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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
STARING PARTRIDGE
Illegal But still Common in Backwoods
 Counties

From the New York Sun.
 One of the most important errands certain residents of our backwoods dis trcts have in town at this season of the year." said a citizen of an up-country county, Ifs the purchase of ammunition and things that may be brought into use along about this time of year. If anyone curiously inclined should happen to be present in the stores patronized by these wayback folk when they are selecting their material he could not fail to ob- serve that many of the purchases in- cluded several yards of copper wire not much thicker than coarse linen thread but of great strength and flexiblity.
 If the curious person were stranger he would doubtless wonder what part in the uses of a sportsman's outfit this wire was intended to play, and if his curiosity should make him bold enough to inquire of the purchasing person what that use was he would in nine cases out of ten be told that the wire was to be used in 'mendin' things But if this curious person should happen to be one acquainted even slightly with the AiiSehChS Ol S~itoA1 bachWOOQS 0WcIcIS he would not need to be told that the true service of the copper wire was to be in the shape of a delicate but infalll- ble destroyer of the partridge.
 The wire is made into snares, which are set in unsuspected number about the places where this bird feeds and hides and which annually kill hundreds of the birds in spite of the law. These snares are placed on the ground in the birds
 favorite feeding places, and on decayed logs, which are persistent resorts of the
 partridge, the cock bird especially mak- ing them his favorite promenading
 ground. The wire is made into a slip ping moose, which Is suspended above the
 ground or log, and spread out so that the bird in walking thrusts his head and
 neck through it. The pressure of his body against it as he walks on draws the moose to and the bird is soon strangled.
 When the snare is set on the ground little pens are built by making minia- ture fence by sticking twigs in the ground around three sides of a space
 three or four feet square. One end of the pen is left open In the other end a small space issi-ft in the center of the fence. In that opening the snare's moose is suspended. The bird in making It's OfS.' end. The sides of the inclosure keep tt headed straight for the open space at the other end of the pen, where the moose IS hanging. As the unsuspecting bird passes out through that opening 1t Is caught by the wire and stransled to ! death.
 "The partridge killed by these wire snares during year in tnat resiou amount to many hundreds. Sportsmer and others tramping through the woods 1 and among other haunts of this game
 bird discover and destroy many of the snares. but not one in ten is ever de- | tected. As this illegal method of killing this greatest of American game birds | has got in its destructive work fol many wears. rivalling the nnslaughts of the fox, weasel. hawk and other nat ural enemies of the bird the wonder | is hat the game is still to be founc ut all in any of Its old time haunts
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but it is there yet in astonishingly large numbers.
 And speaking of this snaring of par fridge reminds me. One of my fellow citizens who stands very high among us for probity and general estimable qualities. and who kept his dog and his gun and almost invariably came in with a nice bag of partridges, to tho envy of us less fortunate hunters, has shis fall not fndulged himself at all In his fsvorite sport. If there ever was one among us who railed fercely and at all times against the copper wire snare and its patron it was this most estimable fellow citizen of mine
 'I was out one day after birds and luck hadn't come my way. As I was trudging through the woods came to a. copper wire snare set among some old grapevines. likely place for a snare to get in its deadly work, which this one had, for hanging In the moose was fine hen partridge My first irn- rulse was to tear out the snare, but t struck me it would be good idea to lie in wait and find out who had set it, as he would doubtless be com
 ing along after while looking over his line of traps. for 1t wasn't likely that this was his only one. So I hid in the bushes and waited
 T didn't have to wait long, The owner or tfe snare came quietly out of the woods and made straight for the snare. He had gun and his dog was with him. He also had, as I could see by it's bulge, his bag was we'll filled with game. He took the bird out of the snare had dis covered, set the snare again, added the bird to this bag and was going on when stepped out Nobody could have been more surprised and taken aback than he was except myself when saw who tie owner of the snare was It was my high ly esteemed fellow citizen whose indigra- tion against copper wire snares and snarcrs had always been so great!
 What could lie say? Not much of any thing, I think. But I knew he would rather have given $1000 that minute then have me or any one else there. I never had the heart to expose the highly es- teeined citizen. but he quit going hunting. ardent sportsman as he had been, and every one of his fellow citizens except mo wonders why
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26

