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the groundwork is laid, but this founda- tion must be very strong
 The states early witnesses will be Mrs Eastman, with whom the senator was talking when shot, former State Treasurer Craig, who carried Colonel Cooper's threats to Senator Carmack; Carey Folk brother of the state treas urer, who saw the defendants standing near the scene of the tragedy a few moments before it happened. Just what line the defense will follow, except the broad one of self defense, has not been announced nor will it be until the states case, in chief, is made Attorneys for both sides were in conference until late tonight. Both sides also have In their employ secret agents in numbers and every stranger in the city is subject to close scrutiny and espionage. There is lit tie or no display of feeling in the pub lie, however. The court officials have prepared to take care of large crowds. Jurge Hart has ordered that only as many as can be accommodated with seats will be admitted to the court room. No tickets will be issued and those who arrive first will get the prizes.
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BLIND TIGERS ARE CAPTURED

Williamsburg, February 15.-The blind tiger keepers on the Kentucky-Te line who have been evading arrest on legal technicalitis were captured early to- day Sheriff W. D. Crowley with seven deputies, County Attorney Steevley and private detectives made the raid, arrest ing IA white men, three women and three negroes The detectives for some time had been purchasing liquor on the Ken lucky side from several of those cap tured. The blind tigers have a national reputation, the buildings being half in Tennessee and half in Kentucky, with counters running parallel with the state line. The keepers, many of whom have grown immensely wealthy, sell Tennes- see people whisky from the Kentucky side, while the Kentucky people buy from the Tennessee side, thereby evading press of either state
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Worst Storm on Record.

Indianapolis, February 15-Dispatches received from Northern and Central In diana say the sleet storm Is one of the worst on record. Telegraph and tele- phone wires, trees and shrubs were coated half an inch thick with ice, and the weight of ice was so great that hun dreds of poles and the limbs of thous- ands of shade and fruit trees crashed to the ground. Electric light plants in several cities were forced to shut off the current on account of broken wires. Trains on some railroads were run with out orders because the wires were down and communication in any manner with several towns was cut off Sunday. The loss is estimated at thousands of dol lars.
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License Tax Law Repealed.

Mobile, February 15.-Several weeks ago the city council increased the license tax on insurance companies doing business fin Mobile from s250 to s4O0. Subsequent thereto the Southeastern Tariff associa- tion made reprisal by increasing rates to an amount alleged to be ten times greater than the increased taxation To- night, on the recommendation of cham Der of commerce committee, the council rescinded their former action.
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Frohman Accepts Situation.

New York, February 15.-Daniel Froh- man, manager of the Lyceum theatre, who announced yesterday that he and his wife, Margaret Illington the actress, had agreed to a separation preliminary to a divorce, expressed the hope to his friends today when told that his wife might be- come the bride of Edward J. BoWes, a real estate man of San Francisco, that she would be very happy, because, as he explained it, MT. Bowes is fine chap and 1 think he would make her a good bpehapd
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should be eliminated MT. Hale said there could be no question about it's nature, as new legislation which caused the rule against it's adoption to apply.
 Senator Dixon of Montana provoked sharp criticism of naval methods when he referred to articles published making special strictures upon construction at navy yards. He quoted the articles as charging that 10 or 12 members of the naval affairs committee of the senate had navy yards in their states
 MT. Clapp said if the senate continues to protest against these appropriations without cutting them down, the aggregate would continue to increase.
 MT. Hale defended the appropriations for navy yards, saying that while in IA years the United States had spent s51 0l5,S64 on such works Great Britain had spent s126 ,550 on its navy yards.
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Freezino In New Orleans.

New Orleans, February 15.-With the temperature at freezing tonight and the possibility of a drop of ten degrees more by morning, New Orleans and this vicin- ity is experiencing the coldest weather during the past five years.
 With the hope of saving the orange groves in this section from injury the owners are tonight resorting to the prac- tice of "smudging' which consists of placing among the trees smouldering fires, the smoke from which serves as a rule to ward off frost and protect the groves from the freezing weather to a large extent.
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Taft Is Very Anxious.

