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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-01-19
Attractive Title.

The difficulty of using a foreign Ian
mage was amusingly illustrated when
a certain mission started work in Chi
ma. They were in some perplexity,
saws Rev. Lord Gascoyne-Cec1l IN
Changing China" as to the title they
should choose for their society. They
wanted to convey to the Chinese that
their denomination claimed especially
TO feed the souls of men. They ex-
planned all this to an educated CHINA
man. and quoted well known texts.
He Immediately wrote down two char
acters and assured them that they rep
resented what they had said about the
spiritual food that they provided ana
would also be very popular with the
Chinese, as indeed 1t proved. The
moment they opened the door of the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-01-19
PORTUGUESE and Goldfish.

1t is an interesting fact that the fish
ermen Of northern Portugal started
and developed the fishing industry on
the "banks" off the northern coast, OF
America, and, though they now send
fewer ships, their taste for salt cod
from Newfoundland is unabated-in
fact, it is a national Portuguese dain-
ty. 1t is found in every little grocery
shop, hard and brown as a board. A
number of Portuguese have made their
home on the islands to the south OF
the mainland Of Massachusetts, and
there the dark eyes Of the Iberian
maiden, raven locks and certain pic
turesque element in dress are not In
frequent. This connection with PQr-
tpgai dates back many years, the
ships of Marthas Vineyard bridging
the distance over sea and returning
with Portuguese crews.-Exchange.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-01-19
Adam and Eve.

81 hope this expulsion Of ours is not
going to injure our social position"
said Eve ruefully.
81 guess not" replied Adam. "They
can't stop us from being one of the
very first families, whatever they do"
~ don't find our names here In the
Social Register said Eve, looking
the volume over. -
"Look under 'Dilatory Domiciles,' my
love-" said Adam as he went out and
named the jackass after himself
Harper's Weekly.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-01-19

chapel they were besieged by nun
dreds of Chinese Of the poorer class,
who, after listening for short time.
went away discontentedly. The mis-
sionarles found out afterward that the
title given to them, literally translated
was "health giving free. restaurant
a most attractive title to the hungry
CninaSaI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
HUNGARIAN HELD
 ON GRAVE CHARGE
Posed as Realty Man in Nashville and Is Charged
 With Forgery

Nashville. December 29.-E. Kline, a Hungarian who represented himself as James Stewart of New York. was ar rested here today at the request of the police of Scranton. Pa, on a. charge of forgery.
 Kline came to Nashville last Satur- day and announced that he was James Stewart, a New York contractor of the firm of James Stewart & Co.,, and in tended to beautify suburban sections about this city and engage in an ex- tensive sale of villa sites. He inter ested several large real estate dealers. rented handsome suite of offices and was shown extensively about the city and introduced to many prominent men.
 Kline introduced himself at newspa- per offices and banks, declaring he would be an extensive advertiser and depositor. But at one of the banks he was recognized. Detectives were ad vised and immediately communicated with Scranton.
 Kline was closing a deal for a piece of property valued at s100,000. He de- nies that he is guilty of forgery and insists that he merely has overdue notes in Scranton which he will pay upon his arrival there. An officer is on his way from Pennsylvania to take Kline to Scranton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
FIRST AID CORPS
 HOLDS ELECTION

The First Aid to the Injured corps of the Woodward Iron company's mines at Dolomite held business meeting and an election of officers at it's head quarters last night with the following results:
 George Cunningham, president; Tom Warnick, vice president; W. M. Lacy, secretary and treasurer; Dr. P. E. Gwin and pr. J. L. Spiceland, medical directors. The corps is divided into two divisions. each of which holds a meeting every week for instruction and practice in first aid work.
 The corps has been organized about two months. and as many of the mem- bers have taken the special course of instructions in helmet work it puts them in d high state of efficiency Angus R. Brown of the government station and Dr. w. $. Rountree of Wy lam have given the new corps valuable aid in perfecting it's organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
FLAWS ATTORNEY
 CLEARED OF CHARGE

