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The Detroit times., 1909-12-27
Monday December d.
Ns>ar 1909 NM mn

and he fell TO trembling like leaf.
What 10 that you say. but wait!
wait!-"
He staggered into the dining room
and clutched a decanter OF spirit.
which he held up with a shaking hand
10 his lips. IN, took deep draught.
and then broke into n frightful fit OF
coughing.
what did this-this double OF me
say and do?" he gasped. Tell me
quickly"
"He went straight up stairs. sir.
He was there about half an hour, and
then your study bell rang. He was
standing by your desk with your time
table In his hand. sir. He said 10 me
II suppose. Brown. you thought l
had gone 10 Newhaven!
"'Yes. sir said I, and he laughed
like anything. He said-'Why, Brown.
II I'd done to Newhaven. couldn't
have got back until 1915 tomorrow
morning
Indeed, sir,' says I. And at that
he simply roared out laughing. !
was very much astonished. sir, |
thought that you'd taken leave OF your
senses. sir. but after you--that is 10
say-he-after he'd got over his laugh
ing-says he-'Brown. you fool. can't
you see I'm not your master? Here
look at my thumbs' And sure enough
sir. he had both his thumbs quite
complete, sir. and then knew he
couldn't be you. sir! Then OF a sud
den he whips one OF them into his
pocket SIR, and he pulled out pistol.
which he clapped TO my head. Listen
to ME. Brown says he. very quiet
like, but In a terrible voice. sir. Listen
20 me, Brown says he. Your mas
ter is In Newhaven by now. and he
can't get back I'll the morning. when
he comes tell him from me. that his
double will find out tonight all he
wants TO know, and that he'll hear
from me within a week With that.
sir. he dragged me into corner, and
put my face TO the wall-and-and-
stayed there. sir,"
What" thundered my master.
How long?"
a long while. SIR"
How soon did he leave the house?'
II don't know. sir. l seemed to hear
noises for hours and hours. sir--and-
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27
Continued from Saturday,
The Campaiqn Opens.

That pasteboard gave me shock
TT sent chill. creepy feeling down
my spine; read the name again
"Mr. Seton Dagmar." So, while my
master was away, journeying down 10
Newhaven to keep the appointment.
/ had fabricated. with his nephew, by
a snarl of chance. his nephew had
called at his house in London.
turned over the card and received
a second shock. Across Ii was scrawl-
ed in pencil: will call tomorrow
morning at 10. Urgent
Curse the luck," I muttered.
Uncle and nephew will meet and my
master will learn that in spite OF his
Injunction not TO leave the house.
disobeyed him."
II seemed to be more than ever i'm
portant that the secret OF the identity
of my masters impersonator should
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

the car doesn't arrive at the purchas-
er's home under it's own motive power.
she shows signs Of having 1t wrapped
up and sent home.
"I'll take the cab II the chawfyuse
goes with IT," she announces. digging
into her gold chain purse for her
checkbook.
Sure" carolled Mr.. Carbureter.
with a quickness like a man accepting
an invite to take a drink. Miss Dill
pickles will be only delighted. She
raised that car from a motorcycle and
loves 1t like an incubator loves Its
young"
I started to let out holler. but Mr..
Carbureter silenced me with threat
ening look and $50 bill.
While Mrs. Speedway-Nero-the
DANES monaker-is building "gaw-
rawge" for the "cah." Mr.. Carbureter
is feverishly teaching me to run the
drafted thing.
(To be Continued)
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

Often I've wondered what star l
was born under-my career has been
so much to the whence-and-whither
ward Now I begin to think II was
Halley's comet.
Today | was Unexpectedly sold with
an automobile, same as II l was a
monkey wrench.
This took place at the automobile
show. where was part OF the Jarless.
or "The Car That Are" exhibit. Mr..
Ca-bureter. the energetic agent, had
me there to pass out autographed lit
erature relating to the marvels OF the
10 Jarless Six. To stage 1t more hand
somely he had me rigged out in a
musical comedy motor girl costume.
Need II be said | was the hit OF the
show? No. II Is needless.
Well, diamond-decorated dame
falls under the spell OF Mr.. Carbureter
and the Jarless, and hearing that the
price was only $4,000. money back II
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DECANTEe OE SPIRIT

