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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
DEATH OF LEOPOLD
 HASLITTLE EFFECT

London, December 17.-It is thought have little effect upon the political sit uation of Europe apart from the with drawal from the scene of the man who know the innermost secrets of every state and whose intellectual and practical tsl- ents, especially in former years, were drawn upon frequently by brother sov- ereigns. All comments here lay at Leo polds door the responsibility for the bar barities committed in the Congo, and it is believed his removal will be followed by new methods of administration in that colony. It Is understood his successor on the throne profited greatly by his re- cent tour of Africa and that he will be more pliant in agreeing to reforms than was his masterful uncle.
 With the death of Leopold the lease of the Lado Enclave expires and Great Britain will resume sovereignty on behalf of the Soudan. This enclave was leased to Leopold during his life to give the Congo access to the Nile. It was felt in this country that 1t was a good stroke of policy at a time when the relations be- tween England and France were strained. to give an independent power a firm foot ing in the upper reaches of the waterway the possession of which was then debata- | ble The lease led to friction at times. as the method of Congo administration spread through Lado.
 The death of the King had less effect on the stock exchange than had been an ticipated. The shares of some of the African mines in which Leopold had large holdings dropped a fraction. but recovered and the market does not expect much of this stock offered.
 The easing of prices here when his illness first became acute was more in anticipation of selling on the Paris bourse than because of the acute offering ot shares here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
ANOTHER PROD FOR
 ZELAYA FAMILY

New York. December 17.-Fortune gave the zelaya family another prod this aft ernoon when jury awarded Miss Juliette Hero 5000 damages against pr. Annibel Zelsya for breach Of promise.
 Tt might as well have been 5000" said the young relative of the Nicaraguan dictator. when he heard the verdict. "I have no money and can't pay"
 Under the law, unless Zelaya settles he can be committed to jail for an in definite period.
 Miss Hero sued for s10o,0 damages, al- leging that ZeIays promised to marry her while medical student here Two years ago, however, his courtship waned The plaintiff. who is a Grecian girl and pretty. expressed satisfaction with the verdict, not because of its amount, but because she considered herself vindicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
All Left to Charity.

Texarkana, Tex, December 17.-Mike Meagher the wealthy Texan. who was murdered and robbed In San Antonio last night, was widely known throughout the north. He was about 80 years of age and unmarried. His nearest relative is a nephew. who lives in Chicago. Meagher assisted in building the St Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railroad and left an estate valued at Sl0O.008. When his will was opened here today 1t was found he had bequeathed all of his property to eight trustees with instructions to estab- fish a charity hospital in this city. Funeral services will be held here tomorrow after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
verdIct of Not Guilty.

St. Martinsville, La, Dec. MA verdict of not guilty was returned here tonight in the case of Eraste Cham pagne, charged with the murder of Taylor Dashpit, after the jury had been out AS hours. Ten minutes later a similar verdict was rendered by an other jury which had occupied room only few doors from the other in the case of Albert Dashpit, a son of Taylor Dashpit, who had been tried for the murder of Henry Champagne, son of Eraste Champagne. Young Dashpit killed Henry Champsgne in an election row here several months ago. A few weeks afterward the elder Dash pit was assassinated and Draste Cham pagne was charged with the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Extradition Is Denied.

Harrisburg. Pa, December 17.-Gover- nor Stuart today refused the applica- tion for extradition papers to bring Mrs Harriet E. Monroe from Washington, N C.. to Reading to stand trial on a c.arge of involuntary nanslaughter, growing out of the Boyertown opera house hor- TOT of 1907 when III persons were burned to death. She was owner of the moving picture exhibition which was being given for the benefit of church when the fire occurred. The governor gave no reason for refusing the application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Burnett Gets Hearina.

Gadsden, December 17.-(Special.)- message from Congressman John l.. Bur nett received here this morning conveys the intelligence that he has been granted hearing before the rivers and harbors committee in Congress relative to the further improvement of the Coosa ri"M and that the time for this has bee for January 6. The congressman is a. with an abundant amount of material ih recent statistics demonstrating the im- portance Of the river. and the hearing granted will give him the opportunity to get this before the powers that be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Loeb Has New Scales.

