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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
Appetite of a Whale.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
A whales appetite is phenomenal. His
chief diet consists of jelyfish. He has
simply to open his mouth and paddle
along leisurely In order to take In jelly
fish by the wagon load. Such Is the
method adopted by the whalebone whale.
TIE sperm whale, on the contrary, cap
lures huge squids, weighing often several
tons. Like his brother, the whalebone
whale, he must be constantly on the
lookout for food otherwise he would
starve. AS many as fourteen seals have
been taken from a thirty-foot 'Ailler."
other fishes OF enormous appetites are
not uncommon. The bluefsh for ex-
ample, thrives sardines and other
small fish. Assuming that one buefish
eats ten small fish day. 1t has been fig
ured that 1T requires 10000, 0OO. 900 sardines
to feed the 1,OOO,0 200. 900 bluefsh on our
coasts every summer. Most curious of
all eaters is the hydra-a strange
creature that can be turned inside out
without impairing its appetite or its pow
# to eat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
ENGINEER w. A. PERSlNG.
BY cAsslUs M. STANLEY.

1t is a peculiar fact that men endowed
with the greatest courage and who dis
play the greatest heroism under trying
circumstances have a maximum amount
of modesty.
Locomotive engineers are almost in
variably modest men and shrink from
having their deeds and good qualities pro
claimed to the world. And modesty Is
commendable quality in a hero and IN
stead of diminishing goes long way
toward increasing the esteem and respect
in which he is held.
There are no greater heroes than the
men at the throttle and there is no class
of men with greater modesty about this
heroism than they. But every day. IN
spite of their modesty. something Is nap
pening to bring to the attention of the
world the fortitude and pluck SHOWN by
men of this class.
When John Bib, the Tennessee engii-
Ger who was killed in a frightful wreck
the other day, lay crushed and bleeding
under his cab, he said to those who wefe
trying to relieve his agonies Don't
bother about me; go and look after the
women and children in the coaches. =
Many a man has been famed in song
and story for less heroism than this.
There Is a movement in knoxville to
erect a suitable monument to hin, and
the case is but another example OF the
forgetfulness of self and the thoughtful
ness for those In his care constantly
shown by these heroes in overalls.'
When a man sees an engineer old in
the service still sticking to his post in
spite of his gray hairs and long flowing
beard he should feel like taking off his
hat to him.
For Thirty-two Years.
w. A. Persing. at present running the
engine of the Winfield accommodation
train No. 2O9 and 2lO of the Frisco. has
been at the throttle thirty-two years. He
was born in southern Michigan 81 years
ago and had his first experience as an en-
gineer on the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific. but came to Birmingham about
sixteen years ago, and during all that
time has been with the Frisco He is
now running engine No 101, the same one
he ran out of Memphis the mrs. day ne
began with the Frisco.
Mr. Persing's excessive modesty is
shown by the fact that he has not had
photograph made of himself for sixteen
years.
He SAYS he has been particularly for>
tunate about accidents during his railroad
career. The only one he has had of any
consequence whatever since being with
the Frisco was a small head-end collision
about a year ago in which no one was
hurt The most serious thing he has had
was unfortunate for himself alone.
| About seven years ago while he was
| on his engine in The UNION station in Biz
| mingham- looking her over ant tightening
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
Royal Italian Band.

The programme to be rendered by
Claiming Ellery's Royal Italian band.
which comes to the Jefferson theater next
Thursday and Friday and Friday mat
inee, never consists alone of classical Sc
lections. A sufficient number of popular
selections and marches is always includ-
ed in each programme to insure its
being enjoyable to everybody, and not
alone to those who are highly educated
In music, though the band has demon
strated that the best music properly in
terpreted and fittingly rendered is always
the most enjoyable to all, for it appeals
most strongly to a mans best nature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
At the Biiou.

When the Bijou orchestra has played
the opening overture tomorrow night
Stage Manager Ellis will touch a button
and the fymen in the stage galleries will
release the weights that control the cur
tain which will be lifted to introduce
the feature acts that vaudeville Manager
Jake Wells has sent here to entertain his
patrons this week, and the theatregoers
are promised bill that will represent the
best obtainable talent.
Approaching the fact that a large part
of the representative clientele of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15

Richardson of the "Spite House. 1t had
been tied up since Richardson's death
by his chldren's contest over the will
The income from this money. DR.. Warner
says, he feels ought to be put to som'
philanthropic purpose. He will devote Il
to the support OF himself and his family
as he will no longer receive a pastor'i
salary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
Douay Bibles Supplied for School Us,

From the New York Sun.
AS result of the editorial in The Sun
of Sunday week concerning the reading
of the Bible in the public schools meet
ms of the City School superintendent
on Saturday decided to include the
Douay Bible In the list of supplies and
to permit any teacher who may desire to
do so to call for such Bibles for use
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
Read AID OF snyder-And0e
Co. on page seven.

