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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
MAN CONFESSES ID
 ,EMDEZZL|NG $4OOO
Indianian Walks Into New York Police Station and
 Asks To Be Arrested

New York December 26.-MoYed by the spirit of Christmas and the fact that he was stranded here with but few dol lars left out of S4OO0 he said he embez- zled in Evanston, Ill, 16 months ago. John Fielding made a dramatic confession at police headquarters here today.
 "I want you to arrest me- he told the sergeant on duty. T am John Fielding of Evanston, Ill, IS years old. and sup pose look it. was cashier of the North- western Gas. Light and Coke company of my city for many years, and on Au' gust 10, 1910. l got away with S4Ooo oi my employers money. Then my troubles began. I went to Canada and England, and became morose and melancholy and nervous. Two weeks ago I arrived here with my money dwinded down to noth- ing. and on Christmas night I braced up and said to myself.
 .,John. go back and face the charge. It was the first time, you ever committed q wrongful act so I decided that before the next night l would put my head on my pillow with as clean a conscience as could have after giving myself up to the 
 The police believe Fielding's story true, and have locked him up, pending com munication with the Evanston authorities Fielding said he had a wife and family and little property with which he hoped 10 cover his embezzlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
ROADS lMPASSABLE
Heavy Rains Are Causing Serious
 Situation In CuIIman

Cullman, December 26.-(Special.) l.)-Never in the history of Cullman county have the public roads been in such condition as they are at this time. Not only are the roads of the county in deplorable condition, but the streets of the town Draymen have found 1t necessary in or der to deliver freight in West Cullman to change their route in order to deliver at all. The main street leading from cullman to the west part of the town has reached such state that 1t is ut terly impossible to haul over it. Oldest citizens here say that never in the his tory of the town or county have the thoroughfares been in such condition as tEey are at this time. The continued rains which have prevailed in this part of the state are beginning to be really serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
TAX QUESTION IS
 COMING UP TODAY
First National of Birmingham To Have Hearing Before State
 Tax Commission

Montgomery. December 26.-(Spe- cial. .)-Whether or not banks should be allowed credit on their capital stock for bonds purchased by the banks will be discussed pro and con at the cap itel tomorrow. with-the state tax com= Natssasl eesis ol HirIaing'la He cshee fhe eaii conHdssion hs 5rasent, iueaaairg chairman Lee Long and Associate Commissioners Powell and Esans Repre- ahsinS t.ia bank wi,i he Pres aent v ' q aafa
 The question is comparatively new one, and, succintly stated, is whether or not the banks should be taxed for their moneys which are tied up in bonds. With respect to the First Ma tional bank, the claim is advanced that taxes should not be collected on a sum of money equivalent to $66S,00O, which represents 60 per cent of the amount of the banks moneys tied up in state bonds. The capital stock of the bank is placed at s1,500,000 and the surplus at $1,500,000, which makes a total of $3,00O,000. Before this amount, or 50 per cent of that amount is taxed, the claims are advanced that S663,000 should be deducted
 The state is vitally interested in the question inasmuch as the states pol icy to tax these bonds has been in strumental in collecting large amounts of money for the treasury. The First National bank of Birmingham is the mouthpiece for all of the banks of tho state in resisting the policy. Various opinions of the supreme court are quoted by both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
OLD SANTA CLAUS
 VISITS MERCY HOME
Many Presents and Candy Bags Distributed to
 the Children

