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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

This week will witness the close or President Tafts 10,000-mile journey, the birthday of King Edward VII, the con- tinuation of the Steinheil trial in Paris the meeting between the monarchs of two nations in London and important labor conference in Toronto.
 In the foreign news items interest largely centers in the trial of Mime. stein- heil. The sixty-ninth birthday of King Edward will bring forth public com memorations of note on Tuesday. Dur ing the week the King is expected to welcome to English shores King Manuel of Portugal In the British parliament the contest over the budget is approaching a crisis but the commons will have a respite of week or more, owing to the adjournment to be taken on Tuesday until November IS, to permit the mem bers to digest the revised estimates of MT. Lloyd-George, chancellor of the ex- chequer.
 The revolution in Nicaragua still holds attention, in view of the conflicting claims of advantage put forth by both sides.
 Wednesday will find the circuit of Pres ident Taft's Journey completed with his return to Washington. Almost immedi- ately he will start on another trip, this time a short one into New England where at Middletown, Conn.,, he will, on Friday, attend the installation of Dr. Wil- liam P. Shan<lin as president of the Wesleyan university and will return in- mediately to Washington.
 At Toronto President Gompers and other officers of the American Federation of I n a al arr ya6 fl.1 nual convention of that organization, which begins on Monday. Farmers will meet in Des Moines. la. on Tuesday for the sessions of The Patrons of Illus bandry National Grange.
 Senator Aldrich of Rhode Iisland will deliver the second of series of addresses explaining the work of the monetary com mission at St. Louis on Monday
 Trial of the Tennessoans accused of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

night riding is set for Monday at Union City.
 Cincinnati offers an aviation meet be- ginning Friday and continuing three days.
 Developments in the north pole con troversy may come out of Washington. where the National Geographic society, after certifying MT Peary's claim, is searching to obtain data bearing on Dr. Cooks expedition. MT. Peary lectures before the society on Friday, giving the first of a series of addresses.
 In New York the national horse show and first nights at the new theatre, the Manhattan Opera House, and the Metro politan Opera House open the social sea son. The leaders of the American Ju- daiism attending the central convention of American rabbis win be in session in New York beginning Tuesday. until No vember 16.
 Other gatherings of note include the conference on the prevention Of infant mortality at New Haven on Thursday and Friday The meeting of the national con gross of mothers at Atlantic City on Mo- vember and 10. A convention of the American Society of Municipal Improve ment at Little Rock, Ark, on November to Il, and on the same days conven- ton of the roadmasters and the main tenance of ways association of America in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
LEWIS STATEMENT.
Says Coal Miners Want More Wages
 Next Spring.

Pittsburg, November 7.--Thomas L.. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, indicated in an in terview here today tha, the miners will make stand for higher wages in the spring. MT. Lewis declared that work at the mines is improving and bound to continue. He also expressed his conf dence of re election to the presidency of the organization. explaining that above two locals have nominated him against every one that named his opponent, Will liam Green of Ohio.
 Discussing the prospects, for making new wage contracts next year, MT. Lewis said:
 II see no reason why there should be any trouble in securing wage contracts with improved conditions of employment. Of course I cannot at this time say defl- nitely what will take place. but you may be assured that the international con vention in January will lay down a pol icy that will protect the interests of our men and their families at home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
CLUB WOMEN TO
 HOLD MEETING

