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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
TO ENTERTAIN PRESIDENTS,
(By Associated PreSs.p

Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 5.-Plans for
the entertainment of President Taft
and President Diaz of Mexico, when
the two chief executives meet in Ell
Paso next October, are being pushed
to completion and will be on an elab-
crate score. The city council this
morning authorized the mayor to use
unlimited funds for the entertainment
of the two presidents and various
civic bodies also are arranging to
take part in the ceremonies in honor
of the distinguished visitors.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
Light Plants And
Take Charge

ment have been ordered into
Stockholm.
At Gothenburg work at all the
slaughter houses has come to an
end and the general strike COM
mittee has called upon fhe rail-
road men and the printers to
join the movement.
The strikers ranks are being
augmented every hour, and ac-
cording to the leauers, their total
now reaches 100000, about one
twentieth of the country's popu-
lation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06

ALCEMAS, Aug. 5.-The Riffs are
preaching holy war against Spain
and picturesque feature of their ar
guments is revival of the old le-
gend, according to which the Riff
Arabs, who are descendants of the
Moors driven out of Spain by Isabella
and Ferdinand, are destined to clear
the Spaniards out or Africa, cross to
Spain and recounquer over which
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06

HONOLULU, Aug. 5.-The strike of
more than 5000 plantation laborers
which has been in progress more than
two months and causing much loss
to the planters was declared off today
by the High Wage association, the
of the strikers. The at
titude of the planters in firmly refus-
ing to make concessions and reject
ing all overtures for compromise
and the energetic action of
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
WELLMAN PARTY ASSEMBLING.

TROMSOE, Norway, Aug. Ger
tain members of the Walter Wellman
polar expedition have arrived here
from Spitzbergen. Wellman probably
will start in his balloon for the pole
next week.. The rebuilding of the bal
loon at Spitzbergen will be completed
in a short time.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
THE UNLUCKY NUMBER.

CROWN POINT, Ind, Aug. 5.-A
large touring car carrying the un-
luck number %, Ills, killed 7-year-
old farmer boy named Thicker on the
Sedge road near Highland late last
night The occupants of the machine,
two Chicago men named Swartout
and Cummings, were racing. Both
men were arrested.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
NICK GOES HOME.

COWES, Aug. 5.-Emperor Nicholas
concluded his visit to King Edward
this afternoon and on board the i'm
perial yacht STANDARD he left for Keil
escorted by Russian and British cruis-
ers. His majesty received four depu-
tations, including the lord mayor and
the corporation of London and was
presented with addresses in gold
caskets.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06

NAI IASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-President
w Taft tonight gave out state
" ment embodying his views on
the new tariff. He supported it as a
sincere effort for downward revision.
The statement follows:
Il have signed the tariff bill be-
cause l believe it to be the sincere ef-
fort on the part of the Republican
party to make a downward revision
and to comply with the promises of
the platform as they nave been gen
orally understood and as generally
them in the campaign.
"This is not a perfect tariff bill or
a complete compliance with the
promises made strictly interpreted,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
Moors Are Being Stimulated to
War By An Ancient Legen..

Boabdil, the last king of Granada rul-
er. Every Riff family is being told
that the fulfillment of this legend is
now at hand and urged to enter the
war to regain the Alhambra.
MELILLA, Aug. 5.-The Moors who
yesterday attacked a Spanish commits
sary convoy obliged the Spaniards to
retire until the arrival of reinforce
ments. The Spaniards then advanced
and drove the enemy back
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
DECLINED THE JOB.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Bernard J. Null
lany, formerly newspaper man of
Chicago and at present private secre-
tary to Mayor Busse, declined to ac-
cept the position of chief of police
rendered by the mayor yesterday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
PAPER MEN CONVENE.

