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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Buffalo Jones SdyS
 He W'n Beat Record
 M|Ie By RooseUelt

on bears and found them slow and lum- berlng and easy victims. He next ex- tended himself bit and roped few elk. This was too easy. His last and prize feat was the lassooing of mountain lions.
 Buffalo Jones is 0 years old. looks 70 and feels 4O and has the courage of 2-year-old-
 It was while he was chaperonine some New York hunters through Arizona last summer, showing them few things which could be done with rope that the trip to Africa was suggested and Jones. who had exhausted this country 50 far as wild game goes, fell in with the idea at once.
 1t is said that the men behind Jones in the enterprise are Francis W. Bird, young attorney, the law partner or Eiihu Root, Jr., and Arthur Fowler. wealthy New Yorker who has already made one big game trip into Africa
 At the present Buffalo Jones is some where east of Kansas City. headed in this direction and he is bringing with him two graduate COW punchers, two COW ponies, trained to roping and dozen dogs which have already had experience m trailing mountain lions.
 Buffalo Jones expects to sail from New York early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
MEXICO ANTICIPATES NO
 TROUBLE OVER ZELAYA

now since he has resigned the presi- dency of Nicara qua, and as such had perfect right to make the request. At what port he expects to land or where he intends to go, we have not been informed According to our ad- vices. the United States vessels which were there and could have opposed his authorization made no effort to do so. The United States government, which is a prudent government, cannot ob- Ject to our course, and we do not ex- pect that it will"
 MT. Mariscal reiterated his previous disclaimer of intention to take Zelaya aboard when tho Guerrero went to Cor into and said that 1t was ''only within a day or two that he had asked to be allowed to board the vessel"
 As to Zelaya's destination, both of ficia1s claimed ignorance. He may wish to land at Salina Cruz and simply pass across the isthmus to take a steamer for some foreign port" said MT. Garnboa, Cor he may choose to land at Acapulco or Manzanillo or some oth- CT Pacific coast port and catch a steam CT for Japan. On the other hand, he may come to this city. which he has the same right to do as any other citi- zen of any nation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
LIVELY RIOT IN
 BAPTIST CHURCH

Washington, Ind, December 2o-In riot at the General Baptist church, one mile west of this city, late last night, Willis FL lis and Ed Heron were cut on the head by thrown bricks and Tolivar Chapel was badly cut up while many men and women who used the windows to escape were injured. Tho three injured men are not expected to live
 The trouble began when Claud Holton, Arnold Hoiton, Chester Turner, Robert Holton and four others entered the church and began a disturbance Four policemen were sent to quiet the rioters. but the officers were d.sarmed. While they were coming back to town for endorsements the men began fighting among themselves. The women, in or- der to protect their children. threw them through the windows. The three Holtons and Turner were arrested.
 Another small riot took place at a dance last night About $ people received minor bruises. Twenty-three arrests were made today for the two disturbances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

Washington, December 25.-(Special.)- The escape of Zelaya from Nicaragua on Mexican gunboat and the belief that Zelaya will make his way to Belgium. escaping punishment for the killing of Cannon and Groce, will be discussed in Congress next week.
 Senator Rayner of Maryland has a reso- lution before the senate committee on for eign relations providing for the appre- hension and punishment of zelaya. Critics of the administration in it's failure to bring about the punishment of Zelaya will endeavor to bring out this reason. On this effort opportunity will be afforded for a discussion of the course of Secretary Knox with reference to zelaya and the Me araguan situation. Senator Rayner would not comment on the matter today. It Is known, however, that he is unwilling to let the matter drop where it is- He wants Zeiaya punished. Some other senators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Boy saves Three Lives.

Terre Haute, Ind. December 25.-(Spe- cial.) l.)--Allan Blood, 14 years old, of Graysville, Ind, saved three lives today by such quick action and courage that his act will be called to the attention of the Carnegie hero fund. Three boys broke through the ice while skating. Allan Blood broke q limb from tree and taking hold of another limb broke the shore ice until he waded up to his neck He then extended the branch to the boys who were cling'ng to the ice and pulled them one after the other to fho shore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Florida Lumberman Dead.