Montgomery, November 7.-(Special.) ) Club women of the state are making ready for the annual meeting of the Alabama federation, to be held with the Woman's club, 4reenville, on Mo- vember 18, IT. Is and 19. Mrs. D. D. Thames, president of the hostess organ zation, has been in Montgomery much of the past week arranging many little details with other officers here. The programme will be out next week. It is receiving it's final touches at the hands of Mrs. J. H. Phillips in Bir- mingham just now.
 The main Idea of the meeting, as 1t has been of the clubs of the state for some time, will be education, and the promotion thereof The federation gives two scholarships each year to deserv- ing girls and has participants in about eight of the loan class. In this way a great many girls are helped who would have perhaps no other way to get an education. Alabama will thf, year begin to have part In the great international scholarship distrfb ution by WH1cn BiriS are sent To the best schools in England, somewhat after the Rhodes plans. Already one girl from this state has taken thu examination.
 The officers of the state federation, who will have charge of the meeting at Greenville, and will until new ones are elected. are: Mrs. Phares Coleman, Montgomery, president; Mrs. J. G. Con verse, Selma, and Mrs. E. D. Thames. Greenville, vice presidents; Mrs. J. J. Mayfield, Montgomery, recording secre- tary; Mrs. W. H. Seymour, Montgom- cry, corresponding secretary: Mrs. O. c. Wiley, Troy, treasurer; Mrs. J. H. Phillips, Birmingham, auditor; Miss Kathleen Mallory. Selma, editor, and Mrs. w. A. Gayle, Montgomery, gener- al federation secretary.
 The women of this organization have been the best helpers the educa- tional forces of the state have ever had. The school Improvement work was inaugurated by them and has ever been under their fostering care They have sought out girls who needed help and helped them and have silently and in the open, as seemed best, put the best of their time and influence into the up building of the school organization of the state. The dominant theme Is edu- cation and they propose to keep at it as long as the state needs help in this line of service. Every officer is busy now planning activities for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the city clerk of the city of Birmingham has prepared an assessment of property with in the city of Birmingham, Ala, liable for taxes for municipal purposes for the current tax year in accordance with the requirements of the general laws of the state of Alabama and the ordinance of the city of Birmingham.
 Said assessment is now open and ready for the inspection of all persons inter- ested at the office of the city clerk of Birmingham in the city hall of said city.
 The council of Birmingham has fixed the 17th day of November, 1909. at 7:3O D. m. at the council chamber of the city hall of Birmingham, as the time and place for hearing and determining all objections to said assessment and for de- tsrmining said assessment.
 H. E. SHROPSHIRE. .IF.. City Clerk.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS

The Birmingham News: This firm tDrs. Dozier 6 Dos!er> has been doing business in Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they have vet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with patient in any way what soever They arc both gentlemen Of the highest type and carry their honor and santlemanliness into their business.
 Are-aerald: Drs. Dozier q Dozier's long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Doxier A Doxier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can- not add anything to the reputation Ora Doxier & Dozier have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
W. 5, HALES HURT IN DRAY COLLISION Rendered Unconscious and Sus- tains Serious Bruises HEAVY POLICE DOCKET Soft Drink Men Are Charged With "Spiking" coca-coIa With Whisky.
 Personal and General.
 News.
HEAVY POLICE DOCKET

Ensley, November f.-(Special.)- .)-While going to Wylam in a one-horse dray driven by negro named Joe White, night Captain W. S. Hales of the Ensley police force met with rather serious accident by a. collision with the Wylam electric car at the crossing on Avenue c and Twenty-seventh street. Captain Hales was driving to Wylam to assist In raid on a soft drink establishment when the accident occurred. He was rendered un- conscious and was taken to the Cunning ham hospital, where his injuries were attended to. No bones were broken, but he was very severely bruised. He is resting well today, considering the pain ful nature of his injuries. The negro driver escaped unhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Teachers, Institute.

Huntsville, November Especial .)-The first Madison county teachers institute or the autumn was held Saturday in the Butler school building in this city up- der the direction of County Superintend- ent $. R. Butler. There was a large att tendance. Addresses on timely and in- terestirR topics were made by Professor F. M. White. Miss Annie Renesar, Miss Jessie Hooper, Professor J. E. Parks and Mrs. B. P. Philips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
coNFEssEs MURDER.
Mrs. Minnie English Is Also Impli-
 cated in the Crime.

Topeka. Kas.. November 7--Following a confession that he murdered Mrs. Mary Short. a Topeka woman, in the hope of gaining possession of her property, Fred Tanning today implicated Mrs. Minnie English in the crime. She was arrested as an accomplice.
 Tanning said that he put poison in Mrs. Shorts coffee. He declared Mrs English threatened to kill him if he did not kill Mrs. Short that she told him how much poison to use and that he gave her $1460 of Mrs. Shorts money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
BULLOCK RELEASED.
Closely Assembled Picture of a Man
 That Is Wanted.

