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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
SENATE WILL NOT
 ENLARGE POWERS

Washington, January 7.-(Special.)- The unfavorable report from the Sem ate interstate and foreign commerce committee on the Fulton bill settles all prospects of any legislation of an inn portant nature on interstate commerce matters this session. Not the slight est prospect exists that any measure will be put through before March for the purpose of enlarging the powers of the interstate commerce commission. The whole subject will go over until the first session of the Sixty first Con- gress and until the administration of President Taft Is under way
 The truth is there is lukewarm feel ing in the Senate about the opening up again of the question of regulation of rates by the interstate commerce com mission This is true, despite the fact hat shippers are protesting in most vigorous fashion about increases In rates, especially the recent increases on the transcontinental lines, which went into effect January l.
 This feeling of lukewarmness or un- willingness proceeds from several causes. Some of the senators of course were opposed to giving the commission power over rates from the first. Some who were for that legislation say the Hepburn law ought to be given another trial. Many are in doubt what ought to be done, and are fearful of tackling subject that most of them are candid in saying they really know little about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Cadets To Be Reiustated,

Washington. January 7.--(Special. IA fa- vorable report was made from the Senate military affairs committee today on the bill of Senator Johnston of Alabama,
 restoring Cadet Russell and other cadets to the academy. They were dismissed for hazing Russell is a son of Colonel Rus sell, who had charge of the rivers and harbors work at Mobile. In introducing his bill, Senataor Johnston made speech in defense of the dismissed cadets which went a great way toward influencing the attitude of the committee. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
RIDERS CONVICTED
 DEATH PENALT Y FOR SIX MEN
Property Loss M HaU
 OUer Billion Dollars

vent some confusion to reduce the time actually necessary for the transportation of supplies or to pour into the devastated district only so many workers as can be usefully employed Indeed, Italy should be satisfied and proud of the power of organization shown under such terrifying circumstances by the army and navy and private individuals.
 "In spite of what has been said and written It is still diffcult-almost impos- sble-to realize the extent of the com plete relief and the suceor already com pleted Such an idea can be had from a report to me by Minister of Public Works Bertolini. Writing from Messina, Signor Bertolini says only one house in Messina is habitable. It was constructed by reputed eccentric who for many years has been strengthening his residence with iron bars and other ingenious devices in order to make 1t strong enough to resist earthquake.
 "The rescuers during the first week &C., complished prodigies of endurance. They saved 12,000 people, some wounded and others uninjured, from the ruins. At the same time all the survivors, the total running up into the tens of thousands. have been moved away, nourished, clothed and housed all at the expense of the government. There are no survivors at Messina today excepting a small num- Der being embarked on a steamer for Taormina or on board emigrant vessels placed at their disposal to convey them to a point near Syracuse. fnese last refugees can live for one month with the provisions on board the vessels trans porting them.
 "All this work has required organiza- ton and the utmost effort. I alone have received and answered 2000 telegrams a day.
 "The prompt cooperation of foreign aid added much to the rapidty and thorough ness of the relief work and in this re- spect America stands first Our grati- tude to the United States syill endure for ever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
MRS. ERE AND HER SISTER
 ARE ACQUITTED BY JURY

Media, Pa., January Mrs. Florence Erb, wife of Capt. Clayton Erb, who was we'll known in political circles all over Pennsylvania, and her sister Mrs. Cath crime Beisel who were charged with the sensational murder of Captain Erb on the right of October 6. 1908, today walked tron the Delaware county courthouse free women. After the jury had oeea out nearly IS hours 1t brought In verdict of not guilty in the case of each woman. both of whom had been charged separate ly and jointly with the shooting of the captain.
 Almost up to the moment when the jury announced that 1t had agreed the pros pect for an unanimous decision of the 12 men was not bright. During the morning the jury filed into court and asked for further instructions on the question of self-defense, and while the spectators were still standing in the courtroom dis cussing the instructions given the jury,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
BEN TILLMAN WILL
 USE HIS PITCHFORK

St. Paul. Minn., January 7.-According to a cablegram today from the prefect of Messina province to Dr. Franchina local Italian consul, the damage in that province and in that of Reggie from the earthquake will reach six milliards of fires Cs1,30o, 900. 0OO).
 Rome, January 7-The Italian chamber of deputies will open tomorrow in extra ordinary session to adopt such legisla- tive measures as are necessary to relieve the distress and make good the damage in the earthquake district Speaking to the Associated Press today Premier Gio- litti summarized the work accomplished by the government and said that every thing possible had been done to help the sufferers.
 Tt must be remembered that the de- struction accomplished by the earthquake included all means of communication" he said. Consequently, although the ter rible shock occurred Monday morning, December S. before daybreak, I received the first meagre news at 5 o'clock on the evening of the same day. Although this first report did not give an understand ing of the immensity of the calamity, realized the gravity of the situation and set about immediately to organize rescue and relief work Six hours later the first Italian warships left Naples for Messina with provisions and supplies on board. At the same time all the steamers of the Italian Navigation company in Palermo harbor were ordered to Messina, while afh t1 strait from Taranto.
 Tt would take me much time to de- scribe all the measures adopted by the government. Some of the criticisms of our efforts have been unfair. It Is im- possible on an occasion like this to pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

