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The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

A Philadelphia claims to have dis
covered the secret of making gold
from baser metals. We knew Phila-
delphia was considered a sleepy town.
hut we didn't know they had dreams
like that there.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Teen JcaTb buhCici
with terrible pain in
my back. l expert.
mented with doc
tors and medicines
but got little If any
relief. ! actually be-
lieve the aching in
in my back and
through the groin
became worse. | did
not know what 1t
was to enjoy a
nights rest and
arose in the morn
ing feeling tired and
unre fire 8 he'd. My
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

The statement is going the rounds
of the press that Sara Bernhard will
be So years old In October next. But
isn't 1t sort of mean to tell on lady
that way ?
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Now the farmers of New York are
complaining that their crops are going
to waste because 1t is impossible to
hire help. Presently 1t will be neces-
ssry for the government to oier q
bounty for every farm hand who can
be captured.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Perhaps some day the $4,000 COM
pany Just organized at Memphis to
make pants, jumpers and oyeralls will
odd trousers to the list.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

II the car could only be convinced
that reforms should begin at home
what lot of places there are for him
to get in his work!
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

A Chicagoan gave his bride that old
gag shout the biscuits mother used
TO bake. by way OF invidious compare
son. He ia In the hospital. FL
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

A company Of Chicagoans is goinl
to work the Brazilian diamond field
~ the glass trust does not get gu
an injunction.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

There is new animal called the
'sebrula." It Is a compromise be-
tween the horse and the zebra. but is
striped like the latter, and, II 1t Is all
that is claimed for 1t. the tebrula will
knock the spots of the army mule.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Some OF the managers are afrait
Patti may not come to make another
farewell. tour. They don't know
Patti.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Every American lady is a queen in
her own right. Have you noticed the
ladies' combs! They begin to look
like crowns.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

And now the American mule is
threatened by the German zebrula!
This calls for the most vigorous sort
of kick.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

We understand that Harry Lehr
thinks that the newspaper reporters
Who describe his idiosyncracies are
real mean.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Real estate values in the vicinity
Of Mt. Vesuvius must be discourag
ingly low Just now.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

A woman In Washington has re-
1t Is a stationary engine there seems
to be no danger Of her running over
anybody.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

The wife who Is seeking a divorce
from ''one Of the incest of men" sure
ly capnot expect to find a nicer one.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

It ia claimed that the Turkish army
ID demoralized. That is what Greece
thought. "
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Turkey cant tell Macedonia to get q
reputation before fighting 1t. 1t pro
duced Alexander the Great.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

China should be careful how it
leaves Its navy around where rher-
chant vessels can bump into II.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Isn't stealage better word than
shortage when used in connection
with bank robbery?
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

II May Goelet doesn't get this duke.
however. there are plenty OF others
that She Knows
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Mummy" said little Gladys. when I
grow up and get divorced can eat all
the Ice cream I WANT"
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12
SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS

Completely Restored to Health.
Mrs. P. Brunei. wife Of Brunei.
stock dealer, residence Bill Grau'l
Ave-, Everett, Wash. says: For ff-
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

n is generally hoped tnat the new
toy trust will fail before Christmas.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

1T beats all how good cigar you car
Try "Bullhsad."
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

When the full infantry force of the
country liz called out all the babies VIII
be up in arms.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Exit ice man. enter coal man. Heft
your purse; which Is worse?
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

+ Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

Colorado boasts of such delightful
breezes that they even turn the weather
vane.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12
MANY CHILDREN ARE sIckLv.

