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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

~ IRECTBY after the Hon. Thomas s l.. James assumed the position of 0 Postmaster General of the United States in the cabinet of President Gar field, he discovered a great amount Of ex- travagance and probably fraud, in the conduct of the mail service known as the Star Route. These routes were author ized by Congress to further extend the mail facilities and promote the more rapid carriage of the mails. They proved to be very popular in the west and south vest and the growing demand for mail facilities in these sections would even in legitimate way, if not closely watched, lead to unusual cost and extravaganza; but it was alleged that a ring was formed, headed by one of the assistant Postmas- ter generals under General Key. in which routes were established with the sole view of defrauding the government, and that large sums were paid for little or no ser vice.
 The name Star" route arose from the use of a star on the map to indicate these routes The scandal was at it's height when President Garfield was assassinated. dl liihc ooeiiioStci oSi'~A~'A SS@ and Attorney General MacVeagh, as well as others, were rapidly preparing for the prosecution of all charged with the fraud.
 Upon the accession of President Arthur he openly insisted upon the fullest prose- cution, and declined to receive the resig- nation of MT. MacVeagh because of stated fear that the prosecution would suffer by his withdrawal But MacVeagh withdrew and the President appointed Att torney General Brewster in his place, who pushed the prosecution with all the power of his office.
 On March 24, 1882, the grand jury sit ting in Washington presented indictments for conspiracy in connection with the Star route mail service against Thomas J. Brady, Henry M Vaile, John W. Dor sey, John R. Miner, John M. Peck, M. c. Berdel J. l.. Sanderson and William H. Turner, as well several others for perjury.
 The indictment set out that the parties above named did unlawfully and malic- iously combine and conspire to fraudu- lenty write, sign and cause to be written and signed, a large number of fraudu- lent letters and other communications to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
STAR ROUTE TRIALS

the Postmaster General for additional ser- vice and increase of expenditure on the routes. which were purported to be signed by the people and inhabitants in the neighborhoods of the routes. Further, that these parties swore falsely in describ- ing the number of men and animals re- quired to perform the mail service over the routes and states as greater than was necessary.
 These false oaths were placed on file Ill the second assistant postmaster gem erals office, and by means of William H. Turner falsely making and indorsing these papers, with brief and untrue state- ments as to their contents, and by Fur her preparing fraudulent written orders for allowance to be made to these con- tractors for the benefit of all the parties named in this bill, the service was in creased over those routes and that Brady knew that it was not lawfully needed and required.
 It was charged at the trial that for sev- eral years the combination had stolen from the government about $500.00O year. The sphere of operation covered 135 mail routes. On April 20, 1881, Assistant Post master General Brady resigned his office. At the first trial, in March, 1882, the jury disagreed, and there were no convictions at the second trial. This seeond ttal continued for seven months, beginning in December, 1882, and ending J lne 15, 1883. with the acquittal of Dorsey. Vajle ant Miner.
 This famous trial was held in the old district court. Judge Wylie had charge of the case. The members of the jury that failed to convict the Star route ring on it's first trial were accused by the prose- cution of having been bribed by the de- fense. and the defendants in return averred that the government had offered bribes for their conviction.
 At the second trial the jury was out two full days before they acquitted those against whom a conspiracy had been charged. The verdict was genuine sur prise, and there was charges on all sides of irregularities, but nothing further came out of it.
 It was the longest trial on record. and the expenses for the government alone were S500,O00. Other indictments were held against Brady, but he was never again placed on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
LONG.DISTANCE WALKER

From the Tuscaloosa News.
 On a 6o0o-mile hike, going from New York to New Orleans by a roundabout way, Frank Balkan reached Tuscaloosa from Birmingham this morning.
 He left New York on July of last year and has completed 5694 miles of his jour- ney. He will reach New Orleans prob ably in the next week. He is paying his expenses by selling post cards.
 Balkan is a boy apparently in his teens. Though of small stature, he Is finished athlete He says he has several times walked across the continent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
THE HOTEL RIDDEN.

