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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

Birmingham has had few such friends as Thomas G. Grasty. Many have probably been as sincere and earnest believers in the district, but few have had the gift of the Grasty gab.' Though he is the vice president of the Manufacturers Rec ord, his real business is pouring out stream of optimism about Birmingham. with such a ring of first-hand informa- tion that he has been able to convince every nearer that crossed his path
 When in Birmingham the other day he was given the opportunity to fill himself with a new supply. and he is no doubt charging the air of South Alabama with 1t this week while enjoying his other pastime-shooting quail.
 The machine stopped at the top of Red mountain shortly after dark on the return trip. and the million lights of the Magic City fiickered clearly across broad Jones valley. Grasty cleared his throat
 'sTen years from now it will take three such valleys to hold our city. This IS just an example of what can be oullt on our natural riches in spite of the devil and all his conspirators. l hardly believe any other city in the world would have been existing today with as many oD- stacles in the way.
 "r~haye never been impressed so plain ly before with the possibilities of Bir- mingham, both as a city of homes and a city of accomplishment. You suggest that Birmingham should have been built over in Shades valley. You are wrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Real Eiuht In New York

New York. January 19.-That a real prize fight may be held in New York without police interference was indicated tonight at the Sharkey Athletic club when two lively rounds ended what was to have been ten-round bout between Will lie Mango and Battling Hurley. Hur- ley easily proved his superiority by Knocking out Mango in the second round with vicious left uppercut to the jaw In the first round Hurley felt his ground permitting his opponent to land several stinging jabs. With the call for the sec ond round Hurley came out of his cor ner like a mad bull and fought Mango literally off his feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Prisoners To Be Freed.

Guthrie, Okla, January 13.-In a special message to the legislature today Governor the state board of control, who are mem- bers of the Kansas prison probe com mittee. that all Oklahoma prisoners now at Lansing. whose terms are more than two-thirds expired, or who have less than one year to serve, or who are under IS years of age be paroled. Such a course if pursued would free about 25O prisoners and enable the accommodation of those remaining at the temporary pententiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Statement Ry Governor Noel.

Jackson. Miss. January 13.-In state ment issued today Governor Noel declared that he has been incorrectly quoted in a dispatch sent out last night in which it Of advices from Natchez stating that the prohibition laws which recently went into effect were not being enforced and that the matter was under investigation. What he said, he declares, was that he had heard that the Natchez saloons had de- ferred closing a day after the law became effective and that they were liable to pros eoution for this. However, no steps have been taken as yet towards prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Jury Selecting Is Slow.

San Francisco, January 13.-Six men were disqualified as jurors today, the ex- animation of seventh was uncompleted. and the procuring of the F men to try Patrick Calhoun on an indictment charg- ing bribery of former supervisor of San Francisco to vote for trolley fran chise for the United railways of which Calhoun is president, was discouragfng as far as the present panel is concerned. Of the nine talesmen thus far subjected to the questions of the prosecution and de- fense, eight have admitted prejudice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
After MT. Rooseuelt.

Washington, January 13.-Another phase of the controversy between the Congress and the President came to light today when 1t became known at the cap itol that the Senate committee on pub lie buildings soon will start an investi- gation into the demolition of the old Pennsylvania depot, which was torn down by order of the President, apparently in the absence of legislative authority. Sen ator Scott chairman of the committed
 has been asked to have his committee report resolution for an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Will Invite Taft.

Montgomery, January 13.-Henry F. Reese. president of the Alumni society of the University of Alabama, announced to- day that in a few days committee Of the society would formally tender an ln- vitation to President-elect Taft to visit the university during the commencement exercises next summer and address the society. President Reese has named the committee with Congressman Henry U. C,la vton as chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Murder and Suicide.

Washington, January 1S.-Because she had returned to her husband from whom she had separated, Mrs. Lizzie Harbin, aged 41, and mother of seven children, was shot and killed at her home in this city late today by Frederick Kraemer, a painter, 22 years of age, employed in the navy yard, who then turned the weapon upon himself and inflicted wounds which proved fatal. The police say that the circumstances of the tragedy indicate that probably there was a suicide pact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Three Men Frozen to Death.

