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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-16
He Kidded Wilfred.

well, there's no use telling Brother
Wilfred what you. said" said the Mani
cure Lady. 1.-THE poor boy has had dis
appointments enough in his life, good
hess knows, George, without shatterins
all his dreams.
The old gent was awful mean about
II at the time Wilfred was unfolding the
scheme. He said he would buy the blank
book for Wnfred himself, being that 1t
wouldn't take very much paper to write
down all the bright thoughts Wilfred
could get In year or so. In fact the
old gent said a book the size Of a theatre
programme would do, and there would
be plenty OF room left for ads.
Il think the old gent is little raw on
brother. but maybe Wilfred win show
him something some of these days. He
was telling me some OF the bright
thoughts that he got last night He
asked me to help him remember them
III ne could scrape up the price to buy
the book to write them down in. Here
Is some or them, George:
Self praise doesn't go a long waya
sell pity never even starts
Inc things that we love in our enc
mics We deplore in our dachshunds.'
wives should not blame ambitious
husbands for taking an occasional drink
An automobile cannot climb a hill with
out gasolene.'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-16
Manicure Lady
a Believer i'm
Wilfred's Dope

SsD RoTHER wILFRED has got a
dandy new scheme for being a
author" said the Manicurs
Lady. He was telling me and the old
gent all about 1t last night, when We
was having our hog and hominy in tbs
little fat We love so we'll He is going
to gel. blank book, and every time ha
gets new thought he is going to write
it down In the book. and after he has
enough material he is going to make it
all into novel or a play
THAT amt q new idea" declared the
Head Barber. IT got a cousin that wro.s
couple Of plays and three books. and
he always carries blank book around
with him to write down his ideas In.
Or course, a good many of the ideas Is
about as blank as the book. but he seems
to think 1t Is a good scheme. and as
long as he thinks so I suppose 1 got no
right TO butt in and tell him different"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-16

An Anniversary Clock is an unusual
and a very welcome Christmas gift
Snyder Jewelry Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
BIG DEATH LIST
 IN FACTORY FIRE
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1  he could come out alive, but he escaped unscratched.
 Policemen to the Rescue
 Baxter immediately gave orders for more help and 300 policemen were brought to the scezle.
 Baxter at first sent in selected few fremen with a warning to beware of the south wall which swayed in the wind. The wall held while the men set to work and then more Nager workers were sent into the mass. Some of the injured were able to extricate themselves Others were pulled out by the leg and some men could bo seen but not reached.
 Fireman Glazier, who was pinned under tho debris. was rescued after having been held helpless by heavy timbers for 13 hours. He was conscious and was rushed to a hospital. There the doctors said he could not live.
 Glazier's escape from instant death bor- dered on the miraculous. His head could he seen from under the mangled body of Fireman Charles Edelmon. When the imprisoned man was first found by the rescuers he called out: I'm feeling pretty good, I'll hold out as long as I can." ather Englert of St. Peters Cath olic church crept as close to Gazier as he could and administered spiritual com fort.
 Doctors administered medicine, coffee and oxygen to Glazier and he was given hypodermic injections of strychnine until released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
LACED MAN STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE
.. Resbcrg Knocked Down and Pain-
 fully Though Not Seriously Injured Yesterday

T. Resberg, an aged white man, was knocked down and painfully though not seriously wounded yesterday afternoon by taxicab driven by w. T. Minor
 The accident occurred at Twenty street and First avenue, and according to statements made by both Minor and Resberg was unavoidable. It seems that Resberg was walking across the street when he stepped in front of an outbound East Lake car. Seeing his danger he sprang backward directly and struck the taxicab which was driving beside the ear.
 The mac chine was not going at fast rate, and according to statements of Minor was under perfect control. When he struck the man the chauffer immedi- ately stopped his machine. picked up Resberg and hurried him to the Hllman hospital where his wounds were dressed by Dr. Whelan.
 His face was badly bruised, and he was skinned up considerably about the body, but was able to proceed to his home when his wounds had been dressed.
 Resberg stated that he was on his way home with bottle of medicine when the accident occurred. He stated he lived on First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