BOSTON, Aug. 5.-The National Pa
per Trade association of the United
States opened it's fourth annual mid
summer meeting in this city today
to continue until Saturday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
MAGNIFICENT CELEBRATION
COMES TO A GLORIOUS CLOSE
State Convention Of
Elks Corcludes
Sessions
NEXT

Harry Wilson Named as District Den.
uty With j. Collins West as Chair
man of Steering COmmittee.-State
Elks Raise Fund to Purchase Beau
tiful Loving Cup for Miles City.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
TARIFF HAS BEEN REVISED:
CONGRESS HAS ADJOURNED
President TAFT Signs
the Payne-Aldrch
Measure
SIXTEEN MAJORITY

Senate Agrees to Conference Report
by Vote of AZ to 31.-WOrk Con-
cluded and Bill Signed by 6 O'Clock
When the Extraordinary Session Is
Brought to an End.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-08-06
WYOMING WEATHER.

Generally fair Friday and
Saturday; cooler Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
FIRE AND STORM
 HURT MERIDIAN

Meridian, Miss, September a.-(Special) The fire that originated in the Meridian creosoting plant at Il o'clock last night during the height of the storm of wind and rain that swept over this city and sec tion destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property before 1t was finally got under control. Besides the blaming mill, 6no,o00 feet of dressed lurnher and three small residences were destreye ed. The unforttin. ate women were housed inSempty box cars on nearby sidings until tae storm had abated, and until they could find more comfortable quarters. The American Hardwood company and the T. J. Chld- low Lumber company are the heaviest losers of lumber. Their losses are only partially covered by insurtnce. The plan- ing mill was valued at about $1o.000, with only about 5000 insurance. The dwelling house and furniture loss Is estimated at about $15,O0O. Only the most strenuous work of the department prevented the de- struction of the power house and the gas plant of the Meridian Light and Railway company. They were only slightly dam aged and were afire several times
 The only damage as result of the storm in this immediate section so far as ascertained has been to cotton, which Is reported to have been blown from the bolls to an alarming extent. Louisville and Nashville trains are operating to New Orleans and Mobile through Merid- ian over the Mobile and Ohio, Alabama Great Southern and New Orleans and Northeastern railroads. The Western Union and the Postal companies are handling all New Orleans messages from this city by mail, and special detail of operators and train messengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
GREAT DAAGE IN
 JAcKsouEt STORM

Jackson, Miss, September H-(Special) There is no way to estimate the damage done to crops by the terrific storm Of wind and rain last night, but cotton men here agree that 1t will amount to millions. sAl open cotton is on the ground and cov- cred with mud and water, and most of inc imatured bols have been whipped from the stalks. Corn Is laid low and loss on that account will be considerable.
 The property damage in Jackson Is heavy but confined mostly to levelled fences, houses unroofed and trees up- rooted, telephone and telegraph wires dead in every direction. The state fair grounds suffered, all stock sheds being den,oished, fences laid low and grand stand unroofed.
 The plate glass dome of the senate wing of The new capitol was wrecked and the ti,, roof of the old capitol blown hun dreds of feet By the collapse of a two- story brick building Karl Wooster, a h,a acksnlith, was instantly killed, and his . ossisfant. c. D. Clayton, was seriously ,n i,,red. back broken and will de, Neigh horing owns report similar da1hage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
CHARGED WITH SCHEME
 TO DEFRAUD IN MAILS

Washington, September 21-Postoffice inspectors today raided the offices of the National Trust company of this city, secured q large amount of evidence per taining to the operations of the concern and arrested Henry M Lewis. manager and secretary-treasurer Lewis was charged with using the mails in the fur therance ot 8 scheme to defraud.
 I.ewss' arrest was made at the instance Of DDf5d States District Attorney Ba- ker, who examined the evidence today. He was released on 5000 bail and the hearing set for Monday, September N.
 The National Trust company. accord ing to information given out by the post office inspectors, was incorporated un- der the laws of the District of Colum- bia on January f. 1900. The original cap ital stock of the company was s25,0Oo, divided into shares of $10 each. This amount was afterward increased to S500,000
 The scheme of the company, 1t Is said. was to guarantee the stock of other cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

