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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
A SPANISH GAME.
Id Alsi Nay Become Pspuisr ia
This Country.

Ihtt country.
"Jai alai holds ones interest
as DO other sport could do,' De.
claroi Gen. Leonard Wood. after
he had played Il for months In
Havana. 1T IL wonderful 10
watch. and still more wonderful
10 play" Gen. Wood IL, IL iE said,
the only American who ever be.
came an expert at the game. In
deed, until late years il was prae
tically unknown outside the
Basque provinces Of Spain, but IL
Is today "the passion Of the Latin
peoples and the World says a
fronton, or playing court, is nov
being built in New York city.
The court is 900 feet long, &c
feet wide, paved with asphalt Of
cement, and inclOsed az both ends
and the further side with cement
walls IS feet high. The speeta.
tors face the three-waile playing
ground. Between them and the
court is a strip % feet vide, the
foul ground.
The right end wall OF the court
is the fronts against which the
ball is served. A space on the
front is So feet square, beginning
three feet from the ground, is
marked of, and the ball must be
served against this strip.
Sixty feet from the fronts a
line is pointed across the court,
and at a distance Of log feet there
is another line. The player who
wins the toss and starts the game
stands at the second line, throws
the ball lightly to the floor, and
on its rebound catches it ia hts
"cestan and sends 1t flying
against the 36foot square on the
fronts.
he strives TO put the ball at a
point whence il viii rebound be,
tween the 60fOot and l06-foot
lines on fair ground, and at the
same time drop where the oppos
ing player cannot catch it. Then
the game is on, and the ball Il
kept flying in the air until one
side or the other drops il and
loses-a point.
Jai alai is played by from two
TO eight men. The hall is q frac
tion smaller than the regulation
baseball, and has a rubber core "a
make it a better bouncer. Tho
oesta, with which il is struck, 1.
a kind Of wicker basket Is inches
long, six inches broad, SIX inches
Z deep In the middle. and curvins
/ gradually TO the ends.
Il takes a powerful arm 10 send
the ball against the fronts 81
hard that it viii travel 200 fee
back 10 the other wall and re
bound, yet this is a frequent fea
turc OF the game. For such rea
sons Gen. Wood declares thnI
~jai alai requires more skill, NOR,
strength and more agility thar
any other game, and exercises
l.nNrrN mns..le Ia the hnllr -
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17


The boy or girl can md no bet
ter fun than a game ui croquet
The set we offer consists us four
i,aiia and four mnllrte, with nee
esnary wickets and stakes. The
set = well finished throughout
and presents . nice appearance.
OuR PROPosi rioEi Any boy
or girl who will get TEN new
subscriptions for The Kansas
City Weekly Journal a, IS cents
each. making a total OF 81. SO,
aud will send us a list OF the
names together with the money,
We will ship TO his or her ad-
dress, express charges prepaid,
this nice eSoquet set.
Boys and girls, here IS a
chance 20 get a very nice pres
ent. Rustic a little and get this
eroauet SET, ps our proposition
only holds good until Nov. !,
1905.
send money by postotiiee or
der OF draft and advise US Of the
name Of your express office.
Address all communications
to The Kansas City Journal,
Kansas City, Mo.
nw Send for sample copies Of
the Weekly for eanvassing.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
Los -WsI SsiiIsfs' RsIss %
he Northwest aaa calIiaraia.

FROM septembeF = aasii Nossmber
~. iec shs Buriiagtoa usakes very
low oHe-wuy eoioaist rates q tais-
tovuls, Qp.sou. Washington. ftabo.
Montana TIE re,luction !. srou "a
20 % per CENT. irom the rsguiar rAsr-.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
De WaI b 90.

