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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
ROOSeUeIt Is Champion
 Long Distance Rider

There were four relays Of 'ses, the first stage of the journe EN d the last in being made by U AS aent on "Rosweli;" the second 2 . Ind the third in being on "Gs " while the the the President had n TSS re mounted.
 As the four h/ go riders, fol, lowed by two DO on wheels and the empty car osS rove into the sleet- immer o q nds surrounding the executive 1, the President in front with his ad-brimmed black slouch hat drawn down over his face, presented a striking picture.
 Both the outward and the return trips lay through Fairfax Courth ouse to Warrenton. Arriving at the latter place about Il o'clock where the Pres ident's coming had been heralded an hour or so before his arrival, he was greeted by gathering of citizens and school children to whom he spoke T few words of greeting. They took luncheon at the Warren Green hotel. When they started to return after a short rest the master of the hunt of the Warrenton Hunt club accompanied them for a few miles.
 In less than an hour after returning to the White House the President mad changed his ice-coated clothing Tor evening dress and appeared in the din- ing room, ready for as hearty meal as he has eaten for long time
 If any of the critics of his army riding orders" had dropped in about that time they would have been sadly disapp ointed for the President did not show in the least by his walk that he had been sitting for nearly IT hours in hard saddle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
LOWELL SUCCEEDS
 PRESIDENT ELIOT

Boston, January 13-Abbott Lawrence Lowell, author, lawyer and Harvard pro- lessor is to be the successor of Charles w. Eliot, as the head of the great Cam bridge university The suspense felt by the alumni and friends of Harvard since the resignation or President Eliot, in No vember last and the speculation as to his proba ble successor, ended today, when after the corporation and overseers of the institution had held separate meetings in this city it was announced that the mem- bers of the corporation had elected Pro- lessor Lowell
 A member of famous Boston family, graduate of Harvard, and of the liar yard law school, and an occupant of the chair of the science of government at the university since 1900, Professor Lowell is thoroughly mbued with Harvard tradi- tions. He is regarded as an able admin istrative officer, a strict disciplinarian, and one who recognizes the joys of ath- Ietic competition, but deplores excess in Intercollegiate sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
SENATOR HOPKINS MAY
 LOSE THE SENATORSHIP

test over the speakership, and the dea-d- lock over the canvassing of the state vote. The harmonious action of the legislators today makes possible the inaugural cere- monies scheduled for next Monday in the capitol building.
 At the conclusion of the days session, many of the legis lators returned to their homes and the expectation Is that only perfunctory sessions of the house and senate will be held between today and Tuesday, when the senatorial contest is scheduled to begin.
 In the absence of caucus action even the friends of Senator Albert J. Hopkins ad- init that his changes of reelection are weakened Talk of other senatorial possi- bilities has been vigorously prosecuted. Among those mentioned are Congressman William Lorimer, Speaker Edward G.. Shurtliff, Congressman Frank o. Low den, former Gov. Richard Yates, Lieu tenant Governor Lawrence Y. Sherman and Governor Deneen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

Springfield, H., January 13-Order came out of chaos today in Springfield and the deadlock which for nearly week halted activity, was broken by the senate fil- ing into the hall of the house of repre- sentatives and there witnessing the open ing of the records and publishing of tho result which declared Governor Deneen and other state officers duly elected.
 Storm clouds still float above the dome of the state house in the shape of pe- tition asking for a recount of tbe gov ernorship ballots and contest for the executive seat.
 The senatorial situation Is by no means clear and many declare that the probabil- ity is that a fiercer contest will be waged over the election of d successor to the place held by Senator A. J. Hopkins than would have been witnessed but for the excitement which marked the bitter con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Bia Sum for Postal Service.

