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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

Mrs, Rowland Davis. Mrs. Arthur Curiiss
James. Mrs y. Thayer RObb. Ms. j. PIER
pOnt Morgan. Mrs. John W. Alexander ana
Mrs. John T.. Roosevelt are amous th'
patronesscs OF an entertainment which =
90 cake place ON Wednesday cveninS ..
Easter week at the Waldorf-Astoria ''l
the benefit OF NuNiIary ~ OF the stoA.
Void Sanatorium Among the features %
the programme is the melOdrama The "a
tie OF Liguria." in which Miss Icons
Alexandra. Miss Eleanor Townsend. MS
Elizabeth Reed. Miss Joanna Nuchincio'
and Miss Dorothy Hurry are to appear
Leon Maries marriage % Miss Emis
Mercer Peter viii take place on April Z 2.
the home 90 the BRIDES mother. Ms. td"..
Jay Farser n Baltimore and Gr'nedifi''s
al.rrWard the newly married couple WI So"
Tor Europe on "a six months usp- '''
Nar.e is a nephew of che l1,e Peer Mars
Or Loui5 Livingston Seaman. Who
Gently returned from Az extended GRIP =
African expiration n Uganda. The ,oul',
OF the Nile and Central Africa. VIII dcn.,
a lecture on Tuesday evening at che "a"
met club. nis aGdress dealing more esp
cialIy with the tsetse fiy. the slceP.-
sickness and the sporting features OF
trip. during the course of which ne si''
some time with ex-ETesident hooscVe.S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

Miss Elizabeth H'nry's wedding % Law.
renee swift takes place in the church Of
the Epiphany on Thursday. April 81. anu
viii be followed by a reception. gwen oy
her parents, air and Mrs. Randolph Hlrry.
at their house. in Lexington avenue. aud 0n
tie following Thursday the church OF the
Incarnation will be the scene of the NAL
riasc Of Miss Marie Louise Moran to edwin
Charles H0yt. her after dants inc'udiug
Mss Helen Dorothy Moran. who has Just
become engaged 60 Malcolm McBGrney. son
Of Or. and H'rs. Charles NcBgrney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
People and Social Incident

hafden. Miss EnimeCs attendants viii In.
cilde her sisters. II ss JEANNE and ~
Marie Emuist. Miss LISA Suydam. 1s..,
Katherine steward end Mss Muriel ana
Miss Marjorie Eingaiand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

Grace Church NlI De ,ne scene 81 tas
wedding o. Mias Margaret ~ lseliu %
William a. Fear.as on Tuesday April j.
Miss Mary Fowler VIII be- among the bridal
attendants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
LAW AND POKER.
Negro Is Glad That Judge Didn't Raise
 His Hand.

San Antonio, Tex, January 16.-(Spe- cial. )-Poker and jurisprudence met in fine repartee, and Willie Griffin got the worst of it. Willie, an epony-hued citi- zen of the dolce-far-ni type had pied guilty to a charge of burglary and Judge Dwyer of the Thirty-seventh district court had just made the wholly superf1u- ous remark that Willie could state what ever reason there might be why sentence should not be passed upon him. For a few seconds Willie was at q loss for an answer. The situation called for set of ideas perhaps entirely new to his gray matter But Willie knew of an express sion in poker that seemed to fit the emer- gency "Jedge," he said, scratching his head q recon I passes" Judge Dwyer, not wholly innocent of the game himself, suppressed a smile.
 q will call you" he said, "and give you two years"
 Willie acknowledged that he didn't hold anything as good as the judge, and ac- companied Deputy Sheriff Joe Dwyer most willingly to the neither regions.
 "I don't know nuthin bout dat callin' business, but dat jedge sho did tell me ter go to de pen fer two whole long yeahs. I'se plum glad he didn't raise me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17