Galveston. Tex. November 1.-The young man placed under detention by the police some days past as Earl Rose Bullock, the alleged Lawrence Kas., bank robber and murderer, has been re- leased. He closely. resembled pictures of the Kansan man, bu. after an investi. gation he established his identity and was given his liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Personal and General.

The Rev. Dr. Ainsworth of the Wesley an college at Macon, Ga., occupied the pulpit of the First Methodist church to- night. The church was well filled and close attention was given the distin- guished preacher. His subject was "The Mission of the Church."
 MT and Mrs. F. B. Parker returned yesterday from an extended trip to New York and Ohio.
 Miss Katie Belle Harrison spent the weekend with her mother at Tusca- loosa.
 Miss Maud Allen and Mrs. Wooley of Monticello were the gaests of Miss Min nie Wells on Sunday.
 St. Margaret's guild of St Johns Epis- copal church will meet Wednesday after noon with Mrs. NJ. H. ,fcDowell on Ave- nue F and Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Large Police Court Docket.

A busy session of the police court will be held Monday morning by Mayor D. F. Sugg. About 30 eases are on the docket, most of them for minor offenses, however. Eight negroes were arrested in the furnace quarters while engaged in a game of craps. officers Wren and Eubank made the raid. Mrs. Mary Phil plis and John Carreta. white, were ar rested and charged with violating the prohibition law. George Covollos, who runs a fruit stand, was arrested on a simi- lar charge. He is accused of "spiking'' coca-cola with whisky. A number of coca-cola bottles said to contain a mix ture of that popular drink and whisky were taken in charge by the police. The other cases are affrays, disorderly con- duct and trunks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Father GemeIIi Lectures.

Leghorn, Italy November 7.-Father Gemelli, known as the Monk preacher, who recently was challenged by the so- cialist deputy. Pedreca, 10 prove in pub lie sermons the miracles at Lourdes. gave a lecture today on the subject in the cathedral great crowd gathered and the Catholics applauded while the anti Catholics shouted Viva Ferrer" The Catholics then sang hymn and tu- mutt followed. The police intervened and made several arrests and protected the friars from anti-clericAl attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Speakina at Vivian.

c. P. Beddow of Birmingham addressed the voters of Wylam Saturday evening in the interest of the constitutional amendment. Robert Neill, assistant mine inspector, presided over the meeting and introduced the speaker. MT. Beddow made a good address which was well received by his hearers. Messrs. Guthrie and Beddow of Wylam sang a couple of orig inal songs composed by J. W. Beddow, the Wylam poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
EIks' Meetinu.

All members of the Elks lodge are re- quested to be present on Monday evening at their home on Avenue E. The plans for the minstrel entertainment will be outlined and several committees will be appointed. Exalted Ruler c. H. Wood requests that every member assist in making the entertainment surpass all previous efforts and to lend aid in boost ing the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
CONDUCTOR IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN

Russellville, November 7.-(Special.)-C. A. Melton of Sheffield, conductor on freight train No. 76, was killed in the yards this morning about o'clock. He stepped between the cars while the train was in motion and uncoupled the air brakes, was knocked down and five wheels passed over hss body. He was about B years old and married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Sonora CaIderon Dies.

washington, November 7.-Senora Ar cadia Yarnell Calderon, wife of the Be- livisn minister to this country. died at the legation here today. She was 55 years of age. She visited Bolivia recently, re- turning about month ago. For some weeks Senora Calderon has been suffering from a complication of. diseases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Youno Farmer Assassinated.

Dresden. Tenn, November 18-John A. Keith, a young farmer. was assassinated about o'clock this morning at his home near here. He heard a noise in his yard. lit a lamp to investigate and was shot through the window, a pistol bullet strik- ing him near the heart. He died this afternoon. No clew to the murderer has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Art Exhibition.