word came from the jury room that the men had agreed.
 There was absolute silence as the fore man announced the verdict of not guilty in each case.
 A seconds pause, a dead silence, and then with half scream the sisters fell into each others arms. Everybody in the courtroom was on his or her feet watch ing the pathetic scene.
 Harry Beisel threw his arms around his wife and his sster-in-law, Mrs. Erb, and tears came from their eyes.
 Mrs. Erb hurried from her seat to Dick inson, the foreman of the jury. and wrung his hand. Mrs. Besel did likewise, and they went down the line, of the F men, most of whom had tears in their eyes.
 "I was innocent and I knew I would be acquitted" said Mrs. Erb after the jury had gone. 'I was only fearful for my sis ter
 Mrs Beisel said: NO, I have been con- fident for acouittal. for you know what 12 men will do. I knew l was innocent of any crime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
TAFT CONFERS WITH
 KNOX ON CABINET
T exdS Editor Argues
 For Cify .COn1f7liSS sion

or executive, the official and responsi- ble head of the entire government. While these five men act as the gov erning body each man In his depart ment Is invested with large powers pertaining to that department and any dereliction or short coming is imme- diately and directly attributed to him. In the adoption of ordinances, regula- tlons and rules of general conduct, the commissioners act as a wh ole. The divis- ino of departments Is arbitrary, also the number of members that compose the commission of city.
 "The main point is that in comms- sion government. with the whole gov erning body elected by all the people and responsible to all the people. we minimize if we do not entirely eliminate the pernicious influence of the ward politician who is able to muster a fol- lowing in his own neighborhood for selfish reasons and the still more per nicious influence of the large commer- cial Interest which Is temtped to cor rupt weak men, or is held up by cor rupt men and in either event debauches municipal government and deprives the people of the compensation justly due them for public privilege"
 After giving in detail the plan of city government adopted at Galveston, and of the success of the plan in other Texas cities, MT Ousley said
 T confidently declare that there Is less municipal strife, less public dis satisfaction, and more community har- mony in the commission cities of Texas than in any cities of like size and simi- lar environment on the American conti- nent. We have reached state of larger tolerance. greater confidence, and more neighborly kindness, because we have found the means of wise. econom- ical. responsible and responsive muni- cipal government. and as consequence the good citizen has the more time to attend to his own affairs and the med dler and the busy-body and the dema- gogue find it difficult to get a hear ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page 1.

Fduc I Night riders convicted at Union City. Ben Tillman will use his pitchfork. Taft confers on cabinet officers. Texas editor argues for commission. Property loss enormous in Italy Mrs. Erb and sister acquitted. Grover Cleveland had clash with Sen. ate. Remarkable career of English woman.
 Page 2. Madison county pays old scrip. Child labor law to be enforced.
 Page q. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Steps taken looking to consummation of Fifth avenue hotel project. Horace Baker will probably retain place with Queen and Crescent. Friends of Mayor Ward urge him to run for governor. Commercial club will consider important subjects at today's meeting. Feagin says prohibition violators will get prison sentence in future
 Page 6. Case comes from Selma for test.
 Page 2. Birmingham society Feminine Fancies. by Dolly Dalrymple
 Page 8. Culberson calls 1t lawless act
 Page 10. Bessemer couples in double wedding.
 
 Page 11. Stock market makes an advance Cotton advances slightly. Wheat declines on crop reports.
 Page 12. City council of Ensley holds short ses-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Troops Leavinu Cuba.

Havana, January 7.--Contrary to tho original plans, the Seventeenth infantry. now stationed at Camaguey, will leave on January 15, on board the transport Sum- ner, sailing from Neuvitas for Savannah. en route to Fort McPherson. It was origi- nally intended that the Seventeenth should leave here on February 27 for Newport News so that it might reach Washington in time to take part in the inaugural parade. Company l, signal corps. will leave here tomorrow for Galveston and sill proceed to Fort Sam Houston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
STRENUOUS FIGHT BEING
 MADE AGAINST HUNDLEY

Washington January 7-6pecial. .)-Hav- ing abandoned all hope of securing from the White House the withdrawal of the nomination of Judge Oscar R. Hundley of the Northern Alabama district, the com mittee of Alabama lawyers now fin Wash ington to protest against Judge Hundley' 8 confirmation, are bending their efforts to prevent the case being voted upon by the Senate before adjournment. It is realized that should vote be obtained in the Senate the chances would favor Judge Hundley, so the plan of the opposition to him is to secure postponements from day to day in order that the session may expire on March with Judge Hundley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