Washington, January 1S.-It will require $2S4 900 to run the postal service during the fiscal year 1910, according to the de- cision reached by the House committee on postoffices and post roads today. Recom- mendation of the appropriation of this amount will be included in the report that the committee will submit to the House late during the week The amount is an increase of about s120o0.0O0 over the amount appropriated for the present fiscal wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
WOMAN RAISES
 CAIN AT BANQUET

Birmingham, Eng, January 1S.-The constantly varying tactics of the woman suffragists developed an extraordinary scene at a political banquet given here tonight to Winston Spencer Churchill, president of the board of trade, and caused much embarrassment to large company of men and women who attend ed the function.
 During the dinner a woman in even ing dress went to the table where MT. Churchill was sitting and commenced to argue with him in favor of votes for women. The conversation was carried on for some time. the woman standing facing MT. Churchill who, with his wife, re- mained seated eating his dinner. Finally the officials insisted that the woman leave the dining hall and upon refusing to do so she was taken by the shoulders and escorted to the door. meanwhile shouting suffragette battle cries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
AMERICAN SHIPS
 AT WILLIE FRANCHE

Vile Franche, January 13.-The United States battleships Minnesota, Vermont and Kansas continue the prin- cipal attraction here. All during this afternoon boat load after boat load or visitors were conducted over the ships and everybody was loud in the praise of the American men-o'-war.
 Many of the officers of the three bat t1eships at anchor here have been given 10 days she leave and are go- ing to Paris, Rome and other places sightseeing.
 Shore parties from the American pat tleships everywhere are given oVations by the residents of the district. The net bear of the Minnesota was taken n ,bore this afternoon and instantly be- came the idol of the children, swarm of which followed 1t across town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
euislators Are Thouqhtless.

Charleston. w. Va, January 1S.-A mo- ment's thoughtlessness on the part of the members of the house of representatives was responsible for postponement of the regular message to be read by Governor Dawson before the legislature today. A motion to adjourn was made, put and carried, and the house adjourned before the members realized that their action would prevent the joint session receiving the usual communication from the chief executive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
,ror Enrnaces shut Down.

Roanoke, Va, January 13.-After being in continuous operation for 2S years the Twin iron furnaces of the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company, located here, went out of blast today and will be shut down indefinitely. The reason for sus- pension is said to be general depression in the iron market and an overstock of product. Two hundred men are thrown out of employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

Indianapolis, Ind, January 4.-Former Congressman Benj F. Shively of South Bend, Ind, was chosen this morning by the democratic members of the Indiana legislature to succeed James A. Hemen- way in the United States Senate.
 Shively was chosen after 20 ballots. The last ballot stood as follows:
 Shively 42, Kern 35, Lamb 4, Menzies l, Charles Maas i.
 MT Shively was escorted into the hall, made a brief speech and was loudly ap- plauded.
 From the first ballot Shively developed more strength than was generally cred tied to him, and on the 2oth ballot re- ceived the sufficient number of votes to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14

Columbus O., January 13-Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland was today chosen sby the Ohio legislature in joint session to succeed J. B. Foraker as United States senator. In rendering his thanks for the honor he said he wants party peace and is ready to do his share in bringing it about. The more recent tendency, he con- tinued, has been toward an increase of power and prestige in the executive and Judicial departments. This tendency can continue only in case the chosen agents of the people in the legislatures or Con- sress assembled fall short of meeting their responsibilities and thus fail to maintain that balance of authority which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
penalties for Cadets.

Washington, January 13.-The Secretary of War has acted upon the cases of the cadets found deficient at the United States military academy, and has directed that Cadets H. H. Fletcher of Providence, R. I. and w. A. Pendleton of South Balls ton Va. be suspended, without pay and allowances, until January 1, 1910, and at that time join the then first class; that Cadets G. J. Confer 6f Elmira, N. r.. and R. c. Holiday of Kirkwood, H., be sus- pended, without pay and allowances un- til August 2S, 1909 and at that time join the then third class; and that Cadet T. c. Thompson of Chattanooga, Tenn, join the present fourth class immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
ShiveU Defeats Kern
 If1 Senatorial Contest