W~Nb SpseDueN ~nG 0sSNe''
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Children's
Home. New York. cure Summer Complaint.
Feverishness. Headache. Stomach Troubles.
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. At
all Druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Lie Roy. N. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12


The principal sources Of the supply OF
rifles and ammunition to the Mad
Mullah's forces in Somaliland have
been traced through complete identifi-
cation of trademarks through agents
at Harrar and Jibutil. Abyssinia. to a
London arm. Three million rounds OF
Lee Metford rife ammunition and cor
respOndingly large numbers Of Lee
Metford and Gras rifles have been ship
ped by this firm.
The Twenty-second infantry has
been assigned to service in the Phil
ippines and must report to the COM
manding general. Department of Cali
fornia. at San Francisco. In time to
take transport which sails about DC
tober 81. The Twentieth infantry has
been ordered to San Francisco to en-
bark about December l. Both regf-
ments will be recruited to full strength
and will be fully armed. equipped and
colthed for the campaign before leav-
ing their posts.
Secretary Darling of the Navy De-
partment has decided that there is no
necessity for the employees In that de-
partmept to be required to take the
cath OF allegiance to the United
States. He has found on Inquiry that
only citizens of the United States and
only such non-citixens Is have been
honorably discharged from the army.
navy or marine corps, are eligible for
employment in the naval establish
ment. He regards thesl requirements
a. sufiicient guarantee OF loyalty.
The Meeker herald., 1903-09-12

LIE n1QGkA1lO
lAKEKEk, COLORADO.
n is generally hoped tnst the new
toy trust will fail before Christmas.
II il claimed that the Turkish army
ID demoralized. That is what Greece
thought .
II May Goelet doesn't get this duke
however. there are plenty OF others
that She Knows.
Real estate values in the vicinity
, Of Mt. Vesuvius must be discourag-
tngly low just now.
Isn't stealage a better word than
shortage when used in connection
with bank robbery?
Turkey can't tell Macedonia to get a
reputation before fighting 1t. 1t pro-
duced Alexander the Great.
min, s,or,d II. o.-o,,I how i,
,.svas ,,s naw,, aroYnd yh.ra her,
,h.n, voss.Is c.r huun into 4,
The wife who Is seeking divorce
from zone OF the incest of mem sure
some q, Tho m,,a,ars are afraid
f.rswoI,. ,nur Thoy aon, know
patti
And ,ow tho Amsr,c., mu,a 10
Th,. calls ,or tho nns, v,yorons sort
of n kick
We understand that Harry Iehr
.A.-,. -. ~ ..-...
,,ho describe III. idiosvrcrac,es arc
,..I moor
Eva-v American LADY ,u . ,uoen In
1,d,es, comhs, They heuin IN ,oot
,,La crown.
-
comnarv NJ Ch,cago.ns Ia pn,np
~ x,orL tho Rr.z,,tep diamond ACIDS
an Injunction
Th. An,,e sbin,ers, Aasoc,at,on es.
Inmates the 1909 cron ut 48614 ono bar-
r.,x Tho annie nickers are going tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
WILSON AT CROWLEY, LA.
Secretary of Agriculture Makes Felicit-
 ous Address to Farmers.

Crowley, La, October 2S.-Hon. James Wilson and party arrived here this after noon from New Orleans. The secretary of agriculture was accompanied by Dr. B. T. Galloway, head of the plant bu- reau. The visitors were met at the depot by a delegation of business men of the city, who escorted them through the warehouses of the Independent and Crowley mills. Secretary Wilson took great interest in looking at the crowded condition of the warehouses. and the long string of wagons loaded with the grain.
 You have grown 9 great deal" he said since l was here last; there is no reason why you should not grow. You have a fertile country and a most de- lightful climate, but you should have diversified farming. l want to ask Pro- lessor Knapp to see that experiments on raising other crops than rice, particu- larly forage plants, are tried. The in- troduction of domestic animals will also be great thing for the country. and I want to urge that, too."
 The party left for Lake Charles on the Sunset limited. where they will spend tomorrow whence they will go on to Tex as, where Secretary Wilson will try to familarize himself better with the boil weeyil that is causing so much destruc- ton to the cotton crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29

