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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
NEWS OF ALEXANDER CITY
Child Falls Into Tub of Water and All
 most Drowns-Otber News

Alexander City, December 12-(Special.) ) Miss Ruth McGehee. daughter of MT. G. E. McGehee of Hayneville. is the guest this week of Miss Margaret Notes.-The of this city at the home of the Methodist minister, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Notes.-The.
 The little baby boy of MT. William sor- rell of this city came nearly being drowned this morning. He approached a large tub of water and was playing over the edge of the vessel when he lost his foremost into the water, while his feet remained outside. The mother on hear ing the unusual noise made some investi- gations and found her child drowning. seeming III effects from the accident.
 Last night, after an illness of several days, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edward A. Jackson of this city died. The burial services were held at the home this afternoon at o'clock and inter inent was held in the family lot of the Alexander City cemetery.
 William J. Street, one of the pioneer citizens of this section. and a Confed- crate veteran, is very i'll at his home on North Railroad street suffering from causes which made a serious operation last week necessary to save his life. He is the father of a large family reared in this vicinity, one of which Is Dr. T. H. Street of this city who is devoting his undivided time and skill at his bed eida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
CHARGES AGAINST
 RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT

St. Petersburg. December 12.-All the opposition parties in the duma have united in addressing an interpolation to the ministers of the interior and justice regarding the reported wholesale f1ogging of 60 prisoners in the Zarantui and Vol ogada prisons in Sibera- It is charged that the government is taking brutal revenge on it's political opponents and by so doing is disgraeing Russia.
 NJ. Kokovsoff, minister of finance. has informed the budget committee of the duua that the revenues for the year 1s1C are s1o,o 600 in excess of those in 1908 but that income tax legislation. never theless, will not be abandoned The duma today adopted the provision of the edu- cational bill, transferring the church primary schools to the Jurisdiction ot tbe civil authorities The clerical fac ton violently opposed this provision many thousand schools being affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
MANY NOMINATIONS
 SENT TO THE SENATE

Washington, December 12.-Among the nominations sent to the Senate by the President today were the following:
 Consul general at Tangier, Morocco Maxwell Blake of Missouri.
 To be consuls:
 William w Handley of New York, al Naples, Italy.
 Carl Bailey Hurst Of the District oi Columbia at Lyons, France
 Lee J. Keena of Michigan at Florence Italy.
 Marion Letcher of Georgia at Chihau- hau, Mexico.
 Hunter Sharp of North Carolina al Belfast, Ireland.
 To be collector of internal revenue district of Oklahoma, George T. Knott ol Oklahoma.
 To be receiver of public moneys Shields Warren of Florida at Gaines vile, Fla
 To be register of the land office at Gainesville, Fla. Henry s. Chubb ot Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Government Is Stable

Washington, December 12.-The pres ent government of Nicaragua rests upon a stable political foundation and the United States may safely resume diplo- matic relations with that country in the opinio9 of Thomas C. Dawson, who rep resented the state department on a spe- eial mission to Nicaragua.
 It is generally believed that when Dr. Salvador Castrlllo. who is en route to this country as the representative of the Estrada government, applies for recog- hilton as minister, the request will be granted.
 The constitutional convention, composed of elected delegates, will meet in Mana qua December S1 and, in the opinion of Mir. Dawson, will adopt democratic con stitution, which practically will be a resuscitaton of the Nicaraguan constitu- ton of 1895 that was abolished by Zelaya. He feels confident it will contain a provision prohibiting the reelection of & president. The convention, he said, In ali probability will elect General Estrada president for tvs years when a popular election will be held to choose his suc- cessor.
 Tn regard 10 the reported desire of Zelaya to end his exile in Belgium and return to his native land, Mir. Dawson was of the opinion that in all probability he would be subjected to judicial prose cution should he return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
CAUDLE CRUSHED
 BETWEEN TWO CARS