John w. Kern, who had a good lead on the first ballot, was unable to muster enough strength to win the prize.
 At 80 o'clock this morning his follow CTS tried to force an adjournment of the caucus, but were defeated by one vote. None of the other candidates developed sufficient strength to be strong con- tender in the caucus.
 MT. Shively is a native of the county where he resides and is 52 years old. He has been prominent in Indiana politics for many years. He was member or the 4Sth, 5Oth, 51st and 52d congresses, each time being chosen from republican district. He was the democratic candi- date for governor in 1896 and received the democratic vote of the legislature for United States Senator in 1903. He is pres ident of the board of trustees of Indiana University.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
CONGRESSMAN BURTON IS
 ELECTED TO THE SENATE

is essential to well ordered popular gov ernment.
 Perhaps efforts will be made for the repeal of measures passed by the last legislature, such as the primary election law and the law establishing the so-called federal plan in the government of cities. Every consideration which looks toward stability should stand in the way of so sudden a change; these laws should at least be tried.
 He indorsed the good roads movement and said he hoped the states could push the scheme through without the help of the federal government.
 No specific reference was made to Pres ident-elect Taft or President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
May Be a Murder.

Roanoke, Va, January 13.-Relatives of William A. Andrews, the young bride groom whose dead body was found swing ing from a tree near town last Sunday, after he had been missing week, be- lieve he was murdered. At the grave in Bedford county yesterday interment was stopped by an uncle of the dead man, who demanded an examination of the body. It is said pr. Kabler found several small holes in the breast, one of them leading to the heart. The wounds are believed to have been made with a hat pin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i.

 Tennessee house passes prohibition bill. ' Dead bodies are brought to light. Judge Jones decides for prohibition law. Cotton steamer aflre at Pensacola. Roosevelt rides 9S miles. B. F. Shively defeats Kern. Bacon upholds power of Congress. Theodore Burton is elected senator. Senator Hopkins may lose seat.
 Page 2. Georgia not very dry. Farming experts on special train.
 Page 3. Steel operatives are offered opportunity to buy common stock. Bennie Breen first offender. Green Albright goes to penitentiarq.
 Page 4. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Rhea found murdered near Arcadia and slayer escapes. Commercial clubs attitude toward tariff on iron clear up. pr. Nourse attempts suicide on Nine- teenth street. City auditor reports on fiances for past year.
 Page 2. Birmingham society Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrymple. Large inquiry for steel rails
 Page 8. Supreme court stirs up Bessemer
 Page 10. Hains trial almost completed New era dawning in Cuba. Obstruction in railroad plans.
 Page II. Stock market is very spotty. Cotton advances several points. Wheat advances sharply.
 Page 12. Athletic club meets Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Will Prosecute Newspa ne rs.

Atlanta, January 13-The Georgia Anti Saloon league today announced that the league will prosecute the newspapers of the state for printing whisky advertise ments on the ground that these papers are hired agents and solicitors for whisky houses, in violation of the state prohibit tion law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Appeal to Supreme Court.

Norfolk. Va, January Ex-Governor Swanson today refused to commute to life Imprisonment Benjamin F. Gilbert, the 1S-year- old youth under sentence of death in the electric chair on January 20 for the murder of his swe stheart. Amanda Morse, in this city, last summer. An appeal for a new trial will be made to the supreme court of Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
stockholder Gets Injunction.

Montgomery, January 1S.-(Special)-A lesine refusal to recognize his holdings c. E. White today secured an injunction to prevent meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens Light and Power company White is head of the new Peoples Light company, and recently bought stock of the Citizens company. It Is something of A family row, the impression being that White secured the stock only to make troub1e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
State Mine Inspectors Lead the Work of Rescue With
 Three Crews
GHASTLY SIGHTS MEET
 THE EYES OF RESCUERS
Thirty-five Bodies Have Been Brouuht to the Surface and They Are So Burned and Backened They
 Do Not Seem Human.