The RaFlagten. with ia struug
main lines and iree chair ears. hss1
reaches tlle West sna Northwest "a,
tsenser Blihngs or 81 Pant
"rae hnrlinsten-N0Fthern I'aefac
Expires Is the grrat daiiy thr0ash
train With ehgtir ears and toaFisr
sleepeFs via Billings. Mealaaa. ~
Pusct sound aud intermediates
.points.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
TWO ODD FISH III A TANK.
Climbing Perch Fails 10 Reform the
Lazy Amhhinma.

w ulit lHiiHlAti ~ NiA tAt i'AithihH
that looks very ike an eel, except
that 1t has 30 fms. IL has four
very small rudimeutary legs with
three toes on each.
II can dart about with eel-like
suddenness when IL wants 10, but
il likes better to lie still and mo
tionless. Often the amphiuma at
the Aquarium, SAYS the New York
sun, which is about two and a
half feet long, when seen lying
with two-thirds Of its body al the
surface OF the water and the tail
hanging limpy down, has been
thought by visitors 10 be dead,
and they have more than once 50
informed the attendants. Their
opinion undergoes very com
plete revision II anything happens
to start the aInphiuma up.
II was thought that il might be
a good thing 10 put some more
lively creature into the tank with
the amphiuma To give little re
lief TO the tank when the amphi-
una WAS having one of its long
dead spells. and SO they put in a
climbing perch.
Despite its name, the climbing
perch Is, so TO speak, straight
fish. II has no legs or attach
ments Of any sort except the fms
Of fish. 1t climbs with its fms.
IT is said that climbing perch
can climb trees. but certainly the
climbing perch can climb out OF
water onto the adjacent ground
which il does by raising itself on
its fins and so working itself for
ward.
The climbing perch, while not
the liyehest and most incessani
swimmer in The world, is a fairly
active fish, and IL was expected Il
give some life 10 this tank. But
1 Il seems really to he inclined Il
I follow the amphiuma's exampi,
and be lazy, and il and the amphi
una have apparently made
/ friends.
The climbing perch is n smal
fish. this one being four or fiv'
inches long; hut il shows no fea'
OF the y foot amphiuma. On th'
contrary, one day not Ions
| after IL had been in the tank, i
l was seen living within q ring Wliicl
the amphiuma had formed b,
\ coiling its body on the bottom o
the tank, the climbing perch
head being partly under the am
phiuma's side. Or the amphium'
may be seen stretched out some
where IN the tank with the climb
Ing perch lying near it
The placing of the climbing
perch in the amphiuma's TAM
can hardly be said 10 have accom-
plishcd lis purpose. The situation
Is further somewhat complicatet
by the fact that now some visit
ors reading the labels on the tam
and seeing it's tiny legs mistaL
the amphiuma for the climbin
porch; but the seemingly friendl
manner in which climbing perc
aud amphiuIna get GA together ]
not without interest.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
REMARKABLE DAM.
Built by Beavers, Who Fslied Trees
and Dug Trenches.


