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The age-herald., 1901-10-16
SIX-FOOTERS IN
 HEADQUARTERS
Members of Democratic Campaign Committee and Interested Friends Have a Measuring Bee and Results Are StartIing

Paul Greene, who stands ''six feet four" in his stockings walked into headquarters of the Democratic campaign headquar- ters yesterday and after sizing up the rather lengthy form of MT. Ritchie, one of the secretaries said, Stand up and let me see how tall you are?'
 MT. Ritchie arose and topped Mir. Greene just one inch. He measures six feet and five inches. This remarkable ex- hibition of tall men brought on an inter esting discussion and Secretary Parkes of the county committee stepped up with a measurement of six feet one. Chairman Gray came next with neigh of six feet fiat. Chairman Underwood tied him and Col. B. A. Thompson stretched up to five feet eleven. As the measuring proceeded Colonel John J. Altman accompanied by his brother, w. A. Altman of Sumter, en- tered the room and the height question confronted them. The Birmingham Alt man stands six feet three and a half in ter is barely one inch lower.
 This array of tall men in one room was astounding to the little gathering of poli- ticians when they remembered that the average height Is about five feet six.
 During the measurement discussion there was one man who remained abso- lutely silent. The quiet gentleman was the Hon. w. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and he kept studiously at his work. It Is understood that he hardly touches the five feet eight mark and was out of his class.
 Colonel Thompson says the Democrats of Alabama have certainly selected men of high thought to manage the campaign and he gave the assurance that they were stalwarts among stalwarts.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16

At sunrise yesterday the beautiful meadows of Jones Valley were covered with heavy coating of white frost. It was not what Is known by the weather man as a killing frost" but was suffi- cient to give a cool, crisp effect to the early morning atmosphere. During the previous night the thermometer in the Jacobs observatory went as low as 37.2 degrees. which is the coldest figure reached since last winter. At T o'clock in the morning the thermometer registered 49.S but the mercury gradually crawled up to 65s by midday. The heat then be- gan decreasing and 1t was again cool.
 October frost is not frequent occur renee in Alabama, and for several years past has not been noticeable. as a rule, before the early days of November. The weathemaker says the present cold snap is little out of season. and this state -1 (
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
HELD EXAMINATION.
Civil Service Agent Sees Applicants 'fi'e''''s for Federal Jobs.

Fred Wanamaker special civil service examiner, assisted by MT. Harris of the local examining board, held an examina- ton in the government building yester- day. Three stenographers and type writers. three compositors. one book binder two messengers and one watch man, stood the examination for govern ment positions.
 E. MT Wanamaker stated that there was a good demand for first-class stenograph- CTS in the government service, and he 5 was surprised at the small number of competent maic stenographers to be found. Four standards are set for the Btenographic examination. A speed of eighty words per minute is required in the first, in the second one hundred, in the third one hundred and twenty and in the fourth one hundred and forty. They must be equally competent to transcribe their notes, and neatness has great weight.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Produce Market.

The country produce market is fairly active this week. Irish potatoes continue to sell for $1 per bushel and 1t is thought that this will be the ruling quotation for some time to come.
 Sweet potatoes are ranging all the way from $1.50 to $1.65 barrel for the white sort The yellow variety is a little higher
 Eggs are still active at 20 cents. Chick ems continue scarce and prices are un- changed from last week.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Said to Have Killed Woman a,
 Brookslde.

Frisco Falls, young negro about IS years of age, Is in the county jail charged with murder. Frisco Is said to have shot a negro woman named Annie Jackson at Brookside Sunday evening. The woman died Monday. She had been shot in the side. the wound proving fatal in spite of medical treatment.
 Brfsco when seen in the jail yesterday admitted the shooting. but claimed tha, 1t was accidental. He says he and the woman were sitting down playing with a pistol of his. when 1t was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the wo- man.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Lottle Green.

Miss Lottie Green, the daughter of Mir and Mrs. T. c. Green. residing at No. 2oos Avenue G. died yesterday afternoon at a:55 o'clock. The deceased has for a number of years been teacher at the Paul Hayne public school. and had a great many friends in Birmingham. The funeral will take place this afternoon al o'clock from the family residence.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Department of Alaska closes

Washington, October 15.--A dispatch re- ceived at the War Department from General Randall. dated Dutch Harbor Alaska, October 5. reads: ''The Depart ment of Alaska was discontinued Sep tember 80; leave tonight for Valdez and SlSagway.'
 The Department of Alaska has been merged into the Department of Columbia.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
MAY DEFER MEETING.
Board of Aldermen Scheduled to Meet
 Tonight.

The meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman scheduled for this evening may be postponed until another time. If a meeting is held the matter of granting franchises to the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company will come up, and Mayor Drennen desires a full board to be present when the matter comes up
 On account of the attractions in town tonight. 1t is not probable that a full board will be present, and for that req son it may be deemed best to postpone the meeting. y
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
CASES OF HIeHwAYMEN.
otls Evans and John Jones Not Heard. Woman Bound Over.

In the Inferior Criminal Court yester- day morning the cases of Otis Evans and John Jones, who were arrested by Officer Devine charged with highway robbery were continued. Andrew Evans was found guilty of reckless driving and fined s.
 An afternoon session of the court was held and Mary Taylor, colored, was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $50 on charge of grand larceny. it being alleged that she made away with S2445. She was arrested Sunday after noon by officers Egan and Johnston, and s24 of the money recovered.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
RaMyoaA NOov\d.

The Alabama Car Service Association held a meeting at the Hotel Hi1lman yes terday afternoon. but only routine busi- ness of no public interest was transacted Among the railroad officials present were: c. A. Wickersham, president and general manager of the Atlanta and West Point and Western of Alabama railroads; J. L. Welch, superintendent of the South and North division of the Louisville and Nashville; c. S. Hayden, superintendent of the Southern; J. A. Dodson, general superintendent of the Western division of the Southern; A. J. Frazer. superinten- dent of the Alabama Great Southern: H. E. Hudgins, superintendent of the Mem phis division of the Southern, and A. Philbrick, superintendent of the Illinois Central, with headquarters at Water Valley, Miss.
 Coffee Jackson passenger agent of the Southern, is attending the annual meet ing of the General Passenger Agents Association at Asheville. N. c.
 President Wickersham Of the Western of Alabama will leave this morning for Selma
 R. c. Hicks of Chicago, who is to suc- ceed c. w. Cecil as commercial agent of the Seaboard Air Line at Birmingham is due here today.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Senator Depew's MarrIaoe.

New York. October 15.-The marriage of Senator Depew and Miss May Palmer, according to a special to the World from Washington. will take place during the week beginning November IS, at the Flu ropean home of Mime. Won Andre. sister of Miss Palmer
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed health and strength and internal cleanli- ness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs. is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the old-time medi- cines and the cheap substitutes some times offered but never accepted by the well-informed Buy the genuine. Manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup co.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Lemp's Bottle Beer at all saloons.
NOTICE 1

I have been appointed re- ceiver for the Bondurant 6 Lloyd Go. The business will continue uninterrupted and all regular customers will be supplied. Soliciting your further patronage,
 Respectfully,
 Fl. n. BECK,
 Receiver.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16

Why drink inferior Bottle Beer when you can get Lemp's.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Forrcass for AInhama.

Washington, October 15-FoIlowing is the forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednes- day and Thursday; light southeastcrly winds on the coast.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16

A KENTUCKY COLONEL says: There's lickers and lickers, but somes better than others" He was thinking of ours when he spoke. It's the best liquor made, and in purity and flavor stands unrivalled. For this time of year We suggest for your palate and digestion our "Samuels'' or "Oscar Pepper whis- kies. You have Uncle Sams' guarantee of purity when you buy our "Samuels' or "Oscar Pepper" whiskies.
 SOLOMON 6 LEVI, Bell and Peoples Phones No. 1012.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16

Highest temperature. CT: lowest tenn perature. 37; average temperature, 52.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, D. s. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, October 15, 1901. Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-10-16

President Wickersham Of the Western of Alabama will leave this morning for Selma
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

bath like a lady. After the lathering
was complete, she was hosed again, ev-
cry inch of her lovely hide. Then or
dinarily a person would think her tot
let complete and that she could stand
in the sun and dry her curls, but the
head man was not satisfied and at a
gesture the gentlemen of her toilet be-
gan lathering her all over again. and
with thicker 1ather than ever so that
she soon looked like soapsuds COW.
When this lathering covered her entire
complexion and had been thoroughly
rubbed in way down through the thick
hair to the skin. her hoofs and horns
were scrubbed. she was rinSed for an
other quarter of an hour. and then al
lowed to stand in the sunshine to dry.
When she was through she was clean
enough to go TO a dance and sweet
tempered enough too. in fact for both
conditions of mind and body she might
have given pointers to some of the hu-
man beings that wander around in
good clothes and would scorn to con-
slider the little COW and her world.
Elsie McElroy Slater.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12
BREAD DISTRIBUTION BY
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