porations requiring an initial payment of l per cent of the amount of the stock of such corporation
 When questioned by the inspectors to- day as to how the stock was paid up. Lewis said that the Delaware eompany had taken s300o0 worth of stock in Wash ington concern, s100.000 in the Enterprise company. and ssOOooo in the Western Trust company of Wilmington, Del, just organized, but said to be Lewis en- terprise.
 When all the negotiations had been completed for the anarantee of stocks, 1t is alleged, the clients of the company would receive from the Delaware com pany an indemnity bond to insure the stock as actually sold.
 The scheme was brought to the atten- tion of the postoffice department by a. complaint from a firm in Springfield. Mass. The trust company sought cor respondence with corporations desirous of having their stock guaranteed.
 Lewis admitted he had no cash, it Is said. He expressed surprise when in- formed of his arrest. but admitted, 1t Is alleged, that he expected a fraud or der might be issued against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
 BY COMMITTEE LEADERS
Contributions Will Be Sought To Off set the Large Fund Raised in Birmingham By Amend
 mend Leaders.
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS.

Montgomery. September 21.-(Special.)- The executive committee of the temperate and anti-amendment forces met in Mont gomery today and selected the following campaign committee
 J. Lee Long, Butler, chairman First district, D. R. Burgess, Mobile. Second district, Charles Henderson, Troy. Third district, G. P. Bowling, Ozark. Fourth district, John T. Farley, Annis- ton.
 Fifth district, c. F. Striplin, Ashland. Sixth district A. S. vandergraff, Tusca- 1oosa,
 Seventh district, George M. Rains, All bertville.
 Eighth district. W. F. Garth. Hunts wille.
 Ninth district. Jesse stallipgs, Birming- ham.
 This committee will have charge of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD.

1-Plans laid at Montgomery for anti
 amendment campaign.
 Cook receives a hearty welcome. Tributes to late Governor Johnson. Taft speaks at Denver.
 Charge of fraud is made.
 Fuller bill declared unconstitutional. Speaking postponed at Huntsville. 2-Tax assessments on the increase. S-Anti-amendment forces busy. Ensley man heads the Baptists 4Editorial comment. 5-Bapti-t association convenes at Ruha-
 ma church.
 John W. Sibley defends gates on street
 cars.
 Large party will make trip to East
 Lake In motor cars Friday evening. Taft committee will visit fair grounds
 today. 6-Copenhagen will get first papers. 7-Birmingham social news.
 Dolly Dalrymple's column. Bessemer council has trouble with
 roller. 9-New Orleans not badly damaged. 10-Peary withdraws into his she'll u-Stocks slump but later recover. Cotton continues to advance. Wheat advances sharply. 12- General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
How To Pronounce Peary.

Washington. September 2.-(Special.)- As long as Com. Robert E. Peary has been in the public eye as a persistent and successful explorer, there still seems to be uncertainty on the part of many people as to the proper pronunciation of his name.
 Of course, the spelling decides noth- ing-it never does with English names, and not always with those of other nations. The commander himself is the very highest of all authorities, and ac- cording to him the first four letters in his name have the sound which the same four letters do at the end of the word appear" and not that which they have when they stand alone and mean fruit.
 It is bit shorter than ''Peer-y" would be, but 1t isn't Parry Fairy" or "Peery."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22


 campaign against the proposed amend ment to the constitution of Alabama. By popular subscription, a campaign fund will be raised, although no action in this direction was taken today. A programme of speakers to stump the state will be published. It was determined to have permanent headquarters in Montgomery. the political capital of the state It is optional with the committee as to whether or not additional headquarters will be established in Birmingham.
 Held Executive Session.
 Of the 71 members of the executive committee 5s were present. At noon these gentlemen went into executive session.
 Colonel M. P LeGrande called the meet ing to order Charles Henderson, presi- dent of the railroad commission, was chosen permanent chairman of the execu- tive committee, and R. E. l.. Nell of Sell ma was made permanent secretary. Ed ward M. DeGraffenreid of Hale and Tip ton Mullin of Chiffon, on account of the ignations.
 V. M. Haynes of Newberne was chosen to succeed DeGraffenreid, while A. c. Smith of Clanton was chosen to succeed Mullin. Mr. Smith is republican.
 The following were named as a com mittee to select the campaign committees: Charles Henderson, J. F. Stallings, A. C. Smith, J. Lee Long and Frank $. Moody The committee named the gentlemen a fab fo1 oh unanimously.
 Another Conference Held.
 Tonight the members of the campaign committee met in the rooms of Chairman Long in the Exchange hotel At this meeting preliminary steps toward for mally opening the campaign were taken In the morning. headquarters will be opened on the first floor of the Exchange, three rooms having been engaged for this purpose. Tomorrow circular letter will leave headquarters to friends of the anti amendment movement asking for popular subscriptions. This step Is deemed neces- sary on account of the immense campaign fund which the leaders of the amendment and incorporate forces in Birmingham last Thursday agreed to raise and circu- late.
 At the present time no formal list of campaign orators is obtainable, although 1t Is known that every stump in Alabama will hold up e champion of liberty and the home According to Campaign Man ager Long tonight, most aggressive campaign will be waged. The war will be carried into the territory of the ene- my, and no longer will things be taken for granted. In other words the citizens of Alabama who have in their hearts an inherent love of liberty and home will re- sist to the utmost the entrenchment of thoss who for political reasons seek te -->->4>
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Declares The Fuller
 BiU Unconstitutional

