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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Charged With Murder.

Savannah, April 24.-Charles A. Gordon is under arrest at Walthour- vile, Ga, charged with the murder of William F. Faulling, on March 25 Faulling's body was discovered yes terday, partly buried, in the woods and the mans clothes had been rified Cor don Is in jail and the coroner's Jury is Investigating. Mrs. Allen Faulling, the widow, was placed under bond to be held as a witness. Her testimony before the coroner's jury indicated that robbery was not the motive for the killing of her husband. Gordon will be given preliminary trial Thursday He refuses to talk of the charge against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Women In Serious Situation.

Constantinople, April 24.-The Rev. William N Chambers, telegraphing from Adena today, says that no for eigner can secure permission from the authorities to go to the assistance of the women missionaries who are prac- tically alone In Hadlim, where the sit uation Is most serious. Dispatches re- ceived here report a number of cases of incendiarism at that place. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Peonaoe Case Wlth Jury.

Greenville, s. C., April 24.-The case against Joshua w. Ashley, member of the state legislature from Anderson county, charged with peonage, which has occupied the federal district court for the past three days, went to the jury at :50 today. At late hour to- night there was no sign of an agree ment and Judge Brawley notified the jurors that he would not receive yer dict until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Attempt at Mutiny,

Toulon, France, April 24.-(Special.) An attempted mutiny aboard the French warship Patrie caused great excitement here today. The sailors alleged that they had been getting in- sufficient food and refused to return to their posts. When their demands were granted they obeyed orders at DnCe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Railroad Will Cut Rates.

Baltimore, April 24.-The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will meet the cut of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad in import class and commodity rates of Newport News on freight west bound, making horizontal cut of 9 cents on the 100 pounds on first and second-class, and l cent on other class and commodity shipments. By this action the Baltimore and Ohio re- stores the differential which the Boston and Maine eliminated when 1t began slashing rates in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Patten Conc FlshInq.

Fl Paso, Tex, April 24-If James A. Patten, erstwhile bull leader in the Chicago wheat pit, has failed to pro- vide himself with the requisite license for hunting and fishing in New Mexico he will have trouble with the territorial officials. Game Warden Cable of Santa Fe has telegraphed his deputy in Col fax county to investigate whether MT Patten has license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Blamed for Escape of Prisoners.

Washington, April 24.-Following an inquiry into the recent escape of five prisoners from the naval prison at Charleston, Mass, Capt. Charles 0. Carpenter, commanding there, has been detached on the ground that he was not sufficiently strict in prison discipline. The prisoners have not been recatpured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Hitchcock Operated Upon.

Washington, April 24.-It became known here today that Postmaster General Hitchcock was operated on a day or two ago at the George Wash ington University hospital for slight nasal affection by specialist in this city. He is still confined to the hos pital, but expects to resume his duties at the postofice department on Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Theatrical Manauer Dead.

Newark, N J., April 24.-(Special.)- J. Frederick Wilson, manage of Miners Empire theatre, Newark, died sudden ly at his home in that city early yes terday. Apoplexy caused his demise He was a native of Washington, D. C., where he had been in the theatri- cal business before taking the man. agement of the Empire last May. Mr. Willson was formerly manager of the Trocadore theatre, Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Reflections of a Club Man.

From Judge.
 A word to the wife is sufficient-to start row.
 In marriage he who hesitates is-bossed The lover rushes in where the husband fears to tread.
 It is a wise debutante who never shows how wise she is.
 In union there is-divorce
 The way of the transgressor is-to South Dakota.
 It is better to have loved and lost than to have to pay alimony.
 When poverty knocks at the door-love goes out to dinner with another man. A widow and her weeds are soon parted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Destroyed By Earthuuake,

Lisbon, April 24.-(Special.) )-Thurs- days earthquake destroyed the town of Benavento. Forty bodies have been recovered. Many are injured and hundreds are homeless. King Manuel and the Duke of Oporto visited the scene of the catastrophe. A hundred thousand dollars has been voted for the relief of the homeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Not Wanted In Memphis.

Memphis, April 24.-Police records show no charges are pending here against Bert Ward, arrested in Seattle, Wash, for forging checks and said to be wanted in this city. Police officials declare they know nothing of the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Conreid Seriously III.

