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without manipulation, fact known to every member of the organization. None the less 1t pleases the board of governors of the exchange to pretend that their great white souls are mortified beyond description at this particular affair. The truth Is that the crime that was commit ted consisted in getting caught, fault for which the two members singled out for punishment were personally innocent, neither of them being on the scene or haveing anything to do with the giving or the execution of the order that caused all the trouble. The incident, however. seems to have been full of dynamite in more ways than one and to have been the occasion of several important changes in the personnel of the Rock Island management. There seems to be good ground for the report that MT. D. c. Reid will be less active than hereto- fore in the management of the great system. He has been thinking of laying down some of the burdens of active busl- ness for some time back, and this explo- sion is said to have given him the oppOr- tunity.
 In all this talk about labor troubles and wage adjustments nothing has been said as yet about the bituminous coal work CTS. The wage scale in this industry in the states of Pennsylvania. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will come In for a renewal on the last day of March. The existing con- tract expires March 29. It affects more than 100000 workers and is regarded as an important matter in the trades union world. Miners are now paid 90 cents ton. During the year and half of de- pression this figure was considered too high and employers looked forward to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
DEMONSTRATION FARM
Will Be Established on Mrs. Wilders
 Plantation at Decatur.

Decatur, January 15.-(Special)-A demonstration farm will be started near Decatur this season on the planta- tion bf Mrs. Leila Seaton Wilder by the Farm Development Bureau of Washington. D. c. The purpose of this demonstration farm is to show the pos abilities of the productiveness of north Alabama farm lands under the proper preparations of the soil and the right kind of cultivation. It Is understood that this bureau of the government is establishing these farms all over the country for the benefit of the farmers.
 J. T. Watts, district agent for the Farm Development Bureau, has just been here and has made arrangements with Mrs. Wilder to plant on her plan- tation this spring ten acres in corn and five acres in cotton as demonstra- ton crop. The land will be prepared for the crop within the next 30 days and the planting will be done at the proper season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
New RuIers Are Popular.

Brussels, January 15.-(Special.)- The new King and Queen of the Bel gians, are popular with all classes. King Albert Is regarded as an expert in military affairs, upon which he has lectured publicly. He has declared the need of reform in the Congo. having Ueen painfully impressed by recent tour of that colony. Queen Elizabeth is fully qualified doctor of medicine, and her beautiful gowns. which have given her the reputation of being the best dressed princess in Europe. were most of them designed entirely by herself. They have two sons, aged s and 6, respectively, and a little daughter, Princess Marie-Jose, born 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
King Gets Medal.

London, January 15.-(Special.) J. King has granted the medal for distin- guished conduct in the field to Color Sergt. w. King, First battalion, s. Mi gerian regiment, in recognition of his gallant conduct during the operations near Sonkwala, Southern Nigeria, in 1908. The operations are those fin which an AngloSGerman force fought together against the natives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Aviator Has a Fall.

Camnitz, Germany. January 15.- Herr Schueller, the aeroplane pilot. during flight this afternoon was dashed to earth by squal. He was at height of 25 feet and received only slight injuries He was using ma chine constructed by himself. which was broken to bits.
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than $2000, has been seized here by customs officers in the last week while being smuggled into the United States by train. Twenty-Five pounds Of snug gled opium, valued at S1700. was con- fiscated at Blaine, Wash, last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Reception to Americans.

Constantinople January 15.-A re- ception was held in the American em- bassy here today in honor of former Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks. The function was largely attended by American residents of the sublime porte. MT. and Mrs. Fair banks will leave for Athens, Greece, next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Roosevelt Is tionored.

Cambridge, Mass, January 15.-The election of Theodore Roosevelt, liar yard 80. former President of the United States, as president of the Har- yard Alumni association, succeeding Charles w. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard university, was announced to- night by the executive board. It will be MT. Roosevelt's duty to preside over the annual meeting here in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Lossss In Feodstuffs.

Washington. January 15.-The indi-- vidual losses in four classes of food stuffs for the fiscal year brings tho gross decrease to more than $100. .000,- 900, according to statistics issued to- day by the department of commerce and labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

Here's your chance to get a good all-wool suit or overcoat for S8.65, worth double this amount; come see.
 Varley & Bauman Olo. Co.,
 1910 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Improved Service to Atlants

Southern railway has just put into op- eration two handsome 16-section sleeping cars on their night train to Atlanta to ac- commodate patrons with lower berths. sleepers open for occupancy at . p. m. leaving 12:15 midnight. 1-16-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Old Colonial Jewelry and Sheffield
 Silver

There is on exhibition and sale the finest collection of old colonial Jewelry and Sheffield silver at Hotel Hillman ever shown in the south; commencing Monday. January IT, and continuing all the week. on parlor floor, room II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Notice.