The annual Christmas tree for the chill dren of the Mercy home, given under the auspices of the board of directors of the home. was held yesterday afternoon at , o'clock in the Francis E. Willard me- morial room. Each of the 80 children and every adult living at the home re- ceived a number of pretty and useful gifts from Santa Claus himself, who added no little to the effectiveness Of the tree by his appearance.
 Early in the afternoon the children were assembled in the apartment where the tree, which was beautifully decorated with tinsel popcorn ropes, fancy balls and other bright ornaments, had been stationed in a corner. The blowing Of a horn in the corridor outside announced the approach of St. Nicholas, and he pre- scented himself soon afterwards, much to the delight of the younger tots, who were busily engaged in singing Christ mas carols. The host of toys, hair rib bons, handkerchiefs, horns, bags of candy, games and boxes of stationery were dis tributed by the members of the board of directors and their friends who were present.
 Every child, from the youngest boy to| the eldest girl was given a share of the profusion of articles, and the cheerful noise of their outbursts of juvenile pleas ure were more than once called into quieter tone by Santa Claus. The chll- dren remained seated throughout the dis tribution. and were delighted with their Christmas celebration.
 The Mercy home tree this year was trimmed by the girls who compose the Sabbath school class of Miss Mary Weisel at the Highlands Methodist church. Miss Annie Le Grand, Miss Julia Shackelford, Miss Marguerite King and Miss Elizabeth White also assisted them in the prepara- tion for the event. The class includes Miss Marguerite Lewis, Miss Catherine Morrow, Miss Sarah Frances Craven, Miss Elizabeth Brazeal, Miss Margaret Tillman, Miss Mabel Plosser, Miss Mary Ruth Byars, Miss Annette Hoyt, Miss Esther Kennedy and Miss Mabel Ken nedy. These girls also supplied a ma- jority of the candy bags, as well as many of the gifts that contributed to the happi- ness of the Mercy homes little folks this Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
HARRIS-BLANCK
 CASE TO JURY TODAY

New York December 26.-Taking or testimony of the trial of Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, proprietors of the Triangle Waist company. charged with manslaughter in connection with the fire last March when 147 lives were iost' was completed today and the case prob ably will go to the jury late tomor- row.
 Robert Wolfson, the firms head cut ter. swore today that Harris haid said to him after the fire:
 Well the dead must be buried, but the living go on and live. Sure, the door was locked or they would have robbed me of my fortune"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
SUIT CASE FILLED
 WITH DYNAMITE

Pittsburg, December 2s.-Carrying suit case containing p sticks of dynamite, roll of fuses and two quarts of whisky George Bridges, who refuses to tell any thing concerning himself. was arrested last night at Monessen, Pa, mill town near here. Except to say that "a man gave me the suit case at the lower end of town" Bridges is reticent The pur- pose to which the dynamite was to have been put has not been ascertained by the police.
 More than 5000 men are employed in the mills at Monessen, all of whom, II Is said are nonunion men. An investigation is being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Local Data
For the A hours ending at p. m., De
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 26-G P. M)-- The trough of low pressure that covered the eastern slope of the. Rockies yester- day has developed into rather an intense low and is now central over the lake re- zion and influencing weather conditions east of the Rockies. Barometric grad tents are steep and changes have been rapid At Chicago the pressure has fallen .56 during the past F hours and other points in lesser degree. It has caused from moderate to high winds from the west gulf throughout the Mississippi val ley and lake region. It has caused marked rise in temperature from the crest of the Appalachians to the Mississippi. High pressure prevails over the western half of the country except in the Pa cifc northwest, where a low has moved in from the ocean. Cold, clear weather has been general from the plains states westward, although small amounts of rain and snow have fallen in the Pa cific northwest and central Rocky noun tain plateau sections.
 Rain has been general from the gulf to the lakes. Snow has fallen in the plains states and upper lake region. "A fall in temperature of from 16 to 20 de- grees have occurred fin north and central Texas during the past "A hours and from to degrees eastward to the Mississippi Clearing weather, with lower tempera- lures, should occur in this section Wednesday, closely following the passage of the low.
 Summary of observations made al United States Weather Bureau stations December 26, 1911:
 Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
HELD FOR ROBBERY
canton Man Is Placed Under Arrest
 In Montgomery

Clanton, December 2s.-(special)-The north bound train from Montgomery brought hero tonight, in charge of Con stable Dan Scroggins. young man named Lawrence Davenport of this county. charged with robbery. Davenport is charged with robbing w. G. Deshazo of SIP last Saturday night, after which he spent the night with Deshazo and assist ed him in looking for the lost money. Davenport went to Montgomery and De- shazo growing suspicious. swore out d warrant for him and had him apprehend- ed in Montgomery, where upon arrest, 1t is claimed, the identical money lost by Deshazo was found concealed in the sock of Davenport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
CHATTANOOGA SEES
 FOOTBALL IN MUD

