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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
FISHER TALKS ON
 PUBLIC LANDS

St. Paul, Minn, December 1S.-After hearing the governors of the northwest |ern states and their accredited represent atives outline what, in their opinion, fs wrong with the present administration of the land laws, and what is needed to further the development of the west. Walter L. Fisher Secretary of the in- terior, this afternoon explained to the congress of western governors the admin istration's policy regarding western lands.
 Secretary Fisher agreed many evils ex- isted in the land laws that should be corrected.
 He said that in his judgment the fun damental thing needed Is authority to classify the public lands according co their real value, and then provide laws for the effectual disposition of each class He said it was his purpose to get the unapproprated public lands into the hands of the bonafide settlers as soon as possible.
 He defended the leasing system as the only way in which the public domain can be preserved for all the people. though often it seems to work hardship on the individual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
WANT NO HASBEENS
 IN SOUTH ATLANTIC

Savannah December 1S.-Hasbeens from any higher class league, are not wanted in the South Atlantic league This was decided at meeting of the league tonight when it was provided that pitchers and catchers who have played in 10 games in higher class leagues and in the case of other play CTS, 20 games, cannot be carried on the pay rolls of any South Atlantic league teams"
 The magnates fixed the 1912 play ing season at 120 games, to begin about the second week in April. The ques- tion of substituting Charleston for Macon in the six team circuit was left in the hands of committee.
 The salary limit was fixed at $500 a cut of s4O0 under that of last sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
DEPUTY M'DUFF GOES
 AFTER HUGH CRANE

Sheriff McAdory stated last night that Deputy Sheriff Fred McDuff, who left Sunday morning for El Paso Tex, where he went for Hugh C. Crane, local at torney charged with embezzlement in several cases, had reached Austin. where ton papers.
 The sheriff stated that Deputy MeDuff would probably reach El Paso this morn- ing, and would leave for home either to- night or tomorrow morning. He states that Deputy McDuff anticipates no trou- ble in bringing his prisoner back to Biz mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
McManigal Starts Next Week

Manigal will not start for Indianapolis for at least a week to testify there in the government dynamite conspiracy in- vestigation. Attaches from the United States district attorneys office said to- day he would be needed here to check up the testimony of the Pacific coast labor leaders. Special Prosecutor Iawler sum mohed the dynamite witnesses into his private office today and held long con- ferences with each of them. l.awler later sent deputy marshals out with sub poenas summoning attorneys associated with .he McNamara defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
PERSIA REFUSES ID
 ACCEPT U[T|MATUM

Teheran. December 1S.-The national council has refused to accept the cab inet's proposals regarding a solution of the Russian question and the Rus sian troops are preparing to advance on the capital. It is believed that the advance will begin Thursday The of ffcial attitude suggests passive resist ance but the provincial sentiment is strongly opposed to the Russians.
 The foreign minister in presenting the question before the national coun- cil today made a determined attempt to secure the support of the southern council. He stated that the cabinet had made every effort to retain MT. Sinister, but the plight of the country was desperate. The eX-Shah, he said, was advancing on one hand and Sa1ar Ed Dowleh on the other, while Russia refused to abate her demands. There fore he argued, the cabinet should be empowered to conciliate Russia.
 In spite of his appeals the deputies insisted that the retention of MT. Shus- ter was Persa's only hope and nothing was to be gained by yielding.
 London December 1S.-The Teheran correspondent of the Times says that the situation is extremely grave, in com menting on the national councils refusal to yield. Some change in Persian sov- eregnty, he adds, seems inevitable.
 The Times in an editorial defends the foreign officers from the attacks of those opposing the Anglo-R Russian agreement with respect to Persia. The Times con- tends that the only alternative to the British policy upholdng the agreement IS the employing of force, and adds the paper:
 Persian independence is not worth tho bones of a single Bqitish soldier
 The article concludes.
 "The sands are fast running out, and a grave responsibility rests with those who encourage Persia to take risks for which not they but the Persians will have to pay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
IMPOSSIBLE FOR GIN
 TO MAKE MAN FAT

Montgomery, December 1S.-(Spe- cial )-Regardles of how vivid the inn aglnation is, it is a matter of abso- lute impossibility for any gin in the world to make fat man thin and a lean man fat. This was the verdict of the pure food department when pe- rusing a label on certain kind of gin said to be sold by the Wertheimer Liquor company of Birmingham. It has been ordered discontinued.
 The~label reads: Flip Flap Gin. Get Fat or Thin. Drink Flip Flap Gin
 The matter has been taken up with the excise commission of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
MINE RESCUE CAR
 LEAVES BRICEVILLE