N EW YORK, October 2S.-John Alex
 M ander Dowie addressed a slim au-
 dience at the early service today on the eleventh commandment" his own addition to the catalogue. the wording being: Love ye one another" Dowie said that he had come to New York be- cause he loved the people of the city, but he said the people did not love him be- cause of the vicious and untrue attacks on him by the newspapers.
 A healing service was held later in the day.
 At the healing service Dowie said: I've have visited nearly every house in New York. and we could do it eight times in year. It would take the churches ten years to do that.''
 After an attack on church newspapers, he continued: For many years have held the balance of political power in Chicago and l control over 50000 votes there. Whatever way l say the election shall go it goes, and I shall have the same power here some day. Fifty thous- and votes would control the situation here if I had them, and in five years I will control that number in this city"
 Dowie today settled with Robert M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
REIGN M
 VIEW YORK ENDING
Says He Came to New York Because He Loved the People But the Newspapers Had Poisoned Them Against Him
 Holds Balance of Power in Chicago.

Farley, who sued him for 5000 for legal services in defending J. Luther Pierson, the former Dowie follower, arrested for allowing his child to die without doc- tor.
 MT. Farley attached Dowie's carriage as he was about to drive to Madison Square Garden.
 Dowie has decided to end his campaign in New York one week earlier than orig inally planned, according to notice post ed at Madison Square Garden today This was announcement that all excursions from New York to Zion City will leave on Monday November ?.
 At the night service the subject Of Dowie's discource was the story of the plannink, progress and prosperity of the city of Zion, Ill.," and depicted the com munity from its foundation to the pres ent time. He took occasion to deny that the host contemplated to return to Zion earlier than was originally arranged for and said that the railroad tickets were not valid after November ?.
 ''The meetings in Carnegie Hall are to be conducted by me from the start, Dowie said "They are to be held on the third fourth, sixth and eighth of the month and will be especially conducted with a view of the establishing of chris tian Catholic church in this city,
 He announced t.et he would hold baptism in the garden next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
EPZSCOPALIANS ARE
 HORROR ST RICKEW
Strong Resolutions Passed Expressing Indignation at Treatment ofChrstans in Macedona-Want the Influence of the S.
 Government Brought to Bear Upon the Stricken Country

pie, and especially such contributions as may relieve their sore necessity
 Proposed changes in the missionary canon of the church was the subject for discussion at the evening session. Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gaylor, bishop of Ten nessee, and chairman of the committee at the general convention of 1901 to ob tain the good of the church on the whole subject of its missionary work as pro- posed in the canon." led the discussion and urged the adoption of the resolu- tion providing for the changing of the present missionary council into the board of missions, thereby insuring an annual meeting of the board.
 At the morning session the discussion was chiefly regarding the methods of raising money for the support of missions, several of the speakers taking excep- ton to the present system. Bishop Graves of Laramie. declared that the ap- pointment plan would eventually solve the problem of raising money.
 Further discussion of the subject was precluded by the address of the secretary of the board of missions, Dr. Lloyd, who after the remarks of the Rev. Dr. Alsop of Brooklyn, declared the board of mis- sions was not open to the criticisms that had been passed upon 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
NOT A TRACE OF
 SAGOUNTS SLAYER
SEARCH FOR THE MURDERER OF
 THE ARMENIAN REVOLUTION ARY LEADER IS FRUITLESS. SHOT FIRED WITH LEFT HAND.

London, October 2S.-The search of the police for the murderer of Sagatel Sa- gouni, president of the Armenian Revo- lutionary society in London, who was shot and killed by an unknown assas- sin in the suburb of Nunhead late Mon day evening, has been futile up to noon today Several foreign revolutionary clubs were raided during the early hours of the morning, but with no result.
 The inquest opened today, and it trans pired that the police yesterday even ing were misnformed on the subject of the pistol used by the assassin being an automatic ten-shot weapon It is an or dinary five-shot, silver-plated revolver No 1056.
 An important point developed at the inquest was that the murderer shot with his left hand.
 A member of the Armenian society, who described it's object as being ito free my land from Turkish" testified that he was with Sagouni when the latter died. Sagouni was unable to identify the mur- derer as the same man he saw on board the boat while coming to England from Dieppe, France, but the society believes he is identical. Sagouni's home was at Baku, Trans-Caucasa.
 A verdict of willful murder was rem dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
ASSASSINS TRY TO
 MURDER A PRINCE
GovERNoR-GENERAL OF TRANS. CAUCASlA ATTACKED BY THREE MEN WITH KNIVES AND MAR RoWLY ESCAPES DEATH.

