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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
NARROW ESCAPE.
CentrevllIe Men Thrown Into RIver
 When Boat capsIzes.

Centrevflle. December n.-tspecial.)-A few days ago s. D. Logan, c. D. Loran and J. R. Suttle. three prominent citi- zens of Centreville had an exciting and dangerous experience on the Cahaba river about seven miles south of Centreville. They were duck hunting in small boat whom tho boat ran into a rapid current of the river and struck log, throwing the occupants in the deep water. Their heavy clothing made their escape ex- tremely difficult. but they finally leaped to place of safety thoroughly drenched. They lost two valuable guns. In spite of tho unfortunate accident they succeeded In killing IS hne ducks.
 The jury term of the county court for the Biocton division was in session during the nrst Of this week at Blocton and quito number of cases were tried.
 Tho cotton Stn of the Certreville Gln company at this place will close the gin- ming season today. Practically all of the cotton In this section has bsen s1nned Tho amount ginned at this point is about ons-ha1f of last years crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
TAFT TACKLES THE
 TENNESSEE TANGLE

Washington. December 11.-President Taft today took hand in strengthening out factional troubles in the republican party in Tennessee. Postmaster General Hitchcock escorted the warning factions to the White House and assisted in the adjustment of affairs.
 For some time the party in Tennessee, 1t is said, has been divided into two fac- tions. one headed by Representative Brownlow and the other headed by H. Clay Evans. Newell Sanders, the state chairman, and others.
 The President decided today that in all matters of minor federal patronage in the state, 1t Is declared, he would recog- nize the state organization, or the Evans and Sanders faction. in all districts. ex- cept in the First and Second, represented by Messrs. Brownlow and Austin, re- spectively.
 In those districts the congressman will dictate the appointments
 The President plainly told both sides. however, that in the matter of appoint ing marshals and district attorneys he himself would pass upon the fitness of the candidates, and would be responsible for their appointment and conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
WOMAN FAILS TO SECURE DAMAGES

Topeka, Kan, December I.-(Special.)- J. When a woman lets 1t be known that she objects to babies it is sufficient ground for the man to refuse to make an engagement and the woman can not recover for breach of promise. This is the decision of the Kansas supreme court in the suit of Mary V. Reynolds against J. Wilson Curry. appealed from Jefferson county.
 |. According to the records, Curry paid court to Mary Reynolds. He admitted in the lower court that he called often and stayed late and that he really cared for her. He talked marriage to her many times, but when he found that she had said she never wanted to he a mother he refused to make an engagement of marriage He quit calling at the home and later Miss Reynolds brought suit for breach of promise.
 II The court held that no particular form of words was necessary for an engage
 nent and that simply discussing the marriage relation was not to be consid- cred an express contract of marriage and when Curry had found that Mary Rey- i. holds objected to children there was noth-
 g to prevent his stopping his atten- uons there and then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
ANTITRUST LAW
 TO BE STRONGER

Washington, December f1.-without ex- pressing any personal opinion for the probability of the passage of such a measure Representative Mann. chairman of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce, today gave it as his Legislative opinion" that if bill should be passed by the House amending the antitrust law that that law would be strengthened rather than weakened.
 "It is my opinion." he said. ''as legis- lator, that any amendatory bill would contain a provision for the appointment of receivers for any trust against which the courts had rendered such verdict as that handed down in the case of the Standard Oil company.
 ''The railroads will on the other hand yell bloody murder" he said, that, they have always done and always will do when legislation is undertaken, but Con- gress cannot on the other hand be con- trolled by them."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Some Hope For Early.

New York, December 11.-Unfortu- nate John R. Early, upon whom the taint of leprosy, in name at least, has been saddled by the divergent opin- ions of medical men, came back to New York today in a boxcar seeking solace from pr. Duncan R. Bulkley, the specialist, who maintains that the former soldiers afrliction is nothing more than harmless skin disease contracted in pulp mill Tonight Early is secluded somewhere in the city and on Monday will appear before the New York Society of Medical Juris- prudence for an examination, which he hopes will remove all doubts con- cerning his ailment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
DOUGLASS WARE IS
 RELEASED ON BOND

Douglass Ware, the young drummer who engaged in pistol duel with Policeman T. J. weathersby of the local force Fri day afternoon on the depot platform, has been released on s25oo bond. The surgeons have given 1t as their opinion that MT. weathersby will recover. Wares bullet did not penetrate the cavity of Weathers- by's stomach. Another bullet shattered his arm near the wrist, however, and an ann putation may be necessary. Wares friends insist he was justifable in what he has done, the policeman having no excuse for using his billy in making the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Toll of Death on Lakss.

