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New-York tribune., 1910-04-03

.1,a-. Was. no need 10 use them The few streets
~ reversed on the route LOr1s took were
deserted. and though the houses on each side
y,e-e srnolder1np ruins we passed few corpSes
and some of these were Russians Inc worst
OF the carnage had Deen III lhe SIIeeI9 ii' '4iN4
from the church.
You came Just IN time. remarked EasSi-
1;+z, We were expecting the door TO be burst
n or burnt every moment. so we PACKED lIle
-1-cr,e1 and children up INTO the women 5
,,,jiar, aoain-wed been firing from there TIL
The ammunition was gone-and wa1ted Tor the
end Most OF them were praying hard sup
nose they think their prayers were enectlVe
for once a,s,re-ed His cynical
tone Jared on me. somehow
They will need all their prayers, ne re
,,;,,ad shr71qping his shoulders. lo-nlght Is
hui a foretaste Of what they nave TO eXpect
p,,r Terhaps they VIII now take the hInt ana
-, 70 defend themselves also they VIII not
have the soldiers 20 reckon "llH' L 'IiSy N1''
hold out a little longer
How's that | asked because he seemed
To expect the question. not because wa pa
t,c,,Isriv interested-my mind was coIceh
trated on those two IN front -, =. -.,...s
Whv because the soldiers VIII De Wsili'eu
..te.,-bere as / think you know very well mon
10, - he Laughed. We'll. / for one am glad
,b;s LITTLE affair Is over | could do with some
breakfast and you also, eh> anna IS WoIh l
- sb, will never spare herself AId Tot! she
ous % -.,,,eI I say that always. and he IS an
l-,ber Now # | tried 10 do that sort OF thing-
he waved his hand airily toward Lor's, tramp
!-e ,,a,d,lv along But should not try; she
- lI no light weight. give you my word! StiIi
,b,v make pretty picture. ehf What IL Is 70
be i giantl
I'd have liked to shake him and stop hls II,
/ resronsible chatter. which seemed out OF
-. ~ tb4 moment. knew he wouldn nave
b,.rr able to carry Anne half across the street
= r-ss = little. thin fellow. scarcely as tan as
-. herself But | could have carried her'
'sv As Ioris was doing If I'd had the chance
Vet ms Was the right. knew that well ioI
had seen the look in her eyes as she greeted
..r- ia ;,,st now How could have been such d
,,.;,,4 fool as to imagine she loved me even
60 nouentl What had dared to nope to
,i,;nt was love was nothing oi me kna'
I fr,nL, c3uaaraderie. 1t was IN that splrlt
~ Lad Vrlcomed me- calling me Maurice
% ~. had done during the last week or two oi
- -, - Al Mary's but somehow ! teit tnat
,bo,,gi we had met again, at last she was I'M
s--l..al1,rsbIv removed from me ana the thousht
- /. bitter one She loved me IN a way-ycS,
W her friend. her good comrade. Weh' hadn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Johnnie Jones, HooRWorm Doctor
By c. H. MANDY

shortly before, and he viewed the prep arations with some misgivings. He came near telling his wife the real reason for the footbath, but did not In a few min utes he sat wrapped in blankets, his feet in hot mustard bath that nearly took the hide off. Just then his wife brought him the cup containing the ''hot drink" she had compounded and urged him to drink it down.
 What is it?" he asked, cycling it sus- piciously.
 Just what you need" she said.
 So to carry out his bluff he gulped 1t down. The result was alarming. A torch light procession going down his throat would have been luxury compared to if. A drink of boiling oil would have keen a cooling draught. He threw the blankets one way and kicked the foot bath the other. nearly running his right foot thereby, and dashing into the kitchen where the ice box was he swallowed chunk after chunk of ice, until he got relief. But he lost on the deal, for in stead of his trilbys being toughened, the mustard bath made them more tender
 He got over it all right and in due time travelled the road that leads to the haunts of the houries and to the fount where flows the 1imped waters of Zem Zcm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
GAMBLING CLUB
 MEMBERS ROBBED