L, A. caudle, an engineer employed by the Birmingham Southern Railway com pany. at the blast furnace division al Ensley. was caught between the draw head of the tender of the locomotive oi which he was in charge. and that of g fiat car, and instantly killed.
 The accident occurred last evening about 6:So o'clock, near No. blast fur mace. and the supposition is that he was fixing the drawhead of his engine when the cars caught him and crushed him tc death. He was taken to the undertaking establishment of Echols & Angwin, where the coroner will hold an inquest this morning. The deceased was married and lived on Sixteenth street and Avenue l.
 He was about 24 years of age and oi quiet and industrious habits He hao worked for the company about foul years and had risen to his position by pro- motion. The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
SEVEN FIRE ALARMS
Central Station Kept on the Jump By
 Minor Fires Yesterday

Yesterday was very busy day for the fire department. Seven calls were an- swered and though none of them was serious they were in widely separated sections and kept the men at the cen tral station on the jump Practically all the fires were caused by sparks on the roofs and merely burned hole in the roof.
 The following calls were turned in to the central station: 9:05 o'clock a. m., Tenth avenue and Forty-first street, East Birmingham, spark on the roof and no damage; 11:47 o'clock a. m Avenue D and Twentieth street, south, false; II :5S o'clock a. m., Avenue c and Fifteenth street, south, spark on the roof and slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
LIPSEY SERIOUSLY CUT
 IN PALACE POOL ROOM

said to have offered the other some and when the second man accepted, threw them on the floor and told him to eat them.
 Words followed and the men came 10 blows. Lipsey is said to have pulled a revolver and shot Moore in the left shoul- der upon which Moore drew knife and. the cutting followed Lipsey was cut on the left side, the gash reaching half around the body. However, the knife did not penetrate below the ribs and tho wounds are not considered dangerous.
 The fight occurred when the streets were crowded and a large throng packed the place and some little excitement was caused. Moore refused to make any state. ment whatever to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Career of lamar

Augusta, Ga, December 12.-Judge Jo- seph R. Lamar, whose appointment to the position of associate justice of the United States supreme court by Presi- dent Taft has been announced, is one of Augustus foremost attorneys and one of the most prominent lawyers in the en- tire south. Judge Lamar was born at Ruckersyille, Ga. August 14, 1851. He is a son of Rev. James s. Lamar, a min ster of the Christian church, and his parents came to Augusta a short time after his birth. He attended the acad- emy Of Richmond county and afterwards the University of Georgia Stll later Judge Lamar attended Bethany college, West Virginia, and after a course there took law at Washington and Lee,
 He was admitted to the bar in 1878 and immediately entered upon the prac- tice of his profession in Augusta. In the following year he was married to Miss Clarinda Pendleton of Bethany col lege, the continuation of a romance be- gun when young Lamar attended that school. Judge and Mrs. Lamar have two children, Philip R., and William P, both living in Augusta.
 Judge Lamar was a member of the Georgia house of representatives from 1886 to 1889. commissioner to codify the laws of Georgia in 1895 and in 1903 was ap- pointed to the supreme bench of Georgia to fill out an unexpired term of two an one-ha1f years At the conclusion of his service on the states supreme bench he resumed the practice of law in Augusta. Judge Lamar has always been a demo- orat, but has not been active in politics for a number of years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Larceny of Meat

Grant Henry and Dan Atkins, two ne- groes who have been in the employ of W. B. Veal at his meat market on Nine teenth street were arrested last night by Officer M. D. White on a charge of lar eeny. They are accused of stealing ham and other meats from. the market and were caught with the goods MT. Veal he'd been missing goods for the past few days. and when the negroes were leaving the store last night he had their baskets searched and found the ham and other goods. They will be given a hearing be- fore Judge Harris this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13

F. A. Lipsey, foreman of the Alabama Great Southern yards, who lives at Sycamore, Ga. was painfully and se- riously cut In the Palace pool room. 21S North Twentieth street. last night short ly after 10 o'clock by D. A. Moore, who is also a railroad man.
 Lipsey was rushed to St. Vineents hos pital, where his wounds were dressed by pr. Whelan, who pronounced them to be of serious nature though not necessa- rily fatal. Moore was arrested short time afterward by Officer MyrfclS and lodged in the city Jail on charge of assault with intent to murder.
 It seems that the two men were lean ing on the cigar stand at the pool room and one had 8 sack of peanuts. He is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
NEW rr' --'~"p FOR
 JEFFERSON HOTEL
NEW