TIE HOTEL RIDDEN. When I arrived in Birmingham. l sought a hotel where l could have ventilation
 And plenty of fresh air. To me they guaranteed them both, And with the crowd 1 strode on Until we stopped before a place They called the Hotel Roden. When l gazed up, girders and posts Were all 1 found in sight, But as it had what l had sought, l hung up for the night. l didn't put the windows down, l couldn't find the sash; l wiped my face upon cloud Which felt to me like crash When l went to expectorate,
 l looked for a spittoon; The bellboy smiled and said to me, For that we use the moon." The furniture was very scarce For the hotel was new: I hung my clothes upon a breeze And bathed my feet in dew For bell buttons they used the stars, And gave me this as dope The elevator didn't run,
 So l went down the rope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
A CANAL BEGUN BY NERO

From the London Chronicle.
 The idea of a channel tunnel has now been in the air for more than century, but even so, it comes nowhere near rec ord for long considered schemes The ship canal across the isthmus of Corinth, which was completed in 1893, was the finish of a scheme dating back to coo B. C.. when Perlander employed Egyptian engineers to survey the isthmus
 Nero actually began work along the site of the present canal. but at his death this was abandoned, and men continued to weigh up the idea for another IS cen turiee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TOO MUCH FOR HIM
From Harper's Monthly.

A Methodist bishop in the northwest tells of a conversation he once had with a wyoming man touching certain cts.
 Bishop" said this native westerner, q do not refuse to believe the story of the ark. I can accept the ark's great size its odd shape, and the vast mum Der of animals it contained; but when I am asked to believe that the chill dren of Israel carried this unwieldly thing for 40 years in the wilderness l must confess that my faith breaks down."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
DIDN'T HAVE TO

From Lippincotts Magazine.
 It had been a "habit" with Algy, who was now a senior, to approach the batter for extra money
 My father never gave me half as much as I allow you" said the much imposed upon parent angrily on morn ing when his sons demands had been particularly excessive.
 Were you satisfed?
 Certainly l was.'
 Then why should he?"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TROUBADOUR AND JESTER

Next morning we foE breakfast had Wind pudding served with rust, They called it oxydized boui1ion, A name 1 think was just. I didn't like the Roden much, Though I got ventilation; I also got the neuralgia Which hurts like all tarnation. I didn't like my little room, Twas shaped just like a prism; In fact, the room that they gave me Was only rheumatism. And when I think of that hotel And all this tarnel pain, I'm sure when next in Birmingham I won't go there again.
 SUBMERGED. Dorothy Arnold's not been found, And it is quite a pity Where could Dorothy so long hide Except in our Pratt City?
 SPRING The sunshine now salutes the hills; To Spring our hats We doff We're glad to learn old Mother Earth At last has pulled them off.
 c. F. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
A STREET
Bv James Stephens.

By James Stephens. Two narrow files of houses scowl,
 Blackened with grime. on either side Of the road, and through them prowl Strange men and women, shifty eyed And sinking. and a drink shop throws It's flare of yellow light adown The cracked pavement. The gutter flows A turbid, evil stream. A clown. Drink sodden, lurches by and sinBs
 Obscenely.-A woman trails behind With old bad eyes; her clothing clings Rain soaked about her. No daring
 wind
 Light hearted. from a garden blows
 It's sweetness here from any rose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

state officially just how many visited Redwood field yesterday, but it was the largest baseball gathering ever assembled in Birmingham and enough to make Atlanta send hurry call for Hoke Smith to stir up a bit of en- thusiasm before their opening game to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin, and a touch of civic pride Redwood Field for the opening of the baseball season yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

It rained in Atlanta yesterday, but wet weather will hardly dampen the ardor of the Cracker fans over the at tendance trophy contest as will cold wood Field yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

More than $50 empty beer bottles were removed from rooms in a Grand Forks, quarters for a jury sitting in a murder trial. And yet the average mans idea of jury duty Is something that is ardu- ouSi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

The Eiffel tower paid $50 GOO in dividends to it's stockholders in 191S which is not a bad showing for a structure of the freak" type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