New York, December 17.-Seven men walked into tenderloin gambling club this morning. held up the 25 inmates and robbed lem of all their money and valuables. The amount of the haul is not known.
 The raid was evidently carefully planned, for 1t was executed with pre- cision. The leaders brushed past the lookout at the door shouted, hands up" and then fired a dozen shots over the heads of the men in the room to frighten them. One man Jumped from second-story window and was later found lying on the pavement with a broken arm. Some shots were returned and in the exchange another man was wounded by a stray bullet.
 There was blood on the floor when the police entered but the rooms were empty. The injured man on the pave ment said the whole affair was over in g. twinkling.
 The robbers fled down the stairs to the street and the club members, who did not court the acquaintance of tn @ police. followed swiftly. No arrests were made and the identity of the wounded man Is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
REPORTS SAY RACE WAR HAS
 BROKEN OUT AT LUVERNE

Montgomery, December 17.-A spe- cial from Luyerne says: Jack Shirley a prominent Crenshaw county farmer, was shot and killed ana his aged faith CT Dave Shirley, was dangerously wounded late this afternoon near their home. six miles from here, by Tweed Salter, bad negro.
 A Luverne physician was summoned by telephone to attend the wounded man, but when he had gone only about half way he was met by a party of white men and advised to turn back, saying that 1t was dangerous for him to proceed further as the negroes had organized and were guarding the home where the dead and wounded men had been taken. threatening to kill the first man who advanced to offer aid.
 The sheriff was notified and called out the local military company. They are under arms, but the sheriff and a posse of deputies proceeded to the scene without the soldiers. The town IS greatly excited and great crowds are forming in the streets. Trouble is feared.
 The sheriff and his deputies returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
TIMEKEEPER AT PRIZE
 FIGHT IS WOUNDED

San Francisco, December 17.-Billy Gallagher, timekeeper at the boxing contest between One Round" Hogan and Johnny Frayne today, was shot and mortally wounded tonight by Charles Long, a deputy sheriff of San Mateo county. Long fled after the shooting but was captured later.
 The shooting occurred at Alexander Gregg,s saloon. Gallagher was discuss- ing today's fight between Hogan and Frayne with several friends when Long entered and the two were soon engaged in a heated altercation. Long fired two shots, one of them taking effect in Gal lagher's stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
COOKING MAIN IS
 CLOSED AT MONROE

Monroe, La., December 17.-Acting upon instructions received last night from Act ing Governor Lambremont, Sherifr Par ker today closed the big cooking main which has been in progress here for the past week. The main was to continue until next Tuesday, and some of the biggest purses were hung up for Sundays battles.
 It Is estimated that $150,0o0 in side bets has changed hands since the main opened. The purses have ranged from s2O0 to $20oo.
 The action of Acting Governor Lambre- mont was based upon complaints filed by persons not named. and after the attor- ney general had rendered an opinion that cock fighting was in violation of the state laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
DIX IS VETERAN
 OF MANY DINNERS

New York, December Ex-Governor elect Dix left New York tonight for Albany smiling and victorious, a vet eran of 23 dinners in one week. At the banquet of the Saratoga society to- night Archibald Watson, corporation counsel for the city, congratulated him publicaly on his performance.
 As if to prove his right to the praises paid him, MT. Dix left the dinner of the Saratoga society to attend that of the Tammany Speakers association.
 On the way to the train an admiring follower asked MT. Dix how he ever managed to get away with so many dinners. "Dinners! said the governor elect. T think you forget the lunch cons. I have been to nearly 30 this week."
 Then he added: T eat three regular meals day just as if had no lunch- cons or dinners at all. Then I go to the formal affairs for conversation only. If had to eat at all of them I don't know what would become of me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
ONE OF DARK DAYS IN
 PITTSBURG'S HISTORY

Pittsburg, Pa, December 17.-Today was one of the darkest days in the his- tory of Pittsburg and the city presented an unusual appearance. Electric signs burned as bright as If it were mid night Stores and offices and street car headlights were lighted also.
 Many accidents occurred but no deaths were reported.
 The sun was shining at points 10 miles distant, although the thermome- ter at some of these registered as low as two degrees below zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
MEXICO MASSES
 TROOPS RAPIDLY