A remarkable beaver dam has
lately been discovered near
strOudsburg, Pa. The work Of
the animals is so extensive that IL
seems almost incredible they
could have built the dam in ques-
tion, but this is proved by the ey.
idence Of residents Of the vicinity,
who are strictly reliable, says the
Scientific American.
The dam in question was dis
covered about two years ago by a
farmer living near its site. il is
located in a swamp, which for
many years had been drained Of
its surface water, except in a few
spots. Noting that most Of the
swamp was under water, al
though but little rainfall had oc-
CURED, the curiosity OF the farm
er was aroused, and he made an
investigation which led TO the dis
covery. The dam has been con
structed around the northern
edge of the swamp, extending in a
zigzag course, evidently to avoid
obstruction, and 10 increase its
strength. II is about 12J feet in
length and the top is wide enough
for a man 10 walk upon without
difficulty, ranging from a foot 10
two feet in width. At present
the top is about three inches
above the surface OF the pond
which has been created by the
dam, the water being from two TO
four feet deep.
The farmer who made the dis
covery at first thought that the
work had been done by boys for
sport, but noticing the footprints
Of animals upon The top OF the
structure, he followed these and
/ found some pieces Of wood which
apparently bore the mark Of
an animals teeth. The wood
was taken 10 a naturalist.
who resided in the vicinity.
and after careful examination
the latter pronounced the
marks TO be from beaver teeth.
Further investigation in the vi
! cinity showed that the animals
had felied a number Of trees near
i the dam, to use in its construction.
The largest pieces yet found in it
are eight inches in diameter hy
actual measurement. The princi.
. pal material used, besides branch.
es and twigs, was mud, which had
been deftly worked into il so
solidly that a man weighing 2s5
pounds has walked upon the top
without affecting it.
The wood which has been used
includes beech, white ash and
oak. In cutting the trees, the an.
imals worked in a circle around
the trunk, making deeper inden
tations ON the side toward the
dam so that the tree would fall
into the water in the proper direc
tion. Judging by the size Of the
marks found, it Is believed that
some Of the beavers are unusually
large animals, but there have
been only two or three seen since
the dam waa constructed. The
/ discovery has aroused such inter
est that many naturallsts hav,
since visited the locality. TheiI
belief is that the swamp has beer
"beayer ground for many years
aud that here has existed one oI
the very few colonies OF these ami
mails in the northern part Of th'
country.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
eaIliarnla

The harliastuu's ereekfy fa.iat'rs
ally condactssi tliiornia eseusshn4
IA through 1orist sleepers are I,lst
che thiug i1r ast tourists and "a.
TIERS The roste ls nQnver. seenle
Colorado and salt Lake.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
RomssssEsrs' EreursIass.

rhese are run the frat asd thifa
ruessiays q each month az approsl.
uiately hah rates fpr the roand tris.
IL wa De a pi'assife ior a. e ..lss
yoa aa accurate ana iaformail,e as
ply TO ans inqsiFiee.
4. J. 8RickER A. ~ wAnrtn<
& pa. - a4Ia 81. Cs.I 49, ~.
kslats lfs. ~. 81 49,. ..
.. Q. sfiAaoN.
ta pa, ~ aiaia s..
kAaas CO ~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17

Thsrs viii be preaching service
aeNt sunday AZ Al a. m, aud S
p, az.
Prayer meeting fhufsday 5 pm
Sunday School a. 0s4S q. N.
lunior EndeaSor a. 8 p. IN.
Senior Eudeayor Al \ p. "a.
W. b. CHAScKtLoR,
Pastor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17