bricks had come down. When the bodies are found they will be beneath this pile of bricks and mortar"
 Hope for the firemen and the hundreds of admirers of Fire Marshal Horan that the fre-fghter and his men had not per- ished was practically lost when Bat talion Chief Lacey, who was in charge of the stock yards division, told of sec ing the marshal and Burroughs, together with IS or 20 men, go down beneath the falling wall. "Chief Horan was in front of the pipemen," said Lacey, "and Bur roughs a short distance behind him di- recting the work of pipemen when the crash came. I know just where they were and I am sure they had no chance of escape. Dozens of the fremen saw the same situation, and many of the men ran to the pile almost frantic and began throwing the bricks away with their hands They were like so many coals of fire, and any work of that sort was use- less.
 q ordered them back to fighting the flames with their lines of hose, in the hope that the fire might be stopped in time to find a way to rescue the poor fellows we had all heard go down to what seemed certain death.
 q was determined to make every ef- fort within human power to save the men, but the condition of the building made it suicidal for the rest of ns to try to enter 1t.
 q was in charge of the firenen fight ing the flames from the railroad tracks. saw one man fall near where the men were caught, and I ran. and catching hold of his legs, dragged him onto the railroad tracks and saved him. Then my men and I made rush to save others, but our way had been blocked by the falling ruins and clouds of dust and debris"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
ARREST PROMINENT BESSEMER MERCHANT Charged with Doing Business
 Without License MAY VETO ORDINANCE Merchants Are Doing Big Holiday Trnde-Coroner Decides Death of
 Young EngIishman, Arthur
 Roland, Was Accidental

Bessemer, December 22.-(Special.)- IA prominent merchant of Bessemer was ar- rested this morning on charge of dofng business without license. The offense in this particular case it is alleged that the defendant signed the bonds of city prisoners for a money consideration. This feature of the case is said to be covered by the present license schedule, which requires persons making bonds to take out license for that privilege. The case has attracted some attention, owing to the prominence of the parties implicated. The case will be heard before Judge Lewis Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
HORNET GETS AWAY FROM NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, December 22.-The Hor- pet cleared this port at 4 o'clock this afternoon for Cape Gracias, Nicaragua. Capt. Charles Johnson was in command and a United States inspector accompa- pied tho boat to the three-mile limit in the gulf. The Hornet took on no ad- ditional men. She secured clearance pa pers last Tuesday morning.
 The Hornet spent the week after se- curing clearance papers In weighing an chor and moving down the river a mil4 or two and then coming to anchor again The revenue cutter Davy kept close tar on the movements of the boat. while newspaper men, agents of the Honduran government and others also kept close watch.
 No effort was made by the men in ammunition or additional men. the crew of 21, including the captain. being a nor nal crew for boat of the Hornets size. and this was the crew which was on her when she sailed.
 Not a word of information can be se- cured from the members of the Central American circles here tonight, all denying any knowledge of a pending revolution in Honduras and also any knowledge of the intended destination of the Hornet.
 So far as can be learned not mem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
CAPTURE TWO MORE
 LUVERNE NEGROES

Luverne, December 22.-Hidden for five days in constant terror of the posses of Crenshaw county farmers that have been scouring- every section of the county to summarily avenge the shooting up of the Shirley and Pate families, Babe Salt sr and Charlie Salter were captured today by Sheriff Walter Tatum and Col c. R. Bricken of the Second infantry in charge of the troops on duty insCrenshaw county.
 The cOhstant fear of the farmers who were several times in proximity to the negroes lad. shattered their nerves, and they were happy pair when safely out of Crenshaw county and on the road to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
ANOTHER BUSY DAY
 IN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two Calls Received From the Same Two Locations on Two Suc-
 cessive Days

