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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
DEMAND A BETTER TEAM
Trustees of Tennessee University DO
Not Like Brand of Football.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 13.-The
trustees of the University of Tennes-
see. who have written asking an ex-
PLANTATION from the faculty for the poor
showing OF the football team during
the last season. have been notified that
students are being watched for other
results than athletics" The varsity
failed to score till the last game of the
season Several of the trustees were
once athletes and they say they will
investigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
M'Go0RTY LOSES AT DUBLIN
Decision of Referee, Awarding Bout
to Lancaster, Kissed.

Dublin, Dec. BIN a twenty round
contest tonight Tom Lancaster of Eng
land won on points over Eddie Nc
Goorty of Oshkosh. Wis. The decision
displeased the. crowd, as Lancaster
was nearly knocked out twice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
TRAPPERS MAKING MONEY
High Price of Furs Leads to Big Re-
turns for Their Work.

With furs at their present prices,
trappers along the streams and in the
lowlands in this vicinity are making
big incomes this winter. Their best
revenue producer is the muskrat,
which is more numerous than any 9th
er fur producer the pelt of which is
worth working for. One trapper who
works along the Hennepin canal IN
Whiteside county is said to make from
SO to $50 day and another man who
operates in the upper end of Rock Is
land county and in the 'Dosia has al
ready this season cleared $4,000 and
expects to earn as much more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Bout Postponed.

Los Angeles. Dec 13.-The 1O-round
bout scheduled TO take place between
Frank Picato and Ad Wolgast in this
city tomorrow was postponed until
Dec. 81 Picato's manager asked for
the postponement, asserting Picato is
suffering from the grip. He forfeited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
WARMED OVER

Dan Miller. a St Louis semi-pro, has
been signed by Peoria.
The South Atlantic league has cut
its circuit down to six clubs.
Manager Jack Mccarthy is writing
to all the big managers III the country
with a view of booking exhibition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Paris Bout is Called Draw.

Paris, Dec. 13.-In the fight here last
night between Sam McVea and Joe
Jeannette. the American colored heavy
weights. the referee declared the bout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Skaters, Attention.

Remember prize skaters masquerade
at the roller rink Wednesday, Dec Is.
Full costume affair. Usual prices.
Band Saturday afternoons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

5000 which he put up to insure Plea
to's appearance.
3 Americans Down Cuban Team.
Havana, Dec. 13.-The American
baseball team yesterday defeated the
Almendares by a score of 4 to l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If st fails TO
cure. z. w. Groves signature is on
each box. rs cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
See Us Today
FIDELITY LOAN co.

a draw after 80 rounds. The decision
created an uproar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

This war talk in the big leagues has
resulted in a threat to form new
outlaw league to compete for business
in Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus. Pitts
burg, Toledo and Cincinnati If Muir
phys scheme for syndicating the ma
tional game gets a fOothold the out
laws will have the support of the pub
lie in its fight upon the syndicate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

games for his team next spring. He is
trying to land the New York Giants,
Chicago Cubs. Detroit Tigers, Louis
vile, Minneapolis, Toledo and several
others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

Heinie Christianson. pitcher with
Aurora the past season, has been sign
ed by Springfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Give
Money

A Rock Island Savings
Bank book will make an
acceptable Christmas gift
one that will be ap-
preciated by children, rel
atives, friends or en-
ployes.
BY depositing 81 or more
you can open a savings
account in the name Of
any person, and we viii
mail the book so that it
will be received Christmas
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

10 Interest Paid
on Deposits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
shnnty, Cheap literature

Another boy who has been
brought to my notice was a truant
also. He lived in shanty with sew
eraI other boys. They read cheap
literature and did other harmful
things which so often are the cause
of a boys downfall. He stole a
bicycle and was arrested. On being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
]. RAMSER,

Watch inspector for c., r. !. 6 P.
and c., 3. & @. railroads. Opposite
New Harper house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

