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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
TAFT CRITICISED
 FOR HIS ACTIONS

Washington, January 7.-Digressing from a tariff speech in the House today MT Sheppard of Texas charged that President-elect Taft did the south se- rious injustice when he said a fair op- portunity was not presented in that sec ton for the free exercise of suffrage
 MT. Sheppard emphatically denied that such was the case and said that MT. Taft has made himself ridiculous.
 The Texas member had reached the point in his remarks where he spoke of the southern political situation when he was interrupted with a query by MT Bates of Pennsylvania, who asked if it was not MT. Taft's purpose to procure a free opportunity for the consideration of public questions in the south. The ques- tion brought forth the declaration re- ferred to.
 MT. Sheppard added that he believed the people in the south were democratic be- cause they applied the principles of dem ocracy that were best for the country, regardless of section. eff" he said, they thought that republican principles were best. they would adopt them" The south, he said, evidently was not influenced in its democracy by sectionalsm or race is- sues because the south was democratic before the war was dreamed of, or the race issue was remote probability. "On the contrary" he declared, there were states in the north that were solidly democratic before the war that have been solidly republican since, and the charge of sectionalism could be brought against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
PLANS TO REBUILD
 ITALIAN CITIES

Rome January 7-Deputies from all parts of Italy have answered the call of the government to assemble in extra ordinary session in the ancient Palazzo di Montecito Rio tomorrow to hear from the premier an official statement on the earthquake disaster and also to take under advisement proposals of the cab inet with regard to measures to miti- gate it's consequences
 It seems that the whole chamber will be as one in voting for increased tax ation in aid of the people of the south. While there is general agreement on this sub ject, the question of rebuilding Messina is a matter of animated dis cussion. Some wish that the present site of Messina be abandoned but a large number hope that the ancient queen of the straits will reappear where she stood for 27 centuries.
 Deputy Battalli, professor of physics at the University of Piza, one of the best known scientists, believes that it would be a mistake to rebuild Messina on the same lines as before and on land destined to be affected by new seismic phenomena. He suggests the Japanese system of construction, or ese adaptations. He thinks the new buildings should be erected along the seismic wave, which must be ascer- tained through special scientific study as otherwise the new buildings would be destined in a short or long time. as the case might be, to collapse under the conditions which destroyed the city. A building lying parallel to the seismic wave he declares would offer much greater resistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
WILL MEET TAFT. Committee Will Take Invitation From
 New Orleans.

New Orleans, January 1.-The following committee from New Orleans has been selected to meet President-elect Taft in Atlanta on January 15 and formally pre- sent to him the city's invitation to stop here on his way back from Panama: John NJ. Parker, president of the Southern Commercial congress; Pearl Wight re- publican committeeman from Louisiana i; Philip Werlein president of the New Or leans Progressive union, and Samuel Gil- more, city attorney.
 Although MT. Taft has already an- nounced his intention to visit New Or leans, the definite date of his coming will not be known until he is conferred with. The committee will also ascertain his wishes regarding the character and scope of the entertainment to be accorded him here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Stewards Prophetic Words.

From Leslies Weekly.
 ''The Pacific ocean, it's shores and It's islands and the vast region beyond, will become the chief theatre of events Tn the worlds hereafter This prediction by Seward, more than half a century ago, Is on the way toward realization. The understanding which has been given formal expression by the statement drawn up by Secretary Root and Am bassador Takahlra will do much toward hastening that day. China has 4Oo'ooo,oOo of people, whose wants. in the way of commodities which we have to sell, will increase many fold as these people rise in the scale of civilization. as we under stand that term. Thus its trade few decades hence will probably reach propor- tions beyond the dreams of the present generation of Americans. When we con sider that Asia holds half of the 1,Go0,ooo,- GOO people of the entire globe, this Root importance With England in alliance with Japan, and with both Japan and England on terms of the greatest cor diality with the United Stats, peace in the Pacific and Orient Is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

them with much more fairness than against the south.
 Did not congressional districts go re- publican last time for the first time, and was that not evidence of the fact that the solid south was broken?' MT. Bates inquired.
 MT. Sheppard promptly rejected the idea and said that instead of the south leaning toward repubicanism it was more democratic today than 1t was 50 or 60 years ago, as there were several whig states in the south before the war; The whigs, he declared, were but the prede- cessors of the republicans, but there had been no republican southern states since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
TRAIN SERVICE
 IS RESTORED

Villa San Giovanni, January ', via Reg gio-The first train crawled into Villa San Giovanni shortly before noon today, re-establishng the link with the outside world. British ships, however, were here yesterday and put ashore stores to be dis tributed to the sufferers by the relief party. Many persons were killed at this place and practically all the houses were overthrown and the survivors have suf- fered greatly because of the lack of shel- ter from the cold and rain and lack of food.
 The Anglo American club of Rome Is represented by small party of rescuers, who are camping in the vicinity of Villa San Giovanni, where they have erected temporary hospitals. Several ships have passed along the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Attempt at Murder.