I have purchased the Union depot barber shop. opposite the L. 6 N. pas senger station. Twentieth street will be very glad to have my old friends call on me, and many new ones. which I will greatly appreciate. Thanking all in advance. remain your servant
 HOWARD KINCAID
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
Cargo of Opium Seized.

San Francisco, January 15.-Opium valueo at $4ooo was seized today by cifc mall liner Siberia, which arrived yesterday from the orient. This seizure brings the valuation of opium confls- cated within the last 10 days to $7000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

Capture at Seattle. Seattle, Wash, January 15.-Thirty- five pounds of opium, valued at more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16
The Truth of Blach'S .last Reductions

The planeat plain facts printed the plainsst bold typehe simple straghtforward of the goods And this s Bachs intend Bachs store today and al ways stand the safest store to lean on to de-
 You can buy these splendid makes of clothes De Luxe, Stein Bloch, Hirsh Wckwire Co., and sBesbach System prices without doubt of their real value sTa s4O.OO for Suits that were s55.OO
 9uQQtor Suits and OvercOats that were $45OO ssO. .O0 for Suits and Overcoats that were s4OOO S25.OO for Suits and Overcoats that were $35.OO s16.5O for Suits and Overcoats that were $500 s1O.OO for Overcoats, Top Coats and Raincoats
 that were $15.OO
 For 4'o":;'; 5sss s'' Trousers That ss For S295 For Trousers That 95c For waistcoats That Were $4.O0i Were 200 and $250 Blach'S Gives Mems 5oc, 75c $10o and $1.5o Night Whifo Robes-for 39c, 5sc 79c and 9sc.
 cI $15O and $2.OO Pajamas-for 9Sc and $1.38 odlc $100 and $L50 White Shirts-for 79c and 98c.
 Gives Mems $500 and $e5o Shoes $495 n, -, Stacy-Adams Shoes and Oxfords-for $365 bldCnS Gives Big Girls $2 $2 50 and $500 Shoes
 Shoe Tss tor $ ts soo snts and s3 $zS So on sa m sA S9ip $195 and $2.35.
 od'e Gives Youths, $2oo, $25o, $500 and s35o Shoes-for $1.79, $1 95 and 295. M Gives Boys $4.Oo, $500, $65O, $75o, $s.Oo aRI?ch'S $1000, $1250 $500 Suits and Overcoats Dox,c, Uoor Reefers and Raincoats-for $295, $395, DOyo "cdi $495, $595, $695, $7.95, $S95 and $995. 8 S1le Knee Pans Sweater Coats, Shrts Blouses, Hats and Caps are reduced in price, too. Rlrch'c Gives Mems $200 Jefferson Hats for $1 125;
 oa $500 Vulcan Hats for $195 $3.5O and $40
 f19f Imported Hats for $2.45. Mostly soft hats
 Cogo the stocks are broken but you surely find
 OdiC your size
 You'll find plenty of other "cupriced' items not men, toned here We have supplied continuity of rich money ngs for you at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-16

S3.95 For Waistcoats That
 Were ..... .$6.50 and $500 $2.95 For Waistcoats That
 Were ... .$4.00 and $5.00 $1.95 For Waistcoats That
 Were .. $500 and $3.50 95c For Waistcoats That
 Were ;. .. .$2.00 and $2.50
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-07
A Few SUGGESTIONS

Diamonds, Reconstructed Rubies and Saphires,
Bracelets, Lockets Brooches, Ladies' Chains, Rings,
Back Combs. Silverware, Fountain Pens, Gold
Headed Canes, Albums Fancy Goods, Toilet Sets,
Writing Materials, Chidrens Story Books, Gents
Fobs and Chains, Cuff Buttons, Souvenir Spoons
and Souvenir Goods of all descriptions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-07
Choice Cigars

A box of choice cigars makes most pleasing
gift for any gentlemen who smokes Our line
prses all the leading brands
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-07
Ladies' Hand BAGS

We have an elegant line of all the late things in
ladies' all leather hand bags. You will miss it if
you don't see these 25c up to $500.
Also fine line of the pretty Mesh Bags
Chidren's Mesh Bags SOC to 81 so
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-07

Fine Perfumes
We carry full line of the famous Dabrooks
Perfumes, put up in fancy Christmas packages.
Perfume makes fine gift.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-07

WATCHES
In this line our stock is particularly strong. We
want to call your attention to the well known
HOWARD watch-one of the very best watches on
the market. Its watch you absolutely de-
full line of the Waltham, Hampden, Hamilton, Rock
ford and Illinois watches. We give you some
Big BARGAINS in Watches
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02