Washington, December 17-Collector of Port Loeb of New York. who is in this city, said the automatic scales which have been placed on the New York docks are expected to eliminate largely the human fraction of error in weigh ing MT Loeb said investigations are still under way as to whether any other independent companies than those al- ready investigated have profited by the short weighing of sugar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Murder and Suicide.

Philadelphia, December 17.--After Ed win Bostick, aged 37 years, shot Minnie B. Carey, in boarding house, Joseph Murray, alias Byrd. of LaPlata, Md. committed suicide immediately afterward by shooting himself in the head. Murray had formerly been a friend of Miss Ca rey, according to detectives. who investi- gated the case and he sought her at the department store where she was em- pIoyed He followed Miss Carey and Bos- tick to boarding house on Arch street, where the tragedies occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
steamer on the Rocks.

Mexico City, Mex, December l7.-A special to El Imparcial says the steam ship Homer, owned by the San Bias Fruit company. an American enter prise, went on the rocks this morning of San Bias and it is thought will be 6 total loss. The vessel is still part ly afoat. The captain and five mem be.s of the crew refused to leate the ship today, saying they believed there was a chance to save her. Small yes sells from San Bias went to the wrecked fruit steamer and took 15 pas sengers to port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
r.,ch,nn the Younu to Shoot.

Washington, December 17.--Repre- sentative Hull of Iowa wants to teach fine young how to shoot, according to n friend. and today introduced in the House a measure providing an annual appropriation of $100,000 for rife prac- tice in public schools. colleges, uni versailles and civilian rife clubs Travelling expenses of superintendents to teach the art of shooting straigt and to manage competitions are also specifically asrangsd for in Mr. Huu's bllL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
s,rik.re ae4urn to Work.

Ludlow, Mass. December H-The lSv' Polanders who have been on strike At the bagging mills of the Ludlow Man ufacturing association in this town TOT severa weeks, returned to work today and shortly afterward all walked out again. The employees claimed they re- turned to work under a uisapprenension of the terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Wreck Is Not Found.

Erie, Pa, December 17-Despite the fact that men and officers of the tug boat Reed assert that the wreck of the Marquette and Bessemer No. 2 car ferry, which had B persons on board when she steamed from this port 10 days ago. had been found today 12 miles off Waldamar, officials of the Bessemer railroad here claim they have no knowledge of the finding of the ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Plan to Enioln Rates.

St. Louis. December H.-Court proceed ings in the suit brought by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads to have the 2-cent passenger rate made by the Okla homa corporation commission temporarily enjolned began here today in the United States court The rates on 10 comnod- ities, among them coal and grain, are also involved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
No FlahtInu Allowed.

Bluefields. Nicaragua. December 17-The American grasp on Bluefelds was tight sned today when Commander Shipley of the cruiser Des Moines, on the authority of Rear Admiral Kimball, in command of the American forces in Nicaragua, issued A proclamation formally stating that no lighting would be allowed at Bluehelds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
charues AoaInst Candidate.

Boston, December 17.-John 0. Had lock, ''home rule" candidate for mayor of Boston, was arraigned in the su- perior court today on charges of vio- lating the election law in falsely max ing 40 nomination papers for himself as a candidate for mayor. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $2500 bail for trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Franchise Extension Defeated.

Kansas City, Mo, December IT, Ihe proposition to extend the franchise of the Metropolitan Street Car com rights of the city up to 1925, for a period of 26 years, or AZ years from the present was defeated at special election here today by majority of 70s1. The total vote cast was 10,371.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Count casteIIane Loses.

Paris, December 1.-The court today decided in favor of the Princess De Sa- gan In the suit instituted by her former husband. Count Boni De CaStellane. who sought an order compelling the defendant to appoint d tutor for the youngest of their three sons. Jay, acceptable to the father, and who would report to him on the boys progress. Castellane was to pay the costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Bank to Erect Building.