Raleigh, N. C., January 7.-An un- successful attempt was made by an un- known person early today in Durham to assassinate Detective James w. Ash burn, who caused the arrest in Decem- Der last of Reuben Barbee on the charge of having murdered Engineer J. A. Holt. The detective was in his room and had gotten up before dawn and turned on the light when load of shot era shed through the window from the outisde. None of the shot struck Ashburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Habeas Corpus Dismissed.

New York, January 7.-Writs of habeas corpus and certiorari issued in behalf of Moses Haas, under indictment in connection with the cotton report leak scandal, were dismissed today by Judge Ward in the United States cir cult court. In his opinion Judge Ward sustains United States Commissioner Shields, who committed Haas to await service calling for his removal to Wash- ington for trial. The prisoner was re- handed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Woman Burned To Death.

St. Louis, January Mrs. A. Fitz- gibbons, her clothing afiame from an explosion of gasoline, threw herself on A bed beside her sleeping husband and 3-year-old daughter today then rushed from the house and fell dead in the yard of her home at s09 Benson street. Fitzgibbons was awakened by the flames that had communicated them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Swift Capital Increased.

Chicago, January 7-The stockhold- CTS of Swift & Co.,, at their annual meeting today decided to increase the capital stock from $50,000,0o0 to s60.- 000,o The report for the previous year shows that $2OoOO,OOO had been paid out in wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Circumstances Reversed.

From Juuge
 Unkept Smith-"Mister' would youse kindly help a poor man as is all in, down, and out?"
 Jocular citizen-"Why certainly. Just climb the f1re-escape on that skyscraper across the street, and walk in on the top fioor Then you will -e all out. up. and in.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Steamer In Danger.

Norfolk, Va, January IA strong northeaster tonight has further jeopar- dized the English steamer Anglo-Afri- can which is on the shoals off Smiths Island. Grave fears are entertained for her safety Captain and crew have been advised to come ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Earthquake Shock Felt.

Palmi, January 7.-At 6:3O this evening a short but intense earthquake shock was felt, causing the collapse of walls, includ- ing those of the cathedral. No one was injured, but the people rushed from their shelters almost crazed with fright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

the authorities barefooted and half clothed and asked for a pair of shoes and an overcoat.
 With the exception of Saint Andrew Avellino all the churches in Messina have been destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
WHEELER'S HOTEL

EUTAW, ALA. Electric lights and bells in each room Artesian water. Long distance relenhone service. Hot and Cold Water
 M. JoD wHUELER, Prep. Rates oz.oo Fer Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

selves to the bedding and was severely burned, while rescuing his daughter. Both will recover.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made
me well woman and l have no more
backache. / hope / can help others by
telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham' $
Vegetable Compound has done for
me. - Mrs. EMMA MISE, s33 First ST.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The above is only one Of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond a doubt that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. made from roots and herbs,
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases Of women after all other means
have failed, and that every such suf-
ering woman owes it to herself to at
least give Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound a trial before submit
ting to an operation, or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice is free.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10
ARION ITEMs.