A+AAN - = At+iaaAsA-a - -
izsd bY slsesisg Js5gs }. ,. March
Nsrrhans'a naismenis
were tseu tsksn up spd ssisstsus
raised and lowered - folicsss
X. }. Hurley Larub<s Cor, Rarh
HIN rsises fron 81, goo 20 ss.soo.
II. Laeb a Bro. Rieh HfI rssssi
from s.. 100 % Srz, 600
Bsnnetf-tyhecleE Msr. Co
Butler raised from S7,7so . So
coo.
SAN Levy & CO. Bztlsr raised
from s.. 500 70 s., SO,
J. F. LadWick Better lowered
froE s.. 900 % $50.
Hunas Msr. Co, Hsme rassss
troan 81 900 70 Ss.ooo
Amos r. Han A1stss5sn rziss,s
from SI-soo TO Sz. goo
II. Fl. Mszse &Soa, Ait5na Iow-
cred from Ss.5oo % gz.ooo
L. s. Ksr@Y. BaHsss ssE-res
FROM s., 900 % s. ssso-
Jake Sehnia,. Papiayzis lowered
from s. 500 70 Sl.ooo.
II. 2. Hsasoa, Sp,scs rassS5
from sI.oso TO SEs5oo
R B. CsnbPsli, Plezsaat Gap
raised from tsO0 50 81 ,roo-
On Tharsday Sept. sth. bills 70
TIA anoaui Of S64s5s were ailoa-
ed and the following orders masss
That clerk ertrnd taxes oa rsl-
roads as per assetsnent rsssTned -
Albert o. Alien STATE as5aor-
That Sheriff buru al paPesS n
County Clerks ofics oyer 5 years
old
Brown 4 Moore awarded conirars
on masonry bridges Do1bls Brznch,
MeKibbsn branch and Miaui Greek
at S. 80 per cubic yard.
Bid Of ]. B. Mareh far repairing
wire bridge across Marias dss
cygnes riysr accepted for S57s.
That pzteut he issued JuIfs a.
assignee by mssne eouvsysncs Of
Jas Mcc0rd to following described
real estate: y Is acres Of w II )
E sec I9-s9-sI.
Midland Bridge Co. swsr5ea CO.
trscs for steel bridges oysr Psnths'
eTesk, MeKibben branch. Miami
creek and Dorhlc branch as pei
coaHaets On fls with eoanty ssTvey-
or
That Bridge Com. make essimaiS
tor bridge over Mariss 5es cyguss
river At a poias in los ;, sec s, TSP
1 g. range g near Harkins ford.
That $50 be appropriated &c
Mound township out OF oountry
road funds for grading road ugsi
Oscar Rseders place sec
That ss5 be appropriated to Eas
Booae twp out OF eosniY road fund
for grading road TO bridge on Nor.
mon Fork.
That Srs be transferred from
eolo-sd ins;itution funj to F0reigT
institute fund s54I.9s troa salar,
tund and SS4t.oS from county iun'
70 foreign institute fund.
Ga Wednesday Sept 9th. balls L
the smovnt Of S74s.i6 were allows'
and warrants to the amount .
S4s9s.S9 were cancelled, aad ID
following orders werr made;
That Bridge Com. inspSss follow
iag hriagss and report % same a
next terms Of sosus Bridge aeros
Miami a, wsaasll ford east OF An
/ s,eEdam bridge aetoss wlloy
branch one mile east waddsl for
aud bridge bsswsea sec a sad &
/ West Booae.
That Calsia r. Boxley Be sp
pointed lus,ies Of Peace. Alt Plea,
ant twp.
That eolleesoFs bOnd Of Cha,
Timmoas, Moead twp approved.
i rh0s SsS be sppsoprOpriaie
EikhaEt tvp AZ 5 ~. IA sec, 20 an
a. N. IA Of see 81.
u Count Adjourned,
had ON some Things.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-09-17
An Everiasting Light

A Chicago inventor, George
Magrady, has discovered a proc
css Of manufacturing a 36.candle
power light that will never so out.
While experimenting with photo.
graphic chemicals four years ago
Magrady's attention was attract
cd by a glow in a small globe. The
glow was caused by a chemical
which the inventor keeps secret.
Magrady enlarged the glow and
perfected the light by placing il
In an airtight glass. lie says
there is no reason why the light
will not remain brilliant forever
II il is not broken. 4 company has
been formed 10 manufacture the
light in numerous sizes. A patent
hood cts over the globe and covers
ia completely when the light is not
needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Are You a Mason?

Are You A Mason?' comes to the Jefferson theatre on Monday and Tues day evenings next, and it will undoubted- ly attract a big audience. for the req son that it is one of the most success full and mirth-provoking comedies that the American stage has seen in a long time. There are two lying husbands in it who get into endless and mirth-con- vulsing complications by pretending to their wives that they are Masons. Thomas A. Wise, one of the most unctuous com edians of the day, is a leader in the deception about Masonry. His partner in crime. though utterly unaware of the de- ception. is John c. Rice a comedian of the first rank, and the episodes the pair of precious deceivers pass through. are said to be quite the funniest that the stage has seen in long time. The piece will be beautifully set and the gowns of the ladies will be conspicuously ele- gant There win be a matinee Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
YOUNG LADY'S HEROIC PART IN
 RECENT TRAGEDY AT WARRIOR