Florence, December 17.-(Special.)- Preparatory to building handsome new home the First National bank of Flor ence has purchased lot on the northwest corner of Court and Mobile streets and building will commence at an early date A 40-foot frontage running through to the alley will afford the site for an elegant bank building. The bank will front on Court street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Great Warship Finished.

Philadelphia. December. l7.--lhe hattleship Utah, the largest warship of her class ever built in the, United States, will be launched from the yard of the New York Shipbuilding con- pany at Camden, N. J., next Thursday. The sponsor will be Miss Alice Spry of Salt Lake City, the daughter of the governor of Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
co,nterfeiter Is Arrested,

El Paso, Tex, December 17.-Pedro Rodriguez was, arrested in Jaurez, Mex, today with number of imita- ton dollars and smaller counterfeit coins in his possession. United States authorities here have joined the Mex ican officials in searching the two cities for the counterfeiters and their outfit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Christmas Ship Sails.

New York, December 17.-A Christ mas ship, the St. Louis, of the Amer ican line, bearing 5000 sacks and 5000 packages, the largest consignment of mail that has left the United States this year, steamed away today for Eng land and France. Nearly 5000, ,000 was received at the New York postoffice to- day and yesterday for conversion into foreign exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Snow In Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Okla, December IT, Drifting snow in the Panhandle of Okla homa and Texas is interfering with the train service to such an extent that trains are being detoured ever branch lines. The worst snow drifts in years are in Beaver, Harper and Texas counties in Oklahoma. Advices from Ava, Woods county, say the storm Is the worst in 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
car Eerrx Wreek Found.

Erie. Pa. December Ss-Whd exc'le- ment was caused hss today by the mo ing of the wreck Of tho NAraustts and Bessemer No. 2, CT bsrys u of conneaut, Ohio. Ths ferry soso ... December and t is believed bodsss "~l be found in the wreekaGe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Longest Train of Cars.

Roanoke, Va, December TIA train of l2o steel cars carrying sooo tons of coal and drawn by single engine left Roan- oke for Norfolk today over the virglnian railway The train was six feet more than ' mile in length and it is said to be the} longest ever drawn by . single le- eomQkiys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
raft coas to Funeral.

Washington, December T-President Taft, accompanied by Captain Butt, his military aide, left this evening in the private car Colonial over the PeDnsyl- vania railroad for watertown. Conn. to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Horace Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Arms May Be Sold to Cuba.

Washington, December T.-Rather than see Cuba buy arms in Europe. Major General Bell, chief of staff in the army, today recommended to the House commit- tee on military affairs that some provi- sion be made whereby Cuba can get these supplies, not to exceed 10000 stand of arms from the United States government. Cuba could buy ammunition for these guns from American manufacturers, he argued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Rev. WlIIIams to Preach.

Sylacauga, December 17.-(Special. 1.-The Rev. J. T. Williams, who has been de- tained at wylam on account of illness in his family has notified the people here that he win be able to i'll his appoint ment in the Methodist church Sunday Mr, Wuliams was assigned to this church at the recent meeting of the Nertn Aia- heroa confsrsnoe at Roanolks. but hes been unable to move here on acoount q ais Yife's ilipessa V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Alaskan Caribou Herd.

Reports were received yesterday in town of the presence of herd of ap- 1000 caribou. which was un- derstood to be crossing the headwaters of Fairbanks creek.
 This is about the time for the annual northerly migration of the big quadru- peds whose meat cuts so important a figure in Alaska's food supply, and while 1t is possible that the estimate given might be trifle exaggerated large bands are not at all uncommon at this season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
'Wreck on the Southern.