Mme. Cave says she will never have her picture taken again. Of course, there was a time when Calve was a more promising sitter for a photographer, but chivalry forbds us from saying when.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

China is importing quantities of sodium for making soap. That country is certain ly waking up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

'tSo far as we can see," says the Wash parade the streets in the afternoons are Acknowledged. That's far enough to see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

An Italian astronomer says the moon is oval in shape The shape of the moon isn't matter of very great importance to the man in the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

REFORMING UNIVERSE TO DEATH From the New York Tribune.
 The incorporation of the American Pos ture league. an organization ito induce people to sit up and stand up straight" 4as not an xMjl joke. It appears to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

It is incorrect to speak of one person as party, but ii is permissible to refer to T. R. that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

The Queen of Bulgaria has a press agent, which shows that she is strictly up-to-date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

The Chamber of Commerce member ship committee. headed by Oscar C. Turner, reports good progress. A hum dred new members have been secured The chamber should have not less than fort that number will be reached before the end of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
BEGINNING THE DAY-o God,

BEGINNING THE DAY-0 God, may I look on men with Thine eyes, seeing in them not what is huf what mny become. May remember what miracles Thou hast wrought "hh the world, and with me. Help me then to inquire not what men can do. hut what Thou cnnst do with them. For Christ's sake. Amen'- IT. NJ. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

English suffragettes say they act while British officials talk. Yes. They act ,fIxu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

The London county council has sane toned changing the name of Periwinkle street to Radcliffe Cross street, but there are still many queerly named streets il the metropolis. such Beer lane. Pickle Herring street. Shoulder of Mutton alley. Hot Water court and Tiger bay. In he past London possessed a much lar ger assortment of oddly named thorough fares. Crackbrain court and Cutthroat lane were in Whitechapel. Deadman's place was near Dirty lane in Southwark. Hangman's Gains was near the Tower and Bandyleg alley was just off Fleet street. Breakneck court was opposite the Old Bailey. where Oliver Goldsmith lived. It has also disappeared into the limbo of the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

Entered al the Birmingham, Ala.' postofflee as second class matter under act of Congress March g. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

A J. Eaton, Jr., and O. E. Young are the only authorized travelling repro sentatives of The Age e-Herald in 'ts Circulation department
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
USE MONA WHEN
 STOMACH IS UPSET

No matter how long you have suf- fered from a miserable, upset stomach, indigestion or dyspepsia, Ai-o-Ilar--a simple, inexpensive prescription easily had at any drug store-wili quickly, safely and effectively end tho distress, or it will not cost you penny.
 When your stomach is out or order some foods taste good but work badly, fermenting into a stubborn lump and surely causing sour or acid taste in the mouth, severe pain in the pit of the stomach, gas, coated tongue, offensiN ( breath, restless nights, and peryous- ness.
 It's needless for you to suffer this distress for just a few AIi-o-na tablets bring joyful relief-They do more for these little helps to health" soothe and strengthen the infiamed and weak ened stomach walls and increase the flow of the digestive juices so that the stomach can care for the food as nature intended. Then the blood re- ceives its proper nourishment, you are no longer thin, pale, weak and despon- dent but become well, strong, cheer ful and always ready for the days duties.
 No matter what ails your stomach put your faith in Mi-o-na. Get some of these harmless but helpful tablet; from Lee 8s Osgood today and cal whatever your appetite craves, ant never fear distress.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
KING OF DENMARK NOT
 TO RECEIVE DIPLOMATS Instead His Greetings Will Be Pre- sented by Minister on New Years.

Copenhagen, via London. Dec. 29 S.55 ?. m.-The usual custom of the king receiving each diplomat mission to Denmark separately on New Years day will not be followed this year, as it is feared that some representative of a belligerent power might meet the representative of an enemy power on arriving or departing from the palace Instead of the former custom. the dean of the diplomatic corps, Dr. G. F. Hag- erup, the NorW egian minister, will present to the king the greetings of the diplomats.
 The usual dinned to all the members of the diplomatic corps has been can celled and the king will entertain the envoys in groups.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
FIFTY AMERICAN CITIZENS
 REPEL 15o MEXlcANs
in an Attempt to Liherats a Convict.
 at OakdaIe, Texas.