We sell everything that ii
planted. Goddens Seed Store i
zOI8 lst ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15

Thousands of new patrons have taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla this season. You
should try 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al The JEFFERSON.

Vests Minstrels-Wednesday mat
inee and night.
Royal italian Band-Thursday and
Friday matinee and night.
1.-THE Wrong Mr.. Wright"-Satu
matinee and night.
At THE BlJOU.
Vaudeville all week, with nnatinees
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15

Asparagus and Rhubarb
Roots. Goddens Seed Store,
2OlS lst ave.
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up some bolts to be sure she was safe,
he lost his hold ad fell to the ground.
AS he fell he struck his side against the
standpipe in the staten, whict caused
pleurisy to set in and he says he has
never entirely recovered from the effects
of the fall. He lost about six months
work and during that time had to undergo
three surgical operations.
Narrow Escapes.
But although Mr.. Persing has had no
serious accidents with his engine and
train he has had some very narrow es-
capes.
A number of years ago. when The pres
ent town of Winfield did not exist and was
not even a flag station. Mr.. Peisng made
a very fortunate stop one night where
, the town is now.
1t had been raining for a couple of
days and running an engine vas very
precarous business. FL had !,ter YER.
anxious about the condition % the track
all during the run and when he reached
the little siding at Winfield something
prompted him 20 stop the engine and
get down and LOOK her over. There was
no reason in the world for stopping as
they usually went by the sidins at full
speed.
He looked the engine over carefully
and found everything Ill right, but still
something warned him not TO proceed. He
went back to the conductor and told him
he was not going any further: that he
had a feeling something was wrong The
! conductor relied on his juds ment and they
began to investigate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15

How can you afford to be
without an accident policy in
the Travellers?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
Track Had Washed Away.

Within fifty yards of where the engine
stood they found the entire track washed
away by the floods and a wide. rushing
torrent of water ten feet ceep, flowing
along where there had formerly been "a
small culvert The stream was wide
enough for the whole train to have gone
in and to have drowned every passen-
ger aboard.
Mr.. Persng says that was luck. He Is
a very domestic man and loves his home
life He has a very pretty little cottage
at West end, where he and his wife live
alone. both of their daughters being
married. One of them is Mrs. c. w. Wor-
rell. whose husband Is a groceryman at
West End, and the other Mrs. F. b. Orr,
now living near Danville. Ala.
Mr.. Persing has been married thirty
two years and he says he don't believe
anybody can show a happier home than
his has been during that time. He is
highly esteemed by railroad men and on
account of his age he is known among
them as "Uncle Bob ana Dad
His fireman. who has Mr.. Persing' $
fullest confidence. is c. ]. Martin, son of
Justice Martin of Birmingham.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Gen. Hamilton at chickzoarc,

Chattanooga. Tenn. Oct. 20.-Gener
al tra-niIton and party left at noon roI
TT Riley whore they witnessed p re-
view CT the Seventh cavalry at Caur
Thomas this morning and they ex
pressed admiratlon at tho intricate
monkey drill executed by Colonel Nor
Ton ; men. General Hamilton was
SHOWN marked attention, and, courte
sl"S while here and expressed him.
self as delighted at having an oppor
snhisy to study the Chickamauga bat
tie field.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are hereby forbidden tn
uespasS III any manner whatsoever NM,
my 'aAI". ANDTEW MlTCuELL
~ f..
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Hotel In Cpelika Burned.

Opelika, Ala, Oct. 20:-rne Coop
er hotel was burned Monday morning
entailing loss Of $4,000 with $ll..
900 insurance. The flames originated
in the kitchen and nothing was left
except the walls 1t was owned by
Mrs. B. y. Cooper and B. A. and L..
NJ. Cooper, and was built of pressed
brick and granite. three stories hi~r
The guests of the hotel had marrow
escapes. saving only their hand bag
gage. The hotel was burned
years ago, and the present building
succeeded it. The Coopers have con-
fluctcd the hotel for forty-odd years
1t will be rebuilt.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
DIVORCED PAIR HAVE DUEL.
Sensational Affair Takes Place In the
State of North Carolina.


