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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
DORANDO PIETRI
 WINS MARATHON
MAKES 26 MILES AND 385 YARDS IN 2 HOURS, A MINUTES AND 32 2-5 SECONDS SMALLWooD QUITS.

St. Louis. January 11.-Dorando Pietri won marathon race here to- night, contesting with Percy Small wood of Philadelphia, who quit the race after covering 12 miles and eight laps, because of his left leg hurting him. Dorando made the 26 miles and 3S5 yards in two hours. A minutes and 32 2-5 seconds, 10 seconds slower than the worlds Indoor record. He inishe ed strong.
 A good sized crowd turned out Co see the first professional marathon race here and appeared to be about equal ly divided in it's sympathies for the contestants, Dorando Pietri and Percy Smallwood.
 Tim Hurst. National league umpire and fight referee, was in charge of to- nights race The track was a dirt af- fair about nine laps to the mile, and it was so constructed as to be visible throughout all parts of the great coliseum at Jefferson and Washington avenues The race was scheduled to start at S:3O o'clock.
 The runners got away at g o'clock and Smallwood was one yard in the lead at the end of the first mile, which was covered in five minutes, 34 Is sec onds.
 Dorando was one mile and five laps ahead of @Smallwood at the end of the 9th mile. Time, :59.39. Smallwood, ac- cording to his manager. Is suffering a severe pain In his left leg.
 At the end of the 18th mile Dorando was four miles ahead of Smallwood. whose left leg was bandaged during the running. Smallwood al times was just able to walk around the track. Time, 1:30:30.
 Smallwood quits after covering 12 miles and s laps. He said his leg pained him very much from the fourth mile on.
 After Smallwood quit, Dorando be- gan a spurt, endeavoring to break the works record for the marathon dis tance. He finished the goth mile in 2:3:30.
 Dorando ran the marathon in 2:44:32 2-5, 10 seconds slower than the worlds record for indoor running.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
OLD SCANDAL IS
 AGAIN REVIVED
Tube City Railroad Matter Comes Up in Misdemeanor Case
 At Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, January 1.-The Tube City railroad scandal, which three years ago caused sensational intima- tions of bribery and graft against of ficers of the roalroad and members of the Pittsburg council, was brought up in court here today, when Charles S. Cameron, president of the Tube City company was called for trial charged with a misdemeanor. A second indict ment charges Cameron and s. Richard Shoup with conspiracy, and a third in dictment charges Alexander A. Gamer on, a brother of the railroad president, with bribery.
 Among the witnesses in court today was W. J. Martin, former council man, who is serving a three-year sen tence in the penitentiary on a charge ficers of the railroad and members of councils in connection with the pas sage of franchise wanted by the rail- road company. An alleged bribery fund of s70,000 also figures In the case.
 J. H. Mulholland, a civil engineer, told of introducing Cameron and Martin, of negotiations for the railroad ordinance and of 10000 fund to secure its passage
 Former Councilman Martin brought from the penitentiary to testify, told the story of making an agreement with Cam eron to use his influence to get the ordinance through the council, he to re- ceive S6O,0O0 if the measure was passed and signed by the mayor supposed certified check for that amount, he said, was found to be worthless and later he found in a safety deposit box scrap pa per instead of cash originally put there to take the place of the check. Cam eron, he said, put the blame on others, renewed his offer and increased the amount to $70000. This sum Martin says he saw counted out but at the critical moment 1t disappeared and he received no part of the money promised him.
 Martin had not finished his narrative when court adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Castro Out of Way.

Paris, January 11.-Senor Jose de F. Paul, who Is here, says that he will inform the French government that the elimination of former President Castro from Venezuelan affairs will undoubt- edly be permanent and that therefore there can be no danger of Castro block ing impending negotiations. Senor Paul is convinced that Senor Castro left Venezuela with the belief that his power there was unshakable, even though he were absent and that If he had dreamed of the hostilities existing against him he would have remained and fought until the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Deadlock Is Broken.