W ASH1NGTON.- horses are
w to become tattooed animals If
suggestion made by Capt Casper
II. Conrad, Jr., Of the cavalry arm, is
adopted. Captain Conrad is detailed
for duty in the quartermaster's depart
ment and is recognized as an expert
on horses required for military use.
Horses are now being purchased by
members of the quartermaster's de-
partment, who are making their selec-
tons in various parts OF the country.
The success attending this effort
has been very gratifying to the quar-
termaster general, who has estab-
lished an army remount system, with
view to improving the cavalry
mounts and the horses furnished to
the field artillery. When young horse
is purchased in any locality to be sent
to one of the two army remount de-
pots-at Fort Keogh, Montana, or Fort
Reno, Okla.-he is marked with a
mineral. The mark lasts about four
months, when it becomes obliterated,
and it is necessary to apply another.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02

r HE United States is to test the sin
! cerity of Russia and japan in their
recent claim of adherence to the open
door policy in China made recently CO.
incident with the signing of the new
treaty by the Gear and the Mikado. 1t
has been announced at the state de-
partment that the government will
press at once for recognition from
these two powers of the railroad con-
cession recently granted by China to
an English-American syndicate.
This is the concession which Russia
blocked with an emphatic protest last
winter. Since then the negotiations
have been in the statu quo. Now they
are to be resumed at once. The gov
eminent is to find out whether or not
Russia and Japan intend to bar the
United States as well as other powers
out of Manchuria by raising unjusti-
fable objections to the admission of
other nations to that rich field.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Uncle Sam Is to Test the Open Door

When the recent convention be-
tween Russia and Japan was sprung
on the world American diplomats ex-
pressed little SURPRISE The govern
ment has believed from the first there
is a secret article in this convention
which has not been made public. 1t is
felt the unpublished portion Is an
agreement on the part of the two ma
tons to support each other in barring
other nations from the territory in
question. The United States intends
to force Russia's hand and determine
whether such a secret bargain exists
The concession granted to the English.
American syndicate was for the con-
struction of the Chin Chow-Aigun rail-
road line. English capitalists we're to
furnish the funds and the materials
were to be built in America.
There is one drawback to the situa-
ton from the standpoint of this gov
eminent. England for some unknown
reason, is weakening. Her enthusiasm
for the joint undertaking cooled per-
ceptibly after Russia had entered an
objection. Diplomats seem to think 1t
quite likely that the United States will
have to make the fight single-handed
to keep Manchuria open with equal op"
Dortunity to all nations.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Will Lead in War on the Opium Evi

means of international agreements
through which opium producing coun-
tries will protect, BY means OF gov
eminent supervision, ports where the
importation of the drug is prohibited.
The first realization of the serious
ness of the opium traffic so far as the
United States is concerned came when
the government started to put the
Philippines in order. An attempt to
regulate the unlimited traffic there
called for the appointment OF COM
mission. The commission In tracing
the many Americans engaged in the
opium trade found that the United
States, with some 100000 American
users of smoking opium, to say moth
ing Of the Chinese users here. pre-
scented almost as serious question
as the insular possessions. Since that
time the United States has led the
fight among the powers against the
drug.
About a year ago law absolutely
prohibiting the importation into this
country of opium for any except medi.
cfnal purposes was passed. But there
are now about 150, 900 Americans using
the drug, and in spite of the prohibi-
tory statute about $4,000 pounds Of
smoking opium Is smuggled into this
country annually.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
This Woman a Modern Grace Darling

and screamed frantically to them.
Finally, she ran into the house, I'M
fastened the horn from the phono-
graph and used it as megaphone.
The wind was so strong, however,
that her voice failed to reach the
men.
1t was sometime before the life
saving boat hove into sight. When the
crew did come, they could not make
directly for the distressed boat, but
were forced to describe a circular
path of several miles before they
could reach them.
The six men aboard the launch
were members Of vacation party
They left early in the morning in a
rough sea, and when about three
miles off Highland avenue the waves
became so high as to reach over into
the boat. The water crippled the en-
CINE, and the men were at the mercy
of the sea. About all they could do
was to cast anchor and bail the water
out as it was rushing in. and try to-
signal some one on shore.
Captain Hansen and his crew of
life-savers finally reached the boat
and rescued the imperilled men. Or
dinarily the life-saving crew is first
to espy any boating accident, but on
this particular occasion the crew was
out on another call and had it not
been for the efforts of Mrs. Blandford
before the attention Of the crew
the men would likely have persisted
could have been attracted.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Waging War on the Worthless Ours