the effort to enforce the prohibition laws and filed with Judge 0. J. Semmes of the city court a petition for the is suance of a mandamus to compel Judge Afford to tty the said cases. The petition bears the signature of the attorney general of the state, Alex M. Garber, as well as that of Solicitor Stallworth.
 The principal claim made in the pe- tition Is that thers is no provision made for jury trial in the inferior criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Mobile, September 21-In the inferior court this morning in the trial of about q dozen defendants for alleged viola tion of the Fuller bill Judge Jules D.. Afford bound the defendants over to the city court, declaring that the Full Ter bill was unconstitutional In that it denied the right of trial ply jury in conflict with section II of the state constitution.
 This afternoon County Solicitor Mich : olas F. Stollworth made a new move in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Heaby Dohnpou1 Stops
 WeAkley-SprAgins DebAfe

Judge Weakley came in this after noon from New Hope, where he spoke today to a good-size crowd. He spoke last night at Gurley. While here he Is the guest of Frank Webster
 The arrangements for the debate as stated tonight, provided an hour open ing for Judge Weakley, an hour nad 8 quarter to Senator Sprtgins and quarter of an hour rejoinder by Judge Weakley.
 People had flocked in from all parts of Madison county to hear the debate tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Huntsville, September 21-(Special.) ) The debate between Judge Samuel D Weakley and Senator Robert E. Sprag ings was called off tonight on account of rain and will be held Wednesday night.
 A heavy rain blew up at o'clock and continued until the hour ssi for the debate, but in spite of lis the Elk tn eatre was half filled by crowd that was eager for the affair to be- gin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
DRYS GIVE UP IN
 THE BRISTOL CASE

dispatch says:
 All counsel for the "drys'' in the local option contest case have reached the con- clusion that no appeal can be taken from Judge Kelly's decision of yesterday. There will. therefore. 1t is said. be no opposition.
 The whisky men will be granted licenses tomorrow and 15 saloons and wholesale whisky concerns will open for business October 1. The express company will build an extension to its storerooms to accommodate the revived business. the dispatch says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
A Domestic Tragedy.

Knoxville, Tenn, September H.-Lon Walker, farmer residing eight miles from Knoxville. on the Sevierville pike, shot and killed Aruthur Nelson at the formers home tonight and surrendered to the sheriff. Walker claims that when he unexpectedly returned home about he found his wife in company with a man in the woods nearby. Walker says that Nelson was advancing on him when he fired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Taft's Enuineer.

Limon, Col, September A.-The engi neer on Tafts special train from Good land, Kan. to Denver today was dem ocratic member of the Colorado legisla ture, James Garrett. His locomotive wa literally swathed in bunting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Jury Scandal Aired.

Chicago, September 21.-State's Attor. ney Wayman's charges of jury tamper- ing resulted today in the discharge of a venire of 50. Important persons wanted as witnesses in the jury scandal are said to have disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

(CONTNUrD ON PAGE s.)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-07
II. f. ID. No. 2.