Jacksonville. Fla, December 25.-W. w. Gunner, one of Jacksonville's most prominent citizens. died at his home here at ! o'clock tonight. after lingering illness. MT. Gunner was at the head of the biz Gunner Lumber company and the Gunner Phosphate works. and was vice president of the Cook-Cummer Steamship company, which runs a line of schooner barges between Jacksonville and Philadelphia and Providence in the lumber and coal trade,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
OPEN TRIAL ASKED
 FOR RUSSIANS

St. Petersburg. December @.-Nichoias Tschaikovsky and Catherine Bresnko- yskaiya, who are charged with being members of the revolutionary organi- zation, will be put on trial in Febru- ary. Copies of the indictment found against them were served today.
 There is petition now on file in Pre- mier stolypins office signed by about ZOO prominent citizens of New York, Chi cago. Boston and Philadelphia, request ing assurances from the premier that Techaikovsky and Madame Bresnko- vsklxaiya will be given an open ana public trial.
 Both of the defendants in the pres ent case have served long terms of exile in Siberia. Tschaikovsky who visited the United Statets in 1907. where he pleaded for the cause to which his life has been devoted, was arrested on his return to Russia and immured in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. For some time he has been at liberty on bail. nendinK his trial. owing to serious breakdovn in health Madame Bresko- vskaiya also has visited the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Snow in New York citx-

New York, December 25-(special )-- New York city and vicinity was visited today by what threatened to be a real blizzard. High winds swirled the snow into banks and the white covering be- came ankle deep even in spots where the wind did not rush with such violence. Theatres, restaurants, hotels and the street railway companies suffered because or the storm, which kept the majority of New forkers at home. preventing them from visiting places of amusement
 A striking incident in connection with the storm was the search through New Jersey by John w. Staley, one of the most prominent men of Detroit, for his wife, Mrs. Staley, who has been i'll at the bancroft resort at Butler, N. J., and who escaped during her suffering Her husband got 50 men together and all took automobiles and secured the country. The wind was particularly strong and the snow blinding. The men kept grimiy on. however and finally the woman was traced to Meyers hotel, Hoboken. She was taken back to the resort.
 The storm was general throughout the country and railroads from the great steam lines to the trolley were hard hit hy- the visitation the severest of this sea son.
 In New York the Metropolitan streeh Hallway company has great difficulty in keeping It's cars running. They had the sweepers going all night, but neyerthe less schedules were disrupted and trafYio on both trolleys and ''L' lines was of the snail-lilSe character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Sea Tragedy Is Averted.

Queenstown. December s5.-(Special.)- A possible tragedy of the sea has been averted by the finding of the disabled steamer Cuban of the Leyland line by the steamer Bohemian of the same com pany. The Cuban left New Orleans De- cember 2 for Liverpool and Bohemian left Liverpool December 1e for New York When both ships were well at sea the Bohemian sighted her sister ship flying distress signals. The Cuban had lost her rudder and her steering gear was useless. The Bohemian took the Cuban in tow and went off Kinsale, and got aid from q tug. The three vessels passed Browhead, 70 miles west of here. today After the Bohemian was assured of the Cuban's safety she started back for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Fatal Auto Accident.

Terre Haute, Ind, December 25.--(Spe- cial)-Mrs. James Proctor was instantly killed and Dr. Curtbaugh fatally in jured when an automobile turned turtle near 6ylvania. north of here. Mrs. Proc tors S-year-old stepson escaped injury. The machine skidded, on the snow, com- ing down a steep grade. Mrs. Proctor fell under the machine and was badly mangled. Dr. Curtbaugh also was caught under the heavy part of the ma chine and when surgeons arrived at a farm house to which he was carried they found him dying, His home is in Tangier, and Mrs. Proctor lives in Port land Mills. He was taking her to Free man to spend Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
syrians Are Satisfied.