Venice, November 1.-The International art exhibition which has been in prog ress here for some time closed today There was sale of foreign works in cluding a series of six etchings called America at Work and series of four etchings, "New York;" by Joseph Pennell and painting in oil Naples in Blos- son." by William A. Coffin of Jenners- town Pa. These were purchased for the gallery of the International Art asso- ciation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Butler School Wins.

Huntsville, November 7.--(Special.) )--The Butler school football team of Huntsville
 , defeated the F1orences Normal team in q one-sided game at Florence Yesterday afternoon, the score being S5 to o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Received By Pope,

Rome, November 7.-Monsignor Ambrose Adius, papel delegate to the Philippines. had lengthy conference today with the Pope and Cardinal Merry del Val. papal secretary, with reference to the situation in those islands. MT. Adius described in detail the progress of the archipelago un- der American rule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Miller MIL Recover.

Huntsville, November 7.-(Special.) )-E. L. Miller, the deputy sheriff who was shot and seriously woundedsseveral nights ago while attempting to arrest Charles Webster, has recovered from the wound. He was shot through the lung and 1t vas thought for several days that he would die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

STOLEN-At Ensley; one black horse hitched to 8 black, rubber-tired open buggy; tires worn; umbrella stem fastened to seat. Reward offered for recovery.
 J. c. JORDAN,
 Chief of Police, Ensley. Bell phone No. 17. Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Manaqer sIlfer Resigns.

Panama, November I.--H. J. Slifer. general manager of the Panama railroad. has resigned. 1t is understood that he will take charge of the management of an important railroad in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
COL. ROOSEVELT
 IS STILL SAFE

Mombasa, British East Africa, Novem- Der 7.-The government which has been investigating the rumors concerning the illness of ex-President Roosevelt, while not successful in getting into direct com munication with Colonel Roosevelt and his party, has at least learned sufficient to satisfy the officials that there is no truth in these rumors. The latest dis patch received tonight from officials in the interior was as follows
 Nothing known here of the rumors 90. The Roosevelt party is now on a long safari''
 Rome. November 7.-John w. Garrett secretary of the American embassy, to- day received another dispatch from Messrs. Newand and Tarlton of Narobi. friends of Colonel Roosevelt, who are fol- lowing up their investigations as to the origin of the report of MT. Roosevelt s illness. The dispatch was as follows:
 Have ascertained that no uncoded tel egrams have been dispatched from this protectorate that could be responsible for the Roosevelt rumor, which is ob- viously untrue. Colonel Roosevelt is away from a railroad. We are trying to com municate with him. He will wire di- rect
 "NEWLAND and TARLTON."
 Mrs Roosevelt, who has been greatly wrought up by the reports of her hus- bands illness, remained in her apart ments throughout the day, but Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Miss Carew took short drive accompanied by Com. Andrew T. Long, the American naval attaehe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
WaIter seed sneaks.

Huntsville, November 7.-(special. j. State Treasurer Walter D. Seed, candi- date for governor, addressed the people of this city at the Ellks' theatre at the Sunday amendment rally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
cerman American Alliance

Huntsville. November 7.--(Special.)--A branch of the German American alliance is being organized in Huntsville. There will be from 35 to 10 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Attend our big Auction Sale of Horses and Mules, Thurs day. Nov. il. FEES & SONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

in the line of their profession. but we know them to be brother Odd Follows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir- minsham and all over Alabama speak In the highest terms of Drs. Doxier c Dozier. as physicians surgeons and gentlemen. and we have no hesitancy In recommending them to our patrons
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier G Dosier of Birmingham are tho most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier q Dozier come from a family of prominent phy- sicians and with their large experience In the profession can be relied on to treat disease in a most successful man. ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
WHEELER'S HOTEL
 EUTAW. ALA.
ARTESIAN HOTEL LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA
|. A. M,LuAr. Prom.

