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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Nairobi. British East Africa Nov. q

Nairobi, British East Africa, Nov. 8. -J. Alden Loring, the naturalist, and Major Edgar A. Mearns returned here today from their expedition to Mount kenia. They ascended the mountain to an estimated height of 16,500 feet, reaching the highest point which it was possible to attain without the aid of the alpenstocks. This was within 700 feet of the summit They collect ed specimens of more than 2,000 birds and mammals, and made many photo- graphs -<of the mountain Both are well
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Mr. and Mrs. Henry cIews Have Final
 ly Separated.

Baltimore. Md, Nov. 3.-That MT. and Mrs. Henry Clews Jr.. of New York have finally separated was ad- mitted tonight by Nr Clews' sister. Mrs. Joln C. t. Pendleton of this city. who said that while she could not dis euss the matter. 1t Is a fact that the separation has taken place and Is iinal, and that divorce will probably result. Mrs CleNs. whose first husband was Frederick Gebhardt of New York, was was something of a celebrity In her nlaidenhOod asathe beautiful Louise Morri-'of this city.
 Son Born to Countess de Chambrun.
 Paris. Nov. 3.-The Countess de Chamorun who Is a sister of Repre- sentative Nicholas Longworth, today gave birth to a son.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

A General Republican Victory was scored in Atlantic City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Colon. Nov. 3.-AH Panama was flag bedecked today in celebration of the sixth anniversary of the republic. The occasion was made a holiday through out the canal zone. Governor Melendez gave reception this morning, many American officials being present At noon the United States cruiser Des Molnes fired salute of twenty one guns in honor of the occasion. The festivities will be continued tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
The Motorman l, Lost Control
JUMPED THROUGH vEsTIBuLE
 TO SAFETY.
GAR TURNED soMERsAULT
One Man Killed and Sixty five Other
 Passengers Iniured-Amons the Lat ' ter Is Football Team Captain.

Des Moines. Iowa, Nov. 3.-A street car on the University line today broke away from the control of the motor man on the hill left the track at West Nineteenth and Woodland streets and turned a somersault, killing W. R. Robb of Oklahoma City and injuring sixty-five other passengers.
 D. B. Smith of Des Moines was so seriously hurt that he may die. It is believed that the others injured will recover.
 Down Hill Thirty Miles an Hour.
 Motorman A. A. Person jumped from the car just before it left the track, while racing down the lil, thirty miles an hour, The motorman declared that re tried in vain to apply the brakes. When he saw that the accident was iTi- evitable, he jumped through the yes tibule of the car, but escaped serious injury. Person had been motorman only a short time.
 Football Center Among the Hurt
 Among the seriously hurt is Ebert Warden captain and center of the Drake university football team, who has passed through many a gri1iron scrimmage unscathed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Southampton, Nov. 3.-Mme. Emmy Destinn and Alessandro Bonci of the Metropolitan Opera company and John ". Riddle, who has just retired from the post of American ambassador to Russia, were passengers on the steam CT George Washington, which sailed for the United States today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Nov. 3.-American Ambassa- cor White, who is sailing for the United States from Cherbourg today, was given an impressive farewell at the railroad station here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Town of Shelton euriss Body of Un-
 known Woman.

shelton, Conn Nov. s-The body Of the unknown woman found in a brook Cn White tiu several weeks ago Was buried by the town here today. The burial eertineate gave the cause of death as asphyNiatlon. the autopsy having revealed the fact that the woe man had been strangied to death The authorities Say they have no sine to her Identity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Lieut. Frank p. Lahm, who gained international fame by winning the James Gordon Bennett cup in Europe last year for the longest flights in a dirigible balloon, has been relieved from detail in the signal corps and ordered to report to his" cavalry regl- ment,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Wrote His Will
 On Wall of Room.
LEFT HIS PROPERTY TO A SON
 AWAY AT SCHOOL.
HERMIT LEST FOUND DEAD
At His Home Near savannsh-5ody of Dead Man Guarded by Two Hungry Bulldogs.