Atlanta. December 1.-The Southern Railways fast mail train No. U. New York line to New Orleans. was wrecked early tonight at Chambles. Ca, IS miles north of Atlanta. Four cars left the track and two trainmen are reported in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

Remnant Sale Begins Today All-wool Suits and Overcoats made to order, $12.75. $13.7b. to $25.0O values.
 s. J. Singer & Sons.
 107 N. 20th St. ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

Don't place your order for fancy candy until you sample our line of Merita Chocolates and Bon Bons. Finest quality most attractive packages. Daily demonstrations Clarke Bros.. 3O0 N. 20th streel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
SUPPOSED CORPSE
OBJECTS TO MORGUE
COrOner's Deputies Given the
Fright of Their Lives by
CHASTITY Spectacle

II was too much for the nerves of
Deputy Coroners Thomas Gavan and
George Green when the corpse of Hue
Mung, an aged Chinese. rose from the
slab in the morgue as it was being
laid out last night and began to sput-
ter in vitriolic Chinese. With whoop
of fear the deputies turned and shot
through the door
Gavan went first, carrying a screen
door with him. Green plunged after
him and, swerving to the right, scaled
"a fence and headed for the safety of
Fell street Gavan kept straight on
his course, passing through the main
office.
Chief Deputy John Kennedy. hearing
the commotion, and without waiting for
details, Joined the outward rush.
When they returned it was with a
couple Of policemen at their heels.
They found Hue Nung stin mutter-
ing. with his feet hanging over the
edge of the slab. preparing to dress
himself Whereupon there was a con
certed rush toward him and he was
hurried into the dead wagon, stin talk
ing, and taken TO the central emer-
gency hospital
There he died an hour later. and
there was no doubt about his death the
second time.
The man had been. nearing his end
for some days past and yesterday even
ing sank into coma. His Chinese
friends. thinking him dead. did not
have the death verified. but sent the
body TO a Chinese undertaken. The
latter finding the regulations were not
complied with called in the coroner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
ORIGIN
OF a Famous Human Food.

The story of great discoveries or in
ventions is always of Interest.
An active brain worker who found
himself hampered by lack of bodily
strength and vigor and could not carry
out the plans and enterprises he knew
how TO conduct was led to study va
rious foods and their effects upon the
human system. In other words before
he could carry out his plans he had to
find food that would carry him along
and renew his physical and mental
strength.
He knew that a food which was a
brain and nerve builder (rather than a
mere fat maker) was universally
needed. He knew that meat with the
average man does not accomplish the
desired results. He knew that the
soft gray substance in brain and nerve
centers is made from Albumen and
Phosphate of Potash obtained from
food. Then he started to solve the
problem.
Careful and extensive experiments
evolved Grape-Nuts. the now famous
food 1t contains the brain and nerve
building food elements in condition for
easy digestion.
The result of eating Grape Nuts
daily is easily seen in a marked stur-
diness and activity of the brain and
nervous system, making it a pleasure
for one to carry on the daily duties
without fatigue or exhaustion.
Grape Nuts food is in no sense a
stimulant but is simply food which re-
news and replaces the daily waste OF
brain and nerves
It's flavor is charming, and being
fully and thoroughly cooked at the
factory it is served instantly with
cream.
The signature of the brain worker
spoken of. c. w. Post. is to be seen
on each genuine package of Grape
Nuts.
Look in pkgs for the famous little
book, The Road to MELVILLE .
There's a Reason
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICER
FOUND DEAD IN BOWERY
Colonel MarceIIius Pointer Had
Pawned His Medals

NEW YORK. July 10-Colonel Mar
cellius Pointer, prominent during the
civil war as star officer under Gen
eral Joe Wheeler and OF late years a
supposedly successful railway pro-
moter, was found dead today in a
Bowery lodging house, from apOplexy-
Among his effects were letters from
General Wheeler commencing him for
bravery. and a petition to President
Mckinley, signed by many prominent
army officers, asking that Pointer be
appointed a brigadier general of Span
ish-American volunteers
Among his papers were pawn tickets
for his watch and for several gold
medals given him for courageous con
duct on the field of ba tile.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
JAPAN TO MAKE COUNTER
PROTEST TO PLAINT
Mikado Thinks He, Too, Has q
Grievance Against China