San Antonio, Tex, January 16.-(Spe- cia1. )-The system of government of the Spanish in southwest Texas differed mo- wise from that employed by them else where A viceroy appointed by the crown governed or misgoverned the whole col ony, and governors stood at the head of provinces. Both of them had coun- cils to aid them in their work. In the cities we meet the cabildo or town coun- ell, the alcalde or mayor. and now and then the alquazil mayor, higher digni- tary The town, province and colony heads attended to every detail of admin istration and usually were soldiers. The missions were run by the padres under q system similar to that obtaining in mon asteries Army affairs were in the hands of the senior officers and quarrels be- tween them and civil and religious au- thorities were settled by appeal to the viceroy. There were few courts and the administration of law was while generally just enough arbitrary in the extreme
 In time the government became very ramifed as the following fact will att test: The following is report of an inspection of the colony of Nuevo Santan- der made in 1757 by Captain Tienda Cuer- vo, Jeus inspector of the Mexican gulf The document is interesting for the req son that it shows one of the phases of Spanish colonial government. There is no doubt that by this time an extensive system of bureaucratism had developed in the Spanish colonies.
 Primarily the inspection was for pur- poses of taxation; the one here noted is merely one of a series and is dated May 15, 1755 The report states that there was living in the town of Laredo no mission ary, one captain with his family and 20 soldiers. having 800 horses. 125 mules, 2OOo sheep and goats, 50 head of cattle, 70 sad dle horses and 30 asses. What tho cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. cochrane State Bank Makes Fine
 Years Record.

Cochrane, January 16.-(Special. )-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cochrane State bank was held at the bank yesterday. President John T.. Cochrane presented a general statement of the business of the bank since it's or ganization year ago and the figures showed the success of the institution to be more than what was expected for the first year of a new bank. On the state ment shown. it was decided to declare an per cent dividend and the cashier was instructed to pay this to the stockholders and also to pass $500 of the earnings to surplus account, leaving no balance in undivided profits.
 The stockholders elected a new board of directors composed of John T. Coch- rane, president of the Alabama, Tennes- see and Northern railroad; J. B. Binion. planter; Dr. T. H. G. Cooke, merchant and planter: Samuel Clarke, physician; A. H. Cooper, planter; w. T. Britton, planter; J. B. Summerville, planter. and A. J. Staub, Jr. This board of directors then elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: John T. Cochrane. president; Dr. T. H. Cooke, vice president; A. J. etaub, Jr.. cashier. The banks showing Is very gratifying to the citizens of Cochrane and the officers of the bank were complimented on the good business done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
MONEY SITUATION
 IS MUCH BETTER Weakness In Stocks Explained
 By Lack of Demand PRICES ARE HIGH ENOUGH Holders of Stocks Consider That Time to Sell Has Arrived, Whether the Market News Is Good, Bad
 or Otherwise.
PRICES ARE HIGH ENOUGH

New York, January 16.-The pressure to liquidate speculative holdings, which carried prices downward in last weeks stock market. was not always accounted for by unfavorable news. The selling was pushed on good news as well, indi- eating the conviction of holders that the level of prices had already anticipated the advantages derived from those hap penings.
 A general motive assigned for the liqui- dation was the disappointment that general public demand for stocks had not developed with the distribution of profits to supply funds available for investment. It is believed that holders of stocks through considerable period, who had been awaiting the expected January de- mand to sell to advantage, were pressed by the stringency in the money market to reduce their commitments.
 The money stringency abated material ly in New York and there was a world wide relaxation of money rates and & substantial recuperation in the condi- tions of great central reserve banks abroad.
 The pressure to sell stocks diminished as the relaxation progressed and there was no aggressive demand awakened. The necessity of preparing for other de- mands for money in prospect was the supposed cause of this abstention from re-entering the securities market on the part of large speculative operators
 The needs of the British government by reason of the general election in progress and the suspension of the budget are making themselves seen in the large issues of British treasury bills coming into the London market. In New York large pay ments must be made shortly of subscrip- tions to new capital issues.
 Related preparations by syndidates for making these payments played an import ant part in the squeeze in the money market with which the year opened. It is evident also that large sums are be- ing embarked in enterprises which have no representation in the listed securities of the stock market.
 Favorable advices continue from most branches of industry. The substantial re- duction in surplus stocks of refined cop per for December made a good impress sion in that trade.
 The deeper causes underlying the re- action were generally recognized. The question of the relation between the na- tional government and the corporations was kept in a prominent place by the in troduction of bills in Congress embody- ing President Tafts recommendation and by conferences between Union Pacific and government officials to consider the ef- forts of the former to secure the settle ment of the suits to dissolve the Harri- man merger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
FIRE AT DEMOPOLlS.
Insurance on Damaged Stock Had Been
 Allowed to Lapse One Week.