Chattanooga, December 26.-(Special) D. The football team of the Eleventh Cav airy, stationed at Chickamauga park, se- feated an all star eleven collected by Ted Coy of Yale here this afternoon, 9 to O. Coy in his recent debut on a southern field played the most terrific football ever seen on local gridiron Three men were removed from the game as the result of tackling him. links Geel- em, Skinny Shipp and Faunlenberry sot sewanee also played spectacular games The all star eleven gain more ground than the soldiers, and both scores Of the latter eleven came as the direct re- suit of recovered punts-the field per feet quagnire of mud and water, handi- capping the all stars. The proceeds will be donated to the survivors of the Brice- vile victims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
BALLOON
 ASSOCIATION FORMED

Kansas City, Mo, December 2e-A new 'insurgent' ballooning association that will be free from the authority of the Aero Club of America is being formed in the west. Either Kansas City or St. Louis is to be headquarters of the or through the efforts of Charles Henecker, president of the Million Population club of St. Louis, and George M Myers, head of the Kansas City Aero club.
 Denver, Salt Lake City, Topeka. Peoria, Chicago and Cineinnati will probably held memberships. New ballooning rules, 1t is expected, will be made. While the new association will. be affiliated with the Aero Club of America, all it's contracts will be controlled by western men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Jewish Women Withdraw

Baltimore, December 26-By vote or 45O to s, Baltimore section of the Nation al Council of Jewish Women today with drew from the national body. The reso- lution of withdrawal expressed dissatis- faction witt, the administration of the national offices and was based on the suppression of a letter of protest sent 10 the recent national convention in Phila- delphia. Tho letter alleged extravaganza and arbitrary procedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
SLASHED WRISTS
 WITH PAIRING KNIFE

Seneca Falls, N. r., December 26.- Driven frantic, it is thought, by her be- lief that she had given her two children poison in mistake for medicine. Mrs. An na Curl, wife of a prominent merchant of Waterloo, sought to save them from a death of torture today by slashing their wrists with pairing knife. The distracted woman then tried to commit suicide by making ugly gashes in her own wrist All have chance to recover. The children, Alfred, aged II months, and Mildred, years old, show no effects Of poison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
CHRISTMAS BRINGS
 GRIEF IN KENTUCKY

Middlesboro, Ky, December 26.-A wom- an was killed one man fatally shot and another man wounded as a result of three shooting afrays in Harlan county today
 John Howard who was making merry susls ftd Mf kFHte ~ whei
 ,A Kes naA es sim ivai,s As aas aasns aee ~ eni- ha of citizens.
 Bonnet Creeeh. wls 5Aot b1 man naned nre a'u Ieseaiie, sheriit,
 afl es. nHel. va7 fofced to shoot him. but it Is said Dych will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Allotmeuts Made

New York, December Establishments of common and preferred shares for 1912 were made to employees under the United States Steel corporations profit sharing plan today. Allotments and prices were not disclosed but a state ment on this point may be made be- fore the close of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
MISS GLIDER MAKES
 HER STAGE DEBUT

New York, December 25.-Under the in- conspicuous name of Dorothea Coleman, Dorothea Glider, daughter of the late Richard Watson Glider, American poet and editor of the Century magazine. has begun stage career. It became known today that she had made her debut last night in small part in q Broadway pro- duction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
IS MARRIED BEFORE
 GOING TO PRISON
A. l. Matthes and Miss Clara Wilson Are United at Bay
 Minette

Bay Minette, December 26.-(Special)- A I Matthes. sentenced to 10 years m the state prison for the killing of l. T. Ward, at Stapleton about year ago. and Miss Clara Wilson, charming lady of stapleton, who has been true to him throughout, v
 the jail here
 Probate J.
 enters upon ls +
 decision of tas leef sustained by p'h Montgomery, Hae Af charge of the s.sfe ssa ae free man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Nurphy Wins Decision

New York; December 26.-"Harlem Tom my Murphy, who recently lost the de- cision in q twenty round match with Packey McF arland, won the popular de- oision by a narrow margin from Joe BedeIl, a Brooklyn lightweight. in ten round bout in. Brooklyn tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27

this city. The journey will be en- Joyed in automobile drives and the oc- casion points to a happy and interest ing one. Former Gov. w. D. Jelks is enjoy- ing the holidays with his family and a little grandson, of whom he is es-
 pecially fond. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Weeds Seventh Husband