Yesterday was another busy day with the fire department and the lad dies'' responded to eight alarms. None of the fires was serious and all were extinguished without difficulty.
 What is considered as one of the most remarkable coincidences that ever happened in the fire department occurred yesterday and Wednesday when the department received two calls from exactly the same location and practically the same time4on two sue ceeding days. On. Wednesday, the chief was at a, fire. on Eleyenth avenue an Thirteenth Jereet, north, when he was called to a fire on Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, south. Yester- day he was at fire at Eleventh ave- me and Thirteenth street, south., when he was called to Eleventh avenue ana Thirteenth street, north.
 The combination automobile lire truck, which has been stationed at East Lake while the truck originally intended for East Lake was under going repairs, was returned to the cer- tral station at the city hall yester- day and will remain there permanent ly. lne machine to be used in East Lake has been thoroughly repaired.
 The calls responded to by the de- partment yesterday were as follows At s:15 o'clock 605 Twenty-first street, north, spark on the roof, s2 damage; q.5O o'clock, Twentyfirs street and Sixth avenue, spark on the roof, no damage; 11:55, Tenth avenue and Thir- taenth street, south, spark on the roof. no damage: 12, o'clock, Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, north, spark on the roof, no damage; S:S5 o'clock, Avenue F and Eleventh street, south, spark on the roof. no damage; 5:2e 10 clock, Fourth avenue and Twenty !. fifth street. north, spark on the roof, Emo damage; 6.4s o'clock, 1905 Mag tn olia avenue, north, spark on the roof, |1no damage; 9:12 o'clock, St. Charles <ptreet and Tenth avenue, south, burn It1ng grass, no damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
'LETOHATCHIE FIELD
 TRIALS ARE CLOSED

Montgomery, December 22.-Arter the most successful meet held this year on the circuit the field trials at Leto- hatchie, near here, closed today. Com missioner, owned and handled by J. M. Avcnt of Hickory Valley, Tenn. won the all-age stake
 Master Tom, owned by H. H. Ed wards of Cleveland, Ohio, and handled by G. T. Dozier of Hannon, Ala, was second; Master Ben. owned by Leon Cheek of Nashville, Tenn, and handled by w. D. Gilchrist of Courtland, Ala. was third. The judges and sportsmen present at the trials today pronounced the race between Commissioner and Master Tom the grandest they have ever witnessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
May Extend City Limits

Huntsville, December 22.-(Special.) J. Mayor R. l.. Smith stated last night that he and Senator Robert E. Spragins are in consultation over local bill to be offered at the next session of the Ala bama legislature for the extension of ths corporate limits of the city of Huntsville. 20 that the cotton mill villages tributary to the city will be included. The pre- ceding city administration neglected to take this step. Estimates of the popu- lation within the area to be included in the proposed extenson vary from 1s,0Oo to 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
EufauIa Men Flight

Eufaula, December 22.-(Special.)-In an altercation between D. l.. Blair and Dr.. Walter Weedon, which occurred on Broad street last night about o'clock. the latter shot the former, infiicting a slight wound in the hand. What led to the difficulty could not be learned. Dr. Weedon was arrested but gave bond and the time for the trial has not yet been named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
GREAT SACRIFICE OF HUMAN LIFE
 IN DISASTROUS CHICAGO FIRE
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  the eroans of the men who had been be- heath me- and I knew they must be caught. Although nearly all of my men and myself were more or less hurt. 1t flashed upon us that Horan was among those trapped, and we bent every effort to save them.
 "It was beyond human power to do anything for the moment for tons of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

Der of the Central American colony is missing tonight and it is believed that no attempt will be made by anyone to board the boat after she goes beyond the three-mle limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
May Veto Ordinance

The action of the city council in re- Jecting the report of the miscellaneous committee in regards to the license sched- nle for 1911, and the adoption of the pres ent one, with some few changes, has been the subject of much discussion, and 1t is stated that Mayor Lewis is seriously con sidering vetoing the ordinance adopted. The city is facing a large deficit and the license committee went over the situation carefully and in recommending an in- crease of the present schedule deemed 1t necessary for the best interest of the town. Mayor Lewis Is. not opposed To the whole of the ordinance adopted, but is opposed to some of the changes. He is taking the matter under advisement and will give his decision as soon as pos sible as it is necessary for final action before the first of the year, as the sched- ule adopted whatever it may be will have to be printed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Personal Mention

