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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
Operator Accidentally Shot.

Decatur, July 25.-(Special.)-R e.
Hewlett, telegraph operator at Decatur
junction. two miles north of here, acct
dentally shot himself this afternoon with
a double-barrel shotgun, the load glazing
the side of the head ness' the ear. The
wound is painful but not serious He tel
graphed to this city for assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN
Florists and Ornamental horticultural
lists, AshevilIe, N. C, August 1922,
1902.

For the occasion Of Society of American
Florists and Ornamental horticultural
lists, Ashevilie, N. c.. August 10 to %,
1902, Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Asheville. N. c., and return, August II,
Is and 49, at one rate for the round trip.
final limit for return of all tickets Au-
gust %, 1902.
For further information cell on any
ticket agent, Union Depot, or G. e. jack
son, Morris Hotel Building. 7-17-tf
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ED. E. WILLIAMS, Manager
The KELLEY INSTITUTE
712 S. seth St., Birmingham, Ala.

Authorized by the Kelley Institute.
Dwight, Ill.,, for the cure Of alcoholic,
morphinism, all drug addictions, the
tobacco habit and neurasthenia. The
ment is the same that Is In use at
Dwight, and is safe, sure and permae
nent Our physician has had over
20 years experience. Correspondence
solicited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
TAYLOR Appointed.

washington. July Especial. 1.-THE
President has received the appointment
Of Hannis Taylor of ALABAMA to repre-
sent the government BEFORE the Spanish
treaty claims commission, to which he
was appointed several months ago. The
salary Is $4,000 per annum
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
7-18-eod-1
SHELBY SPRINGS


The famous old resort is now open
for the season under the management
of the owner. Table unexcelled, plenty
OF Jersey milk and butter, fresh vege-
tables, fruits and melons of all kinds
in abundance when in season. An ex-
cellent string band has been engaged
for the season. Bowling, ping-pong,
dancing and other amusements. Terms
reasonable. Special rates to families
and large parties. For rates write
J. w. M'MAHoN, Proprietor.
eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The Age-HeraId will give to all now
subscribers on rural routes, rural
mall box, free OF charge, with a years
subscription.
For particulars, address The Age
Herald or see carrier,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
STATE APPOINTMENTS.

Montgomery, July 25.-(special. 1.-The
governor has appointed t. A. Glasscock
to be N. P. and J. P. in Beat %. Cullman
county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF La
NEW ORLEANS.


u A. ALDERMAN, LII D., President.
Full courses in Languages. Sciences,
Engineering, Law, Medicine. Splendid de-
partment for women In the Newcomb Col
lege. Tulane makes leaders In all voca-
ticns Its facilities for instruction In En-
cheering are unsurpassed. Unexcelled ops
portunities for the study of Sugar Chem
istry. Board and accommodations. dorma-
tories at lowest rate. Opportunities at
forded academic students for self-help.
Next Season Begins October 1st-
Serd Cor Catalogue.
r. X. BRUFF, Secretary.
6-20-eow-3m
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
NoTRE DAME OF MARYLAND.

College for Women and Preparatory
School for Girls. Teachers Specialists in
every department. Lecturers of national
reputation. System of education thorough
and progressive. Regular and elective
courses. Extensive grounds. Location un-
surpassed Suburbs of Baltimore. Spacious
buildings, completely equipped. Charles
Street Avenue Baltimore. Md.
S-26-sat- wed-2m
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DIR. O. T. DOzIER.
Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe.
ciaiIsf.

Treats successful
iy all Nervous,
Blood. Skin. Rec
tai. v e n e r e a |
Genito Urinary
q n d Chronic Dis
eases. + e m q | 9
Complaints a n d
Delicate Disorders
of Men and Wom-
en-. Nearly all ope-
rations of surgical
character d o n Q
WITHOUT PAIN
m rho mn ftanf
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We make cuts. Age-Herald Engra~
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ing Department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-05