No man lives long enough to learn everything, even about his own bus- ness.
 The care of a mans personal property may be considered as his own affair, but there is a broader responsibility that should be considered
 If you are a farmer you may feel that it is no ones concern if you leave your blows and other farm tools standing in the field or in the open taking the wealth CT from one season to the other.
 Do you ever consider the example you are setting for your neighbor and your children? You may feel that you can af- ford the rapid depreciation in value of your property, but perhaps your children who are to succeed you will not be so fortunate. You may also cause your forms from your bad example.
 The employe in manufacturing or other establishment who appreciates the value of his employers property and takes care of it always commands a higher salary than the man who is care less and slovenly- I am told. too, that he is a better workman, a better man all around.
 Would this principle not hold good with the owner of property?
 I have observed that the most success ful men in all lines. especially agricul- tural, are men who take scrupulous care of their property.
 The really successful farmer keeps his farm machinery under shelter and sees to it that every piece is kept in the best of condition.
 A man who is at the head of one of the largest corporations in the Bir- mingham district made some timely ob- servations few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Celebration Is Fatal

Beaumont. Texas. December 25.-As a part of their Christmas celebration Robert Harrington and a companion planned to explode quantity of dyna- mite near Orange, Texas, tonight. It was their plan to convey the explosive in buggy to a point several miles from Orange. The jolting of the ve- hicle, however, caused the explosion to occur prema,urely and as result Her. rington is dead and his companion badly injured
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John Andrews

The remains of John Andrews, aged 30 years, who died at a local infirmary Friday night, are still being held at the parlors of the Gaudin Undertaking company pending information of or in structions from relatives of the de- ceased. Andrews, who was an English man by birth. was living at Dora pre- vious to his death, but he had no known relatives in this country. Letters from the mother of the deceased found in his possession are addressed from Castle Hampton, Newberleigh, R. s. O."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
INSURRECTOS CALLED
 COMMON MALEFACTORS

Fl Paso, December 25.-Gov. Alberto Terrazas late Saturday night issued proclamation calling upon all citizens of Chihuahua to rally to the support of the government and to organize themselves into a company of rurale police for the protection of the city of Chihuahua.
 The proclamation asserts that insur- rectos are common indicators and rob bers and should be dealt with according ly. Public tranquility, it is said, can only be restored by the united efforts of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26

Halls safes at satisfactory prices and terms; safes exchanged, opened ana repaired. Birmingham Safe Go, 1Il2- Il 1st avenue, Peoples phone 2S5.
 2-2S-tf
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A man who is at the head of one of the largest corporations in the Br- mingham district made some timely ob- servations a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26

REAL estate loans to suit you in amount,
 terms and interest; can pay back month
 ly or yearly; will take second. mort gage John W. Prude, 106 North Fist
 street Bell phone 240. 10-16-tf MONEY to loan: 5000, 5000 or s3OO0 on Birmingham real estate security, one or two years; prompt attention. Agent, 205 Hood Bldg. 12-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
PecuIiar way of De.th

Charlotte, N. C., December 25.-Walter Ross, an express wagon driver, met death early this morning in a peculiar man ner. Kept busy making city deliveries until the small hours of morning, Ross it is alleged. drank some whisky. and when his team reached the stable he was in semi-stupor. A sudden jolt of the heavy wagon threw him forward with his neck on the dashboard, where he hung suspended and died from strangulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
FOR SALE

TALK WITH ALAN JEMIsON.
 BELL 100 PEOPLES 61. e-4-f ICE CREAM, best made, weidon-Nash:
 Roth phones e0s 1-n-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Drouth Broken in New England

Boston, Mass, December 25.-An inch and a half of rain which fell yesterday and early today is believed to have effectually ended the drouth which has menaced the water supply of half dozen cities in New England. In many pulpits today special thanksgiving were offered for the breaking of the douth and the rain was referred to as Christi mas gifts to New England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
shoots Wife nud kul. H,m.-,f