PersOnUI MThtAon
 Mrs. Fred Klein of Talladega is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. G. D, Mingea.
 Miss McAllory of Stafford is the guest of pr. and Mrs. McNeil on Berkley ave- nue.
 N. Neville is the guest of Mrs. Herrln and family on Berlley avenue.
 Nathan Cruthers, Ben Schwabacher and John Hagerdy of St. Bernard's college, Cullman, are home for the holidays. Raymond Simpson of Vanderbilt uni- versity is spending the holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. R. w. Simp- son. on Berkley avenue.
 Miss Bessie Neal has returned to the city and will spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. John Neal, on Berkley ave- hue.
 The Baraca class of the Christian church will give a social in their class rooms on Friday night. Everybody in- yited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Holiday Trade

The holiday trade has been brisk dur ing the week, but a big rush is expected Friday and Saturday. This will be part .ly due to the paying off at many of the plants and industries and partly due to the inevitable eleventh-hour shopper According to the statement of mer- chant there are more people who have ample time and means to shop early who wait until the last minute than there are of the other kind. Owing to Christ mas coming on Sunday the stores will be closed promptly at 12 and. of course, will be closed on Christmas Day. All of which reminds to shop early and trade at home.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
JACQUELINA TAKES
 SAN BLANC STAKE

Juarez, December 22.-Jacquelina second choice, won the San Blanc sell Ing stakes, one mile, at Terrazas park today. Her victory was due to the perfect ride by Nolan. The stewards ing further investigation of his ride on Gladys Louise, the even money fla yorite in the fifth. Three favorites won.
 First race furlongs-Baccarra tDenschoten), to 5, won Fritz Elm melt (Molesworth), 30 to 1, second :; Texas CT. Smith), Is to l, third. Time, 1 .01 3-5. Shot Beechmont, Prince With CTS, Joe Wells, Ed Withers, Trafalgar and Bob Farley ran.
 |. Second race, 6 furlongs-L. M. Eek ert (Murphy), to 1, won; Flying Pearl (Molesworth), to 2, second; Roberta (Reid), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5. Siehs, Ed Holley, Smiley Metzner, Tube Rcse The Slicsker. Col. Bronston, James Blackstone and Preen ran.
 Third race, 51s furlongs-Frank Null lens (Louder), to l, won; Flying Wolf (Murphy), 10 to 1, second; Uncle Ben CT. Smith), to 1, third. Time, 1:06 4-5. Marjorie A., Edmond Adams and Salali ran.
 Fourth race, mile-Jacquellna (No- lan), II to 10, won; General Marchmont fWilson), 9 to 10, second; Candleberry (Benscoten), 12 to 1, third. Time, l;39 1-5. Only three starters.
 Fifth race 6 furlongs-Lena Lech (Rettig), to l, won; Miss Caithness (Molesworth), to 1, second Gladys Louise (S. Smith), even, third. Time, 1.14 1-5. Alice George, Aunt Nancy telen Carroll, Grace Golden and Marian Casey ran.
 Sixth race, mile-Light Wool 'Hawes), ' to 5, won; Short Order fGanz), 13 to 2, second; Buna CT. Snith), 12 to 1, third. Time, TAI. FL lerd. Banthel, Sir Edward, Postmaster and The Peer ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

held Wednesday night at the hall when other important business besides the eiec- ton of officers was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

After. having cleared it's docket Wednes- day and discharged the juries, the Besse- rner city court adjourned until Monday. January 9. The state did not press the Ecase against Carson Robbins for the al | legged killing of young Baggett.
 The store of Brick & Lefkovits was hurglarized Wednesday night by thieves who pried the bars of the rear window open ana helped themselves to an assortment of things to wear. No clue has been found leading to the discovery of who the burglars were.
 The condition of Detective H. B. Partridge, who is at the Prince in >frmary in Birmingham, as the result of an encounter with a negro whom he was trying to arrest, Is not report ed as very encouraging.
 It is reported that J. G. Johnson may lose his right hand, which was badly hurt few days ago.
 The little child of MT. and Mrs. Wat Sti,nson was badly burned Wednesday while playing before an open grate. The child stuck a pasteboard box into the fire and in drawing the box out again set fire to her hair
 One of the unique features of the Christmas entertainment to be held to- night at the First Presbyterian church Is the admission which will be tick d from the entertainment will be donated to the Salvation Army to feed the poor on Christmas day. The person bring ing the largest potato will be present. ed with a box of "Merita" candy Mrs. J. H. Phillips will deliver a lecture on the life of Christ, which will be illus trated with stereopticon views. Santa Claus will be on hand and will take care of the distributions among the children.
 The Bessemer public schools will close today, and will resume work Monday January 2. Many of the teachers will leave Bessemer to spend their vacation at home and elsewhere.
 The following officers were elected in the Marvel City lodge, No. 262, I. 0. O.. F.: W. H. Williamson, noble grand; G. M. Demott, vice grand; Rush Randle, sec- retary; T. A. Hines, Jr,, treasurer, and J. A. Roberts. trustee. The meeting was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Juarez Entries