Yes. August Flower sill has The
largest sale of any any n'd d'ciDe IN
the civilized world. Your mothers
ana grandmothers never thought
Of using ans thing else for indI-
oestion or hilliousness. Doctors
we're scarce and they seldom heard
of appendicitis, nervous prcstrat-
ion. heart failnre. etc. They used
August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation OF
Dndigested food, regulate the
action of the liver, stimulate the
nervous and organic action of the
system. and that is all they took
when feeling dull aud bad with
headaches and other aches. Iou
only need a few doses of Green's
August Flower. in liquid form; TO
make yoU satisfied there is nothing
serious the matter with you. Get
Green's prize almanac At Brown *
Co.'S. Palace Drug Store or Ham
ilton 4 Hart.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-05

The wondefuI ACTIVITY Of fhe new
century is shown 10y an enormous
a.m.nd for the world 5 best wor-
ker-Dr. Kings New Life Pills
For Constipation, sick Headache,
Billiousness, or any trouble of sto
mach. Liver or Kidneys they re
nurivaleG. Only 25c at Brown &
Co. drug stoIe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-05
\. Jackson. DanviIIe. Il

n. Jackson. Danville. H.,
writes, My daughter bad severe
attack of la grippe and a terrible
cough settled Oh Der 'ungs, We
tried a great many remedies with
ont giving relief She tried Fo--
iey's Honey and Tar which cured
ger. She has been troubled with
h cough since. Sold by Jas. Pe.-
yj0hns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-05

Frank Treadwell. Bennett, Ia,
was troubled with, kidney disease
for two years. He writes: had
taken several kinds OF kidney rem
edies, but with little benefit. FL
nally l tried FOley's Kidney Cure
and a one dollr abottle cured me.
Sold by Jas PettSjohn.
The colored American., 1902-03-08
a RACE MAGAZINE.
ALLEGHENY, Pa.
Everybody Eats

Do you realize that there Is published In Boston:
Mass high grade illustrated magazine, devoted
exclusively to the interests of the Negro race and
which is edited published and controlled by mem
go ~ fhe race II you would like &c see sam
nIe COPY of this magazine same viii be sent you on
receipt of cents in stamps. or one year tor $50
Address THE COLORED AMERICAN MAoA
aTNR' Dept. a. Park Square. Boesas. Mass.
The colored American., 1902-03-08
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DR., Fannin S Belcher, late of the
CensUs Office, VIII practice medicine.
Mr.. and Mrs R. w. Thompson have
taken apartments at 1908 10Th street,
north west.
Mr.. j. Thomas Heard has bought q
lot at his home in Athens, Ga. and will
erect a house on it soon.
Mr. and Mrs Winston d. Payne wei.
"at home" to their friends last Sun
day from to at their 19.h street resi-
dence.
Mr., John Alexander of Baltimore re-
Gently passed civil examination for
position in the Government Printing
Off ce.
Rev. L Thomas, of Asbury M. E.
chnrch, made fine impression as a
pulpit orator and theologian during his
recent vIslt to Chicago.
Recent Census Office decapitations:
Rev J, S Jshnson, Ohio; CIV. Parker,
Nebrssks; E. R. Gather, New Jersey;
Or. Fannin g. Bslcher and j. 81
Stewart. Georgia.
John Thomas Mskell, husband Of
Mrs F1lra Mskell. died Febru ary
twenty-thiId. Funeral took place at
Falls Church, Va. IN the presence of
friends and relatives.
F1n IF
ton, widow of the late John Thornton,
took place February twenty-fifth at the
19;h Street Baptist church. s le was q
member of the Ladies Unity Club.
On the sic K list: Miss Rebecca Guy,
Mr Knox Brown, Miss Susie Cook, and
Hon. j. II. Hsnnon. Improved: Miss
Letitia Ferguson. Mr.. Lawrence Will
ljams and Miss Bessie Miller.
Mrs Henrietta Bowles, 428 I street
northwest, has issued cards announc-
ing that on the 18th inst her daughter,
Miss Lillian Bowles, will be united in
marriage to Mr.. Walter H Brent.
Rev. w r ToIliver is row PASTOR OF
the Second Baptistschurch in Helena,
Ark His father. Rev I I Tolliver of
the Lib erty Baptist church of this city,
Is paying visit to his promising son.
Miss E NINA f g Merritt. leading
factor in the educational life IN this
city, read an excellent paper Wednes
day evening before the Iyceum Of the
Peoples Congregations church, sub
ject: "The Duty of Mothers to their
Children"
Mr. George W. Milford, graduate of
Brown University ard of the Howard
University Law School, having won in
an examination here for admission, to
she bar, was accordingly admitted on
the b ult, and has hung out bis
''shingle" at 450 N street, NV.
DIR. Robert Reyburn, a member OF
the faculty of Howard University, will
address the Second Baptist Lyceum
tomorrow at 3:30. p. M, subject, HiF-
'ory of the Present Government OF the
District Of Columbia. " Vocal and in
strurental music will be rendered by
Miss Eva Bell, together with other
attractions
Mrs. l.. & Clarke, the well known
.instructresa in mo Tern dressmaking and
scIaoca of drapnery will have a grand
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17
POON CHEW PROTESTS
AGAINST EXCLUSION ACT


