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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-23
DESPAIRING MOTHER
SEEKS ABSENT son
Chief of Police Wilson Receives
Letter Asking Aid

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-lll and without
hope of recovery. and living alone at
13S South Mill street. Kansas City,
Mrs. Josie Hardin, widow, has writ
ten TO Chief of Police Wilson asking
that he find her son. Arthur Hardin,
who is believed to have come TO Oak
land five years ago.
Her letter of lonely despair to the
chief reads in part as follows:
II am widow and | have son by
the name of Arthur Hardin, whom l
have not seen or heard from for five
years. l am sick, nothing TO live for
only him. L am almost crazy to see
him once more in this life. Will you
be so kind as to look him up and let
me know at earliest. for my time is
almost expired in this world. Ny hap
pfest hour will be to see him.
Mill Valley Votes BOnds-Mill Valley,
Feb. 22.-By small majority the citi-
zens of Mill Valley passed the bond
election for $4,000 to complete the
building and equipping of the Tamal-
pals high school, Saturday
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21

WANTED-A girl to do general
homework, no washing. Mrs. G B
Phelps. 222 3td
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
Rrltaln,s Gift Of Peace.

The indispensable fouAdation for
the working out of any principles of
government Is internal peace, and
peace is the greatest of the blessings
that British rule has bestowed upon
India The rayages of invaders, the
horrors OF civil war between
state aud state, race and race.
creed and creed, have utterly ceased.
An occasional clash between Mo
ammedans and llindus, easily and
promptly quolled, is nowadays all
that disturbs the tranquility Of
continent once the unceasing
prey Of strife and disorder. But be.
meath the truce imposed by British
power the old hatreds and passions
are still suaining. and it Is a curious
example of human inconsequence that
the Bengalis, who have done most
to impair the strength OF the British
Raj, and who have ever agitated for
its abolition, would be the first TO suf-
feF were 1t TO be oyerthrown.-From
Sydney Drookes British Rule in In
dia" in the Century.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
HIS LOVE NOT REAL ARTICLE
Protestations Proved False When
Woman's Wit Put Glib Admirer
TO the Test.

A reporter yentured, on John ID.
Rockefeller's SEVENTEEN birthday. to
question him about his very remark
able present, a jar of petroleum but
ter, the latest by-product of Standard
Oil that the remarkable Standard Oil
chemists have evolved.
Mr. Rockefeller, however, would not
discuss the petroleum butter, lie
shook his mead. laughed. and said
Young man, l am ignorant about
this butter. | am as ignorant as the
man in the fable.
There is a fable. you know, about
man in an eastern city who fol
lowed a lady about the bazars and
shops long time. Finally she turned
and said:
"'Why do you follow meG
Because. he answered, you are
very beautiful, and my soul goes ou,
to you in love
THE lady smiled and said:
"But / am not half so beautiful as
my sister there She pointed TO the
fountain in the square. Look at her
filling her water jar. She is vision
of loveliness. Go, then, and make
love TO her
"The man took the lady at her word
He hastened to the fountain. But the
maiden filling the jar there was very
very ugly, and he returned and said
angrily:
"Your sister beautiful, Why did
you tell me such falsehood?
All, but why said the lady, did
you tell me a falsehood first?'
"'But didn't, said he. When he
added. did T.?
"'When you told me you loved me,
said the lady, For if it had been true
that you loved me, you would never
have gone on to make love to another
woman"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
DEMOCRAT
WANT ADS

Not Exceeding Five Limestone day
10c, 3 Days, 26c; Week. 40c. Cash
With Order.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
DON'T WAIT
Until You See "The Man" Coming
Your Way

Nothing can b. carried to sus-
cessful issue withoct time. thought
and effort, and this applies to sdver-
tising just as much as TO anything
else. Don't wait until the last min
ute and then rush off your ADVERTISE
ment without the proper amount OF
care and consideration. Remember
you want the ad to prove renumera.
tive. IL 10 designed to be a business
and money getter, and should be so
framed as TO secure these ends. Don t
Get into a stereotyped rut. Make the
the ad interesting, crisp, original
People read them. There is no ques-
tion about that. II you don't think
so, just say something in your ad out
of the ordinary and see If you don't
very quickly hear from it. The old
old proverb applies with equal force
to advertising as IL does to anything
else, "what is worth doing at all is
worth doing WE'LL"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21

