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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

Judge Taft recognized many old friends among those who greeted him upon his arrival in New Orleans.
 Why, there is my old Yale friend, Louis Le Borgeois!'' exclaimed the Pres ident-elect, grasping the hand of a man who appeared almost a counterpart of himself
 Say, Bill. how much do you weigh?" asked MT. Le Bourgeois, by way of greet ing.
 Louie, I've got you beat all right" said Judge Taft. 1T weigh 29o.'
 You have a little" said MT. Le Bour- geois, q weight 2S0, but I'm still grow ing"
 Well, you have something to look for ward to- rejoined Judge Taft, who, call ing Mrs. Taft said: q want you to meet my old classmate at Yale, Louie Le Bour- geois. You can look at him and tell that he was in my class all right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Funds for Agnes Scott colIeoe.

Atlanta, February 11.-(Special )-Friends of Agnes Scott college met tonight at the kimball for the purpose of discussing plans for raising $120,0O0 for that institu- ton to complete an endowment of $250. and although it had not been intended to ask Tor money, s11,500 was subscribed. Speeches were made by Gov. Hoke Smith. Mayor Robert Maddox. J. K Orr, Rabbi Marx, Dr. James Lee and others. The Sl3o,OO already subscribed was given by John D. Rockefeller and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Abe Raymer Out on Bond.

Springfield, H., February 11.-Abe Ray mer, the alleged leader of the mob which destroyed life and property in the race riots in this city on August IA and 15 of last year. was today released on $500 bonds. There were seven cases still pend ing against Raymer. Four of them were stricken with leave to reinstate and three charges remain. The remaining charges against him are two for malicious mis- chief and one for riot. Raymer was tried upon two indictments in connection with the riot and acquitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Wireless Messages Kept Up.

Willemstad, Curaco, February 1.-The United States cruiser Des Moines was in wireless communication with the gunboat Marietta at noon today. The Marietta which was at Guantanamo, Cuba, was di- rected to proceed to La Guara to relieve the dispatch boat Dolphin for the ,pur- pose of maintaining communication be- tween w. l. Buchanan, the American spe- cial commissioner now in Caracas, and the Washington government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Deadlock Is Broken.

Columbia, s. C., February 1.-The state legislature In joint session tonight elected Circuit Judge D. B. Hydrick of Spartan burg associate justice of the state su- preme court, succeeding Judge l. B. Jones, elected chief justice. There has been a deadlock in this race for some weeks and the election tonight resulted from the withdrawal of John c. Sheppard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Bank Destroyed By Fire.

Columbia S. C., February u.-A special to the State from Scranton, s. C., says: The Bank of Scranton, the two-story brick store and residence of Mr. Wins low Wright, were totally destroyed by fire last night. MT. Wright's loss is estimated at $60,000 with no insurance. The fire began in the store. It is not known how 1t originated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Miners Escape Death.

Yusovka, Russia, February 1.-The 125 miners who had been imprisoned in the Catherine mine for two days, following an explosion and fire on February g, and whose lives were despaired of, escaped from the mine today through an abandoned gallery. Several of the men were overcome by fumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Lincoln Remembered In England.

London, February 1.-The Lincoln cele- brations In England began at Rochdale. Lancashire. tonight A big meeting was held in the town hall and presided over by the mayor, at which John l.. Griffith, the American consul at Liverpool, de- livered an eloquent centenary address. Other speeches were made, recalling Lin coln's imperishable services to humanity, and the fact that Rochdale's great towns man. John Bright. ffad loyally supported the cause of Lincoln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Violent Storm on Spanish Coast,

Madrid, February IA violent storm In Valencia harbor several vessels came into collision and fishing schooner was wrecked, three of the crew perishing. Trees have been uprooted, chimneys blown down and roofs damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Japanese Prince Decorated.

Rome, February 1.-The King today conferred upon Prince Kiniyoshi Kuni, the special envoy of the Emperor of Japan, who is now visiting Italy, the collar of the Order of the Annunciation. This Is the highest Italian decoration and confers upon the wearer cousinship to the King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Mans Skeleton Found,

Rome, Ga, February 11.-A sensation was caused here this afternoon by the finding on the banks of the Etowah river of sack containing the skeleton of man. The bones were those of a full grown mand and had evidently been in the water for several months as they were bare of flesh The discovery was made by some negro boys. Officers are investi- gating the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Japanese Independence Day.