L. A. M'LHAN, Prop.
 This hotel is under new management, has been thoroughly renovated, and newly furnished Everything nrst- class and up-to-date. Travelling public and water drinkers' patronage solic. tied. Rates s2.00 per day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-16
old SOLDIER Is ROBBED
Veteran at the Home Loses Savings
Of Three Years.
Deprived Himself in Order to Pro-
vide Education for Nephew-WRs
Surplus of Pension.

a pathetic case was revealed yester-
day when Andrew Casey. eighty years
old, veteran Of the Mexican and civil
wars. awoke IN his room at Soldiers
Home and discovered that a thief had
during the night stole from q chest S2I2.
which he had saved for the purpose OF
educating q nephew living IN North Da-
kota-
Casey was staggered BY his loss, which
represented three years Of saving and
rigid economy When he reported the
theft to the authorities at the home the
old man was white and trembling. Tears
streamed down his cheeks as he talked.
Detectives Cox and Berman investi-
gated The money was In three so bills.
two so bills, two SO bills. and 81 bills.
Casey kept Il in a brass-bound chest be
meath his bed The lock had been broken
and the contents thrown about the room.
Nothing else had been disturbed, which
leads the police to believe the theft was
committed by an inmate OF the home.
Casey's nephew, an orphan. is being
cared for By a distant relative living in
North Dakota The persons clothing and
feeding the boy are unable to send him
to school. and 1t was for this purpose
Casey had been saving the surplus OF his
pension.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-16
CHUMS HAVE APPENDICITIS
Girls Flip Coin TO See Which Shall
Be Operated on First.
Taken III at same Time While Max
ing Social Call, They Go TO
Same Hospital.

Utica, Jan 15.-AIiss LeOna GayIor and
Miss Mercedes Alexander, life long
chums and daughters Of wealthy parents
residing in Turin, were seized aImos;
simultaneously with symptoms Of ap-
pendicitis while the two were making
social calls in Turin Wednesday night.
Yesterday the parents Of the young
women called in a surgeon, who diagnosed
the ailment IN each case as appendicitis
and advised the two girls 10 undergo
operations without unnecessary delay.
Miss Gaylor and Miss Alexander, each
accompanied her mother. came 10 Utica
hospital last night on the suggestion Of
their doctor and made ready 70 submit
TO the knife to-day.
The young women were placed in the
same room at the hospital and then the
question arose between the girls as 10
which should be operated upon first
Though both were suffering great pain
neither had lost her sense Of the humor
OF the situation and they finally agreed
70 flip a coin 70 see which should be
first in sacrificing her appendix.
A nurse tossed the coin and Miss Alex
ander lost She was operated on early
to-day and an hour later Miss Taylor
went under the surgeons knife Both
are doing nicely tonight and a complete
and quick recovery IS promised n each
case.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-16
NAVY MACHINIST CONVICTED
Was Charged with Murderous As.
sault on His Wife.
Jury Out Five Hours-Attorneys
Make Plea that Trouble Has
Unseated HIS Reason.

George Hibbard. a former machinist in
the navy yard. was last night found
guilty on both counts OF the indictment
against him Tor q mUrdeTOus assault on
his wife, Lulu Hibbard. May Z last
The jury. which heard the case before
Justice Anderson in Criminal Court No.
2 remained out for FIVE hours. receiv-
ing Jhei- charge at 40 O'Clock and
bringing In their verdict at $50 o'clock
Hibbards attorneys endeavored TO free
him by showing that his troubles with his
wife and his doubt OF her fidelity had
unseated his reason. IN the summing
up arguments OF the defense the charge
of assault with a dangerous weapon was
admitted.
The other count charging him with
intent TO Kill. was attacked The con-
tention was made that when he went 70
his wifes fat, at A 3 street northwest.
where she had been living since their
separation. he was not aware OF what
he was doing when he attacked her with
q knife
Mrs. Hihbard told the court she fed
from him down the fire-esCape, and was
only prevented from being thrown over
the railing by the Intervention OF Ralph
9 McCracken. who had an apartment IN
the same building
Assistant District Attorney Turner was
the prosecutor