PEKING. July 10.--Having learned Of
Russia's protest to China against tbs
opening of the Sungari river to inter-
national trade. Japan has explained her
position to the Chinese foreign board
and japanese counter protest Is ex-
pected as soon as the details OF the
situation are digested at Tokyo.
The Japanese position as cOmmuDl-
Gated to the Chinese government Is 10
the effect that the Sungari river was
opened by virtue OF the Portsmouth
treaty and by the inland naval regula-
tiOns OF 1898
II is further set forth that the eva
sion OF the Chinese maritime customs
in northern MaEchuria. concurred with
the collection of customs IN southern
Manchuria. is also ground for Japan
grievances
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
LICENSE DISPUTE MAKES
PUEBLO SALOONS CLOSE
City Council Can Not Agree on
List of Favorites

PUEBLO, Colo, July 10.-Because the
city fathers can not agree upon the
list of favored ones who are to receive
liquor licenses for the coming year
Pueblo today is dry for the first time
in its history Every saloon was or
dered closed at midnight last night,
and today drawn blinds and closed
doors greet the thirsty wayfarer
Under the new city ordinance not
more than 100 saloon licenses can be
issued. The councilmen have been un-
able TO agree upon the favored ones
July l all saloons have been running
without licenses.
A special meeting of the council
probably will be called to relieve the
drought.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
CHAUFFEUR'S ExERTION
CAUSES HEMORRHAGE
Effort in Cranking Stubborn
Engine Has Fatal Result

Los ANGELES. July William
Hormsby, chauffeur. overexerted
himself in trying to crank the stubborn
engine of taxicab and was stricken
with hemorrhage and died in the
street.
William Cram, with his three broth
ers. was driving in his automobile TO
Santa Monica when it struck soft dirt
and tipped over. Cram was caught
under the car and sustained frac-
tured skulls
DIR. Sy Van Meter. while running his
machine out of the garage, struck an
obstacle and was thrown into rail
pile and slightly injured about the
hands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEANOR
WORKERS ARE BUSY
Finish Proceedings Before Co
ing on Excursions

ST PAUL. July I0.-The delegates to
the twenty fourth international Chris
tisn Endeavor convention crowded a
fcu days work in the forenoon in or
Ger that the afternoon might be free
for excursions.
Following a quiet hour service there
were sessions OF the school Of methods
in several Of the downtown churches.
Labor problems We're discussed in the
Guild hall Of the the Christian church,
under the leadership of Rev. Charles
Stetzle.
In the Auditorium the business sign
Of Thy kingdom come" was discussed.
The missionary committee conference.
At the same time IN the armory had a
number OF speakers from all parts of
the world.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
HUGHES MAY BE MADE
SUPREME COURT JUDGE
President Taft Will Offer Place
to Governor

WASHINGTON, July 1o.-There is a
strong impression in New York and
Vermont that President Taft will
offer Governor Hughes the first va
eancy that occurs in the United States
supreme court.
The tender of the appointment is re-
garded as contingent upon the coming
of the vacancy at a time when the
New York governor can accept it. Many
friends of Governor Hughes do not
think he would accept the appointment
should it be offered.
The determination of President Taft
to offer Governor Hughes place on
the supreme bench is the immediate
result of their several days OF discus
sion at the Lake Champlain calebra-
ton just ended.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
CHINESE MERCHANT
ENRAGED AT POLICE
Arrested as SigeI Suspect, He
Will Sue for Damages

HOPKNSVILLE. Ky. July 10
Chung Louie. Chinese. who is said to
be rich merchant Of Huntsville. Ala,
was arrested here today, the police
thinking they had caught Leon Ling.
wanted in New York for the murder OF
Elsie Sigel
Louie beca me so enraged at the po-
lice station that several policemen had
an they could do 10 land him in a cell
After his identity was established
and he was released he said he would
sue the city for $1,000 for false arrest
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
JAPANESE. CRATER ENDS
LIFE WITH PISTOL BALL
Convicted President of Sugar
Company a Suicide

TOKYO. July I'm sakao. presL-
dent Of the Japan sugar company. con,
victed during the recent trial of the so
called sugar scandal cases. committed
suicide today by shooting himself
through the head with a revolver.
Sakao was one of the % persons, nine
of them members Of the lower house of
the diet. on whom sentence was pro
nounced a few days ago