reports and the diaries in which his original entries were made were brought ashore. The box was close ly followed by Walter Lonsdale, Dr. Cooks secretary, who had stood guard over it's contents since they left the hands of the explorer. Upon the pier Lonsdale and two detectives bundled the iron box into motor car and jumping in themselves were driven hastily to ths University of Copenhagen. Their car was followed by a second automobile.
 At the university the papers were form- ally turned over to the authorities there and placed in 8 strong room, where they will be guarded closely until the coms mittee appointed to examine them is ready to begin. It is probable the ex- animation will be made at Copenhagen observatory None but the duly chosen commission, representing the University of Copenhagen, will be permitted to be present. United States Minister Egan was to have attended the committed meeting but will not be able to do so be- cause of the delay in the arrival of the records. MT. Egan leaves tomorrow for the United States.
 The coming of Dr. Cooks papers is ac- companied with signs of a revival of the Cook-Peary controversy. The Politiken asserts this morning that the supporters of Commander Peary are trying to enlist the services of Greenland explorers in organizing an anti-Cools press campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Safe Robbed of 5000.

Lake Arthur, La., December S.-The safe in the store of the Lake Arthur Mercantile company was blown open at an early hour today and $900 se- cured by the burglars. This is the fourth safe robbery that has occurred in this vincinity during the past three weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
For Benefit of Negroes.

Huntsville. December S.-(Special.)- Preparations are being made at Normal for the erection of a hospital on the grounds of the Agricultural and Mechan- ical college that will meet the needs of all of the negroes of Madison county.
 The fund of s2oOO that Miss Virginia Mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09
Charued With Murder.

Waltham, Mass. December S.-TIattie LeBlanc,s the 1s-year-old French girl from Arichat. N. S., was held without ball today charged with murdering her em- ployer. Clarence F. Glover. laundry proprietor, several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-09

When needingan important club present come to us and inspect our magnificent showing of Low ing Cups, Gold Canes and Um- brellas, Chests of Silver, Elegant Marble & Bronze Figures, G O d Watches < Dia- monds, Hall and Mantel Clocks, & many other suit able gifts for pastor, superin- tendent or other officials.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22


know Dana until his generation is
dead. Their luncaes In the Office. alone
with the Office cat. were an Institution
In the Old dage. laffan served his
time in many capacities. He was bust
ness manager when he took over the
publication Of the paper. The World
knows him best. perhaps. for those
little sarcastic editorials which stick
like burrs under the collars OF the
Suns enemies. One traces him, too. In
the fighting capacity OF the Sun edi'
torial aye. which makes other newb-
papers dread TO get into Il war with
the Sun as gre!hounds bloodhounds.
retl'ievers and spanlels avoid trouble
with bull terror. He Is a pugna.
clous lrishman. whose words carry
darts when he speaks. lover Of oil
the arts and collector Of one"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
JAPANESE SITUATION.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.-Canse Of
the trouhle-Thrcntenel passage by
California Legislature Of three bills So
scsregating Japanese in the public
schools; preventing Japanese bccom'
ins directors III corporations: prevent.
Ing ownership Of real estate by Jap;
anesp for more than Scven years.
Developments Representations by
japanese government expressing grave
concern and suggesting that passage
OF the bills would violate the imnngra.
ton agreement between the two gov.
ernnents. kilograms and letters from
President Roosevelt to Governor Gil
lrtte urging that Official to ,lSe ir,flu.
once to prevent passage Of the obiec-
tionable bills.
Governor asks leaders of legislature
to kill bills and says he will veto them
II passed.
President makes strong speech be.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
Electra" The King Of saxony, ii.

Electra" The King Of Snxony, his
family and entire court will be present
and Strauss. the composer. will be
given place in the royal box. Man.
ayers of Yearly all OF the great opera
houses Of europe are here. Cosima
Wagner and her son Sisgfs!ed Will
occupy oos. Scores Of mus:c.lovins
Americans have engaged seats.
The scenery Of the new opera house
has becH"prepared on magnificent
scale and will startle and please the
most blase opera-goers. All Of the
costumes ana architecture are true
to that heroic period in which the
story Of the opera is laid.
IT IS stntad that in Electra" as Ia
"Salome.n there is not n single pas
sage that might properly be called IA
popular air. For this reason ELECTRA"
will never be played on nand organs or
wllis,led in the street.
The orchestra tonight consists Of
100 pieces, and every player Is an ar.
tist. This orchestra breaks all rec
ords as being the largest ever heard
In grand opera.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
sa,.uost oue an jast Teek