Vncennes, Ind, December 26.-Catherine Carter today wed her seventh husband, John Woodrum. II, farmer of Casey county, Kentucky. All former husbands are dead The bride did not know her age, but told the clerk she was about 65 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
NEWS OF LACoN
Remarkably Heavy Rains Have Fallen

IF saHHa afAFt=+E
 s anef ss -fspeetsl eFer ih niss Hs eoQatT h0s tlsfs
 w es'f Ter tst
 Hz n rhe eoualy ats ovef8es- a and HssiardF 5dea as afaf sown has been unuef> Satel --- and is ruined.
 Owing to the continued wet weather thero is considerable cotton still in the fields. Much of it is rotting in the boil and when what is picked is offered for sale it sells as low as $1 per 100 pounds The state game law has done much for the preservation of game here, and the sportsmen are having a fine time with Mir Bob White"
 J. M. Patterson and son of Gilbert, La, are on a visit to relatives here. Mir. Patterson was born and reared here, but has lived in Louisiana for 24 years. This section of the country has made more corn the present season than for several years. Carload lots are being offered by planters here, and sale is slow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
PILES CURED IN c TO IA DAYS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTME ENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles in 6 to IA days. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27
Mack Makes Denial

Buffalo, December 26.-Norman F. Mack, chairman of the democratic na- tl6ua' committee, today denied that he pst n any way committed as to where fhd aext democratic convention should b heid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-27

to shoot him, but it is said Dych will
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vitation to dine at the home on Thursday, where 1 thep guests of Miss Mary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-25
WHEATLAND.

CENTRAL, January 23-The recent
case weather made those who have to-
bacco get busy. Also broughtJ. Show
en- of Viroqua and l.. Miller of Retreat
down here to attend to their tobacco
crops Mrs. w. Sutherland has been
on the sick list for some time past but
at present is improving. Mrs. VIM.
Oliver, Senior, is quite seriously sick. i.
Geo. Hall went to Viroqua last Sunday,
returning Monday Mrs. II. B. West
has peen enjoying visit with nephew
from Minnesota, as he was enroute to
his old home in Ohio . . Much credit is
due Shirley Marshall for reducing the
refuse lumber in the church yard to
kindling and neatly piling it up. A
farewell party was given Miss Myrtle
Wakefield last Thursday evening, at the
A. Side home, where she boarded.
About sixty of the young people met
and spent jolly evening, leaving Miss
Myrtle rot only the memory of pleas
ant evening, but enough cash to pur-
chase a nice rocking chair in which to
recline during her leisure moments.
She resigned her position as teacher to
assist her brother attend to a store,
which they have purchased in Valley
Junction. . Lucy Fosdic has rented her
farm to r. Bromley.
GOOD WILLS SUCCESSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-25
STERLING.

