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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
CHAPTER Continued.

CHAPTER I-ContInued.
There was a sound Of scrambling.
More SCOT floated in the air. Then
,round the corner of the high-boy ap-
noared Mr. Pepper, crawling on his
hands and knees. His hair was
.,reak ed with black; his shirt front
and collar and shirt sleeves were spot
tod and smeared with black; and from
his blackened cheeks his red whiskers
famed like the last glowing embers in
4 fre.scaTed ruin.
q was just tryin' to help Keziah
take down her stovepipe," he ex-
NAMED. you see, she didn't have no
man to
Eyes, I see. Well, judge you got It
down. Now you go cut to the sink
and wash your face. Heavens and
earth! Look at them clothes!"
81 do hope you didn't hurt yourself,
Abishai," said the sympathetic Keziah.
Then. as remembrance of what had
led to the upset came to her, she add
ed: Though l will say twas your
own fault and nobody else's."
Lavinia whirled on her.
Dear me! Amt we innocent!
We've got plenty of money, we have,
Widowers with property amt no at
traction to us. Everybody knows that
oh, yes! And they never talk OF
such thing-oh, no! Folks don't say
that-that- WE'LL" with a snarl in
the direction of the kitchen, ARE you
snywheres nigh clean yet? Get your
coat and hat on and come home with
NE"
She jerked her brother into the blue
coat. jammed the tall hat down upon
bis head, and, Selling him by the arm,
stalked to the door.
Good day, marm," she said. II do
hope the next widower you get 10 take
down your stovepipe-yes, indeed!
ha! hal hope you'll have better luck
with him. Though l don't know who
twould be; there amt no more idiots
in town that l know of. Good day, and
thank you kindly for your attentions
to our family"
Keziah turned from the door she
had closed behind her visitor.
Well" she calculated. WELL"
Steps, measured, dignified steps,
sounded on the walk. From without
came a "Hum-ha!" a portentous COM
bination of cough and grunt. Grace
lodged back from the window and
hastily began DOMINIC her hat and
jacket,
Its Cap'n Elkanah," she whispered.
Il must go. This seems to be your
busy morning, Aunt Keziah. P'-here
she choked again-"really, l didn't
know you were so popular"
Keziah opened the door Captain
Elkanah Daniels, prosperous, Rompous
and unbending, crossed the threshold.
Richest man in the village, retired
shipowner, pillar of the Regular church
and leading member Of its parish COM
mittee, Captain Elkanah looked the
part. He removed his hat, cleared his
throat behind his black stock, and
poke with impressive elaboration.
"Keziah," he said, ''Keziah, l came
% see you on a somewhat important
natter. I have a proposal wish to
make you"
He must have been surprised at the
effect Of his words Keziah's face was
a picture, a crimson picture of para
lyzed amazement. AS for Miss Van
Horne, that young lady gave vent to
what her friend described afterwards
as "squeal," and bolted out Of the
door and into the grateful seclusion Of
the fog.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Fur CoIlaretteS,

The new fur collarettes, consisting
of straight strips of fur. such as err
mine, sable, skunk or a squirrel-imi-
tating chinchilla, with stiff bow of
black MORE ribbon and a plated
tongue of old lace, are excellent com
promises between the tulle ruffle or
feather boa of warmer days, and the
heavy fur stole so full of comfort in
the winter.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
SYNOPSIS.

arc Keziah Coffin, supposed widow. is
.Msn ,5 to move from Trumet to Bos-
W y f6II0wing the death of her brother.
on ,vhom she had kept house. Ryan
y, p.rner widower. offers marriage, and Is
',5frnantly refused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
WINERY WEATHER ALL OVER NATION

Washington. December s1-Wintry weather will be general during the greater part of the coming week. according to bulletin issued tonight by the weather bureau. Stormy weather is also predict ed over the north Atlantic steamship routes. the British Isles and northwestern Europe.
 A marked change to colder weather will overspread the region east of the 4s hours,'' continues the bulletin. With the line of freezing temperatures extend Ing southward to the gulf and south lAt- lantic coasts and to northern Florida unseasonably cold weather will continue the next several days in the middle west, the southwest and the Rocky Mountain region.
 "A storm that is now over the upper lake region will move down the St. Law renee valley during Monday. attended by snow in the region of the great lakes. the upper Ohio valley. the interior of New York and New England: 1t will be followed by clearing weather elsewhere east of the Mississippi river during Mon day: The next disturbance of import ance to cross the United States will ap- pear in the far west Monday or Tues day, cross the middle west Wednesday or Thursday and the eastern states about Friday. This disturbance will be pre- ceded by reaction to normal tempera- lture. be attended by general snows in northern and rains in southern districts and will be followed by decidedly colder weather''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
GERMANY WINS
 POTASH FIGHT