Washington, December 25.-Claiming that there is no further need of effort to prove the right of Syrians to natur- alization as American citizens, he hav- ing accomplish ed all that was nee essary in that direction Dr. Justin g.
 Kirreh has now taken up with the proper government and state authorities the question of distributing to Syrians throughout the United States 310.0oO which they have contributed to the United syrian society during the past few months for pressing their cam paign for citizenship. Dr. Kirreh has taken steps to have thls money re- turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Chicago Has Heavy Fall of Snow and Many States
 Report BIizzaTds
STORM IF SNOW FALLS
 IN GREATER NEW YORK
Thirteen Inches Deep Is the White Covering Earth at Capital of Illinois and Cold Weather
 Is Generally Felt.

Chicago, December 25.-(special. )-The worst snowstorm of the year was tho Christmas gift of the clements to the middle west In lavish generosity it was excelled only this evening when a slushy blanket siv inches thick covered Chicago streets
 From the Missouri river east to the Att lantic the country was in the grasp of the storm. With railroad schedules prac- tically abandoned passenger trains on all lines were from six to 10 hours behind time. Street railway service was almost at standstill. cold wave doggIng be- hind the blizzard felt itself toward night. Fair and colder weather is predicted for tomorrow.
 The snow brought to many unemployed men the opportunity to earn Christmas dinner and a little more besides.
 Many poor fellow who had travelled far in the expectation of passing Christi mas in happy reunion with friends or relatives, spent the day instead watching the miles of snowbound farms and forest glide slowly past his car window. Some of the wayfarers on trains arriving 10 hours late were in Ill humor Others said they and their fellow passengers had much shift to pass fairly merry Christ mas among themselves while the locomo- tives battled with the drifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
PLOT AGAINST GAR IS
 WIPED BY THE POLICE

Moscow, December -(Special)-The secret service police have unearthed plot against the Czar and Czarina who are to arrive here soon. They arrested here two women and four men who are members of an anarchistic group. It is said that these arrests may throw some light on the killing by a bomb a few days ago in St. Petersburg of Colonel Karpoff, the chief of the secret police of that city.
 The arrests of the two women and four men was made in a house on Bas- kakow street. where they had been liv- ing for a fortnight.
 In the house hidden in the cellar were found several bombs filled with high explosive. The secret police have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

watching this house ever since Colonel Karpoff was killed.
 The information the police received was that the prisoners they took to- day were making the bombs found in the house where they were arrested to use upon the arrival here of the Czar and Czarina. The police say that the bombs were to be dispatched at Kudsk depot and exploded there when the trn- perial couple and their suite arrived on the Divida railway.
 A watchman implicated in the con- spiracy disappeared immediately after the arrests were made. The arrests and the finding of the bombs created sen sation in the city and resulted in a more rigid supervision over all persons arriv- ing in Moscow. This supervision has always been a rigid one. but the watch fulness of the police is greater just at present than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Attacked by Negro.

Lexington, Ky, December 2-Entering the chapel of St. Joseph's church where he was to officiate at early mass today, Rev. Father Edward Wsisner, rector of the church, was attacked by drunken negro, with whom he was compelled to battle in defense of his fife. The priest was painfully but not seriously wounded The negro, who was unknown, escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Seven Inches of Snow.

, Philadelphia. December 25--Snow which began falling here early In the day was seven inches deep tonight Reports from many parts of the state show fall of more than 10 inches. Railroad traffic gen- erally is delayed and considerable inter- ruption to telegraph service was experl- encedi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
LlttIe hope for Recoxery,

Madison, W. J..December 2b.--Oxygen was resorted to today to proiong the life of Hamilton Mex. Twombley, brother -in-law of William K. Wander bilt, who is critically i'll here with heart trouble. IAttie hope is held out for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
TENNESSEANS IN PRISON
 HAVE QUIET CHRISTMAS

that he desired to be heard in executive session before MT. Bacon's nomination was acted on. Senator Smith was incensed by certain criticisms of himself in con nection with his opposition to the Canad- ian waterways treaty, which he under stood MT Bacon. then Secretary of State, made. According to senatorial courtesy the nomination should have been held up awaiting Mir. Smiths return. On the other hand Mir. Bacon's presence In Paris was considered 80 important that 1t was deemed proper to waive that courtesy and expedite his confirmation.
 Senator Thomas P. Gore, the blind sen- ator from Oklahoma. played Santa Claus today for his little girl of 6, and despite the fact that he could see neither the gifts nor the childs enjoyment of them. the senator declares his Christmas to be a most happy one. Senator Gore. assisted by his wife. who accompanies him al- most everywhere, decorated a Christmas tree last night. T am a firm believer in the old-fashioned Christmas, and de- vout disciple of Santa Claus" he said "I have never had more pleasant task than the decoration Of this tree"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Former in Jail.