Chillicothe, Ohio, February 15-That President-elect Taft is extermely anxious that the technical constitutional disabl- ity be removed from Senator Knox in the matter of his eligibility for the cabinet. was again indicated today when he was informed of the unsuccessful result of the first effort to pass the eligibility bill in the House under a two-thirds majority vote and the plan to make a majority suf- ficient. He expressed the hope and be- lief that the House would take favor able action on the measure The pas sage of the bill by the House under the special rule permitting a majority vote had not then occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
TARIFF WILL BE REDUCED
 ON PAPER AND PULPWOOD

The special committee has been at work a good part of year and has taken vast amount of testimony, besides mak- ing detailed investigation of the paper industry, the sources of supply for pa per material in future, the general for estery conditions in this country and Scandinavia, which next to the United States and Canada, is the richest coun- try in paper materials, the tariff in re- lation to the industry and many other features.
 As a result it is known that the com mittee, without recommending entire re- moval of the tariff, will favor an i'm portant reduction of the duty on print paper and free admission of wood pulp from Canada, provided Canada shall not impose an export duty on it.
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Successor to Xiunaud.

Washington, February 15,-It is probable that MT. Vignaud will be succeeded by John w. Garrett, secretary of the em- bassy at Rome, as secretary of the em- bassy at Paris.
 MT. Vignaud was born in New Orleans of an old Creole family At the outbreak of the Civil war he became captain of regiment in the Confederate army and was captured in New Orleans. In 1896 he became secretary of the Roumanan legation in Paris, was connected in 1872 with the Alabama claims commission, and was delegate from the United States to the international diplomatic metroic conference. Since 1875 he has been with the American legation in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Continued SIeef Storm
 PdrdIyZeS Traffic
Trail of Suffering and Destruction Is Left Along the Great Lakes and the Ohio Valley Is Filled with Rain and Snow
 The South Will Soon Be in the Grip of the Blizzard.

passed over the northern part of Wayne county, Miss, Saturday night, doing con siderable damage and causing one death. Grady Horne, liging at Govt Miss. Re- ports reaching here state that he went to the barn as the storm approached and all the family would have followed had not a school teacher present prevented. The barn was blown down, killing young Horne and injuring many of the stock
 The mother, widow of T. A. Horne, Sr., was badly bruised and Miss Mabel Horne had her shoulder dislocated by being blown from the kitchen gallery into the debris of the kitchen when it was blown down. The Horne residence was blown from it's underpinning and the kitchen of Arthur Estus was blown down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Windstorm In Oklahoma. ,

Oklahoma City, Okla, February 15.-A wind storm in southern Oklahoma today added a new and disastrous feature to the extremely hard blizzard that>has prevailed throughout the state for two days. Near Ardmore few houses were wrecked and Eugene Baker was killed. Other mem- bers of the family escaped with slight bruises.
 In southwest Oklahoma the blizzard is the worst in years. At Elk City the mercury dropped 61 degrees in 12 hours.
 At Pawhuska the sleet storm has caused considerable damage to property and live stock. Operations are suspended in the oil fields and telegraph and telephone wires are down in many parts of the state During last night the wind reached. a velocity of 45 miles an hour in many places,
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oned were literally roasted alive The fire burned with little smoke and few were suffocated.
 The efforts of the fire department were confined to the attempt to save adjoining buildings, and they succeeded so well that the property loss was small The tele- graph office, postoffice and customs house were damaged, but all of the govern ment records and registered mail was saved
 Today pitiful scenes of grief are being enacted in the streets of the little west coast port.
 Men, women and children are wander ing from place to place hunting for rela- tives or friends. Many of the dead are from the first families of the state, the affair at the theatre being social event of considerable importance and calling out the wealthiest and oldest families for miles around In some Instances entire families were wiped out of existence. The municipal authorities today caused large trenches to be dug and into these the remains of the dead were laid. Ac- cording to telegrams received from these, recognition of any of the dead has been an impossibility owing to tbe fact that the bodies were burned in most cases to a crisp.
 / Telegrams sent to the American consul at Acapulco by the Associated Press ask ing for the names of the American dead have as yet not been replied to.
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Three Men Missing.

New Orleans, February 15.-Charles Baker, Henry Schindler and George F'isn- CT. three young men who went for a sail yesterday on Lake Ponchartrain had not returned at late hour this afternoon and grave fears are entertained as to their safety. Heavy gales have been blowing across the lake for "A hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Hartman In New Orleans.

New Orleans, February 15.-E. H. Har- riman passed through New Orleans to- day on his trip through the south. He said he was confining himself to pleas ure alone and that the trip had no bus- mess significance He left for San An tonic. Texas, shortly before o'clock this afternoon.
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Rains Help River Traffic.