f, ! affected to hesitate Fairly well.
| thank you, SIR" | replied. stammering
a little.
THAT means damned poorly" he
retorted. nodding his head again. "Oh.
know him, Brown; | know him. you
needn't tell me. Why. Brown, I'm
his only living relative, his sole heir,
and how do you think he treats me?''
I'm sure don't know, sir
HE allows me paltry three hun
live in Newhaven with beastly
solicitor fellow to whom he made me
sign articles"
/ put on an expression OF shocked
sympathy. 1T is almost Incredible" !"
gasped.
He gave me a grateful look. ''It
is true, thought" he declared, true
as gospel"
II wish | could help you. sir" !
murmured in my most reverential
manner. "It seems very hard and
really wrong, sir, that a nice hand
some young gentleman like you, IF
you'll pardon me for speaking so, sir,
to your face, should be tied up In n
little village like Newhaven when
you might he enjoying yourself and
seeing life in London and Paris. sir"
"As / ought to be-" he cried hot
ly. evidently stirred to anger at my
picture OF his misfortune. You're
damned good fellow, Brown!
lie shook his head. mo. no. Brown.
Better not, better not. He is prob
ably some friend OF mine who has
been playing practical joke at my
expense. Keen what has happened to
yourself. Brown. / do not wish TO be
laughed at"
VERY good, sir" I muttered dubi-
ously.
And when I am Sir Seton Dagmar
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From Another Point of View
Just what you wanted, wasn't itr

Just what wanted, it?
A. n,w. .p,s..s rouu. ts*s
year. resolve that you will SMOKE
~ -~' onhoAc'
Just few
Well write Of "
The expresiden would
throwing snowbals at his private
therefore. who win really the question
And then further discoveries took place Copenhagen
Bcssemer man reported to have killed a
nay however be Cooking -
&1ce the 9used TO be. - -
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27
Ikgle kse Eatchdogs
~ There Are Dogs That
Have To Be Watched
~ Can't Tell Much ey Looks or
tAo 0eosls - Proven 70 the
oossosN ~ . New York


~ Sss rsSSs" r 20 "s that the sight him. alone has
n always presumed sufhcient to
zt cause q burglar anything like
Ut n bsu& . hasty on meeting him.
grow fact has always served as assurance
= NE .. that persons Of evil design farther
tAaa porch
But on" has proven gold deep disappointment
"Don" false alarm
worss than that don" no alarm at all
The other night hs the theater.
sDoa. was left behind to guard $4,000 wely u and
Asssa
wha his mistress returned "on" wsgging though
al lovely q thing had happened
When put away seakn however "Don' mis-
she noticed and taiormade
sost gons
Than hs opened tho japanned kept wely
ma II tea gone
hut aoa" as happy unconcerned doll
burning Chzstmas
what Q frost Of . dogi
We people are entirely q. mercy robbers-great big rob
robbers rich and powerful corporations
don't Of around night and crawl through our
Windows Ike regular burglars do. i
Thsy bold than that
+ They in broad daylight
They simply up their hands pockets take ont
our pocbos help they generally
taks pockstbook and all
And they without the aid Of masks lead pipe
II nj watch dogs,
We elect them having pro-
susht to bill. II
Hen d." say votes; worry
our valuable rights country
a time when to rights.
Perhaps paying much for coal
Perhaps too, don't only think do.
wescomplain o coal dealer.
Cant help it. friend Trust, you know"
We complain the
"cant help it friend Railroads you know
that dogi
~Here Here, (Three whstles).
All!
But what's doingi
he possible robbers
break without him seeing thcmf
Let's what i missing.
Competition is gone from its usual place.
A halfdozen expected they
would wanted o them
jewel box
Citizenship representation government equal rhts-a gone
Well, Of all things!
70
Look at that meal of meat dogs got
jobs
tenderloin Of influence powers district
potsrhouse Of retainer for professional services.
naturally the robbers moested and had things all
their way.
The dog important matters to attend to.
See him waggng his TAIL though nothing had happened
who andje jews-thngs very
dear q woman-undoubtedy will another watchdog
As citizen among the you
should be very dear you
What kind o a watchdog did you seleci
Was his bite bad Is his barki
he has stood by while the corporations country
helping themselves the going
get another dog, their robbing
From Another Point of View IL
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