New York, December 25.--In a fit of insane jealousy today following Christmas Eve celebration, Michael Rose, watchman, wrecked his flat like a madman. then shot and fatally wounded his bride of three months. As she lay on the floor he turned the re- volver on himself and ended his life Rose was 41 years old and his wife a year his senior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
BesSener- Neus

The dastardly murder of D. o. Battle by the negro, John Laird, at Oak Grove last night, caused much indignation and regret among the many friends of the deceased in Bessemer, where he was we'll known. The sheriff's office and the local police force have been active all day in q search for the criminal but as yet he has evaded capture. George W. Jones, who has charge of the sheriff's force at Bessemer and John Smithson have been on the scene of the killing all day, and re- ported that every effort is being made to run down the criminal. MT. Battle had a number of relatives living in the city. Coroner Brasher will begin an investiga- tion Monday.
 Many Children Made Happy
 Many children were made happy today at the Elks' home, where a Christmas tree loaded with presents, candies and fruit were provided by the generosity of the members of that order. The chairman of the Christmas tree committee. A. c. Mitchell, assisted by a number of ladies' made every effort to see that no child was forgotten and judging from the mum Der that presented themselves this after noon they had done their work we'll The affair was we'll planned and successfully carried out and those In charge felt amply repaid for their labor fin the smiles and gladness shown today by the little re- cipients of their generosity.
 Prisoners Released
 Mayor Lewis released 14 prisoners yes terday who were doing time on the chain gang. The mayors clemency was due to the Christmas season. The prisoners were released internationally, but were by his honor to amend their ways and to walk the straight and nar- row path in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Sarah F. Logan

The remains of Mrs. Sarah F. Logan, aged 6S years, who died Saturday night at 12 o'clock, at the residence of H. R. Hill. 52o North Twenty-fifth street, were sent to Gadsden for burial yes terday afternoon at $40 o'clock by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Peculiar 9dmisslOn

From the Detroit Free Press.
 There's something peculiar about that chauffeur under arrest for running down that old lady.
 What is it?"
 He actually admits that he was going over 12 miles an hour when the accident occurred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
FOR RtlNT-ROOMS

FOR winter months. steam heat. cleo tric lights, elevator, bell boy and all service connected with high-class ho- tel Rates, with cafe service, from S. without bath, to the best rooms with
 private bath s7 per week. The Birming- ham Hotel. n-4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Railroad Man Dead

Gulfport, Miss, December 25.-J. A. Jones, first vice president of the Gulfport and Ship Island railroad, and the ac- tive head of the road, died here at Il D.. m. of typhoid fever. MT. Jones' father, J. T. Jones, owns the road and retired from the active management of its af- fairs two years ago. The funeral party will leave for Buffalo, N. T., tomorrow afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Insurrectos Loot stores

Maria, Tex, December 25.-A report re- garded as authentic was received here today to the effect that Mexican insur- San Carlos belonging to Enrique Creel. known as Los Angeles hacienda, taking 250 saddle horses and 150 feed cattle. They also took the town of San Carlos, it is reported. The jefe poltico fled. Colonel Borates of the Mexican army is said to have been killed at Mulato while oper- ating a rapid-fire gun in the recent en- gagement The insurrectos captured the gun and 10 mausers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Maclinist nrops Dead

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 25.-(Spe- cial)--Jim Ross, machnist. and former bartender, living in Hill City, a suburb of this place, dropped dead in a lunch room, near the corner of Fifth and Mar ket streets, shortly after o'clock this afternoon. The deceased leaves a wife and three children.
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Mrs. Ella Vaughan wray

Mrs. Ella Vaughan Wray, aged 72 years, died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock at her late residence, cos North street, from burns she re- ceived recently. The remains will be sent for burial to Franklin, Tenn. to- night at 12:O5 o'clock by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
LEGAL NOTICES
>Bids for Convict Labor

