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Tombstone epitaph., 1909-07-11
Condition of the
 County Treasury

According to the report for the month of June. as submitted and filed with the board of supervisors by County Treasurer Charles W. Hick-, the following make up the same in condensed form: Balance on hand June l.. sS5, ,l3S l3 Balance in treasury includ-
 ing receipts for said
 month, ma king total of.. 9l. JOS 59
 DISBURSEMENTS
 Ry general county fund
 warrants paid. ......... l7O3 65 Road fund warrants paid 906 47 Salary warrants paid 3391 OO School district warrants p'd 769S 7e Teachers war'n'ts 203 90 High school warrant. paid 1899 23 County Supt. l96 30 School iist. building fund
 warrants paid .. 242 Is Bisbee school district Nc. ,,
 interest coupons paid 100 On Douglas school district No.
 a7. interes, coupons paid 1900 co Taxes refunded =. ... 2l ga Correction, Jund and Octo.
 ber reports 1908 ... 20 Balance ............... 73,545 27
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-07-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS
UIcalIed at the Tombstone Postoffice
 For the Past Week

The following IS list Of letters naming in the general delivery at the rombstone postotiice for the week .iding June 26. 1909. Albarado, T Martinez, Jose E Arbizo, Jesus Martinez, Lotus L Campbell, J w Mcdaniel, Wm Carter. H Morales ,Crecencio3 3 Flores, Virginia Munos. Quirina-2 Flores, Juan Ramires, Gabino Freeman MrsCR Ribers, Estusrda Garcia, Vicente Romero, Maria Hernandes, Miss Maria
 Smith, D NJ Lara, Claudio Sprsdlin, Bud Maher, Billie Stanfeld, re Marquez, Mariana WaIling, G R
 Wsrnock, Frank When calling tor above letters, say advertised" giving date of sd, CT cement.
 FRANCIS D. CRABLE
 Postmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
TRIAL OF RUSSIANS
 WILL SOON BEGIN

St. Petersburg, December zL-After two years confinement in fortress, Cather- inc Breshkovskaya, who is to be placeo on trial in February, on the charge or being a member of the revolutionary or ganization, was today allowed her hrst conference with her counsel, M. Zarudny-
 M. Zarudny said later that he had found Madame Breshkovskaya in sur prfsingly good health, bright and cheer full, but utterly unreconciled to the gov ernment. Sc declined. to ask for trans fer to the preliminary detention ward. and may possibly refuse to present de- fense.
 Nicholas Tschaikovsky, who will be tried at the same time, on a similar charge will present series of alibies Tor the specific instances of revolutionary ac- tivity with which he is accused, and a denial of membership in the social rev olutionary organization, although sym pathizing with its aims.
 The joint indictment found against Tschaikovsky and Madame Breshkovs- kaya. and served on them December 20, is document of 5S pages. It charges the defendants with membership in the cen tral revolutionary committee and cites items showing that they advocated ter rorism. A series of dispositions of wit nesses, mostly renegade revolutionists, is also submitted They have to do with the alleged presence of the accused as delegates to the conferences of the cen tral revolutionary committee In Finland, St. Petersburg and the provinces, in which plans of armed uprisings were dis cussed. Tschaikovsky is quoted as mai- ing speeches in favor of regicide. and Madame Breshkovskaya as avowing par ticipation in the preparations for the as sassination of Von Plehve, Grand Duke Sergius and Constantine Pobedonoszteff, procurer general of the Holy Synod. The indictment separately charges Tschai- kovsgky with visiting the United States in 1906-07 to arrange for the shipment of arms to Russia and to collect funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
RESPONDENT MAN
 SHOOTS TO KILL