is largely augmented by daily arrivals
from the country round about. They
wander into the city from the sub
urbs, lose their way and become ma
RAIDERS until they fall into the hands
OF our agents. That is the last heard
Of them"
How about the supply of worthless
meowing cats that live in garbage
boxes and make sleep impossible at
night?"
There is no diminution in their
supply. The cats, like the dogs, are
ever with M. The cat is a more elu-
sive animal than the dog. It can skin
over the backyard fences and hide in
inaccessible places. The dog can't
climb. The cat 10 harder, therefore.
to capture. We hesitate to deal with
cats IN many cases because warning
neighbour often grab each others pct
cats and send them to VI for mai
treatment We are thus made inno-
cent parties to family quarrels. We
are doing all We can. however, to ex-
terminate cats"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Nerve-Racking Noises of the Civ

as ne ought to have. The people who
are renovating the slums, seeking to
give the residents Of tenement din.
tr1cts fresh and pure air, are dofnx
good work. but they would do a great
er work II they would give the peon,a
more rest Restful sleep IL quite :.
essential A. good food. Every aan,t
should have at least seven or ai1h+
hours Of perfect, dreamless. rebntId.
Ing sleep; but with all the noises ~
the city this seems almost impossih,e
To rob a person Of sleep Is a. m,,c,,
thievery as to put your hand into ~.
pocket and take his money. for ade.
quate sleep means money, heath ana
life to the man who must labor IN -.
der to live. The coming eenar.t,o 3.
will pay as much attention to nromnt
Ing rest to the citizens Of the com.
m MOI as to guarding thar,
against poisonous microbfc sin1,n... 81,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02

THE United States will lead the ma
/ tons in the fight against promiscu-
GUS opium traffic at a conference to
be held at The Hague in September,
according to statements of authori.
ties in Washington. The conference
was made possible through diplomatic
correspondence with the interested
powers by Secretary Knox. The ma
lions represented will be the United
States, Great Britain, Germany.
France, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Por-
tugal, China, Siam, Persia, Japan. the
Netherlands, Russia and probably Tur-
key.
The work of the conference will fol-
low along lines suggested by the In
formation Opium commission. which
met last year at Shanghai, on the in
vitation of this country. The fight
against the promiscuous use Of the
drug and other narcotics which figure
in international trade will be made by
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Tattoo Suggested for Army Horses

A third marking takes place when the
horse is sent from the army remount
depot to the troop or battery, and 1t
must be renewed from time to time.
It is Captain Conrad's idea that a
more enduring designation could be
accomplished by applying a mark to
the inside of the upper lip of the
horse. He has devised an instrument
for this purpose, and suggests the use
of India ink, with the result that the
mineral adopted will be indelible.
This will require, of course, q regular
system of marking so that there may
be no duplicates. BY this means q
horse accepted for military service
will keep its number. It may be nee
essary to have legislation to prevent
tampering with the designation or ma
king use of a similar mark in the case
Of horses not used in the military
service.
Captain Conrad's quest is expected
to lead to several important acquisi-
tons during the coming year. By this
method the middleman is avoided, and
horses are obtained at a much lower
price than under the contract system
Besides, there is a better opportunity
of selection, and controversies are
avoided which so often have prevailed
between the government representa-
tfves and the contractors who fail to
comply with specifications in the de-
livery OF military animals.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
Capital a Suffragette Stronghold

that the believer wore short hair, i'm.
possible frocks, mans hat and other
cranky Accomplishments of queer
views"
Time has changed all that. The
women who compose the committees
which have appeared to demand the
vote at the last few sessions of con.
gress have been modishly gowned.
attractive and in most instances 80
cially prominent. The cause of the
ballot for woman has swept the coun.
try to such an extent that many Of
the senators and representatives Of
the present congress are avowed sym.
pathixers and not a few of them have
put themselves on record as favor
ing suffrage. The votes for women"
agitation Is now discussed openly and
alphabetically at many 4 Washing.
ton tea table presided over by a hos.
tess whose social prominence Is undis.
puted and whose graces and talents
are distinctly Of the most feminine
kind.
It is not safe to SCOT at woman sui.
frage anywhere in Washington now,
for too many members of the set
which is really influential have de-
veloped leanings of that kind.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-02
rLEVELAND.-White as a sheet

rLEVELAND.-W as a sheet
~ and shaking like leaf, Mrs. H. G.
Blandford, Shady Cove, Lakewood,
stood for three hours in great anxiety
on the lake front in the rear of her
home the other morning watching sig
nails of distress from six men in q
sWamped power boat three miles from
shore In choppy sea.
This was after she had done every
thing in her power to save the i'm
periled men. Mrs. Blandford was
looking out on the lake when her at
tention was attracted by something
white waving of shore. Immediately
a thought struck her it was a danger
signal. She rushed into the house for
her field glasses, and through them
could plainly distinguish six men in a
launch bailing water with all their
might. One Of the men was frantical-
ly waving a white cloth fastened to q
cane.
She hurried to the telephone in her
home and called up the life-saving
crew. Then, you should have seen
that woman, standing full Of anguish
and anxiety watching the men in dis
tress. She waved her handkerchief