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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07
he belonged to me, he shouldn't stir
a step; there now"

After dozen encounters in the
tribunals of this land, high and low,
the ten years Of unwavering contest
between the forces behind the ex-
communicated priest, Father Murphy,
Of Seward, Nebraska, for possession
Of the church from which he was
cast out, and the interests Of the pre-
lacy headed by Bishop Bonnacum,
the verdict falls to the doughty bish-
op, irreyocably. He is Of the church
militant, sure enough.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07
GEORGE TAKES HIS SEAT.

Ex-Governor George E.. Chamber
lain, Of Oregon has been seated in
the United States Senate, and occu-
Ipies the particular chair of his Dem
'ocratic friend and appointee, John
M. Gearin. He's there, alright! He
has nothing to strive for, now, but
the Cabinet or the Presidency both
of which are bit remote, even for
the limitless range of Georges indubi.
table ambition and political sagacity
He is at the end served by political
chicane and Republican mugwumpery
in Oregon. He must rest satisfied
ior the time, and probably a very long
time.
He will get credit for all he achieves
in the Senate; but nothing much is
expected, and his failure to do any
thing will be used at home as a spur
to herd recalcitrant Republicans back
to the lines and duties they have ig-
nored 50 long; and for the re-organi-
zation Of the party upon new and
tangible basis, and the resumption Of
Republican dominance, upon clean,
healthy and effective bases, made bet
ter and honester, and more stable. BY
the lessons wrought and taught Of
the inexplicable mess from which it
emerges.
The seating Of George Chamberlain
at Washington may prove blessing
IN disguise to Republican Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07
WING SHOTS.

TEDDY" makes his getaway on
get-away-day the 23rd. It's case Of
"skidoo" with him, and it will be
"skidoo" for the big game when he
reaches the African wilds. The con-
census Of opinion among the good
American wives, who think these
things out for themselves, is, that If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07

'Aneprer this shin may sall, grant
her prosperous voyage" Enable
MS by trading 70 acquire wealth"
The very names ~ the iunGa would
bring good mck II superstition could
weave an actual fortune Coed Sue
cess, Golden Profits, Never Ending
Gains,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07
CLAIMS THE RIGHT TO DIE.

Murderer Albert T. Patrick, now in
Sing Sing, doing life sentence, un-
der commutation from the death pen
atty originally imposed, for the crime
Of killing Millionaire Rice insists that
he has the right to die; that Govern
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07

Brer' Bill, he's busy, already. But
he will be buster yet before he has
mastered the mountains Of stuff that
have been cut out for his especial at
tention by friend and foe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-07
THE WEATHER

Oregon and Washington = Fair,
with light frost in the morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
BOYS GIVE VERY FINE EXHIBITION
 AT. THE Y. M. C. A.

The boys gymnasium exhibition was run off at the Young Mems Christian association last night. This was the boys departments irst appearance en masse this year and considering that 1t was a demonstration of the work done by the tiniest to the largest boy in the depart ment it was a complete success.
 The calesthenio drill by 50 boys was ex- ecuted in fine shape The wand drill by the midgets demonstrated that they could well initiate the members of the senior department.
 The basketball game of the Midget league resulted in a victory for the Flies under Capt. Tom Rodgers. The Spiders under Capt. Bill Cosby put up a game fight. losing by score of to 5. The Juniors lost to the Business Boys in a contest which ended with a 20 to r score
 Charles Jones' association football team defeated Jack Cogin's boys by a score of to 1. This Is a game that Is being en- couraged by the physical directors of the Young Mems Christian association.
 It is an ideal game for the small boy. It takes from football some of its dash. leaving out the crashing irto each other and also takes the passing game from basketball only the ball Is passed in this game by the feet Instead of throwing with the hands, The fundamentals are being taught indoors and will be shortly put into practice out-of-doors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
SUBURBAN POLICE
 ON ANXIOUS SEAT
BoDEKER IS ENTERTAINING DELE CATIONS EVERY HOUR WHO WANT TO KNOW WHAT NEW CITY HAS FOR THEM.