Atlanta, January 7.--At the annaul banquet of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. held here tonight. Clarence M. Ousley editor of the Forth Worth (Tex.) Record, who was a resident of Galveston when the commission form of government for that city was estab- lished. was the principal speaker His subject was "City Government by Com mission" and in part he said
 City government by commission, or the Galveston plan. as 1t has come to be known, because it had it's ori- gin in Galveston after the disaster of September, 1900, was born of the neces- sity that always invents a remedy in any crisis of American life or govern ment. That city had endured for many years the inefficiency of aldermanic government, which neffciency will de- velop wherever the peculiar American product, the ward politician, has his habitat, and he may he found wherever people gather in sufficient numbers to lose the touch of neighborly acquain- tance, and wherever the striving of business tempts men to neglect the duties of alert citizenship. There were periodical upheavals and reform admin istrations, but there was always the slow but certain relapse into loose if not corrupt ways"
 Defining commission government, he said:
 The philosophy of commission gov ernment Is just this that five men are chosen by the whole electorate and are wholly charged with the municipal re- sponsib ilities Their labors are divided into four departments, to-wit Revenue and taxation. or finance; fire and police; streets and alleys; water works and sewerage with the mavor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

unconhrmed and the case passed up to President Taft for settlement.
 The anti-Hundley committee has been In conference with most of the members or the Senate and claims to have a suf- ficient number of senators to prevent a vote at this session. The committee holds out the idea that if Hundley cannot be confirmed now that Judge Taft will not reappoint him. On the other hand those who are urging Hundey's confirmation contend that Judge Taft will follow the course of President Roosevelt and con- tinue to send the nomination to the Sem ate until it Is voted upon.
 The next move in the case awaits the arrival of Senator Clark of Wyoming, the chairman of the judiciary committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Electors In West Virginia.

Wheeling W. Va, January 7.-Munci- pal elections were held in many second class West Virginia towns today. The old political parties had tickets in the field in only few towns. Republicans elected mayors at Cameron and Follans- bee. The licensing of saloons was the issue in many towns. The results so far as learned are as follows Dry: Follansbee. Cameron. Milcreek, Huttonville. Beverly. Wet. Elm Grove, Gladys, Monongahea, Princeton and Matteawan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Charged With Forqery.

oakland, Cal, January 7.-F. B. Signor, real estate promoter and mining broker of this city, was arrested tonight on com plaint sworn to by James H. Murray. a lti-millionaire banking and mining man of Montana, Salt Lake and Seattle, but more recently of Monterey, Cal, charging signor with forgeries aggregating nearly q 100000. signor is alleged to have forged Murrays name to four notes If $100.000 each, as we'll as to numerous other nego- tiable documents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

torneys, who exerted very legal effort in the aid of their clients and as a defense sought to establish alibis. The case of the state was cared for by Attorney Gen. eral Caldwell and other attorneys.
 The present tenn of court Is the second special term called to consider the night rider cases. The first term was called immediately upon the arrival of the troops and it's legality. because of a failure to announce tho fact of It's convening in ad- vance was questioned
 This was remedied at the present term, the trials being deferred until the present term began.
 The other alleged members of the band were more than score in number and are held in the county jail here await ing trial on charges of murder, violation of the Ku Klux act and other crimes, resulting from the raids of the band. Their trial it is probable. will follow immediately,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Earthouake shocks In Reqoio.

Reggio, January 7.-Several earth shocks occurred here this afternoon. causing con- siderable alarm among the soldiers en- gagged in the rescue work. They were obliged temporarily to suspend work in fear of the collapse of standing buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
REMARKABLE CAREER OF
 YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN

the supposed tragedy do not consider it possible that the body could have been washed away. A womans hat was found upon the rocks but there was no indi- cation of body having been thrown over the cliff.
 Miss Charlesworth's picturesque career suggests that of Madame Humbert. She said she was heiress of a General Cor don her godfather, who left her S7440o0, which was to be paid over to her on her 25th birthday, January 13, with accumu- lated interest, making the whole amount & ,500, ,oO0 Miss Charlesworth usually gave her name as Gordon and visited London frequently alone. She operated heavily upon the London stock exchange, and, ac- cording to the Evening News. owes one broker $50,0O0 She took a large country place at Iverness last summer, which was sumptuously furnished.
 The story of her death is generally dis believed. The disappearance and the fam ily's secrecy are causing endless spec ulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