With the protests of representative
Cinnamon against the re-enactment OF
the Chinese exclusion law will have
little or no influence with congress
when it comes to vote on this meas.
ure, the arguments advanced by them
against the law are none the less in
teresting.
1t is the belief of Ming Poon Chew,
editor of the Chinese daily newspaper
OF San Francisco. that if the people OF
This country were thoroughly informed
of the conditions pertaining to immi-
grafton from China, much of the
'groundless prejudice" that exists
would be removed. In the current
number of The Independent. Poon
Chew declares that the notion that the
Chinese of all classes would come
across the ocean by hundreds Of thous
inds, if the law were repealed, is er-
roneous, In attempting to show that
the country would not be overrun with
Mongolians, he calls attention to the
statistics of immigration in the past
and to what he claims are the radical
characteristics which tend to keep the
Chinaman at home.
In spite" he says, "of the length OF
time that has elapsed since our peop-
pie began coming to the United States
in any number there are but 10000 on
the Pacific coast, of which $4,000 are
located in San Francisco and 10000 in
California Mr. Poon Chew believes
he is safe in saying there are less than
100000 Cinnamon at present within
the boundaries of the United States.
He is also OF the opinion that the to.
tal immigration from China if the ex-
clusion law were not re-enacted would
rot amount to over 5000 yearly.
Practically all the immigrants come
rom South China and from n compar-
atively limited territory. The north
ern Chinese. says Poon Chew, could
not be induced to leave their country
Those from South China are princi-
pally farmers. and they furnish the
bulk of the emigrants from the empire
because of the cheap land in America
and because they cannot find mar
llet for what they raise.
Another reason which will limit the
movement in spite of any legislation,
says Poon Chew. is the question of
money. A dollar in American money
represents a large sum to the China
man, and although the steamship com
panies make very low rates the sum
required to reach California repre-
sents years earnings for the China
man
The idea that the Chinese would
drive the laboring classes out of en-
Dloyment even though they came over
In large numbers, the Chinese journal
st regards as preposterous. He con-
lends that the farmers are the only
ones who might threaten any branch
Of labor in the United States, for the
Chinese are industrious, scientific
farmers, and are especially successful
in growing fruits and vegetables,
1t may he well to remind Poon Chew
that it is not a question OF how many
Chinese would come to this country of
their own free volition or choice, but
how many would the enterprising
steamship companies and contractors
induce to leave the empire?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17

private snap. Every man elected
should serve the people well and
honestly. Many go on the theory tha,
honesty prevails among their associ,
ates and sometimes get caught nap
ping and place themselves in a bad
hight, whereas their every transaction
Will bear the closest scrutiny. Such
officials are always willing to right
such matters as near as it is possible
for them to do so.
If a council taxpayers league com
mittee Will go through the records OF
the council for the past two, three. or
four years and report on same. The
Herald will gladly furnish space for
such report, no matter II it takes an
extra sheet of twenty-four columns to
do so, and will do it without charge
Now is good time for light to be
turned on for all time in order that
reinforcement may right all past
wrongs, if any there be
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17
DEFEAT ALL THE AMENDMENTS