St Louis, December 23.-Eight men were killed and the lives of 400 others were imperllled by an explosion of gas in mine of the Chicago and Carterville Coal company at Herrin, Ill.,. late today. Open lamps carried by the mine engineer and his assistants caused the disaster, ac- eording to a telephone message from the mine office to the Associated Press in this city. There were three men and boy in the engineers party and all lost their lives.
 Prompt action by the management of the mine resulted in the safe exit of the hundreds of men who were at work be- low ground.
 Within five minutes of the first reports of the explosion, the miners in the imme diate vicinity of the accident were started toward the surface, and on the return trip of the cages rescuers were lowered into entries number and west, where the catastrophe occurred The dead.
 w. T. Pierce, mine engineer: Eugene Barrett, assistant engineer; Thomas Will Hams, assistant manager; George Snyder, miner: Salvatore Greece, miner; Pietro Romeo, laborer, and Thomas Harber, miner.
 James Chimney, superintendent of the mine. and Robert Hueston manager. headed the first relay of rescuers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
TODAY'S AGE HERALD.

1--Prince Albert made King of Bel
 gium. Switchmen's strike to be settled
 speedily.
 Candidates for McLaurin's seat. Eight men killed in mine explosion. Red Cross will aid Nicaraguans. Eight-year- girl is sh oplifter. Dixie is most popular song. Mysterious airship again appears. Preparing for Snead trial. 2+Ensleys new auto engine arrives. MacVeagh's plan to raise money. 3-Poor children are made happy. Testimony to be taken early in 4-Editorial comment. Especial Christmas services at litur- s gica1 churches.
 H. L. Martin shot in dispute over pool game.
 Lee Long favors majority rule in primary.
 Architects working on plans for courthouse annex.
 Salvation Army baskets ready for distribution this afternoon. State politics will be quiet untr meeting of committee January g4 Four arrests made on shoplifting charges. 6--Schley's demand creates rumpus. Insurgents will march on mana- qua.
 American consul asked to report 7--Birmingham social news. S--Big battleship Utah launched 9----Iively trading in stock market. Cotton continues to advance. Upward turn in wheat market examined in divorce suit. Big city may need bond issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Statue of Thomas Jefferson.

Washington, December 23.-Further
 legislation by Congress will be neces-
 sary before the S5000 appropriated by
 that body in 1904 for procuring a site
 and plans for the proposed monument
 to Thomas Jefferson will be available.
 In 1906 Augustus St. Gaudens, then in poor health, consented to make the
 designs for the memorial, but his death intervened before the work had been finished. There is law requiring un- expended balances yearly to be turned into the treasury The comptroller Of the treasury, in response to an inquiry from the commission, replied that the s50O0 was no longer available for the
 purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Eighf Men Lose LipeS
 By Explosion In Mine

Despite the black damp which flowed into the chambers adjoining those in which Pierce and his party were killed, these men plunged into the workings.
 Three bodies blocked their path Nasty examination showed that the men were alive and they were rushed to the surface. One of them was A. J. Hueston. brother of the manager. All are expected to re- cover. \
 The rescuers next found the bodies of Snyder, Greece, and Romeo. None of these men had been burned, the condi- tions of the eorpses testlfying mutely to the force of the concussion. Harber's body was badly burned The valiant eff forts of the rescuers to penetrate more deeply into the works were repulsed by increas sing banks of after-damp. The ven- tilating apparatus of the mine had not been damaged, but 1t could not cope with the gases, and Chimney and Hueston and their helpers were forced to retreat. leav- ing the bodies of Pierce and his com panions.
 Fire also began to gain headway, and it is not expected that the bodies can he re- covered before tomorrow. Tonight all ef- forts are being directed toward fighting the flames. ConditionA are such that 1t is hoped they will be confined to the two entries affected by the explosion.
 News of the disaster spread through Herrin and there was a rush to the shaft house of hystericai women and crying children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