Washington, February u.-Over the Japanese embassy in this city. flies today the flag of the island empire, raised in commemoration of the Japanese indc- pendence day The day is observed as religious holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Rio Warships for EnqIand.

London, February 12.-The Daily Mall learns that the government has decided to lay down five batteships of the improved Dreadnaught type the coping year. The building of the sixth ba6leship VIII de- pend upon the progress of Germany's new constructions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Haeckel Quits Lecturing.

Jena, Germany, February 11.-Ernest Heinrich Haeckel, the well-known Ger man scientist, celebrated his 75th birthday today by delivering the final lecture of ms university career. The students at the university wanted to have a torch light procession in honor of the professor, but pr. Haeckel begged them to desst.i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
w A N T ED-One SC

hand porcupine dry kiln, in good condition; must be 6-inch drum; state length of drum; al so want 30 or more kiln trucks: will pay spot cash, but must be bargain. J. o. Mcbride, Brook wood, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Postal Chances.

Washington February 1l-(Special.)- Postmaster appointed: Bluffton, Cherokee county, Jefferson F. Emerson; Bryant, Escambia county, George b. Glover; LinlL wood, Pike county, Horace o. WilliamS; shawmut, Chambers county. Aouilla Al. Barton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Fire at Shadyside.

A bad fire occurred this evening at shadyside. fve-room dwelling house owned by Joseph Menshiner of Birming- nam and occupied by John Dougherty and family, was completely destroyed. The alarm was turned in about 73O D. m.. and though the department made quick run the house was practically destroyed before its arrival. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a spark from the stove. MT. Dougherty and his family had left the house, and when the fire was discovered the flames had made consid- eraole headway. The household effects were completely destroyed. 1t is stated the house was fully insured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
J. X. Thomas Receives Commission.

J. K Thomas, whose appointment as postmaster at Ensley was recently con firmed, has received his commission, hay ing made the necessary bonds and other requirements. He will take charge of the consolidated postoffices of Ensley and Wylam on or about February 15. It is understood John Eberly and Miss Nola Young will have charge at the sub-station at Pratt City. The assistants for Ensley have not yet been named
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Successor for Kelsey.

Albany, N. r., February n.-Governor Hughes tonight sent to the senate the name of William Horace Hotchkiss of Buffalo, to be state superintendent of insurance to succeed Otto Kelsey for term of three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
For Benefit School Iihraru

Robert Loveman, the southern poet, will appear at the Ensley opera house Friday evening under the auspices of the nigh school department of the public schools. The proceeds will be applied to the school library fund. MT. Loveman, who is rated as one of the great Amer ican lyric poets, will entertain the au dience with poetry and "reminiscences. In addition to the reading a musical pro- gramme has been arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS. P1ZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
vatWtine Social.


 At the home of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Minor, on Avenue G and Eighteenth street, the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will give a valentine so- cial. A unique programme has been ar ranged Interesting contests will be held The Jefferson male chorus will render several number and other music has been selected for the occasion. fancy booth with excellent homemade candy for sale will be presided over by a pretty young lady. Of course there will be a postoffice at this affair and Cupid will be present with sweet messages for all the young people Those attending the social may bring valentines addressed to friends or purchase them from the postmistress Miss Lochie Hudson who will have an assortment for sale. This charming young lady will have them delivered in an up to-date fashion.
 Elegant refreshments, consisting of salad, olives, pickles, crackers, coffee, sherbert and cake, will be served by the ladies. Everybody is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Personal and General.