Fl Paso, Tex, December 17.-Santiago Hambleton, merchant of Parral, brought news today that the government was rapidly massing 5e00 additional troops in the Cerro Prieto country for the pur- pose of crushing the rebellion. Troops stationed at Durango, Sinaloa, >Parral and at different points In Sonora have been ordered to the disaffected section by forced marches.
 Three battalions are reported to have left Mexico City to reinforce troops al ready in the field The same authority estimates the armed insurrectory forces around Chihuahua at 5000.
 No further disturbances have occurred at ParraI, but business is at standstill and many Americans are leaving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Barnard Helps Raise Maine

Mobile. December 17.-(Special. )-The e big government dredge Barnard. which has been undergoing some repairs and was to have sailed Thursday for Ha- vana, departed shortly after noon to- day after taking on bunker coal. The dredge sails under her own steam. She will be used in Havana harbor to pump out the bu1khead built around the ill., fated battleship Maine, which is to be raised by the United States govern rnent. The dredge Barnard will be 1n the Havana harbor for probably two months or more and the great task now undertaken by the government in rais- Ing this war vessel will be watched throughout the entire world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
STUDENTS DID NOT
 CAUSE EXPLOSION

Gainesville, Ga. December 17.-That outsiders holding grudge against some of the school authorities are guilty of blowing up the cannon In the yard of the North Georgia Agricultural college. Is the charge made by detec-' lives who have been Investigating the given by the school for the security of the cannon viii not be forfeited un- til the perpetrators are captured. All the students who were placed under arrest when the explosion occurred have been released. The barracks and contents were completely demolished, but will be repaired at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Big Inheritance Tax

Denver, Co.,, December 17.-Under q final agreement reached today in settle ment of the claim of the estate of Col orado against the estate of the late Thomas r. Walsh, the state will re- ceive s60,000 inheritance tax. MT. Walsh's will set forth that he was q resident of Washington, but this was disputed by the states attorney, who urged evidence to show that MT. Walsh regarded Colorado as his home. The Walsh estate. according to inventory, is valued at about S6,000, ,000, of which $3,- 0O0.000 is affected by the Colorado in- heritance law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
BREATHITT COUNTY
 SLAYER IS FREED

Paris, Ky, December 17.--After be- ing out two hours the jury in the case of Hacker Combs, Jason Deaton and John Davidson, charged with the mur- der of John Abner, returned verdict of not guilty.
 The verdict, while not unexpected, was greeted with tumultuous applause by the crowd in court.
 John Abner was shot from ambush last August while travelling on road ln Breathitt county. It was supposed to have been the result of q feud and both the acquitted prisoner and the witness for the prosecution are mem bers of we'll known feud clans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Brown Ready to Assist

Atlanta, December Ex-Governor Brown stated today that he had received inti- nations of further trouble at Columbus, Ga., as a result of the attack on the jail there last Sunday when Jailer Phelts was fatally shot and several other men injured. Upon being informed that fears were entertained for the safety of fed eral prisoners there, he stated, he in- structed Major Mosen, ranking officer of the National guard, to call out the troops, If necessary, to aid the sheriff in preserving order and protecting the prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Deep Water Conference

Pittsburg, December 17.-More than 200 prominent men from eastern Ohio. northern West Virginia and western Pennsylvania attended a meeting called sit 4ayor William A. Magee at the Pittsburg chamber of commerce today to discuss the project of a deep water canal connecting Lake Eric with tho Ohio river here Enthusiasm was ex
 pressed by every delegation and it was the voice of the meeting that the plan was not only feasible, but that the $5J.- GOO 900 cost could be met. Plans for the canal have already been drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Caught Stealing Pocketbook

arrested at a late hour last night In Second alley by Detective Nation charged with pVcketpicking. It is charged that the negro snatched u mans pocketbook in Gress' store. He was detected in the act and the man gave chase. The negro was so hotly pursued that he dropped the pocketbook hut ran into the arms of Detective Ma tion When brought to the city jail it was discovered that the negro was an escape and owed the city over BOO days An additional charge was placed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Drawn Battle Fought

