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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
SIX BURN TO DEATH IN EssP
 MASSACHUSETTS TesWN

Lexon, Mass, April 11.-Six persons lost their lives, three others badly burned and property loss of between 220o, 900 and sSO0,- 900 was caused by fire in the heart of the business section of this town early today.
 Four business blocks, two dwellings and two other structures were destroyed In section bounded by Franklin. Main, Houstic and Church streets The fire is believed to have started in the Cliff ford building, from spontaneous combus- tion.
 The dead
 Edward c. ventres, an electrician
 Mrs. Edward Ventres.
 Miss Lesie Ventres, aged F.
 Miss Alice French, bookkeeper.
 Miss Isabel Cook, bookkeeper.
 Miss Mary Sparks, school teacher.
 The injured:
 Mrs. Catherine Root and her two sons, George and Arthur; Severely burned.
 A fortunate shift of wind saved the public library and the fashionable Curtis hotel. In the hotel there were several Easter parties from New York and Bos- ton.
 The loss of life occurred in the Cliff ford building. where the blaze started. and resulted primarily from a series of explosions of paints, oils and dynamite, stored in the cellar of the James Clifford 3 Sons Co.,, hardware dealers.
 The fire was discovered by George Root, who lived with his mother and brother in the upper story of the Cliff ford block, three-story building, short 1y after 1 o'clock this morning. Hastily calling his brother and mother, all ran
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i down the stairs in their night clothes, shouting to the other occupants of the upper floors they went. They found the front door in flames, but the men wrenched it open and dashed through with their mother between them All sustained bad burns.
 The Roots barely had crossed the street before there was a terrific explosion in the building behind them, which shat tered windows within a wide radius and caused the fire alarm to ring. In an instant the Clifford block was wrapped in flames.
 Horace Perrill and his wife other oc- cupants Of the top floor, aroused by the shouts of the Roots, had got half way down the stairs when they saw the flames leaping up to bar their exit. Three women were below them try ing to get out through the front door He then rushed his wife through long corridor to the back of the stairs. where he got out in safety. All the other oc- cupants of the Clifford block I< their lives
 The death of Miss Alice French was one of the pitiful tragedies of the morn ing. While the fire in the Clifford block was at its height a woman was seen to climb out of a fame-filled room onto veranda and the second story with her night clothing and her hair ablaze Staggering to the railing the woman ieaped to the sidewalk beneath. landing in heap within five or six feet of the blazing wolls.
 While none of the beautiful summer residences that have made this town fa- nous, were threatened, many promin ent New York and Boston society people were at the Curtis hotel which was at one time threatened. They were prompt in their relief for the unfortunates driven out into the chin air of the early morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
FRENCH SHIPS IN
 BAD CONDITION

Toulon France, April 1.-The first visits of the parliament Investigating committee to the dockyard here have revealed, according to statements made by members of the committee, a scan dalous condition of affairs. The new battleship Justice has been found prac- tically to be useless, the plates sur rounding the after boilers being burned through and presenting grave danger. These will have to be replaced, and the work of renovating the vessel will take months. The stock of ammunition was also found to be incomplete.
 On a sister ship, the Iiberte, half the boilers are useless, owing to the lack of a small part which could not be pro- cured at Toulon. The shell filling work shops are in a lamentable condition. not even elementary precautions being observed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
CONFERENCE FOR
 EDUCATION TO MEET

Atlanta, April 1.-The 18th annual meeting of the conference for educa- tion in the south will assemble in At lanta on April IA for a three days ses- sion. This organization, so little known, Is one of the most unique in the south. It's underlying idea is to in terest laymen in education as civic responsibility. Within It's membership are business men, professional men, college men and in fact men of nearly every walk in life whose object in banding together is to raise the stan dard of citizenship in the section in which they live. They have realized that the only way to do this is to re- duce the percentage of illiteracy.
 The society was formed by the Rev. Edward Abbott rector of St. James parish of Cambridge, Mass, and was modelled upon the Lake Mohonk Indian conference in New York.
 The conference undertakes to develop and promote the idea of rural eco- nomics with a view of building up better and more comfortable home life among the poorer classes of the less thickly settled districts.
 Among the speakers who have pre- pared papers for the conference are Gif- ford Pinchot of the forestry service; Dr. E. E. Brown, United States com missioner of education; c. S. Barrett, president of the Farmers union Charles R. Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin; pr. John Lee Coulter of the University of Minnesota; pr. s. c. Mitchell president of the University of South Carolina i; Dean Lida Shaw King of the Woman's college. Brown university. and a score of others
 be meetings by sections, in which every phase of the uplift will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page l..