Preparations are on foot for the re- opening of the Jefferson hotel, corner Twenty-fourth street and Second ave nue, on January 1 with new manage ment and the whole interior rehauled.
 Frank B. Freeman. the new lessee, will then take charge, conducting the hotel on both the American and the European pians. He will serve spe- clal business mems lunches and will endeavor to make the hotel as attract i've x possible.
 Capt and Mrs. John B. Reid have engaged rooms in the hotel and will spend the winter there. A number of other families will locate at the ho- tel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
EnsIey Personals

MT. and Mrs. N H. Golf of Burrville Tenn, are visiting their son. A. L. Golf on Avenue II and Twenty-seventh street Mir. Golf. sr., is 80 years old and is hale and hearty.
 The Ladies Missionary society of the Vivian Presbyterian church will meet this morning at the church at 10 o'clock to discuss important business matters All members are urged to attend.
 Mrs J. H. Trimble left yesterday for Monroe, N C., to visit relatives.
 Miss Mary Alice Wood, daughter of MT and Mrs w J. Wood of Sylacauga, and Mir William Valentine Craig of Ensley were married last week at the home oi the bride at Sylacauga by Rev. J. I. Will Hams, pastor of the Methodist church They will make their home in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
BANKER DIES FROM
 FALL ON THE ICE

St Louis, December 12.-John Morrison Fuller, formely a banker in Glasgow Mo, died here today from a fractured skull which he received by falling on ice last week He was man of wealth He took his wife's name when he married
 When his home town voted for local option, Morrison-Fuller opened up free drinking place and in one year gave away s7000 in drinks to his friends He established a bank in Glasgow so he would have a place to loaf because he thought the bank then in existence ob- jected to his loafing in the banking room.
 Some years ago he began publishing a newspaper when he disagreed with the opinions of the editor of paper already established
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
REQ ATE TOY PISTOLS
Weapons Loaded With Cartridges Can.
 not Re Sold 10 Children

The following notice was received by Chief Bodeker yesterday from the office of the Mayor: "Complaint has been re- ceived at this office that many of the stores are selling toy pistols which can be loaded and discharged with .22-cali- bre cartridges. l understand the pistols are sold as blank cartridge affairs,
 On it Chief Bodel1er has written: Cap tains-Notify dealers in said pistols that this must be stopped at once. BodelSer, Chief
 The toy pistols are usually sold to chil- dren under age and it is a violation of the law to sell revolver to minor. If the dealers do not cease they will be put under bond by the police depart inent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Mississippi River Very Low

St. Louis, December 12-The Mississippi river here today was feet below zero, the low water mark of 1863, which is now used by the government as the low est point in river gauge. The weather bureau expects the river to continue to fall. But once before in January, 1900, when the gauge was minus 2.8 feet, has inc river been as low. Ice forming on sandbars about the city is holding back the water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Bixboo BecIswith Improves

The Right Rev c. M. Beck wit h, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Ala bama, is convalescent from his re- cent operation. He is at St. Margaret's s hospital. Montgomery. and has made a rapid recovery. He will be confined for several weeks yet and will not be able to resume his duties before the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
FINAL VIADUCT
 MEETING TOMORROW

Tomorrow afternoon the city and railroads will meet to pass finally on the yiaduct agreement. It is thought probable that by that time the rail- roads and corporations will have come to an understanding as to their pro rata share in the expense of construc- tion.
 After the meeting the text of the agreement will be made public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Law Held Unconstitutlonsl

Charlotte, N. C., December 12.-In the federal court at Greensboro, N. C., this morning two men, Quaster and Napier, charged with violating the anti-white slave law, were found not guilty by Judge Boyd on the ground that the law was unconstitutional, in that it interfered with the principles of states rights. This decision will have great effect on other cases of tllis nature 10 be tried In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Charged wifh Theft of JeweIry

