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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

A FARF1GHT1NG UNcoMPRoMIsING REPUBLICAN PAPER
subseription. $500 Per Year.
All citizens Springs arrested during
the weeks, will please raise their right hand
The sought by getting rid
of it. The advice of philosophers is not always reliable
You can't cheer by telling death sh
ming mark Nine times out of hundred he will question the wis
Dollar confidently by conservative traders
The professional bulls is growing rate and the dol
lar article is in sight.
Local ags have fearssy played upon Judge
They that under the circumstances the presiding ags
is Overs, but Theirs"
That Philadelphia proposes $40 worth of gold
worth of stock of $40 worth steel
adding
m The 5 for II a9n a oes R by # the bs4 5 = s been @
notch unocuped would doubt have taken longer ride
the tobogan.
rounds shall loose and give the public
chance of the % most @ battles & modem ring s
them which would be the last two rounds
Appopos of many tourists delight climbing
the walking habit of the vau
able that acquire The that can keep the legs in
dOn doing much keep the and brain in proper order If
ce of the and shoulders the general condition OF the entire body
would be improved
If Judge Overs seeks to elevate himself supreme
by county when visitor and
informed on one side OF the question only he certainly will tall tar
knowledge presume methods
that he would elevate the high position to which he apres
The Shining The Mining Shark
Fred G. Shafer well known circles
throughout the 1t is sixteen devot
exclusively mining, this district throughout the
entire monthly Mr.. Shaer
and his the head of the editorial
column paper will be full of good things
We bespea for the publication abundant success
In rapid come the developments in the recent labor
shaken this
ence while anticipated nevertheless furnish fuel
the nothing
until probes of legal inquiry being manipu
lated present point of observation only matter of
time abettor who attempted destroy the
mine will their just deserts and the citizens of
vindcated rid district
The righteous indignation of the people of this
branding them all bonds
by thus forcing
mercy does abae and while would for
justice the minute degree feels safe
when placed power Aside Denver Baptist divine
three Cripple Greek papers, there naught but
endatn this city and Judge Overs openly
radical labor leaders If the magistrate had treated
the citizens supposed all offenders who brought
would the
have indicated.
At preliminary hearing of the charged with completely
Moon held Wednesday, Will
formerly president of the local miners testified
te effect that there Western
local concerned and it this circle
of the higher law In the
blowing the mine and used three ignorant Italians
their tools patent all that burden of proof
as completely the crime thrown the
and members the local and they
did
union officers who planning destruction of life and
the district that the
S meted out TO the guilty parties.
testimony of Bates carefully considered and when
with
people for desiring rid the community of
constantly menacng life and and it
credit of the city that the affair conducted orderly
The testimony atmosphere extent,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Local wags have fearlessly played upon the of
They say that under the present circumstances the
trate is not Overs, but Theirs"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

sought of trouble by getting rid
of advice of philosophers always reliable.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Dollar wheat is confidently predicted by conser
The army of professional bulls is growing at great
lar article is in sight
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

The appropriation Jackson park by the last legislature has
placed place by officials If there had been
unoccupd longer ride
the tobogan.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Philadelphia who make $40 worth of gold
of silver the idea from the the
worth stock of $40 worth of steel by
wa
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

telling him that death loves sh
of hundred he will question the wis
ON of the old
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

r. H. Price and George Straub
have been lately adding to their
herd of cattle. They now have
some 10 head on the range near
Echo Lake and all are in good
condition. Bob has quite a milk
route, employing Frank Roy to do
the delivering. A pony and new
delivery wagon are in contempla-
ton. Mr. Price states that his
arm is doing better than he ex-
pected, but he will not be able to
do much with it for some time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Professor P. F. Smith of Har-
ward university is here with the
following members of the third
year class: W. R. Wade, Boston;
R. N. Woodwork, Cambridge; Ed
win Montonlien, Puerto Principe,
Cuba; Rodman Swift, New Bed
ford, Mass; Augustine Lawrence,
Nantucket, Mass; Horace G. De-
Long and Theo. H. Ellis, of Bos-
ton, Mass. The class is here for
recreation and profit. The time
will be spent in the examination of
mines, ETC., and is a part of the
course of instruction.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Judge seeks elevate himself to the bencl
this county when but visitor
side of the question only he certainly will fall fa
gaining his aspirations While questioning his judicia
knowledge his methods will thu
high position which he aspres
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