Paul Kaiser has 3 fine residence
lots left in the new addition, cheap.
3xd
E Bsuner of hmes and mother,
Mrs J Shaw, OF Fort Cobb. were in
Anadarko on business Wednesday.
Mrs C w Fluharty's mother, Mrs.
J NJ Waterman, and daughter, Miss
Mayme, of Bradford, III. are guests
at the Fluharty home.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21

Wanted. Bosrders at l05 East Cen
trail Boulevard. Mrs. N. o..
Archer. 6xd.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
For Sale or Rent

One Smith Premier No l Type
writer, new. K. X. Robinson.
l63dt e
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-21
Wanted

at once, reliable repre-
sentatives in this vicinity to look
after renewals and new suDscrip.
tions, part or whole time, for the
fastest growing magazine in Ameri-
ca. Liberal salary and commits.
sions. Live men and women make
sos to $3.50 a month. Appoint
ments now being made. Write
Immediately to Director OF Circula.
tion, Hampton's Magazine, &c
West 35th ST.. New York City. dot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
CvcIOf1iC Storm Causes
 Damage Tn St. Louis

St. Louis, July 12.-A series of twisting windstorms of cyclonic proportions struck St. Louis and vicinity today, causing considerable property damage, injuring a few persons and imperiling the lives of 300 passenger on the excursion steamer Alton in the Mississippi river.
 The heaviest storm was at Alton. H.. and it was there that the passenger steamer was buffeted by the wind Find ing that his boat would not head toward the Alton wharf the captain headed 1t across the river in an attempt to effect a landing on the Missouri side.
 The maneuver was interrupted by a shift of the wind, which tossed the big boat back to mid-stream. The passengers, rushing for shelter from the wind, caused the vessel to careen until the port paddle wheel was lifted clear of the water. This made steering impossible and the boat was damned broadside into the pier of draw bridge. Part of the upper works were torn away but the wind held the vessel firmly against the bridge until passengers were ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Taft will approve tariff bill. Heavy storm in St. Louis. Thraw hearing begins.
 Heflin raps republican party. N Corporation tax is cut down. Orville Wright flies successfully. Fourteen men drowned in wreck Gold and jewels found on beggar. Nurses go on strike in Atlanta. &Big fines in Ensley police court. Brown wants law enforcement. Income tax goes through. Habeas corpus case is settled 3-Heavy docket in Bessemer police court. Cautauqua has fine opening 4-Editorial comment. 5-Judge Weakley discusses prohibition acts to be submitted to legislature. Old residents tell of early days at
 Second Presbyterian church cele- bration.
 Jury commission bill will be submitted to legislature
 Two young men injured in automobile accident.
 Work is resumed on building on Clark corner.
 Kelley removed from hospital to jail on murder charge.
 Citizens indorse McCartin's request for more equipment 6-Charges against o--lcial fails. Death of outlaws in fierce battle. Death of officer will be probed 7-Birmingham social news. Brown wants law enforcement. Income tax goes through. Habeas corpus case is settled. 9-stock market in waiting mood. Cotton makes great advst<'e. Wheat gains very sharply O-General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
M'LENDON'S CASE
 IS VERY LIVELY

Atlanta. July 12.-A sensational feature of the legislature investigation of the re- moval from office of ChairmaneS. c. Mo Lendon of the state railroad commission by Gov. Hoke Smith was the reading before the committee today of a paper In which the suspended chairman charges that former Governor Smith unlawfully paid funds of the state, while governor. to a lawyer who was a member of tho legislature. McLendon details the sums paid, on order of Governor Smith to Rep resentative Hooper Alexander. as special counsel, aggregating s150O, and asks, in view of the discovery of this unlawful relation, and the influence which that re- lation must enable Governor Smith to ex- ercise over and upon said member" that the representative be denied the right to sit in Judgment in the matter of his suspension.
 Attorney General Hart and Judge James K. Hines, special counsel for the rail road commission, testified today that Me Lendon did not furnish the states coun- sel any assistance in fighting the rate increases from the west before the inter state commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
He17in Makes Hard Rap
 Al Republican Party