| New York December 29.-Clifford w. Hartridge, the attorney for Harry
 K. Thaw during his first trial for the
 murder of Stanford White, was cleared | by the appellate division of the su- preme court today of the charge brought by the bar association of New York that he tried to suppress testimony and
 obstruct the course of justice in pre- pairing Thaw's defense. The charges were ordered dismissed by vote of 3 to ?.
 The accusations were made in con- nection with case brought by Hart ridge against Thaw's mother to re- cover S100,00O for his services. A bill
 of particulars amounting to S39,00O for disbursements was ordered by the court to be placed before the grievance committee of the bar association. As a result a complaint was filed with the appellate division charging that Hartridge had expended the money in l preventing the appearance of material witnesses including women of question: able character, whose evidence might | have been detrimental to Thaw's de- fense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
CYRUS BROWN PAYS
 VISIT TO BIRMINGHAM
Not Determined Action in Regard to Race for Presidency of Rail-
 road Commission

Cyrus B. Brown secretary of state, who, it is generally believed will be d candidate for the presidency of the railroad commission against the pres ent incumbent, Charles Henderson, reached Birmingham yesterday at noon.
 T have not fully determined" stated Mr Brown, what action l shall take, though, as is known, l am seriously considering making the race"
 While in Birmingham, MT. Brown will look over the situation from this angle and before his return to Montgomery this afternoon it is thought that he will formally announce his candidacy.
 Another interesting rumor from Montgomery is to the effect that Tom Bradford, one of MT. Browns assistants in the office of secretary of state, will make the race for chairman of the fish and game commission against the present incumbent, John H. Wallace, Jr Hervey w. Laird, deputy insurance commissioner, is in the city also He will return to Montgomery this morn l ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
ID FORM SOUTHERN
 FAIR ASSOCIATION

Secretary Frank P Chaffee of the Alabama State Fair association has called a meeting to be held in Birming ham of the several secretaries of the fair association of the southern states for the purpose of forming an associa- tion of southern fairs The purpose of the organization is to secure co-opera- tion of the fair associations, to work for their mutual interests and to avoid, when possible, a conflict of dates. The proposed association will consist of the management of the fairs at Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Montgomery Mo- bile Macon, Augusta, Meridian, Jack sonyille. Shreveport and Hot Springs.
 The meeting will be held in Bir- mingham at an early date and perma- nent organization effected. Following this movement the several county and other fairs of the state of Alabama will be organized under a similar plan for the better promotion of ca air and the many other benefits arising from cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Would Diazify Office

Charlotte, N. C., December 29.-If Roose- welt should be returned to the presidency he would Diazify the office and Mexi- canize the republic. according to Col. Henry Watterson. the veteran southern editor, at banquet here tonight. MT. Watterson declared he did not share in the alarm that Colonel Roosevelt really is a candidate and expressed the belief that even should a stampede movement for him succeed in the coming national republican convention, he would not carry a single state in the union. Colonel Wat terson will deliver his peace lecture here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

closed carriage guarded by an escort ol lancers, caused a report that the father was removing his child, the EmperoSs from Picking. This report, however, has not been confirmed.
 The Mongolian question which suddenly and unexpectedly entered into the stua- tion has caused a grave crisis owing 10 the Russian advances claiming the &C., ceptance of what would mean the de- struction of Chinese suzerainty The Chi nese foreign board is reticent but admits having received a yelled ultimatum and says that Russian troops are expected to cross the frontier at two points.
 Paris, December 3O.-The Paris edition of the New York Herald prints this morn ing a dispatch from Shanghai saying that Sun Yat Sens election to the presi- dency was made on the understanding that if Yuan Sh Kai will accept the of flee Dr. Sun Yat will take the vice presi- dency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
With the Nature Takers

From the New York Sun.
 A Seward (Alaska) cable says that James J. Jeffries lost another goat there this week. Before going north Jeffries boasted that he wanted to see the bear that would not run. While camped at the mouth of Kelley river the former champion took his fishing rod to get a mess of trout for supper.
 Fishing was fine, but good looking holes just beyond him took him farther and farther from camp. Just as the basket was full Jeffries saw what he had wanted. F
 Bruin was fishing also, but having hard luck Jeff had been used to look ing along his rifle at little black bears in California, weighing 400 pounds, but here was a mans size brown bear that would drop the scales at 1900.
 Jeffries waived his arms and yelled. Brownie raised up his full height, and, curling back his upper lip, disclosed eight pounds of ivory as he growled.
 Jeffries is said to have run two miles to camp. Federal regulations forbid the shooting of brown bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
COMPLETE PLANS
 FOR PEACE DINNER