John Owen made a business trip
to Colorado Springs and Cripple
Creek this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

]. E. Chester was called to
Georgetown on important busi-
ness. last Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

edition of The Shining Mark and The Mining Shark has
by Fred g. Shae well known newspaper circles
1t fourcolumn, sixteen devo
exclusively mining this district throughout the
entire will issued monthly. Mr.. Shafer
mining and his the head of the editorial
sufficient evidence that the will be full of good things
We bespeak the publication abundant
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

Mrs. Matte Abrams and Miss
Bailey, both of Denver, are visit
ing with Mrs. Z. NJ. Moscript this
week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22
Additional Locals.

John G. Roberts came up from
Denver Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-22

the inducement to lynch would be
largely taken away.-Justice Brew
er in Frank Leslie's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29

All of this work is now In place again and the iron is being laid, large force of hands being employed.
 When the bridge is completed the West ern railway, which crosses the Alabama river about nine miles from Selma will abandon the old bridge and utilize the Louisville and Nashville track and bridge into the city. It is stated that the iron work of the old bridge has been sold to Elmore county. It is not the purpose of the Western to take up it's track from Selma to the Alabam river. distance of nine miles. but to try and induce indus tries to come and locate along the line. The Selma electric railway is considering a proposition to lease the track and make park along the river bank, the nine miles affording a delightful ride these hot summer afternoons and evenings.
 Last night at the closing exercises of the Dallas academy the medal offered an- nualy by the Colonial Danes of Alabama for the best essay on Colonial Times" was awarded Miss Hattie Adler. one of the graduates, and the only contestant from Selma.
 The Colonial Danes four years ago be- gan the custom of offering a medal for the best essay and the first years trophy was won by Mobile Selma has won the three next years medals. This year the entry list was the largest ever known. There were contestants from Mobile, Bir- mingham, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis and Selma, and 1t was no small honor to be declared the winner over all of these. The topic this year was William Penn and His Colonels."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
BAY ANNETTE.
Survey for Public Roads Completed By
 Maj. w. p. German.

Bay Minette. May 2S.-(Special.) )-Maj. W. P. German of Montgomery, who has been employed by the county commits sioners for the past thirty days to make a preliminary survey for public roads in this county, is ready to make his report to the commissioners next Monday. The idea of the board is to build a first-class public road from the extreme north end of the county to the south end, distance of over 100 miles. His report will sug- gest direct line from Bay Minette to Magnolia Springs, which Is more than forty miles south of Bay Minette. The route suggested will run on the half sec ton line, making a road forty miles on a direct line. The idea is to at once call an election and issue about $150,000 in bonds to build the road
 The Bay Minette graded school, which closed last Friday Is again. without su- perintendent, 1t being understood that Professor Ruffin will not allow his name to go before the board. Under his admin istration the most successful term of school was conducted. but he has other fields in view which offer more lucra- tive salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
ANNISTON
John M. BagIey Dies at coldwater.
 Militia Prepares for Good Time.

Anniston, May 2S-(Special) )-John M. Bagley died at his home at Coldwater yesterday evening at S:15 o'clock, aged S4 years. The funeral will be held this afternoon at Coldwater Baptist church at o'clock, under the auspices of the Masons, Dr. J. c. Wright officiating. MT. Bagley came to Alabama in 1885 and has since resided here being well known and highly respected by all. He leaves four sons and four daughters to mourn his death, Messrs. T. S. and E. H. Bagley of Oxford, w. M. Bagley of Coldwater, D. $. Bagley of Texas, Mrs. w. F. Clark son of Texas, Mrs. B. P. Bynum, Mrs. E. M. Morse and Miss Lide Bagley of Cold water. The sympathy of many friends Is extended to these.
 The Calhoun rifles of Oxford will en- certain the Second battalion, Third in- fantry, Alabama National guards, this year on the Fourth of July. To make the entertainment as elaborate as possi- ble Capt. D. H. Smith, with the aid of his company, has already begun opera tions by which, if successfully carried out the next Fourth of July will be the grandest in the history of Anniston. Ex- cursions will be run into the city from Talladega, Gadsden, Rome, Tallapoosa
 