Detroit, Mich., December 11.--The toll of death taken by wind and wave since the official close of navigation on the great lakes one week ago falls but i've short of the official seasons total. eixty.three men was the. count mp to Saturday last. This weeks list, b4 on Lake Erie and six on Lake Su- perior, already is 6S. This total of 121 lives lost in 1909 is not far from four times the total of last year.. when 3a men found wAtsry graves as the re- suit of storm and stress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Historic.
Historic. From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 Prof. George Loeb Grinnel, the noted western etymologist. said in the course of a recent address before a congress of librarians In Wichita:
 My recent English tour has convinced me that we Americans write better Eng fish and speak better English than our friends overseas
 He smiled.
 'Yes," he said. i've excel the English in the use of the language. as we ex- ceed them In the use of plumbing. I visited an old manor house in Derby shire one day that was for rent at a ridiculously low figure With its crunb- ling carved stone and its black oak pam cling the house was splendid. I couldn't understand how. at so low rental. 1t remained empty.
 But as I unused and wondered amid all that Old World beauty, the caretaker led me to a room under the hall He lifted up board and said with pride:
 And here's the cesspool. It dates back to the fifteenth century, sir."'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Teachers, institute Closes.

Sheffield, December u.-(Special)-A two-days session of the Colbert county teachers institute came to a close this afternoon in the large Sheffield public school building. Superintendent of Edu- cation J. W. Johnson presided and a. large number of city and county teachers and an interesting programme was given. "some Mistakes in Teaching was the subject ably handled by W. D. Bowling H. B. Urquhart of Sheffield made a fine address last evening. especially to tha rural teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Explosion Damages Building.

St. Louis, December 1.-The explo- sion of what is supposed to have been a dynamite bomb tonight damaged the granite. building at Fourth and Mar ket streets. The poliece believe that an attempt was made to wreck the office of a weekly publication which has recently been criticising certain public men of St. Louis. The damage is slight. No one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
ChInese Minister Entertained.

San Francisco, December 11.--Chang Yin Tang, new minister from China. who arrived from the Orient yester- day, was the guest of the Chinese six companies today at banquet. The feast was spread in Chinese res taurant which was ablaze with yellow chrysanthemums and gay with dragon bedecked banners. Three hundred merchants of the bay cities, robed in their most gorgeous silks and wearing their insignia of rank, dlned with the minister. Chang Yin Tang leaves for Washington tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
, Woman Recelves Sentence.

Denver, December 11.-Mrs. Allen F. Reed, recently convicted of assault land an attempt to blackmail Mrs. .Geneyieve Chandler Phipps of Denver Tout of $100, 900, this afternoon was 'Isentenced to not less than one year Tor more than l6 years in the peni-
 ltentiary. Mrs. Reed attempted to 1kr1ghten Mrs. Phillips by displaying two lbticks of dynamite during an auto ride. IB-.e took her sentence without emo
 1tion. She will be subject to parole at !Ehe end of a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
eIoan-aryson.

T1orencc, December u.--(spscial. )--Niss Lady Bryson and Mir. Robert Bryson have announced the engagement and approach ing marriage of their niece, Miss Harriet Hodge Bfyson of Gailatin. Tenn. to Mir. Walker Mclaughlin Sloan of Florence. Tho wedding will taka pface on Thursday. December 1s, at the home near Gaiiatin. The groom is c popular travelling man for the wholesale firm of J. A. Sloan & vCo., of Efcrence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Garber In Washington.

Attorney General A. M. Garber IS in Washington, where on Monday he will argue the franchise cases pending be- tween the state and the rail lines be- fore the supreme court of the United States. These cases involve about $136.o00, now tied up in the offices of the probate courts awaiting a decision as to the rights of the state 10 col lcct it. On January 1. another s6sOc0 will be due and payable and 1t "a hoped that decision can be had be- fore this comoa in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Dow Gets Good Job.