Six constitutional amendments have
been submitted to the people and will
be voted on at the general election
next fall. They were submitted by
the freak legislature at its regular
session last year, and every one of
them should be voted down.
There should be no tinkering with
the constitution. 1t is a good instru-
ment and its different provisions have
been so frequently considered by the
people and many of them have been
so clearly interpreted and explained
by the courts that they should be al
lowed to stand as the organic law of
the state.
The constitution of the United
States stands Ikea rock and it is
next to impossible to change it. 1t
should be so with the constitution of
state. 1t is a reflection upon the
ability of the people when they make
frequent and needless changes in
their organic law. A constitution
should be as firm as foundation, for
upon 1t the whole fabric of the gov
ernment is erected 1t may be de
pended upon that convention com
posed of intelligent men called togeth-
er for the purpose of framing a con-
stitution will achieve as good results
as series of legislatures submitting
from time to time different amend
ments. 1t will be better for the peo-
pie to hold fast to the good they have
than to rush into ventures of question
able merit in some cases and evident
perniciousness in others.
The injunction against removing
the ancient landmarks is one to which
the people of our day and generation
may well give heed. 1t has its appli'
cation in all stages of human expert
ence. and the people should be partic-
uiarly careful to keep 1t in mind
whenever 1t comes to matter OF
changing the organic law of their
state. The law which is established
which has been clearly interpreted
and which is understood by the pub
lie as we'll as lawyers and courts
should be adhered to lest through fire.
quent and il-considered amendments
the entire character of the constitu
tion be changed.
The Bucklin single-tax amendment
is one of the vicious changes in th'
constitution which have been pro
posed. and 1t is enough to cast sus
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17
HOODS JorsaporilLo
CITY AFFAIRS.

The Herald believes that city Off
cials a,e largely to blame for the pres
ent defalcation of w. H. Moore. And
to commence with, while Democrats
are in power and have been the past
three years with the exception OF
three or four months, and should come
in for the most censure, the Republi-
can members are not above censure
because every member of the coun-
oil should take enough interest in the
affairs OF the city to know just what
is going on in every department We
make this statement because we be-
lieve in justice and fairness in dealing
with public affairs. But as before
stated. the great responsibility rests
upon the party in power. We are
only voicing general talk when we say
that it seems very queer that a city
clerk can get away with eight thous-
and dollars in one year. when the en-
tire receipts only amount to about
$4,000, and not be detected. 1t GER
tainly indicates a loose way of doing
business when some member or city
official in some capacity does not no.
tice the leakage. This is especially
true of the finance committee which
is supposed to keep close check on
money matters In saying that 80 out
of every 100 taxpayers are talking this
way is only stating facts After the
slight shortage nearly five years ago
The Herald was under the impression
that check was kept on licenses. es-
pecially those of saloons. We sup
posed a license book was kept and
gone over by the finance committee
showing just when each saloon Ii
cense expired and when money was
paid in We supposed this was ne
cessary in order to reveal the re
sources in anticipation of eXpendi-
lures. But it seems that no tab what
ever has been kept. No matter how
honest the man or how implicitly he
may be trusted it is the duty of those
in authority to keep a close check on
such matters, not SO much as matter
of protection from dishonest officials |
as to know the financial condition and
the resources of the city each month. |
Another matter: We must say that |
sufficient care has not been exercised |
in scrutiny of bills. The expenses of |
the city have been allowed to pile up
without anything to show for it. |
Too many people have been authoriz- |
ed to contract Indebtedness and 1t |
seems that closer attention to bust |
ness would result in much good and |
saving of money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17
SNOW Fall Bulletin.

ISSUED by the U. s Weather Bureau.)
Although March was stormy as com
pared with the greater part of the win
ter. the conditions were not such as
to make good the deficiency OF pre-
cipitation. In few localities on each
watershed the snowfall was somewhat
greater than usual while in others II
was extremely light, so that for the
mountain reigon as a whole the pre-
cipitation was again below normal.
The deficiency was marked In the high
mountains Of the central part of the
state. especially near headwaters of
the Arkansas, South Platte and Grand
The new snow much of which has
been drifted into gulches and timber,
Is now generally we'll packed In
view of the light snowfall during
the winter it is manifest that the vol
cme furnished by melting snow will
be less than usual
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17
LET FACTS PREVAIL.