hazards much, runs the risk of losing his own life in his effort to rob others, while the other gang uses govern mental machinery to hold up and plum der the citizens, and in the name of the law commits it's crime against human ity.
 Their patriotism Is measured by the size of the fortunes that you permit them to fflch from the American con- sumers. The stars on the flag look like dollar marks to them and tn e stripes represent the special favors that they enjoy at the hands of a gov ernment controlled by the republican party.
 Yes, they take the flag of this union and as it were, stamp it all over with the dollar marks of their illgotten gain and plant 1t in the colossal for tunes of the crafty and avaricious. Let us be manly enough to take it down and tell it's enemies that the fathers and the God of our fathers intended that that flag should represent the dearest and most sacred principles of human government the rights and liberties of the people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13

Washington, July 12.-(Special)- Representative Hefiin of Alabama made a hit in the House today through a speech on the income tax. If you are in earnest about this matter and want to be entirely fair and honest with the American people you will vote for an income tax law and then pro- vide also for an amendment to the legislation which could be resorted to fin the event the supreme court de- clares the new income tax law uncon stitutional," said MT. Heflin.
 If you should do this, there would be no longer any question as to your sincerity in the matter, your friend ship for the measure MT. Speaker, I want some one on that side of the House to tell me the difference be- tween the bold robber, who holds you up on the highway and robs you of your money, and the government that does the bidding of band of robbers, who prescribe the conditions by which you shall come and surrender your money. One takes his chances, he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
IN
 NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, July 12.-Having fled from Costa Rica through fear of assassination he says, Dr. Salvador Castrillo a leader of the anti-Zelaya faction in Nicaragua arrived in New Orleans today pr Cas- trillo described two unsuccessful attempts at revolution in Nicaragua recently Fol lowing an engagement at Bluefelds on May 1S, wherein the insurgents are de- clared to have been badly defeated many of those engaged in the uprising were driven to Costa Rica, according to Dr. Castrillo. He was among the number On June 30 an attempt was made by an insurgent force to capture boats plying in Lake Nicaragua. Led by Manuel Montora they captured fortifcation of St. Carlos and laid entrenchments around the base of the volcano Aomatepe. Dr. Cas- trillo states. They were attacked by a strong force of government troops before they could carry out their plan of cap turing the shipping, and after a battle of several hours Montora was killed and his forces dispersed. Dr. Castrillo relates also that the commandant of the town of Mo yagalpa was likewise killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
FOURTEEN MEN DROWNED
 BY SINKING OF STEAMER

impossible to avoid collision and the Scott crashed into the side of the heavi- ly laden Cowle. For 15 feet the bow of the Scott penetrated. Tone of water rushed into the great opening and in three minutes the Cowe had settled to the bottom of Lake Superior.
 Immediately after the collision a line was thrown from the deck of the Scott to the forward deck of the Cowle and three members of the crew thus escaped to the decy of the unbound boat.
 The I 2f the rev who were saved jumped from the sinking steamer into the lake and were pickef up by the Scott and the steamer Goodyear which was short distance astern of the Scott when the collision occurred.
 Captain Rogers. of the Cowle, was one of those who were rescued by the Good year. Until he returns here tomorrow it will be impossible to secure the names of the men who perished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
GREAT DAMAGE BY
 MEXICAN STORM

Mexico City, July 12.-Details regarding Friday nights storm in the vicinity of Orizaba, state of Vera Cruz. indicate that the property loss will approximate $1,000,- 900, while the bodies of six dead have thus far been recovered. Early reports telling of great loss of life are as yet un- substantiated and are reported to have been exaggerated.
 The greatest loss was in Rio Blanca, a suburb of the city of Orizaba The cot ton mills at this place were wrecked. Late reports tonight say that hundreds of acres in the vicinity of Orizaba are under water from three to nine feet. Many villagers are living upon the roofs of their dwellings. while others have fled to the highlands. The state authorities are sending food and clothing on special trains and collection is being taken up for the destitute. Two battalions of sol- diers are preserving order in the flooded district.
 Reports of the heaviest rains in years come from the coast and the northern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13