Macon, Ga, December T.-Despondent and in an ugly mood following period of drinking, Edward B. Afford tonight shot and instantly killed his wife, seriously wounded his mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Exum. then turned his pistol on himself, firing one bullet into his right temple and another into his right lung, infiicting injuries which will result in his death,
 Attracted to the place by the shooting Officer R. L. Thomas would also have fallen victim to Affords pistol. except for the fact that all five cartridges had been previously fired. As the officer ap- lay beside fence, Afford, prostrate upon the ground and grooming with pain, turned and snapped his revolver in the policemans face.
 At the Macon hospital at midnight the surgeons stated that Mrs. Exum would re- cover She was shot through the fieshy part of the left arm, and through the neck. Afford is an employe of the Massee Felton company and was setady worker.
 Previously he had made two attempts at self-destruction by taking morphine
 After abusing his wife and her mother tonight Afford suddenly drew pistol and saying that he was going to kin them and himself, fired upon Mrs. Exum. shooting her as she fled from the house. The wife ran toward her husband after he had shot her mother. He then fired upon her and as she fell turned his gun upon himself. The husband fell across the body of his wife and in this position an officer found the three prostrate forms. A 14-year-old daughter, the only child was absent from home when the tragedy occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
DIPLOMATS TALK
 ABOUT ZELAYA

Washington, December 27.-whiie the state department declined to discuss the report that Mexico had pledged itself to prevent the return of former President Zelaya of Nicaragua. the Central Ameri- can diplomats here scoffed at the story It was pointed out that Zelaya is not a political fugitive; that he was not ln- tercepted when he left the country over which he formerly held sway, and that being now a private citizen, Mexico can have no jurisdiction over him.
 ''elaya Is free as air. said diplomat Tonight He probably will not remain In Mexico for any length of time, for there is a regular line of steamers sailing ev- cry two weeks from Pera Cruz for Havre, France, by way of Havana. Because of the existing state of affairs, it Is not likely that Mexico will insist upon Ze- laya's enjoying its hospitality any longer than he cares to. His removal from the country in all probability. while 1t might not be acclaimed, probably would be re- ceived with quiet satisfaction"
 The report that Rear Admiral Kimball visited President Madriz at Mana gua oc- casioned no surprise. No explanation was vouchsafed by the navy department, but the officers visit was pursuant to naval usage. which provides that the comman- der of naval force shall call formally on the head of defacto governments in the waters of which his ships lie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Investigation To Be Made O Rock Island
 Hurry M NeW York

New York, December 27.-The New York stock exchange has an investigation on It's hands. Common stock of the Rock Island company rose 31A points almost immediately after the opening today, then even more suddenly dropped to oo There by hangs a mystery or a fiasco, or some thing that the governors of the stock ex- change will immediately sift to the bot tom.
 With the close of today's session, the governors quickly held conference, and it was announced that a special investi- gation had been instituted. Francis l.. Flames, former president of the exchange: J. T. Atterbury and Ernest GoesbecF were appointed 8 committee to conduct the investigation. Conservative members of the exchange are much exercised over the episode and a rigid and searching in- quiry is demanded, with summary pun ishment of the offenders if the guilt is established.
 Officers of the Rock Island disclsirn any responsibility for the movement.
 At the office of Daniel G. Reid, who, with, with ex-Judge ". Fl. Moore, is the acknowledged leader of the Rock Island group, 1t was said that MT. Reid was indisposed today. Another report said that he was entertaining house party at his country home near here. Judge Moore arrived here from Chicago during the afternoon and affirmed what had been said earlier In the day, that person. ally he knew nothing of the excitement until told of it upon his arrival in New York.
 So much mystery and confusion sur rounds the movement that anything like a clear explanation seems weil-nigh im- possible at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
BIG COMBINE OF
 STREET RAILWAYS

Chicago, December N.-A gigantic com bination of all transportation lines in Chicago, surface and eievated, with 8 central company furnishing power and the probability of taking in interburban railroads is the plan of the new com pany, which will consolidate the south side street car lines and take over the J. P. Morgan interests in Chicago trac- ton.
 Ira M. Cobe, one of the leaders in the organization of the new company ad- mitted today that the main reason for taking in the Hammond Whiting and East Chicago railway was because it formed a gateway for the interurbsn roads between Chicago and New York
 Financiers said today that it Is planned as soon as possible to merge all the local transportation lines. These, together with the Commonwealth Edison company rep resent total capitalization in stocks and bonds of $S26,514,2s1
 The financial plan in a general way provides for the issuance of S22. .OcO. 900 collateral bonds based on securities which will pay 5 per cent Preferred and com mon stock will be issued, the former probably to pay 4 per cent at the start, and the common stock to pay per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
ROMANTIC STORY
 OF RUNAWAY BOY