Atlanta, December 31-A final settle ment Of the potash controversy be- tween American interests aiii tine Ger man government has just been reached, according to telegrams received at the southern headquarters of the Interna- tional Agricultural corporation today. Ac- cording to the terms of the compromise agreement. Germany wins its main con tcntions and the American trade again will be handled through the German syndicate which is controlled by the government.
 It Is stated that the settlement provides for the assignment to the German syn dicate" of American contracts with the in- dependent mines; for new contracts with the syndicate covering full American pot- ash requirements, on price basis prac- tically the same ss that prevailing be- fore the low price contracts were ob- tained from the independent mines and for the re-entry of the independent mines into the syndicate.
 It is asserted that the International cor poration. as the owner of the independent goilstedt mine. agreed to the present set- clement after exhausting all means to protect it's low price contracts with Americans M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
WOMEN ATTACK
 PASTOR; SIX ARRESTS

Tampa. Fla. December 3t--As re-. suit of a near riot between factions of the First Congregational church here at the conclusion of this mornings service the police arrested six persons and the pastor the Rev. R. F. T.. Kirk land. spent the afternoon in bed Tn a written statement he declared that he had been kicked by some of tho women members of his flock
 The cailse of the affair, Il was stated. was an attack by MT. Kirkland in a, sermon, on former pastor. in con- nction witt, alleged misappropriation of church funds. MT Kirkland spoke on thar Meet, If Christ Lived Today.
 fIie Re q Socialists' He took
 text. the sentence. My fathcrs F fT Sjs house of prayer. but ye nA- Tde 1t q den of thieves"
 ~ We sermon several male mem bers Fschnrch engaged in beat cd cor,s .hrsx, in which several woiu- en later joined. Attempting to unefi the disturbance. it is suid. fhe pastor received injuries which sent bini to bed Strained relations have exfstcds;>e-. tween the pastor and members or the church for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
ID SETTLE DISPUTE BETWEEN BODIES Supreme Court to Act in the Commerce Court
 Tangle
December

Washington, December 3i.--To straighten out some of the kinks in rstss s3sfsta, sos7 ssIf fsis ncw esissss ssa court and the Interstate commerce com- mission will be one of the first tasks to confront the supreme court of the United States when 1t convenes Mon day. January 8.
 The conflict has been growing daily more acute. The decision of the court is expected to have a far reaching effect upon governmental rate making. It may foreshadow the opinion of tue court in the famous s'intermountain rate case" in which the commerce court and the interstate commerce commission are at odds. The latter case does not come before the court for considera tion until February l9.
 One of the ticlSlish problems for the court to decide is whether the com- merce court has the power to review decisions of the commission in whicn the complaining shipper is denied re lief The position hns been taken that the court can review the holding of the commission only when the com :. mission issues affirmative orders of relief to a shipper. In other words, that the court IS open only 10 lIlc ue-l feated railroad, but not to the defeated shippers.
 This question arose over the com plaint of the Proctor & Gamble O.. of IvorydaIe. Ohio, relative to the rai- roads charging demurrage under the uniform demurrage code on private cars Both the commission and tho court held that there was no merit In the complaint. but objection WAS made that the court had no jurisdiction to review the action of the commission. The commerce court held 1t did have authority.
 Another cause of contention to be. reviewed by the supreme court waa the assertion by the eeHaineree court of power to hold mp the commissions S orders while 1t reviews the s,merit of the orders. This particular point will be argued when the supreme court re- views the action of the'commerce court in enjoining temporarily tlie enforce ment of the commissions order based on alleged discrimination by the rail roads in favor of Arbuclkle Brothers, sugar refiners. The commission found the railroads were discriminating be- tween shippers in allowing Arbuckle Brothers compensation for frightening; its sugar across New York harbor, but not allowing a like compensation to the Federal Sugar Refining company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
ENGLAND SENDS
 TROOPS TO PERSIA
The British Ccnaul Is Attacked and Sli6htly Wounacd By
 Tribesmaei,