The supreme courts decision sustain ing the Greater Birmingham act has put the ".coppers'' of the suburban towns to be absorbed by Birmingham on the anxious seat. As a result Chief Bode- ker has been entertaining these gentle men in his private office for the last two days.
 They want to know where they stand. The marshals of the small towns who have been getting along by themselves or with one deputy are expecting to have a police station established in each small town with three shifts of any where from to IS men. while he is to be captain at a nice salary. Gently the chief Is disillusioning their minds to what will probably be the real state of affairs.
 Ensley will very probably continue as 1t Is with Pratt City merged Elyton, Graymont. Fairview and West End will probably be made beat for mounted men. East Lake, Woodlawn, East Bir- mingham and Avondale will probably be worked In together with headquarters at Woodlawn, and everything working under the central office at Birmingham. All of this, however. Is mere supposi- ton and the police commission and Chief Bodeker will undoubtedly develop fierce headaches before the problem is finally worked out
 The men of the suburban towns will probably be retained if they are good men, but the "good' part must be there This is what is being told them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
MADAME JoMELLI TONIGHT.
Famous PrIma Donna soIoist at Treble
 CIef Concert.

Madame Jeanne Jomelli, one of the greatest of the operatic artists. will be heard at the Majestic theatre tonight as the soloist for the Treble Clef club.
 The reserved seat sale begins at the Majestic box office this morning. Asso- oiate members of the Treble C1ef will be admitted on their season tickets and special prices are announced for the gen- eral public.
 The concert will begin at or few minutes thereafter instead of S:s0. as previously announced
 The programme is regarded by musi- clans and music lovers as one of the finest ever presented here. It Is as follows
 1 Louise Aria. (Charpentier); Trahison, tChaminade), Si mes vers avaient des Ailes, Reynaldo Hahn): Chant de Bac- chante. Bemberg); Thais. (Massenep, Madame Jomelli
 2 Chorus. St. Mary Magdalene, Cvin- cent D'Indy). Soprano solo, Miss Marie Paulsen.
 Ruhe. (SchuberD; (Solvejgs Lied, (Grieg); Nienand Hats gesehn, (Carl Loewe); Mausfallenspruchlein, Hugo Wolno. Mad anne Jomelli,
 { Chorus. Relieving Night, Louis Vic tor SaarJI mezzo soprano solo, Miss Elise Jones.
 6 Tosca Aria, PuccinD; Serenata, (Tos- tD; Indian Song, (Wakefleld Cadman), Indian Song, (wakefield Cadman); VIII O the Wisp, (Charles G. Spross). Mad anne Jomelli.
 6 Chorus. (a) Sleep, Sleep, Noble Child, (CherubinD; (b) Butterfly Chase. (Clough- Letter..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
NIGHT RIDER CASE
 IN HANDS OF JURY

Union City, Tenn, December 1.-For second time in their career the fate of Garrett Johnson and Arthur Cloar rests with @ jury of IF men, The trial of these men alleged to be leaders of the Reelfoot Lake night riders, and charged Rankin, was concluded tonight, state and defense completing their arguments. respectively, and Trial Judge Jones de- livered his charge to the jury.
 Judge Jones notified the officers in charge that he would receive a verdict at any time during tho night but at a late hour there was no indication of a decision being reached
 The jury will report to the court in the morning whether or not 1t has agreed upon a verdict,
 After introducing a number of char aoter witnesses today the defense rested Its case. apparently well satisfied with the alibis set up by Johnson and C1oar, and reinforced by the evidence of dozen or more witnesses.
 The opening argument for the state was made by Maj. Hal Holmes of Tren- ton, Tenn. He was followed by R. c. Coover of Dyersburg, Tenn, for the de- fense.
 R. A. Pierce made the final argument for the defendants and Attorney Gen eral D. J. Caldwell performed the same duty for the state.
 Judge Jones' charge dealt plainly with the law and evidence in the case, and was impressively delivered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
TEAcHERs' INSTITUTE.
Miss Clark Organizes School Improve
 ment Association For St. Clair.