San Antonio. Texax, Dec. 29.-Fifty American citizens repelled an attack by a mob of 150 Mexicans at Oak vile, Live Oak county, tonight. when an attempt was made to liherate Yysider Gonzales. a Mexican, convict ed and sentenced today to be hanged and Frederico Sanchez, indicated for the murder of Jailer Harry Hinton four days ago.
 Gonzales and Sanchez and a third man were captured by mobs and charged with the murder of the jai'er who was killed while he slept. Pris- oners in the jail then escaped. The mob lynched one of the men captur- CT and turned over the two others to the authorities, after Judge Chamber lis pledged his honor that the men would be given speedy trials
 Gonzales was put on trial today and by night had been convicted and sen fenced to be hanged. Sanchez win be tried tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
OBITUARY.
Rrisadier General Robert Henry Hall

Rrisadier General Robert Henry Hall.
 Chicago, Dec. 29.-Brigadier Gener- al Robert Henry Hall, |. S. A, re- tired, died here today. He vaS born Point from Illinois and was graduated in 1881. He emerged from the Civil war with the rank of captain He was colonel i'll command at Fort Sheridan Chicago, at the outbreak of the Span ish war and entered field service as brigadier general of volunteers. He is survived by a widow and two sons. The funeral will be at West Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Republican Leaders at Minnesota Re,
 orqanizinq Party.

St. Paul Minn., Dec. 29.-Republi- can leaders of Minnesota, seeking re- organization of the party in this state met here today and organized the Re- publican League of Minnesota. It was decided to hold a state convention not later than July l, 1915. The initia- tive, referendum, recall, non-partisall election and other innovations were disapproved, as was the Wilson ad- miniStration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
DIED

MoLL-In Preston Dec 29 1914 Henry (. AIoll, aged 90 years Funeral services will be held at Church x Aliens funeral parlorS, No. IS Main street, Thursday, Dec. 3l at 2:S0 D. in. Burial in Maplewood cem- etsry.
 DELANET--In Hanover, Dec. 2s, 1914, John Francis Delaney. aged 34 years. Funeral from his late home in Han over Thursday, Dec. S1, 1914, at $50 o'clock. Services at 9.3o o'clock in Baltic church. Burial in St. Joseph s cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
AUToMoRILE TRUCK STRUCK
 BY o. & w. TRAIN.
Body Flung Through Window Broke
 Engineers Arm.

Teaaeck, \. J., Dec. 2o.-when an automobile truck was struck by an Ontario and Western Railroad train here tonight, the body of one of two men killed was flung through the window of the locomotive and broke the arm of Henry Aorey, the engineer. Otto Garlisch, 23 years old and J. CaYanagga, the same age, both of New York were the victims. of the acei- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
New -riaio ;Er.snte to Be Constituted.

London. Dec. 30. $50 a. m.-The Daily Mails Copenhagen correspond- ert says he learns from thoroughly trustworthy sources that the triple en- telte resulting from the recent confer enc of tn Scandinavian kings a Nal mo will De continued after the war has ended and though no political all liance is yet intended, it is not im-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
 BY ESCAPING GAS
In Lodging House in Springfield
 Massp Found by Ledser.

Springfield. Mass, Dec. 2e.-AIrs. Margaret Osborne, her hister Jose phine Joyce and a man thought to be their brother. James Joyce, all of West Brookfeld, were accidentally killed by escaping gas in a lodging house in this city today. They were found by another lodger. The gas escaped from an open gas jet. A gas stove in the room was burning at the time. Little is known of the family. here, but they were supplied with money and had funds in the bank. They had lived in this city two months.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Mrs Thomas Head of Wangted Com. who spent Christmas here, has returned to her home. She was visit ing at the home of ames Carver of Smith avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
T. H. Baldwin Recovered from Aeci- dental Shootins--RauI s. Rieketts Here on Visit--0ther Locals.