Page 1. Petroleum joker may stay in bill. Senate gets busy on tariff today. Niagaras voice is mute again. John Smith Is mobbed In Florida Six burn to death in Massachusetts town. American army up to full strength. Thrilling struggle to save mad woman.
 Page 2. More money used for education. Easter affects speculation. Haskels case Is not to be tried. Two undesirables must leave south Testimony ends in Sorsty case.
 Page 3. Jasper pleased with it's success. Star military company in the state.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Archie Heagin fatally shot by Miss Maude Kelley at Pratt City. Evangelist Brown addressed 1000 hear CTS during day at First Methodist church yesterday. Rev. Wallace Wear resigns from West End Baptist church. Walter Moore, Jr., dies at Mentone Advance premium list on agricultural exhibits sent out by State Fair associa- ton.
 Page 7. Hartselle shows rapid growth. Lumber situation in south Mississippi
 Page 8. Sports and sporting comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
JOKER MAY STAY IN BILL Though Perhaps It Was Not
 Intentional Fraud WILL TEST INTENTIONS Refusal To Correct Will Amount To Same Thins-Tariff Situation As
 It Appears Today-Taft Is
 Being Watched.
WILL TEST INTENTIONS

Washington, April Especial )-Thers was probably no direct attempt at fraud in the adoption of the Standard Oil pro- vision placing petroleum on the free list. by leaving of the words "and the prod ucts thereof" However. if there is any opposition to the correction it will be tan tamount to the same thing.
 The proper parliamentary procedure is for the House to pass a resolution re- questing the Senate to return to the House the Payne L.n. It would then be moved in the House to recommit the bill to the ways and means committee with instructions to amend by adding the words "and the products thereof' and report back to the House immediately.
 It will be remembered that Speaker Cannon was so much opposed to remov- ing the tariff on Standard Oil that he took the floor in It's defense. He may. therefore, decline to recognize anyone to move the passage of a resolution or what would be better. get in touch with Sen ator Aldrich and have him prevent tho Senate from granting the request of the House. Any opposition to the correction plainly puts the participants in the same attitude they would enjoy if they had deliberately deceived the House.
 The Situation.
 The whole tariff situation may he summed up in paragraph by saying that the reductions and increases being made by the republican members of the finance committee are almost wholly for the pur- pose of trading with the House. It looks as if the obvious result Is that the House bill is gone, the Senate bill, as it will be reported from the Senate finance com mittee this week. will be so much waste paper and that the old Dingley act, mas querading as a tariff revision measure, will be sent to the White House.
 This will suit both Aldrich and Payne
 There Is only one man who can prevent this attempted deception. The country which has heard a good deal about the backbone of William Howard Taft will soon have an opportunity to go on some thing besides hearsay.
 2ooo New Employees.
 Under the census Dill passed by the Sen ate yesterday 2000 new employees are pro- yided for. The state of Alabama will be allowed 47 places, Indiana 6, Kentucky 56. Mississippi 40 and Tennessee o2. The director of the census will decide upon a proper examination which will be held fin each state by the civil service comms- sion. The question of politics is entirely eliminated. those making the highest averages receiving the appointments. This city, which has heretofore filled the cen sus office will have but seven places.
 Twenty thousand women and girls em- polyed In the manufacture of hosiery are to come to Washington from Pennsylva- mia to make a demonstration in favor of the increased duties. The 40.0000O0 women in the United States who wear stockings will stay at home and pay the expenses of the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
\ 2A3A5 4oGE
 s MJIl AGAIN For Seeo5a Ha .a Memory
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RIVER IS FROZEN SOLID
Damage from Swollen Stream and Crush of Ice Will Reach More
 Than Million Dollars.
 Danger Not Over.