Springfield H., January n.-There are strong indications tonight that the legis- 1ative deadlock is broken, at least insofar as concerns the actual canvass of the votes for state offices and the inaugura- tion of the republican officers elected. Whether the break will come tomorrow or even some days later is still a matter of conjecture. and in fact the whole situation insofar only a guess, for the reason that no one in a position to know will make definite statement of what has occurred since the legislature adjourned over Sun day. The ''get together idea is in the air. however, and may assume concrete shape before noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
THE BOOKMAKERS
 MAY BE RELEASED

New York, Jannary 11.-A decision was rendered today by Judge Maddox in the supreme court, Brooklyn. on the writ of habeas corpus issued last fall at the in stance of Orlando Jones and Sol Lich- tenstein, bookmakers, who were arrested at the Sheepshead Bay race track by order of District Attorney Elder, charged with accepting oral bets on horses and having in their possessions memorada giving the names of horses entered in race, jockeys. weights and odds. In his decision Justice Maddox said:
 Taking all the facts in the informa tion to be true, they do not show that the relators were engaged in bookmak- ing"
 The decision today means that the pris- oners will be discharged from custody. The courts ruling, if it is sustained by the appellate division, probably will mean than 30 other prisoners arrested for all legged bookmaldng will not be placed on trial and may mean that this form of betting will be permissible at the race tracks hereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
DAYS SUMMARY
 IN THE SENATE

washington, January n.-senator Till- man was the central figure of attention in the Senate today, occupying almost an hour of the time of that body im- mediately upon its meeting with his care- fully prepared speech in reply to the Presidents charges concerning his action in attempting to acquire by purchase some of the timber lands of Oregon orig inally held as a railroad grant, while advocating litigation by the department or justice to compel their sale.
 The Senate passed a bill appropriatins $9O,0O0 for the purchase of the Sequo~ grove of big trees in California.
 A recommendation by the committee on finance and the committee on the Judlc' iary favoring an increase of the salary of the President to s1OO00O, and those oi the Vice President and the speaker ol the House of Representatives was re- ferred to the committee on approprla' tions.
 At .0o O clock the Senate adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

the Majestic this week. MT. Tinney en- joys the reputation of being one of the greatest entertainers on the vaudeville stage today and with his present standard of work he will rank among the first as long as he remains on the stage Ap- bearing in the character of droll darky he is nothing less than great. His man ipulation of a lighted cigar stump, his exceptionally humorous monologue, his way of getting off the assertion land he did, his dancing and artistic piano playing are most entertaining forms of Advertisement for his audience. His act is the best on the Majestic bill this week.
 Of the remaining numbers of the Ma jestic bill with the exception of one, noth- ing but praise is due. Charley Harris is capable of a much better act than he offers and while his lineb contain many up to the standard.
 The White Zola in her performance of black art mysteries was very. good. Her tricks were all clever, mystifying and very entertaining.
 Miss Grace Wilson is a beautiful sing ing comedienne.. Her character songs were good last night and her voice very pleasing. Miss Wilson is a high-class entertainer.
 The Great Delno troupe, three gymnasts and comedy acrobats, confine themselves principally to work on the bars, but they are really remarkable. They in- jet clever bits of comedy into the act which as d whole is an exceedingly att tractive number on the bill.
 Carrie Ezier and Josette Webb, trav- esty comediennes, deserve position above most vaudeville entertainers offering acts in their chosen line. Miss Ezier's imper- sonation of a drunken woman is very amusing to say the least The two com ediennes have a clever act, indeed / Fred Galetti's musical monkeys are re- markable little animals and furnished great fun for the children at the Ma 1estic last night. The monkeys are mu- sicans and their work last night was fire.
 "A Night in Rome" very unique com edy act a take-off on Shakespeare, is presented this week by James and Sadie Leonard and Dick Anderson. The skit might be called Julius Caesar Up-to- Date," for that is the embodiment of the act The act is just ridiculous enough to be funny and not overdrawn. It is an attractive number.
 The usual new motion pictures are shown this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
coNeREssMEN RETURN.
Were Pleased With Conditions in the
 Canal Zone.