Rockport, Texas, January 13.-Three men perished during Mondays blizzard here. C. A. Bell 63 years of age, went fishing Monday morning. A mortimer blew up and he was carried out to sea. This morning he was found in his skiff frozen to death. Oscar Holberg, engineer of Dredgeboat No. ' of Bowers Dredge com pany, and Wm. w. Weaver, fireman of the same boat, working near Tarpon, went to the jetties in a skiff Monday. They were caught in the heavy wind and fog and carried away into the Gulf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

feited with invitations to banquets and the closing days of his administration are filled with official and social duties. He is preparing a farewell decree for promul- gation January 2S, declaring re-established the ordinary agencies and methods of gov ernment and turning the government over to President Gomez and the congress.
 The purpose of American intervention to restore order and peace and public con fidence will be declared to have been ac- complished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Will Remain Five Days.

Washington, January 13.-In response to the invitation of the people of Val paraiso, Chile. Rear Admiral Swnburne has designated the first division of the fleet. consisting of the armored cruisers West Virginia (fiagship), Colorado, Mary land and Pennsylvania to visit that port The ships will arrive at Valparaiso on January 5 and will remain there for five days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
New Job for John F. Stevens.

New Haven, Conn, January 13.-Inquiry in railroad circles indicated that re- port that John F. Stevens, one of the vice presidents of the New York. New Haven and Hartford road, will take the presidency of the Colorado and Southern railroad to succeed Frank Trumbull Is probably correct. MT. Stevens in July, 1906 came to the New Haven company from the Panama canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
German Steamer Abandoned.

Buenos Ayres, January 1S.-The German steamer Vanguard, from Tacoma for St. Vincent, c. ", before reported ashore at Punta Megotes, is full Of water and will probably prove total loss. It is reported that she has been abandoned. The Wan guard was built at Newcastle in 1906. She was 359 feet long, 47.9 feet beam, g feet deep and registered 2736 tons net.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Killed By Explosion.

Leadville. Colo, January 1S-Mrs Rich ard Lauterbach, wife of prospector, was killed, and Miss Esther Schuster, guest of the former at her home near Mitchell, 15 miles west of here, was badly injured when a mysterious fire in the Lauterbach cabin set off several sticks of dynamite today. The explosion blew Mrs. Lauter- bach to atoms, wrecked the log cabin and severely hurt her woman companion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Dispensary Is Abolished.

Guthrie. Okla, January 1S.-ln de- cision by Chief Justice Williams today the state supreme court held that the state dispensary was abolished by the recent election only insofar as 1t affected towns of under 1000 population. The question or extension of the system, submitted at the November election, was defeated, and 1t was generally believed that the entire sys- tenn was discontinued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Preparing for inauguration.

Washington, January 1a--The Senats today passed bill permitting the use of the pension office for the inaugural ball in connection with the inauguration of MT. Taft. Senator Scott, in charge of tho measure, explained that it contained the usual provision for special police, etc, Ito provide for the pickpockets and oth CTS who come here on occasion or in- augurations."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
New 2c Stamp.

Washington, January 1S.-In commence ration of the Tooth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln the House of Repre- sentatives today authorized the Post master General to issue a special Lincoln postage stamp of the denomination of 2 cents, in accordance with Representative Dawson's resolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Must Go To The Hague.

The Hague, January 13.-The Neither lands foreign office has no intention of sending plenipotentiary to Paris to ne- gotiate wit hSeno. Paul, concerning full settlement of the controversy with Ven zuela. Senor Paul, if he desires to open such negotiations will be obliged to come here and confer directly with M. Van Swinderen, the minister for roreign af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Heavy Snow In Missouri.

St. Louis, January 13-A renewal of the snow fall in this section today caused increased trouble to the railroad officials. all trains from the west and southwest being delayed from one to six hours. The storm is general over most of Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
CoIdest of the Winter.