Berlin, April 24.-A dispatch received here from Bozen, Tyrol, says that Heinrich Conreid, the former director of the Metropolitan opera house in New York, suffered an apopletic stroke on Thursday His condition is con- sidered hopeless, as he has not re- covered consciousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Balloon Ascension Made.

Canton, O., April 24.-Dr. W. H. Thompson of Salem, O., made an ascen- sion in his balloon Ohio from here to- day for the purpose of qualifying for pilots license. The balloon remained several thousand feet above the city for ten minutes, then travelled south east rapidly Dr. Thompson expects to make long trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Drowned In the Surf.

New York, April 24.-William Thomp- son, 20 years old, an undergraduate of Columbia university, was drowned in the surf off Coney Island today through the upsetting of a canoe in which he and two companions had Yentured to sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Petition to Change Date.

Jackson, Miss, April 24.-(Special.)- Governor Noel has received a petition from the mayors of the cities of the state requesting that the silver service be pre- sented to the battleship Mississippi on May 31 instead of June 1. The matter will be settled at Mondays meeting of the bat tleship commission. The mayors explain they will be holding a convention on the coast May 31 and would like to take part in the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Russian Forces Go to Persia.

forces now on their way to Tabriz number 20O0 men. They have two bat teries and supplies for six days for the inhabitants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Firemen Saved From Death.

Philadelphia, April M.-Four firemen were saved from probable death under burning debris by their comrades during q fire tonight which destroyed a large pied by several firms in the northeastern section of this city. Loss about $400,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Aued Woman Dead.

Norfolk, Va, April 24.-Mrs. Howell Parker Janvier, aged 72 years, for merly of New Orleans, died here to- day. The burial will be at Ware church in Gloucester county, Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Louisville Exposition Closes.

Louisville, April 24.-The Southern Elec- trlcal and Industrial exposition closed in this city tonight after a successful run of two weeks. About 100000 spectators attended the exposition during its exis- tence. There will be a good profit, &C., cording to the directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
lGuiltu of Accentinn Rrlhe.

Pittsburg, April 24-Henry L. Bol- ger, g hotel and saloon proprietor of Pittsburg was found guilty late today. Of accepting $17500 for the purpose of bribing couneilmen of this city to se- cure city deposits for local bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
ROMANCE IN THE LIFE OF
 CALEB POWERS BROTHER

Ontario, where they were married under the name of Powers.
 Caleb Powers met his brother here last Sunday for the first time since the Goebel tragedy. John Powers and his wife will leave for Kentucky immediately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
EIcise Exclaimed 1t.

From the Delineator.
 Little Leo did not know what death was. so one day when his sister Eloise, aged ,, told him a certain man who had lived near them was dead, he said: What is it to be dead?"
 After few minutes hesitation she said, gro be dead, wel-that's when you are all n''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
FREE DEAFNESS CURE.

A remarkable offer by one of the leading ear specialists in this country, who will send two months medicine free to prove his ability to cure deafness, head noises and catarrh. Address \Dr. c. M. Brana- man. Is East 12th street Kansas City, Mo
 1-s-eos-26t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Nothinq the Matter With Uncle.

From the DeI1neAtOr.
 Little Edith, aged 2, was seated at the table together with the rest of the family for dinner. Her uncle, who was seated by her, on failing to begin the meal with the others, Edith asked him why he didn't begin. He said. T am waiting for my appetite
 Presently the cook came in bearing a pie of gigantic proportions. Edith ex- claimed rather excitedly, "Uncle Uncle! here comes your appetite"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
FOR SALE

Central business property, Fourth Ave-, near 20th Street, and 1st Ave. and 18th Street, improved and bargains.
 AB. LEEDY & GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
AmbassadorshIp Decline.

Washington, April 24.-Harvey w. Scott of Portland, Ore, who was ten dered the ambassadorship to Mexico, today declined that office. The declina- tion is made in letter received by President Taft today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Doesn't Count.
ErOin Puck

FTOin PUCK.
 Mother-Allce, did I not see you kiss MT. Brace when you came home from the theatre last night?
 Alice-Yes, ma, but it was through my veil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
His Preference.

From Judge.
 she-What is it you like best about s girl?
 He-My arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
To a Safe Harbor.