B1dN TOT COnVIct E1nOr
 The Board of Revenue and road com missioners of Mobile county invite bids for the convict labor of Mobile coun- tv for one year from January 15, 1911. Bids will be opened at noon of Monday, January g, 1911. in the commissioners ofrice. at the courthouse. Mobile, Ala. Usual reservations. Mark bids "con- vict bids" and address to Price Will Hams, Jr., Clerk. ~sns .ffk.
 PRICE WILLIAMS, JR., 12-11-1s-26-1-S-9 Clerk to board.
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Mrs. Louisa Brand

Mrs. Louisa Brand, aged 73 years, mother of c. P. Brand, died last night at 11:40 o'clock at the late residence, 343 North Fifty seventh street, Wood lawn. The funeral services will be held tomorrow and the interment will be at Wopdlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Patience ynnn Williams

Patience Vann Williams, aged 26 years. died yesterday morning at 11:S0 o'clock at local infirmary. The re- mains will be sent for burial to Cedar town, Ga, this afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Margaret Steele

Margaret Steele, aged Is years, daughter of w. M. Steele. died yester- day morning at 5:So o'clock at her home, 927 South Fifteenth street. The funeral services vii be held this after noon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Will Reed

The funeral of Will Reed, aged 34 years, who died at Corona, December 22, from gunshot wounds. was held yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, and the interment was at Oak Hill cem- etery. Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
Naturally

From Judge i .so you have lost your cook?"
 She's dead"
 Did she die a natural death?v3
 "Yes, the natural death for a person tliat starts fire with kerosene"
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Because
From Judge.

There are twice as many men in the poorhouse as there are women." pro- claimed the suffragrette, triumphantly.
 .'Sure,"1 sneered a mere man in the au- dience You danes git all the money. an we git the rest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
HUBBARD BROS. s co.

COTTON MBRCHANTk.
 Hanover Square, Now York. ch6,. ge, New York Cofee Bxchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchangs. Chicago Board of Trade. Associate Menb6re liverpool Cotton AssoelakiaCs
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Excellent office In one of the best office buildings in town; large room, every convenience; costs us s22. 50;
 we rent to you until next October at s15; will rent to responsible party only.
 Address Z-23. care Age-Herald. 12-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
GOOD CARE OF TOOLS IS
 VERY IMPORTANT MATTER
BY WALTER HARPER

He said: "I have just returned from little hunting trip in one of the best agricultural sections of Alabama walked many miles and had an oppor- tunity of inspecting what is considered some of the best farms in that particu- lar section.
 T was impressed with the amount of improved machinery on the farms and the evident prosperity of the farmers But I could not help taking notice of the slov- enliness of some of these farmers in taking care of their machinery
 T saw good farm utensils blows and other farm tools, stanging in the field where they had been left when the years work was completed
 They were taking the weather as it came. Rust was eating the iron and steel and the wood was molding and de- saying. It looked like criminal waste.
 ''The care of tools and machinery ia one of the big problems in the manage ment of every manufacturing concern. It forms one of the large items in the phys ical administration of every big plant and causes the officials no little con- cern.
 Tt is fact that the employe who takes good care of the tools and ma chinery in his charge is far more val uabie than the man who is. careless
 Careful employees are always recog- nized and appreciated. They always command the best wages and succeed where the slovenly man fails.
 Tt should be an easy matter for q farmer to provide shelter for his tools and see that they are housed and prop ly cared for when not in use.
 T am sure that the farmer who sees to II that this small but vastly impor- tant detail is taken care of is the most successful in his community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY loan salaried people, women keeping house and others without se- curity; cheapest rates; easiest pay ments; offices in 66 principal cities;
 save yourself money by getting my terms first. D. H. Holman, room 4O1 Farley building. lilly
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FOR RENT-Nice upstairs furnished front rooms; light, phone and bath in house; very reasonable. Peoples phone 1859. 1919 N. 24th street.
 1o-11-ff
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WANTED-BOARDERS