ed a shot gun. Dr. Bibbs testified that he and Gibbs were good friends and in the habit of using one another's fishing tackle, shotguns etc, and often took them without hesitation or notification, so he thought nothing of this instance.
 Witnesses said they heard shots fired and immediately after found Gibbs lean ing against the building in front of Dr. Bbbs office. This was about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. He died in about five min utes. One witness stated John Brake ran towards the wounded man and asked, Did that get him?" John Brake had shot gun and O. c. Brake had a pistol. Deputy Sheriff R. D. Blackburn then made his appearance and placed the Brakes under arrest. O. c. Brake was brought to Birmingham that night and John Brake was brought to Birmingh ham the next day. They were locked up in the county jail.
 Killed With Buckshot.
 Dr. Young testified as to the nature of the wounds. He said Gibbs was wounded with buck shot, one taking effect in the cavity of the heart, causing death, the
 
 other lodging in his hip
 One witness testified that Will Gibbs, a brother of the man who was killed. had been in the race for alderman the day before in opposition to o. c. Brake, who was elected Nothing was brought olt to show that this had any connection with the trouble.
 Late in the afternoon O. C. Brake took the stand He said he intended to go to Cullman that afternoon and went to the depot. He saw Thomas Gibbs on the platform. Brake, in speaking of Gibbs, said: "He looked like he wanted to kill me-" He went to the ticket agent and asked to be allowed to stay in his office saying some one who wanted to kill him was at the depot. While in the office he wrote a note to his brother. The note was introduced in evidence and read as fol- lows: John, load my gun with buckshot and bring 1t to me at once. o. c. Brake" The note was written on telegraph blank and was sent to his brother John Brake. Witness said his brother soon came to the depot. Gibbs was then stand ing in front of Dr. Bibbs' office and said: 70 (curslng him), I'll kill you" The brothers were standing near the plat form. Witness said Gibbs raised his gun and he reached for the gun in his broth- CTS hand. but John Brake fired instead of giving it to him.
 The testimony of John Brake was to the same effect.
 Expert Shot.
 Witness stated that Brake was an ex- pert shot, and 1t was known he could shoot well without raising a gun to his shoulder. Brake claims he shot with the gun at his side, instead of first placing it to his shoulder.
 The Brakes said Gibbs fired about the same time John Brake pulled the trigger of his gun. To substantfate this other witnesses stated a tree not far distant had been glazed by bullet, and 1t looked though the shot came from Gibbs po- sition.
 No testimony was brought out to show exactly what led up to the trouble thar resulted fatally to Gibbs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
BODY FOUND IN TRUNK.
Coroner at knoxvne Begins an Inter
 estIng Investigation.

Knoxville, February 27.-Coroner Hack ney today began an inquest over the dead body of a man found in zinc trunk at the county cemetery. The jury after hear ing several witnesses adjourned until Monday, when the Investigation will be resumed. Sexton Payne testified that a man brought the trunk to the cemetery. but he could not state the name of the party.
 A drainage tube in the neck indicates that it likely came from a dissecting table.
 Squire Puffat of the investigation com mittee Is now examining all the burial certificates and other papers issued in connection with pauper burials for the past six years. When his examination is concluded 1t is expected additional ar- rests may be made if the papers reveal evidence that is anticipated. The commit tee has up to this time opened 331 graves. and 2e5 of these have been found to con- tain empty cofflns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Miss MYrIice Brakes Presence
 of Mind and Bravery CASE OF BRAKE BROTHERS
Testimony at the Preliminary Hearing Yesterday-John Brake Fired the Fatal Shot, But He Claims
 SeIf-Defense.

