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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
STRIKE SPREADS
IN CANADA MINES
Railroad Company Piles Up thousands Of Tons in
Readiness for Expected Trouble With Strikers

camps in District No, Is, covering
Eastern British Columbia and the
Province of Albert, are affected bv
the strike with the exception of the
camps Of the Grows Nest Pass Coal
Company, at Fernie, and Carbonate,
the Mample Leaf Company of Bel
levue, and Canada West at Tabor,
who have broken away from the
Western Coal Association. The min
ers declare there is no agreement,
that an entirely different phase has
been put on affairs within the last
week by the agreement arrived at in
the anthracite regions OF the United
States and by the Crows Nest Pass
Coal Company and their men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
OPEN PRIZE OF $4,000

NEW YORK. April 2-Details OF
the offer Of prize Of $500 by King
Leopold Of Belgium to the author Of
the bcs. description Of "'rhe Passage
Of Ariel Navigation and the best
Means to Encourage H. have been re.
ceiyed In New York. The competi-
ton is open 10 all natlonalities Az
manuscripts must be sent to the min
lister Of Science and Arts At Brussels.
competitors may write In English
French, German. Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese or Flemish. Three Bel
gians and four foreigners are TO com
prise the jury which will judge the
essays, After being selected the win
ming article Is to be published during
the year following the year In which
the prize Is awarded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

WINNIPEG, April 2.-The coal
strike in the Western Canada mines
became general today, All Of the
camps except one or two are affected.
The miners want the same terms as
those given the Crows Nest Pass Coal
Companys employees. This company
withdrew from the operators confer
ence and made its own terms with its
men.
It is understood that the Canadian
Pacific Railroad has been preparing
for the strike and has coal all over
its SYSTEM At Lethbridge, 100000
tons Of coal are dumped on the
prairie near the tracks All Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

burning up the fuel they once des-
patched to this market, and from
which they realized at least small
saving. instead Of an absolute loss.
Thus it will be seen that there is
general injury inflicted by the applica-
ton Of the advanced rate, for which
there was no commercial necessity.
And ii may as we'll be understood.
first, as last that the question is 4
live one and viii not be casually nor
flippantly disposed, in this city, at
least.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
CHICAGO WHEAT JUMPS
|. TO S1.2t YESTERDAY
MAY OPTIONS REACH THAT
FIGURE, WHILE JULY ALSO
SCARS HIGH.

CHICAGO, April 2.-Wheat prices
on the Board Of Trade today eclipsed
the high record mark for the season
established yesterday for all deliver
les, the May option advancing to $l2i
per bushel and the July to $l.0S s-S.
Crop damage reports and an urgent
demand for the cash grain both here
and at Kansas City and St, Louis
were factors contributing to the CON
tinued upward fight Of prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
A SECRET REPORT
IN FULTON CASE
AttOrney-GeneraI Files His Findings in Charges
Made by Heney Through Tracy Becker

WASHINGTON, D. c, April r.
Attorney-General Wickersham filed
with the President today his report
upon the charges made against ex-
Senator Fulton by F. J. Heney, and
Tracy Becker.
Information concerning the purport
of the Attorney Generals conclusion
is refused at the Department Of Jus
tice and until the President acts i
probably will not be learned what de-
cision is reached. President Taft S
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
KING OF ITALY WILL NOT
MEET ROOSEVELT
OFFICIALLY DENIES REPORT
THAT HE WILL TAKE
SUCH ACTION.

