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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
POOR MEN BUILT HIS AIRSHlP
An Inventors Success Due to Self-De'
 naI of Himself and Friends.

From the New York World.
 There is something of the pathetic back of the story of the success of Dr. Au- gust Greth of San Francisco with his air ship last week. Associated with Greth are four or five mechanics, poor men like himself. who. in spite of failure and Encouragement, never lost faith in the inventor For the past two years these men have put all their meager savings into common fund that was used to carry on the work of the inventor.
 It required nearly a year of the ut most economy before they had hoarded up sufficient money to purchase the bal loon part of the apparatus. Then the balance came piecemeal. Some of it was borrowed and the rest was of the cheap est description.
 The engine used in the trial a few days ago was secondhand affair weighing more than GOO pounds. It was supposed to generate six-horse power, but an ex- pert engineer who tested it said that in reality it had not supplied more than two-horse power When it is considered that the engine used on the most sue cessful of Santos-Dumont's dirigible air ships weighed less than one-half that and supplied a motive power strength of seventy -five-horse power, the difficulties under which Greth worked may be appre eiated.
 Several months ago the inventor an- nounced that his crude flying machine was ready for the test. Then new diff hculty arose. One hundred and fifty dol lars was required to pay for the neces- sary gas for the balloon, and the money could not be raised.
 An effort was made to sell stock in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
EAR IS GRAF TED
 ON MILLIONAIRE Wonderful Surgical Operation is Now Being Performed PATIENTS BOUND TOGETHER Both Must Retain the Same Position for Period of Twelve Days In
 Order to Keep Up the
 Circulation.
PATIENTS BOUND TOGETHER

Philadelphia, November 1S.-Dr. An- drew l.. Neldon of New York today per formed the operation of grating an ear upon the head of a western millionaire whose name the surgeon says he is under bond rot to reveal The operation was to have been performed in New York but District Attorney Jerome is said to have interfered.
 pr. Neldon advertised for man will ing to sell an ear for S5OOO and of 300 ap- pleants he selected a young German who conducts q restaurant in New York
 pr. Neldon said today: "The operation has been performed and promises to be successful 1 am under legal contract and am under bond not to reveal my pa tient. Generally speaking. he is wealthy man from the west
 "The operation took place at q private hospital here, where 1 was assisted by a Philadelphia physician and one from New York I think they will be willing to have their names known later The two men were placed in opposite directions upon an elongated bed One half of the volunteers ear, the upper half was cut off together with about four inches of the skin beyond the ear. This was twist ed around and fitted to a freshly prepar- ed wound upon my patients head. The half ear was held in place by bandages and the two men bound so that they can not move their heads
 Either must retain this position for at least twelve days to allow the circulation to come through the flap of skin that still remains a part of the volunteers scalp.
 If this half ear starts to knit properly the lower half of the ear will be grafted in the same manner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Government Printing.

From the Baltimore Herald
 It is expected that the new printing office of the United States government will be in full running order by the time congress meets The new print ing office is very commodious seven story building, which has cost over S2,000 900, and in it between 4000 and 5000 persons find employment, includ. ing MT. w. A. Miller. Despite the lack of typesetting machines and the use of the old-fashioned method of typesetting the force is ample to take care of Uncle Sans myriad publications, in- cluding the speeches of Senator Mor- gan.
 No government in the world distrib- utes as much printed matter of vari- ous kinds as the government of the United States, but it must be con fessed that much of it is little read Some radical reforms are needed be- fore the full benefits of the S6,235, ,000 a year required to operate the govern. ment's printing plant are realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
True Stories of Children.

From the New York Times.
 He is young and materialist. Nearly every child is that, however They do not take much of anything for granted They want proof This child had been disobedient and had got into trouble, and his mother was trying to impress upon him the anughtiness of his conduct. She told him about God, who knew every thing and could see everything.
 You may hide something from me-" she said. but God sees it all'
 Can He see me now?" he asked.
 Yes"
 Right here in this room?'
 Yes"
 He studied the ceiling intently for a minute and then said:
 Well, if you think He can, I wish you'd show me the hole in the roof that He peeks through"
 Another little materalist-a girl this time-objected to going to bed alone,
 But you're not alone" exclaimed her mother. God is with you all the time, and then you have your dolly besides"
 She examined her doll critically before replying.
 ''I don't want them." she said at last. T want somebody with a skin face"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Are You Interested
 In Better Systems?