Busbire, Persia, December si.~The Brit is,, government las lost no time in send ing troops to Persia. It was tlaes cx- .nressed intention of tho government to Increase tue number of Indian troops. ein- ployed in southern Persia to protect the British consulates and the trade routes. Quick action, however. was considered necessary by tise fs sssrIt fttack near Ka- seroon by Kassgai fibes1hen on tue Brit ish consul. W. A. smart, while being escorted to l,is post at shiras by de- tachment of Indian sowars. The British protected cruiser Fox atrived here lazf evening and is,Iied lss men of the In- dian carnatic infantry. against possible contingencies.
 Further details have been received of flie attack on Consul smart. The con sssl $ escort was engaged twice. On the .nrst occasion they drove of the natives. who were cleared from the hills with the Ioss If only 6ne: Killed and wounded on the British side. On the second ocraeion the sowars had to fight rear guard action. for eight miles They saved the convoy. inrluding large amount of spe- cie.s In this encounter the British lost flye man (killed and 10 wounded Consul e{1sut ifmscif Sas injured, but onIs 0HGh<ife1 lk' g -A, ! 4 4 z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
MR. UNDERWOOD IS
 ABLE ID SIT UP He Hopes to Be Able to Be Back at Work By s'l Wednesday

Washington. December s1.-tspe- cIal. )--osear ". Underwood Is rapidly recovering from tie severe illness that has confined him to his room for the past three days. He suffered from an Intestinal attack. For a while it was feared he would have 10 undergo an operation for Appendicitis He sat ID aseseral hours this evening and expressed the hope that he can get back to work by Wednesday.
 Mir. Underwood is down on the pro graInme for the second speech at the Jackson dinner next Monday and hs hopes to be able to attend though his physician advises against his attcnd- ing any elaborate diuner for some time He has has iio t yet. ts diecided what subject he will discuss if he Is able to be present.
 { w. J. Bryan is down for the closing speech on the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
LaFolIette Swings Around

Detroit, Mich, December a.-Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin reached Detroit tonight from Cincinnati where last night he concluded a speaking tour of Ohio. He appeared only slightly fatigued after his trip. Aside from hus- kiness in his voice his vocal chords seem ed to have recovered from the strain of the last week. The senator went as once to his hotel. receiving no visitors tonight. Tomorrow he begins q three days trip through Michigan during which time he is scheduled to speak at half a dozen or more Of the principal cities of the lower peninsula. The new years day pgoGramme calls for addresses at FIlnss Fay City and Saginaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
FINAL REPORT 0F
 LIABILITY BOARD Expected That It Will Be Ready By the Last of
 January

Washing ton, December 31.--Some time during January, but probably not us saii tfte rlas1z sh ssss " sSs ,ifos1titfs commission will present Its final re- port to the two houses of Congress and 1t will embody Il complete bill providing ae graduated scale for the compensation through government in- strunentality for injuries to employees of railroads engaged in interstate com merce whether due to negligence or not. The bill was drawn by Senator Suther- land, chairman of the commission, and he will introduce il in the Senate. Rep- resentatiye Brantley of Georgia, mem Der of the commission. will present both the bill and the report in the House.
 The preparation of the bill Is the result of practically constant labor by the commission since it's organization almost year ago. Public work was begun during the recent extra ses- sion of Congress by hearing those cons petent to speak on the constitutional scope of the Smeasure and since then there has been two different series of hearings, the purpose of which was to obtain the experssion of expert and persons. The result Is a measure which appears to meet the approval Of all concerned.
 During tho last of the series of meetings which closed with the end of the past week the representatives; of tho labor organizations involved expressed strong indorse- ment of the measure. while tlies at torneys of the railroads Indicated at least satisfaction with the terms of the proposed law !, proposed law will entail an expense of about s4o0.0oO on the government |. but says that much of this amount Will be compensated for the curtailment of expenses in the court under the present system of collecting damages under the common law. The aggregate cost to the railroads of the compensation pro posed is placed at about s15,00O, ,00o. This Is only s3.000.O00 in excess Of tine present outlay, but owing to the fact that a large percentage of payments as now made is expended in connection with the litigation incident to coslec- ton, 1t is believed that while no indi- vidual recovery will be as great as some now received the common law the employees as a whole will be more generally and much more cer- tainly benefited.
 The report to accompany the bill Is now in course of preparation and the presentation to Congress w,ll be mad 2 as soon as the reporttis Is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
GOLD PRODUCTION
 SHOWS DECREASE Gold Output Drops 45,OOO
 Ounces SILVER ALSO FALLS
Minus Coined s56, ,176,S22 Gold During Year, $6,457,301 Silver, Nickel and Copper $3,156,726.
 Total, $65, ,790,s50

