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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
DUELS AND DUELlSTS.

The old story of the Irishman who called man out for expressing disbelief in his having seen anchovies growing on tree, and when his opponent lay wound ed on the ground repentantly owned to suddenly remembering it was capers he meant, may be an invention, but duels have been fought for equally trivial reasons One of the members of Louis xvIII's bodyguard fought three times In one day: the first with a gentleman who had offended by looking askew at him; next with one who had looked him hard in the face. and thirdly with stranger who had passed by without deigning to look at him at all.
 Men disinclined to make targets of themselves in obedience to a conventional code of honor have often got out of the difficulty by availing themselves of the right accorded to the challenged to choose the weapons. A Missouri back woodsman daunted his antagonist by in- sisting upon a combat with rawhides. limited to half an hours duration. An old whaling captain declared he would fight with harpoons or not at all an al- lciHdLlAc uSCiuc0 ny HE coftiSdl <A French journalist, fonder of fun than of fighting on being challenged, accepted the cartel with, "Of course, I claim the choice of weapons. You wish to. kill me; I will do my best to kill you. Good. have in my house twenty loaves of siege bread which I have kept for souvenirs We will sit down and eat against each other. One of us is sure to die." Know ing by experience the nature of siege bread, the challenger did not care to run the risk involved in such a contest, and, like sensible fellow laughed and shook hands.
 Shot at Tree.
 Equality satisfactory in its results was the very wise method adopted by two Americans, who. having fallen in love with one lady, found 1t necessary to set tie by force of arms which should re- tire from the field. Having no desire to hurt one another, they concluded the matter could be decided by proving which was the better shot by each trying his skill at a tree.
 In another duel without danger only one of the parties concerned was. aware of the innocent character of the en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Warns Against Marrying MlllIonaIrss.

New York Letter in Chicago Tribune.
 Special Master In Chancery Thomas An- derson, sitting at Trenton. New Jersey. granted a divorce to Mrs. Daniel T. Camp bell from her millionaire husband, who is member of the Watts-Campbell Engine Construction company of Newark. today after one of the most sensational and bitterly contested divorce cases in the history of the state By her victory the young and pretty plaintiff, who appeared in court attired in a gown of laces and chiffon, also obtains the custody of their two children. Elizabeth and Robert
 Mrs. Campbell testified that she had married at the age of IT,, soon after grad uating from fashionable school. and that the glamor of campbell's wealth had blinded her.
 "A woman can make no greater mis- take than to marry a millionire." sh& declred, with emphasis. By experic and observation I have learned that they generally acquire vicious habits along with their wealth until they believe themselves superior to the cares and responsibilities of ordinary people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

counter. This was General Putnam, who, being challenged by a young officer, pro- posed that each should sit upon pow der keg, with a lighted fuse in the bung As he would hear of no other terms the general had his way At the appointed time the belligerents took their seats; the fuses were ignited The veteran watched the progress of the fiames-as well as he might-with unmoved countenance. Not so his opponent. he took intense interest in the fast-lessenlng match. and when the flame got suggestively near the bung- hole showed his possession of the better part of valor by Jumping off the keg and making for the open, till arrested by Putnam roaring out, Hold on, my boy; it's only onion seed!'
 A Pair of Dusky DueIIsts.
 With commendable discretion did some fun-loving rascals act when called upon to assist a couple of colored gentlemen of Monticello, Mobile, who. agreeing to diff fer, determined to settle their differences white mans fashion.
 In a very few minutes arrangements were made for bringing the affair off in the orthodox way. The seconds and sur geons stood in a grove hard by. and rifles loaded with blank cartridges were placed in the hands of the bellicose pair. They presented a curious contrast. one being as cool as the proyerbial cucumber, while the other was nervous and excited-a veritable black Bob Acres.
 When his eye caught the gleam of the rife barrel he exclaimed, Look here, gentlemen, dis ere guns too bright for me" and tried to leave his ground. till brought to a sense of his position by an intlmation from his second that If he at- tempted to stir he would shoot him down. Dropping his gun, the frightened fellow seized his second by the waist and placed him between himself and the leveled weapon of the foe.
 The barricade quickly removed itself, and then the negro fled the scene at rac- ing speed followed by the shouts of de- rision from the amused onlookers.
 When Egan and Curran met to decide their quarrel with the pistols aid, the former complained that he might as well fire at a razor's edge as at his adversary's thin body while he himself offered as fair a mark as a turf stack; whereupon his ready -witted foe declared he had no desire to take any undue advantage. and was willing to let his size be challsed out on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
AT EDWIN MARkHAM's HOME.
The Man With the Hoe" as He An.
 peared to Close Observer.
From the New York Herald.
 Place where passing sol,ls can rast