PGEAsANT room and board. 21O9 11th
 ave, south. 121S-16t FURNISHED rooms with board Mrs
 W. C. Henny, 1880 Sixth ave, W. Bell phone 2614. 12-H-7t
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Making It

From the Cleveland Leader.
 Your sisters a. long time about making her appearance, suggested the caller. Well" said the little brother shed be sight if she came down without making it," ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
PERSONAL

[ POSSESS information which cost me fortune and feel that should let every consumptive know about my experi- ence Mrs. T. M. Reynolds. Central Nar
 tional bank. Columbus, o. 12-26-2t-mo-wd
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to learn the automo- bile business and accept good posi-
 tions; we have .he best equipped gar age in the south; write for terms
 New Orleans Auto school. New Or lears, La. 12-8-24t
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WANTED-Photograp at Troy, Ala
 Population about 5000; state college; only sl<ylight in the town; well furnish ed. Owner has gone west and wants man to run it on shares. II. T. Me kinnon, Troy, Ala. 12-21- 1t
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aHAW. The Undertaken. Phones :. GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones l00z. LIqE LOY. Undertaken. Phones 7@.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sTRAYED OR sToLEN-A white French poodle dog; answers to name Buppo.
 Reward if returned to 2o26 10th avenue, south. Bell phone 1090 12-26-3t
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FOR SALE-At Vinemont Cullman coun- ty, Alabama, a fine place of p acres with Groom. modern, new house; finest artesian water; suitable for strawberries or other fruit. Address William \.
 Keusder 2S1 Vance avenue, Memphis, Tenn. R-2o-St
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WANTED-Coal miners, machine run ners, machine loaders and track lay CTS for a new mine in southwest Vir- ginia; steady work guaranteed; good roof and no gas; drift mines. Apply the Virginia Lee Company, St. Charles.
 Va. 12-11-3Ot
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WANTED-MALE HELP

STENOGRAPHER, young lady, desires position at once. Bell phone. Main 2179
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REAL ESTATE

WE PROMPTLY 5IAkE- $ E A l. F R E $ $ ES
 STOCK CERTIFICATES
 RU B B FER STAMPS
 ROBERTS & SON dne) Printers, Photographers, Stationers 1912 Sd Ave, Bet. 18th and 10th Sts.
 -PhOnes b01 and 22S--
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FOR SALE-A high grade plano. almost
 new. for S145 at Whitaker's, 2l04 First axe 12-21-6t
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WANTED-SITUATiONS

WANTED-By young man, aged 20 years, position as bookkeeper or office man; have had three years experience and can furnish Al references. Address c. E. G., 92S 2d ave, West End.
 12-25-2t
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WANTED-HELP

say there are only six more days in which you can buy full scholarship in our commercial, stenog
 raphic and telegraphic department at the low holiday rate of s37. 50. Wheeler Business College, 19091s-171a 1st avenue.
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ONE CENT 4 WORD

cent a word day; no ad
 taken for less than 25c for first tnser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-02-16
NAVAL OFFICIALS
ALMOST ABANDON HOPE

Washington, Fcp. lo.-li"pN W
finding any trace Of the little tug NINA
her crew Of thirty-two men mas
practically been abandoned by noNai
officials and unless some tangible evil
aence IS discovered before tomorrow
morning the search probably VIII pc
given up. 4
II became evident early today that
the Nina did not proceed on It's tate
f1l voyage any further north IMAM
Fenwick Island, Off the coast Of Del
and Instructions We're MT once
flashed to all vessels in the zone nofth
of that point to discontinue Their pa
trolls and report to their stations. rms
reduced the searching squadron 70 the
battleship Louisiana and the scout
cruiser salem which were ordered 70
survey every incl OF the waters from
Ioenwick island south to the Virginia
Capes.
in addition to the apparent futillty
OF the search in the north. a storm "
reported brewing at sea aud making
its WAY to The coast, and this cone
firmed the intention OF recalling the
craft to their stations to prevent the
possibility OF any further disaster.
Fifty-eieht hundred square miles have
been surveyed by the Louisiana.