After the banquet which was given
in connection with the installation of
officers of the X. of p. Thursday night
there was a big lot of bread left, prob
ably fifty loaves. The Knights, being
thoughtful and charitable, sent for the
captain of the Salvation Army AMI
street missionary Wheeler and told
them to take the bread and distribute
it among the poor.
If you saw the captain and the street
missionary hurrying along the street
yesterday you may know that they
were not expecting company at their
houses, out that they were acting
mediums through which the Knights
of Pythias were performing a chart
table and very commendable act.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

"What kind of Il woman is that red
headed creature who lives in suit 23?'
asked Mrs. Flatdweller.
Il don't know" answered her neigh
Dor. except that she is an Ibsen stu
dent, and her husband is cent novel
reader"
"And who lives in suit 36?'
'The husband there is a great Shake
spearean scholar, and his wife is al
ways singing the latest popular songs
at the observation-disclosures Sun.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12
4 . q

Last night was the beginning of the
festivities for the Carnival. The oc-
casion was dance given by the Cotil-
lion club in honor of the queen. Miss
Kelly, and her maids. The club is
sued about two hundred, invitations
and the hall was crowded with the
guests. This is the most elegant affair
given in the city for long time with
the single exception of the Century
ball. The hall in the Orndorff was
beautifully decorated in the Carnival
colors, yellow, green and red. From
the center of the ceiling was an i'm
mense rosette of the three colors with
ends which reached across the whole
ceiling. The three posts were draped
one in yellow, one in red. and the other
in green, the whole decorations MAX
ing a most charming effect. All dur
ing the evening delicious punch was
served.
The programs were unique, made in
the Cotillion colors, and were dainty
little souvenirs by which all can re-
member the great event.
All were hearty in their praises of
the club and the members received the
guests in their usual charming, cor
dial manner.
Miss Kelly was elegantly gowned in
=
trimmed in white applique with pink
chiffon and diamonds. In her hair
she wore pink roses.
Miss Trumbull wore beautiful COS
tune of white organdie over taffeta
with gold trimmings.
Miss BealFs gown was white null
with pearl trimmings.
Miss Catlin looked handsome in Nile
green crepe de chine trimmed in
back.
Miss James's costume was white taf-
feta trimmed in chiffon with pearl pas
sementerie.
Miss Schultz was gowned in a green
silk waist trimmed in embroidered
chiffon with black skirt, and dia-
monds.
Miss Martin looked charming III
white with duchesse lace trimmings.
Miss Sweeney wore a beautiful pink
taffeta waist with pearl gray shirt.
Miss Brady was daintily dressed in
white with black velvet ribbon and
silver trimmings.
Miss Ainsa's gown was of yellow
null with yellow chiffon and black
velvet.
Miss Provencio wore a pale blue silk
with chiffon and ribbon trimmings.
Those participating in the evenings
pleasure were Mesdames and Messrs.
Boyd, Scott White, Akin, Stafford
Campbell. Harry Dillon, B. F. Ham
NETT, B. F. Hammett, Jr.. Tuttle, Wal
lace, McKinnell, Will Brown, H. w.
Allen, Justice, Marshall, Bovee, Reum,
hunt, Stockwell. Cranshaw, Leonard.
Higgins and l. u. Lane; Misses Payne.
I>neeland, Wilson, Gillespie. Allen,
Falvey. Rapier. Cohen. Trumbuu. |
Ainsa, Kelly. r. Windsor, c. Wind |
sor, Farr, Cartwright, Bewley, Hilsing
er, Schultz. Sweeney, Beatty, James,
Brady, Beall, Catlin. Long, Hayward,
Dwyer. billiard, J. Crosby, X. Crosby,
N. Long, Provencio, Hilvert,
Kemp, Mccarthy and 4,iartin; Messrs.
l.. Rogers, E. H. Rogers, McKelligon,
Cos, ]. Krakauer. Cooley, F. Coles,
Beall. Leftwich, G. Grayson, GraysoE,
Petticolas. Fish, Martin, Walz. Daley,
Dunn, Pitman, Roberts, -Hammett,
Sloss, w. MARI. Mcmillan, Arnold,
Paul. Jumal, Landry, Campbell, Reum,
E. P. Hughes. F. Hughes,
Leonard. Stark, Kehoe, Watson, Kemp,
J. Mari, Sweeney, White, Orndorft,
Anderson. Hunter, Bovee, Wilson, Wat |
son, R. KraKauer. NJ. Fuentes, Torres, |
CASTILLO and Lyons. |
Try q hot chocolate ar Potter q,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