W. D. Dow, Alabama agency super intendent for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance company ot Hartford, Conn.,, has been promoted 10 the home office. and will have supervision of the agents of the southern states. MT. Dow went with the company as stenographer in 1899, since which time he Las been with State Manager G. c. Miles. work icg gradually np the line He is and has been for some time. regarded as one of the best posted young life in- sun ance men in tie state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
AnnIston osts Good pepot.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad Is ready to begin work on $16,O00 worth of Improvements in the union depot at Anniston. Plans arc made and agreed upon by the railroad people and the Alabama railroad commission and work will begin shortly after the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
County Votes Dry.

Louisville, Ky, December H. Estelle county remains dry" as re- suit of local option election held today Every precinct in the county voted against a return to saloons, which were abolished by an election held three years ago. The majority of the drys today was 917 votes.
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choctaw County, Jail Condemned.
pr. Mason on PeIIaqra.

pr. E. M. Mason, bacteriologist alid pathologist of the Alabama health de- partment, will address the Harrison County, Mississippi, Medical society at Gulfport next Tuesday night, his sub Ject being The Blood in Pellagra." In investigation of this dread disease, which is more or less new to Alabama, rabis and hook worm infection, Dr. Mason has taken rank among the lead- ing physicians of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
NOTICE.

The best place to take your Xmas framing. Pictures called for and delivered promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. The Birmingham Picture Framing Go. Bell phone 4604. 1910 4th avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
The Up-to- Date oirI.

From Judge.
 Miss Bronx-How do you remember what you gave people last yearT'
 Miss Harlem--"I always keep card in- dex of Christmas gifts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
DRAMATIC END OF YOUNG MANS LIFE interference With Love Suit
 Results In Suicide BUSH CONDEMNS JAIL Choctaw County Prison Is Declared Unflt-Dr. Mason to Lecture on PeIlagra-Garber Goes to
 Washington.

Montgomery, December 11.-(SpeciaI) Because he was not allowed to pay court to Miss Margaret Bruister, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Ben Bruister, at Butler, Choctaw county, Cromwell Ul- mer shot his brains out on the steps of the Bruister home Wednesday night. He had called on the girl and was told by her mother he must leave. He walked out to the stoop. fired ball into his temple and dropped down dead at the feet of the girl he loved Both families are prominent.
 Choctaw County, Jail Condemned.
 Because of bad sanitary conditions Dr. c. F. Bush. state jail inspector, has condemned the Choctaw county jail and had the three occupants of tho bastile moved to the Mareneo prison. The commissioners have gone to work to make the required repairs and 1t will soon be in good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-24
by FRANK II. SpEARrLAN ~
o. ILLUSTRATIONS Q II
!. BY ANDRE BOWLES O
COPYRIGHT 1903 c1AS ScRleNER3
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where they had walked in the morn
ing. He pointed to flange-marks on
the ties. See there-there's where
the first wheels left the track, and
they left on the inside Of the curve;
thin fange under the first refrigera-
tor broke. I've got the wheel itself
back there for evidence. They can't
talk fast running against that. Damn
private car line, anyway Give me
a cigar-haven't got any? Great guns,
man, there's a case of Key Vests
open up ahead; go fill your pockets
and your grip. Don't be bashful;
you've got friends on the division, if
you are Irish, eh?"
Sure, only l don't smoke" said
Stevens, with diplomacy.
well, you drink, don't you?
There's a barrel of brandy open at the
switch"
The brandy cask stood up-ended
near the water butt, and the men
dipped out of both with cups. They
were working now half naked at the
wreck. The sun hung in a cloudless
sky, the air was still, and along the
right of way huge wrecking fires
added to the scorching heat. Ten feet
from the water butt lay a fiattened
mass of rags. Crusted in smoke and
blood and dirt, crushed by wise of
beams and wheels out of human SEM
blance, and left now an aimless,
twitching thing, the tramp clutched
at Stevens foot as he passed. Wa.
teri"
Hello, old boy, how the devil did
you get here?" exclaimed Stevens, re-
treating in alarm.
"Water!"
Stevens stepped to the butt and
filled cup. The tramp's eyes were
closed. Stevens poured the water
over his face; then he lifted the mans
head and put CupfI tU his lips.
rs that hobo alive YETI" asked Sin
clair, coming back smoking a cigar.
What does he want now? Water?
Don't waste any time on him."
ITS bad luck refusing water" NUT.
tered Stevens, holding the cup.
Hell be dead in a minute" growled
Sinclair.
The sound Of his voice reused the
falling man to fury. He opened his
bloodshot eyes, and with the dregs of
an ebbing vitality cursed Sinclair with
a frenzy that made. Stevens draw back.
If Sinclair was startled he gave no
sign. Go to hell" he exclaimed,
harshly.
With CHASTITY effort the man made
his retort. He held up his blood-soaked
fingers. I'm going all right know
that" he gasped, with a curse, "but I'll
come back for you!"
Sinclair, mistaken, stood his ground.
He repeated his imprecation more VIC
lently; but Stevens, swallowing, stole
out of hearing. AS he disappeared, a
train whistled in the west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-24
CHAPTER II.
At Smoky Greek.