MT. C. C. Maltby, vice presi- dent and manager the TWinlock ~ G.. of Cincinnati, O., makers of the celebrated TWINLOCK LOO SEE LEAF LEDGERS < and SYSTEMS, is in the city d for. a few days and is making a demonstration of Loose Leaf and Office Systems in our store.
 We invite you to call and SEE THE EXHIBIT of new and UP-TO-DATE THINGS in time-saving OFFICE AIDS and ACCOUNTING SYS- ITEMS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
The New Verse Form.

David Lloyd. in Life, The bachelor e fights for one,
 Copyright 1903 by Rudyard Kiplng) As joyful as can be;
 Copyright 1903 by RudSard Kipling But the married man don't call 1t fun.
 Copyright ls03 by Rudyard l<ipling ) Because 'e fights for three
 Copyright, 1903, by Rudyard Kipling) ) For Inn and Er and IL
 Copyright, 1903, by Rudyard l<ipling ) (An Two an One makes Threel
 Copyright, 1903, by Rudyard kipling) ) F wants to finish is little bit,
 Copyright, 1903, by Rudyard Kipling ] An e wants to go 'ome to is tea
 Copyright, 1908, by Rudyard Kipling. )
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
ATTALLA NOTES.
What Is Going on In a Husting Ala
 bama Town.

Attalla, November 1S.-(Specal.) Mrs Schidt, mother of Miss Mary Sehidt and Mrs. Daugherty and children of Wood lawn, have returned home after a visit to Mrs. sehidt's daughter. Mrs. B. w.. ReaYs.
 Miss Lois Daniel, of Leesburg. has re- turned home after a visit to Miss Stella Penn.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Method ist church gave a spelling bee one night recently for the benefit of the new church.
 The Rev. J. 0. Haines Is finishing up his years work as pastor of the Method ist church here, preparatory to attending conference.
 The Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World will give q possum supper Monday night All hunters i'll this district are searching for "sams'' and this promises to be a grand occasion. The Gadsden lodges will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
company which the partners had formed

company which the partners had formed but they were laughed at.
 chine was picked mp, but it was then found necessary to let the gas escape from the balloon before 1t could be con- Veyed back to the city.
 The inventor nearly wept when he saw the sl50 worth of gas fading into air, ex- plaining that now months would eapse again before he could make another trial.
 With the coming of success last week Greth was flooded with congratulations
 The question of money seems to have settled itself" said he. Several men have offered to stake me. and l can now proceed to construct an airship that will accord in every particular with my plans. All that l shall require will be s3.0oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Good Business Season.

Guntersville, November Specially This has been one of the best business seasons that our town has experienced in many years The price of cotton has hur- ried the market until the fields are al most barren. The farmers. bN getting q better price than was expected spend their money more freely and the entire community profits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19

expect to have a new machine completed within three months.
 As soon as I can get proper motor I am going to give the people of San Francisco an exhibition of aerial naviga- tion that will surprise them A motor such as I want will cost $iOo0, and with that 1 will demonstrate conclusively that l can sail an arshp at will att a speed of thirty miles an hour in perfect calm"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
College Nearing Completion.

Corona. November 1s.--CspeciaL)-Juds John B. Shields of Jasper who has the contract to build the Corona Colored In- dustrial college, was here last week look ing after the work. which Is fast nearing completion. The college building will be ready on or before January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Plant Resumes Operations.

Annston, November 1S.-tSpecial)-rh Central Foundry company which has been closed down for few days, resumed operations today, with the usual quota of employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19

From the New York Press.
 Right in the middle of trumping her partners trick a woman is so inter- ested in the game that she pauses to see how her ring looks as she lays down the card.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
When He Was Lucky.