Savannah, Ga, Nov 3.-Peter G. Leist, who claimed a dozen trades and professions. but who was a hermit, was found dead at his home near Sa- vannah today.
 Bulldogs Guarded Dead Body.
 He had been dead since Monday. He was seated in a chair apparently star ing at the wall of his room, on which he had written his will.> leaving his property, which is considerable. to his son, who is at school at sharon. Ga., or. in event of his death, to Henry Dreyer of Brooklyn, N. Y. Two hun- gry bulldogs were guarding the dead man and threatened to bite the po- lice.
 Was Seeking Divorce from Second
 Wife.
 A year or more ago Leist's wife killed herself. Leist shortly after ward married again after an acquaint- ance of eight hours. but at the time. of his death was seeking divorce. Since he separated from his second wife he became a hermit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Six Prominent Young Men of Atlan- tic City have been branded on the forehead with nitrate of silver as part of the initiation exercises of the xxi yis."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Steamship Arrivals. A @erthamrten: Nov. .. Oceanic, eRam &tw York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

A New Ferryboat at GuayaquiI, Ec- uador. capsiZed on the trial trip and 22 passengers were drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Two Prisoners Were Burned to death in jail at Lordsburg, N. M.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Lufti Boy Is Likely to be the next Turkish ambassador to the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Judge William Hodges Mann, dem ocrat. was elected governor of Virginia by about 23,00O majority over w. P; Kent, republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

The Revenue Gutter Bear arrived at Seattle with 150 American men and women. left destitute at Nome after working for an improvement company thereH
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Mrs. Alpha Mack, widow. of In- dianapolis, Ind. was bequeathed $45.- 900 by rejected suitor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Capt. Charles Lautz of the Ameri- can schooner Taurus, reports a wind at sea with velocity of 150 miles an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

A Wireless Message Was Sent fror the gulf coast to Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

A Marked Increase in Expectations of merchandise is reported by the de- partment of commerce and labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Mrs. William MarIow and Four children were burned to, death at Pittsburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
WiImerdina -pe eiovanni Marriaae.

Bastia, France, Nov. S.-L. E. Will merdiDg. son of Louis F.. Wilmerdng of New York. and Miss Julie De Gio- vanni. daughter of the late Captain Sebastian De Giovanni, were married here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04
Condensed Telegrams
Col. John Jacob Astor Is Cruising in Jamaica waters.

Col. John Jacob Astor Is Cruising in Jamaica waters.
 A General Republican Victory was scored in Atlantic City
 A Wireless Message Was Sent from the gulf coast to Chicago.
 Dr. Louis Schwab, Republican, has been elected mayor of Cincinnati.
 Two Prisoners Were Burned to death in jail at Lordsburg, N. M.
 Lufti Boy Is Likely to be the next Turkish ambassador to the United States.
 Mrs. William MsrIow and Four children were burned to, death at Pittsburg.
 Mrs. Alpha Mack, widow. of In- dianapolis, Ind. was bequeathed s45.- 900 by rejected suitor.
 A New Ferryboat at GuayaquiI, Ec- uador. capsized on the trial trip and P passengers were drowned.
 The chicle Supply for Chewing Gum in Mexico is running short the trees having been tapped too often.
 S. L. Shank. Republican, was. elected maVOr of TndianaDOlis oVer Charles A
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Fast freight line service of this country uses s7.ooo cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

S. L. Shank. Republican, was elected mayor, of Indianapolis over Charles A. Gauss, democrat, by about 1,500.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-04

Thick Weather Conditions Made It necessary to z postpone the standard ization trials of the new battleship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
WIRELESS STATION
 FOR BIRMINGHAM