Cleveland, Ohio, January 1S.-The cold est weather of the winter was recorded here last night when the Temperature fell to the zero point Both telegraph and long distance telephone service was seri- ously hampered today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Transuorts at Honolulu.

Honolulu, January 1S.-The United States army transport Thomas and the rayal transport Buffalo arrived from San Francisco today. The Thomas brings force of cavalry for the military garri- son here and the Buffalo large number of marines for the local station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Tariff Commission Indorsed.

Indianapolis, January 1S-The national tariff commission committee, approved by President Roosevelt and MT. Taft, called to meet in Indianapolis on February 16, r and 1S received it's 60th indorsement today This indorsement was received from the American Cotton Manufacturers National association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Tax Commissioners.

Montgomery. January 12-CSpecial.> Thomas M. Patterson of Guntersville has been appointed tax commissioner of Mar shall county, and G. H. Turner of Mount Sterling to the same place in ChoctaH county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
New Minister From hayti.

Port-Au-Prince, Hayti January 13.-H. Pauleus Sannon, former minister of for eign affairs and a leader in the revolu- tionary movement which resulted in the overthrow of the government of President Nord Alexis, has been appointed Haytien minister to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Loveman Will Lecture.

Anniston, January 13.-tSpecial.)-R Loveman the southern poet, will enter tain the people of Anniston at the audi torium on Tuesday evening, January ls The lecture will be for the beneht or the library of the Alabama Presbyterian col lege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
snowstorm Causes Wreck.

Edwardsville, H., January l3.-A blind ing snowstorm caused a collision between a passenger train and freight train on the Wabash railroad near here today. El- mer Adams, engineer of the passenger train, was severely injured and all the passengers were shaken or bruised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
watchman Frozen to Death.

Houston, Texas, January 13.-Joe Wat son. keeper of the watch tower at Santa F,e railroad crossing in this city for 12 years, was found frozen to death today in his tower. It is believed that he died Monday night during the height of the blizzard which was very severe here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Pension for Mrs. coehIan.

Washington, January 13.-A pension Of $50 month for Mrs. Julia B. Cognlan, widow of the late Rear Admiral Coghlan, one of the heroes of Manila bay, who died recently in New York, was agreed to today by the the House committee on pen siOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Battleship Wlll Arrive.

Marseilles, January 13.-The port au- thorities here have been informed that the United States battleship Georgia will arrive tomorrow. All arrangements for her reception have been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Patents Issued.

Washington, January 1a.-fSpecial)- Patents issued: A. A. Deloach, Bridge port. sliding friction driving mechanism; N. Williams. Birminsharn- innirins AAviaN-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

Office space to suit tenants in Empire Building if leases closed now. See plans. Jemison R. E. & Ins. Co.,. Agents
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30

quadruped had slipped out of Tho
grasp of his sharp teeth. The speed of
the tiny thing was so great and its
actions so sudden that 1t was as much
as the eye could do TO follow it ut
ALL Again its great pursuer sprang
upon it; again this nimble animal
slipped from his very jaws. But it
was no good. 1t was outclassed IN
size. These great leaps shook the very
life breath from its frail body.
At last it fell IN easy prey TO its re-
lentless enemy, and one crunch put an
end to it's miseries. 1t was an inter-
esting little beast. its body about the
size of a rat 1t carried fine long
coat, was gray on the back. with white
under the belly. having long bony
tail with pretty tuft at the end. But
it's hind legs were it's great feature.
They were very long, being. like those
of the kangaroo. specially adapted for
jumping. | noted. too. that each hind
foot was provided with only three toes.
whereas on those of the fore legs,
which were very short. there were the
normal five. Altogether it was most
interesting and sporting specimen
NEAR East"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
HUNTING ROCK HAREs.
A Fleet Little Animal Found Among
the Sand Hills Of Arabia.