St. Paul, December 23---At a confer ence today, in the office of Governor Eberhart. which was attended by all the representatives of the railway counsel of the American Federation of Labor, representatives of all the Twin City lines affected by the switchmen's strike, Gov ernor Eberhart, his secretary, members of the state railway commission and Labor Commissioner w. D. McEwen, proposals were made by both the railroad and the switchmen looking towards a settlement of the strike. No agreement was reached at the conference, which lasted until o'clock, and it was agreed to meet again at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning to con- tinue negotiations.
 The railroads proposition is to agree to employ as many of their former employees as they have room for, under the present agreement, until the termination of the conference now going on between the switchmen and the railroads in the Chi cago district when the Twin City roads will agree to meet any addition in pay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
MYSTERY OF AIRSHIP IS
 PUZZLING THE WISE ONES

Boston, December 23.-Following the re- port from Worcester last night of the discovery above that city of a strange,
 moving light, apparently the searchlight of a dirigfble aircraft, stories of similar lights seen tonight from villages east of Worcester and even from Boston com mon have come to Boston. People in the towns of Marlboro, South Birmingham. Ashland, Grafton, North Grafton, Upton, Hopedaie and Northboro turned out in throngs to view a ins sterious light in the heavens. Many declared that the light had all the appearance of a strong searchight, and while they could dis cover no framework behind 1t, such as an aeroplane would have, they were posi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
 IS SICK IN BED

Jacksonville. Fla, December 2s.- Hon. William Jennings Bryan, who has been in this city several days, the guest of his cousin, ex-Governor William s. Jennings, was too i'll tonight to deliver his scheduled address at the Duval the atre for the benefit of local hospital. MT. Bryan is suffering from severe cold and is threatened with pneumonia. He has cancelled all future dates. and will remain here for several days.
 message from the bedside of Hon. William J. Bryan at 10:3c o'clock to- night was to the effect that he was resting easy. but still confined to his bed. His condition is no way serious, but his physicians say that it will be necessary for him to remain within doors for several days, thereby wafd- ing off the threatened case of pneu- monfa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
SWifchmen'S s Strike To
 Be Settled Speedily

or working conditions granted the Chi cago switchmen by Chicago lines.
 In their counter proposition the switch men agree to arbitrate under the arbitra- ton act of 1898, but insist that separate negotiations be conducted with the Twin City lines in St. Paul.
 The switchmen's proposition asks that the hearings be conducted by representa- tives of the employees and the companies without the aid of attorneys as far as possible.
 President H. B. Perhan of the Ameri- can Federation Railway Department council when asked today if the 2-cent differential in wages said to have been granted the mountain divisions would serve in any way to hinder negotiations, said:
 Such small details will not stand in the way of a settlement"
 Governor Eberhart, through whose eff forts the railroads and strikers were brought together, was in a hopeful frame of mind today.
 '"The situation looks good me to- he said. "and I believe an agreement will soon be reached"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
ROOSEVELT'S SON
 KILLS SITATUNGA

Kampala, Uganda, December 29.-Kermit Roosevelt has secured a fine specimen of the male sitatunga. Colonel Roosevelt has not sighted this rare game.
 During a reception for the Americans at the home of F. A. Knowles, the sub-com- missioner, a native band from the Cath olic mission rendered the Star Spangled Banner, and then sang the words, first in English and later in their own lan- guage, a translation having been made and rehearsed for the occasion Colonel Roosevelt said he was delighted.
 The expedition got under way for Hoima this afternoon. Before leaving the mem bers of the party had luncheon at the home of Mr. Knowles. Colonel Roosevelt and Kermit are making side trip to hunt leopards and will rejoin the expedi- tion tomorrow
 The Indian merchants here have pre- scented Mr. Roosevelt with number of pieces of ivory and Congo curios.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
GOLD AND SILVER PRODUCTION.
Great Increase Is Shown in Output For
 Last Year.