The firm of H. G. McLaws & Company have opened offices in room 1030 Wood ward building Their particular busi- ness will be to act as the representa- lives of the New York Selling agency fiscal agents for the United Wireless Telegraph company.
 M. A. Kopperl, general southern agent for the New York Selling Agency, is in Birmingham and in regard to his company said yesterday afternoon:
 "The New York Selling Agency is hand ling the stock of the United Wireless Tel egraph Company, which is the company that has grown out of the reorganization of the defunct DeForrest and other wire less companies. The stockholders in these companies have had stock in the new company issued to them without any extra charge.
 .'The United Wireless company now has stations at practically every seaport town on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and on about 132 ships. We will soon es- te blish one in Birmingham and many other southern cities. while within a year or two we expect to have stations in every town and city of any importance in the United States. The one in Bir- ningham will be established in very short while"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
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 Weak Men-Free
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 and Vigorous.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

Superintendent Brooks and the officials of the Birmingham division of the Louis vile and Nashville will begin an inspec- tion of the northern end of the division this morning.
 R. H. Lacy, general southern agent of the Pennsylvania lines, and president of the little Mammoth Cave railroad, with headquarters in Nashville, is visiting Capt. P. Sid Jones of the Louisville and Nash vile.
 There will be a meeting today in At lanta of all employees of the Seaboard for the purpose of making the employees fa- miliar with the 1909 rule book which has just been issued. Superintendent Waite and Chief Dispatcher Parsons will attend from Birmingham.
 Maj. w. A. Moody will return today from a meeting of the Southern Demur- rage associa ton held in Atlanta yes- terday.
 The Southern railroad, on January 15, will open freight and passenger station at Bel.
 The report out of Selma to the effect that the Southern was planning putting on another train between Birmingham and Selma is not confirmed by local of ficials. although they do not deny that such move is a probability of the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
ELDERS
 IN SESSION HERE Outline Plans and Policies for
 Coming Year
DATES FOR CONFERENCES
Preachers Institute for North Alabama Will Be Held at the Birmingham College, Beginning Afternoon
 of Commencement Day.

On call of the Rev. F. P. Culver of the Birmingham district the presiding elders of the North Alabama conference, South ern' Methodist church were in session in the parlors of the First Methodist church yesterday to arrange schedule of conferences to be held in the several districts and to outline other plans and policies for the ensuing year.
 There were present the Rev. F. P. Gull yer of Birmingham district, the Rev. F. W. Brandon of Bessemer, the Rev E. M. Glenn of Decatur. the Rev. w. E. Faust of Florence, the Rev. R. T. Tyler of Gadsden, Dr. " o. Hawkins of Gun tersville the Rev. w. E. Morris of Hunts vile, the Rev. s. R. Lester of Jasper
 Dr. Hawkins was made chairman of the meeting and E. M. Glenn secretary.
 The dates set for the two local district conferences are, Birmingham at Wesley chapel March 29, Bessemer at Bessemer April 1.
 It was determined to hold a preachers institute, to be held at Birmingham col lege, and to begin on the afternoon of commencement day in June Dr. J. H. Mccoy J. I. Williams. F. w. Brandon, F. P. Culver and L. c. Branscomb were named as a committee to arrange pro- gramme for tle institute.
 A resolution was passed naming the morning session of the second day, of the several district conferences as educa- ton day, and in this connection Drs Mo Coy, Culver and Williams were named a committee to suggest to the presiding elders a suitable programme.
 Dr. Thomas G. Slaughter was selected to preach the sermon at the ordination service for elders at the next session of the annual conference.
 Dr. Hawkins by request delivered an inspiring address on "The Ideal Presiding Elder"
 Among the pastors attending the meet ing were, the Revs R. W. Anderson, S. R. Smith, J. I. Williams. L. c. Brans- comb, w. w. Hefin, M. R. Hefiin and J. l.. Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
GYeat Progress M Work
 By WeYcy H0me LAsf Year