From Judge.
 Jess-Who was that man you had in tow last night?
 Bess--A broken count.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-19

man. This measure was cum.
mgly CARRIED as an anti-diScrim.
lnatiOn enactment; it passed the
senate under a miSapprehenSion
Of results. Any measure that will
fitch from the pockets of Kan
saS any sum of money is an out
rageouS law, andd yet the pres
ent administration gives it the
approval of a meritOriOus meas.
ure. 1t might clarity the stu
alton somwhat to know who
were the principal stockhold.
erS in the Kansas Insurance
companies that this law partic-
ularly benefits. The democrat.
ic party has nothing in common
with the republicans or the So
called Square Dealers" but
we do emphatically challenge the
right of any man or party to ar
rOgate to himself or themselves
the sole credit of the enactment
of all the laws passed the re-
cent legislatures that have been
such a blessing to this state
enactments that ring with homes
ty Of purpose and good inten-
tons. The party or men whose
exaggerated ego or SelfishneSs
prompts them to take the entire
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-19

credit for paSsible to pass with
out democratic votes, almost eq-
ual In number to their own and
who have been assuming virtues
not entirely their own for the
sole purpose, it seems, of perpet-
uatlng themselves in office and
furthering the political ambitions
of their leaders, lay the motives
OF their supporting decent leg
lSlatlve enactmentS open to the
criticism of having given these
vTtuOus laws their support as
much for the purpose of further
ing their political desires as
for the benefit the state would
derive from these acts. The
democrats were loyal to these
measures because they were
right and not with the hope Of
reward, just as we have been
loyal to the principals Of our
party when we knew crushing
defeat awaited us year after
year. If we had been inspired by
other motives we would have
joined the majority party years
ago where mans party fidelity
is rewarded and regularity seems
to be the rule and guide to faith
Continued on Page y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-19
Hodges Outlines Position
Continued from Page p

only $4,000 on this wool, and
the. difference, $9,972.OO, was
selear graft that the wooden trust
put In its safe, under the benf-
lcent provision Of the Aldrich
6lA and we, good people, pay
the bills.
A large part of the lumber
shipped into the United States
comes in the log, Sawn square,
and is manufactured in the I'm
tied States. The Aldrich bill re-
cent a cubic foot on all lumber
hewn, sided or squared, but ad-
ded otherwise than by saw
ing" Timbers are not hewn;
they are always sawed square,
and the few innocent words ad-
ded put timbers in the class
with rough sawn lumber and rails.
eS the duty to $500, a thousand
feet. This puts a prOhibitive du-
ty on lumber, prevents cOmpeti-
tiOnoand allows the American for
ests to manipulate the market at
y their own sweet will. An ad-
vance in white pine is at once
reflected by corresponding ad.
VanceS in yellow pine. COnser-
walton of our forests is almost
an mpOSsibility without compel.
ing l'I;rhcr. laFOllett-the great
LaFollette, the one prominent re-
publican whom l have admired
and whom | thought so sincere
in his declarations for tariff re.
form, showed his weakness and
inSincerity by voting for a tar
If on lmber and wood pulp. No
man should ask for, or vote for,
a protective duty on any product
or industry of his own state IN
les 8 he believes in a protect
i've policy and is ready to ex-
tend to every other industry and
industrial pursuit in this nation
9 . Like protective duty. Tariff re.
vision cannot be accomplished
in spots it must be general. Is
at right, or wrong, by a congress
iOnal enactment, to force. the
great body Of the people to pay
tribute to a few, and by its en-
action deprive wage earners of
comforts they might otherwise
enjoyi The republican party is
now unaltcrably committed to a
high protective policy. The pres
ldent In his WinOna speech re-
pndiates campaign and. platform
pledges and personally Solic-
its the reelection of RepreSen-
tative Tawney, a bitter stand
spatter. He strongly condemned
those of his own party who vot-
edagainSt the Payne bill and in
sisted that they were not repub-
hcans, and should be weeded out
Of the party. A person less
candid, less courageous than Mr..
Taft, could have easily avoided
such statements, but it was for
the purpose of repudiating the
avery few progressive men of his
own party, and in doing so there
IS no mistaking the recognition
ne gives to the high protection
lstSwhom he recognizes only as
republicans; and, he casts a ha-
10 of glory around Kansas con-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-19