s+ Louis. December 3.-M Dwight Fortner. who was found guilty or tniro degree forgery yesterday. spent Christ mas day and night in jail He failed to find three men who would sign a bond for s1o.ooO. Judge Grimm reduced the for mer bond of $12oOo but required Fortner to obtain three instead of two signatures to It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Fatal Passe noer Wreck.

Prague. December 25.--( pecial.)- A passenger train bound for Vienna collided with freight at Uhersko station. near Chotseen, Bohemia. today resulting in the death of 10 persons. 2s were seriously injured and more than . score suffered slight hurts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Gotch Falls to Throw.

St. Louis, December 25.-In 15-minute handicap wrestling match here tonight Frank Gotch failed to throw Con O'Kel- ly. champion of Ireland. Dr. Roller and Raoul de Rouen wrestled 15 minutes without throw. The police refused to permit James J. Jeffries to put on giovos to box with Sam Berger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Snow Storm In viroinla.

Winchester Va, December 25.-A heayv snow prevails in Virginia, reports re- ceived showing that the fall of snow is general from the Potomac river south ward to Lexington. The growing wheat crop which has been suffering from lack of moisture will benefit greatly by the snowfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

sympathy, not only of Nicaragua but of the entire world
 The people of Leon are actively sup porting President Madriz. but Granada ana Managua are unsettled. as .it is claimed that they are to be taxed with out representation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

"A fleet of, say, 10 aeroplanes will have no difficulty in reaching the north pole three years from now. For instance, the start could be made from the nearest land point. If any accident happened to any of the ships in mid-air, other ships could so to the rescue and in that manner there would be little danger.
 'The aeroplane has already been taken up as sport on the other side and next summer you will see as many airships flying about Cowes as you will see yachts"
 MT Alexander exhibited with delight a new propeller with which he was ex- perimenting while crossing the ocean on the Lusitania-
 You see 1t looks Ike the wings of a bird. only one wing is reversed" re- marked Alexander. He told how the air current and speed of the ship put the propeller in motion and set 1t revolving at a lively clip.
 MT. Alexander denied that he was q secret agent for the British government. He said that the trip, although brief one, had no business connection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
White Christmas in Boston.

Boston, December 25.--A snow storm which came with the dusk transformed a green Christmas into white one in New England tonight, but most of the dav the weather WAS fine Four thousand per- sons were fed by the Salvation Army. which also gave presents to 1000 poor chfl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
'kiIIs Man and Escapes.

Rayville. La, December I.-Jay Court ney was shot and killed by W. o. Jones near here this afternoon. According to meaxer information both men had been drinking. Jones has not been arrested up to a late hour tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Snow Over 2 Foot Deem.

Springfield H., December 25.-Thirteen inches of snow covered the ground to- day, the heaviest fall for December in H years, according to the government weather bureau. Snow has covered the winter wheat and protected it from se- vere cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Hard Winds In Savannah.

Savannah. Ga. December 25.-At first in gusts, but later at steady blow. wind here tonight reached velocity of 70 miles an hour. The blow was so strong that clock in a ten-story building rocked intermittently. s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
chri.tIan science pIscussed.

The subject for this mornings lesson at the First Church of Christ, Scientist will be Christian Science" The usual wednesdav evening testimonial service will be held "wednesday at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
BIeriot Is Optimistic.