Demopolis, January (Special)-The first fire of the year occurred in the store of Mr. A. Pizer yesterday afternoon. the origin of the fire being a defective flue between the ceiling and the roof. MT. Pizer had let his insurance lapse just the past week and had arranged to go out of business the coming week. The stock was not burned as the fire department responded promptly and extinguished the fire, but the entire stock was seriously damaged by water and the loss falls en- tirely on MT. Pizer.
 The 6-months-old baby of Mir. and Mrs. James Howze died at their home yester- day about noon after lingering illness.
 Mrs. Cohen of Atlanta returned home today after a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Mayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
SEN ATOR SPRAGINS MAY BE CANDIDATE

Montgomery January 16.--(Special.)- Robert E. Spragins, senator from Madi- son and prominently spoken of for gov ernor Is spending a couple of days here on business. Though seen by number of friends and his visit the subject of much speculation, he refused to discuss the possibility of entering the race for the high office suggested
 Senator Spragns voted against the statewide prohibition bill recognizing his platform obligation of going no further than local option, for which he stood in the senate He was also active against the prohibition amendment.
 There is a belief here that he will de- terinine early in the coming week wheth- CT or not he will make the race for gov ernor. MT. Spragins is lawyer and banker at Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
 IN OLD SPANISH TEXAS
By GEORGE A. scHREINER.

tain and his 20 soldiers did with this large herd of live stock is not explained. The residents then numbered 10 families with a total of 65 persons They had 11 horses, no mules, 70So goats, 51 cattle. 92 saddle horses and one ass. Another part of the report names each of the families, it's components and it's earthly possessions It is found that Capt. Don Thomas San- chez who was married to Donna Rather inc Uribe, has nine children, 70 horses. 10 he asses, 20 she asses, a large number of cattle and seven servants; one of the lat ter Is married and has a daughter. Cap tain Sanchez seems to have been the nabob of the place for he has 20 persons in his household and nearly 4000 animals. In the report the location of the Rancho de Laredo is carefully noted, and it is the opinion of the inspector that the set clement is very important and that 1t would be well to increase it's size for stra- getic reasons; Laredo then being the starting point of the presidio or the San Antonio road, the first highway in Texas. The inspector also says. that the popula- ton pays attention to nothing except the breeding of stock and the gathering Of salt from lake IA miles distant in the direction of what is now the Neuces river. What happened to the inhabitants of La redo after the inspector had turned in his report is not known, but the document contains mention of the fact that no pay m.rt had been made by them. In all probability. soldiers were sent there and the taxes collected.
 Tn" inspector, however seemed to have had the welfare of the people of Laredo at heart. and reports that they desire q priest whose services they lack. Since their means are limited they cannot keep one at their own expense, and for that reason he asks that this spiritual bene- fit be supplied by the King. He says: 'I present the matter to your excellency for the measure to which your piety in- clines you. If due consideration of the burden upon the royal hacienda should be considered, I believe a priest might be found who would take charge of the administration of this town and of the Hacienda de Dolores"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
GARNER HAS PLANS
 FOR BETTER ROADS

Washington. January 16.-The latest of numerous contributions to proposed leg islation for highway construction in the United States is a bill by Representa- tive Garner of Texas appropriating sl0,- 100000 among the states and territories pro rata. according to mileage of the travelled public roads.
 The fund, according to Mir. Gamers idea. should be apportioned by the Sec retary of Agriculture after certihcation of the governors as to the amount need ed etc., and the amount allowed each state is not to exceed the states own appropriation for road maintenance Within the past week MT. Sulzer intro- duced postal savings banks bill de- signed to produce, according to his scheme of figuring. half a billion dollars of deposits from the people in the postal banks, Sl00,000.000 of the amount to be spent on road construction. MT. Sulzer figured that this plan would bring into circulation millions of dollars of hoarded gold and restore to work "Tens and tens of thousands of idle workmen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Postal Savings Banks In Brazil.