From the Boston Transcript
 Mrs Bixter-The fact is. John Bixter, you don't appreciate me; that's the trou- ble My first husband thought himself a lucky man.
 Mir Bixter-I suppose he was-when he died
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
Mems Winter Underwear;
Bargains.

Winter believing whilg the north yesterday codsn just that takes Ready heavy, Money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-19
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF EXPRESSION.

A professional school for teachers readers and actors.
 MRS. LOIS B. FOLEY, Principal.
 530 North twentieth Street.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
SECOND BRIDGE
TO BE BEGUN.
Work on the First is Now
Completed. = Road
Work to Do.

One Of vinita's new bridges was
cimpleted Thursday aud work on
the Estella road brIdge-the Lee Bar.
rett bridge-will hegln very soon. w.
Q. Stanwick, OF Carthage, Mo-, the
contracting agent OF the James h.
Diver Bridge Uo., OF Keokuk, was
here yesterday arranging for the iGn-
Der necessary for his purpose. The
bridges this Iifm erects are made at
Plttsburg, Pa, aud tue vne for this
job Is ready for shipment aud may be
here In week or two. The fact that
there are a couple more bfidges 30 be
contracted at vinlta Will have a ten
dency 60 expedite work on the One
now arranged for II Is expected. IL
Is certainly 10 be hoped there will he
very little delay, for bad roads might
be expected az any time.
In addition TO Biz Cabin, Elm creek
must also be spanned on the same
road and II Is necessary before winter
sells Ia that the roads M the same
vicinity should be well w0rked.
Vinita has undertaken big job
aud her people are entitled 60 90
small degree Of commendation. Many
territory towns are doing more or less
ioad work, but In erecting three iron
bridges aud extending the road work
many miles into the country vlnita
excels all.
IL will be source Of relief TO our
people when work OF this kind can be
provided for by taxation. thus reliev-
ing them OF the unequal burden they
have at present 10 bear.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
A IExAS WaagER.
liall's 0reat Discovery.


One small bottle Of the Texas Wonder,
Halls Great Discovery. cures all kidney
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes.
seminal emissions, weak aud lame backs
rheumatism and all irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women, regulates bladder trouble IN
children II not sold by your druggist.
will be seiit by rnail on receipt Of 81 One
small bottle is two months, treatment
DR. ERNEST " Hall, Sole Manufacture,
p o BOX 62a. S, Louis. Mo. Sold by all
druggists and shanahan \ Mitchell. "
Read This
st Louis, 80. Dec I. Ie0i--Dr. v K
Hall. Dear Sir: have used one bottle Of
the Texas Wonder, HaIl's Great Disco
very. for kidney aud bladder trouble
weighed 100 pounds when began using
It: today weigh 40 pounds. aud l feel
better than have In twenty yeas, and
cheerfriiy recommend It 10 the public
Respectfully, 7 v SMITH. 2724 Olive
street. Sold BY al druggist and shana-
han 8 Mitchell.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
HOW TO GET
IMMIGRATION
Views of Those Out
On The Roads
This Week.

The experience Of The gentle.
men who went out to meet The in
coming homeseekers last week
taught them that the way TO get
immigration was TO ret right into
the middle states and organize
parties. Many OF those who came
out this week we're bound for Yer.
non, Texas, but were ticketed
clear through to Galveston. Uuder
the circumstances IL was difficult
to break in on them. One of vi
nita's agents said there were no
end OF ''graitars'' ola the train. As
some OF the cars we're locked and
no ons permitted to enter and
talk with the prospeolors II looks
as though lhis was none too strong
a word. The Frisco has 10000
acres Of land for private sale In
the vicinity Of Vernon, in north
Texas. That IL would be perfect.
ly feasible 10 get prospectors for
this section was clearly shown by
the fact that real estate agent
from Wslch had succeeded in or
ganiziDg small party and so bad
persona from several points in this
nation west OF here. II 10 true
many Of the people looking for
new locations desire TO purchase
land, but great many would pre-
fer TO lease for a few years and TO
this class the Cherokee nation OF.
fsrs special advantages. They can
lease until they learn the country,
and stand many chances for pur
chase over stranger. -Four out
OF five Of the owners OF this coun-
try who agree to sell their lands
in five years 10 a person will do
so II the price is any way fair L
stands TO reason the man who has
the lease contract would be most
likely 10 become the purchaser.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
DuSilGSSI