Indianapolis. December 27.-From Nashville, the seat of Brown county. a capital yet untouched by railroad, tonight came the story of the return to his parents in the lonely hill coun- ty of John E'renshaw, whom the old folks had not seen or heard from for 20 years, and who brought back to them not only their lost son but also a Christmas present of $5000.
 John Frenshaw was 12 years old when he quarreled with his father and ran away from home. He walked to Indianapolis in three days. He wan dered to St. Louis and at length found work in shop. For seven years he saved his money and then he ventured to the gold fields of Alaska the bo- uanza land. He became rich.
 In the storm of wind and snow that ragged about the old house on the Frenshaw farm Christmas night. the elder Frenshaw was awakened by ] pounding on the door.
 q am cold and hungry said voice outside. Can't you take me in for the night?"
 The old man let the stranger in and the wife prepared a meal for him. He talked for hak an hour of his travels before he exclaimed
 "Tather. don't you know mel"
 The mother c1asped him in her arms
 Before the reunited family retired Frenshaw gave his father and mother a check for $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Peace M Nicaragua May Be Arranged By
 Estrada and Nf Idriz

Managua December T.-President Mad rig announced tonight that he had received a telegram from General Estrada, in com mand of the revolutionary forces at Blue fields, in answer to his message of De- cember P expressing a desire to reach some understanding that would lead, to the re-estabishment of peace.
 General Estrada reciprocates this senti- ment and declares his readiness to meet the proposition submitted by the presi- dent half way.
 President Madriz, who was elated over the friendly statement, said:
 '1 will immediately arrange q meeting Of peace commissioners of both sides to discuss terms. I am confident of a satls- factory outcome.'
 Rear Admiral William Kimball. in com mand of the American warships at Co., rinto, arrived at Managua today on a spe- cial train. The admiral was accompanied by George T. Weitzel, secretary of the American legation at Panama, and two naval aids. The American officers were in uniform, and the object of Admiral Kimballs visit was to pay an unofficial call on President Madriz. A great crowd gathered at the station. and gave them a cordial greeting, after which they drove to a hotel in the presidential carriage. Several American flags were displayed and although there was demonstration, considerable excitement prevailed.
 It was r,lmored about the city that the visit might mean the recognition of Pres ident Madriz by the United States. Ad- miral Kimball, however, was emphatic in his assertion that he called on the president only in his private capacity. He refused to permit the gorgeously uni formed aid, whom President Madriz sent, to ride on the box of the presidential car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28

During the brief session which the gov ernors of the exchange held this after noon, several members who figured In the buying and selling were called before the committee, but no details regarding the preliminary investigation were made public.
 Those brokers connected with executing the orders declined to throw any light on the subject They will be called to testi- fy later before the Investigating commit tee
 Stories purporting to explain the situas ton are numerous and conflicting. One theory was that an attempt at manipula- tion in the stocks had miscarried.
 According to this explanation heavy buying orders were placed on the market, but through some oversight the corre- spending selling orders did not appear. The result was. following out this theory, that there was comparatively little stock for sale and the brokers who had charge of the buying orders had to bid the mar ket up in order to execute them. If such was the case the orders were destined to be so-calIed match orders" which were the principal subject of the recent investigation of the stock exchange in- stituted by Governor Hughes.
 During the furry of the stock today the balance of the list, including the active issues. was extremely weak, with vague apprehension of another 'corner.'
 Today's operations in Rock Island com mon totalled approximately 2is,o00 shares. or more than 20 per cent of the whole. The stock fiuctuated between 4s& and Sl. It's top price of the first half hour. and closed at gi;, net gain of 1N points.
 An officer of the First National bank of this city, which has intimate relations with the Rock Island, expressed the be- lief today that the whole matter had its inception in buying for European inter ests, who are supposed to have been short in the stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28