Washington, December 31-The gold pro- duction of the United States during the year 1911 was 96,23s,52s ounces, and the silver production 57,796,117 ounces, accord ing to a preliminary estimate issued to- day by George F. Roberts, director ol the mint. This is reduction in gold oi about 45,oo0 and silver of about 66o,Oot ounces as compared with the returns of 1slo
 Among the states and territories the principal gold production was:
 California with 20.310,9S7. Colorado witp 19153.S6o Nevada with 1s,96s.57s. Alask- with 16002,976, South Dakota with I,430.- 367, Utah with 4,709747, Montana with B. 169. $40, Arizona with 2,954,790 and Idaho with 1,619.26l.
 In the order named, Utah. Montana, Nevada, Colorado and Idaho led as sil- yer producers. At the average price TOT the year the total silver product was worth $3o,S54,50o
 The amount of gold and silver used in the industrial arts was approximately S4'- COG, ,0O0 gold and 24,000.000 ounces of silver
 The coinage of the hints was:
 Gold. $56.176.S22; silver. s6, 457, S01; nickel and copper, a, ,156, ,726. Total. $65, ,790, $50
 The net gain in the country's stock o1 gold coin. including bullion in the treas ury, during the year was close to slOo,- 000,o00.
 The directors report gives the final fig ures for the production of gold in the world in 1910 at $454, 703900.
 The director also makes preliminary estimate upon the worlds production in 1911 of $46s, 700.000. or a gain of about S'",' 000.000. The treasury increased its out put by about s14,000,0o, and other African fields gained s2,eoo0oo
 On the other hand. Australia showed g continuance of the decline which has been persistent since 1903, the loss In 1910 be- ing about s4,000,000.
 The production of North America was about the same as in 1910. These three great geographic divisions produced nearly s400, ,000. .000, and the gains ard losses in other producing countries probably fallen from $s9,2l0,1o0 in 1908 to s62.ooo,- 000.
 Although the gold production contin- ues to increase, the product was at a diminishing rate, and the director ex- presses the opinion that there Is noth- ing in the present outlook to indicate a repetition of the phenomenal gains that were made between 1890 and 1900 and between 1901 and 1908. They were the re- sul; of the discovery of the cynaide pro- cess and of the development Of the won- derful Transvaal field. The only country in the world that is showing notable gains at this time is Africa, and the s sTrass,ast aeli is ssaarirsy Ute sifpt'.s,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
THE EUREKA P. ANT DESTROYED BY FIRE Early Morning Blaze Does
 Heavy Damage-F Fire
 Fighting Difficult

Fire, supposedly of incendiary origin, completely destroyed the plant Of the Eureka Stove Works this morning shortly after o'clock. The damage is estimated at $25.000.
 The fire originated in the north end of the works and was not discovered until it had a good headwsy Boo Howard. negro watchman at the plant, discovered the fire shortly after l o'clock and an alarm was immediately turned In to the Avondale station of the fire department. The station is located on Avenue between Forty-hrst and Forty-second streets. and by the time they had made the run to Fifth ave- nue and Thirty-ffth street 1t was too date 10 more than hold the flames in check.
 The stove works plantiis Immediately adjoined by the yards of the Barnett Lumber company and the hremen were kept busy preventing the spread of the flames to that yard The fire was con fined to the stove works with the ex- ception of one small negro house. which was burned to the ground .e Last night Howard. the night watch man at the works, was accosted by four white men. who asked that they be allowed to sleep in the works. He refused to admit them, and sent them to the lumber yard. Later two of the men returned and began to argue the matter when he started on his o'clock round. On this round he discovered the fro in the north end of the factory, which consists of four buildings.
 Captain Middleton. who was in charge of the crew. Is of the opinion thnt the fire was kindled by the white men in revenge for th, lodging refused them. The police have been notified and will investigate the matter.
 The plant of the Eureka stove Works is located on Fifth avenue between Thirty fourth and Thirty-hfth streets, north John M ONeill Is president of the company. and ]. w. McI.ain. man a8er. Neither could be reached this morning.
 IL Is understood that the loss IS covered ty insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Russia Friendly