 panies of Rome and Birmingham will be invited to be present at the festivities Governor Jelks and his staff and Lieut. Col. Mcconnell, commanding the Third infantry, with his staff, are expected to be present.
 Captain Smith has prepared the fol- lowing programme, which will be carried out:
 Visiting companies and sponsors met by committee of citizens, ladies and mill tary; 9:30 a. m., baseball, Annstoa vs. Talladega, at ball park, Anniston: 1:3O a. m., parade formed at corner of Four teenth street and Gurnee avenue to march through the principal streets of the city, headed by Governor Jelks and staff and Colonel Mcconnell and staff. In carriages mayor and city council of Anniston, Mayor and city council of Oxford, citi- zen's committee, sponsors of visiting companies, sponsors of Anniston com pany, sponsors of Oxford company; Am niston Brass band, visiting companies. Second battalion, consisting of TalIa- dega, Anniston and Oxfrd companies, in | command of Maj. J. L. Daniels. The parade will be reviewed by Gov 1 ernor Jelks and Colonel Mcconnell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29

a success Forty dollars was cleared and Miss Fournier. who conducted the enter tainment, has been asked to repeat It.
 The Baptist Sunday scnooi will give picnic next Saturday at Snow Springs Mr. Evans will carry the children out in his transfer wagon.
 Mir. and Mrs J. W. Bagley returned yesterday from a visit of several days to Goodwater.
 The Epworth league has arranged a special programme for next Tuesday evening. Refreshments will be served.
 The lecture by the Rev. Marvin Hefiin Wednesday evening was very much en- joyed. The sum of S20 was cleared.
 The Wylam public school will close Friday On account of the hall or chapel being incompleted there will be no gen. eral public exercises, but each teacher will give a short entertainment by the pupils in her department, to which the parents of these children will be invited.
 The young lady teachers will all leave for their respective homes on Saturday.
 A shed is being built over the new en- zine which has lately been put in at No. 5 mine. The new engine will carry eight instead of seven cars, as the old engine did.
 A party of young people from here wis., tied the horse show in Birmingham this afternoon and evening.
 Mrs Robert Locke and Mrs. Wilkinson, who Is visiting her, spent Thursday night with relatives in Pratt City.
 MT. and Mrs. William Martin received the sad news of the death of their little grandson Willis O'Donnell, at Meridian. Miss, Thursday afternoon. They expect to attend the funeral, which will take place at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
MARION
Great Crowd Fills Judson Chapel to
 Hear Final Exercises.

Marion, May 2S.-(Special. )-Students, citizens and visitors filled the Judson chapel to overfowing on Tuesday even ing when the annual concert, one of the most popular events of the commence ment season, was given. The first part of the evenings entertainment consist ed of a varied programme of nine num- bers, while the remainder was given to the cantata, "The Fishermaidens," by Henry Smart. A chorus of oyer a hun dred girls, all in white, gave the first number, Night of Joy" by Strauss, The delightful waltz was sung with a light ness, grace and spirit which captivated the ears of the audience even as the ap- pearance of so many pretty girls had de- lighted the eyes.
 This was followed by a piano number, Sinding's Rustic of Spring." played by Miss Kate Ward, who gave a brilliant rendition of the charming composition. Miss Stella Roberts, who. with Miss Marks, represented the violin depart ment, then played a serenade by Pierne with excellent effect. The next performer was Miss Ethel Pitts, who gave a superb rendition of numbers by Schumann and Berger. After this came delightful part song, Spring" by Moderati. sung by the Misses Cowan, Johnstone, Stewart, Mc- Donald, Wilson, Lucius, Sanders, McFad- din Hawthorne, Ward, Bennett and Stamps.
 As the programme progressed the hear CTS were impressed with the truly artis- tic character of the playing and singing. This thought was with us as we listened to the beautiful piano playing of Miss Lizzie Hogue and Miss Minnie Brooks, who gave numbers by Chopin and Raff. Especially pleasing was the organ and violin number by the Misses Shivers and Marks, in which the magnificent Judson organ was heard with fine effect in two compositions by Whiting
 The first part of the programme closed with vocal trio sung by the Misses Cowan, Manly and McFaddin This, like the preceding numbers, was done with al- most faultless style and finish
 The cantata, which came next, was excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
NOTICE OF MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERS OF THE WOODWARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given that, in pursu- ance of a resolution of the board of di- rectors of the Woodward Construction company, adopted on the 26th day of May, 1903 there will be a meeting of the stockholders of said company at the office of Brown Bros & Co.,, in the city of Bir- mingham, Alabama. at 12 o'clock m.. on the 27th of June. 1903. The purpose of said meeting is to consent to the execu- ton of a mortgage conveying lots H. 12 and IS, in block S5, in the city of Bir- mingham, Alabama, to the United States Mortgage and Trust company to secure an indebtedness of $250.OOo. and the fur ther purpose of said meeting will be to authorize and direct anything to be done necessary for the carrying out of the purposes of said meeting herein ex- pressed. E. l.. BROWN,
 5-27-30t Secretary and Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
PRATT CITY
Several Items of Interest From Pros
 porous Mining City.