Blnefield, W. Va, January 1s.-A total of S5 bodies have been taken from the ill-fated mine at Lick Branch.
 Three rescue crews of 40 men each, led by State Mine Inspectors Grady Nichol- son and Warner are at work. The men in these crews report the most ghastly sights within the torn and fire swept cor riders and workings of the mine, where bodies are found mangled and mutilated beyond Identification.
 It is difficult, they declare, to distin- guish between white and black because they are so frightfully burned Some bodies taken from the mines resemble charred masses of flesh more than hu- man beings.
 From some bodies the legs are gone from others the arms. One was head less
 The following is list of the known dead:
 Everett Phillips.
 George Peters.
 A. R. Miller.
 Joseph Jones.
 Charles Phillips.
 David Surratt
 Riley Surratt.
 Ed. Collins.
 James Ayers
 Robert Wyeth.
 Dan. Arlington.
 Henry Bowles, all white.
 Colored:
 Luther Boulding.
 John Hunter.
 J. II. Cobbs
 George Ensery.
 Frank Hairston.
 Henry Lee.
 Ernest Terry.
 Elk Clark.
 Brown Lee.
 Anthony Johnson.
 Lemuel Dean
 man known as Tattoo
 Nine unidentified dead and two others brought out have not yet been placed in the morgue. Experienced men are au- thority for the statement that this is the first case on record where two explosions took place in the same mine in such a short space of time, and are unable to ex- plain its cause Some of them point to the fact that the mercury fell 19 degrees with in seven hours on the morning of the catastrophe and hold that such rapid changes in the weather have considerable influence on the conditions which produce mine disasters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Manager for Roanoke.

Roanoke, Va, January 13.-Frank Shaughnessy, formerly outfielder with the Philadelphia and Washington teams of the American league and well known as a baseball and football coach in the south, will manage the Roanoke team in the vir- ginia State league next season and play outfield He arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Effect of Closing the Lid.

Roanoke, Va, January 13.-In police court today cases against persons arrested for violating the Sunday laws, by operat- ing milk and baggage wagons, were dis missed. Persons arrested for running shoe shining parlors on Sunday were fined. One man was fined for expectorat- ing on the sidewalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
New Treaties sianed.

Washington, January l3.-Secretary Root tonight signed arbitration treaties with Costa Rica and Chile. through Senors Calve and Cruz. the ministers, respect lively, from those countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Cement Men Elect Officers.

Cleveland, O., January 13-Officers for the ensuing year were elected at today's session of the National Cement Users association. George c. Walters of Atlanta was elected fourth vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
carrIe Nation Is Arrested.

Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, January 18.-Carrie Nation, the American anti- saloon crusader, was arrested here today while engaged in raid on a saloon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-14
Jefferson to the Front.

Montgomery, January 13.-(Spe- al.)-Just to show how big 1t really is Jefferson county sent
 taxes to the state treasury for December amounting to $419,245.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
ESTRADA THANKS RED
CROSS SOCIETY FOR AID

Washington. Dec PA telegram
from the revolutionary party of Nfca-
ragua was received today by the Amer
lean Red Cross society. thanking the
society for its work in relieving the
distress OF soldiers of the government
army captured near Rama and now
ouartered by Bluefields. The telegram
signed by Gen. Estrada, said in part:
1T Is with profound appreciation
that we Nicaraguans view the charity
and kindness which characterize your
work for humanity. The message which
brought the shocking news of the dis
tressing condition in which our cap
tlves arrived in Bluenelds could have
but just reached you. ere your directors
had given instructions. through your
state department. for the issuance OF
supplies for the subsistence of the Ze-
laya sick and weary.
Now, by the fortunes of war. under
our care the resources of the revolution
are sufficient only to provide for it's
troops, and the many hundreds forced
upon us by the surrender of Zelaya's
entire army at Recreo would have
placed us In n critical position had it
not been for your noble action.
'Nicaraguans are appreciative and
will not forget your prompt relief. and
the feryent prayers of Its people IN
thanks for your bounty were offered
on Christmas day in our churches.
Representing the revolution and per-
sonally, I communicate eternal graft
tude"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
ADMIRAL I<IMBALL CALLS
ON SIADRIZ UNOFFICIALLY