Faisnoat one day Isl week. +
/ There was az. On explo sion last
week al % iarpay and he Wicker
tcoal NINE. fortanaa tely 10 one :wss
hurt Is The min g u: not running 81
The time. v 5sls &!
SS The new dam that was Just complet.
ed Sby Boucher and Hay h1rst, went
out by the high water last week, We
were sorry to hear o. 50 much bad
news. i3!. ~ "
Lost stolen or strayed. William
Heck: last beard from at Thomas
Kinks Saturday night.
Mr.. Crit Carpenter. OF Mndllck; one
Of our, champion basket makers. took
a back load OF baskets to Fairmont
Saturday. We think he will have the
town well supplied against winter
breaks up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Kcener and
son. Lindsay. were visiting the for
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. .lohna.
than Keener. Of colfax. Saturday and
Sunday. LUCKY BILL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
MONTANA MINES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Holland. Of Little Falls.
spent Tuesday here as the guests OF
Mr.. und Mrs. Gilbert lIiLebrand.
Some Of the children at this place
are suffering with an attack Of the
measles.
Rev. l.. \. Anvil held services ut the
al, p. church Sunday evening. Several
united with ,hr church and two were
baptized.
Mr.. Ed Goodwin. OF FaIrmnnt. was
calling on friends here Tuesday.
Miss Neitie Matheny. Of Evansville.
spent Sunday with Miss Ella Burton.
C. +. Gaskill, who has been trans.
fcrrcd 10 Shaft mine. moved his house.
hold goods 10 that plnce this week
and supt, j. II. Bainbridge moved
from Murray Into the house vacated
by Mr.. Gasklll.
Miss Ethel Harris was sick last
week and unable u teach her school.
Her Ulster, HISS Fanny. taught In hor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
BIOGRAPHICAL CALENDAR.

To-day Is the s!xty-irst anniversary
OF the birth OF William ". l.affan, edl-
tor and publisher Of the New York
Sun. In the little old red brick build
Ing where Dana once held forth AZ
the chief. l.aifan onw holds the fort
and directs the policy Of newspaper
which long ago became II national In
s,i,ution. Here, In IL pigny chIiice
that looks like a rude hovel beside Its
towt ring neIghbors Of the Tribune and
the World, Lafran writes those sarcas'
tic editorials that have given tho Sun
international fame and branded It's
editor, In the minds OF contemporaries,
as 4 good man to lei hlone.
l.affan Is m Irishman by birth and
inclination. Quiet and peaceful. IN re-
pose, a lover OF artistic and beautiful
things. he shows the fighting quail.
ties OF ais race when aroused. Then
hts motto becomes that Of the Donry-
brook faIr-"When you see a head,
hit it, And whether flippantly Ills.
missing The criticisms Of contcm-
pomry Of "prescntinE his eompli-
mcnts" to 4 President of the United
States. he is equally in his element
Dublin was the birthplace Of Mr..
Lnlinn; January 90 1S4S. the date.
He was educated in the Irish metro
polls. Coming to America Ms Il youth,
he began his c1reer rs IL Newspaper
man ut the tender iige q 10. In 1872
he married Georgiana Radcliffe. the
daughter Of Judge Dunicl Radcliffe.
of baltimore. He Is an authority Of
fine arts. architecture and ceramics.
and was art editor Of the sun during
the Dana regime.
In recent magazine article. VIII
Irwin, formerly of .thcc Sun staff,
writes Of I.affan as follows:
"For seven years lAffan, the pub.
Usher has stood in Dana's place.
From the time when lie came on as
art critic he was the best Of friends
with "the old man." rs the Sun will
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
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Personals.

l.AGYSGflg Il, n slt y g.s'l7ss-. 'T...
miss sGollle Snowden. Of AIorgan-'
town avenue, went to Little Falls to-
Sday 70 Visit her sister, Mrs. Zadoe
Steele. Al
Misses Etta, Mildred and Gladys
Travis ;expeet5to 80 to Grafton to-mor'
row NIsltSrelatiyes.
Misses Edna Thomas and Stella
Pride of$ Pleasant Valley, are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Vangil'
der, Il, .sE;5t5
b MI. Z. IS. ,Helnlick has returned from
\ d several days stay at Tunnelton.
MISS SPansey Jacobs is nursing the
flittle son Sof Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jcn'
Skins. Who Is Ill Of diphtherla.
Nj. and Mrs. T. BeBnnett returned
tos their home at 'Alorgantown last
tight after, a short; visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Luther Jacobs
Madge Brake ,ocie Wilson and Prin'
&cipal Brake. 5of the public school at
IttletonS are visiting in this city.
lloyd Travis remains quite sick ut
Ills home on Raymond street.
az 4 n In k= N.at| .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22