Mrs. Carroll, who has not been ia
good health for some time, went to
Omaha Tuesday for treatment at St.
Joseph's hopsital.
Mr.. Brown, after an absence of
two months, has returned to take the
place of agent at the Illinois Central
office and Vim. Robinson has gone to
Dunlap.
The Arior Hotel served an elegant
dinner last Sunday. The dining room
was very attractive with the tables
decorated with chrysanthemums aud
Mr.. Berka took q picture of the room.
Landlord Grant has spent q good deal
Of money in making improvements and
is expecting to make greater improve
ments in the future. The patronage
shows that his efforts are appreciated.
Mr.. Orson Wentworth stopped be.
tween trains at the home Of M. w.
Maxey.
Frank Carl and little Peter Cum
mings are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Binnasl and other friends.
The Bible Study class will meet
with Mrs. Tripp next Thursday even
ing. Those who attended find these
meetings interesting. Come and bring
your Bibles.
N. P. Underhill went to Omaha
last week for visit with his chill
dren.
Mrs. Henry Scott entertained the
Friday Club last week. Nearly every
one of the members we're present and
enjoyed very much the pleasant en-,
tertainment, very nice lunch and
the drive over good roads on such q
beautiful day.
P. Hedderman is rebuilding his
large ice house which was destroyed
in the recent fire.
A chicken pie supper given by the
Ladies' Aid Society at Mrs. Mackey's
last Friday was we'll patronized and q
nice sum was realized.
G. R. McKeeman and sons, Ernest
and Sylvester. have taken an automo-
bile trip to their former no me at
Casey.
Miss Claudy spent Saturday and
Sunday at the home Of her aunt. Mrs.
G. C. Trip.
Mrs. n. F. Stilson and daughter,
Atha. we're Denison shoppers Satur-
day last.
Bernice Bonney spent Saturday at
the home Of Mrs. Evans.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10
WEST SIDE ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Moeller went
to Chicago Sunday morning for a ten
days visit with relatives.
Supt. o. o. Vogenitz and his corp
Of teachers left last Thursday morn
ing to attend the Iowa State Teach-
ers' Association at Des MONIES, Iowa.
P. j. Greves of Denison was q bus
mess visitor in West Side the first Of
the week.
Mr.. j. M. Howell and family
moved to Ames, Iowa, last Thursday.
Miss Charlotte Anderson came home
Wednesday evening and left Thursday
to attend the teachers convention at
Des Moines.
The Misses Mabel Bridge and Lulu
Fitzpatrick returned home Sunday
evening. Miss Bridge scent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in Bondurant.
Iowa, and Miss Fitzpatrick visited
friends near Des Moines.
Miss Laura Suhr attended the con-
vention at Des Moines last week. She
was accompanied home Friday even
ing by her sister. Miss Emma Suhr,
who visited at home until Monday
when she returned to her school duties
at Albert City. Iowa.
The Misses Bridge and Kilpa trick
entertained a few friends Last Tues
day evening in honor of Miss Btidge's
cousin, Mss Robinson of Des Moines,
who visited here the first of the week.
The evening was very pleasantly spent
in games and conversation and the
young ladies served delightful
Chatting dish luncheon. which was en-
joyed by all.
Miss Emma Wiese returned Monday
from Excelsior Springs. Missouri.
where she has been. for several
month";.
Beth Christensen and Alice Richards
Of Denison visited West Side friends
last Sunday.
VIM Sihr spent Sunday at home
this week.
The Ladies' Industrial of the NJ.
E. church met with Mrs. John E.
Smith at her home on Wednesday aft
ernoon.
miss Lucy Winter. who teaches
school near West. Side spent Sunday
at her home in Carroll.
Mrs. W. N. Walters and family
moved into the house formerly occu-
pied by j. NJ. Howell's family last
Friday.
Mr.. Chas Powell of Glisden is Wis
iting at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. F. e Glascock, this week
John Thies tal the misfortune to
have his team run away while in town
/; last week. He WIS thrown from the
Luggy and waa bruised and quite ser.
! iously injured.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist church will meet Wednes.
day afternoon with Mrs. Edward
Saunders.
Mrs. Minda Distlehurst returned to
her home in Omaha Wednesday, after
a week $ visit here with her, brother,
Mr.. Lutte Tillet.
Revival meetings will commence
next Sunday evening in the M. e.
church. A large crowd is requested
to be present
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10
Grove visiting Nina Sykes school.