Juarez, December 22.-Entries for to- morrow:
 First race, 5h furlongs-Caronia, Lick Moss, IA; Pilan, 110; Shamrock, Olive Smiley, Personality, Stella, Mas ter Clarence, Maxim's Pride, 107
 Second race, 6 furlongs-Pitapat, tt, Mockler, Ben Lasca, 10S; Agility, Stall wart Lard, Alta Ray, Smiling Maiden, Lady Tendi, 105 *Beach Sand. 103; *Union Jack, 107.
 Third race. ' furlongs-Boy Lynch, 110; Suffragist, 112; Crososver, 1O8 Acumen 104; May s, 100.
 Fourth race, 6 furlongs-Follie Levy, 123; Meadow, 11S; Execute, 104; Ocean Queen, 95 Dr. Shoot, Ed Tracey. 90,
 Fifth race. furlongs-Clint Tuck CT. Ill; Tom McGrath, Hidden Hand, Ill; Eular, Antigo. 109;; +Creston 106.
 Sixth race, mile-Fred Mulh olland, Bad News, Kopek, 110; Red Hussar, 107 Noon, 104; Hamon Carona. 101.
 s-Apprentice allowance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Local Items

Arthur Roland, an Englishman with no relatives in America, who was em- ployed at Ishkooda, was struck and killed Wednesday morning by a skip of cars. After Investigating the young mans death the coroner gave a verdict of ac- cldentaI death. The remains were buried yesterday morning at Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

he could come out alive, but he escape unscratched.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-07-29
NOTED VISITOR COMING.
President of the Colored Department
of the Appalachian Exposition to
Snaak IN Nashville

of the Appalachian Exposition to
Speak in Nashville.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made by
which DIR. H. M. Green, who has the
honor of being president of the Col
cred Department of the Appalachian
Exposition, Knoxville, Tenn, is to
speak in this city on Wednesday, Au-
gust 3rd. He will be here in the in
terest of what will no doubt prove to
be one of the most helpful features
for Tennessee and the South. The
Exposition as it is being pushed by
energetic citizens is far different
from others in that it has provided for
not only department in name blut
a department in reality, where the Ne
groes in Tennessee, Georgia, Virgin
il, Alabama, Kentucky, North and
South Carolina, West Virginia and
the District of Columbia will be able
to show to the world what they have
ben able to do, in invention, art, lit
eaature, agriculture and every i'm
.rroyement,. great Or small. The plan
is to hold this exposition from Sep
tember 12 to- October IL. A special
building has been designed and will be
attractive in which these exhibits are
to be housed. The people of Nash
Vile will no doubt hear DIR. Green,
who is an entertaining speaker.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-07-29
MIR. NAPIER IN COLUMBIA.
ConsuIts With Independent Leader
and Issues Appeal to Negro
4. Voters

Columbia, Tenn, July 26.-Hon. j.
c. Napier, a prominent Negro Repub-
lican of Nashville, was here today in
consultation with the leaders of the
boilers for this section, and has sent
out circular among the Negroes
here appealing for votes for the In
dependent Judicial Ticket" with the
headline:
GA vote for the Democratic organi-
zation means approval of all which
that party has ever done against the
black man."
His appeal contains everything cal
culated to arouse race prejudice
against the Democratic party, and
also many of the usual appeals OF the
"Elarmarkless."