ROME, April 2.-The Tribuna
President officially denied that King
Victor Emanuel will meet Roosevelt
or take him to Messina. This seems
to be confirmed by what the sovereign
said to Ernest Bicknell, national di.
rector Of the American Red Cross
who mhe received today. The King
told Bicknell that he was going to
Messina but that he could not decide
when he would do so.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

proceeding slowly in judicial appoints
and there is no certainty when the
Oregon case win be settled
President Taft made no announce
ment today regarding the Oregon
Judgeship, and it was stated at the
White House that no information
would be given to the public until the
appointment is made. 1t is believed
that the pressure against Fulton, es-
pecially that emanating from the Fed
eral Judges Of Oregon. may possibly
eliminate him from the contest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

NAPLES, April 2.-The steamer
Hamburg which is due Sunday will
not arrive until Monday because Of
bad weather. Despite this they say
the steamer Admiral on which
Roosevelt will be a passenger to
Mombassa will leave Monday night,
Roosevelt therefore will only have a
few hours here and this fact has upset
all the plans Of the people OF Naples
to receive him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

GIBRALTAR, April When
asked concerning the rumors that an
attack was made upon him during the
voyage Roosevelt said basis for it was
that an "Idiotic, Excitable Italian"
had used angry expressions to him
while on the bridge of the vessel
talking to the captain, He said this
man made no attempt upon him what
ever and that he was promptly re-
moved and confined below during the
rest of the voyage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
OLD cHIcAGoAN DEAD.

CHICAGO, April 2. - John Nc
Even, one Of chicago's early settlers,
is dead. He was for years engaged
in the building industry and one Of
his contracts was for the erection u
the Wigwam in which Lincoln was
nominated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
MASTER OF INDIA

CHICAGO, April 2.-The Tribune
today in special cable from London
says that General Sir O'Moore Greah
has been appointed commander in
chief in India to succeed General
Lord Kitchener when the latter re-
tires in August.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03

TACOMA, April IA special from
Hoquiam says that the schooner Falk
is a total loss. Tugs could only get
with three miles OF the craft today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-03
NONE SATISFIED
WITH BILL
Democrats Make Severe CrIN'
Clsm on tho Payne Tariff Bill
as Before Congress
SOUND PARTY'S DEATH kNELL

Claim Il Is FILLED With Rlotous I'm
projections and Ia Designed 20 Gov
sr up the Exnavagancss Of the Re-
publican Administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
NEWS OF CENTREVILLE.
Henry A. Peters May Run for the State
 Senate.

Centreville, February 3-(Special)-Th County Teachers institute for white teach CTS of Bibb county will convene here at noon tomorrow for a session of three days. It is expected that large number of teachers will be in attendance. A very interesting programme has been arranged by County Superintendent A. w. Hayes. and much interest will no doubt be mani fested at this institute.
 Mrs. I. Silman died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Goer, on Monday. Her re- mains were buried at Six Mile yesterday
 The non-jury term of the county court for the Blocton division was in session at Blocton on Monday of this week. The docket was not heavy and the call was finished in a short while.
 The first case of violation of the prohi- btion law in quite long while was placed on the docket this week. There seems to be a growing tendency on the part of the citizens of Bibb county to ob- serve the prohibition law.
 There is a rumor that Henry A. Peters. a prominent citizen of Perry county, will make the race for the state senate from the senatorial district composed of Bibb and Perry counties As he formerly was a popular citizen of Bibb county it is not thought that he will have any opposiI tion for the place if he decides to make the race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
COURT CONFINES.
Union Springs Is Defendant In $25,-
 900 Damage Suit.

Union Springs, February 3.-(SpeciaL)- Circuit court convened here Monday and several visiting lawyers are in attendance. among them Ray Rushton of Montgom- cry and George w. Peach of Clayton MT. Peach began the practice of law here. The civil docket, while quite full, has only few important cases on it. One of the most important is the suit against the city of Union Springs by Mrs. Ida Darby Tor the killing of her 10-year-old son by an electric light wire last spring. The matter of the liability of the city as corporation was argued yesterday before Judge Evans. MT. Rushton of Montgomery represented the city of Union Springs and E. L. Blue Representing the plaintiff. The arguments consumed all of the morning session Tuesday. The court sustained some demurrers to the com plaint, which will probably cause the plaintiff to take non-suit, file a bill of exceptions and carry it to the supreme court. The amount the plaintiff sues for is $25, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
NOTABLE WEDDING
 AT TUSCALOOSA
MISS ANNA MOODY IS MARRIED TO MIR. CLAUDE M. PLOWMAN OF PHlLADELPHIA-WA BRIL- LIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR.