Buffalo, April 1.-The voice of Niagara was mute today for the second time in the memory of man. The first time was late northerly blow. the falls ran dry. Now, following a severe southwestern, the river is frozen solid from bank to bank.
 On Wednesday of last week the worst gale of the season and the most violent in the history of the weather bureau for April was recorded. The solid ice fields of Lake Erie were churned from end to end and piled into huge conglomerate mass at the lower end of the lake.
 At Niagara Falls there had been heavy ice bridge in the pool below the cataract since the middle of the winter. Under the impact of the mass of ice from the lake above and the added floods brought down by the wind the bridge gave way and began to surge down the rapids, but before 1t could win freedom in the ample waters of Lake Ontario, the wind shifted again to the north. Instant ly the moving foes packed at the mouth of the river. Each instant of cold con gealed the pack more solidly, and each hour brought added pressure from above.
 Unable to escape by it's natural chan nels, the level of the river rose by leaps and bounds. The highest flood level re- corded from previous years is 2S feet above the normal. Friday night the river was 40 feet above normal
 Conservative estimates place the dam age at $1,OO0,0o0.
 All estimates of ultimate damage are conditioned by what the weather may have in store. The best that can be hoped for is succession of calm, warm days. Then the ice will melt gradually and subside bit by bit.
 At this moment the upper reaches of the river are running clear, but as far as the eye can see the white mantle of the frost blankets the lake. If that great mass should be driven down onto the jam be- low, the damage would be inconceiv- able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
CROOKED BOUT IS
 CAUSE OF ARREST

New Orleans, April 11.-As sequel to a bout between Willie Jones of Brooklyn and Young Britt of Savannah at the West Side Athletic club in McDonoughville last night, James was arrested today by Jeffer- son parish authorities and lodged in jail at Gretna, just across the Mississippi river from New Orleans. He is charged with having obtained money under false pretenses.
 Last nights bout was abruptly halted in the thirteenth round when the referee declared that there was evidence of a frame up." The participants had de- manded and received $125 each as part payment before the fight began. Britt Is said to have been given check, but Jones was paid in currency. Jones' re- fusal to rive up the money paid him, after the bout had ended as it did, result ed in his ArreEt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12

ords of the various recruiting officers which show that in the period between January l, 1908. and February 20, 1909. no fewer than 169s4 applicants for enlist ment were rejected. From now on, there is to be a systematic weeding out of un- desirable soldiers to make room for prom ising youths of good character, whose names and addresses are being kept in a sort of preferred waiting list.
 By this means army men hope to- a the standard of the regular army : f> it will constitute a corps elite" t,s' 1, in morals and efficiency to asay n' ie military organizations of the Q \ Id.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
Thrilling Struggle
 To Sdpe Mad Woman
Inmate of New York Hospital Becoming Violently Insane Attempts to Jump From Window Sixty Feet Above Side
 walk-Fire Department Is Called out to Save Her.

New York, April 11.--A thrilling struggle to save a mad woman from suicide oc- cured last night on the ledge of the fifth story window of Hospital for Women st Eighteenth street and Second avenue
 The woman, Mrs. Nora Hickey, 8 years old was finally saved from jumping to the street by the pluck of doctor and nurse with the help of the fire depart ment.
 Mrs. Hickey who has been a patient for several weeks, became suddenly insane tonight, and in the temporary absence of the nurse. thrust her feet through the heavy plate glass window panes in her ward. Through the jagged hole thus made, she pushed her body cutting her
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self frightfully. and crept to the edge of the sill, 60 feet above the sidewalk. She was about to jump when Dr. Cranston Conkling and nurse, Mcdonald, who had heard the crash Of glass. caught her by the arms. The woman struggled, screamed and bit, but they held on. Oth- CT doctors and nurses came to her aid, and sheets were twisted about the wo- man who was dangling in the air, re- sieting rescue with insane fury.
 The nurses and doctors, five in number could do nothing but hold the woman and some one in the crowd, who had gathered In the street below, realized this and a fire alarm was turned in, and the fire apparatus came clattering to the scene. Ladders were run up and the wo- man was carried to safety by firemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
American Arnly Is Up To Full Strength
Announced That All Recruiting Offices Will Be Dscontin ued Temporarily Except for the Reenlstment of Time
 Expired Men-Standard of Army to Be Raised