! eSeA~Nss
F. A. jackson, who has been Wis
iting in Illinois for the past month.
returned to his home Wednesday,.
Miss Rachael CHM left Saturday
morning for her home in Indianola,
Iowa. She taught the Mullinger
school this fall.
Mrs. Jane Permission of Defiance
visited here the fore part of the week
at the Phyllis Morgan home.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Doherty Of Ken
wood came down Saturday morning to
do some Shopping and attend the flu.
neral f Mrs. Hickey.
D. H. Boot. superintendent .ot pub :
lie schools here, left Thursday even
ing for Des Moines, where he attend
ed Teachers Convention the remain
der Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Medley. who
have been visiting in Omaha the past
five weeks with their daughter, Mrs.
A. S. Avery. returned home Friday
evening.
Raey Westbrook of Defiance was in
town Saturday.
Ralph Gleiser spent the latter part
of the week in Des Moines visiting
friends and transacting business.
The @. P. Q.s were royalty enter
tanned Friday evening bv Minnie Bill.
ven at her country home. Various
games were INDUCED in and the even
ing passed by far too quickly. At a
late hour dainty refreshments were
served. Everyone present reports a
fine time.
Miss Lillian Doherty Of Kenwood
came down Saturday morning and will
teach schoo. here west of town this
winter.
Miss Eva Bliven underwent an
operation Monday morning for an abb
cess on her neck At the present
writing she is improving nicely and
will soon be able to be around again
with her many friends.
Miss Nellie Woodland of Colorado Is
here this week visiting her mother,
Mrs. e. H Woodland
The Guild Of the Presbyterian
church met last Friday afternoon with
Mrs. W. S. Moore. A dainty lunch
con was served by the hostess. The
Guild is preparing to have bazaar
SOON.
Mrs. l. B. Alfred and son left Sum
day for Aurora. Nep., for week
visit there with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. j. Ruby.
Miss Mabel Randall. who has been
visiting here with her friend. Nan
Bayles. for the past two weeks. re-
turned to her home in Randolph,
Neb.. Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rankin and daughter.
Odessa. who have just returned from
q trip abroad are here this week Wis
iting with the, formers daughter,
Mrs. Raey Sutton.
The Womans' Foreign Missionary
Society Of the Methodist church met
Thu rsday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Edward Theobald. A large num-
Der we're in attendance and an inter-
esting program rendered.
The High School enjoyed q vaca-
tion Thursday ana Friday of this week
during Mr.. Boots absence while at
/ tondinep tho Convont;o,, ~ Hes M.,;n>.
The Philathean Society of the
Methodist church will meet Tuesday
afternoon ut the home of Mrs. ]. c.
Dyson.
Marie Barrett. who was sick the
fore part uf the week is now abe to
be up and around again among her
many fHiarda
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10
AFTER
SUFFERING
ONE YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham, Vegetable Compound
Milwaukee, Wis. Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has made

me q we'll woman,
and / would like to
tell theKhole world
of it. / suffered
fromfemale trouble
and fearful painsin
my back. Ihad the
best doctors and
they all decided
that / had a tunor
in addition to my
female trouble, and
advised an opera
ton. Lydia T..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-10

Sloan's Liniment is the best
remedy for sprains and bruises.
It quiets the pain at once, and.
can be applied to the tenderest
part without hurting because it
doesn't need to be rubbed all
you have to do is to lay it on
lightly. It is a powerful prepa-
ration and penetrates Instantly
relieves any inflammation and con-
gestion, and reduces the swelling.
Here's the Proof.
Mr.. L. ROLAND, Bishop Of Scran-
ton. Pa. says" On the 9TH Of
this present month, as was leaving
the building at noon for lunch, I
slipped and fell, spanning my wrist.
! returned in the afternoon, and at
four O'Clock l could not hold 4 pen-
Gil in my hand returned home
later and purchased . bottle Of
The Somerset reporter., 1909-06-17
For Sale


Machinery and Tools Free
8-room house, BATH, hot and cold wahI'
4O-ft. stable with cellar, large green house. 3;
hot water heat, all new, in fine condition 90 %
acres fertile land, wood for home use, ~ ~
apple, pear and plum trees; only lnlle ,. "
village advantages and educational instlIi,
tion splendid paying property; other oa ss
ness calls owner from state and $ZOO is tno
low price including valuable lot OF tools ma "a
''Strouts May-June Bulletin, copy iiTr ee'
Dept 2i2 E. A. Strout Co.. Kents Hill
The Somerset reporter., 1909-06-17
The Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the real estate
transfers recently recorded in the
county registry.
Athens-Frances A. Clifford to
Harold d. Corson.
Anson-John H. Parlin to Frank
w. Butler; Asher T. Head to Will
liam H. McKepney; Annie s. Green
leaf to X. @. Mcdonald.
Fairfield-Cora M. Written to
Warren F. Written; Desire Rogers
to Myrtle +. Heath, s104.
Bingham-A. 2. Murray to Addie
V. Button
Concord-Ei Hoyt to William P.
Forsythe.
New Portland-Eugene NJ Young
to Albert G. Perry; Thomas H. John
son to Velzora A. Walker; Fessen-
den Park Co., to Otis NJ. Games;
Lewis Boynton ct ais to George w.
Clark; Thomas II. Johnson to Es-
tella f. Cole, 500.
Madison-Sarah J. Weston ct al to
Frank E. Boston; Nathan l.. Shep-
ley to Mabel Nj. Hobart.
Embden-William H. McKenney to
Melvin w. Palmer; Velzora a..
Walker ct al to Thomas II. John
son.
Pittsfeld-Daniel P. Written to
Jennie N. Brown.
st. Albans-Frank L. Fairbrother to
Frank A. Varney, $3.50.
Skowhegan-Darius w. Bunker to
d. l.. Bunker ct al.
Harmony-Effie NJ. Pingree to D..
H. Bartlett, $500; Ellen NJ. Tooth
aker ct al to d. H. Bartlett, $500.
Cornville-Mark Hobart ct al to
Arthur T. Hobart.
Brighton-W. J. Foss ct al to
Smith Lyons.
Palmyra-Howard Kicker to Martha
J. Southland.
Smithfield-Jay M. Pierce to Walter
II. Hight ct al.
Hartland-Janette II. Blake ct al to
Nancy S. Littlefield; John L. Nc
Kenney to Rodney L. Blake.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-06-17
CANAAN.