Washington, January 16-The estab- lishment of postal savings bank sys- tenn is feature of the reorganization of the Brazilian postal service, which went into effect January 1. Depostors draw per cent interest, the minimum amount on which interest runs being 30 cents and the maximum single deposit receivable is placed at $500, according to advices Con- version of the deposits into government bonds Is permissible and deposits un- called for after 30 years revert to the government. Deposits not placed at in- terest are kept in the treasury and may be drawn upon at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
"Printup HOtel''
 GadSden. Ala., Centrally Located Sample Rooms.
FAREWELL SERMON
 BY REV. A. E. PAGE
TAKING "MIZPAH" AS TEXT, HE EXPRESSES THE HOPE THAT CHURCH WILL BE AS COVENANT BETWEEN HIM AND PEOPLE.

The Rev. A. E. Page, pastor of the East Birmingham Baptist church. preached his last sermon last night and will leave Wednesday for Pine Hill, where he will go to take charge of the Pine Hill Baptist church as pastor.
 There was present last night a large and appreciative congregation to hear MT. Pages farewell sermon from the text. .'Mizpah," Genesis, 31 Among other things he said:
 This word is capable of several mean ings. and was so used here by Jacob and Laban. It was called the Stone of Wit ness and Beacon or Watch Tower,' and was set up by Jacob and Laban as a witness of the covenant they had entered into with one another, and as watch tower or beacon to constantly remind them of their friendship and love for one another.
 "They were to go no further than this stone on a mission of enmity and war. Laban's country lay east of this Mizpah. while Jacob, the younger man, was trav- cling westward.
 'But the most important principle which the Mizpah represented was ex- pressed by Laban when he said: The Lord keep watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another.' It was kind of benediction stone which witnessed that God should keep them both true to their pledges of friendship and love, and should draw them into more sacred nearness to Himself and to one another. It would prove shrine common to both that would constantly remind them of their duty not only to one an- other, but to God Himself.
 '' How good and how pleasant it Is for brethren to dwell together in unity ex- claims the psalmist. and he might have said further, and part in peace Jacob and Laban had not dwelt together in ab- solute unity, but they had separated in peace, and made a covenant to remember one another.'
 MT. Page then said that the church in East Birmingham, which has just been completed should be the Mizpah between himself and its members whom he has served for some time; that as they had dwelt together in unity and were now separating in peace, so should they meet in friendship and love when God should so direct their destinies.
 At the close of the services the congre. expressing regret to the pastors departure expressing regret at the jastor's departure and praising the work he has done for the church and congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
To Double Weayino Mill.

Lowe Manufacturing company will be- gin work within the next few days on an addition that will double the capacity of it's weaving mill. The present weaving mill uses only about half of the product of the spinning mill and the remainder is sold to the mills of the east. The addition to the Lowe plant will cost about S75,0O0 and will make the company's to- tai investment here about $6o0,O00 The company Is capitalized at $30O,0oO and its investment at present exceeds over $500 OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Schedule of Liabilities.

Huntsville, January 16.-(Special.)-A schedule of the liabilities and assets of the Pierce Coal company. which is all legged to be bankrupt, has been filed in the bankruptcy court. The liabilities con- sisting of notes, mortgages, accounts due mining companies and sundry other ac- counts total $22, ,140.75 The schedule of assets estimates the value of the Winston county mine owned by the company at $20,000, a lot in Huntsville at $25OO and numerous ledger accounts at about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
INJURED NEGRO
 TAKEN TO ENSLEY
SHOT IN DISPUTE WITH WHITE MAN OVER HAND cAR-MASON- Ic RING PRESENTED TO G. w. MILLER.