' Knoxville, December 1S.-Mine rescue car No. 6, assigned to the Pittsburg station, in charge of Dr. J. W. Paul, left Briceville this afternoon, leaving car No. '. in charge of pr. J. J. Rut- ledge, behind to investigate the cause of the explosion, which killed S4 men and boys
 It was stated today that the Red Cross society and Carnegie hero com mission would cooperate in the work of relief and 1t is the intention to raise fund of s50,000. The fund IS now about $20.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Children Fatally Burned

Clarksburs, ". Va, December 1S.-Ea.- tie Miller, aged 2, and Mildred Miller aged 1, were burned to death today in a fire which damaged their parents home The mother of the children was in the parlor of the home, and learned of the fatal fire only when the ceiling crashed. blazing about her. Tho children had been playing on the second floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
SHOOTING SEQUEL
 TO COURT QUARREL

Eufaula, December 1S.-A quarrel which originated in a court room at Cuthbort Ga, more than year ago. Terminated tragically at Morris sta ton. 24 miles from here, late Sunday night when Leon Wright shot and in- stantly killed a man whose name was given as Drew. Wright, who Is d resi- down the road. it appears. when he met Drew. an altercation followed. cu' minating fin Drew's doaths Wright claims the shooting was done in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Laugh at Story

Berlin, December 1s.-The alleged dis covery of a British plot to blow up the naval harbor at Wilhelmshayen, pub lshed in the Rhenish Westphalan Ga- zette, is. regarded in official circles in the light of newspaper nonsense While the story is not believed. 1t is consid- cred the product of the prevailing espon- age mania in Germany and England. Espionage certainly existed. but it took less fantastic form than that related to the Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Bad Weather Reported

New York, December 1S.-The new French liner Rochambeau. which arrived late today from Havre, experienced some of the worst weather reported on the Atlantic this winter. The ship was so shaken by storms that nearly 1500 plates and other dishes were shattered to bits and many of the passengers were bowled over like ninepins as the ship plung sd into the heavy head seas. For full ,hlce days the passengers were obliged to stay below
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Francis Joseph III

London, December T-Reports have been received here that the health of Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is again causing great alarm He is said to be suffering from severe cold and rheumatism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
GENERAL REYES
 AT AGUAS LEGUAS.

San Antonio. December 1S.--It was def- initely learned today that General Ber- nardo Reyes, who is under indictment for violation of the neutrality laws of the United States, is now at Aguas Leguasa in the state of Nuevo Leon. having crossed the Ria Grande at Las velas near Camargo, December b. accom- panied by four companions.
 The crossing of the river was effected on a raft under the cover of darkness and from there the party made it's way to Aguas Lesuas, where the general Is now resting.
 Federal troops from Monterey have been ordered to the northern part of Nuevo Leon and the garrisons at Lam pazos and Camargo have been reinforced.
 From Aguas Leguas. it is said to be the intention of General Reyes to work to the south through Nuevo Leon to the vicinity of Monterey, where Reyes sup porters say conditions are ripe for an uprising.
 Mexico City December 1S.--on the heels of the arrest of General Aguilar and Gen eral Hurtado yesterday on the charge of being implicated In revolution against the Madero government comes the news today from Oriziba. Vera Cruz. that State Senator Sotero Ojeda has been taken into custody on the allegation that he is con nected with the so-caled Reyista upris- ing Senator Ojeda is a member of one of the leading families of the state ef Vera Cruz.
 Aguilar and Hurtado were taken to the penitentiary today and immured in cells. Fellow officers of the pair Say their followers were few. Generally they regard their projected uprising as fool hardy.
 Fl Paso. Tex, December lS.--It is re- ported here that Epano Reyes. son of Gen. Bernardo Reyes, is under arrest at Morelia, state of Michoasan, Mexico. rn a charge of melting d revolution against the Mexican government.
 A report from Saltillo says Ismel Ramos, former revolutionary chief, mas joined general Reyes.
 A band of Zapatistas yesterday ran sacked the Chajplco hacienda. near Pue- pla, carrying off much property. The hacienda is the property of a Spaniard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
TOOLATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED-Lady cashier Apply at tine o. K. Barber shop. PIT \. e9th st.
 FOR SALE-One Rhode Island red roost- er little over year old, 8. Call phone Main 60l2-J. 12-19-2t-tu-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
German Knocked Out

Akron O., December 1s-Joe Gorman champion niiddeweisht of the Pacific coast, was knocked out by George Chipp of Pittsburgh tonight in the fifth round of what was to have been 12 round bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
PLUMBING TRUST
 NOW UNDER FIRE Suit Filed Against Two Cor p0rations for Alleged
 Trust Methods