New York, April 11.-For the first time since the Spanish war; the United States army is recruited to it's full capacity. This fact has been made public with the posting of an order signed by the adju- tant general of the army, by which all recruiting offices are temporarily discon- tinued, except in the case of time expired men, to whom the privilege of re-enlist- ing is given.
 The fact that the vacancies hereto fore existing have been filled with care and discrimination Is attested by the rec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12

Arcadia, Fla. April 11.-John Smith. the negro who late yesterday afternoon at tempted criminal assault on Miss Mary Ewing, two miles from this city, by drag ging her from a buggy. was captured here early this morning and lynched.
 The negro was taken from the sheriff and his deputies at an early hour this morning and hanged to a tree.
 Miss Ewing, who had been to the city on a shopping tour, was returning to her home. four miles from the city, when the negro attacked her. The young wom- an begged, fought and prayed to the black fiend to let her go, and offered to give him $100 in cash if he would accompany her home, but this did not stop the brute.
 Will Knowles and his brother, walking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
STEEPLECHAsE HANDICAP. Journalistic Wins $1o,ooo and the
 Cup.

Paris. April n.-At the Auteuil course the prize of the President of the Re- public, a steeplechase handicap of s1o,0oo and cup, at two miles and five furlongs. was won by E. Fischhoff's Journaliste.
 c. Klein's ChIoral was second, and H. de Munns Trianon III was third. F. R. Hitchcock's Stokes finished fourth. Mir. Hitchcock also ran Hylas, the fa- nous American hurdler, but he fell =
 The beautiful Easter weather attracted a record attendance at the course. Pres ident Fallieres and numerous persons prominent in French and American so- ciety being among those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
JOHN SMITH IS LYNCHED
 BY A MOB IN FLORIDA

some distance from the scene, heard the woman's screams and rushed to her as sistanee
 The brute made his escape. After talk ing Miss Ewing to her home the men rushed to this city, spread the news and bloodhounds. followed by posse of 3o0 men, were soon on the trail The negro was found at a turpentine camp and taken before his victim, who positively identified him. Sheriff Freeman and his deputies succeeded in placing Smith in Jail but being afraid of attack, attempted to spirit him out of Arcadia when they were met by an automobile party, held up and forced to give up the prisoner.
 The negro pleaded for mercy, but the mob carried him to the edge of the city where they strung him up to tree. where his body was still hanging this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
Club Is Refused Charter.

Jackson, Miss. April Ex-Governor Noel has turned down the charter of the Pass Christian Recreation club for the req son that 1t did not contain clause to the effect that no liquors were to be sold or handled on the premises. The object of the club was to furnish it's members with all kinds of amusements, boating fishing, hunting. etc, and In the event it amends the charter so as to assure the governor that the object does not include the handling or the serving of intoxicants, it win be app proved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
PRESIDENT TAFT
 WATTS AT CHURCH
While Wife Delays Chief Executive Holds Informal Reception
 on the Steps.

Washington, April 11.-President Taft Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Taft is a member, today Afterward he was compelled to hold an informal recep- tion on the steps of the church. A large crowd was waiting outside to get a glimpAs of him.
 The President made his exit from the church in advance of Mrs. Taft, and it was while waiting for her that large number of persons passed by and sa- luted him. When Mrs. Taft came forth the impromptu reception was abruptly halted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
French Journalist Dead.