From the New York Herald
 Place where passing souls can rest.
 On their way and be their best.
 This Is the alluring inscription on the lobby outside the den of the poet who ia known to all the civilized world as the author Of "The Man With the Hoe" And no two lines could give A more aie- quate idea of the restfulness and coneen- trated sunshine to be found in the study where a truly great man evolves poetry which will live forever.
 MT Markham's sanctum fig bright and airy It contains five windows command ing view of wood and field which im- part to Westerleigh charmingly rural appearance such as some of the more cit- flied home centres in Staten Island can boast. Books line the walls from floor to ceiling and shelves of all shapes and sizes groan under their weight Wild flowers and apple blossoms, artistically arranged in bowls and vases, fill the place with sweet odors. And there at his deslA between two windows, sits the master poet bending over his work.
 In fiction hero with a 'Ieonine head is often presented to us, but in every day life the type is rarely seen. To all how ever who have had the pleasure of meet ing MT. Markham the adjective will ap- pear to have been coined specially for him. "Leonine" Is the only word with which to describe his grand head and mane of thick white hair A heavy beard and moustache partly hide mouth as sweet and sensitive as a woman's. and from beneath the broad forehead look out brilliant brown eyes. seeming to gaze straight through one in search of the soul. A physiognomist would love to study his face, because 1t shows in every line the refinement and dignity of a mighty intel lect and a combination of strength, sim plicity and sweetness which is the key note to his character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Some New Skirts

June Clearance Sale Prices. $6.75, worth $1ooo-
 Ladies' man-tailored Dress Skirt, of all wool batiste, black or navy, B. piece tunic, edged with silk braid, very hobby.
 $7.5o, worth $e.oo--
 Ladies' man-tailored Walking Skirt of al wool crash, pretty shades of gray, panel front, hips trimmed with folds of goods, beautiful flare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
COlOred Dress Goods At Great Reductions for the Last Two Days of the
 June Clearance Sale

Apron Ginghams, all colors, all sizes of checks, 71-2c quality, 5Lac.
 Sheer figured Lawns, light grounds, all colors, 5e.
 French Lawns, very sheer, dark or light grounds, pretty patterns, 712c.
 Yardswide Madras, raised cords, neat designs, fast colors, 1oc.
 French Batiste, best quality, light grounds, new styles, 12L2o.
 Embroidered swisses, dark or light, stripes or figures, very sheer, 15c.
 Silk Tissue, light ground, Dresden designs, 59c quality, 200.
 Fiji de Soie. exact reproduction of foulard silk, 59c quality, 29c.
 French Organdies, finest quality. very pretty uesigns, 35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
A Sale of Black Taffeta Silks Finest Qualities at Big
 Reductions.

1s-inch, rich ustre. soft finish. 69c quality, 45c.
 27-inch. rich lustre, soft finish. s1.0o quality, 72o.
 S6-inch, rich lustre. soft finish, s1.26 quality, s5c.
 22-inch, wear guaranteed, ssc Qual- 1t. 700.
 e7-inch, wear guaranteed. S1oo Qual- ty, 79c.
 06-inch, wear guaranteed, e1.s5 0ual- ity, 9sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Worse Than a Battle.

From the Topeka Journal
 Thirty-one persons were killed and 2.772 injured in connection with Fourth of July celebrations last year, but the country is looking forward to celebrating In the same old way in a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Her Status.

From Judge.
 Skinny shawhan-who's dat lady over dere?
 Mickey o'Tun-Dat ain't no lady; dat's me mudder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
PERRY ORGANIZES
 FOR EDUCATION
WILL ESTABLISH AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR coUNTY-eREAT ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED.