Tuscaloosa, February 3.-(Specia1.) )-One of the prettiest and altogether interest ing weddings that has occurred here in some time was that of MT. Claude M. Plowman of Philadelphia and Miss Anna Moody of this city at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon a little after o'clock. The church was filled to over flowing long before the arrival of the wedding party.
 The decorations were unusually pretty and tasteful, the color scheme of green and white being carried out by the use of white tulle ferns and palms. On the center of the altar was a beautiful calla lily with a number of white lighted ta- pers on either side. Miss Stella Harris was at the organ and rendered a de- lightful programme of music for the wait ing congregation.
 The bridal party entered to the Loh- engrin march in the following order: The ushers, MT. Irving Little, Mir F. H. Powe, MT. Maxwell Moody and Mir Washington Moody, two down either aisle; the matron of honor Mrs. Aubrey Boyles of Mobile, the brides sister; the bride on the arm of her father, MT. F. g. Moody; the groom with his best man, MT. Tom Plowman of Texas entered from the right wing of the church.
 The striking beauty of the bride was becomingly portrayed by her bridal gown which was a creation of white messaline made after the directoire mode Her bridal veil was caught with orange blos- soms and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley.
 Immediately after the ceremony the couple was driven to the brides home where she changed her bridal for travel ing dress and from whence the couple was driven to the Alabama Great South ern station where the 6 o'clock train was taken for Philadelphia, their future home.
 Mrs. Plowman is one of the prettiest and most attractive young women ever reared in Tuscaloosa. She is a graduate both of the Central college and of the University and in addition to her personal attractions is possessed of unusual men tai ability and exceedingly rare graces of character. She is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. s. Moody of this city, has spent practically all her life here and there are few young women that the city could yield with more sincere regret
 I MT. Plowman is a graduate of the Uni yersity of the class of 1900 and has many friends here. He is son of former Con gressman T. S. Plowman of Talladega, but now engaged in business in Philadel- phia. He is a young man of real merit and has already earned a considerable amount of business success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
NEGROES ARE WARNED.
Officers Guarantee Protection From
 Useless Harm.

Sheffield, February S.-(Special. )-Some apprehension is felt here by the author ities and employers of negro labor as to the effect of notices which have recently been posted about town warning all ne- groes to. leave by February 15. The mo- tices have not been taken seriously by the whites as they are considered the work of irresponsible hoodlums, whose idea is simply to alarm the blacks, but the more timid negroes are very much alarmed and to allay their fears Chief of Police Bennett has issued a statement guaranteeing the negroes full protection and offering a reward of $50 for informa- ton leading to the arrest of any person posting these notices. P D.. Cosper, su- perintendent of the Sloss-Sheffield com pany, the largest employer of negro labor in the city, has also issued card guar anteeing full protection to all It's en- ployes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Not One Case of Drunk.

Tuscumbia, February S.-(Special)- Mayor Isbell is elated over the effective ness of prohibition in Tuscumbia, which has been in force just one month. Dur ing the month of January not one case of drunkenness was brought before the mayor and this he attributes not to the sobriety of the former offenders, but to the fact that the whisky was not to be had. According to Mayor Isbell this es- tablished a record for Tuscumbia and reflects much credit on the officers of the a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04

the siding, when, without warning, loose electric wire caught him under the chin He threw up his arm at once to disen- tangle himself and received a terrific shock. which threw him onto the next car. Here he lay unconscious several minutes, reviving after the train had stopped and before anyone had discovered his predicament. He is severely burned about the neck, forehead and arm, though not dangerously. He came on to Tusea- loosa and here received prompt medical attention and is able to be about, though suffering some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
ENGLAND MOORE
 CASE IS ON TRIAL
JOHN GRIFFIN WILL BE PUT ON TRIAL TODAY AT MARION FOR THE MURDER OF JEFFle HUGHY.