Mr.. Guy Lord and wife of Pittsfield
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Lord, Saturday.
George Keene of Augusta was in
town over Sunday, the guest of his
uncle, A.. J. Keene.
Mrs. Ellen Cover and daughter,
Addie, were at home from Skowhegan
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Buzzell, accom-
panied by their daughter and her
husband from Fairfield, were calling
on relatives and friends Sunday.
Miss Eva Holt is in Waterville at
tending the graduating exercises OF
the high school, the guest of her
cousin, Miss Amanda Swift.
Saturday, June 10, will be observed
as Veterans Day at Canaan Grange.
In the forenoon there will be an inter-
esting program by members of the
grange followed by dinner. The at
tarnoon exercises will be in charge OF
the veterans.
Sunset Chapter O. E. s. entertained
81 members of Fireside Chapter,
Clinton on Wednesday evening, June
8. A very pleasant evening was pass
ed, an interesting entertainment was
given and fine supper served.
Mrs. Jennie Bean and friend, Fannie
Lawley, drove from Skowhegan, Sat-
urday afternoon, returning in the
evening, guests of her daughter, Mrs.
Bessie Jewell.
Walter Farnham entertained his
friend, Mr.. Weston from Madison,
last week.
Hiram Church has sold his residence
to Carl Nelson and will soon move to
Waterville.
Miss Linnie Nye of Bangor Is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Virginia Nye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Nutting OF
Skowhegan visited her parents s. F.
Crocker and wife, Sunday.
Alton Goodrich and Horace Mason
were in Brighton, last week buying
cattle.
H. E. Harrington, Charlie Gleason
and Bryant Gleason started for Dead
River, Monday, surveying for Henry
Crowen.
Mrs. Beulah Holt was at home from
Skowhegan over Sunday.
Miss Ames of Pittsfield visited al
A. P. Gleason's, Sunday, going tc
Skowhegan on Monday.
Chas. and Bryant Gleason and Ir.
wing Harrington have gone to the
| Dead River region to work survey
| ing with Henry Crowell and e. E
Greenwood of SkoWhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-06-17
REvERE-CORNyILLE-


At this writing the farmers are
anxiously watching the clouds and
wishing for rain.
Fred Parkman is enjoying new
automobile. He is also thoughtful
of his friends as many of them have
had pleasant rides with him.
Perley Priest and Kelsie Greenleaf
spent the first of the week in the
fishing regions of upper Maine and
report good catch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hilton Of
Moscow spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives and friends in this
vicinity.
Miss Della McDaniels is spending
this week with Mrs. Emma Locke.
Mrs. Cote and young son Joe of
Mercer has been visiting her sisters
here, Mrs. Abbie Parkman and Mrs.
Mary Rowell.
Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. s. g. Big
Glow left for their homes in Massa-
chusetts this morning, after a visit
here at the home of L. L. Bigelow.
Learning from the experience OF
others is like having baby hand you
candy.
Nothing surprises woman so much
as the failure of the unexpected to
happen.
If a man believes all a woman says,
but of course he doesn't, so that set
ties it.
Every woman thinks she ought to
eat brain food occasionally but she
cont explain why she thinks so.
When a woman Is hungry she "feels
faint"