The annual meeting of the Mercy Home board was attended by many prominent citizens, and the reports of the officers showed great progress during the past year. Speeches were made by George Estes, Dr. John w stagg, the Rev. L. H. Branscombe and Job Going of the Board of Revenue, who offered on the part of the board to donate a tract of land for the home's proposed girls industrial in stitution to be established shortly.
 Miss Fuller, the matron of the home, reported on the workings of the home. the glorious Christmas and gave entertaining incidents In the children's lives. Presi- dent Mrs c. B. Spencer, who presided made her annual address, which was full of inspiration for renewed energy.
 The reports of Secretary Mrs. Stockham and Treasurer Mrs. Weisel showed total receipts for the year 1908 of $66S9 12 sl0o0 of which was from the Joseph R. Smith estate and another sl0OO from the Confed-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
RELIEF FUND IS NOW NEARLY $2OOO Bessemer and EnsIey Still tO
 Be Heard From WILL BE SENT ON AT ONCE Mayor Ward Will Forward Fund to Red cross-LiberaI SubscriP-
 tions Made Last
 Week.
WILL BE SENT ON AT ONCE

Total subscriptions to the Italian earth quake relief fund in the hands of Victor Torina. secretary of the committee, have now reached $500 15, with the amounts subscribed in Bessemer and Ensley still to be added to the list The amount sub scrbed in both of these towns is said to be quite large and will bring the total subscription up by several hundred dol lars.
 One of the largest amounts contributed was $143 .25 by the Gayety theatre. A large part of this was raised one morning last week by the chorus girls of the Rose Sydell London Bellies burlesque on a trip through the vaiious offices and stores in the business part of town
 Mayor George B. Ward, chairman of the relief fund committee has written a letter to Secretary Victor Torina, urging the im- mediate collection of all subscriptions. This letter reads as follows:
 "victor Torina, Secretary Relief Commit
 tee, City:
 Dear Sr-We are anxious to forward money subscribed in Birmingham to Italy at once. I understand that a good many subscriptions have been promised but have not been paid. I would be glad for you to collect same at once
 'The money will be sent to Italy through the American Red Cross society at Wash ington on recommendation of Robert Ba- con, assistant secretary of state of the United States Very truly,
 "G. WARD. Chairman"
 TotaSt SuhScrintions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
COBBS' COOSA PLAN HEARTILY |NDORSED Committee Urges Congress to
 Pass Amended Bill BOWRON EXPLAINS IDEA Thinks It Important To Have Plan of Cooperation Between the Gov
 ernment and the Various
 Industries.

The public policy committee of the Com mercial club held important meeting yesterday afternoon and adopted resoIu- tions urging Congress to pass tba hi, advocated by R. H. Cobbs of Gadsden fo,. the development of the Coosa river. James Bowron chairman of the committee. eon- sidered the question one vital to Birmin9- ham, It provides that the government and private electric companies shall co- operate in the building and using of dams TOT both lockage and misunderstanding pur- poses, so as to prevent damming the river too much. and to save money. It will also make the government much more willing to appropriate the necessary money.
 MT. Bowron points out that when the Warrior river is brought to Birmingham. as the war department has figured out. 1t will be very important to have a pre- cedent by which the government and in dustries can get together and do their } work harmoniously. Here is the resolu- ton adopted by the committee:
 Whereas. we. the Commercial club of Birmingham, Alabama, heartily indorss the principles as set forth herein and urge the Alabama representatives Tn Con- gress to do all in their power to procure the speedy passage of the amended bill of the Coosa River Electric Power com pany, in order that work may be begun at once. and that the great benefits to the people be no longer delayed.
 Be 1t resolved, That we subscribe to the principles of coordination and co. operation as outlined by the Inland Wa terways Commission and indorsed by the President of the United States, which ! have been adopted by the Coosa River Electric Power company, in behalf of the community of interests represented here in by the people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
RETAIL LUMBER MEN
 HOLD CONVENTION