Mining has made more mulu-millfon-
aires than all Other lines OF business.
We own the following valuable mining
claims, and want your assistance In se.
curing the gold that only awaits machin-
cry to extract Il.
The Assurance" group Of six fun
claims, Ia the Argas range OF mountains,
Inyo county. California, from which ma
ny assays have been made, some running
as high as $3.50 0U per ton.
One claim In the lanimint range OF
mountains, Inyo county. California, near
producing mines now operating s, 10 aud
70 stamps each Pay ore here beRins al
most at the grass roots.
One claim on the "Cod Hill," Kern
county California, where over 200 feet
OF tunnels and cross-cuts have blocked
out thousands Of dollars worth Of ore,
which can be mined and milled at an ex-
peuse OF 800 per ton. A four-stamp
mill Is now operating on this ore, and
turning out bullion far ahead Of our ex-
pectations.
A mill test Of ten tons Of this ore was
made about ten days ago. giving clean
up OF over 10000, and second test Of
ten tons gave 1850 90 In gold bullion.
A Sound Business Proposition
WI now offer stock at the gsound-hoor
price OF l0c per share to those who will
assist US In opening up the other mines,
which we believe will yet produce mill
lions.
Remember that every stoekholder Is
part owner Of all OF these claims An
investment now may make you indepen-
dent in few years
Write at once. before the price Is ad-
vanced to 75c per share. for illustrated
prospectus and full particulars.
FRANCES NJ, M. n q. CO.,
1923 I.ankershim Building,
Los Angeles, California.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
INCREASE OF CANCER.
sweiIinn Death Hate from Thls causs
CreatinE Considerable Alarm
Ia England.

For some years past physicians have
been sounding an alarm ON the appar-
ent rapid increase in cancer Their
argument Is based upon the Official
mortality statistics OF various coun-
tries. which seem TO show that the
number Of deaths from malignant
tumors is becoming greater. not only
absolutely ana In proportion to the
increase OF population, but also in pro-
portion to the deaths from all calses.
states Youths Companion.
Thus in England In 1890 the death
rate from cancer vas nearly 6s per
100000 Of the population. and in 1900
Il was almost 50 per 100000 The
ratio OF deaths from cancer 10 those
from all causes In persons over IS
years OF age was one out OF 20 In 1890.
but in 1900 il was one out Of IL.
The publication OF these figures has
created feeling OF great uneasIness
In England. and many theories have
beon put forward 70 account for them.
But a. a matter OF fact. the condition
Is probably not 80 bad as II appears
to be- Figures are notorlousIy mis-
leading. and those on the prevalence
Of cancer are doubtless no exception
TO the rule.
In the first place. vital statistics are
becoming more accurate with each
year. and figures are now returned
from places whence mono came ten
years ago. Again. physicians are ac-
quirlng constantly greater accuracy In
diagHosia. and many deaths which
would formerly have been returned ~
from some other cause are now put
down to cancer Another fact which
aoftens somewhat the terrifying aspect
Of these statistics Is that the general
length Of life ls increasing. and there
fore more people live 70 The age at
which cancer commonly appears
These facts cannot. however, explain
away all the figures. aud II Is un-
doubtedly true that cancer Is lhcraas-
ing more Or leaa rapidly. Hut there il
a bright side 20 this. as 10 nearly an
things. Tor the very fact Of It's Increase
has drawn The attention of scientific
Investigators IN al countries 20 can.
Ger, and each Is vying with the other
IN the attempt TO solve ulc mystery Of
The disease and to dieoovof a means
70 apate ita rayages.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
AT THE LAND OFFICE.
Result Of the Order Denying Filings
20 Leasers.