Havana, January 1.-The party of con gressmen who were recently engaged in the inspection of the Isthmian canal ar rived here this afternoon on the steamer Allianca from Colon.
 Representative Hepburn speaking of the visit to Panama said:
 We are greatly pleased with the in spection of the canal, and completion of which we believe to be feasible within four years if necessary. There is no question about the stability of Gatum dam and I have absolute confidence in the ability of Lieutenant Colonel Goethals to carry out the great work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
At the Gayety.

Stripped of it's burlesque features, the 'Mardi Gras Beauties" burlesque present. ed a rather tame musical comedy at the Gayety yesterday. The chorus is excep- tionally good looking and the comedians above the average. but it is essentially
 burlesque show and cannot be easily transformed into a musical comedy Both the matinee and night performances were attended by audiences which filled the cozy little theatre, but neither audience displayed any inclination to applaud the
 chorus for it's enforced idleness during
 the different dance numbers.
 Andy Lewis is a comedian that can pro-
 duce a laugh without resorting to the
 usual slapstick methods, while he is ably
 assisted by a number of others. The
 work of Maud Elliot was good, especial
 ly in her impersonation of an intoxicated
 woman. This is a role difficult to perform
 without disgusting the audience, but she played it so well as to keep the audience in constant ripple of laughter.
 The Alrona-zoella trio have an unusual ly good acrobatic sketch in the olio. Manager McArdle has announced a chorus girls contest for tonight, beauty contest for Wednesday night, a chorus girls waltzing contest for Thursday night and the regular amateur performance for Friday night. The beauty contest will be a new thing for Birmingham and is really unique. The chorus girls will pick
 out the five men whom they consider to be the best looking in the audience. These men will go upon the stage and the aud fence will pass upon their looks. The man whom they select as being the best looking will receive handsome prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
International Conference.

London, January 1.-The interna- tional maritime conference which was adjourned last month for the holidays resumed it's sessions in this city to- day but on account of the absence of Louis Renault, the French delegate, and Capt. Charles Lottley, the British representative, owing to indisposition, the conference was unable to make any progress. The delegates will meet again on January 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Field Trials Postponed.

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 11.-Be- cause of unfavorable weather conditions the opening event of the United States field trials, the derby scheduled for to- day was postponed until tomorrow. To- night, however, indications are that con ditions will not have improved to such an extent as to permit the beginning of the trials before Wednesday. The trials will be over the Ames preserve, which is nearer to Grand Junction than the regular grounds of the club and easier of access
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Cold in Memphis.

Memphis, January 11.-With the ther- mometer registering r degrees and heavy fall of snow and sleet, Memphis and this section tonight is experiencing the coldest weather of the present win ter. At o'clock tonight the drop in tenn perature for the "A hours preceding was A degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Hadley Is Governor.

Jefferson City, Mo, January n-Her- bert s. Hadley was inaugurated as gov ernor of Missouri at noon today. He is the first republican to occupy the office since 1871. Despite wintry conditions. the programme of parade and review of state troops was carried out as planned The inauguration took place in the hall of the house of representatives, the oath of office being administered by Judge Henry Lamm, the only republican member of the supreme court of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Resolution Is Referred.

Washington, January 1.-The Gull person resolution calling upon the Sen ate committee the judiciary to in vestigate the authority under which President Roosevelt permitted the ab- sorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company by the United States Steel corporation was today referred to subcommittee. The committee consits of Senators Clark of Wyoming Dillingham;, Kittredge, Culberson and Overman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
oil Is Confiscated.

Atlanta. January 11.-A tank of oh containing 12,0OO gallons shipped to New nan, Ga., by the Standard oil company and valued at more than 5000 was seized by the state authorities today and will be destroyed because of its failure tt come up to the requirements of the statt laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
"Ihe Old Homestead."