Sault Ste. Marie Mich, July 12.-Three minutes after the steel steamers Isaac M. Scott and John B. Cowle had collided in Lake Superiof early this morning about a half mile off White Fish Point light house. the Cowle had gone to the bottom in 50 fathoms of water, carrying with her IA members of her crew.
 The Scott, although badly damaged about the bows, put back to this port where she arrived this afternoon with part of the crew of the Cowle. A heavy fog was responsible for the accident.
 The Scott, new boat on her maiden trip to the head of the lakes, had just passed the light at White Fish Point and started on her course up the lake when suddenly the John B. Cowle loomed up through the fog broadside to the Scott, & few feet away
 The Cowle was downbound with 800 tons of iron ore in the hold.
 The ships were so close that 1t was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
BIG SHAKE-UP IN
 MIR. NAGEL'S OFFICE

Washington, July 12.-The greatest "shake-up'' that ever has occurred in the personnel of the department of commerce and labor took place today when approxi- mately 100 employees were reduced and the resignations of about 10 others accepted
 This action was taken by Secretary Nagel as the result of an investigation into the efficiency record of the em- ployes in his department. The reductions were made, it Is stated, because the em- ployes were found to have ''loafed on the job," while those allowed to resign were found to be inefficient.
 The secretarys determination is to in feet new life into the work of his depart ment
 Further changes are to be made, it was intimated today, as soon as Secretary Nagel completes his examination of the efficiency report. Many of the clerks will receive promotions.
 Believing there was considerable dead timber in his department, Secretary Nagel, about six weeks ago, instituted searching investigation. Since then the employees efficiency record has increased 30 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
ORVILLE WRIGHT FLIES
 AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED

Washington, July 12.-Orville Wright to- night made very successful flight in the Wright aeroplane at Fort Myer, remain ing in the air 5 minutes and 90 seconds, during which time the machine attained the exceptional speed of about 40 miles an hour and circled the parade grounds half a dozen times, total distance of about three and one-half miles.
 After keeping crowd of nearly 1000 expectant people, including a number of persons prominent in official life, waiting for an hour and half on account of un- favorable wind conditions, the aeroplane started on it's flight at TOT p. m. The aviator concluded not to prolong the trial because the motor of the machine which had just been repaired, was not working perfectly. Shortly after o'clock, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
RADICAL LAWS
 ARE PROPOSED

Atlanta, July 12.-In the state senate today the house resolution requesting Georgia's representatives in Congress to favor legislation denying the mails to the New York and New Orleans cot ton exchanges met with some opposition and was finally referred to the agri- cultural committee. Senator Burrows characterized the resolution as calcu- lated to interfere with the legitimat te business of cotton mills and other in- dustries.
 The house resolution urging Congress to enact a law requiring the national department of agriculture to supply statistics as to stocks of cotton on hand in mills and factories was adopted by the senate.
 Another house resolution which was adopted called upon the governor to have Luther Burbank, if possible, in- olude cotton in his investigation of plant life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13

Pope number of times," said the wit ness, and he asked my opinion of the Pope.
 Thaw said he had seen Pope Leo and that the Pope impressed him as more like a spirit than a man, he appeared so thin and etherical.
 The Rev. John A. Wade, Episcopal min ister at the Tombs, testified that he had often talked with Thaw in the prison and that Thaw displayed a clear and in- telligent knowledge of church affairs, talking with remarkable lucidity.
 Dr. Henry A. Parr, a Pittsburg dentist, told of a number of visits he made to the Tombs prison, where he saw and talked with Thaw. Thaw appeared and talked perfectly rational. the witness said.
 Spencer Sladden, formerly reporter on the Pougr rlkeepsie Star, testified to a number of interviews he had with Thaw in the Poughkeepsie Jail On one occasion the witness asked Thaw if the reports that he had made threats against the life of District Attorney Jerome of New York was true. Sladden said that Thaw told him he never had made any such threats and considered Mr. Jerome had treated him fairly and even friendly at times in conducting the case against him.
 Several keepers who had charge of Thaw at various times when he was in the Tombs prison. and the barber who helped shave him every other day at the Pough- keepsie jail testified that he always talked n appeared rational to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13