Odenviile. December 17.-(speciaI.)- Odenville has been crowded with teach CTS during the week in attendance upon the first institute for St. Clair county for the ensuing year. There were about 7b to answer roll call. and the two days session has been enthusiastic from the beginning.
 The programme included several papers of value by teachers of the county and the discussions were highly entertaining. The welcome address was made by Prof. L. K. Benson of the County High school, and his very warm words of cordiality have been thoroughly carried through in the splendid hospitality of the people here.
 It was expected that State Superintend- ent Gunnels would be present at the ses- sion. but be was called to another county and sent H. J. Willingham of the state educational department to fill his place. MT. wihingharn Is a native of this eoun- ty, and his old home folk are proud of him for the excellent speech he made here.
 Miss Sara Clark of the state depart mont organized a county school improve ment association with Mrs. Vesta Inzer Robinson as president. Much enthusiasm was aroused in behalf of this work by Mss Clark's fine talk.
 ". T Brown os RaSfand made . sp!cn- did talk on the duties of the district trustees and congratulated the teachers upon the excellent showing at the in- stitute. A notable feature of the pro- gramme was the debate tonight, four of tho best speakers taking part. The visiting teachers voted hearty thanks for their entertainment while here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
RRASHER WILL
 LET FOOT ALONE

If a man loses his own dead foot, or somebody else's for that matter, then It's his own fault. Consequently, just what will become of the stray foot which IS now being held at police headquarters IS A matter of some little doubt
 Coroner Brasher says that if the loot has been so long severed from It's owner that 1t has become dried and hardened, the matter has gone entirely too far for clues, and he can't figure where he Is concerned in an official capacity as cor oner of Jefferson county.
 It seems to be an undecided matter as to what disposition will be made of the dead pedal extremity which was brought into police headquarters Thursday night. It will probably be buried somewhere, but even the place of burial will yet have to be determined.
 The dead human foot in question was found by Police Officer O'Bryant Thurs day evening near the corner of Second av- enue and Sixteenth street. When found It was loosely wrapped in an old newspaper and the policeman picked 1t up in tho street. The lost foot was evidently the result of some accident, but the matter of discovering to whom it belonged ap- pears to be out of the question, hence Coroner Brasher has decided not to take m the case for investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
JAIL INMATES
 ARE SUMMONED
Grand Jury Is Believed to Have Planned Investigation Early
 Next Month.

That some investigation relative to the Jefferson county jail is to be made by the January grand jury. which convenes on the third day of the new year, is evi- denced by the fact that practically all of the jail authorities and number of the prisoners now occupying cells in the county prison have been summoned to appear before the inquisitorial body shortly after it convenes early next month.
 Just what the nature of the investiga- ton will be is not even intimated. The subpoenas have simply been issued, and that is the known status of the matter at present. Two of the witnesses summoned are prisoners now under the death sen- tence, and other inmates of the jail be- ing held for less serious offenses have also been commanded to appear, as have the wardens.
 It is not believed that the condition of the jail is involved, because pr. c. F. Bush, state prison inspector, recently passed judgment on the county bastile and stated that it was as well kept as could be expected with the present build ing, but he recommended certain changes in the sanitary arrangement. These rec concentrations have been carried out and the jail Is now in fair condition.
 Probably something has been going on among the prisoners which the grand jury deems it necessary to investigate, hencA the subpoenaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
GIANT BROUGHT IN
 FOR VIOLATIONS

Probably the largest man in Jefferson county, and perhaps this boundary might be extended considerably with safety, has been placed in the county jail on charge of violating the prohibition law. Tho charge was just plain case of where a man was alleged to have sold whisky and the defendant has made bond
 The modern Goliath gave hiB name to the jail authorities as Ira Quinn. when Deputy sheriffs Chew, Curl and Childress brought him in from the mountains about Flat Creek, where they had arrested him. Quinn towers feet 535 inches tall and this measurement the warden's docket shows.
 If Quinn held himself erect his longi- tudinal proportions would no doubt soar to feet 8 inches. However, he is very stoop shouldered. and he can afford to be, which fact clips fully two inches off his height.
 The giant from Flat Creek is every inch a man. His physique is perfect other than his stopped shoulders and he was the object of considerable curiosity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
RIBS ARE BROKEN
 BY HORSES KICK