.lrrnesto Martily < ne former minister Of finance whocto rest was ordered on the charge osS ,appropriating public funds, has esl 2 to Granda. Joacquin Passes, ZelayC D ,n-in-law is now under arrest on ar, . lar charge, while Joa- quin Navaf millionaire from Leon, also is in hands of the authorities. He is chargee- sgith obtaining $30000 of the public money from Zeaya for the sur render of the hide concession, which was improperly granted to him. The arrest of other men who have been enriched at the expense of the country is imminent.
 The general belief is that there will De a restitution of millions by the large num- Der of persons who have been permitted by the former government to enjoy large gains illegally through concessions to which they were not entitled. and in other ways This may mean that the imposition of a general tax will be avoided. The financial position of the present govern ment is such that 1t has been unable to obtain credit for the purchase of flour to provide for the needs of the army. If is announced on reliable authority that Mexico has formally accepted the re- sponsibility for Zelayas person, ana has agreed to prevent his return to Me aragua. The status of the ex-president in Mexico is practically that Of 8 pr1s- oner.
 The minister general has aprogateo ths agreement compelling the payment of U per cent of the duties by means Of gov ernment bonds. Hereafter duties will be nayable in cash only. This action leaves a quantity of these bonds, which are now worthless in the hands of Passos ana other favored individuals, who bought the bonds from Zelaya at 40, and sold some of them to the public at 1c5.
 President Madriz, as a private citizen this evening returned Rear Admiral Kim balls call.
 Emissaries from the various parties were closeted this afternoon with Admiral ISimball, who also had long conference with David Arellano. the representative of the conservatives of Granada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
ToDAY'S AGE-HERALD.

1-General strike threatened by railway men,
 Investigation to be made of Rock Isl- and furry
 Injustice done to Senator Money. Peace may be arranged in Nicaragua. Zelaya tries to justify killing of Amer jeans.
 Col. James Gorden succeeds McLaurin. Heney tells why he is suing Crocker. 2-Ensley accepts new auto fire engine. Auditors books in good shape American lying in jail in Mexico mayor.
 Gadsden may get new train service. Ozone for cure of consumption, 4-Editorial comment 5-Business at close of year gives indI- cations of great things for 1910 Man run over by auto which rushes away after accident
 Woodlawn man says he saw airship pass over last night John L. Parker to make race for lieu tenant governor.
 Handsome new theatre is opened in Birmingham.
 City officials of Birmingham visit suburbs to get data on financial con- tion G. storm damage is worst in years 7-Birmingham social events. Dolly DaIrymple's department S--Smal crowd at Brokaw hearing. 9--Flurry in Rock Island stock. Sharp advance in wheat market. f0-Pollard report was premature. Clarke shoots wife by accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28

New York. December 2s.-The formal complaint on the damage suit or trancls J. Heney of San Francisco against WIZ liam B. Crocker, the California multi millionaire, for s250,oO0 on an allegation of libel. was filed here today. MT. Heney bases his action on an open letter pear ing MT. Crocker's name which appeared in a New York evening newspaper De- cember s1. in which MT. Crocker defeno- ed his action in first supporting Heney in the San Francisco graft prosecutions and later withdrawing this support
 MT. Heney. who nearly gave hls n1e to the cause of exposing corruption in San yrancisco. desires to settle once and TOT all the question as to wnetner ne oon
 FrpGcisco grastees. in an honorable ano texttin,ase wat In the heat Of tie great contest in Sen Ftancisco nAuny enarse9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28

Jackson, Miss, December Ex-Governor Noel today announced the appointment of Col James Gordon of Okolona as United States senator from Mississippi, to sue ceed the late Senator A. J. McLaurin.
 The appointment is temporary until the legislature can elect & successor for the unexpired term of three years and three months and announcement is made that Senator Gordon will not be a candidate for the unexpired term. The appointment came as a surprise in political circles, as it was generally believed that the gov ernor would not name temporary sen ator, leaving the office vacant until the legislature takes up the question of filling the ,nexpired term on January Il.
 A commission was made out for the new senator today. signed by the gov ernor and placed in Colonel Gordon's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
FRANCIS HENEY TELLS
 WHY HE SUES CROCKER