The s. 0. P. H. club was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. Jennie Brooks at her home at Shadyside. pleasant meeting was held Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Miss Mary Griffith at her home in Pratt City.
 The Golden Links" Sunday school class of the First Presbyterian church will hold the regular monthly meeting Friday even ing, February 12, at the home of Miss Ethel Hughes, Avenue G and Twentieth street The literary features of the meet ing will be based on the life and poems of Father Ryan.
 The remains of. J. w. King were sent to Columbus, O., yesterday. Quite number of friends. including members of Birmingham council, Knights of Colum- bus escorted the remains to the depot.
 The Ladies Euchre club will meet Fri day afternoon with Mrs. J. Sullivan at her home, Ensley Highlands.
 MT and Mrs. w. L. Crigler of Shelby vile, Tenn, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Bryant on Avenue F.
 Mrs. w. H. Boyenton and Miss sara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Meets Old Friend.

Taft was the partner of the king in the same waltz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Greater Birmingham Gone.

After so long a time the Greater Bir- mingham bill, commonly known as the King bill, has been declared unconsti- tutional The ground is that the vote on the senate is not set out in full, as it should be, to meet the requirements of the constitution.
 Licenses for the sale of fertilizer in the state are now due, and any man or firm selling fertilizers without the payment of S1 will have no law on his side to collect the bills when they are due.
 The paroles of Ed Blount of Gadsden and Herbert Sims of Andalusia serving short terms for violating the Johns pistol law, are announced This action is taken in the light of the invalidity of the act
 N. E. Turner fined $5OO in Mobile for striking a man who sent him an insult ing letter. had his fine reduced to 8 by Gov. B. B. Conner.
 R. F. Glider, with residence at Lafay- cite. has been appointed pension examiner of Chambers county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
CALLS MRS. EDDY
MINDLESS PUPPET'

NEW YORK, June 6.-The World this
morning prints the following:
Proclaiming Mary Baker G. Eddy to be
"either dead or helpless, mindless pup
pet" and charging the managers of the
mother. church with falsehood, trichery
and fraud, Mrs. Della NJ. Gilbert, in all
open letter to all Christian Scientists asks
their cooperation in a campaign of ex
posture and publication.
Mrs. Gilbert holds a foremost position
among the Christian Scientists of this
city Her open letter to the press Of the
country reads: .ss.
ITO All Christian Scientists:
The Christian Science church is without
a spiritual leader in the flesh.
Those in control of the mother church
in Boston and of that house Of mystery in
Brookline the falsely avowed home of
living and thriving Mary Baker G. Eddy
cannot successfully refute this assertion.
Mrs. Eddy Is either dead or helpless,
mindless puppet in the hands of con-
scienceless men.
THE truth has been revealed to me and
in humble obedience to the will of God 1
now openly declare the facts. In this
message I appeal to all honest Chris
tan Scientists to cooperate with me for
a publication OF our church. 1 am not
writing rashly or acting hastily. With
in the last three weeks 1 have been within
the so-called home of Mrs. Eddy and
have studied at close range the fraul, the
trickery and the revolving mystery by
which the Boston organization seeks to
perpetuate the pernicious fiction of an I'M
seen and unseeable leader"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08

brother who are willing to take care of
him.
Jack Griffith, colored, Oconee county,
1898, murder, sentence, life Imprisonment.
Killed another negro and has been in
penitentiary over 10 years He has tuber-
culosis and is confined to his room all the
time. The physician states he cannot
recover. His conduct has been good. He
is helpless and harmless and has grown
children who are willing to care for him.
RESCUED GUARD.
Charles Fields, colored, Muscogee coun-
ey, 1908, murder. sentence for life i'm
prisonment Killed another negro. He
is now sc years old, worn out and ruptur-
ed. He is unable to work. From the
wardeus of the penitentiary 1t is learned
that Fields on one occasion when con-
victs caught a guard and tried to take
his gun, knocked them loose and thereby
prevented a wholesale delivery. His con-
duct has been excellent
Sam Cosby, colored, Echols county.
1903, manslaughter sentence for years.
Has served 3 1-2 years. Has one useful
arm. His conduct has been excellent.
He has captured one escaped convict and
assisted in the capture of another. Has
less than two years to serve. His pardon
is granted in view of his service to the
state and his good conduct
William F1eldS, colOred, Liberty coun-
ty, 1883, arson, sentence, life imprison-
ment. Has served 20 years and is 60
years of age His conduct has been good
and he has been a trusty for many years.
On one occasion when the prison build
ing caught fire from lightning he guard
ed the gate and prevented a number of
prisoners from escaping. The widow of
the man whose house Fields set on fire,
asks his pardon.
Jasper Moore, colored, Stewart county,
1884, murder, sentenced to life imprison-
ment. Convicted for killing his grand
daughter. Is now p years old. worn out
by old age and confinement, and is I'M
able to work. Has served % years with
good conduct and his children are willing
to care for him.
NEGRO WOMAN.
Mary Washington, colored, Chatham,
1894, murder, life Imprisonment. Was
convicted of killing a negro man. Is now
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08