PURDY, January "a. The masquerade
dance given here last Friday night, was
a success. Tom Sheldon and Mrs. Jake
Dach received first prizes, Sander ia
cobson and Miss Julia Gabrielson sec
ond. "A creamery for this place is be-
ing agitated and hope it will material
ize. One thing sure, we have lots of
territory, cheap ice and fine water -.
Quite number from here will attend
annual meeting of Badax Telephone
Company to be held at Genoa next Sat
urday. This company started with a
dozen phones three years ago, and now
has 1877 in use. Mr.. and Mrs. Lunde
have been visiting at the Lunde home
49,. Harold Helgeson of Viroqua took in
the masquerade ball here . q. Magnus
Halvorson has been quite sick with ty-
phoid fever, but we understand he is
much better. r. P. johnson and Dave
Eugler returned from Virogua last Fri
day, happy. They had delivered their
crops of tobacco. Judging by their
smiles they must have Jared WELL
Snow BIRD
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-25
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGvILLE, January %. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicholi Torgerson are the proud
parents of a son, their first heir, born
to them recently -. Mr.. Gerry of Ips-
witch, South Dakota, was the guest of
relatives here part of the week Jos.
Torgerson, after taking treatment for
his eyes in La Crosse, returned home.
Physicians succeeded in saving one eye
-. In the death of John 0. Fortney
the town loses a good citizen and the
family kind husband and father. 49,.
The remains of Tennis Stoleson were
inferred in the Lutheran cemetery at
North Springville on Wednesday last T..
Will Post of Viroqua came down after
some grain. B. o. Dahl put some nice
pine logs at the sawmill. The trees
from which the logs we're cut, were
planted by the late VIM, Morse, father
of George E. Morse, planted when ye
scribe was a boy Harley I. Reed
came from La Crosse for an indefinite
stay at home. He will return to bust
ness college in the near future W.
c. Miller has put up setting of logs
and wood for next years consumption
80. John r. Spellum has crew putting
up stove wood on his farm here. !. i. Mr.
Gautch of La Crosse was guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. |. Hunter one
day the past week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Graham are guests of friends in
the country . George Tomkins of Vir-
oqua was the guest Of Dolbert, his for
mer playmate, on the 21st. Mrs. E. H
Officer and daughters Vera and Irene
were guests at the home of T. NJ. Bu-
chanan on the 18th Arthur Ring of
Minneapolis was guest of friends here
Mrs. Maud Buchanan was at the
home of E. H. Officer in Viroqua part
os the past week Members of our
school board attended the county con-
vention in Viroqua on Saturday VIM.
0ldenburg of Harmony town was seen
in the village one day recently The
sawmill mentioned in last week 5 cor
respondence, should have said Cornelius
instead of Alex. Skolaus. JONES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-25
GENOA.

GENOA. January % Mr.. and Mrs.
Won Gundlacd spent Sunday here with
relatives. Mrs. VIM Bereneck was
called to La Crosse last Wednesday by
the sudden illness of her sister. A
moving picture show was given by
Frank Thompson Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evenings There was a large
attendance each night ~ Mrs Shell
Gould returned to her home at Stoddard,
Friday. after having spent few days
with her mother. Mrs NJ Month who
is sick Mrs. George Kimball visited
her daughters at La Crosse the latter
part of the week Mr. ard Mrs Ed
ward Schubert had lemon tree bear
ing thirteen lemons which have just
been picked, weighing three-fourths
pounds A great many men are nov
working on railroad bridge Miss Kate
Gussetti went to La Crosse, Sunday, to
visit her niece. Mrs. VIM. Kennedy 49,.
Mrs. Charley Mckenzie and children
went TO La Crosse, where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Mckenzie
having gone some time before.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-25
HERE'S A STRIKING COMPARISON
The Wholesale Supply House as Seen
by Salesman

In reply to Rev. C. E. Buffers arti-
Gle in the CENSOR of January 4th last,
would say | am somewhat surprised.
In the first place, Messrs. Buffers and
0ftedahl go away up to Thief River
Fails, Minnesota, to get an order sold
there by salesman. Now we know
that prices on groceries in the north
west are from ten to twenty per cent.
higher than in Vernon county. So this
S very unjust to the house that sells
goods in this way. There is one article
they mention as being sold lin this bilD q,
viz: ten pounds of strawberry pre-
serves at S.. so, giving Viroqua price
for same goods as 81. say these goods
of this quality can't be bought at whole
sale for less than 81 so.
What | wish to say is this: | have
been travelling tor such q house as this
(Loverin- Brown Co. of Chicagol and
claim that farmers of Vernon county or
anyone else can buy goods of them at
right prices. If Mr.. Buffers or MIR
Oftedahl desire to expose these houses,
! can furnish them with orders taken
for the last three years in Vernon coun-
ty, signed by myself and also by we'll
known farmers of this vicinity, which
will show up the business in the right
way. The orders are at their service
st any time should they wish them pub
lshed My only desire is that this bus
ness be shown up in the right light so
it will be fair to the farmers and gro
GERS alike. | notice when the above
mentioned parties compared the prices
of the mentioned order with Virogaa
prices, they forgot TO specify the grade
of the goods. This makes a great diff
ference, there being many grades of
goods sold. Yours truly,
L. E. LAFLASH.