Marion, September 9.-(SpeciaD-A large and representative body of the citizens of Perry county met in the court house Sat urday to organize an educational asso- ciation for the purpose of establishing an efficient system of public schools in the county. The organization was effected with unanimity, and the following off, cers were elected:
 w. H. Tayloe of Uniontown, president; J. B. Shivers of Marion, vice-president; J. A Moore of Marion, treasurer; A. M. Spessard of Uniontown, executive secre- tary; H. o. Murfee of Marion. recording and corresponding secretary.
 In adopting a constitution the associa- tion raised a handsome fund by private subscription in order to begin at once the execution of the plans and policies of the association. These include local taxation county supervision and control the em- ployment of only efficient teachers and a professional educator to give all his time to the work of county superintendent
 The meeting was marked by the untver- sal enthusiasm and the generous support accorded the movement. President Abet- crombie delivered able address in which he commended the zeal and wis dom of the people of Perry in inaugurat- ing such a work. The association en- dorsed the proposed summer school at the state university as offering an oppor- , tunity to the teachers of the state to se- cure more adequate training for their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
PRATT CITY.
Real Estate Market Looking Up--Largc
 School Attendance.

Pratt City, September 9.-(Special.)- Pratt City's real estate market is looking up.
 The public schools have opened with the largest attendance in it's history, all the furnaces. coke ovens and mines are run ming on full time and the general tone of business in all chanels has a steady and healthy air.
 With the new Frisco system that will be built at an early date, with the annex ing of Frenchtown and with one of the dermen in the state, Pratt City can do naught but prosper
 In the absence of Mayor Hundall, Mayor Pro Tem pr. Stagg was on the bench, as a dispenser of justice.
 There was several interesting cases tried by his honor, one being an ex-police- man charged with disorderly conduct. The cop was found guilty.
 Some trouble is being experienced by the school pupils being unable to get all the text books as the major portion of them have not yet arrived.
 Miss Annie Sullivan will entertain her iiitHuo at lltI upIic iltAl HTludy DnSHl
 The Methodist revival continues and much interest is being manifested. pr. Slaughter of Lafayette, is preaching some excellent sermons and large crowds are in attendance at both morning and evening services.
 Mrs. Minnette of Greensboro Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. K. Cook of this city.
 Walter Donelson left yesterday for Cin- cinnati, where he will visit relatives.
 Miss Vivian Cook has returned from visit to relatives in Greensboro.
 Mrs. Atkinson has returned from New York and the eastern markets where she has been purchasing her fall and winter millinery.
 The Rev. W. w. Wolf, the popular young preacher who has been called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church of this city, will be ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian church next Sunday. after which he will be duly in- stalled pastor of the Pratt City church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Social and Personal.

P. C. Gnatt of Atlanta is in town.
 E. c. Gould and Ed E. Wooten are reg istered at the Ensley hotel
 George B. Tarrant of Birmingham, can didate for tax collector, was in Ensley to- day shaking hands with his friends.
 Miss Nunally is visiting friends in Bir- mingham today.
 Mrs. Ben Lewis, who has been quite i'll is better today.
 Mrs. N. F. Riddle is out again after three weeks illness.
 Charles Chichester and family have re- turned home from Bount Springs.
 Little Miss Violet Palmer, daughter of Mrs. and MT. w. T. Palmer, rendered a birthday party to her little friends this afternoon at her home on Thirteenth street.
 Miss Vivenni of Chattanooga, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. w. l.. Bocke, will return to her home today, where she will attend college during the coming ses- sion.
 The Wylam B. Y. P. U. meets next Fri day night. The subject to be discussed is temperance. There will be several n- teresting papers read and several recita- tions.
 Miss Fannie May Minor and Master Tom Thompson will be at home to their little friends this afternoon at the resi- dence of MT. J. w. Minor.
 MT. George T. Tut has returned from a visit to Talladega.
 Miss Eva Baton of Woodlawn is visit ing Mrs. Dr. Wynne.
 Miss Ethel Tennent entertained a few friends at finch this evening
 E. T. Wilcox, commercial agent of the Frisco system, was in town yesterday
 George H. Sebula, president of the Ala bama Steel and Wire company, was in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
SCIENTISTS MEET
 FOR DISCUSSION
Sir Norman Lockyer Talks of
 University Training
ENGLAND IS DEFICIENT
President of British Association of Scientists Says Great Britain Is
 Far Behind U. S. and Ger
 many as to Endowments.