and" here I broke down with q real
ly artistic sob.
Sir William got to his feet ana
placed a hand upon by shoulder.
There. there. Brown. compose
yourself!" he said In kinder tones. Il
can see you have had a great night.
and you were right TO run no risks.
My man. you have given me much TO
think over. and I have trouble enough
upon my hands already"
Trouble. sir." repeated,
"A dear friend OF mine is dead.
You know him. Brown, Geo. Cavanagh.
He shot himself last night In his
studio."
II was on the tip OF my tongue to
scream out. "In his studio!" I was
so surprised. but l restrained myself
just In time and cried instead:
Good heavens. sir, how awful. Why
did he do II. sir?"
Sir William shrugged his shoulders.
you may read for yourself. Brown.
the morning papers are full of It."
he papers! had never even
thought to look at once. had
been so preoccupied. My master
went on speaking. 'I'll go upstairs.
Brown. and have a BATH" he said.
after which shall attend the in
quest."
But your double. sir" cried.
Ought not We TO tell the police at
once about him. sir?"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

Don" il the name Of . big,
black, ugly-looking bulldog owned
BY q woman in New York.
Don" has always been regarded
a. valuable for his qualities ~ q
watch dog.
He 10 srch . savage looking brute
that the sight Of him, alone, ha'
always been presumed sufficient to
cause q burglar or anything like
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27
rERRoRlzEs HOUSE; KILLS SELF,


ST. JOSEPH. Mich. Dec. IT.
Thomas Botham, retired farmer. 70
years old. sent bullet crashing
through his brain after he had made
an unsuccessful attempt to kill his
wife. His little granddaughter was
injured by jumping from a second
story window and Oflcer Fisher was
struck In the temple by bullet from
Botham's gun. but was not danger
ously hurt. The tragedy occurred at
the home OF Botham's son-in-law,
Frank Hildebrand. Botham terror
lied the household for many hours.
barricading himself In a room. when
capture seemed certain he ended his
life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
FUNERAL HELD IN bESSEMER Council Will Have Important
 Meeting Tonight BIG PIPE PLANT RESUMES Bessemer City Court Resumes Sessions for the New Year-Personal and
 General News of Bes-
 semer.
BIG PIPE PLANT RESUMES
BY I. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, January 4.-(Special. )-The funeral services of E. B. Stubbs took place this afternoon at ? o'clock, at his late home on Sixth avenue, and numbers of his friends were present to witness the last sad rites. The Rev. J. F. Stur- devant and the Rev. l. H. Swallow rer- formed the ceremony, which was Very touching and impressive. The floral trib- utes were beautiful and in profusion, the most conspicuous among them being from the Elks, fire department and the mayor and board of aldermen. A large coterie of friends followed the remains to its last resting place, and as the procession passed through the city the town bell tolled as mark of respect to an official that was universally liked and respected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
NEW ORLEANS TEST
 CASES TO BEGIN

New Orleans, January 4.-Cases involv- ing a test of the Locke anti-race track gambling law will be taken up for trial in the criminal district court here to- morrow. R. M Sheffield and Placide Frigerio, charged with having operated a gambling book at City Park race track a few days ago when the basis of the test was laid, will face the court. The case against w. w. Lyles, under whose active management the alleged violation is said to have occurred will be called imme- diately afterwards
 It is understood that the grounds of the test will be chiefly a contention that the accused men made slate sheet and not a book, and that bookmaking is the specific restriction imposed by the Locke law.
 Edward Corrigan, the Kentucky turf man, although in Louisville at the time is charged with having been largely respon- sible for the alleged violation. A hear ing in his case is expected to be fixed tomorrow. We are certain that MT. Cor rigan will be acquitted without any test of the Locke law being involved. He was not present when the race was run and had nothing to do with it." said his attorney tonight Corrigan is already here.
 S. F. Heaslip, president of the New Or leans Jockey club, which owns the City Park track, is alleged to have been a party to the charged violation, by giving Lyles permission to use the track Avow- ing his entire innocence throughout, Mr. Heaslip has offered his resignation and the Jockey club will meet tomorrow to accept the same.
 meeting has been called for tomorrow evening by a number of business men, at which movement to revive racing is expected to be launched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