The fifth annual convention of the Re- tall Lumber Dealers Association of Ala bama Tennessee and Georgia was held yesterday in the Commercial club room. President w. M French of Knox vile presided and 20 representatives from all three states were in attendance.
 A great deal of important business was transacted and the dealers protested espe- cially against the practice of wholesale dealers usurping the territory of the re- tail men and selling direct to the con- sumer.
 The convention adjourned to meet in Atlanta in July. The principle officers were reelected. as follows:
 w. M French of Knoxville, president B. Crawford of New Decatur vice presi- dent; w. E. Wales of Atlanta, secretary Directors W. J. Wallace. Nashville: B. M. Kirkpatrick, Nashville w. P. Me- Broom, Chattanooga; D. Whetstone Montgomery A. W. Nelson, Birmingham Mercer Barnett, Birmingham; Richard Randolph Birmingham; D. N. Pike, La Grange Ga: B. Crawford, New Decatur Executive committee: Richard Randolph A. W. Nelson and R. M Jenkins of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13

crate reunion fund, and s226 from sums paid in by parents for the care of their children. The remainder was from the city. county and from personal contribu- tons. The house expenditures amount ed to $165S.S6, of which $997 25 are salaries. Mrs. W. H. Jeffries chairman of the ad- mission committee, reported 1Ss admis- sions during the year. and 115 dismissals. The smallest number at one time was 5s children in the home the largest "A, with an average of 67. Seven have been adopt ed, and seven have died, the majority being children infected or diseased before entrance. Twenty-one babies under years have been cared for.
 Mrs. w. L. Murdoch, chairman of the house committee, gave her report It was shown that an average cost of s69 90 was expended continually for groceries and meats, with total house expenditure of $l65S .5s, which amounted to the sum of s2 93 per capita a month to feed the children of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as fol- lows
 Edward Julius Krumnel of Ensley to Miss Ella Everson Stuart
 L. R. Parker of Atlanta to Mrs. Belle Howard.
 Albert G. Deshazo of Monroe, Ark, to Mrs. Alice Scroggins.
 Thomas J. Huey of Hueytown to Miss One Waldrop.
 Robert Collins of Ensley to Miss Moflie Morgan.
 Phillip Boisell of Pratt City to Miss Clara Pickett.
 Alex Basek of Brooksfde to Miss Emma Domi
 Morris silverfield of Bpssburg to Miss Etta Weinstein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
TERRACE IS
 LEGALLY PAR7 OF CI71

or any part thereof within six months next after said election" #5#
 The gist of Judge Lanes opinion is embodied in the last two paragraphs, which follow;
 q am of the opinion that the election held by the citizens of Mountain Terrace territory April 20 1908, was not in viola tlon of section 1O73 of the code, and that the respondent is not usurping his office, the information conceding that he is law fully in office, if said election was legally held.
 Tt is ordered and adjudged that the de- murrers to the information be and the same are hereby sustained and the re- lator declining to plead over, said infor- nation is hereby dismissed out of this court at the costs of the relator, George B. Ward, for which let execution issue against him and his sureties, B. A. Pep perman and R. H. Thaeh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
ROSY AND PLUMP Good Health From Right Food.

Its not new food to me-" remarked Va. man. in speaking of Grape-Nuts. About l2 months ago my wife was in very bad health, could not keep any thing on her stomach. The doctor rec commended milk, half water, but it was not sufficiently nourishing.
 "A friend of mine told me one day to try Grape-Nuts and cream. aThe result was really marvellous. My wife soon re- gained her usual strength and today is as rosy and plump as when a girl of 16.
 These are plain facts and nothing could say in praise of Grape-Nuts would exaggerate in the least the value of this great food"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich. Read 'The Road to We'll vile" in pkgs. 'There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
FIRST MEETING
 OF COMMITTEE

The executive committee of the Bir- mingham Music Festival association, Cap tain Frank P. O'Brien, chairman, met yesterday and made progress in the pre- lminary work. Every member of the committee was present.
 A committee on finance has been ap- pointed consisting of W. D. Nesbitt, A II. Ford and J. B. Shelby. There will be a joint meeting of the executive and finance committees at the Commercial club Friday at 11:3o a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
WINS
 EXCITING CONTEST

The Steele Smith team defeated the Cumberland Presbyterians at the Young Mems Christian association last night in the most exciting game of the Commer- cal league basketball series The score was tied at the end of the second half and Steele-Smith threw the lucky goal. Score, 20 to IS.
 The Porter Clothing Co. team held tue lead in the league by easily defeating its nnnonent