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structure, erysipelas, syphilis, rheuma-
tism, paralysis and all female troubles.
Medicine mailed to any address. Of
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m. Consultation free.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12
News of Society.

The Herald invites it's patrons to tele-
phone or mail to the office little
items of interest to readers of this
column. Advance notices of So
cial events will be appreciated. Let
The Herald know when you have
friends visiting you. All COM
munications should be signed to
guarantee authenticity, not for
publication.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

Smith. Lockart, Floyd Payne. James
Harper, Higgins, Hill. Stewart, Ward,
Eddy, Murdoch, Hyde, A. P. Coles,
Feldman, Slater, Myles, Tibbit and
Pulliam.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

Miss Kittie Fountain of MesilIa Par
is visiting FL Paso friends.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

There are some people who think
figures are the only facts of life. They
want to measure everything Thay
would measure sea foam. rose petals.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

Try a hot chocolate at Potter &
Whites.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12
DR.. F. T. SAM,

CHINESE PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

Mrs. l.. S. Welch has returned fro
Alamogordo where she went to spcl
the holidays.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-12

Will Skidmore. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Skidmore, is expected to ar
rive on the Santa Fe from Denver,
Colo, where he has been in the West
ern Union telegraph Office. He will
accept a position in one of the offices
in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06
VERY STRONG FINANCIALLY.

The Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Of New York, Is the largest strongest.
most progressive lite-insurance COM
pany In the world. II writes the most
liberal policies for men or women. 1t
gives the highest guarantees, Its rates
are lower than those OF any Of the 9TH
er great companies II has seen two
complete generations OF men pass away.
There is no guessw0rk as to its meth
DDS: there is no doubt as to Its results
both have been proved.
The history OF the company has been
an unbroken record Of progress. Its
excess Of returns TO pOlicy-holiers-
either actually paid back or held as
assets--has been almost six times as
much as that OF the next largest COM
pany (Equitable), and nearly ten times
as much as that OF the third In rank
New York Iife). Before you take in
surance on your life. hear what the
Mutual Life's representatives have to
say. For rates or information apply
to your local agent, Van Dusen & Co.,
Astoria. or TO Sherwood Gillespy, gem
eral agent for the Pacific Northwest,
Oregonian building, Portland, Ore.
VAN DUSEN & CO., Agents,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06

Waiter Stokes arrived IN The city yes-
terday from skagway. where. with his
brother. Harold. he conducts the Pacific
Hotel. one of the nnest egabllshments
II the kind In thar nart Of the cOun-
Try. Mr Stokes vas originally intsr-
ested AT Dyea. where the 0rm dId an
immense business. n. Is one % the
besi-yersed traders IN Aaska being
thoroughly acquainted with the Yukon
country. through wh.ch h. has made
many trips. Mr. Stokes reports an Oh
excitement AZ the pead Of Lynn canal.
covering the Skagway and Dyea dis
trlcts. JUST before ne left Tor Astoria.
a number Of Pennsylvania oilmen ar
rived 20 examine the discoveries. which
give promise VI being quite valuable.
The Stokes brothers are largely inter-
esied in the PorcuDIne district. where
they have several pla a-er claims. locat-
ed by Harold IN 1899. Walter has great
faith in the future nS skagw1y and all
Southeastern Al'ska When he deter
mined 70 make His presea' trip he was
serving IN The United stafss Detl; Jury,
but was excuEed. Harold ls now en-
gagged IN shipping frozen halibut into
Dawson. where there .s a ready mar
ket for the nsh. sam ROberts. former
Iy in bushes. AZ sksgway. has retired
and is now located at Psndleton. tbs
state. Mr. Stokes left last night FOR
san Francisco. 10 visit at the home of
bis parents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06