London. January 7.-The mysterious dis appearance and the remarkable career of Miss Violet Forden Charlesworth are furnishing the English public with sen sation equal to that of the Steinheil case in Paris. Miss Charlesworth, an attrac- tive spinster of 20 years, who lived with her parents in Bodera, St. Asaph, Wales, has been reported as killed while motor ing in the direction of Penmaenawr with her sister and chauffeur on Saturday.
 The sister and the chauffeur aver that the motor came into collision with the re- taining wall of a road along the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea and that Miss Charlesworth was thrown over the wall into the sea- The sister and the chauf- feur gave the foregoing account to the local authorities, and since then members of the family have declined to see in ouirers or to give further details
 Those who have examined the scene of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

ley of shots followed and within few seconds Rankin was dead. In the mean time Taylor had pleaded for the release of Rankin and his substitution. When he saw the men were determined to Kill both he made dash for liberty. swim ming the bayou, on the banks of which the lynching occurred, and though several volleys from a score of rifles followed him, he succeeded in escaping. reaching a place of safety after 36 hours spent in the marshes.
 Criminals Hunted Down.
 Two days later Governor Patterson and two companies of state troops arrived and the work of hunting down the per- petrators began. Arrests by the whole sale were made and the county was placed under military rule. A military post was esta blished at Reelfoot lake and those who were arrested were held prac- tically incommunicado. Several of those arrested confessed and gradually those who were deemed not guilty were weed ed out and allowed to return to their homes.
 The ten men held most responsible for the raids of the band were taken to Nash vile for safekeeping and in the jails there two of them died. The other eight sought release under writs of habeas cor pus and were ordered set at liberty on the charges on which they were held other than that of the killing of Captain Rankin.
 When they were returned to Union City to be released. however. indictments charging murder had been returned and they were immediately re-arrested.
 Their trials began a month ago and the court was under the protection of the military. During the sessions armed sol ders were constantly on guard and dur ing the night the men were under the care of the military. as were others held to await trial.
 Pardon for Several.
 During the trials several of the alleged members of the band told of the work ings of the clan and of the raids. de- scribing the murder of Captain Rankin, showing it to have been most brutal. These will be granted pardon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

City council of Ensley holds short ses- sion.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
ACQUAINTED WITH THE METHODS

LIE was a bright young lawyer, but very
IL bashful in the affairs of love, though he
was deeply in love with young woman who
was celebrated among her friends for her re-
partee. The only obstacle in the way of the
young man was his exceeding shyness; for.
while always in perfect command of himself in
the court room, he became almost speechless
in the presence of his adored one. As one
method of showing his affection, it was his Gus
tom to shower her with presents.
The mother of the young woman was not at
all satisfied with the status of the case, and
spoke to her daughter about the matter.
My dear" she said, "you have let Mr..
Burnlight practically monopolize your society
for year, and now you have scarcely any other
callers. Has he ever given you to understand
that his intentions serious?"
No. he has not said anything, mama; but
l know they are"
How can you know it, child, when he has
said nothing"
The girl smiled self satisfied. "Well,
mama" she replied. "you know he is a lawyer
and lawyers always begin contract with
Know all men by these presents.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
$5.O3Oin Fruit from 6 Acres
Mr. T. W. Stirling Of Kelowna, British Columbia,
lid the fruit picked In one season from acres
for q O30 co.

MIR. T. W. Stirling of Kelowna, British Columbia,
s I'D the fruit picked In one season from acres
for d 030.00
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Dcpt. B, Canadian Pacific Railway,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Evening star., 1909-09-12
12O,112 lbs. of Vegetables
From 10 Acrea

Mr.. D. T.. Gellatley and Sons shipped from
Celia lev British Columbia. over one hundred
and twenty thousand pounds OF mixed vegeta-
bies In one year-all raised on ten acres OF what
was just such land as you can buy for 6311cents
Der acre per year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Morgan.

Several from this vicinity attended
the funeral of Mr.. Sampson Kinds which
occurred at Lineville Monday.
M. Linden and daughter, Fay, called
at M. l.. Dale's Friday morning.
Mrs. Charles Campbell called on Mrs.
John Barrett Saturday.
Merit Cozad of Eden Prairie visited
his mother Mrs. S. ]. Cozad Sunday
who accompanied him home to help care
for the sick.
Freeman Hawkins and wife were
Leon visitors Friday.
Delbert Cozad was Lineville visitor
Sunday.
Mrs. Melvin Coins and children visit
ed Saturday night and Sunday with
friends near Abel.
Wayne Cannon of Eden Prairie took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. L. Dale
Saturday.
Ode Dale and wife visited at John
Barrett's Monday.
Louie Kentner and wife called at ]. B.
Robinson's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. John Barrett and daughter, Ruth
visited at M. L. Dale's Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. ]. w. Hubbard is visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Massey near
Woodland this week.
Little Johnnie Zimmerman returned to
his home in this vicinity after visiting
for week with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Allard in Leon.