A Fleet Little Animal Found Among
the Sand Hills of Arabia.
How long the Arab has inhabited the
deserts of the near east is il much dis
russed question. How long he has in
luiged in the old time sport of falconry
it is equally difficult to say. Sure it is
that this keen blooded race has not
lived all these centuries in those sun
scorcled wastes without some sort of
recreation. and his delights today are
probably much the same as those of
his ancestors couple of thousand
years ago
Curious TO see what natural sport
these barren regions could afford. the
writer accepted nm invitation to join
PARTY of Syrian Arabs for Il weeks
hunting Our quarry was the rock
hare. an animal about the size of an
English rabbit but with very fine de-
veloped Gears. which frequents these
deserts in small numbers. living on
what scanty heritage it can find
We started straight away in search
of it by forming Il chain about Il quar-
ter of Il mile long and drawing like
~ tracts of desert in long scmicircuInr
sweeps. The heritage was very s'ant
indeed. These sand hills. being scnrch-
ed by tropical sun and having Il
yearly rainfall of only some three
inches, support but few plants of ans
kind. ] noticed a few insectivorons
birds pursuing their prey with keen
voracity, as though they found it hard
to make living, but saw no trace of
wild animals.
On we, marched in silent order, mere
ly following the lead of our falcon
bearer, whose face seemed invariabe.
his manner unmuved. Hours passed
by. 1t was now II o'clock. The sun
was hot above as, drying up our
parched lips. | began 10 think that
rock hares must be myth when sud
denly the hound leaped forward with
a great bound. our horses instinctively
following at full gallop. But we had
not far to go, 1t was only gar
bour." The hound was soon up 10 1t,
and thought it was all over; but. no
the little creature leaped, as it were.
right out of his mouth.
One spring brought the greyhound
alongside again, but again this agile
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
THE METHODIST POLICY
Is Strong Centralized and Effective
Method of Church Government


Bishop Berry and his cabinet fatty
refused to grant the request made
for the appointment of Rev. ID. b. S.
Prather to this charge. Sometimes,
when they are disappointed, some mem
bers think the Congregational form of
government, which permits the mem
bers to select the minister, is better.
The Methodist policy may not always be
the best but it does keep the preachers
and the churches moving. Now that
some members of the Audubon church
are not satisfied it may be we'll for them
to read the following comparison; Moth
ing at the annual conference in Ames
awakened more interest than the report
of Superintendent A H. Collins of the
Creston district. A careful study has
been made of the religious condition of
our own and other denominations. The
total number of church societies in the
bounds of the district were 279. OF these
SO or one-third are of the Methodist
Episcopal, with one abandoned church.
The Church of Christ have twenty nine
societies and eleven without service or
abandoned; Baptist, twenty-six ten with
out service: Presbyterians, twenty-four,
ten without service; Congregationalists
fourteen, seven without services; Evan
gelican, fourteen, five without service;
Lutherans, eleven and all have service;
United Brethren, ten, eight without SER
vice; Free Methodists, eight, two with
out service; Adventist. seven, two with
out service; miscellaneous, thirty-two six
without services. While our church
more than Triples any other in number
the genus and adaptability is such that
our work survives where others must
fail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
Descendants of David.

The history of the Sassoons is one
Of the most dramatic in the very dra-
matte story of the Hebrew race. The
original SasSoOn was Bombay mer-
chant. but the family is descended
from a group known as Ibn Shosian,
who at one time held the position of
nossi of Toledo. The name Shoshan.
which signifies ''lily" in Hebrew. was
gradually transformed into Sassoon.
signifying "gladness.' The family
claim Davidic descent. and Abraham
Sassoon. who fourished in the seven
teenth century, stated that he was Il
direct descendant of Shephatiah, the
fifth son of David. Not only are there
many references to the name in He
brew medieval literature. but men
ton of it is made in the Talmud.-Lou.
don NJ. A. p.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
lust IN TIME.
''The Squire Wasn't Actually Nigh, but
He Was Little Close.