The Birmingham Athletic club, in beautiful basketball contest last night exhibited sure championship qualities, and came very near defeating Notre D;\ne The score, 30 to p, in favor of Notre Dame, is the closest that has been put up against the northern giants this sea- son in the south.
 The coach and manager of the Notre Dame team said that Birmingham has the best team in the south, and is the best they have played on their trip with the exception of the Central Young Mems Christian association of Chicago, who beat them 24 to 22 They said that Bir- mingham should have no difficulty in win ming the southern league pennant.
 The game last night was the best ex- ,hibition of basketball that has been seen here this season. The local boys played like veterans, were cool-headed. quick and strong. They carried the ball down easily and made some pretty shots. Thomas threw a ringer from the middle of~ the field with one hand, which set the galle- ries roaring. The guards, Hilty and Streit played the game in great shape, holding their men down to three field goals, and Bob Ware was everywhere.
 In the second half the Athletic club tied the score, II to 17, and seemed all most on the verge of forging ahead, when Vaughn, the strapping giant at center for the opponents got away with two goals. and Maloney threw his fouls with out error.
 There was never a cleaner game, for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
CASE OF GOLFERS
 NOT YET SETTLED Baseball Commission Has Tough Problem to Solve PLAYERS ARE RElNSTATEO Several Baseball Men Are Brought Back Into the Fold By Paying
 Fines-MaJor Leagues May
 Buy Players Earlier.
PLAYERS ARE REINSTATEO

Cincinnati. January 4-The question as to whether the American association and Eastern league will be put into a special clan among the baseball clubs of the country is not yet decided. The National baseball commission labored for six hours on the case today, and late tonight ad- journed to meet again tomorrow morning when a decision probably will be rem dered. These six hours were taken up in the hearing of the testimony for both sides.
 While this case was the most import and on the present docket yet the com mission transacted a great deal of busi- ness before 1t took up the case of the alleged 'bolters" The most prominent case that was decided was the rein statement of Player Jimmy Sebring. This was sebrings third application and it was a great surprise that he was allowed to get bacq among the "eligibles" even at the price he will be forced to pay. He is fined S2OO outright and the club that purchases him must pay the Cin- cinnati club, to whom Sebring is in- debted the sum of $500, the amount of his indebtedness to the Cincinnati club. Just what extenuating circumstances were produced that allowed the com mission to take this action was not made public.
 The most important matter outside Of the application for reinstatement that came up before the commission today was the setting back of the date when major league clubs are allowed to pur- chase players. Heretofore they could not purchase players before February l, but this limit was set forward two months until December 1.
 The cases of Freeman Johnson, Jesse Tannehill and Kelley, all of the Wash tngton club of the American league, came up and they were granted rein statement but were fined $200. However, $50 of each sentence was suspended.
 August Herman was reelected chair man of the commission and John E. Bruce was reelected secretary.
 In his annual report President Herr man showed that 124 findings had been promulgated during the past year. This was an increase of 33 per cent over the work of last year. There are four cases still pending before the commission, and these may be settled tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
ton of Jonesboro are very sick.

ton of Jonesboro are very sick.
 There will be a joint installation of the Knights of Pythias next Thursday even ing at Linton hall After the ceremony an informal banquet will be served. Dr. J. s. Winters will be toastmaster.
 The Roberts School Improvement so- ciety will meet with Mrs. J. Fred Robert son tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock; all members requested to be present.
 The Star basketball team will meet at Athletic hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock. All members are urged to be on hand.
 The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs. John McEniry tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs A. A. Persons met with the Chill dren's Brigade Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Persons always has something new and interesting for the children.
 The teachers of the Baptist Sunday school will have their regular meeting Wednesday evening and all teachers are expected to be on hand to formulate plans for the new year.
 Mrs w. E. Brown of Chattanooga is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. T. F. Moore, on Arlington avenue.
 l.. Parsons and son, Toy Parsons, have returned from Colorado.
 Mir and Mrs. N. D. Parker have re- turned from a visit to Shelbyville, Tenn, and are with MT. and Mrs. T. B. Waller.
 Mrs T. T. Huey will entertain the
 Young Matrons' club Thursday afternoon at clock at her home on Sixth ave- nue.
 Professor Chapman has returned from Opelika.
 Miss Annie Lawhorn has returned from Livingston, and will open her kindergar- ten school Monday morning. Clarence Hnrd will return to the Uni- | versty of Alabama tomorrow morning. 1 The Foreign Mission society will meet at the home of Mrs. Benton on Arlington avenue Thursday afternoon at O clock T. F. Stubbs of Union City, Tenn, is here and attended his brothers funeral 1 today.
 i Garner and Fletcher Sturdevant will re- turn to college tomorrow. Miss Carrie Owen and Mir. Frank Ryall 1 of Birmingham will be married Wednes- l day at the home of Dr. Owen at Jones' 1 boro. Among the distinguished guests | that will be present at the nuptials will be | Dr. Thomas M Owen and Miss Dolie 1 Owen of Montgomery. 1 Max Lefkovitz of sColumbana is in the l city on a visit to relatives MT Lefko- | vitz was for years a resident of this city l and is very popular among his friends. He ! moved to Columbiana several years age l to engage in business for himself and re- 1 ports that he is doing nicely. Norman Lefkovitz will return to college | in the morning. There was no court in the police court | today on account of the death of Clerk E B. stubbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Perry Goes To Little Rock.