46 years OF age and has been in the pen
BILE condition with an incurable cancer
from which she has constant hemor-
rhages. Her relatives in Savannah are
willing to take care of her.
Eugene Mcwhorter. Bib county, 1903,
burglary, sentenced to 20 years. He has
served years with good conduct. While
at work as a convict in the coal mine
falling slate injured his back and caused
complete paralysis of both his legs. He
Is now helpless and harmless. His sister,
Halle Horne, who resides at 152 Violet
street, East Macon, Ga, will take care Of
him.
George Dixon. colored, Richmond coun-
ty, 1897, murder, life imprisonment. He
killed another negro and claims killing
was accidental. Has served nearly u
years with good conduct While working
in the coal mines as a convict he lost a
leg by falling slate. On account of his
good conduct and the great aff1iction that
has come upon him, 1t is thought that his
punishment has been sufficient. The
Durham Coal and Coke company promises
to give him employment upon his release.
John Fox, colored, Warren county, 1904,
manslaughter, sentenced for years.
Killed another negro. While working in
coal mines his arm was fractured and he
was badly injured by falling slate. Count
ing time for good behavior he has now
only about one more, year to serve. In
view of his good conduct It is thought
that his punishment has been sufficient.
JEFF Stapler, jackson county, 1882, muir
der, life Imprisonment. He killed another
negro whom he claims was at the time
reaching for a gun to shoot him. While
serving in the Durham coal mines he lost
one of his legs. He has now served over
16 years with good conduct. His petition
for pardon is signed by the officers and
many citizens of Jackson county, where
the crime was committed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
JOHN D. SENDS CHECK
FOR $4,000 FOR SIS

CLEVELAND. o., June 5.-John D.
Rockefeller paid a SIS water bill in the
village of East Cleveland, where his For
rest Hill home is located, today with a
check for S75.573.14.
The check was mailed from New York
and evidently the envelopes became mix
ed. The village clerk, after reading, mail
ed the big check back.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
AIDE PREFERS AMERICA
TO KINGS OF THE WORLD

CHICAGO, June 5.-George AIDE, the
humorist, and Orson c. Wells have re-
turned to their native heath. after being
absent in other portions of the globe for
more than seven months.
I'm mighty glad to get home" said
Mr.. AIDE, although we had some grand
times abroad. We hobnobbed with kings
and other rulers and after several weeks
we felt so swelled up that we spurned and
snubbed smaller potentates. But give me
good old U. s. A. for the real homesick
feeling. There's nothing like it,"
Mr.. AIDE denied that he was engaged to
marry an actress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08