Eagle Pass, Tex, December H.-The en- gagenent at Ojinaga above Presidio be- tween Mexican troops and insurrectos, reported last night, is described by wire today as a draw. Nineteen Mexican gov ernment cavalry horses, saddles dnd sa- bres and four pack mules that came to this side of the river during the fight are renorted in possession of United States customs officers at Presidio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Negro Boys Arrested

Hugh Wilson, James Nation, Son Garner, George Baylor. Will Dodd and Earnest Monroe, all negro boys were arrested last night by Detectives Wren and Sigsbee charged with grand lar ceny. It is charged that the negro boys have been stealing from the stores. Some goods were recovered and addi- tional developments are expected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18

10 Luverne at midnight, bringing two loaded shotguns belonging to negroes in the settlement, but no prisoners. The sheriff ran up on four armed negroes and talked with the murderer himselS but allowed all of them to escape.
 The posse, after leaving Luverne, went straight to the home of the father of Tweed Salter, who did the shooting. The sheriff instructed his deputies to remain cut in the road in front of the house while he went in. On gaining entrance to the house he saw three armed negroes leave by the back door. Tweed Salter remained and conversed with the sherlff, and then without warning darted into a dark room and disappeared, and before the sheriff could summon his deputies to him the party of desperadoes had com pletely disappeared in the woods. The posse returned to town, but will start out again early Sunday morning.
 Crowds on the streets have partly dis rersed, but more trouble is expected Sun sday.
 The physician remained with the wounded man. with several white far mers on guard outside of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Krnuss Jury Disagrees

Los Angeles, Dec. 1.-The jury try ing Mrs. Daisy Turner Krauss, the Memphis, Tenn, society woman, charged with assault with intent to kill Frank lin G. Griffith, a realty broker, was discharged tonight after repeating its inability to agree upon a verdict. The jury Is said to have stood to for acquittal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
e,ondatiou of .Iobn R. walsh

Leavenworth, Kans., December H.-Just what is the condition of the health of John> R. Walsh, former Chicago banker. is difficult to determine says Warden McClaughrey of the federal prison here. Walsh may die at any tine," said he tonight. Again. hel may live for half a dozen yearx."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Columbus Is Quiet

Columbus, Ga., December 17.-At mid night no attack had been made on the jail and therS was no disorder in the city.
 It is reported here that fear for the safety of federal prisoners in the county jail, fin the event of an outbreak, led to the orders for the soldiers to be held in readiness in case of trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Concessions. VIII Be Examined,

Washington, December 17.--All the concessions granted to foreigners by former President Zelaya of Nicaragua will be passed upon by a commission which will be appointed by President Estrada and which will include an American as one of it's members. It is understood that the intention of Presi- dent Estrada to refer the matters to a commission meets with the approval of the concessionaires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Murray Is the Latest

Boston, December 17.-tspecial.)--It is reported here that Billy Murray of Pea body. Mass. who managed the Philadel- phia Nationals until this year, and be- fore that headed the Jersey City team, is to be the new manager of the St. Louis Browns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Womnn AccidentaIIy Killed

Aiken. s. O., December 17.--Mrs.
 Henry F. Salley of Perry. s. C.. was shot and killed at her home this morn ing. It is stated that her husband was taking down his gun from the wall where 1t was always kept when 1t was discharged, the load taking effect in the side of the woman. Death resulted soon after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Newro Gets Good Job

Washington, December 17-(Special.)- Charley Cottrell, Toledo, O., negro, is slated for the Hawaiian islands internal revenue collectorship, which pays 5000. He has been connected with the- Ohio re- spublican state administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
Trial of Night Riders

Eddyville Ky, December 1T.-Owing to the large number of witnesses to be heard the defense did not finish In the Cooper trial today and an adjournment
 was taken until Monday. The four dc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18

fendants, Villa Mitchell. Roy Merrick. Spunk Creekmer and Fred Murphy. each took the stand today and denied having Knowledge of the Cooper killing. It Is expected the jury will get the case Mon-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
AVIATOR SCARS FOR ALTITUDE RECORD John B. Moissant Performs at
 Memphis HE REACHES 9364 FEET Aeronaut Comes Very Near Touching the Worlds Record--Co1d and
 Darkness Forced His
 Descent
 