Montgomery, January 4.-(SpeciaL)- The sale of Third Baseman Perry, three years with the Montgomery team, to Little Rock, is not relished by the local fans. Perry was sold last year to Jen- nings of the Detroit team for $175O, but the local management was not willing to. give that much back for him. Presi- dent Chambers says that Krebs. who played third base after Perry was sold will not be retained, as he Is not fast enough. He Is on the lookout Tor an other good one. shannon, who 1t IS reported. is to be sold, will likely come back. The idea of selling him was not well received by any one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Personal and General.

The Bessemer city court resumed it's sessions this morning for the new year, a number of cases being set for this week.
 The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company resumed work on all four pits this morning. only two having been at work last week, but with the many orders ahead, there Is every req son to believe that steady work will be had for months to come. There are indi- cations that full force will be worked for the next six months 't
 The Woodmen of the World will have an installation of officers on Wednesday evening followed by an oyster supper All Woodmen are invited to attend the exercises and enjoy the repast. The ora tor for the occasion will be the Rev. l. c. Adams and a large attendance is ex- pected.
 w. D. Taylor will return in the morning | to Columbia, Tenn, where he Is attend ling school
 Wood Price will return to the dental college in the morning. The twin infants of MT. and Mrs Mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

Referee James. put stop 10 all rough ness. and was congratulated on all sides for his fair, quick Judgment He is con sidered the best referee in the south by basketball players who have made extend ed trips during the last few years.
 Birmingham takes off her hat to Notre Dame as basket ball wonder of the new century They have played fifteen games since leaving home on December IS. Sometimes they played twice in day, and at other times every day for four days. and yet they went home last night with clean slate. The game last night was the only one in which they had not doubled <le score of their opponents Score, first half, Notre Dame 15, B. A. C., 10. ,f
 Final score, Notre Dame, 30; B. A. C.. 22 Lineup and score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Athletics Win.

A game of basketball tonight at Ath- letic hall between the Pratt City and Athletic teams resulted in a victory for the latter by score of 37 to 12. It was an enthusiastic and hard fought game and the hall, despite the weather, was packed. The feature of the game was the wonderful goal throw of Keen Kut- ter' Tubbs, of the Bessemer's. The bat tie for pugilistic fame between the Gold Dust twins, resulted in a draw, the same as it did last time. It is a hard matter to determine which Is which, and the fight will have to come off again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Council Tomorrow Night.

Quite lot of business will come be- fore the meeting of the council tomor- row evening. the most important being the passage of an ordinance to pave Nine teenth street from A. G. s. tracks to Fifth avenue. and Second and Third ave- nues from Eighteenth to Twenty first streets. Also a successor is to be elected to the position of city clerk and treas urer, made vacant by the death of E. B. Stubbs. There are several applicants for this position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the American Trust and Savings bank of Birmingham. Ala. will be held at its banking rooms. corner First ave nue and Twentieth street. at o'clock D. m.. Tuesday. January 12. 1909, for the purpose of electing directors for the com ing year and for the transaction of such other business as my properly come be- fore said meeting.
 w. w. CRAWFORD. 12-8-22-1-5-12 President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Earthquake in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, January 4.-Residents of this city and the surrounding terri tory were considerably aroused by what appeared to have been two well defined earth quake tremors today, augmented by the immense dynamite explosion in Montgomery county that shook the earth for miles around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
LIBERAL REWARD

For information or return of sorrel horse and red wheel run- about. Horse has large blaze in face; stocking feet; newly clipped; scars on knees. Hired by young man from us Decem- Der 31, about 2 p. m. Monarch Livery company, 2011 Fourth avenue. Phones 2469 \