Moss Point, Miss, February 15.-The heaviest rain that has fallen in this sec tion in months began last night and con tinued for P hours. Mill men are jubil- ant, as they believe the rain will raise the Pascagoula river and break the log famine, that has existed for some months, floating thousands of logs to market. Much sawn timber will also be released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Bryan Speaks In Des Moines.

bTydH opedKS m OeS MoInes.
 Des Moines, February 15-With William J. Bryan as the principal orator unioue event took place today in the unyeiliny of a life-sized portrait of Gen. James R. Weaver, the gift to the state of admring friends The occasion also marked the anniversary of the attack of the Second Iowa regiment, of which General Weaver was member, upon Fort Donelson The unveiling took place in the house cham Der in the presence of both houses of the legislature, with Governor Carroll presiding. MT. Bryan spoke for an hour in eulogy of General Weaver, with whom he had been associated for 20 years. General Weaver was present as the guest of honor of the occasion.
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TWO MORE STATES
 READY TO ENTER

Washington, February 15-The long struggle of Arizona and New Mexico for separate statehood was rewarded today insofar as the house of representatives is concerned, when that body, under suspen- sion of the rules, unanimously passed the bill granting statehood to the two terri tories.
 MT. Hamilton of Michigan having the
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AAAt l1ra taa V @A ss%& Q VI port of 1t. He saI question. Both sid now rallying to fu)
 MT. Smith, Ariz
 plea for the pass such a bill had n said he, was a ms shame against the
 There were cries the ballot was not tatives Stanley of Mississippi, Cole oi New York had eulo and Andrews. and return to Congress
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Acapulco, on the west coast of the state of Guerrero, Is one of three important ports of the Pacific coast of Mexico. Nearly all of the steamship lines make 1t a port of call, and the harbor is account ed the best in Mexico.
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Boy Killed In Storm. Shubuta. Miss, February 15.-A storm
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

The following attorneys have
been in Washburn this week at.
tending court: Geo. Newton, R.
N. Stevens, T. R. Mockler, Of
Bismarck, Robt. Fraser and 81. F.
Of Garrison, and T. J.
Edwards andlJ. T. Hoge sof Und.
erwood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

Thos, Keogh, Matt Crowley
and 9. p. Smith were in from
near Hebron on Monday, to settle
some tax matters before the board
of county commissioners. As q
result Of their visit the cnunty's
strong box was replenished by
about $240O.-Stanton Republican.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

All the stores in Washburn
have had on their Christmas trim
mings for the last few weeks,
Nearly every merchant had put il
extralholiday goods for this season
and from appearances, the sales
have been remarkably good.
Extra clerks were hired in some Of
the stores and all were kept busy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

Ole Everson is said to he re-
covering rapidly from an opera
ton he underwent at Rochester,
MINI, a week ago. MIR. Everson
went to Rochester on a visit and
was feeling real we'll at the time
but was taken sick after his arriv.
al.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

Theo Knutson of Mercer was
seen in Washburn Wednesday
transacted business and doing his
Christmas shopping.
J. L. Brenton Of Wilton was a
witness in the city several days
this week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Postmaster Wahl and his two
able assistants have been about as
busy as any one in town the last
few days. ST. Claus seems to have
been partial to Washburnites and
the mail sacks have been full of
parcels since Monday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-24

AT l.26 we are selling Flannel
andMeroerized Poplin waists
worth to2.75. Donfmiss this.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
KILLING OFF GERMANS IN CHINA.
Story Of The Death of Brunhuber and
Schmidtz Near Burmese Frontier.

Berlin, Oct. ga dramatic narrative
of the killing Of Messrs. Brunhuher and
Schmidt, the leaders or German ex-
ploring expedition in China near the
Burmese frontier some months ago Is
published here in letter from mis-.
sionary g. Nonbeig which has been
transmitted through the British consul
Tai Tengyueh Eve witnesses related to
the missionary that the two scientists
had pitched their tent on the bank Of
the River Saiwin. Schmidt was asleep
and Brunhuber was writing At table
when one 81 their Chinese servants ran
into the tent saying that the men from
the neighboring village were advancing
to attack them Brunhuber replied that
as he had done nothing wrong TO the
villagers there was no danger aud he
gave the servants presents to dispatch
Ito The villagers ne then resumed writ
ing. The servant wanted to take gum
bue Brunhuber replied that his mission
was u peaceful one and that 4 weapon
was inappropriate While be continued
to write some Of the natives threw
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
Great Effort to Break Present
Barriers
UNABLE TO GET ANYONE
The Statement Of Liberal Leader-T The
Overthrow Of Present Ruling Forces
Is Both Necessary and
Easy.