Ed Miller, a negro man, was arrested vesterday by Detectives Cole, HartsfieId and Disheron charged with grand lar ceny. It is charged that the negro stole a grip from buggy standing at Avenue c and Twenty-third street last Tuesday The suitcase contained about s2oo worth of 1ewelry. A large part of it was re- covered by the detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
zE[AYA PINES FOR
 NICARAGUAN HOME Former President Is Broken
 Down in Health WANTS TO VISIT TAFT yelayn Is Trying to Make Pence With Estrada and Promises 10 Keep the Peace If Allowed to Return
 to Nicaragua
WANTS TO VISIT TAFT

New York December 12-Gen. Jose zelaya. deposed president of Nicaragua and for nearly 20 years the despot of his country, is not happy in his exile in Bel gium, according to his son, Alphonse. who is student at Columbia university Though Zelaya has S15,000.0oo all safely invested outside his own country, he has written 10 his son that he wants to re- turn to Nicaragua to finish his 41e in peace amongst his own people.
 Young Zelaya, who was estranged from his father for some time after marrying against his fathers wish, has just re- ceived a letter in which the former pres Ident says that he will sail for New York within few weeks, expecting to arrive here about the middle Of January. General Zelaya wants to visit President Taft at Washington, and talk over with him the killing of Groce and Cannon. the two young Americans who were put to death by Nicaraguan soldiers in the last revolution.
 My father" said young Zeaya, will not attempt to fight his way back to his own country. On his arrival here he will cable Estrada, the present head of the government, and ask permission to come back to his native land to end his days there. He will promise to take no part in the conduct of affairs-a promise I know he will keep.
 When he left the country he received the assurance from some of his friends that he would be allowed to return when peace was restored ''
 The letters written by General zeIaya to his son picture the former dictator as broken down in health and dissatisfied with his surroundings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Negro Shot From Ambush

message was received at the sheriff 8 office at an early hour this morning that negro had been shot from ambush at Coalburs No particulars other than the negro vas shot as he was sitting In his home were given. Coroner B. l.. Drasher was notified and will make an investigation this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
protection for Robins

Vaudeville, La, December 12.-Is a New York society. opposed to the slay- ing of Robin Redbreast seeking to gain positive evidence of the killing of fayorite bird? This is the question being asked here following the bag p,ng of a robin yesterday which bore a silver hand about its neck. On the band was inscribed. Notify the Aux, New York. No. 2927."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
w,u Investigate Typhoid

Washington, December 12.-A board of naval physicians today was ap- pointed by the Secretary of the Navy to investigate the typhoid epidemic at Annapolis The board is composed of the following: Medical Inspector John NJ Edgar, Surgeon Edward G. Parker Surgeon Charles St J. Butler and Passed Assistant Surgeon owen J. Mink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
EuiScopaI Razar

The ladies of the Episcopal church will open their bazar and sale of work this morning at the store on Eighteenth street formerly occupied by the Tilgore Felrni- ture company. They will serve dinner and supper each day and have on dis play many choice articles of fancy work suitable for Christmas presents. The ba- gar will be held two days and meals will be served both days. The ladies cor dially invite all friends of the church to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Held on Mnrdcr Charge

Alfred E. Thomas, negro doctor. was arrested yesterday on 8 warrant from Cci oner Brasher charging murder. With him was Sarah Hudson. 1t is charged that they had a hand in the death Of Lucy Temple. negro woman who died under suspicious circumstances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
cb,rued wIth stealing Me.t,

Nose Gilmore and James Meadows. two negroes, were arrested last night by De- tectives Wren, Sissbee, Justin and zeis- Ter, charged with burglary and grand larceny. The officers found the negroes stealing hams. pork chops and other meats from the White Star market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Seaboard fast New York trains Electric Lighted, 0bser- vation Cars and Dining Cars.
FOR RENT

No. 40 North 20th street; elegant new store; steam heat furnished.
 No. 2O06 4th avenue; double store. Rents very reasonable.
 LOUIS V. CLARK 6 CO.,, Phones 607. 4th Ave. & 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Annreciotion By Hughes