Karg, Sinclair's crew foreman, came
running over to him from a pile of
merchandise that had been set off the
right of way on the wagon road for
loot. That's the superintendent car
coming, amt it, Murray" he cried,
looking across the creek at the aD-
preaching train.
What of it?" returned Sinclair.
why, we're just loading the team"
The incoming train, an engine with
way car, two flats, and the Bear
Dance derrick, slowed up at one end of
the wreck while Sinclair and his fore.
man talked. Three men could be seen
getting out Of the way car-McCloud.
the superintendent and Reed Young,
the Scotch roadmaster, and Bill Dan.
cling. A gang Of trackmen filed slowly
out after them.
The leaders of the party made their
way down the curve, and Sinclair, with
Karg, met them at the point. Nc.
Cloud asked questions about the
wreck and the chances of getting the
track clear, and while they talked
Sinclair sent Karg to get the new
derrick into action. Sinclair then
asked McCloud to walk with him lid
the track to see where the cars had
left the rail. The two men showed in
contrast as they stepped along the
ties. McCloud was not alone younger
and below Sinclair's height; his broad
Stetson hat hattened him somewhat
His movement was deliberate beside
Sinclairs litheness, and his face,
though burned by sun and wind, was
boyish, while Sinclair's was strongly
lined.
Just a moment" suggested Nc.
Cloud, mildly, as Sinclair fastened
past the goods piled in the wagon
road. Whose team is that, Sinclair? 90
The road followed the right Of way
where they stood, and a four-horse
team of heavy mules was pulling a
loaded ranch wagon up the grade
when McCloud spoke.
Sinclair answered cordially. That's
my team from over on the Frenchman
picked them up at Denver. Nice
mules, NcCloud, amt they? Give me
mules every time for heavy work. II
had Just hundred more Of EN- the
company could have my job-what?'
Yes. What's that stun they are
hauling?"
That's a little stun mashed up IN
! the merchandise car; there's some to
Deco there and little wine, / guess
i Tb' cases are all smashed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-24

down the hill. The horses head was
pulled up, and there were signs Of de-
parture. He quickened his steps.
Once he saw, or thought he saw, ths
riders head so turned that her eyes
might have commanded one approach.
ing from his quarter; yet he could
catch no further glimpse of her face
A second surprise awaited him. Just
as she seemed about to ride away, she
dropped lightly from the horse to the
ground, and he saw how confident in
figu1s she was. AS she began to Try
her saddle-girths, McCloud attempted
a greeting. She could not ignore hiS
hat, held rather high above his head
as he approached, but she gave him
the slightest nod in return-one that
made no attempt to explain why she
was there or where she had come
from.
Pardon me-" ventured McCloud,
have you lost your way?"
He was Immediately conscious that
he had said the wrong thing. The
expression Of her eyes implied that
1t was foolish to suppose she was lost
but she only answered: II saw tho
smoke and feared the bridge was On,
fire.
Something in her voice made hin
almost sorry he had interVened; II
she stood In need Of help Of any sort
1t was not apparent, and her case We
confusing.
81 presume Mr.. Sinclair ID here"
she said, presently. X
81 am sorry to say he ID not
He usually has charge Of the
wrecks, l think. What Q dreadful
fire." she mumured, looking downtAs
track. WAS It a passenger wrecki"
She turned abruptly on McCleud %
ask the question. Her eyes were
brown, too, he saw. and q doubt a.
sailed him. Was she prettyi
Only a freight vreck."s he m
swered.
Il thought IL there were passenssn
hurt could send help from the ranch.
Were you the conductor"
Fortunately not"
" And no one was hurti~
Only tramp. We are burning n.
wreck TO clear the track"
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