Los Angeles December 1S-A suit ,c dissolve the socalled plumbing trust oi the Pacific coast, with the Pacific Coast Plumbing Supplies association an unin- cerporated organization, with offices at San Franciso, and the National Commis- sion of Confederated Supplies associa- ton, a corporation of New York city, as the principal defendants, was filed in the United States district court here to- day upon receipt of telegraphic instruc- tions from the department of justice.
 The suit practically is a compromise; it having been understood that the govern ment intended to institute criminal &C., ton against the officers of the trust"
 The government asks that the defen1- ants be enjoined from publishing or clr- cuating or using a 'bluebook" from fur ther boyeotting of members who might sell to others than members of the asso- oiation, and generally be restrained from continuing socalled trust methods.
 Washington, December 1S.- The civil suit against the socaled Pacific coast plumbing trust is the direct result of con- ferences here between officials of the de-. partment of justice and representatives of most of the defendants. An agreed decree likely will be the. outcome The grand jury investigation of the trust at Los Angeles will be suspended and probably terminated although the gov ernment has not committed itself to that course. fs
 The grand jury inquiry into the opera tions or the alleged combination in- iiiated at Los Angeles some time ago. When some of those concerned intimatel that they desired to discuss a solution of the question with the department of jus tce, Attorney General Wickersham sum moned District Attorney Mccormick from Los Angeles to Washington. In confer cnces extended over several weeks, the matter was thrashed oNt by the attor- ney general and his assistants. It was decided that the government could deal with the question best through a civil suit, and the suspension of the grand 1ury proceedings. A tentative agreement was reached with the defendants coun- sel, that their clients would submit to a decree based upon the government pe- tition in equity filed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19

Best and heaviest Linoleum worth 90c, 69c Linoeum for kitchens, dining rooms hall and bath rooms worth Toe yard, w......................... 55c Inlad Linoleum best quality worth $l5O square yard now =. .......................... .$12O China Mating, worth % now w.................18 18c China Mating, best quality, worth 40c, 27c Japanese Matting worth 35c now ............... 25c
 All colors and beautiful designs
 All Goods Stored For Christmas Delivery If Desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Lace Curtains

Nottingham ace in white and ecru worth $125 75c $1.50 quality, now ....................... S100 $1.75 quality, .$125 Arabian Lace Curtains worth $275 and $3 now . .$215 Cluny Lace, worth $4.50 w................. .$325 English Lace worth $650 now, pair ........ $500 Rope Porers in all colors and beautiful patterns rang
 ing each, from $500 to o...................$ $1OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
COMBINED SPECIAL SALE ON RU'

Room size 9x12 Rugs $15.00 this week ....... $995 Room size 9x12 best Brussels, this week .$1275 Room size 9x12 Velvet, worth $8.50, for $1325 Room size 9x12 Wilton Velvet, worth $25 .. .$1775 Room size 9x12 Royal Velvet worth $35 for ... $50 Room size 9x12 Administer, extra heavy quality, worth
 $2750 now ........................ .$1850 Hearth Rugs-36x72 Velvet Rugs worth $4 $27S Hearth Rugs-27x54 Velvet Rugs, worth $200 $125 Hearth Rugs-30x60 Bigelow Administer worth $5OO
 now .................. $350
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1911-06-23
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FRIDAY eIHp eY2BQfaH

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Charles T. Conover awe known Seattle attorney has
full page article Lese Weekly under the caption Of The Ma
TONS Crime Alaska 1t said that the article inspired
by the coal land thieves and Mr. Conover paid handsome
for the of his and the publication paid 50 pne
for the article With much moneya the Wqpd OF
the Alaska coal mines have at their disposal create public sen
wooden could write efecda article before
has beard of Conover writing and
it seriously doubted he could write the description of adog
fight in intelligent manner and whole page
article for of the leading periodicals of the WORLD Mr. Con
may excellent counsellor law certainly
awrer and experience fully proves ourasseroa hence it
that he simply permitted the IF the
other fellows article for much gs& sa & %
R. H. Thomson Seaes efcientas well AS brilliant city en-
gneer has been previously told has To- Washington City
represent Seattle at the hearing the Lake
Washington canal before the department. Now the city APP
poprated money for his expenses and provided for by
contribution 1t is we'll known fact that the big lumber
along the proposed canal very friendly either the canal
to Mr. Thomson and when member the committee called
up the Bryant Lumber Company and General Manager Stewart
asked he would contribute something toward Thomsons
expense account he replied IF will book him for hadese will
the entire b It will thus be seen that Seatteites not
unit the building of the Lake Washington canal house d
vded against itself succeed like that works
in perfect harmony. ~
First blood for the p in the controversy between itself and
the Times, when Managing Editor Fenw Of the i wasound
guilty by jury the superior King county, wherein
he charged by the Behens with having crmnay beed the
the managing edorof their Bengham The P l. editors
also they will second blood when the criminal libel nst
Behens against Senator Wilson Brainad
is called trial They ready at any time and
the trial will ended Col Blethen will remember that he
in and body else wFknoW the kind Of human
they have them editor o The Seattle Daily
Times WIZ '% .#E$ts2 * - &fR$&, 81
If coal land thieves permitted the
of her valuable lands fonothng aWfiter in the Times
lit will be the of opening work for thousands of
aboers and perhaps the Statement true but twill be at star
walton the mostof thecoa paying the
digging coal for them. $50 far aborng is
he be bit bettro with the lands ndeVeoped
with them developed The oherand they would
off because they would be working themselves to death for nothing
Someone casually remarked day hs week after having
heard that the who oonized nbef Of persons hotel
for false registration and voting five the pRuag
that the present 9g f. maf hGRsst 9sR a2d
within period of less huded the American
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lno Hhergrmay mo- lengehe enBp9gapd s9n the lped
ltates united eqgntYqsb9M s9freauenty
dags yet the senator's the shqyse
from the South Congress lose pporu
he official capSTy remind tefohntoyethat SO far
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-01-13
FOUND DEAB.