Harry W. Sheridan, proprietor of a meat market at So2 South Twenty-third street. was yesterday the victim of an accident which resulted fin painful and probably serious injury. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon at about o'clock at Thirty-second street and First avenue. It seems that Sheridan was coming to town from East Birmingham in his buggy when the vehicle collided with an- other at that place and he was thrown over the dashboard and beneath the hoofs of the other horse.
 Sheridan was kicked by the animal a number of times in the breast and several ribs were broken. Lige Loys ambulance was called and the injured man carried to his home at Avenue B and Twentieth street
 The full extent of the injuries has not vet been learned, but 1t Is known that some three ribs were broken and the col- larbone badly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $25,ooo-Mrs. Georgia Harlin and hus- band to Frank Y. Anderson, the east half of lot 20, block "A Elyton Land com pany's survey of Birmingham, fronting 70 feet on the west side of Twenty-first street, between Third and Fourth ave- nues, north, and extending to a depth of 50 feet.
 s2450-C. w. Shinn to Hilbert M Will Hams, lot g, block 21. survey of Central Park.
 s1s5o-s. D. Huff to W. J. White, part of lots 2 and 8, block 9. James M. Wares survey of Birmingham. fronting 521k feet on the south side of Park avenue near it's intersection with the west line of Fourteenth street and extending back 90 feet to an alley.
 s1soo-F. H. Vernon ct al. to c. U, spangler, lot 8, block g. Brown 6 Reeds addition to Brooklyn, situated in the southwest quarter of the northwest quar- ter of section 20, township r, range 3 west
 s1O6o-s. V. Blythe to R. W. Carlisle, lot ll, block 141. Elyton Land company's sur vey of Birmingham. fronting 50 feet on the north side Of Avenue o and extending beck 14o feet to an alley.
 Sl100--William L. Chambers to Igpatius Pollak. 71 aorss in the west half of the northwest Quastsr of section 1s, township Y seaths raags wsst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
CHRISTMAS TREE
 FOR POOR OF CITY
SALVATION ARMY ON DECEMBER 2e WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE STOCKINGS CONTAINING SOME SUITABLE GIFT.

The Salvation Army of Birmingham will have a Christmas tree for the poor of the city on December 2s. Capt. J. A.. Harvey is very anxious to make as many of the children as possible happy on that day and he outlines the plan as fol- lows:
 Our scheme is this: Let those who would like to make some child happy get a pair of stockings, put one stocking inside the other, then fill it with what ever they wish.
 q would suggest that as far as possible the stockings be new and that the con- tents of the same be some kind of warm garment. A toy or two and some sweets could be put in the stocking, but It seems more practical to me to give something that would be of some real service to the child.
 "The doner should put her own Christi mas card inside the stocking, and pin card to the stocking and state on 1t the age and sex of the child 1t Is intended for.
 "All stockings should be sent to our headquarters. s121s North Twentieth street bv December 2S. Some one VIII De on hand at the headquarters to receive all that are sent in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Huntsville Wins Suit.

Huntsville, December H.-(Special)--A lawsuit in the law and equity court through which the Huntsville and Monte santo Improvement company sought to compel the city of Huntsville to pay dam ages for changing the grade of Jefferson has been decided in favor of the defend ant. The jury decided that no damage had been done and damages were not allowed. Resulting as 1t did this suit was of great importance to the ctty because other suits like 1t were about to be brought by owners of property who were not satisfied with the changes in street grades and the mass of litigation would have greatly impeded the street paving work now being done or contemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
HIGDoN TO GIVE BANQUET.
Will Entertain His Deputies at Hill
 man Next "Wednesday Night.