Pratt City, May 2S.-(Special.) )-The com mencement exercises of the graduating class of the public schools will be held in the M. D. church. South. Wednesday evening, June 8. An interesting pro- gramme, consisting of recitations, music, etc, has been prepared for the occasion. J. B. Aird, president of the board of ed ucation, will award the diplomas. The members of the graduating class are aa follows: Claude Rogers, Ensley; George Swain, Maggie Belle Arnold, Agnus Thomas, Alice Sullivan. Margie Mitchell. Bernice Santonyer. Exercises will be held in the class rooms at the Grammer school building Wednesday morning from 9:2O to 10:30, at the High school from 10:30- to Il 80. Report cards will be de- livered to the children Saturday, June 6.
 Miss Mattie Mcdonald entertained at finch this evening at her home on East Highlands. Delicious refreshments were served. The following were present: Her bert Going, Albert Watson, G. J. Jones. w. c. Mcdonald, MT. Willis of Haygood, Miss Fannie Mabel Benson, Miss Susie Mclean, Miss Minnie Kidd, Miss Mamie Morrow and Miss Dell Sullivan of East Lake.
 Those who desire to have their baskets for the picnic on Saturday delivered at the depot are requested to send them by 7 o'clock to the furniture store of Harris Lovelady & Co.,, or to the furniture store of Moseley & Key.
 Dr. Vandergrift and son of Branchvile, Ala, were the guests of Mrs. J. F. Phillips on yesterday.
 Miss Minnie Culverhouse entertained a number of friends In a very pleasant man. ner this evening at the home of her par ents on Third street
 Dr. c. E. Zuber of Tuxedo has been i'll for several days.
 J. H. Wood of Forney, Ala, is expected in the city tomorrow to visit his nephew, J. E. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
Other News.

Louis Brill and Will Terry two well known young men of this city were thrown from a buggy and severely bruis- ed yesterday while driving between here and Hawkins Springs. The horse took fright and ran against a tree, throwing the occupants out. Messrs. Brill and Ter " were returning from a picnic at the springs.
 The "Deestrict skule," given by num- Der of prominent people at the Library tonight, kept a large audience in roars of laughter until a late hour. All of the scholars, though grown ups, were dressed as children and their appearance and actions were extremely Imaginable. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church and netted a large sum.
 Among the social events scheduled for | tomorrow are afternoon and evening finch parties to be given by Mrs T. J. Corn well in honor of her three charming guests, the Misses Cornwell of South Car olina, and an ice cream and strawberry festival to be given at the park by the l Epworth league
 The United Charities will meet on Mon day at the residence of Mrs E. w. Owens.
 Mrs. T. R. Patton leaves shortly for South Pittsburg and other points to be gone most of the summer
 The commencement exercises of the Jonesboro academy, of which Professor R. ID. Carmichael Is the principal, are in | progress and are being largely attended. The Salvation army began work at
 Bessemer last night, the services of the
 evening being conducted by Staff Cap
 tain Berryman, the new divisional com
 mander for the south. The meeting to-
 night will also be in charge of him. It
 is hoped that an army can be organized
 at Bessemer, and that the work can be continued regularly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
ROOSEVELT AGAIN
 TALKS IRRIGATION
GIVEN GREAT OVATION BY THE PEOPLE OF IDAHO AND TELLS THEM ABOUT HOW TO cULTI. VATE THEIR LANDS.