fore he confessed.
friendly terms. Miss Kolb was taken to
the station at a. m. but it was several
hours later that the meeting took place
Miss Kolb admitted to Captain Kane that
she mad been patient under DR.. Glenn
Inson at the Chicago Union hospital, and
that he had paid considerable attention
to her She denied that she was the mys-
terious Mrs. Berg" whose name has
been frequently mentioned in connection
with the case.
TOLD DOCTOR TO TALK.
Upon being taken to the physicians
cell, Miss Kolb screamed Historically. She
was left there for ten minutes with a de-
tective near by.
Doctor" said Miss Kolb, In low but
agitated voice, tell the police here the
names of the women-tell the names OF
all of them"
F. DR.. Cleminson, staggering slightly.
clutched the bars of his cell and replied:
1.-The closer you keep your mouth shut,
young woman, the better sit viii be for
both you and me-"
It was at this reply that the visitor
screamed a second time, and was led
away.
The coroner's inquiry into the death Of
Mrs. Cleminson was called by Deputy
Coroner Kennedy today. but was post
poned until June IS, without the hearing
of any witnesses.
DR.. Cleminson was taken to the court
room in a patrol wagon. He was pale,
and the tense lines of his somewhat ef-
Terminate face showed the strain under
which he has been labor1ng since his ar
rest. His father. Isaiah Cleminson, sat
beside him during the few moments of the
proceedings and accompanied him back
TO his cell.
The deputy coroner said the ccntinu-
ance of the inquiry was necessitated by
the work of the experts who are making
a chemical analysis of Mrs. Cleminson's
stomach and which will require some
time.
FORCED TO CONFESS.
Inch by inch the Chicago police forced
DR.. Haldane Cleminson to admit that
the first story he told of his wife's death i
was lie. He is now in cell.
These are the police moves IN the
case:
First: DR.. Cleminson called up a ply
stefan to say that he had found his wife
dead beside him in bed When police
arrived they found the house in disorder.
Jewelry, which Cleminson said was
missing, was found in his pockets.
Second: DR.. Cleminson removed to
hospital. claiming burglars had chloro-
belief in his story.
Third: Police permitted physician 10
go to his wife's funeral and saw him
fearless at casket.
Fourth: Police suddenly threw Glenn :
inson into cell, charging him with muir
der.
THE TELL-TALE FLOWERS.
Fifth: Police found florists bill in
house and traced flowers to woman pa
tlent of physician in hospital.
Sixth: Police humored Cleminson in
fear that they might dope his drinking
water and put him into talkative mood.
Seventh: When CleminsOn, after many
sleepless hours. wanted to sleep, they
took him into headqual ters for third de-
gree. There weren't any burgiars"
shouted CIeminson at last. II told that
story to save the honor OF myself and
my children. For the same reason /
made believe 1 was ill"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
DOCTORS THREAT
TERRIFIED GIRL

CHICAGO, June "A dramatic scene
occurred at the Sheffield avenue police
station today, when Miss Anna Kolb was
taken to the cell occupied by DR.. Hal
dane Cleminson, alleged by the police to
have slain his wife. 1t was from Miss
Kolb that the police obtained the names
of a number of women with whom Dr.
Cleminson is alleged to have been OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
5 HURT; 1 FATALLY,
WHEN BRIDGE SUNK

COTTAGE GROVE, Oregon. June g.
passenger train on the Oregon and
Southeastern railroad, on its return trip
from wildwood. went through a bridge
spanning Roe river. About fifteen per-
sons were injured and w. H. Ostrander,
the engineer. Is expected to die.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
READ THISi

DOTHAN, Ala.-We have been selling
the Texas Wonder for years. and recon-
mend It to any one suffering with any
kidney trouble as being the best remedy
we ever sold. ]. B. YOUNG. Sold by all
druggists. Price 81 by mail from st.
Louis. Sss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08

blue beyond it. And at the same instane
the faint. far echo of a most plaintive
melody thrilled his attentive ears. The
tender notes which swelled and ebbed on
the uncertain breeze came from no birds
throat.
Then he saw the girl.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-08
Faunal Specimens
Haroer's Bazar.

HarDeTS BaZar.
Knicker-So Jones has bright idea?
Bockcr-Yes: he wants the Smithsonian instI-
tutiCn TO defray the cost of his wifes hat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-18
Mopping Back The Flood

New York Post: The small politi-
clans like Barnes, and the big hum
bugs, like Depew, who are opposing
the governors plan of direct nomina-
tions, are fond of speaking of it as
crank notion, new-fangled and fam
tastic idea that nobody ever dreamed
OF until Gov. Hughes brought it out.
True, they confess to having dimly
heard of something of that foolish
sort being tried in the wolliest west,
or where rolls the Oregon. but as for
there being anything like wide
spread and swelling popular move
ment in favor of the new method of
making party nominations, why,
nothing of the sort could exist, be-
cause they knew nothing of its exist
ence. 1t is an axiom with them that
their ignorance marks the bounds of
human knowledge Yet facts have a
way of persisting, even in the face OF
3 boss busily trundling his mop 10