A negro named John Sanders, who had been shot through the abdomen, was brought to Ensley late yesterday even- ing. The facts concerning the shooting could not be ascertained but it was stat. ed he was shot by white man with whom he had a dispute about a hand car. The injured man was taken to the Hillman hospital in the ambulance be- longing to Echols X Angwn, where ne was operated upon. He has chance for recovery as the bullet did not penetrate the intestineS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Cannot Extradite zeIaxa.

Aiken, s. C., January 16.-In an inter- view here today Former Senator George F. Edmunds of Vermont, one of the highest authorities on international law in America, declared that in his opinion the United States could scarcely demand the extradition from Mexico of former President zelaya of Nicaragua, as ze- lava was guilty, he says, of no crime. Even had zealya personally executed Groce and Cannon. he suggested, there would be no reasonable legal ground on which to demand his extradition from Mexico. Senor Diazs asylum to Zelaya Is not an act unfriendly to the United States. says the eminent authority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
To Watch khedIve.

Constantinople. January 16--(Specal)-- The grand vizier has sent cipher dis patches to the governor of the Hojas Vilayet, ordering him to keep a sharp watch on the attitude of the khedve during the visit to Mecca. The gov ernor was requested if necessary to make pecuniary sacrifices In case of need in order to keep himself informed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Mrs. Schrimsher Dies.

Huntsville January 16.-(Special.) )-Mrs.
 Kate A. Schrimsher, wife of J. c. Schrim- sher of East Huntsville, died Friday night after an illness of only few min utes. She returned home from church and was seized with an attack of acute Indigestion that resulted in her death a short time later. She was 45 years old.
 Her husband and five children survive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Franchise Demands in Prussia.

Berlin, January 16--Social democratic demonstrations were held here and throughout Prussia today in favor of the reform of the Prussan franchise Reso- lutions were adopted demanding uni- yersal, direct and secret suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Business Houses Burned at Bristol.

Bristol Tenn. January 1e.-Fire in the business district today destroyed the Caldwell Sites company's bookstore and spread to adjoining stores, one occupied by Louis Strauss and the other by Jo- seph Strauss. both of whom conduct clothing establishments. The total loss is $5OO0o, with insurance of $30.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Former suItan's Money Is Wante,

Berlin, January 16.-It Is said on good authority that the sublime porte has commenced proceedings to reopen the ne- gotiations for the recovery of the mon- eys deposited in the Deutsche bank by Abdul Hamid, the former sultan of Fur key.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Football Rules to Be Changed.

Ithaca. N. Y. January 16.-Prof. l.. NJ. Dennis, chairman of the Intercollegiate football rules committee, mas called a meeting of the committee to be held in New York February 3 and to consider changes in the rules governing the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17

Birmingham Special, South ern's fast train for Atlanta, Washington and New York. Through sleepers, and dining cara service 8 Ia carte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17

gently held it was decided to give an en- tertainment complimentary to MT. and Mrs. 3. 0. Barrett. who have recently returned from their wedding trip. reception and dance will be held at Per kins hall on the night of January B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Moh,. PIans Are llnset.

Fl Paso, Tex, January l6.-Rangers were sent from Ysleta today to Colorado City, Tex, where 1t is reported that a mob had formed to lynch an alleged murderer arrested there today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
British Railroad Man Deal.

London. January 16--Archer Baker. Flu ropean manager of the Canadian Pacific railroad, died here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Wrestling Match Arranged.

Chicago. January 1s.-Arrangements were made tonight for finish match be- tween pr. Roller of Seattle. Wash, and Raoul de Rouen, the French wrestler, to take place here February IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17
Presentation to C. w. Miller.

George w. Miller, who has recently been transferred from the mechanical de- partment, where he held the position as assistant general master mechanic of the steel mill and furnaces at Ensley, to the superintendency of the finishing mill, was presented with handsome gold Masonic ring last night as token of remem- brance and regard by the men who were formerly under his direction. MT. Burr made the presentation. which took MT. Miller completely by surprise. He made @ net little speech, expressing his ap preciation of the compliment and gift bestowed upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17

FOR SALE! SIS, 0-Lot 25x140; Third Avenue, near 18th street.
 ". B. LEEDY & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-17

Amphion Club to Entertain. At a meeting of the Amphion club re-