Boies, Idaho. May 2S.-President Roose- velt's train stayed at Boies this after noon for two hours on the way to Salt Lake City. The programme arranged for his reception was carried out without a hitch.
 President Roosevelt and his party marched through lane of children as they approached the grandstand erect ed at the capitol grounds. About 2oOO children eheered him Justify and waved flags.
 The city was thronged with people to see and hear the President He was in- troduced by Governor Morrison and spoke for forty minutes.
 The President was then taken for a drive about Boies.
 The President opened his Boies speech with a tribute to Idaho and Boies He spoke principally on irrigation, good cit izenship and the strengthening of the navy.
 "rhe forests and the grasses.p said the President ''are not to be treated as we properly treat mining; that Is, as ma terial to be used up and nothing left be- hind. We must recognize the fact that We have passed the stage when we can afford to tolerate the man whose object is simply to skin the land and get out That man is not an equitable citizen. We do not want the big proprietor. It is not for him that we wish to develop irriga- ton. It is not for him that we must shape the grazing lands or handle our forests. We must handle the water, the wood, the grasses so we will hand them on to our children in better shape than we received them. In as much as I my self passed a large portion of my life in the mountains and on the plains of this great western country, I feel a peculiar pride that it was given to me to sign and thereby make Into law the national irri- gation act of a year ago."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
SHAW GOES TO CHICAGO.
Will Join the President at Council
 Bluffs, la.

Washington, May 2S.-Secretary Shaw left Washington today for Chicago. On June 2 he will join the President at Coun- ell Bluffs. la. and accompany him to Denison, the secretary's home town, and probably remain with the party during the trip through the state.
 On June r the secretary will attend the commencement exercises of the Corbett college at Mount Vernon his alma mater. His daughter Enid Is a member of the graduating class. Two days later the secretary will deliver an address to the graduating class in the Armour Institute of Technology at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
Rain Breaks un Picnic.

Opelika, May 2S.-(Special)-To the great regret of hundreds the Union Sun day school picnic will not be held and the excursion will not be run tomorrow as was understood. The money for the special train was collected and the train came here once but was abandoned on &C., count of rain. The 29th of May was set for the next trial and fifty dollars that had been put up was forfeited to the railroad. No further information has been given out and no excursion will be run tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Will Sell School Lots In Front of the Court House on Saturday, May 30, at 12 O'Clock Noon.

Tn front of the County Court House, at twelve o'clock sharp. on Saturday. May sOth, 19Os,. there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder the property described as follows:
 West one-half of lot three (0 and all of lot four (D, in block five hundred and ninety-five (595), according to the survey of the Elyton Land Company
 No bid for less than four thousand dol lars ($400O) will be accepted. Property Is known as Thomas School Lot, and fronts one hundred and fifty feet on Tenth ave- nue and two hundred and forty feet on 24th street, north.
 w. M. DRENNEN, 5-19-6t-eod Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
GETTING READY FOR
 OPENING NEW BANK
H. 3. Urquhart in BeSsemer Completing Arrangements
OTHER NEWS OF INTERETS
Two Young Men Thrown From Buggy and Badly Bruised-The "Deestrict SkuIev Was a Great Success
 and Highly Enjoyed.

Bessemer, May 2S.-(special)-H. B. Urquhart is in town, completing the final arrangements for the opening of the new bank on the first of June. The bank will do business for the present at the office of the Bessemer Land aud Improvement company, but will later have a much more central location. Very handsome furniture and fixtures have been secured for the bank and will be used in the permanent quarters.
 Work has been begun on the handsome new brick block at the corner of Nine teenth street and Fourth avenue. It will be 100 feet front and will contain stores and offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-29
No Immediate Strike.

Chicago. May Manifestations today are that there will be no immediate strike Of freight handlers here. According to an interview given by the president of tho union. no official action will be taken until the employees of the individual rail- roads have been notified of the action of their respective general managers with regard to the demands made upon them. The earliest date at which he believed trouble might occur was June l.