were made by irresponsible men against Mir Heney. but when MT. Crocker as- sumed responsibility for these charges and gave them wide circulation in re- sponsible organ of public opinion, MT. Heney felt that his opportunity had come to have a jury of his fellow citizens de- termine the justice or injustice of the accusation against him.
 'Tn San Francisco the graft prosecu- tions have so divided it's people into hos tile camps that 1t would seem to me a matter of exceeding difficulty to secure q jury which would consider the ques- tions involved with absolute imparti- ality. In New York, however. there can be no selfish interest In the issues which grow out of the San Francisco graft prosecutions and here, therefore, a jury can be selected which can impartially and fearlessly judge between MT. Crock er's grave accusations and Mir Heney s account of his stewardship as pub lic official"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
COLONEL JAMES GORDON
 SUCCEEDS M'LAURlN

hands. He will leave for Washington the latter part of the week to take the oath of office.
 While it is not expected Senator Cor don will serve more than two or three weeks, there is strong probability of legislative deadlock owing to the large number of probable candidates who are being brought forward, and it is not inn probable that he might serve year or more, in the event that the legislative deadlock remains unbroken.
 Colonel Gordon is 76 years of age. a na- tive of Mississippi, and served with dis tnction in the Confederate army. Ex- cepting for a years term in the state senate during the Vardaman administra- tion, he has not been prominent in public life during the past twenty years.
 One of Governor Noess principal mo- tives in appointing Colonel Gordon was to convey a compliment to the soldiers of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
BRADLEY WILL NOT
 TALK ABOUT. COOK

Augusta, Ga, December 27.--John R. Bradley, the financial packer of Dr. Fred erick A. Cook, is in Augusta, stopping at one of the tourist hotels. He says he came to Augusta to get a few days rest and he refused to enter Into the polar con troversy further than to say that he does not know the whereabouts of pr. Cook. He was asked if he thought Dr. Cook would still produce convincing proof of his discovery of the pole and to this he re- piled that he did not care to talk about the matter as the polar controversy was past history to him.
 He said that he had lots moro interest in polar hunting than in polar exploring. MT Bradley is accompanied by his wife and little child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Bicycle Race ih Berlin.

Berlin, December T.-A six days eye ling race started in the geological gardens at 10 o'clock this evening. Fifteen thou sand people were present. Sixteen pairs were competing, including Rutt and Clarke. winners of the six-day race at New Yoro... and the American team, Root and Fogler. Rutt was liable to arr rest for not performing military service here. The war office, however, permit ted him to compete, after the crown prince had brought influence oheay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Two Miners Killed.

Knoxville. Tenn, December 27--W hile being lowered into McPherson mine at Ducktown this morning. Henry Walker and William Clauntz met instant death. They were nearly 900 feet below ground when an iron crosshead above them broke loose and, falling, struck both men on their heads They were knocked out of the skip and fell to the bottom of the shaft into deep pool of water Nearly four hours elapsed before their bodies were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
rrxinn To saye Vessel.

Tampa, Fla, December MA wireless message tonight from the steamer Iro- ouois bore the information that the Mai lory liner San Marcos answered the 'os' call of the crippled ship and went to her assistance. A line was thrown to the Iroquois and the San Marcos started towing her., but the seas were so heavy that the hawser parted at 6:3o p. m. and 1t was decided to anchor until morning. The Clyde liner Mohawk later joined the vessels and is now lying by until tomor- row. when tow line will be rigged again and the vessel taken to New fork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Tucs Go To Help Steamer.

Wilmington, N. C., December T.-The tugs Alexander Jones and Sea King left Southport this afternoon to aid the Clyde line steamer Iroquois, off Frying Pan shoals, and expect to reach the disabled vessel about 3:s0 o'clock tomorrow morn ing. There Is a rough sea, but at last accounts the IroQuois was in no imme- Gjate danGB.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Move for Higher Salaries.

Washington. December T.-Frank Mar- rison. secretary of the American Fedora ton of Labor explained the coming con ference of the leaders of the railroad de- partment of the federation as B step in the general agitation for increases of sal aries all along the line for railroad men.
 While the four big railroad brother hoods. the engineers, conductors, firemen and trainmen are not members of the railroad department. Secretary Morrison said he believed they would be represent ed at the conference. or If they are not represented directly. they will work in . measure with those organizations which are.