Managua Dec. 27.-Renr Admiral
William Writ Kimball, in command of
the American warships at Corlnto. ar
rived at Managua today on a special
train. The admiral was accompanied
by George T. Weitzel, secretary OF the
American legation ut Panama, and by
two naval aides Tic American OFF,
GERS were in uniform, and the object
OF Admiral Klmball's visit was TO pay
an unofficial call on President MadrIz.
A great crowd gathered at the sta
ton and gave them 81 cordial greeting.
after which they drove to hotel in
a presidential carriage. Several Amer
Ical flags were displayed, and, although
there was no demonstration, much
excitement prevailed
1t was rumorcd that the visit might
mean the recognition OF President Mad
riz by the United States. Admiral
Kimball however, was emphatic in his
assertion that he called on the presi-
dent only In his private capacity. He
refused to permit the gorgeously-uni
formed aide. whom President Madriz
had sent, to ride on the box of the
presidential carriage.
Ernesto Martinez. former finance
minister, whose arrest was ordered on
a charge of misapplicatIon of public
funds. has escaped to Granada. Joa-
quin Passos, Zelaya's brother-ln- law.
is under arrest on similar charge,
while Joaquin Navas, a millionaire
from Leon, also is in the hands of the
authorities. He is charged with OBJ
tanning $50. 900 of public money from
Zclayans for surrender of the hide
concessions, which were improperly
granted to him. The arrest of other
mon enriched at the expense of the
country is imminent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
zELAYA BLAMES
UNITED STATES
Says Knox's Attitude Could Not
Fail to be 0isapproved by All
Fair Minded People.
CASE OF CANNON AND GRocE
Justifics Their Execution Anyone
Else In His Position Would Have
Done the Same.

Salina Cruz. Mexico, Dec. 27.-Declar-
ing that the attitude of Secy. Knox to-
ward him could not fail to be dIsap-
proved by all fair-minded people, and
that he believed the sccretary's judg-
ment was warped by false reports
from the American vice-consul at Ma
nagua. former President Jose Santos
Zciaya endcavored. In an interview to-
day. TO justify his treatment OF the
Americans. Cannon and Groce. as an
act that any one in his position would
have committed
Zelaya debarked from the Mexican
gunboat GeneralGuerrero this afternoon
and left tonight for Mexico City In
private car attached TO the regular pas
senger train due In that city Wednes-
day morning.
IT am going to Mexico City to remain
for six months" said he. III the eli
mate agrees with me, i will send or go
for my family II 1t does not agree
with me, I will go to some place In
Europe. / am going to Mexico City TO
thank President Diaz and Mexican Of
ficials for their kindness TO me"
The Guerrero, with Zelaya and his
party on board. arrived outside the
harbor last night, where the boat lay
until this morning. a little after
o'clock 1t steamed to the dock. and
Zelaya appeared on deck TO wave a
greeting To a crowd of townspeople
that had gathered He was accompa-
MED by Luis A. Cousin, his former sec
retary of war; by Robert C. Bowe. his
friend and former jefe politico. and by
several friends.
On board the Guerrero. Zelaya dis
cussed the killing OF Cannon and Groce
and the note of Secy. Knox.
Cannon and Groce." Zelaya declared,
were engaged by the Conservative
party and were brought from Guate-
mala by that party, which was work
ing hand-in-hand with Cabrera. AS
they never had any ground for accusing
me of any infringement of the treaty
adopted by the Central American re- ,
publics. they attempted to create
cause and began trying to instigate q
mntiny and an armed rebellion to force
the United States government to inter
vene.
LAS regards Cannon and Groce. no
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
ZELAYA IS IN NO SENSE
A POLITICAL FUGITIVE

Washington, Dec. 27-While the state
department declined to discuss the
report that Mexico had pledged itself
to prevent the return of former Presi-
dent Zelaya TO Nicaragua. Central
American diplomats here scoffed at the
story. 1t was pointed out that Zelaya
is not a political fugitive; that he was
not intercepted when he left the coun-
try over which he formerly held sway,
and that, being now a private citizen.
Mexico can have no jurisdiction over
him. "Zelaya Is free as air." said a
diplomat HE probably will not re-
main in Mexico for any length of time
for there is a regular line of steamers
sailing every two weeks from Vera
Cruz for Havre, France, by way of Ha-
vana Because of the existing state
ot affairs 1t Is not likely that Mexico
will insist upon Zelaya enjoying its
hospitality any longer than he cares