Many friends of T. H. Baldwin, su- perintendent at the Warner Arms Co, will be glad to learn that he has re- stunned his duties at the plant. Mir. Baldwin was accidentally shot in the abdomen recently and was confined in the BaclEus hospital for g. few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Sliding on Merchants Avenue,

Sliding Tuesday afternoon was the best yet this season. Many of the older boys started near Murray's farm and slid onto the Occun road, coming down Merchants avenue and ProVi- dence street. The path of the sliders was nearly glare ice. Few accidents Of no seriousness happened during the day. only what the boys say, taken off your pins"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Paul $. Ricketts of the General Flee. trio compaay is visiting with his par ents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles IT. Rick. etts Of Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Miss Jackson Wa. Hostess,

4 social gathering of young people met at the residence of Miss Blanche Jackson, 297 Laurel Hill avenue on Tuesday evening. During the evening games were played and a very taste ful luncheon served.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Teams owned by the Ponemaa mills were busily engaged Tuesday in sand ing the slippery sidewalks about the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

E. L. Yeav of Arctic, k. T., has ac- cepted a position with the Ponemah mills and has charge of the card ing room in Mill No. 2
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

probable that the understanding be- tween the thte small nations event. ually may result in a strong Sean dinavian nation, divided into three in- dependent families.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Miss Georgia Brown of wilIimzntie was the guest of the Misses Chartier Monday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

The Taftville basketball team has not yet dishanded and held their reg ulaT weekly practice Monday evening in Parish hall. The club will hold a very important meeting tonight when it is reported they will consider play ing Che Ben Hurs Of Hartford here on New Years afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Edmond F'ountaine has returned to Woodsocket after passing the Christ mas holidays here with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

George Wizard is driving a team fo Charles Boldux while he is confined |, his home with illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Many horses about the village fell Tuesday owing to the slippery roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

After an illness of several weeks
 with typho5d fever, w, L. Clarke of the Scott and Clarke Co. is very much improved,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Fred Stone. who has been visiting for the past week, has returned home:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Miss Annie Carver of Smith avenue and her niece. Miss Celene Bowen, spent Tuesday in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Miss Ora, Trudeau and Miss Gladys Gagne spent Monday in Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

George Hartman has returned here
 after visiting over the holidays in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Personal Mention.

Misses Blanche and Louise Chartiel were recent visitors in Wil1inantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
THE WEATHER.
Fofeeast for Today.

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Partly cloudy and colder Wednesday,; Thurs day fair and colder. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday 1t will be unset..i tied, with moderate temperatures and fresh to brisk variable winds, preceded by snow or rain in the northern dis tricts.
 The outlook for Thursday is general iy clearing and colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The foiicwlng records. reported from Sev4n's pharmacy, show the changes Tn temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar a. nl.. ....,.,..-,-....-,. E Soss m ...'.'. - .'.. 't'.'''s 70 70 Ses5 Se,e5 Highest S6. lowest 2S.
 ! cemnariaons- Predictions for Tuesday: Cloudy and warmer.
 Tuesdays weather: Cloudy; warm CT; light rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
TAFTVILLE

Basketball Team Held Fractiee-HeIds Important Meeting Tonight-Per- senaIs,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
sIipnerx Walks Cause EaIIs.

Tuesday was marked by a number Of falls to local people on account of the slippery sidewalks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Holiday Visitors

Gaorse Chase, after spending a few days in Lowell. has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Sample Hosiery As Aslf AFass' Pries

sRssi1I Ssls of ONYX" Fe. FssPs Wa%ss aossFy SaIesmens Samples including about every wanted style and kind of Women's Hosiery-at about half regular prices.
 Women's Sample Hosiery in big assortment 1Eo of styles and kinds, regular 25c Hosiery at... AJI Womens Sample Hosiery, including Hosiery of COo the finer sort regular 3715c and Soc Hosiery at LJC
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
sua, Moan and rides,
GREENEVHLE NEWS

Six hours after hirn water it is low tide, which is followed by food tide.