Washington. December 12.-Associate Justice Hughes tonight said of the ap- pointment of Justice White as chief jus tice:
 An admirable appointment. I hold MT. Justice White in the highest esteem and his appointment is in every way ftting."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Mrs. WfnsloW's Soothina Syrnp

Has been used for over sIxTY-FIYE YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE rEETHISG. with PERFECT SUCCESS, It sOoTHE8 fine CHILD, SOgTESS the GUMS ALlLAYS all PAIN {; CURES WIND COLO and is the best remedy. for DfAKRHCEA. Sold by DrugRtsts in every part of tho world Bs sure and ask for .Mrs Wnslow's Soothing syrupv and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents hottla Guaranteed under the Food and DruRs Act, J,,ne 3eth 1908. Serial Number ie9k
 AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
Verdict for Sgg

Verdict for the plaintiff for sss was awarded yesterday in the first division of the city court in the case of F. s. Randall vs. Lida Goldsmith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13

damage; 1:06 D. rn., Fifth avenue and
 Twenty-third street, north, burning grass, no damage; 235 D. nn, Joseph street and Sixth avenue, Graymont spark on the roof and slight damage; $40 o'clock, North Haven, unnecessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-13
JUSTICE WHITE IS MADE
 HEAD OF SUPREME COURT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

~---~-----1~->~~>-~r>~~~-~ that he had been a member of the Sen ate. The only voice raised in oppo- sition to immediate confirmation was that of Senator Hepburn. He declared himself opposed to the selection of any one of the associates as contrary, both to precedent and policy.
 The Idaho senator eventually sur rendered gracefully and when the vote was taken joined his voice with all others In the affirmative.
 Justice White was visibly affected when he learned of the Senate's prompt action. He was on the bench when il group of senators called to congratn- late him. He met them in an ante chamber and when he resumed his place his eyes were brimming with tears. He disclosed further emotion when, on the adjournment of court the entire Louisiana delegation in Con- gress, headed by Senators Foster and Thornton, called to congratulate him.
 Late today the new chief justice called at the White House to pay his respects to the President and to thank him for the high honor conferred upon him.
 Whites Statement
 Justice White later issued the fol- lowing statement:
 The President and Senate have in - ing me, the other by confirming me, without reference as chief justice to preside over the sessions of the court and to be it's spokesman in matters of administration.
 'T am deeply grateful, not only to the President and the Senate for the conf dence thus reposed in me, but also to those, whether lawyer or laymen, and whether in public or private life, who without solicitation or knowledge on my part may have recommended or sug- gested that nomination
 Human nature would be wanting if a sense of personal qualification was not felt at the indication thus afforded of the belief entertained by the President, the Senate and others that during the many years l have taken part in the work of the court there has been at least a pains taking effort to do my duty toward the country
 "Of Course. with the sense of personal qualification at the honor which the se- lection implies, comes the consciousness that new and increased administrative duties and executive responsibilities will follow and pray that Divine Providence may give me the strength not unworthily 1 to perform them.
 Fear as to possible consequences as | to results from my deficiencies, how ever, is at once dispelled by the knowl- edge that l shall after all continue to be only a member of the court, simply sharing it's burdens with my brethern whose sustaining influence and guiding support will ever be mine in the future as it has always been In the past
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26
When the Ter,o. ouaii.a.

He wculd terrorize the neighbors jn . mesa outrageous way, broke the W3de voxid's standing records In ath. lstics sveTy day, while In pugilistic cir G1es ha Seald wipe men in the dust and 6hcw master tricks at fencins-lsuSh ax <vsxy cut and thrust He slew t. Sera sc the jungle and scalpsd red vkips ca the plain He chased lionA acruss tNe mountains and harpsonSd upan she main. He could break @ Nucklcg hronchc-yes, and rope . Ter. an steer. slfng bowie knife or hatch et. ffrow the boomerang or spear. In hairhesedsh escapes he gloried. did t1is worthy son of Mars, and he'd lick his wxsght in wildcats-kick them klghee than the stars. But his shoes W~re an his pocket, and his face was ehassfy white; he was silent as an oyster when he came fin late at night Exchknre