HE REACHES 93e4 FEET

Memphis, December 17.-John B. Mois- sant, Paris-to-London flyer, went to his highest altitude today at a height of 9364 feet, if his paragraph read true. In the United States Armstrong. Drexel and Ralph Johnstone alone eclipsed this dis tance and it is within just 1135 feet of the present worlds record, established by M. Legaeneaux at Pau several weeks ago.
 That Moissant would attempt to surpass the altitude record was unannounced. Tt was an impulse that occurred in mid-air,' he explained after alighting. Air condi- ticns looked favorable and tried"
 Ascending at what looked from the ground to be almost direct angle, the airman drove his monoplane skyward un- til 1t was only faint blur Then he was lost to vision. As the moments multi- piled simon was sent aloft but returned without tidings. Tn all there were seven unusually long minutes of waiting until g tiny speck appeared In the clouds, gradually taking form as the man-bird csme nearer to earth. He struck the ground to a perfect landing, stiff and numb from the cold but enthusiastic over his accomplishment.
 As an attest of the frigidity of the higher atmosphere. Moissant brought brought back with him a coating of ice Tho metal parts of his car were covered with a frosting and particles of ice had formed about the motor.
 After slipping his bowl of hot milk, the aviators warming up process, Moissant told of his flight.
 ''It was great, but for time I was, f1g- uratively, at sea. After 500 feet up all could see was space. Then brought my compass into play. When I reached my ! highest altitude my surroundings began to darken. The cold was intense, but as planned my way into the lower attitudes and eventually sighted the ground, the again and the rest of the journey was comparatively pleasant. It was a great experience. and I enjoyed 1t. Had 1t not been for the darkness could have gone higher" ....,s .....
 In all. Moissant was in the air 42 min utes and 57 seconds. -...s.
 Exhibition flights and short cross country flights completed the pro- gramme for the day. The scheduled three machine race was interrupted by the whim of Moissant, this event hav- ing been announced when he decided that trip to the clouds would be more to his liking. His competitors scared about for while waiting for him to join them and then the race was abandoned. The meeting will be con- cluded tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18
AcropIane Races nt Atlanta

Atlanta. December 17.--A race be- tween J. A. D.. McCurdy in his eo- horsepower aeroplane, and Jimmy Ward in a 24rhorsepower "Baby' Curtiss. marked the close of the avia- tion meet here this afternoon. Ward won on every point. remaining in the air 36 minutes and Il seconds, and at tained a height of 1000 feet. McCurdy flew 20 minutes. Eugene Ely came to grief earlier in the afternoon when af- ter a flight of nearly miIe the standpipe of his aeroplane fell. splin- tering the propeller, while he was about 100 feet from the ground. The aviator reached the ground without injury. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-18

 rope.
 While getting his hands in shape during the day, he started to get his feet in condition at night. Some one told him that to bathe them in hot salt water would tougher them. It sounded good to him so he telephoned his wife that he had sudden case of lagrippe, and that she have plenty of hot water and salt ready when he got home. His anxious wife consulted a neighbor in regards to the foot bath cure for lagrippe, who advised the sub stitution of mustard for the salt, and to give the patient any kind of hot drink except whisky. So she fixed up a drink composed of Jamaica ginger peppermint and capsicum. It was hot enough to blaze. She also prepared the foot bath.
 As the Johnnie was coming home he called with a friend to get smile. It was at one of those places that not only believe in trading at home. but who sell nothing but goods of hom manufacture. They called for two hot ones, and they got what they called for. It was the usual concoction of embalming fluid, varnish and red pep per, with dash of benzine on the side. They gulped it down and shed tears and gasped. A drink from the liquid lake presided over by his satanic ma- jesty would be ambrosia compared to the dose they had just taken.
 So, rushing quickly home, John found his wife fully prepared to cure his grip. There was roaring fire in the grate. a footbath and a couple of blankets were warm. Now. John wss still feeling tho effects of the hot ,doss he had taken so