Property owners are making cOnsid-
erahle complain, because Of the action
" the council In attempting % force
extension Of Astor street. and there Il
likely 70 be a strong remonstrancs
against the work Il Is o0ntended that
tfe street viii benefit only a few can
neries. and that Il will be OF little bene-
NJ to the people. The canner!es. It Is
pointed out. receive most OF their goods
by rail and water and that Bond street
Is good enough for the traffic that must
he done. II is also eontended ;hat the
valuation OF the property Is not great
enough 10 pay for the street. One
tract " 26S feet Of water-frontaRe Is
assessed for only tl1OO. while the cost
os making tae Improvement sannot le-
gally exceed 30 per cent q the yalua-
ton. II Is sali this condition Of affains
viii be found TO exist throughout the
Improvement district Owners OF prop
erty on Astor say they offered TO ex-
tend that thorough;aye when Bond
street was put through. agreeing to de-
fray all the expenses. The council re-
fused to entertain the proposal. They
believe Astor street should have been
extended in the frs, place. but insist
they should no, be mad to 7av 'or
en- error made by a former council. The
an,i-lmor1vement spirit which seems to
be- based on logic, g quite strong. and
Il Is believed the Improvement will be
defeated As to extension OF the car
lire. which mus; be made in order that
tn present franchise may not be een-
dered vnid. the properly owners say
they ar ~s .. necessary
riga, OF way
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06
AROUND TOWN.

Try ono
o, our
Mlli rurrd
Eastern Hams
Johnson brothers
Table grapes sSeIs per baske, at John
ron Bros. today.
Call main sei for your coal require
msn,n Orders promptly nlled,
nea, is.esnt msals-Rlslng Sun Res
,aurAn, Si2 Commercial nireet'
House for rent near Alderbrook school
house. Inquire al Johnson Bros store.
palroniso homo Industry and huy your
feed and grain a, das'ons mill,
Rpsr lS.CnST MEAL RISING
suN RESTAURANT
Tho Danish Pt,nsesae Marie loft up
tho river yesterday for grain cargo
Cau al the Occidrnl barber shop for
up.,o.da,e work Thres nrrI.elass bar
bcrs
japanese goods Of all kinds, cheap at
Tho Yokohama Banosr GO Commercial
street,
The Danish ua, rrlnHcase Mari, loft
NO The river yesterday 'ur gs'6
cargo,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06

much alarmed for the safety " the
ship ana were much reIeye1 when they
found mat the danger had passed. For
a time however, things looked pretty
black. but the Bamoricicre Ike nearly
all French ships, was not only finely
ballasted. but Is a magnificent saiIer az
we'll. AMI really answered the helm
The tAmorlciere comes from Hull anj
IL owned by a Nantes bounty-earnInR
nrm She IL undsr charter 70 loid
grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06

There was great local interest last
evening In the Eastern elections. and aH
IN usual. The Astprian was repeatedly
'rung up" for Information ~ 20 The r..
suit Yesterday even Old Republicans
conceded that shepard would defeatl.0w
Tor mayor u Gfcltgr New York while
tho u mncills were confident u Tam
manys ability 90 win out Early In
tho evening. however came Cr0kcFs
concession that L,w was elected. cauh-
Ing rurprlse among Democrats ana
Republicans alike. Interest locally
seemed 70 center entirely In the New
YORK elction. little attention being paid
To the contest In ohio There wa,
some Inquiry about tho Maryland elec.
ton. which an early bulletin announced
was going Tor German.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06

~ rland. win probably BE- compelled "
serve nj, full i5-year senience IN the
His resources are eK.
naualrd ana hg viii be unable to carv
the case to ne highest courts IN ne
lfnd az was his original intention. In
a letter 10 Henry H. ltaynsr his coun.
sel. McDaplel protests his innocence
ana asks that further legal steps b.
taken ln hls case
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-06
NOTICE OF MEETING.

A special meeting Of ST. Johns chapter.
r. a. NJ, will be held at 7;SO p. m. No
vcmber 6. Work in p. and NJ. f. NJ,
degree. All brethren are requested to
attend. BY order Of the nigh priest.
f. c. HOLDEN. Secretary,