That perennial favorite, Denman Thomp- sons charming drama of New England rustic life. 'rhe Old Homestead is playing it's 23d season and will come to the Jefferson theatre Friday night. There seems to be no abatement in the interest manifested by the theatregoers of today in this fine old New England play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Beresford In "Who's Your FriendT'

Harry Beresford in his latest comedy success, Who's Your Friend? Will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night. ,-f'
 MT. Beresford Is irresistably funny, and he compels laughter with apparently lit tie material to work on, but his new piece, Who's Your Friend?' which has already enjoyed record runs in New York, Chicago and London, has afforded one of those rare unions of artist and ma terial which makes for universal popu- larty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jefferson.

JCuCiSOIs
 Cast of characters in order of appear ance:
 Karl Mahler, an artist .. %.
 m e. =. ... ... =. Richard Thornton Heinrich, his valet ...Arda La Croix Mimi, his model ...... Kathryn Marshall Olga Hofmann, the bankers wife....
 ... ... =. ..Adeie BLOCK Herman Hofmann, banker. r............. The Devil, Calling himself Dr. Mil
 ler) M =. ... ... Campbell Gollan Elsa Berg, an heiress ....Saidee Williams Madame Relncke ......... Virginia Roiette Madame Zanden Helen C. BECK Madame Schleswig ......... Jean Barret Madame Lassen ........Phyllis Darlington Herr Grosser ............. Edward Finley Herr Besser ............. Henry w. otto Man Servant ..-............... w. 5. DAVIS
 A large audience greeted Henry w.. Savage's "The Devil" at the Jeffer- son theatre last night. 'Erhe Devil'' is probably the most talked about play on the stage today. Everybody wonders why it is called "The Devil" and probably curiosity fills a good many seats. But when you have seen the play you will most likely conclude it is well and aptly named It is hard to describe and hard to analyze It is hardly a problem play, though 1t tells story of vital human interest It does not moralize, does not preach. On the other hand it abounds in keen, biting humor, sarcasm and irony. It Is, so to speak, satire on human nature and on society. There Is strong fascination about The Devil,' something that errins ones attention at the first and holds fast until the last curtain.
 The company is quite well balanced Campbell Gallon as The Devil fills the leading role well and he is well support ed by the other members of the cast There will be a matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Lawlor Macon's Manager.

Macon. Ga, January 11.--John L. Law uylor of Elmira, N. r., was today signed to manage the Macon club of the South Atlantic league during the season of 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
WOMEN START
 ON MOTOR RACE

New York, January 11.-Twelve women of the Women's Motoring club of New York started today from the Piazza hotel on a two days run to Philadelphia and return. Fred J. Wagner, western au- toist and starter of the Vanderbilt and Savannah races. sent the women away.
 Each woman drives her own car, un- hampered by male assistance.
 Following were the starters:
 Mrs. Alice H. Ramsey, Hackensack, N. J.; Mrs. Joan Cuneo, Richmond Hill, L. l.; Mrs. Lillian M. Gillespie, Pough- keepsie, N. Y; Mrs. A. w. Seaman. Brooklyn: Mrs Evelyn M. Buckman, New York; Miss Bertha Rittwetzer, Huntington, L. L; Miss Alice D. Hayes. Brien, N. J.. Miss Berice Wilson, New York; Mrs. E. c. Spooner Newark, N. J.; Mrs. J. C. Kirkman, Brooklyn; Mrs. Bach, Newark, N. J., and Mrs. Gresh, Norristown Pa.
 Philadelphia, Pa, January n.-Mrs. J. Newton Cuneo was the first of the wom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
ASKS FOR PARDON.
General Stoessel Prays Clemency
 from Emperor Nicholas.