Every now and then the Democrat
makes an uncalled for attack against
X. E. Sloan in connection with the
administration of city affairs. The
Herald is not going to defend Mr.
Sloan. at the same time those who
know the two men, Sloan and Day,
Will pay little attention to such slurs.
But the fact remains that they are
fepeated and Mr.. Sloan's name alone
is mentioned Sunday morning in con
nection with the finance committee of
a year ago. If the Democrat has any
charges to make, why not do 1t i'll
manly way and state facts? Why not
be honest if man cannot be black
mailed? All we have to say is this
If there has been mis- administration
of public affairs have committee ap.
pointed and let a full investigation OF
executive matters be made and show
how every member of the council
stood. Let censure, if facts so devel-
op fall on all alike. The Herald is
not going to shield any official. Re
publican or Democrat, but this sin
Cling out one man for insinuations and
slurs is the method employed by char
aeter assassins Not that Mr.. Sloan
can be injured by the Democrat, as
every voter in La Plata county knows
that the paper is willing to stand in
with any deal for looting public funds,
as vide the attempt year ago in con
nection with the city printing, few
weeks ago when bill was put in and
allowed for twice over what the law
allows, and vide the manner of the
high-handed county methods in charg-
ing and receiving money without war
rant of law.
In this connection the Democrat OF
Saturday charges the entire council
with boodling, and thus excuses the
actions of Moore. The Herald re-
sents the charge. We do believe,
however, that there has been great
negligence and members are open to
criticism AS to the Democrats s
charge that members of the council
have been getting in gratis we are not
advised, but in this connection We will
state that We are not opposed to OIL
cials selling /, the city providing the
Sods purchased are sold just as cheap
as can be secured in the open market.
1t has been talked about town that
excessive prices have been charged
IAthis is correct the facts should be
made known. We have heard it
charged that the street commission
er's department is conducted extrava-
gantly If this is so, let the facts be
brought out, but stop insinuations.
The Herald has not the time to make
Investigations concerning matters
floating around the curbstone, but
now that the clerical departments are
going to come in for general re-
view. let the light be turned on. The
council might select one member OF
eachpparty to assist committee OF
the taxpayers league to go over the
records and ascertain wherein extrav
agauce prevails with the object of cor
recting evils should the same exist
The Herald in this connection, has
no favors to ask. This paper is pub
lished in the interests of the common
every day taxpayer. The management
has never asked an official, Republi
can or Democrat, to combine al
against any other paper. We holt
that office is public trust, and no
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17

Vastness has its penalties as well
as its advantages Texas which has
thousands of afflicted persons at the
present moment, has had many SER
ious visitations in the past few years
in the way of floods, tidal waves,
droughts and cyclones. That state
covers such big expanse on the map
that it gets little of everything, bad
and good, which is floating around in
the heavens above, on the earth be-
meath or in the waters under the
earth. Several of its counties are
now suffering from the drought OF
the past year or two, and deserve the
all Of the charitable throughout the
country, The state Is so big and so
rich, however, that these calamities
are quickly lost sight of and leave
no trace even in the neighborhood in
which the occurred. For example, a
new and greater Galveston has risen
on the ruins of the one which was
destroyed year or two ago, and even
the older residents of that town are
beginning to forget all about the
calamity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17

The Republicans must give good
account of their stewardship. Let no
county officer have 1t said that Illegal
bills are filed with the commissioners
and that extravaganza prevails. The
Herald believes it is the only way the
party can retain control of affairs in
La Plata county-and it is right and
proper The party is accountable for
the men nominated and elected and
unless officers are honest and capable
in every particular the voters are go
ing to turn the party down that is re-
sponsibe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-17

Repoi is from the wheat belt in
San Luis Valley indicate a much
greater wheat acreage than last The
present price of wheat to the local
consumer is something frightful to
contemplate. and it will not be CON
sidered public calamity if the
amount of wheat raised this season
shall, be sufficient to place the price
during the winter and spring within
the reach of the public purse At
present wheat, bran and oats are sell
ing at the highest prices for years.
Del Norte Prospector.