New York, December 29.-The strife that has characterized the preparations for the citizens peace banquet tomorrow night when President Taft will be the guest of honor subsided today Into out ward peace at least with announcement of final arrangements for the function. Besides President Taft the speakers will be Andrew Carnegie. Oscar Strauss, for mer Ambassador to Turkey former Unit ed States Senator Charles A. Towne and Henry Clews, the banker. The President will speak first. No reply has been re- eeived up to tonight to the official inyi- tation sent to former President Roose- welt but it was said in behalf of the ban quet that ..he might drop in and if he did he will be welcomed" {"
 Colonel Roosevelt has said he would not attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
DISABLED VESSEL
 REACHES NORFOLK
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Warrington Towed
 Into Port

Norfolk, Va. December 2a.-Looking as though she had been under ire, the torpedo boat destroyer Warrington, which was rammed by a schooner 20 miles below Cape Hatteras yesterday morning. reached the navy yard tonight
 in tow of the tugs Mohawk and Wah- meta. Twenty-Five feet of her stern was torn away and her crew was eN- hausted.
 Lieutenant Commander w. NJ Hunt, commanding the Warrington, told of the collision. He said:
 "The collision took place when most of the men were asleep and they were thrown out of their hammocks by the impact. I reached the deck in time to see the outlines of schooner pulling away from us. She appeared to have all her sails set.
 ..Six men were sleeping in the com partment aft and they were thrown out of their hammocks and into the water. In the next compartment there were 20 men asleep and they had to wade in the water over their shoes to evade the inrushing seas. Gunner's Mate J. M. Stanley and Chief Gunner's mate E. NJ. Bounder were injured.
 "The bulkheads held perfectly and we found that we would remain afioat for some time When the revenue cut ter Onondaga reached us the storm still was raging The transfer of the crew from the Warrington to the Onondaga was made in life boats and was ac- complished with some danger. We used oil in large quantities to calm the sea and this helped us great deal.
 Twelve members of the crew, Lieu tenant Matthewson, Ensign J. B. Staley and myself remained on board the War rington to work the pumps.
 Lieutenant Commander Hunt says Lieutenant Matthewson and Chief Gun ner's Mate J. c. Donnelly risked their lives to save several shipmates from being washed into the sea when DOT tion of the ship was torn away.
 A three masted schooner lies sunk off Hatteras, according to a report by wireless to the branch hydropaghic of fee at Norfolk by the Merchants and Miners liner Cretan. Nothing was said of the crew. The Cretan's message said the schooner lay about IA miles off Cape Hatteras and that only her top boats were showing. There is no clue to the identity of the vessel, but it is thought it may be the craft which ran afoul of the Warrington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
BURRELL TO FIGHT
 RETURN TO INDIANA

Oklahoma City. Okla, December 29.- Hugh Burrell, the Brownstown, Ind. banker, charged with a felony in con nection with the disappearance of $72.0O from the institution with which he wa. connected, will not return to Indiana without a struggle.
 Yesterday he agreed to go back fol trial and Governor Cruce honored a requi sition for his removal from the state Il seems, however. the governor added 2 provision that Burrell must be held unti Friday to give him opportunity to de termine what course he would pursue Today Burrell elected to fight and filet a petition for a writ of habeas corpus
 The hearing will probably be held to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
AT THE CHURCHES