Kinston, \. c., Oct. 20.-A sensa
tional shooting affair has just oc'
Cured is miles from here in which
Mrs. Richard Ward. the divorced wife
of Cook e. Stroud, and Stroud ex'
changed shots with each other to their
mutual injury.
Mrs. Ward, whose husband is In
the government service in Philadei
phia. was visiting here and went to
the home of her former husband, Mr.
Stroud. from whom she was divorced
two years ago.
She demanded possession Of heI
children. Stroud refused to give then
up. A quarrel ensued, when both sho
each other.
The woman says Stroud shot first
Mrs Ward fled after the first ex
change OF shots, Stroud, it is said
pursued her and fred at her with 1
shotgun. The shot took effect il
her face. and bosom.
Neither Mrs. Ward nor Stroud 4
dangerously wounded.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
SanfHr Sinings.
nWhen the cold wind comes
"hat viii robin do then, poor
thiropD

WHAT Viii ill., reHi.' All" WI. Tln4 comes
thingy', W. '''eh' poor
Mr.. + p J..o, :;
mires buvin, cntto,, " hr noT az " MT
heard wiaI Mil ; or srU Uoi l. l.; nave not
for. 10 'oy'"e
Mr. r \ K.oho.
so:iatc, whose nam" f,,iaT I"" d" as
have boucht tray1I;n a''s" 20 9+t'
and will tTv thoi, .nron.;so ,,iS S'n 9u'h'
that, ' p''"''ce hand on
A good steady rain fol, III H.
Saturday, and sG,tsJ intn 1 an an "'y
lust The kiaj E,rmnrs nnn,i ''i0 .ne SOIL
the grain viii nnmo ue', ~ anu no"
stand, and far,ocrs c,, ~ h,. ~ 6'o9
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
>afsa,cked In Court by NeJress.

GaGsden, Ala. Oct: 2O.-Rcckie Per.
due, the black female desperate OF
Etowah county, was trie before Judge
Discue, charged with assaulting Mrs.
Smith; sswhite woman. Beckey be.
came so Snraged at Mrs. Smiths ev.
idence, which was very dana ging, that
she sprang upon Mrs. Smith, Knocked
her down. and was in a fair way o
doing her bodily harm when pulled
off by deputies.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Bought Their Countryman's Life.

Vancouver, B. c., Oct. 20.-Three
Chinese are charged with the murder
of another Chinaman at French Bar
S"'u ''r''r The trial will begin
prisoners have induced the third on,i
oloest TO accept the Cnus of tho CRIME
me provisional police say that, r,,
lowing Chinese custom, the two
sonng prisoners have paid the o,5o,,
man for his life.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23

| Inere was notice publ. lei las,
week that the Merhodist ch,rnh
World be dedicated Bird Sunday in
Ocs"6cr, and some people wc.o in =
4uo' day oyvr it. No one here Ind
ever heard that it would be 3rd sun.
day the Presbyterian day, and was
trying 10 figure which church n
g, t., but soon learned that q mis-.
take hat been made. Several DcopIe
came dcwn from Union to be at the
Hmcu'callon' but were disappointed.
bus really the church will be dedi.
c'1eI some tine within six weeks
out talicd to ic~rn the date. rs.
try - set hat however.
1t lei 70 my lot to be in attend
"nce up n coHrt last week &C UHiN S
ana l l"'ght as well say that | en-
Joyed myself, as i. was not Irft -
ne whether | would be there ~
not and So just made the most If
I'' an' l was among friends, and
our county. u
l listened we'll, took good notice
"hi'e IN the Court House. to lear,
something about law, yet / am one
VINO docs not care to be runn;,o ..to
law. While l was attepdi1g II
I'ald over several nights in the cjtv
spent some of those nights as the
guest OF Mr.. |. Frank Peakc Ciam
o, Court, Mr.. J. ". Sanders, Shcr
III and Mr.: NJ. W. Bobo. merchant
! These gentlemen have oeen par.~naj
friends OF mine, ever since I f.a.
K, kne" them, and of course I enioynd
@ 'ne'r hospitality, and appreciated Tie |
same. These gentlemen are nornlar r
al over the county. because Of tInir
prominent ptsiions, but if you wa,n |
intimately acquainted as 7 ,hou
would be more 50, because Of tbo;r
k!"GIess of heart, and genuine hos.
p''a'!ty. One day | dined with the
family of Mr.. e J.. Clark
On 'q Man street. Most of you know
Mr.. L. l.. Clark, | guess, and " hsyo
'ee' treated Just splendidiy by him
n % 'n9 Cotton Mills store, but YOU
v?Hit be more thoughtfuIiy enter
a'"e1 at his home by his entire f,m
ly' l appreciate the kind hospiral
y "f those families and also Of al,
nerds as beicg notLing but ecnpinn
~ Tue week l. had a very pleasant
m"' only slight spell of indisna.
tlon | ran afoul Of
was "courting' all of the week
'' never c9urted biz while I was
.cre, / haven't got into the "l.ang
1t and | do. no; know wham T
ILL., hnt never mind that now.
Hey DENVER,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
POBO WAN Is TO SEE YOU.

NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
Az ready prepared, no trouble, AID
sure TO succeed. Also Georgia Cane
Molassess, New Orleans Molasses or
Maple Syrup good enough to snif the
taste OF the most exacting. The Union
Grocery Company. It
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Shot Wife and Self.

:fTw Ycrk. Oct 20.-,Because hi;
young wife refused to live with him.
John McClQsliey, OF Newark, \. j.
has iirel several shots at her wound'
Ing ber in the head. He then twrnei
ae NJ on himself, fireda shot, .''t
IL onase , rkk:ed. McCloskey wasyF
1it. Nl'- The Woman Will recover.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23

nUR DAIRY BU TIER Il MAX.
~ ing a reputation that we are justly
proud of We get it fresh two or three
times each week, and it vii! dc you
good to us3 pound of il The Union
Grocery Co IL
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
POBO SELLS STOVES AND FUR
~ nitue. II

THE UNION GROCERY CON-
- paby does not sell its goods by try
ing TO convince you that every othei
merchant is thief and a rascal. We
buy the best that we can find of eyprv-
thing, we employ the best men tbaL W.
know, our every effort i5 to give salts
faction and we lay down the chaIlenpe
that if you are not one Of our customers
and will try us f"r n moutI, we will
make it so satisfactory that you will al.
ways be our friend. II
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
MNISSIONERS ASK
FOR FURTHER LIGHT
Not Clear as TO Power to Compel
Policemen to Pay Debts.

The papers in the case of Policeman
r. c. UppeTman, of the Police Depart
ment, for non-payment of debt, have
been referred to the Corporation Coun-
sci second time, for the determina-
tion of the question as to whether or not
the Commissioners must adhere to the
ruling of the trial board and compel
Private Upperman TO pay his debt.
The Corporation Counsel. on August
.. submitted an opinion in the case in
which he held that as judgment against
Upperman had been given by justice of
the peace, and he had been ordered by
the trial board to pay the debt. the Com
missioners should approve the papers.
On August II. communication was re-
ceIved by the Commissioners from ].
Reed Corey. attorney for Upperman. de-
claring there is no warrant In law for
the existence of police trial board. and
stating that the judgment against Upper
man has no legal existence before the
executive authorities of the District OF
Columbia.
Major Sylvester is of the opinion that
the clause was inserted in the manual
with view to requiring members of the
board to pay their honest debts for the
necessaries of life, not contemplating an
exigency like the one which has just
arisen.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
THE 5[EWS OF GEORGETOWN
DISSATISFIED
MARKET.

The reply of tn. lissioners to the
eHect that they had no power to lease
the Georgetown Market. on NJ Street,
20 an Individual, has created much dis
appointment in Georgetown. 1t is be-
IleVed that under private management
the market would become a much more
creditabie institution than it is now. At
'He present time, though splendidly sit
uated' the market is occupied by only
Iew produce and meat dealers, and the
great majority of the stands are vacant.
Al present the building is market
ohly IN name. Georgetown, therefore.
occupied the conspicuous position of
being place of 20, 900 inhabitants with
out market The income from the mar
ket at present never exceeds the ex-
penses more than 81 or So.
Another feature of the market plan
that is causing some comment is the
recent order of the Commissioners re-
questing the market master, the vener-
able William H. Williams, to furnish
ndellty bond. He handles no cash, and his
duties consist principally in seeing that
the market is kept clean. The rents.
which amount TO but 81 200 or 81 300 a
year, are paid by the lesses at the Dis
trict Building.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
POLICE NAN REDUCED
FOR ACCEPTING LUNCH
SalOonkeeper Was the Host, and
Charges Were Filed.