St. Petersburg, December sl.-rha Conn mercial and Industrial Gazette. the organ of the minister of finance. prints an arr tice today on Russian American tra1e relations The article points out that cot- ton culture in Turkestan has reached inc limit of production on the present urea and that further development is mpos- sible without the irrigation of the new area which would consume many years. The Turkestan production must be d9NT bled. 1t is stated, to meet Russia's pres(nt wants Tho article concludes: PA t61tlf war schedule on imported cotton under the circumstances would place our whole industry In a very embarrassing cotton culture.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
CIRCUIT COURTS GO
 OUT OF EXISTENCE

Washington, December si.- Throughout the United states today marked the pass ing out of existence of the various fed eral circuit courts. tribunals as old as the nation and more prominent in the early days of the republic than tho SUI preme court itself, The new Judiciary code. which goes into effect tomorrow, provided for the aboIishment of the cir cult courts. Tn the main the business of the circuit courts will be transferred to tine federal district courts and the judges of the circuit court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

In the first column on the left is Pope Plus X, who created IS new cardinals in the Roman Catholic church. In the middle column, from top to bottom, are Chief Justice White of the United States supreme court, who read the antitrust decis- ions that dissolved the Standard Oil and tobacco trusts; Francisco l. Ma dero, president of Mexico and suc- cessful leader of the revolution, and <;<al's P.. ledsefs. 's f Flight >Ss2. n the Atlantic to the Pseific broke the worlds record for acroplanes. In the column on the right, from top to bot tom, are Detective William J. Burns, who uncovered the famous dynamite outrages and secured evidence that led to the arrest and confession of the McNamara brothers, and Robert L. Borden, Canada's new premier, whose political campaign killed reel procity and overthrow the liberal ad- ministration in the great British de- pendency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Schooner Aground

Norfolk. Va. December 3l The three masted schooner Mary. Captain Griffith, bound from Jacksonville. Fla. to Balti- more win a cargo of phosphate rock. anchored off Big kenniket Life Saving station on tho North Carolina coast to- day water logged and in a sinking condi- ton. Life savers from the coast rescued Captain Griffith and five men composing tho crew of the schooner. Wreckers worked unsuccessfuiy today In an effort to float the Britiin steamer Thirstlcroy. lima
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
gaining strength.
 Gold production shows decrease.

1--underwood gaining strength.
 Gold production shows decrease.
 Street relieved at years end.
 GrandfieId makes recommendations. 2--Hundley thinks Roosevelt will be nom-
 mated.
 Annual report of Pisgah home. 4 Farewell sermon of the Rev. De ovies. 3-CulIman wants more good roads. Old year was very good to Meridian. ,4-Editorial comment. s@1 < 5-Ramsay comments on convict con-
 tract. ' .t z Birmingham faces new year of vital
 importance. i Elaborate stories about Birmingham. What commission plans for new ear. The convict question. 6-Politics active in Mississippi. Educational work advanced in 1911. DO not ask ''545' where fire is.'' Bodeker's monthly report. S--Blythes opinion of Mfr. uudcrwpod- 7 Some champions. ]. Bat Nelson defeats Redmond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
More Deaths From Poisoning

Berlin, December 3i-There were sew ing house, but no further deaths. which total 75 wholesale liquor dealer who sells to saloons in the vicinity Of 1he lodging house was arrested today. charged with selling whisky contaiatnk two-thirds wood alcohol of which the victims are believed to have partaisen. Several earboys of wood alcohol. 1t is al legged. have been found in his cellar. The actual cause of death. however. has not yet been discovered.