Marion, February 3.-(Special.)-The case of England vs. Moore is being heard in the circuit court. The plaintiff in the case is William England and Miss Marie England of Woodlawn, who are suing James M. Moore for the recovery of 32O acres of land east of the Cahaba river. The plaintiffs, through their attorney, Henry Pitts of Tuscaloosa, aver that at the time of the death of plaintiffs father said J. M. Moore held a mortgage on said land, but that more than sufficient personal property was sold and appropri- ated to cancel the obligation. The Eng land children have recently become of age.
 The trial of John Griffin for the mur- der of Jeffie Hughy last July is set for Thursday. A special venire has been summoned and a large attendance from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Bear In cIeburne.

Anniston, February 3-(Special.)- )-S. c. Zaner, an Oxford blacksmith who owns a farm in Cleburne county, furnishes this story: "As was pressing my way along over Turkey Heaven mountain last Satur- day morning I heard commotion on the mountain side. Looking in the direction of the noiseaI saw Mack Perkins, Bill Perkins, Tom Vice and Will Smith in combat with genuine grizzly bear, which had sprung upon and attacked Mack Perkins. I went to their rescue and plant ed a few bullets in the bears body which laid him out dead. The bear weighed 150 pnunds-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Stomach Gases ] and Torpid Livers
Give Way Before the Peculiar Purify
 ing Power of Stuart's Char coal Lozenges.
A Trial Package Sent Free.

The foul gases of the stomach and the torpid action of the liver are easy victims for charcoal to overcome.
 This great natural cleaner and absorbent will most certainly be relished by a sys- tenn afflicted with gaseous or sluggish tendencies.
 Charcoal has long been known as a great absorbent of gas. A painful of char coal will positively purify a room filled with foul odors and decay. Its absorbing ratio is 100 times greater than it's own volume.
 The ancients gave charcoal for many human ills successfully. The North American Indians used it for snake bite. poison from eating wild herbs and cured what they called stomach bad medicine" with it. Z Willow charcoal seems to be the best product for human use. and no doubt the peculiar curative property of the willow is represented in a chemical quality in its charcoal.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are pure willow and sweet honey blended by tre- mendous power and Compression into a very palatable lozenge. Two or three lozenges eaten after meals will prevent the process of digestion from producing noxious gases. They will vivify a lazy liver and aid every organ which Is most likely to be overcome through it's con- tact with impurities
 They cleanse the stomach and intes- tines, bring purity and sweetness out of fermentation and decay and aid digestion by allaying gas They will aid you and your stomach. The beneficial effects are made evident after each meal when you use charcoal as Stuart prepares it. To allay gas at night they are excellent and one arises in the morning without that terrible nauseating bad breath which de- stroys appetite an renders one miserable.
 All druggists sell Stuart's Charcoal Log enges, price 20 cents or send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mall free Address F. A. Stuart Co.,, 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
SCHOOL BUILDING
 DAMAGED BY FIRE Two Students Slightly Injured
 At AlbertvilIe SLAUGHTER PEN FIGHT
Citizens Object to Location In Their Neqhborhood-Loco Is Used to Chase Down an Alleged
 Criminal at Gadsden.

Gadsden, February 3-(Special)-A message from, Albertville this morning conveyed the intelligence that the Agri- cultural school building located at that place was on fire. According to the later reports the damage will not exceed S1OOO,. and while two of the students were somewhat injured there were no fatali- ties.
 The fire caught from a defective fiue in the roof, but was fortunately discovered before much progress was made. The alarm was given and the students suc- cceded in getting out without any serious mishap, although there was considerable jam and confusion. The students, once in a place of safety, soon formed fire line, and, reinforced by the citizens, con- ducted an effective bucket brigade. With in a. short time the fire was under con- trol
 There was some damage to the roof of the building, but most of the loss was to the furniture and library which were hastily moved. The greatest damage re- suited from the water. Unless very bad weather should follow at once the build ing will be fit for use, and the school will probably not dismiss for repairs.
 Citizens residing near the site of the proposed slaughter pen are raising ob- jections, and threaten to resort to an in- junction if necessary to keep the enter prise from being established in the con- templated location This matter was fully considered when the action of the council establishing the slaughter house was taken, and it is likely that the city will insist on its rights.
 assist in catching a criminal Two ne- groes became engaged in fight at the Ninth street yards of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and both were more or less cut up. The aggressor, Tom Rainey who badly stabbed and cut Will Pipin made his escape before the officers ar rived on the scene. Dogs were put on the trail, and as 1t was known that the fugitive had taken down the railroad to- ward Attalla the switch engine in the yards was pressed into service and the officers hurried in the direction taken by the fleeing negro. Within a few minutes the dogs had the negro cornefed at the steel plant and the engine and officers were on hand to take possession of him. He was brought to the city and lodged in jail, where he will await hearing on charge of assault with intent to mur- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Conductor Richey Comes In Contact
 With Live Wire.