Jack Frost visited this section one
night last week.
/ Dan Griffin and wife spent Friday
at j. o. Gamers.
Bertha Cannon is helping Mrs
Merit Cozad with her house work this
week
Gene fuller spent Sunday with
Bert and Charley Dobson
Quite a number attended the dance
at Bert Newman's last Wednesday
night. All report jolly good time.
George and Julia Evans had bust
ness in Leon Saturday.
Mrs. Gertie Potter and daughter
Reta spent Friday at Gene Gam
mons
Miss Mamie Kimport visited with
home folks the past week
Frank Hickman returned home
from South Dakota Friday.
Guy Garner called at G. w. Robi-
sons Sunday
Willie Hayes and family visited
Sunday with his brother, Speed
Hayes, and family.
Clifford Ingram spent Saturday
night and Sunday with home folks
near Blockley.
Fannie Cannon spent Sunday
with home folks.
Misses Minnie and Nellie Sinclair
spent Sunday afternoon at w. G..
Tuller's.
Milt Spencer and lady friend,
Miss Bertha Cannon, attended the
band concert at Leon Saturday night.
l. E. Evans had business at his
farm Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-07
Pleasant Valley No. 1.

Quite a number from here spent
Sunday on Grand River and had a
nice time
Regular meeting at Jack Oak
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ash and Mr.
Thomas Tullis, of Decatur, were
present.
George Virden and his brother-in-
law, Levi Hill, of Moweaqua, ILL.,,
were down at Pleasanton one day
last week buying cattle.
Mrs. George Virden attended
church at Jack Oak Sunday evening
and also called on Mrs. Horace
Qulgley.
Mr.. and Mrs E. Robb were visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cochran, of Leon, Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Sutherlin and son
Luther are visiting with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Calvin Citizens, at Wash
ington.
Leila Zika was visiting with her
sister at Alton last week.
Mr.. Johnson is cutting corn for
George Virden.
Mrs. George Virden called on Mrs.
Oiler one evening last week.
George Virden has a new porch
built on his residence. Archie
Ravens did the work.
Mrs. Thomas Roberts and family
and Charles Matteson spent Sunday
on Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-07
Postum Trot.

Uncle Joe Worden returned home
from Van Vert Monday where he
had spent few days at the home OF
John Reitzel.
Ina Fronk and Mrs. Arthur Wor-
den and daughters were business
callers at Weldon Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Ross Judd and Mrs. Butler
Wilson were business callers at Osce-
ola Tuesday
Mrs. Lloyd Smith and daughter
were calling in Weldon Tuesday.
Charley Worden and family,
Arthur Worden and family spent
Tuesday evening at Mr. Forks.
Butler Wilson and wife spent last
Tuesday evening at Ross Judd's.
Mrs Lew Smith went to Osceola
Wednesday to have dental work
done.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Smith and
ing for visit with Mrs. Smith s
sister in Nebraska.
Mrs. Lloyd Smith and daughter
spent Wednesday at j. j. Smiths.
Mrs. G. Meacham and Mrs. F.
Worden were business callers at
Weldon Wednesday afternoon
Vial ICY Nkudy lc NeuI W bSS
Moines Friday.
Mrs. Frank Worden spent Friday
with Mrs. Lloyd Smith.
B. G. Bay was guest of Frank
Worden and wife Friday night.
Most everyone from this neighbor-
hood went to Garden Grove Thursday
to see Carrie Nation.
Peter Huddleston sold his farm
Saturday morning to B. G. Bay, of
near Woodland.
Mrs. Ed Cave returned to her
home near Decatur City Saturday
after short visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Arthur Worden
Arthur Worden and wife, Lissie
Worden and Ina Fronk were Leon
callers Saturday afternoon
Most everyone from this neck of
the woods attended the corn picnic
Saturday at the Davis grove. There
was large crowd which some say
was over 5000.
Lottie Worden spent Saturday
night with Mrs. Lloyd Smith
James Downey and family, of near
Kingston, spent Sunday at Charley
Meacham'
Lew Overholtzer and family were
calling at Frank Worden's Sunday
There were many spent Sunday
with Mrs. Lloyd Smih.
Willis Mitchell, wife and daughter
Mrs. Keith, spent Sunday at Ross
judas.
Perry Worden and family spent
Sunday at Arthur Worden's.
Elmer Delk was calling at J. H
Delk's Sunday.
Ed Worden. wife and daughter
were Sunday callers at ROLAND
| Balls.