Dr. George W. Macon, dean of the faculty of Howard college, will de- liver a special address to men at the Princess theatre, under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. Sunday afternoon. Habit Victor or Victim?' will be the subject of his address, pr. Macon has an extensive reputation as platform speaker and his address on this subject should in- terest a large number of thoughtful men.
 The preliminary song service begins at 3:SO o'clock. The association orches- tra will render several selections. All men are cordially invited.
 Cumberland sbyterian-At II o'clock tomorrow, at the Birmingham seminary chapel, Fifth avenue between seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, the pastor, J. D. Lewis, will talk on the subject, "Our Possibilities as Indi- viduals and as Church Throughout the Year Just Dawning, 1912. Also What Shall Our Record Be When the Books of the Incoming Year Shall Have Been Closed?" Sunday school at 9:SO a. m.
 First Presbyterian, Fourth avenue and Twenty first street-Dr. John S. Foster; Sunday school at 9:S0 a. m., preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m., by the pastor. Morning subject "Mu- tual Helpfu1ness" Service of song and praise Wednesday at 1880 p. m. Seats free. All welcome.
 First Christian Church-Sunday serv- ices: The regular services will be held at the First Christian church tomorrow both morning and evening. Bible school at 9:3O a. m., preaching at II a. m. and 7:45 D. m, Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m. The pastor, Dr. A. R. Moore, will preach. The morning subject will be, Things New and Old" Theme for the evening discourse, "The Second Coming of Christ"
 Norwood Methodist church. corner Thirteenth avenue, north. and Thirty first street-There will be a special musical programme at the evening service. The pastor, R. F. Tyler, will preach at II a. m. on the subject, An Untried Way" Sunday school at 9:3O a. m.. Epworth league at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Glee Club at Eufaula

Eufaula, December 29.-(Special. )-The University Glee club, which held the boards here last night, was given a royal reception and enjoyed liberal patronage
 The palatial home of MT. and Mrs. F. M Gay was thrown open to receive them upon their arrival, where a special pro- gramme of music, consisting of solos ot vocal and Instrumental numbers by the best talent of the city was rendered and a delightful repast was partaken. Follow ing their performance a brilliant german was rendered in their honor at the ar mory of the Eufaula Rifles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Hearing Tuesday

Lyons, Ga, December 29.-For the al- legged murder of Miss Maggie Newsome on Christmas night near her home at English Eddy, this county. five white men will be given a preliminary hear ing here Tuesday. They were denied bail today. Tn accused men are John Pools, Buster Eascon, Elijah Poole, Lonnie Salter and Frank Mason. It is alleged that the shot that killed the girl was fired from surrey in which the men were riding while the girl was in the roadway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
 DESIRE BOYCE BACK IN TEXAS

Austin, Tex, December 29.-Gov. o. B. Colquitt today wired Secretary of State Knox that eXtradition papers are being prepared seeking the return of S. G. Boyce, Jr., formerly of Fort Worth, Tex, who is being held by the authorities at Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the charge of abduction. The governor asked MT. Knox to inform the Can adian government that Texas desires MT. Boyce held until an officer from Texas arrives.
 No process for the return of Mrs. Lea Snead, wife of J. E. Snead, an Anna rillo banker, has been secured. Mrs. Snead is also being detained in Win nipeg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
PROMOTIONS ON
 THE FRISCO LINES

Houston, Tex, December 29.-An7 nouncement is made that after Janu- ary 1 traffic departments of Texas and Louisiana lines of the Frisco system will be under the direction of gen. eral traffic headquarters at Houston. Sam s. Butler, formerly eastern agent of the system, has been appointed to the newly created office as assistan; to the vice president in charge of traffic.
 w. c. Connor, Jr., retiring traffic manager for the New Orleans, Texas and Mexico line, will succeed MT. But Ter as eastern agent with headquarters in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
RUSSIAN FORCES NOW IN POSSESSION
 OF TABRIZ, PERSIA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

-~>~>~-~~~O~-~~~|~~~~~~~O~S~ effect that the council of the empire has prohibited the Salvation Army from car rying on relief work in Russia, 1t was said at the army headquarters here to- day that this opposition was nothing new, nor was it unexpected The Russian gov ernment has always been antagonistic to the work The army, however, has car ried on it's work In St. Petersburg by means of parlor meetings in the home of sympathizers Of late there has been more freedom. While the meetings have not been prohibited official sanction for gen era work has been denied.
 Washington, December 29.-Russia is making preparations for the safe passage of W. Morgan Shuster, Jr., dismissed treasurer general of Persia, out of that country. according to dispatches received at the state department today from Am bassador Guild at St. Petersburg. Minis ter Russell at Teheran informs the de- partment that no date has been fixed for the departure of MT. Sinister from Te- heran, but it is believed he will start within week or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Demonstrate Soil Blasting