Tuscaloosa, February 3.-(Special.)-H. w Richey Mobile and Ohio freight conductor suffered a painful injury and came near losing his life on his way to was going into Prattvile, where he was to make a siding He left his caboose just before reaching the city to walk over the train to the engine to see after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Health Report.

Anniston. February 3-(Special. )-Coun- ty Health officer J. M. Whiteside has about completed his report on the health year 1908, the result showing a decrease in 10 deaths over 1907 and an increase of 125 births the exact figures being as fol- lows: Births, 1908, s60 against Ss5 in 19o7. Deaths, 229 in 1908, against 2S9 in 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Good Year's Record.

Sheffield, February 3.-(Special. "A re- markable record has been made by the Hattie furnace for the past year, end ing February 1, 1909. An average daily output has been made of 213 tons, al- though the furnace was shut down for repairs 146 hours during the year. The total production for the year was 7s,OS6 tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
For Sale,

The property known as the Calera Land company's lands are for sale in quantities to suit the purchasers, Calera has good railroad facilities, good farming lands. It is centrally located to the great cotton growing belt. It invites factories of all kinds; steam coal for factory use can be had at low price. It has the purest of limestone in abundance within the town Anits- A R. F. Dahl agent. 2-4-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
throughout the county is expected.

throughout the county is expected.
 Last evening Julian Evans rendered a luncheon to a number of friends at Ma rion cafe, there being present Miss Gun ningham, Miss Dew, Miss Adams, Miss Dansby Miss Jordan; William Rankin, Dewitt Mason, Earle Hanna and c. P. Holman.
 The early lettuce and cabbage crop has been seriously damaged by the freeze Of the past few days. causing a loss of sev- eral thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Liquor Law Ruling.
Only 511 Voters.

Tuscumbia. February 3.-(Special)- In Colbert county 511 voters have qualified by paying their poll tax, this number fall- ing about 200 short of the average. The city of Sheffield furnished Ill of this number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
DIR. ]. M. MASON IS
 DEAD AT OPELIKA
WAS PRESIDING ELDER OF THE MONTGOMERY DISTRICT AND PROMINENT IN CHURCH AND EDUCATIONAL WORK.

opelika, February 3.-(special )-The Rev. J. M. Mason, D. D., died this morn ing at the home of J. B. Greeves in this city. Dr.. Mason had been seriously ill with gastritis for several days and his death was not unexpected.
 He was presiding elder of the Montgom- cry district of the Methodist Episcopal churchsand was prominent in church work in the state.
 Dr. Mason was about 50 years of age and had been in the ministry since 70 years of age. For 20 years he served as secretary of the Alabama conference. He was chairman of the educational com mittee, of the Alabama and North Ala bama conference at the time of his death.
 He is survived by the following sons: Dr. J. M. Mason, c. E. Mason and w. E. Mason of Birmingham and Dr. E. M. Mason of Montgomery.
 The funeral will be at Eufaula tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Montgomery, February 3.-(Special)- The death of Dr. J. M. Mason, presiding elder of the Montgomery district, Meth odist Church, south, at Opelika this morning causes more than ordinary sor- row at Montgomery where he was begin ming his third term as presiding elder. His work for the church and education has made him a leading light in the his tory of the state for 40 years. His most recent activity has been in the interest of the new woman's college to be erected at Montgomery.