st. Petersburg, oct s. II Is reported
here from Helsingfors that the governor
general of Finland contemplates forming
a Senate from the Firms now in the
Russian military service to replace the
senators who last month notified him
that they would not accept reappoiut,
ment to office because the Russian cabi-
net insisted the Finnish Senate assign
$4,000 as Finland's contribution for
the defense Of the empire The Firms
We're willing TO contribute only $1,000.
900 annually. This step i proposed as
the only way out Of the present situ-
alton, as the constitution requires that
the Finnish Senate be composed Of Fin
nish subjects, but Firms OF all parties
fatty refuse to accept Office under the
present conditions
Finnish public opinion il highly
alarmed at The possibilities Of the pres
ent crisis, which is an outcome Of q
series OF measures adopted during the
past two years, with the view Of bring
ing Finland into closer relations with
the empire Premier Stolypin has been
aided IN the struggle BY the general re-
yiyal throughout Russia Of the spirit of
nationalism This affects also the ma
iority ii the Douma, which finds that
the old system 81 personal union with
Finland through the emperor is neon
sistent with the idea Of Russian nation
alism.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
HABrN DISPUTE SETTLED.
German Protection to Brewery With
drawn.

81 Petersburg, oct s The foreign
minister has announced the settlement
of the dispute az Hardin between the
German consul there and the Russian
authorities over the refusal 81 the pro-
prietor Of a German brewery to pay
certain taxes. The consul has admit
ted officially That the brewery has no
claim to German protection, and at his
orders the German flag has been taken
down from the brewery building. The
Nerman consul at Moukden has assum
"a charge of the situation. and proceed
i8gs have been begun against German
subjects for insulting Russian officials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
National League stanaing.
Base Ban Notes

President Taylor Of the Red sox has
denied the story that lie has decided Ia
trade Speaker, Mcconnell and Niles fol
Laioie
Bob Ganley Of the Philadelphia Amor.
leans has been sold 70 Kansas City Of
the American association
The Philadelphia Americans are to
start On toar the 10Th 81 October and
viii play picked national team on
their trip. They will tour the United
States for about a month They have 4
two weeks engagement in san Fran
cisco.
The Chicago Nationals ended np their
1000 season with a double victory from
st Louis which pufs them a points
behind the standing 81 the Pirates.
It is estimated that the Red Sox play.
I'D 70 l,0SG,Tns, which makes the team
stand third ii drawing ability during
the season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
SEWER GAS ExPLopFs.
Accident in New York City Does Con-
siderable Damage.

New York, Oct. 81 Sewer explosions
yesterday afternoon did much damage III
that part Of the west ide Of the town
bounded by Forty second street, Fifty.
ninth street Tenth ovenue and Broad.
way The police department, fire de
partment, street railroad wreeking crews
and the street cleaning department all
rushed men to the scene, while thousands
of persons crowded the streets and gave
the police reserve from four precincts a
hard task. More windows than can be
counted were shattered in some houses
in the district not i whole window be
ing left The explosions were ascribed
to high tides backing up the sewer gases.
There were five separate explosions and
the list Of injured will probably contain
s. names 4 boy standing an cover
a. It few into the air is y badly hurt
he may die.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
GODDARD LOST FIRST.


Mortified, Oct. s.The foot ball team
representing Goddard seminary was de-
feated here yesterday afternoon BY the
Norwich second team BY score Of II
to 2. The locai team was much heavier
than the Goddard boys and it was
thought the seconds would run up a
larger score than they did The Goddard
team was very good on the defensive
and after the first half, in which all the
scoring WAS done, they held their oppon-
ents down TO small gains and no scor.
ing.
The touchdowns for Norwich we're
made by Foss and SchakowsN after a
number Of line punees, and quarter
back run, while Goddard's one score came
when the Norwich team was penalized
and the penalty brought the ball back
of the line, counting safety. In the
second half the visitors braeed up and
the locals were unable to work their
piunges through the line that gained so
much advantage for them in the first
half This game was the first OF the
season for Goddard
The ine-up was as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-08
A VERY BAD LITHUANIAN.
Behavior Of Blastek Bucho Gets Hin
Into Trouble.

Manchester. Oct, s. Biastek Bucho
a Lithuanian, p years old, was in couft
yesterday, charged with aggravated as.
sanlt upon Blastek Cfonlek. boss
of 4 lett Boarding house at % Derry
field lane
He was held in $500 for the grand
jury and went to jail.
Bucho was recently Tilted by Zofa
Fenyk and after seeing her On til,
street with another fellow, foIlowe9
her To her lodgings At Cronieks house
and attacked her with q knife Friends
mterferea aud he ran away.
He returned at 1850 D M. and was
refused entrance BY Cronick.
Rueho then attacked Cronck and
slashed him about Tie body and head
Thomas Mccormick, the girls cousin
oSerpowered Bucho and held him until
the police arrived, but was slightly
stabbed himself.