Southport, Eng, September 9.-The British association for the advancement of science met tonight at the opera house, which was crowded Sir Norman Lockyer delivered his presidential ad- dress, entitled "The Influence of Brain Power on History" During the course of his remarks the president referred at length to the struggle for existence in modern communities, and showed that British industries were suffering from international competition, dwelt on the necessity for a body, such as the Brit ish association, dealing with the organ ization of science and said: Our posi- tion as a nation, our success as mer- chants are in peril. because of our lack of completely efficient universities and our neglect of research.
 We in Great Britain have eleven uni versailles competing with 134 state and privately endowed in the United States and twenty-two state endowed in Ger many. The German state gives to one university more than the British govern ment allows to all the universities and university colleges in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together These are the conditions which regulate the production of brain power in the United States, Germany and Great Britain, re- | spectively, and the excuse of the gov | ernment Is that this Is a matter for private effort Do not our ministers of state know that other civilized countries grant efficient state aid, and further that private effort has provided In Great Britain less than 10 per cent of the sum thus furnished in the United States, in addition to state aid"
 | The president then compared the vast sums spent by the British government on sea power and the small amounts expended on brain power" and advo- cated duplicating the navy bill of 18SS- | 1SS9 $12O, 100000, and devoting that amount to the increase of Great Britains brain power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Social and Personal.

Henry Ozley. who has been i'll with tv- phoid fever, Is improving.
 Tomorrow night the Myrtle Lodge. Knights of Pythias, will meet in their hall and confer the first and second de- grees on two candidates.
 The retail clerks of the InternationaI Protective association held an interesting meeting in Myrtle hall last night.
 The Woodmen of the World meet to- night in Myrtle hall and instruct ten new candidates In the mysteries.
 The uniform text books are being ham, died by the Lewis bookstore. It is os- timated that the people of Bessemer win use s2oo0 worth of books this year.
 Miss Willie Robb returned last night from visit to Tennessee She was ac- companied by Miss Mattie Miller. who will be her guest for some time.
 MT. and Mrs. F. M. Polk returned today to their home in Cook Springs. after a visit to MT and Mrs. J. M. Meachen.
 Col. L. D. Godfrey has gone to Mont gomery on business trip.
 Edmund Philpot and c. ]. Geohegan aro visiting in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
HUNTSVILLE
Negro Pieces Members of His Race
 By Smooth Scheme.

Huntsville, September 9.-(Special) IA United States government has been fieec- ing hundreds of Madison county negroes on the representation that he is enrolling their names for deportation to Liberia. The alleged agent charges each negro a dollar and they are generally eager to get their names on his list when he tells them that if they remain in this coun- try they will be killed by white people. An attempt will be made to capture the der false pretenses.
 The primary election for the nomination of county superintendent of education, to whom a commission will be issued by State Superintendent Hill, will be held in Madison county on September 30, on which date the term of office of the pres- ent incumbent will expire. Superintend- ent Hill requires that the three candi- dates, Dr. Humphrey, M. R. Murray and Prof. S. R. Butler. pledge themselves to resign the office if elected in order that their successor may be elected in the gen. eral election of eo4. Senator Spraggins has introduced in the senate bill making this an elective office.
 The strange crack in the earth in the Cluttsvlle precinct, which created much excitement a year ago following upon re- ports of volcanic and seismic disorders, continues underground half mile from the Burwell place where it was first mo- ticed. A well was recently dug in a di- rect line from this crack and the apera- ture was found at depth of fifty feet. The crack is bottomless, apparently in places and scientists have never agreed upon the cause of the Assure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
BESSEMER.
Egg Thrown at Socialist Speaker.
 Greater Bessemer.