creased the revenue the state re-
ceiveS from the oil inspection fees
about $4,000 a year, especially,
when two-thirdS Of that amount
would be paid by the Standard
Oil company, The increased
cost of insurance this year will
be a million dollars more than
that charged for like services
given me by an expert insurance
last year. These figures are
gwen me by an expert insurance
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-19

the electlOn OF UNITED -StateSl
senator by direct vote of the
people; the enforcement of all
laws; a graduated income tax,
and democracy will again take
its place as an aggressive cham
piOn Of the peoples rights; no
more to be buffeted around by
the east, the west, the north or
the south, but to enroll, as its !
members, men of all sections of !
this country who are earnest and
sincere in their efforts to have a !
Lincoln governmental the peo-
pie, by the people and for the
people for all time to come.
The family row in the republi-
can party is Of no concern to the
democrats of the state. By their
own denominations they have
proved cOncluSively that neither
faction merits the favorable con-
SideratiOn of the public. 1t is
no excuse to say the increased
levy Of nearly a million dollars
Tor tax purposes this year was to
meet a deficit. When Mr.. HochI
became the chief executive of the
state a like deficit confronted
him. In our county the state
tax has more than doubled in ten
years, and if it is true, as charg-
ed by one republican faction,
that the funds were misapplied,
then the republican party as a
whole, is reprehenSible and it is
not the province of the demo-
cratic party to recognize that ell
ther faction is the more guilty
of extravaganza or is the more
free from it. It is chargable sole
ly to repubicaniSm. The fact
that the present administration
has 134 more employees on the
states pay roll than its prede-
ceSsor, does not argue well for
a minimized state expenditure
nor does it recommend the pres
ent administration as a careful or
a conservative one. Mr.. White,
the present chief, of the grain
department, makes a statement
that his department has drop
ped all useless employees and the
expenses of his department are
much less than heretofore. The
wiser and more judicious dispO-
sltlon Of the obligations a state
official assumes dictates that it'll
Is a crime to pay any person for
services he does not render the
state. l distinctly remember a
bill that was introduced the lat
ter part of the legislative sess-
ion, and at that time it was ru-
mOred that Mr.. White was toI
be the appOintee. That enact
ment increased the salary of the
chief Of the grain department.
from 81 800 to $4,000 a year. The
salary may not have been COM
menSurate with the obligations
of the office, but it is not com
patible with a square deal state
ment to try to boost a salary to
suit an expectant official. | am
not clear yet as to the motive Of
the men who tried to rush a bill
through the legislature that de-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-07
SOMEBODY MAKE THIS
COMMITTEE 4 PRICE
OWN R8 OF SUIThBlE MOTEL
SIrUS HAVE n GRANGE 10 GtT
BuBY.

Tho hotel committee. who were np
pointed sometime ago ut mass
meeting at the court house are ntli
nl work. but with nothing quite def
iullc In sight Just nt present
Several parties have been found
who are willing 10 take up the maj.
ter provided u site iH secured for
them. and there m whore the rub
,pmrs in Tho committee have been
trying to obtain figures ON several
available rltuH. but the owners are
either suspicious ur take their
chance to boost the price to u zig
urr whcro 1t would be- almost impos.
Wblo io handle lt
From one or two others who own
property on which largo modern
hotel might be- built the committee
has been unable to secure either
definite rIgurw or an option. There
are one cor two property owucrs who
are houtiiur silica In the uriEhhor.
hoods aud still others who are doing
the aumc thiuE In another section.
The committee would like to do
hualucHs with some property owner
who be- not selfish enough to wish
to churpo am oNorhtant price for
hta ground and who viii como out
with q flat and reasonable price. and
uu a basis that will enable them ia
do something FOR the good of Ard
more ANYTHING that might provo
interesting would he gladly looked
into hN Nr kcnuctt hudson. or MIR
$ \ Nipple both W whom are Nom
hyis ~ the committee
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-07
THEY HAD TO DIG UP"
MANAGERS OF LOCAL GALL
TEAM rErL rHUY ARE NOT
BEING SUPPORTED.