Sheriff B. L. Higdon will next Wednes- day night tender a banquet at the Hill- man to his deputies.
 On the occasion Colonel Higdon will assemble his men from all parts of the county and they will gather to become acquainted with one another. It will be one of number of like affairs at which the sherin has made his employees his guests, and Colonel Higdon's Idea is to bring about the best fellowship among his force of deputies.
 The gathering will be a sort of Christi mas affair and is sure to be thoroughly, enjoyable one. Sheriff TIigdon has in- vited all of the judges on the Jefferson county bench. the solicitors and a num- Der of other county officials to attend the banquet and there will be several speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
BEGIN ON SOLUTION OF
 GREATER CITY PROBLEM

The solution of Greater Birmingham problems will begin at once. This after noon at 2 o'clock the Greater Birrning- ham committee of the City Council will meet at the city hall and take up the consideration of the amalgamation of the various municipalities.
 Chairman Barnes Morgan has called the committee and will ask City Attor- ney Robert Thatch. former City Attor- ney E D. Smith and the other heads of departments to the conference for the purpose of conforming to their ideas.
 Mayor Frank P. O'Brien has suggest ed that Mir. Smith, who is student of long standing in municipal affairs, be asked to assist in the reorganization of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Prominent Wen App1Obe
 He Nelp Hotel P10ject

The directors met at noon and heard the plans submitted by c. T. Alexander. the builder and proprietor of the Pat ten hotel in Chattanooga. He states that if Birmingham will furnish half of the stock subscription he will raise the oth- CT half from outside capital and s900.- GOO buildings will be erected.
 He wanted to erect hotel which would not be In danger of any competitor for the next 25 years. The Idea was in- dorsed by President Frank Nelson, w. P. G. Harding, John L. Raul and oth- CTS. A committee was appointed to con- fer with MT. Alexander and to go into the details of construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
PERSONAL

T. c. Long, general agent of the Glen Refining company of Cleveland, O., is in the city and will open a branch for the company in Birmingham after January 1.
 Friends of R. w. Cross will be pleased to hear that he is resting comfortably at St. vinoent's hospital after having un- dergone severe operation for appendi- citis. Mir Cross Is connected with w. c. the city about 1e months, having come from Denver Col. which was his home previous to coming south. He is at- tended by brother, F. s. Cross, super- vising architect at the State university at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Plan to Own Embasslsa

New Orleans, December 17.-Inaugu- rating campaign to enlist tho sym pathies of the people of this section in movement to bring about legis- lation providing for the purchase of homes for it's ambassadors by tho United States. RI Clarence Jones and Frederick Townsend Martin, president and vice president, respectively, of the American Embassy association, spoke here tonight under the auspices of the New Orleans Progressive union. The men will address meetings of a similar character in number of other cities of the south during the next two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

The organization of company to erect a modern hotel in Birmingham was be- gun yesterday at meeting of the di- rectors of the Chamber of Commerce. which, according to some of the best business men of the city. will be put through immediately.
 The directors of the chamber stated that in their opinion the people of Bir- mingham are ready for such a modern, fireproof building. w. P. G. Harding, E. L. Brown and others are deeply in- terested and will assist in working out the plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

In appreciation of hard work, faith full service and patriotism, the people of Birmingham most interested In the ac- complishment of the greater city will give Jere c. King, author of and com- batant for the Greater Birmingham bill, a suitable loving cup or gift express sive of their feelings toward him.
 The matter was suggested yesterday by Sidney J. Bowie, who was associated with Mir. King in some parts of the fight and 1t became so popular that within short time over a hundred dollars was in hand. MT. Bowie will keep the list open during today and the gift will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
James 8. Paul Dies.

Huntsville, December H.-(Speciai.)- James s. Paul, for 8 number of years well known railroad man of New Or leans. died at his country home at Mays vile yesterday after lingering illness with tuberculosis. He was S years old His widow and a daughter survive. MT. Paul was a brother of the late John A. Paul. superintendent of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad, and was c well known figure in railroad circles him self. His health failed him about two years ago and he moved back to Mad ison county which he left as a boy, to spend his last years among boyhood friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Admits Striking Fatal Blow.

Greensboro, N. O., December 17.- The trial of Daniel Colbe and Hiram Elliott, charged with the murder of Simpson Coble, was given to the jury tonight. Judge Biggs instructed yer. dict of not guilty as to Daniel Coble. father of the deceased. Hiram Elliott, on the stand today, admitted striking the fatal blow, his testimony being that Simpson Coble followed him from a distillery. where they had been an day, and attacked him with knife, and to save his own life he struck him with a potato hoe. On cross-examfnation he admitted having made threats against the deceased.