Tihis. Russian Trans Caucasia, October 2s.-Prince Galitzin. governor general of Trans Caucasia, had a narrow escape from assassination today on the outskirts of town. Three natives stabbed the gov ernor general thrice. They fled, but were subsequently, shot down by Cossacks.
 Prince Galitzin was driving with his wife, when the would-be assassins rush ed upon the carriage with knives in hand i Two seized the governor general and at- tempted to drag him from the vehicle. while the third man inflicted two ugly wounds on the prince's head and third cut on the hand.
 A Cossack, who was in attendance up- on the prince, threw himself upon the assailants. While a hand-to- hand fight was in progress the carriage was driven off at a gallop. Ultimately the assail- ants fled followed by mounted guard of Cossacks, who had hurried to the scene.
 The Cossacks chased the fugitives through the brush, firing constantly with their rifles They killed one man instant ly. The other two were shot down and died soon afterward.
 After his injuries had been dressed Prince Galitzn attended a reception given by the citizens of Tifiis.
 The outrage has produced great indigna- tion, the governor-general having become popular on account of his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Owing to the excitement, performances at the theatres were suspended. There is little doubt that the thickness of the cap worn by the prince saved his life.
 l,or. otxI1 | Tiis during the past month owing to the transfer of the Armenian church property to the Russian government under the de- cree of June 25. Demonstrations have oc- cured at various points. in which quite a number of lives were lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29

Mexico City, October 2s.-Reports re- ceived from Guanajuato, minimize the first details of the alleged attempt on the life of President Diaz. It Is now said that Toscano was undoubtedly drunk. The Mexican Herald's special correspondent Guanatuato wired that Toscano, who was on horseback fired into the air as the Presidents car was passing. The man claims he was moved at the moment to salute the President, but the story is doubted in some quarters. The car was crowded with officials and friends of the President, so that had Toscano fired at the car somebody surely would have been hit.
 President Diaz wires here that the re- port of the attempt on his life is false. However. it is known that precautions were taken on the President going to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29

Paducah. Ky. October 2S.-Fire which started at Il o'clock last night in the wholesale grocery store of M Livingston has spread rapidly until at 12:30 o'clock it threatens the entire wholesale district. The loss already inflicted is estimated at $200,OOO and it may reach a million before the flames are under control as a num- Der of large establishments adjoin those now burning, and there seems to be little prospect of saving them. From the establishment of Livingston & Son, the flames spread successively to the H.
 Well &s Son, wholesale whisky house; the Lagomarsino hotel; Michael Bros., whole sale saddlery; Lang Bros drug store,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
CITY OF PADUCAH AT
 THE MERCY OF FLAMES

and then the Western Union telegraph office.
 All these buildings will prove total loss. The operators at the telegraph of flee will be driven out Tn a minute or two more.
 The guests at the Lagomarsino hotel they barely had time to don their clothes and get out.
 At o'clock lucky shift in the wind coupled with desperate work by the fire department resulted in the flames being brought under control. The total loss is now estimated at S250,000.
 The shifting in the wind resulted in tho saving of a part of the hotel. The losses are partially covered by insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
vx1 AsHINGToN. october 2s.-By a W unanimous vote the following
resolutions condemning the

yXT AsHINGToN. october 2s.-By
 W unanimous vote the following
 resolutions condemning the Macedonian atrocities were adopted at the session tonight of the missionary eoun- cil of the Protestant Episcopal church:
 Resolved, That this convention desires to be put on record in expressing it's horror and Indignation at the wholesale atrocities that have been and are still being perpetrated upon our fellow Chris tians in the province of Macedonia. We offer them our profound sympathy in the fiery trials through which they are pass ing, and we pray God in his mercy to send them deliverance. We would further ex- press the hope that the moral influence of the government of this great republic may be thrown into the scale in favor of such reforms as may be the best for the Macedonian people, the protection of law against injustice and oppression. And where the people are perishing from dis ease and hunger, we commend all Chris tian people the prompt and energetic em- ployment of whatever measures may con- tribute to the succor of this afflicted peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
PARRY HAS A BETTER WAY.
Says Working Mans Salvation Is Not
 Through Unions or Socialism.