Commissioner Macfarland has ap-
proved a recommendation made by Ma
jor Sylvester, transferring Precinct De-
tective c. c. Estes to street duty in uni
form This is the outcome of a case
which has given the Police Depart
ment much concern because of its COM
plicated nature Detective Estes was re-
ported as having been the guest of Zie-
man, saloon keeper. at the corner of
Tenth and F Streets northwest at
luncheon and Entertainments" The
testimony adduced showed that
the officer had paid for some of his Iun-
cheons. and that at other times The
luncheons had been given him. Major
Sylvester, in his Endorsement, says:
The report of Captain Pearson shows
the entertainment had by Private Estes
was not on demand or solicitation, but
accepted from one engaged in a line of
business over which the police have sur
veillance, and the tendency to frequently
partake of such entertainments. under
these conditions, 1t is believed, is Get-
rimental to the welfare and discipline
of the police force.
''In view of the finding and recommen-
dation Of Captain Pearson, believe that
the interests of all will be best sub
served If Private Estes is transferred,
and returned to street duty, with a
warning that any future violation OF the
rules or regulations on his part tend
ing to bring reflection on the Police De-
partment will be followed by a more
severe penalty"
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
CHARTERS GRANTED
TO CORPORATIONS

Articles of the incorporation of the
Coen Vessel Propelling System Com
pany of the District of Columbia have
been fled with the Recorder of Deeds
The purpose is to acquire the United
States patents. for the United States and
its territories, issued to Charles NJ.
Coen. for apparatus for the propulsion
of vessels. the building of boats, yachts,
and TO build wharves.
The capital stock is SO, 900, and the
incorporators are James A. Black
Charles NJ. Embrey. and Virgil NJ.
Fookes-
a certificate of the incorporation of
the Maryland Wine and Liquor Company
has been filed. The organization has a
capital stock of $4,000. The incorpora-
tors are as follows: Jacob Kronheim
Frank G. Graf, and Philip Kronheim.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
FALL FROM A SCAFFoLD.

While working in a new building at
Twenty third Street and New York Ave-
nue. yesterday. William Roche. ffty-two
years old, of 1896 Fourth Street north
west. and John Baut, thirty-hve years
old. of 81 Seventh Street northwest.
carpenters, were precipitated TO the
basement by the falling of a scaffold
The men were hurried TO the Emer-
gency Hospital. where it was found that
they had escaped with numerous bruises
and decorations. none OF which was seri-
Gus
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

". H. Young. 2S. and Nancy Bell Jew
ell, l9. both Of Fairfax county, Va.
Roger S. Williams, %, and Laura V.
johnson, 20, both of Rockville. Md
Charles W. II. Williams. 80, Lees
burg. Va, and Lena Fisher, 23, Prince
William county. Va.
Fenton w. Crown. %. and Maude ].
Hess. %.
Frank Stewart. %, and Gertrude Luck
ett,@ 21.
Joseph Boston, %. and Lottie Curtis,
L.
A. X. Raynes, %. and Mary E. Stamp
er, 26. both Richmond. Va.
Rudolph johnson, %, and Anna Beane,
Cesare E Casassa. 81. and Lillian
Reedy. IS.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
DISTRICT MAY LEASE
WHARFlNG PRIVILEGES

Corporation Counsel A. B. Duvall. in
an opinion made public yesterday holds
that the Commissioners have authority
to lease wharfing privileges on the East
ern Branch. The question was brought
to the attention of the Commissioners
through the application of two brick
companies for the lease of wharf1ng priv
ileges. The Commissioners were not sure
as to the construction of the law in
cluding the Eastern Branch. and accord
ingly submitted the matter to their
counsel.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
DEATH RECORD

The following deaths have been re.
ported 10 the Health Office for ths
twenty-four hours ending at noon to
day:
Philip Semme. IS years.
Mary Poinsett. 90 years
Robert H. Graham, 55 years.
Jennie Fcote, 80 years.
Kate Madison, SO years.
Edward II. Ross, 81 years.
William Merkle. "a years.
Stonewall J. Ackers, 16 years.
Gertrude Nash. ! year.
Dorothy r Scott. months.
Alice Rucker, months.
John L. Reh, ] day.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
GASOLINE EXPLOSION

Russell Miller. fourteen years old, OF
lis Florida Avenue northwest. was fill
ing lighted torches with gasolene at the
filtration plant on First Street north
west, last night shortly before midnight,
when there was a small explosion. The
boy was badly burned about the right
hand and arm. He was taken to Freed
mans Hospital for treatment