breeze having died down sufficiently, the motor was started, and Orville Wright mounted into the seat. When the signal was given the machine shot forward in- stantly and mounted gracefully into the light breeze. MT. Wright guided the flyer to the lower end of the large parade ground and circled around toward the starting point gradually rising higher from the ground. A buzz of applause greeted him as he passed the starting point and sped away on the second round. Six times he rounded the course. After passing the crowd the sixth time the avi ator decided to make a landing because the motor occasionally missed spark. He descended easily and lighted with no apparent jar, the machine sliding smooth ly over the ground until it came to a stop at a point near the shed. Both of the Wrights expressed themselves as pleased with the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
BEGGAR WOMAN HAD GOLD AND JEWELS IN CLOTHES

New York, July 12.-Nurses in the Kings County hospital have found thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and bank books concealed in the garments of Elizabeth Donegan, a servant who was found starv- ing to death on the streets of Brooklyn. A policeman was attracted to a thin, half clad and shivering little old woman in a side street late last night and took her to the station. There an ambulance doc tor said she was i'll from starvation and sent her to the hospital. She protested as much as her strength would permit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Storm EncircIes' Chicago.

Chicago. July 12.-The storm of wind and rain which has been particularly severe in the Missouri valley has swept around until 1t encircles Chicago, accord ing to reports received by the telegraph companies. Wires are down or in trouble in Iowa. Missouri. Indiana and northern Ohio. The storm extends from Louisville to Minneapolis and Kansas City and from Dubuque to Cleveland It Is reported to be working eastward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
KILLED BY MAN
 WHO WRONGED HIM

Kankakee, III, July 12.-J. B. Saylor. vice president of the First National bank of Crescent City, H., was shot and killed Sunday night by Dr. w. Miller. Mir. Saylor went home and found pr. Miller there with Mrs. Saylor. wife of the man slain. The shooting was not made public until today.
 MT. Saylor attended ball game Sunday afternoon. On returning home he found Dr. Miller and Mrs. Saylor at the house. Saylor referred to Miller's attentions to Mrs. Saylor. which he said had been too ardent for two years. Dr. Miller then drew an automatic revolver and killed Saylor.
 Several days ago Dr. Miller sent his family away. Coincidentally, Mrs. Saylor sent her 17-year-old daughter on a visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
FINAL CHAPTER IN
 WOODILL MURDER

Easton, Md, July 12.-Probably the closing chapter in the Woodill- Eastman tragedy will be ended next Saturday, when all the personal enects of Lame Bob Eastman, the murderer of Edith May Thompson Woodill, will be sold at auction at the courthouse.
 A great crowd Is looked for at the sale. Good prices are expected, especially for the smaller articles that will make good souvenirs.
 Murder farm,' as the Eastman farm Is nov known, Is believed will sell for doutle for what Eastman paid for 1t last February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Growing Crops Damaged.

Indianapolis July 12.-Great damage to growing crops and property was done by a severe rain and electric storm which passed over Indiana late this afternoon. The storm was general in the state. wires in all directions being down. In lndi- annapolis the wind arose to velocity of 32 miles an hour and in three hours 1.ol inches of water fell The greatest loss. it Is believed, will be to the farmers. Fields of corn and oats were leveled by the driving rain in all sections of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Many People 2 red.

Hamilton, O., Julyc More than a score of persons wer red in a tor nado that swept over ..ls northeastern part of Butler county late today. At Seven Mile station the funeral possession of Mrs Sarah Lloyd was caught in tho wind. Five carriages containing 20 per- sons were blown across the road and hurled against a fence, injuring all of the occupants. none fatally, however.
 Two carriages containing six persons were thrown over the fence and held pris- oners while the vehicles were subjected to severe revolutions.