St. Petersburg, January 11.-General Stoessel, Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and several others of the officers of high rank confined in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul have applied for pardon or commutati of their sen tences. No action yet has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

General Stoessell was sentenced to death by a courtmartial in St. Peters burg for surrendering Port Arthur to the Japanese. In March of last year this sentence was commuted by En- peror Nicholas to 10 years imprison- ment in a fortress and it was then said that a full pardon would follow. Rear Admiral Nebogatoff is serving like sentence for surrendering to the Ja- panese in the Sea of Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Ma alestic.

Frank H. Tinnsy is on the bill at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

Ask your grocer for Una ka'' brand extracts, the best made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

Philadelphia, Pa, January u.-Mrs. J. Newton Cuneo was the first of the wom- en automobile drivers to reach the coun- ty line. The drivers will start tomorrow on the return trip.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-09-22
Wealthy Banker Suicides.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-John A. Cas-.
ties, president of the Union Trust
company and q director of other we'll
known corporations, committed sui-
eide tonight by cutting his throat at
the Grand Union hotel. His body
was found shortly before 9 O'Clock to.
night by his brother, Barton s. Cas-.
ties, who Immediately summoned q
physician, but Mr.. Castles was be.
yond aid.
The Union Trust company, of which
Mr.. Castles vas president, is one Of
the largest institutions of its kind ir
the city and is situated at 80 Broad.
way, in the heart of the financial dis.
trict. Up to 1905 it was paying divi.
dends of 80 per cent, and is now con.
sidered one Of the strongest banks in
the country. Its surplus and profits
amount to SO, 139, TO, and its loans and
discounts to s39, 1874, 800, while the de-
posits total nearly $50, 600, 900.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-09-22
Perished In Nevada Desert,

RYHoL1TE, New, Sept. 13.-The
bodies of Emery BODICE and Tom
Franz, two miners who perished OF
thirst while attempting to cross Death
valley. were found Saturday four
miles west Of skidoo, New, by mem.
bers Of the searching party securing
the desert for the brother OF President
Eldridge Of the National Sewing Ma.
chine company, who has been lost for
three weeks.
The men whose bodies were found
left Ryholite late in August and started
across the floor Of Death valley,
where the Thermometer reaches 100 de.
gsees In the shade during the summer
months. They carried two canteens
Of water each, but the supply must
have been exhausted before they had
gone half way. Crazed by thirst,
they wandered about until they were
overcome by the heat and laid dowu
to die.
Young Eldridge was attempting to
reach this place from his mining claim
In the Panamint range. He left his
companions three weeks ago. Meu
from all the desert camps have
searched the desert. The burro he
took with him when he started acrosi
the valley was found Q few days ago,
but there was no trace at the man.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-09-22
Railroads Never. Finished.

A man can plan and build a house
which will suitably and comfortably
meet all the requirements of himself
and family for ten or1.twenty years to
come. 1t does not often happen that
any radical changes are made in q
skyscraper when once completed. A
ship is equipped and put in service
and she carries the same masts,
winches and compartments until che
is wrecked or goes into the b%oneyard.
The house will need repainting &C.
casionally, and 9 shingles at longer
intervals: the elevator ropes in the
Office building wear out but they are
replaced by like; and the ship may
lose an anchor, requiring the pur.
chase of another. The changes in all
OF these are comparatively trihing mo-
ment, but
A railroad is never finished.
Like a cucumber vine, the instant 1t
eases to grow it begins to wither,
says a writer in Popular Mechanics.
There must be continuous expansion
and enlargement. Larger cars require
more powerful locomotives, and both
in turn call for heavier rails, bigger
roundhouses, stronger bridges, longer
platforms and sidings, increased safe.
ty devices, while the strengthening Of
curves and the leveling OF grades
come In for their share of attention
on even the Oldest roads. Little won.
der, then, with our railroads consum.
ing nearly one.half of all our manu-
featured steel and iron and fully one
half of all the lumber made each year,
that they are the unfailing barometer
of the business activity of the nation