Washington December 23.--The worlds production of gold and silver for the calendar year 1908 is astirnated by the bureau of the mint, based upon official and unofficial information io have been:
 Gold 2l31S 4S0 fine ounces. of the value Of s4il ,932, 200.
 Silver, 203 1S6,S70 fine ounces, of the com mercial value of s10S eS4 Jt0.
 Compared with 1907 there was an n- crease in the gold product valued at s3i 376,so0 and in silver an increase of 1s.- 992. 800 fine ounces. The greatest increase in the product of gold in any country of the world was In Africa, which in- creased from sl5l 69s, 600 in 1907 to Sl66,- 52o.5oo in 1908 The increase in the Unit ed States was s4.1e4soo. Mexico's in- crease was s3, 69o, 100
 The largest increase in the produce ton of silver was in Mexico and amount ed to 125l7.0c0 fine ounces Canada fol- lowed with an increase of S,326, t0O fine ounces. There was decrease in the sil- yer production of the United States as compared with 1907 of 4,oil,o00 fine ortaces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

army at Rama has been carefully guaEd- ed from the public. Various rumors have been current. but alleged official dis patches from General Gonzales claimed victory for the government troops. These have been spread broadcast but the truth has at last begun to filter through and Managuans are learning through va rious sources that the revolutionists have won the battle around Rama and are soon to turn their guns in the direction of the capital.
 The present government is in no con- dition to oppose the advance of General Estrada's army. President Madriz has behind him a strong political force, but few fighting men, and no preparations have been made to repel an attack. Gen. eral vasquez is now here on sick leave.
 Only a few days ago he was al Rama, but left his forces under command of Gonzales. General Toledo, who recently was at the head of the Zelayan forces at Greytown, which was said to be sur rounded by the insurgents. Is also here.
 pr. Julian Irias resigned today as min fster general. At one time there was talk of placing Dr. Irias In command of the army, and 1t was believed that he might be permitted to hold high posi- tion under the Madriz presidency. But his unpopularity was shown at recent public gatherings. when he was hissed and hooted down when he attempted to speak.
 The Mexican minister left here this morning for Corint0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Senator McLaurin's Funeral.

Brandon, Miss, December 23-The fu- neral of the late United States Senator A. J. McLaurin, who lied suddenly at his home here Wednesday night will take place at the Methodist church Fri day morning at 10:30 o'clock The ob- sequies will be wholly without estenta- tion. At family conference this morn ing it was decided not to accept the of fer of a state funeral or await the ar- rival of congressional delegation.
 The services will be conducted by Rev. c. F. Emery, pastor of the Methodist bers of the visiting clergy.
 All of the members of the immediate family were at home when the end came excepting his son, A. J. MeLaurin. Jr., who was in Jackson on legal business, and arrived few minutes later; and his daughter Mrs. J. T. Kerry of this city, who reached home early this morn ing.
 Plans had been made for family reunion during the holidays at which the surviving brothers and other mem bers of the family had promised to be present.
 Governor Noel telegraphed his condol- ,'ences to the family last night, accom- panied by a request that the body be allowed to lie in state in the rotunda of the state capitol. but the family pre- ferred a private funeral.
 The interment of the dead senator will take place in the village cemetery at Brandon by the side of l'is four broth CTS who have died within the past h years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
COTTON BULLS ARE
 MAKING MILLIONS

New York, December 2s The bullish enthusiasm which has attended the cot ton market in it's recent advances to- day secured for the first time in five years 16 cents a pound for the staple on the New York exchange. While the May option at 1601 cents today was the only cotton on the list to reach the ls- cent quotation the entire list advanced slightly and still holds higher than at any time since the Sully boom in 1901
 The bull campaign now on is said to be headed by Col W. P Brown and French B. Hayne of New Orleans. who were associated with 5uly five years ago, and by k. G. Scales an1 James A
 Patten, the Chicago grain operator. The aggregate profits or this Jig four are rumored to amount to about S13.0000 QUO.
 The bulls now predict 17-eent cotton before the end of January. The record during the Sully boom was 17.51 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