The preliminary hearing of o. c. Brake and John Brake, charged with the mur- der of Thomas Gibbs at Warrior Febru- ary r, was continued before I. H. Ben ners, justice of the peace yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. At o'clock in the afternoon all of the direct testimony had been taken and today few wit nesses in rebuttal will be put on the stand. It is probable the case will be concluded some time this afternoon.
 John Fired Fatal Shot.
 The testimony yesterday shows that John Brake fired the shot that killed Gibbs. He did not deny that he killed Gibbs. but pleads self-defense. In his plea he is supported by a number of witnesses, some of whom testified that Gibbs fired a shot in the direction of the Brake brothers. the evidence being cir cumstantial, as none of the witnesses saw the shooting.
 The defendants testimony that Gibbs fired at them was in the shape of a broken twig of a tree, the fact that be- fore he secured a shotgun it contained three shells. and when examined after wards had only two loaded shells and one empty one.
 Young Lady's Heroic Act.
 The most interesting feature of the testimony was that which referred to Miss Myrtice Brake, a sister of the de- fendants, who, after the shooting, and when a large crowd had collected, placed her self between her two brothers and several relatives of the man who had been shot, to prevent further trouble. Witnesses stated that soon after the crowd collected it looked as though there would be further trouble. as two broth CTS of Gibbs displayed weapons. They stood to one side and the Brake boys were at a short distance. The sister of the Brakes ran between her brothers and the two Gibbs and pleaded for them not to shoot. At this weapons were lowered and friends of the men finally restored peace.
 Witnesses for the State.
 The testimony of the witnesses for the state was that Gibbs walked by the dental office of Dr. Carter Bibbs and reaching through a hole in the glass window secur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

When you feel bad, take Hoods Sarsa- parilla. It will make you decidedly better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
GENERAL BANKIRH BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
 DIRECTORS.

Arthur w. Smith. President; James Bowron. J. M. Caldwell. s. L. Earle W H. Kettig. R. S. Munger, W. q. North ington. Tom. o. Smith, Vice President; James Spence, R. A. Terrell, James T. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
"RIack Patti Troubadours."

bTdCk FdNtI TTUuUduUUTs'
 Black Pattis Troubadours gave a very creditable performance at the Jefferson yesterday afternoon and last night. The company Is composed entirely of negroes. and their ragtime songs, dances and spe- cialties were good. Slssiaretta Jones has not lost any of the strength of her voice, and though it Is not quite so melodious as of yore, she Is entertaining. After q medley of general foolishness the per formance concluded with selections from grand opera As rule these were pleas ing, though the lack of good chorus work made the desired ensemble effect rather difficult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
At the eIIou.

Even the heavy rain of last night did not stop people from going to the Bijou. The audience was very large. considering the night, and even the management was surprised at It's size.
 The last performances of By the Sad Sea. Waves" will be at the matinee today and tonights performance. Eoxt week the company will play "A Tsxls Steer and the advance sale is already large. The sale of seats for the matinee today gives promise of one of the largest in the history of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
GERMAN BANK OF PULLMAN. Will Be Ready for Business About
 March 1-CapitaI of $5O,ooO.

J. H. Crawford of Jasper, and P. P. Hunter of Cincinnati and associates have organized the German Bank of Cullman. with a capital of s50,OoO. The officers of the bank will be J. H. Karter. president; John Beyer vice-presidont. and J. H. Kramer, cashier. The new institution will be open for business about the first of March
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
LECTURE AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Charles McMurry oi Illinois Here
 Today.

Charles McMurry will lecture at the High school this morning at 9:3o o'clock normal school and Is enroute to Florida to spend some weeks. after attending a convention of superintendents of edu- cation at Cincinnati. MT. McMurry is deeply interested in educational work and will lecture in Birmingham at the special request of Supt. J. H. Phll'ps. All interested in the work of education are invited to be present and hear him this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

All kinds of cuts. Age-Hersld m graying Department. :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Ss.ssT.s55.11
ss,ss7,s55.17

ARTHUR ". SMITH. President. TOM O. SMITH. Vice President W. H. MANLY. Cashier.
 HENSON CAIN Assisfant Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

AT THE BIJOU. Matinee today-Bijou Musical Com. edy company in By the Sad Sea Waves"