Sunday morning Andrew Mcqueen,
who has been living on a homestead
on the north half of the reservation,
near the old government saw mill for
the past two years, was found dead in
bed in his cabin by Robert Anderson,
a neighbor, who visited the premises
to ascertain if anything was wrong, as
Mr.. Mcqueen had not been seen for
number of days. From all appear
ances the unfortunate man had been
dead for some time, as there were no
footprints about the house, showing
that he had not been out doors since
the last fall of snow Mr.. Mcqueen
was far advanced in years, being past
10 years old, and has been gradually
failing for long time. 1t is presumed
that he died of general debility, super
induced by Old age. The sad feature
of the case was his passing away
alone and unattended For all his
years and waning strength, he was en-
ergetic beyond what might be expect
ed in one of his age, independent, self
reliant, retiring he lived very much
as a recluse, refusing any protiered
aid or assistance 1t was SO plainly
evident that death resulted from nat
ural causes that the coroner did not
consider it necessary to hold an in
quest.
While he had resided in this county
only a couple of years, the deceased
was pioneer of the state. He was
engaged in raising horses in Adams
county in early days, and is well and
widely known in that part of eastern
Washington. He was born near FL
gin, Ill.,, where there is a brother and
other relatives, still living. lie also
had a cousin employed in a hank at
palOuSp CITY, this state
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-01-13
RECALLS AN OLD CRIME

A year or so ago a jeweler named
Penticton. The object of the crime
was robbery. A large amount of Jew
elry was taken. A suspect was arrest
ed, but a careless official permitted the
prisoner TO escape. The whole police
force of the bounday country went to
work on the case. Over on the other
side crime is never forgotten. The
guardians of the law never cease hunt
ing criminal Perpetrators of
crime may keep under cover for
time, once in while escape altogeth-
er, but if they stay in the country the
chances are against his enjoying pro-
tracted liberty Recently clue has
been discovered to the Zimmerman
murderer. Articles of jewelry taken
at the time of the murder have been
found at Sidley, where they were in
the possession of woman. The po-
lice are hot on the trail. and the guilty
party may be landed at any time. At
least that is the purport of rumor in
circulation. May it be true is the hope
of those who remember the dastardly
crime, and that the red-handed, heart
less perpetrator may be brought to the
bar of justice and suffer the penalty
provided as a punishment for the TAX
ing of life in cold blood and without
provocation.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-01-13
$I.5o PER YEAR.

CONCEAL, and decided arctic chill was
in the atmosphere. And from that
time up to press day the bowling north
blast has been whipping through the
valley, making life decidedly uncom-
Portable. Those who predicted an open
winter got the wrong hunch. Cold
snaps of indefinite periods have become
a habit of winter in this country. The
writer has seen winters that would be
considered mild anywhere in the tenn
perate zone during nearly 80 years
residence in eastern Washington. but
no winter has ever passed without suf-
ticient freeze to supply solidifed fluid
for summer use. However, winter is
well along in its career, and a cold snap
must necessarily be short, although it
is any thing but comfortable or condu-
Give to cheerfulnes while it does last.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-01-13
\ G00D SUGGESTION.

The mayor makes a good suggestion
that the future building within an es-
tablished fire limits should be confined
to structures somewhat less inhamma-
bic than those now in use, and a con-
slant menace. 1t may be true that the
town is rather small to enforce such
restriction, yet ii it could be without
too seriously interfering with improve
ments there would be a large saving
in insurance, a more substantial town
would grow up and buildings already
occupied would be protected. Under
existing conditions if FIRE ever starts
in the business district there would be
little hope of ever stopping the prog
ress of the flames until the material
upon which they feed would was cX-
hausted. A brick or stone building
scattered here and there among the
frame structures would act as a bar
rier to the flames, and give an oppOr-
tunity to head off the fire and prevent
an extensive cOnllagration.