St. Louis, December 2s.-An s-year-old girl, whose cheeks are constantly dim pied with smiles, whose blue eyes beam with innocence and candor, is held at the Carr street police station as the ''baby shoplifter.'
 She is Annie Pavlinski. daughter of Frank Pavlinski 16l4 North Ninth street. She has been arrested three times for theft, has spent two weeks In the in- dustrial school and escaped, has run away from home dozens of times and makes a practice of slipping out of bed after her family is asleep and offering money from her father and her big brother Tony.
 She was found asleep in 9 hallway, scantily clad, and blue with cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
DIXIE IS MOST POPULAR
 OF ALL AMERICAN SONGS

Washington, December 2s-"Dixie'' has finally been officially proclaimed as first in American songs and music in patriotic popularity" Such is the verdict of o. G.. T. Sonneck, chief of the division of mu- sic of the Library of Congress, who has just issued from the government press an exhaustive report on four famous Amer ican musical compositions.
 Yankee Doodle,'. he says, though no longer a national song, is stifi a national air and second only to Dixie" in the pop ularity contest.
 The origin and evolution of Yankee Doodle" "Star-Spangled Banner" Hall Columbia" and America" are treated in full detail in MT. Sonneck's volume, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
EIGHT YEAR OLD GIRL IS
 AN EXPERT SHOPLlFTER

A pitying policeman took her to the matron of the Carr street district where it was learned she had run away from home Tuesday after rifling her brothers pockets of s1.50.
 Annie's first exploit was robbing a mo- tion store of 60 cents worth of toys She was arrested, but the proprietor refused to prosecute.
 Two weeks later she entered & grocery store, concealed herself under a counter and stole SIS from the grooers till. Her investments In candy md toys caused suspicion she was arrested again ana sentenced to the industrial school.
 Fourteen days later, ragged and blithe, she reappeared at horne, having es- capped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

New York, December 23.-Now that the grand jury of Essex county, New Jer- sey, has indicted all three sisters, Vir- ginia Wardlaw, Mrs Caroline w. Mar tin and Mrs. Mary Snead. for the murder of Mrs. Ocey W. Snead, the East Orange bathtub victim, the New Jersey authori- ties have 30 days in which to remove Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Snead from New York county for trial. Prosecutor Mott of Newark, N. J., said today that he eX- pected to have all three sisters within his Jurisdiction by the middle of next week. He will endeavor to place them all on trial at the same time, but it is likely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Senator Nelson got up to leave the
Mrs. Russell saee's Gifts.

New York, December 23.-Mrs. Rus- sell Sage made her customary Christ mas offering to the Central park em- gloves today. This year her gift amounts to S1925 in ive-dollar gold
 Iieces. Blue jackets from the 16 bat lleships of the Atlantic fleet began to invade the city today and tonight. There will be 10000 tackles on shore leave here for the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
PREPARING FOR TRIAL
 IN THE SNEAD MYSTERY

that the defendants will oppose him and ask for a separate trial for each woman.
 It is now thought the prosecutor will have all his evidence in hand In time to present his case early in the new year. It was understood tonight that in the meantime he will leave for the south to investigate the career of the Wardlaws there.
 There was a rumor tonight that New Jersey detectives who visited Brooklyn today discovered 90 more suicide notes similar to those found when Mrs. Martin was arrested here in an uptown hotel Prosecutor Mott tonight would not con- firm or deny the rumor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Airnhln ie Anain Seen.

facsimles of the original manuscripts are given.
 The history of Yankee Doodle is de- scribed as "a perfect maze of conflicting stories" and countless additions to and variations from the original AS many as fourteen variations of the Star Spangled Banner" are noted accom- panied by a gradual. process of polishing and modification.
 The year in which America" was sung in public is given as 1892, but the exact place and the date we've no, definitely as- certained. Hail Columbia is strictly a product of the United States in both words and music, in standardization to America" and the Star Spansied Ban ner, both of which partly originated in England.