''The Squire Wasn't Actually Nigh, but
He Was a Little Close.
They were discussing the salient
traits of old Squire GregsOn's charac-
ter. the funeral being thing Of the
past Some way or mother, between
his gon' an the buryin'. nobody felt
free to speak" Abel Nutting had said
as m introduction to his remarks. 1T
seemed mnre'n likely he'd come to
again an call us to account. same as
| usual"
HE was free to give to philanthropy
an the church" said Barton Sedgwick
when his turn came. hut In the fam
Is circle | called him kind o. close.
wont go So furs to say he was actu'l-
Is nigh. but he cert'nly was kind o
close"
"As how" inquired three voices in
unison They all had plenty of in
stances of the old sInirc's 'closeness.
but II was Barton's privilege TO speak
first he being Il cousin once removed
We'll. | was there to "A Sunday din.
ner with him lust December" said
Barton slowly. He invited Sally an
me. same as always. once year.
We'll. Sally had one o those stuffy
colds that make you feel worse'n II
you had pnpumony, an she vowed she
wouldn't go. She said she couldn't
taste anything anyway. an the mere
thoughts o his cold pork an boiled
potatoes went against her. But she
, wanted should go for policy. same as
all us relations went, an did.
well. when got there an told
squire he said. Sally not comm" an
clipped 1t right out into the kitchen
leavin' the doors open all the way.
Here. he said to old Jane Wills,
that cooked an done for him. have
those potatoes boiled soft yet? That's
good. You lift out Mis- Sedgwick's
potato. an it'll be just right to fry for
my breakfast tomorrow he said. for
Mis- Sedgwick is KEEP at home with a
cold. Lift it out careful! That's right!
AN when he come back to me he
was all creased up with smiles. he was
so pleased with himself" - Youths
Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
Conway For Bishop

For twenty years we have known that
our good friend F. r. Conway, editor
of The Ames Intelligencer, was very
smooth politicians; and are not surpris.
ed to see that he still retains some of his
former characteristics He has given
every minister who attended the Metho-
dist conference at that place the glad
hand, and in the list of appointments he
called every one the Reverend Doctor
somebody When he runs for Bishop
the Des Moines conference will give him
a solid vote.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30

Woodstock, Can. He was married ir
l84S at Caledonia, N. Y, to Miss Mary
Wilson. During the Civil war he
was member of the bounty commits
sion of New York and had charge Of
distributing government money. In
his private business he made carriages
for many years. ...
He came to Des Moines in 1871 and
started carriage factory. lie was
well known in city politics there in
the early days and was a charter
member of the Red Men when this
strong order was first started.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
opakes in Iowa.

Eastern Iowa towns report Sc.
we're earthquake shock al 4 O'Clock
Monday morning, followed By another
shock at 6 a. IN. This Is the third
quake in the state in the past few
months and scientists are pointing to
the fact that the Mississippi valley re-
gion has had its share of bad dnakes.
In 1912 quake passed through the
Ozark mountain region OF Missouri
and Indian legends tell OF much loss
of life and destruction Of property at
that time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
pnstnffine Rnhhed

Robbers failing to enter the Farm
ers' Savings bank vaults at Runnells.
made their escape from the awakened
farmers and went to Adelphi on
stolen handcar and robbed the general
store of Fred Beatty. taking shoes.
cigars and $40 worth of stamps.
Postofiice inspectors from Des
Moines are on the trail OF the thieves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-09-30
KILLED Her BABY AND
MAY NOW Be INSANE
Mrs. Nellie Taylor Of OitumWa
COntGsSeS to Horrible Crime
In Des MOines.

Mrs, Nellie Taylor, aged twenty-five,
whose parents live ut Ottumwa, lies
In the county jail at Des Molnes
awaiting the action CT the grand
jury, which will indict her for the
murder OF her infant son, upon her
own confession that she strangled IL
and threw II into vault In tho
ladies' toilet room At Union park, Des
Moines. The baby was not dead. as
she thought, when she threw It into
the vault, and was rescued, but died
later at Mercy hospital
The girl was traced to Ottumwa.
where sho was arrested and brought
back. She Is evidently of feeble