Bessemer September 9.-(SpeciaD-May- or T. T. Huey left today for Montgomery where he goes to oppose the bill intro- duced in the legislature seeking to trans fer the civil jurisdiction of the Bessemer City court to the County court in Bir- mingham. While there he will prepare a bill to be introduced seeking to enlarge the city limits of Bessemer. The pro- posed bill would take into the city over a thousand people and extend two blocks wide to the west and twenty blocks long to the north It would extend from Twen- tieth street, north. to Thirty-second street
 Mayor Pro. Tem. c. B. Rodgers has been dispensing out justice at the police matinee today in the absence of Mayor Huey.
 Oscar Key, negro from Birmingham was arrested here today by the Bessemer police with a stolen bicycle in his possess sion. The wheel was stolen from a gen. tleman in Birmingham yesterday Po- liceman Patton of Birmingham came af- ter the prisoner today and carried him to the city jail in Birmingham.
 National Organizer w. R. HeaIy of Flo rida spoke last night in behalf of the socialist candidate for mayor here, and was the target for a rotten egg thrown by some mischeivous boy. The egg missed its mark and the boy hid in the dark shadows of the Steiner building After Mir Healey had finished his speech, C. H. Spencer took the stand and denounced the thrower of the egg, which was heart fly seconded by the citizens present, among whom were some of the most prominent citizens of Bessemer
 Jeff Rice a negro miner of Abernant was shot and instantly killed at Yolande yesterday by George Rice colored Rice has been living with Locke for several years and the trouble arose out of some difference in board. Locke claims that the killing was done in self-defense. He gave himself up to the authorities and Is now in the county jail at Tuscaloosa. Professor Faulker opened his dancing school tonight with large attendance. The board of education met last night In the city hall and elected Miss Laura Jones to succeed Miss Alice Huey. re. signed.
 Cal Kennedy a negro hack driver. was Knocked down by George Saranto, a Greek, in the latter's place of business this morning. They were both arrested but made bond for their appearance.
 John Smithson. colored, was Knocked down three times by a saloon-keeper last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
LONDON DRAWS COLOR LINE.
Publican Refuses to Sell Refreshments
 to Negro.


 New York, September 9.-London has begun to draw the color line. says a Herald dispatch from that city. Complaint has just been made to the magistrate at the Marlborough street police court by negro of gentlemanly appearance who said that he and some friends had been refused refreshments by a publican, sim ply because of their color. The applicant wished to know whether he and his friends. who were from different parts of British domnions, were to be treated lit- tie better than wild beasts.
 The magistrate said: T sympathize with you and think the publican's refusal very foolish and unkind act, but cannot alter the law as it stands
 The magistrate then entered into long explanation, the gist of which was that while a publican was bound to supply anyone with food or refreshments as traveller, there was nothing in the law to compel anyone to sell anything to any body.
 The negro thanked the magistrate for this precise information and withdrew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
ENSLEY
Handsome Store Buildings Being Erect
 ed-Social and Personal.

Ensley, September 9.-(Special)-Wo was begun today on the handsome new stores that are to be built on the corner of Seventeenth street and Avenue D, on the site where fire destroyed the build- ings that formerly occupied the lot The stores are the property of August Fay ette and when finished will be in charge of Pegram & Meade, the well known real estate dealers of the Steel City. The work is being done by Moody & Co.,, contract ors, of Ensley.
 Will White colored, was seriously slash ed in the side by another negro last night at negro picnic and barbecue. He was picked up and carried to the hospital His recovery is doubtful.
 In the absence of Mayor Scott, who is visiting in Montgomery, Alderman Phil ips dealt out justice to the breakers of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
SMUGGLING IS SUSPECTED.
Claimed That English TaiIorMade
 Goods Escape Duty.

Montreal, September 9.-Sensational de- velopments in connection with the pass ing of English tailor-made goods from Canada into the United States without payment of duty are expected shortly. There Is a duty of 94 per cent on such goods brought from England into the Uni ted States, but the duty from Canada is titles of such goods have been smuggled through to New York with the connivance of some customs officials, and an investi- gation will follow.
 Seizures of some of the goods already have been made at New York by order of the United states customs authorities.