Editor Atdmorciio.
lnnamuch aa there seems TO be a
tendency ON the part of some people
In Ardmoro to knock the present
bah team. We desire To- make
statement
In the first place, the present line
up is much better tran the support
being given the team merits. We
have not only lost money. but our
time and trouble as wcll. and this
notwithttoudinfg the fact that the
team has boon playing winning ball
aud won ten straight games from
such teams as Dcnison. Whitcsboro.
Sanger. Tishomingo aud the strong
est team Of the oklahoma city
league.
Every member OF the team is being
paid a salary The street car com.
pany receives twenty per cent Of
the total receipts and the remaining
eighty per cent seldom covers the
actual expenses of the two teams.
We were compelled to dig up"
money yesterday to cover the cx-
ponscs Of the days game. as has
been the ease repeatedly The Ard
moro team has defeated every team
in this part Of country and unless
the people will turn ont bettcrr for
the games, we cannot bring fast
or teams here from greater dis.
tancc and at heavier expense All
visiting teams come here under a
guarantee, We are the losers.
\ subscription list was recently
circulated to which many people OF
the city subscribed. hut of these.
only a few have paid the amount
that they subscribed to support the
team. Many business men refused
to subscribe anything at all
The report in the Morning Demo.
crat that there was TO be a change
In management was not authorized
by MS and We know nothing OF
the origin Of same, but unless there
Is a better patronage at the games
here. we are willing for cnango
Trusting that the people OF Ard.
more will understand our position
fully we are.
Respectfully.
DOW BRAZlFI..
H. r WHITE.
Managers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-07

Clinton. Okla. July f.-Tne Indian
swea, bath i accomplished in pc
Cul.ar way \ large inverted baskc-
some ten fee, in d6me,e- IS bull.
ot saplincs This rude structure -
then covered with blankets. In the
middle OF this tr-tlike inc!osu-e IS
small holde Here arr placed a
number o, stones which a. heated
as no; as possible.
After Sa,h has been heated prop
ely q bunch o; braves. squaws and
mDoosos dives, themselves OF all
wearing apparel with the exception
o, hreech clou,. In this condition
they crawl under the blankets. vher
'hoy remain un,il beads % pe-spi-a-
t'o0 break out all over their red
bodies.
Indians are rgcicent about the
swca, bath Ask any Cheyenne aSou.
it and ne will say. II - speaks
English make hot make heap swea. "
The hath 20 them has 3 religious
significance. and is believed 70 ~ o.
s-cat value from q medical stand
No'n, This bath IS 10 the Cheyenne
q euro for an lis is hard 20 Nnd
one ~ the tribe ,ha, has TO. Nean
"miraculously cured" ry s, ~ -her-
ma''sm and many other diseases.
These baths are taken twice ves-
N makes No difference 20 Chcy-
onnc whether he needs \ hath o. no:-
l' rs rs ccrtaiu to take place as the
arrival NJ spring and fall The n.
dian always takes his sweat Ns.h
without water
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-07
BLUES FEEL "CHESIY"
TEN STRAIGHT VICTORIES AMI
A PERCENTAGE OF .75s LOOKS
PRETTY GOOD.

with the winning of yesterdays
game from the Pioneers the Blues
have made ten straight games to
their credit. and having won twenty
three out of thirty games played.
their average. in playing league ball
would be .7jS.
The Blues are feeling pretty chesty
over these figures. They look pret-
~ big for with Pittsburg. in the Ma
tional league at the top of the col
umn has only percentage of 1913
Detroit the top notcher in the Am
crican league have a percentage OF
.Gi7 and San Antonio. in the Texas
league also at the top has $50. All
Of these clubs have played abou;
double the number Of games that
Ardmorc has this season and If the
Blues had about sixty games played
the percentage might not show up
so big. HowevC' they say they are
out for the scmi-orofcssional cham
pl'H0Hlp VI lH' Sldl' anu II 10 llht-
ly they will be accommodated with
more good games in the near future.
Contrary to a report in the morn
ing paper. the Blues have no games
in sight at present except for the
18th, when the Boston Bloomer girls
play here. The managers are tryins
to secure games with Tishomingo
day and for several week day games.
perhaps, but at a late hour long
distance message had failed TO get a
match on. 1t is likely that Tisho-
mingo will be hooked up with for
perhaps two games on Sunday and
Monday.