Paris, December 25.-(Special.) )--M. Bleriot, the famous aviator, who has just returned here after a short absence. returned today and predicted the great est achievements in the air in the new year. He says the changes brought about will be so important and so startling that they will "stagger humanity" M. Bleriot will spend the next few months in his workshop at Neuily perfectins his inventions.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March 6, 1909.
The indications are that Rockville will
be represented on the diamond the conf
ing season by one of the strongest teams
ever formed in Montgomery county. The
team will be managed by Charles NJ.
Jones, Roy Warfield will act as assistant
manager and Edward S. Dawson will be
captain. The following players are avail
able: Catchers, Somerville. Dawson and
Clarence Ahalt: pitchers, Julian Whiting
and Gerald Warthen; first base. Nicholas
Brewer, second base; Russell Brewer and
Paret Hicks: third base. Lee Kemp and
Duncan Smith; shortstop, Edward S.
Dawson and Roy Warfield; outfielders,
Roger Shaw, George Brewer. George
Kelchner and Reeves Braddock.
Miss Lula Mae Berry of Criglersville,
Va. and George S. Thomas of Earlys-
Vile, Va, were married in Rockville last
Thursday afternoon by Rev. S. r. White
Of the Baptist Church. They did not reach
Rockville until after many delays, caused
by the blizzard.
A license to marry has been issued by
the clerk Of the circuit court here to Miss
Ida Henley of Montrose. this county, and
Enoch Noah Ray of this vicinity.
Recent transfers OF real estate In this
county include the following: Ex-Gov.
Edwin Warfeld to Mrs. Stella Thomas of
Rockville, house and lot In Rockville
that formerly belonged to the late Col.
William Kilgour; Roland Wootton to
Thornton B. Titus of Lovettsville, Va. d
farm of eighty-one acres near Whites
Ferry, the consideration being $1,000;
Joseph A Sponseller to Mrs. Emma j.
Gartner Of this county, farm of 107
acres near Germantown, for $1,000: Chevy
Chase Land Company to Mrs. Marie Stew
art Bowen Of Washington. lot at Chevy
Chase, for $500.
Mrs. Mary A. Wade. widow of Aloysius
Wade, died recently at her home. near
Buck Lodge, this county, aged eighty-ons
years. Surviving her are q son, Marcel
lus Wade, and three daughters-Mrs.
Robert l.. Young, Mrs. Stephen Austin
and Mrs. Andrew B. Arnold. all Of this
county,
Evening star., 1909-03-06

Franklin Lodge, No. .. the oldest lodge
of the order in the world. was called
upon TO perform the Past sad rites of the
Pythian order February 23. for v. 3.
Gousha, a respected member of that
lodge.
Calanthe Lodge No. II, last Monday
conferred the rank of knight. There was
a large attendance not only of members.
but quite number of visitors from sister
domains.
Grand Chancellor kahlert has person-
ally installed officers to fill vacancies in
Franklin Lodge. No. 2: Mount Vernon
Lodge, No. 8, and Union Lodge, No -,
since his own installation.
Amaranth Lodge, No. 2S, meeting at
Northeast Temple, has arranged to pro-
duce a new version of The District
School, for the benefit Of the lodge at
Northeast Temple Thursday evening. 1t
is said to be more comical than the old
version.
Ascalon Temple. No. 81. Dramatic Order
Knights of khorassan, will hold its regu-
lar meeting at Pythian Temple Monday
evening, when several innovations in de-
gree work will be introduced.
Past Supreme Chancellor Edward Dunn,
a member Of Franklin Lodge. No. .. and
one of the Oldest members of the order,
who has been confined to his home by
sickness for some time, has recovered
sufficiently to resume his work.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

The Grand Lodge Of Masons for the
District Of Columbia will hold its first
stated communication for the year Sat:
urday evening. March IL. at O'Clock.
The business of the evening will be the
exemplification Of the degrees, and Off
GERS of constituent lodges have been
urged to be present. Grand Secretary
Arvine w. Johnston announces his read
mess to supply members of the fraternity
with copies of the printed proceedings Of
the Grand Lodge for the year 1908 upon
application. The Grand Lodge at its
last annual communication discontinued
the allotment of copies of the proceed
ings to each Of the constituent lodges, as
has been the custom heretofore The
new book appears without the names Of
the members of each lodge, as hereto
fore.