afsad, = Il
Sore sIe.hodis. rsissteEasy iaS
pfeadlns for aaare aeat for Japan
iese. ( A
WI Figures given out 81; PresN lent show how
Ing more Japanese have BEEN return
ing 70 their own country than have Ne
been coming 10 this disputed BY Jap:
anese exclusion league. ~ isg,ff
N Favorable impression created In "a;
pan by Presidents letter to Governor
Gillette, i5ss..
g Ex.Alayor Pnelan, Of San Francisco.
deplorcS removal OF battleship fleet
from Pacific ocean: says nation Is un'
prepared for war now; a.lrlces com.
pliance with Presidents wishes.
General staff issues report showing
"Reminiscences OF San Pedro bay, Cal'
ifornia, and how easy il would be for
ian Oriental power" 10 establish an
impregnable base there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
room and proved a good substitute.

room ana proven good substitute.
Mrs. r. A. Brown. who has been
spending some time with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. j.. ". Kinney. returned
to her home AT Clarksburg Monday.
Mrs. A. s Satterfeld was called 10
Enterprise Tuesday on account Of the
death OF Il small calld OF MIR. and Mrs.
Milton Satteriield.
We notice that Fritz" OF Houl,town.
has seen e maEain"--as he records
another Hungarian figh; 1t Montana"
Fritz, don't you think that II would
be better 10 write UP some OF your
Houlttown scrapes and let Montana
rest in peace. as We generally do?
You see no reports of any fighting
in items from this place.
Mrs. r. A. Hayhurst spent Wc,lnes'
day with friends in Fairrnont
Mr. Elijah Costello WIS calling on
friends ut Catawba Sunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
'iIsL 4 Il.
cATAWBA BRIEFS.

.
Miss Ethel Trader arrived Tuesday
fromsNYheeling to spend some time the
i guest other sister, Mrs. James Pow
efst Il
Y Miss tElna:Jolliffc enrolled in school
TUESDAY.
Cliff Radcliffe was the guest OF
friends ssn Fairmont Monday.
I NJ essrs. Ilickle and w. Harden were
Business visitors at Winfield recently.
Miss Frances Radcliffe contcmplalrs
spending the latter Of the week with
friendss In iFairlront.
Misses ALA Harden nn'l Rose Brown
Vlll$spendL Saturday and Sunday at
White Rock.
We understand that the Z. e. Nor
farm near here has been sold to
aira George Afninoas for $1,000.
Duncan Grlbb Is on the sick list.
Misses Cora Ham. und lisa Anvil
We're recent visitors at our school.
ANY one wants their baggage
transferred, ,callto the firm Of Polling
Haln sss
81 understand that one OF OUR
youns ladies have embarked on the
matrimonial sea, without any ones
\ lGnowle edge. Success go with you.
Rest wishes to .our paper"
! ssfi VI III SHIRLEY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
FOOTBALL TEAM Coming.
IBy S. W. Press Assoc!ation.)

LIVERPOOL, ian. 2e.--Among the
on the steamer Arabic.
sailing fer New York from Liverpool
today are the members of the Austria
liam Rugby football team. They will
spend n week In New York. and will
probably play several games in that
city. Thn players will then proceed
to San francisco and Los Angeles. and
as the Rugby game Is popular on the
Pacific Coast. they will likely engage
in many contests before sailing for
home on February &c.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
"REp SUNDAY" ANNIVERSARY.
tBy S. ". Press Assoclalion.)

(By 5. ". Press ASsoc!a[l0n.l
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 22-To-lay
Is the fourth annivt rsary OF "Thc Rel
Sunday" January 222. 1905. and was OBJ
served with several mass meetings of
wor liinsmcn. The authorities have
made preparations to quell rioters
but no serious trouble is expected aud
the day and night is expected to pass
quietly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-01-22
SCOTCH AUTO SHOW.
(By S. W. Press Association

! IBy ,. W. FTtao Na9VCIItIUHD ~
EDINBURGH. Jan. 22.-Alillon.h
Scotland did not at first take kindly
TO. The automobile, the "microbe" Of
speed machines has at last found many
victims anl in consequence much
interest is manifested in the first big
scs:iiih motor car saw. opened to-
day IN Waverly Market. All Of the
leading manufacturers of Great Brit
ain and the continent are represent.
ed.