Chicago. October 2s.-D. M. Parry, of the National Manufacturers association. speaking today of the purposes of the convention of the Employers assocition which will open here tomorrow. said:
 Conditions are so bad that it win not be long before the nature of our govern ment is changed and we shall have so- cialism. We propose to see that there is no change in our government, and that the existing conditions of affairs is pre- served We will show the workingmen better way to improve his condition than through the unions as they now exist. or through socialism,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
MAN WHO FIRED AT DIAZ
 WAS MERELY CELEBRATING

Guanatuato, lest some fanatic or crank should make an attempt on his life. There was no reason to fear anything from the people of that city whose well come to the chief magistrate has been cordial and even enthusiastic in the past, but since the recent attempts of men In the United States to assassinate President Roosevelt it is deemed wise to protect President Diaz, as 1t is well known that there is much in suggestion when i'm parted to weak minded men.
 Diaz Denies Report.
 Mexico City, October 2S.-General Mena, the only minister now in the capital, has received a message from President Diaz saying that the reported attack on his life is absolutely false. He says Tos- cano was drunk and took sensational way of celebrating. No one or even the car occupied by the president was hit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29

Missouri Trust company, made this state- ment today:
 Our institution has money in abun- dance to meet demands. The demand this morning was very light to that compared to yesterday. There are now 125 persons outside the building. Considering that we have about 90,0O0 accounts, it will be seen that a smali percentage of the de- positors desire to withdraw. All the banks and trust companies have suffici- ent funds n time them over the present situation. The Missouri Trust company is enforcing the thirty days notification clause regarding savings accounts
 At the various institutions named the officials stated that current accounts were being received and paid out as usual The arrival of several boxes of gold and silver in express wagons guarded by armed officers seemed to restore a degree of confidence in the crowd before the Mercantile Trust company building.
 St. Louis Calls for Money.
 New York, October 2S.-St. Louis con- tinues to make demands on this center for cash. The sum of $600,000 was sent by telegraphic transfer from the sub treasury today and direct shipments of about the same amount were made by local banks last night.
 Chicago and New Orleans drew moder- ately on the sub-treasury today for "crop money.
 Another installment of s615,00O was transferred by the sub-treasury to St. Louis in the early afternoon. Probably $500. 900 more goes by direct shipment to- day. Other transfers from the sub-treas- ury include s5O0O00 to Chicago and $20O- 900 to New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
CHURCH IN POLITICS. General Conference of the Western Methodists Favors Prohibition.

Grand Rapids, Mich. October 2S.--The general conference of the western Meth odist church of America. took action to- day looking toward the merging of that church with the Free Methodist church A committee was appointed to confer with a similar committee from the Free Methodist church, and to report at the next meeting.
 The conference adopted a resolution which requires all voting members of the church to vote the ticket of the prohi- bition party It does not provide, how ever that voting the other tickets would debar a person from membership.
 Resolutions commenting President Roosevelts stand in the Miller case were adopted, and deprecated the seating of a polygamist in the United States senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
Lumber Plant Consumed.

Chattanooga. october 2s.--A special from Bristol. Tenn. says that large lum- Der plant of w. G. McKan & Co. at Neva. Johnston county, was almost totally de- stroyed by fire this morning. While a large quantity of the lumber was saved from destruction. the loss was over $30,0O0, partially covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-29
Men Fall Over Bluff.

Chattanooga, October 2s.-A special from Bristol. Tenn. says:
 While driving along the top of noun tain near Butler. Johnson county. ycster- day afternoon, Carl Fletcher and Edward weatherby were preciprated over bluff. falling 40 feet. Weatherby was instantly killed, while Fletcher's Injuries are in- ternal and he is not expected to live Both men are prominent farmers.