Paris. April 11-Paschal Grousset died in this city yesterday. He was journalist and communist and served as minister of foreign affairs in the commune. He was born in Corsica in 1S44. In 1870 he sent a second, Victor Noir, to Prince Pierre Bonaparte to ask satisfaction on the field of honor for certain attacks published In a newspaper. Noir was shot by the prince in an altercation over the incl dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
CALL ISSUED.
Leaders of Liberal Party Will Meet
 At St. Louis.

Atlanta, April 11.-A call for meet ing of the national executive committee and state committees of the liberal party at St. Louis June 29 was issued today by Charles J. Moore, chairman of the na tional executive committee of the party.
 The meeting, it is announced, will be for the purpose of devising ways and means for better organizing the party and conducting the party organization for the next four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
MARATHON BY NIGHT. Bt. Yves and Shrubb Are Matched for
 Race at New York.

New York. April 11.-Henri St. Yves. Inc Frenchman who won the recent in- le-national Marathon derby. has been matched to meet Alfred Shrubb of Eng and in 15-mile race at American League park here, Saturday, April 24.
 1.e race will take place at night md will be run in the glare of hund- feds of electric lights esnAeiallv strung |nr the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
New University President.

Tallahassee, Fla. April 11.-A. A. Hurphree has been elected president of the University of Florida. vice An
 drew sledd, resigned. Murphree is University of Nashville graduate. He was for eight years president of Flor ida State college and for four years president of the Florida Female college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
Tobacco Warehouse Burned.

Lancaster, Pa, April n.-The tobacco warehouse of Charles w. Bitner was destroyed by fire yesterday with it's contents, consisting of between 1900 and 1400 cases of tobacco. The loss on the contents Is 10000 and on the build ing 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
acleanlna un Days"

Decatur, April 11.--tSpecial l-At the re- quest of the City Beautiful league. Mayor Henry A. Skeggs will issue proclama- ton next week naming the first Wednes
 days and Thursdays as "cleaning I> days in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-12
Governor LilIey Improves.

Hartford, Conn, April 11.-There was marked improvement in the condi- tion today of Gov. George l.. Lilley
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R n caruer Dead.

Chicago, April 11.-(Special)-R. D. Car yer. formerly secretary of the Southern Steel company, died here today after an illness of three weeks of pneumonia.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29

r. US made a raid on the place and
wanted possession Of some slot ma
chimes containing obscene pictures.
The proprietor then offered to take
the machine out, but tho ladies want
ed possession Of the machines % that
they would not be put In commissson
again when the proprietor t.ok 6ro
extinguishers and cot them TO going
and turned tho hose on tho ladies %
drive them out. but in spite Of the frs
extinguishers and tho thorough
drenching they received they stuck
to their task. When formaldehydo
was burned that drove all occupants
from the room and tho ladies war
among the last to leave. Tho SLOT
machines were taken to Minot BY
Deputy Sheriff Olson and number ol
warrants were served the next day.
Mrs. g. H. Rhodes arrived Last
Thursday from Iowa Falls. L., 10
Join her husband whore they win
make their future homo on Aelf
farm adjoining Portal.
A petition IL being circulated
among the business men Of Portal
to have Deputy Sheriff Olson dr.
charged from his duties to that o@oe
on account Of his being called Int
service over the pool room raid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson have sold
their household effects and moved TO
Kisby, Canada. Mr.. stevenson was
grain buyer in charge Of an elevator
here and goes to Canada to take
charge of an elevator.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-29
Hog Raj ing A'Science
A. Anderson Tells How He Makes Money Raising Pork
ers in North Dakota-Farmer Can Go Into
Business Too Extensively >

J. J. Anderson, north prairie
farmer. has the hog raising business
down to a science. Mr.. Anderson
had but three brood sows last year.
yet he raised "a porkers, selling them
in the fall for $3.50. Besides, he kill
ed three of the beat ones for him
self. which dressed At 400, $50 and
100 pounds. Mr.. Anderson has sew
eral young pigs growing. that will
probably tip the scales at 200 pounds
before snow flies. He says a farmer
can possibly 60 into the bualness on
too big a scale, which probably &C
counts for many claiming that their
hogs eat their heads OF. However.
every farmer can successfully raise