The demonstrations inaugurated by the Jefferson Powder company of blasting soil in order to show what may be done to improve the farm yield by that process will be continued today between East Thomas and Pratt City. Explosions will be set off every hour after 10 o'clock by experts employed by the company. The demonstrations are of great interest to farm owners, many of whom have at tended the past demonstrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Sun Holds Conference

Shanghai, December 29.-Dr. Sun Yat Sen, after having received definite re- port of his election to the presidency of the republic of China by the delegates of the IS provinces in convention at Nan king spent the afternoon here in close conference with his advisers. There is reason to believe that the personnel of a cabinet will be announced almost inn mediately and that it will be representa- tive of all sections holding the confidence of the people. Among those selected is Chen Chin Tao, who has accepted tho portfolio of minister of finance. He came here with Tang Shao Vi, the represent ative of Yuan Shi Kai, and previously had
 refused to accept the position of vice president of the board of finance in Yuan
 Shi Kai's cabinet.
 He is now active in the negotiations of a currency loan.
 It is an open secret that Sun Vat Sen offered the foreign ministry to Tang Shao
 Vi who declined to enter the first cabi-
 net It is believed, however, that his
 name will be found on the next page f
 the history of the reorganization of Chiaa.
 The president will select General fli Yuen Heng as minister of war. After the selection of the cabinet i4e presidents proclamation will be is saed This will outline the policy of ner' everywhere and guarantee the safet, and for restoring order throughout the uu- try encourage the reopening of evedywhere and guarantee the safe protection of foreigners. Within or two President Sun will move t tfa king where all official business W a transacted
 | The Associated Press is assured .iiaf is | is not the intention of the reform itfs tto urge concentration of pow | Sun appears absolutely in cont.o ef | all elements from the radical students to the conservatives. He also is a central 1 figure in the secret societies in China which have membership of 3O,00O000. The | North China News, the leading newspaper | of China and supporter of the impe- rialists. acknowledges that pr. Sun is the present hope of China. The newspaper accepts the republic and comedies the ab- dication of the court as the close of the | chapter of Chinese history of a new era with 1912.
 1 The Associated Press has reason to be- lieve that within a short time the per sonnel of the prime movers TOT reform ir | China will be completely changed under | President Sun.
 London, December 30.--The Daily Teie- 1 graph Picking correspondent says the re. | port that Tang Shao Vi representative | of Yuan Shi Kai at the peace conference l at Shanghai had resigned, proved incoi. rect but that Tang is now openly re- | publican.
 ] Continuing the report says
 ',rhe departure from the Forbidden City at noon today CFriday) of the ex-regent
 Prince Chun. who was followed by 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Negro Meyers Arrested

I4orenda Meyers, a negro, charged with the killing of another negro at Johnson's S store, Nineteenth street, Ensley. was arr rested yesterday afternoon by Officer Dew of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. He was turned over by the officer to the Ensley police and placed in jail, where he is being held for a warrant charging him with mur- der. The alleged offense was committed Christmas day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
RrickeIl Elected Secretary

Montgomery, December 29.-(Spe- cial )-H. II. Brickell, newspaper man of Montgomery, has been elected sec retary of the Alabama Automobile as- sociation, and will assist Dr. Gaston J. Greil, president of the association, in reorganizing the organization. The association was formed a year ago for the purpose of promoting automobile activity in the state and as protec- tion to autoists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Dickens Visits Riley

Indianapolis, December 29.-Alfred T. Dickens, son of the English novelist visited James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoos' fer poet, today, and chatted for an houi in Riley's studio. When MT. Dickens was introduced by Meredith Nicolson, the poet said: q want to say that you. father was the best friend ever had.
 MT. Dickens today addressed the con- vention of state teachers which was his iafseTt audience since coming to America