George E. Mccullough returned
Friday from trip across the coun-
Try 10 Tahlequah. lie states that
while The Dawes commission main
taiDed its rule declining filings to
persons who had lease agreements,
there was very little doing. Those
people down that way had never pro-
vIded themselves with farms aud no
less they we're allowed 10 acquire
them 10 exchange for a lease were
not likely b. have much choice.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
MEXICAN IsD1Aa cuuRrsHip.
BRshfuI Maidens Have 20 Take ths
Initiative in Their Love
Affairs.

The custom OF the country requires
the girl 10 do all the eourting. She IL
Just as bashful as the young swain
whom she wishes to faseinate, but she
has to take the initiative In love af-
fairs. says Unknown Mexico" by Carl
Lumholtz. The young people meet
only At the feasts. and after she has
got mildly under the influence OF the
native beer that is literally consumed
by all. she tries to attract his atten-
tion by dancing before him In a
clumsy way up and down on the same
spot But so bashful is she that she
persistently keeps her back turned to-
ward him. She may also sit down
near him and pull his blanket and
sing 10 him in gentle, low voice a
simple love song, such as beautiful
Man TO BE Sure" II occasion re-
quires, the parents of the girl may
say to the parents of the boy: "our
daughter wants to marry your son"
Then they send the girl to the boys
home that the young people may be-
come acquainted. For two or three
days perhaps they do not speak 10
each other, but finally she playfully
begins to throw pebbles at him. II he
does not return them she understands
that he does not care for her. n he
throws them bach at her she knows
that she has won him She let's her
blanket drop and runs OH into the
woods. and he Is not long In following
her.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The policy Of he Dawes com.
mission has been weak, vseillatinp
and, Il not Intentionally vepal, II
has operated to the injury Of
everybody aud especially Of the
Greek citizen whose rights they
were supposed to carefully guard.
The perpeiuity OF lie Office seems
to be the only thing upon which
the commission has acted eousist
emily and firmly At all times. -
Wagner Record
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
Ralsedfrom the Dead.

c W. Landis, Porter for the orien-
tai Hotel, Chanute, Kan, says: Il
know what II was 10 suffer with neural
gia deed did, and got bottle Of Bal.
lard's Snow Liniment and was raised
from the dead ] tried to get some
more, but before had 'deposed' OF my
bottle, ] was cured entirely. am teilin'
de truth too" 25c, SOC and 81 at Peo-
pies drug store. W
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
$5OOEssSNEsssaEa9


Backed up BY over third Of 4 century
OF remarkable and uniform cures, a record
such as no other remedy fof the diserses
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained, the propristofs and makers Of
pr. Piefce's Favorits Prescription now feel
legal money Of the United stateC. f5f anv
case Of I.eucorrhea, Female weakness,
Prolapsus. or Failing a Womb which they
cannot cure. All they ask "a : fair and
reasonable trial Of their means Of cure
They have the most remarkable record
Of cures made BY this wofid.famed remedy
ever placed 10 The credit Of any pfepafa-
ton especially designed for the cure Of
womans peculiar ailments.
a beaatlh. ceurgia lady. vlcePresldsn, q
the t.aH kna Palmetto Club Of savennah. and
prominent socially there relates the following
experience sYoa certainly have produced the
finest medicine fef susefin4 wosnen that 4 10
y bad IN the cnautfy. ! want 20 recommend
Old when my darling boy vas born felf vefv
exhausted and seak for : long time aud 4
seeined ] coaid nol eet ny strength back Ny
slfsf ln.law bought me 2 bottle of pF Fiesces
Fasofite Prescription taAef had tried several
Of thr uthef remedies which are - much a.
yeftlscd. aud iouud no relief. had little faith
IN !he netielns q The time and vss ) wesk
week after had eommeueed taking yottf Pre-.
Acflptieu ! Haa IKE a dilisreul woman Ntu
liz and vitality seemed 10 come with each suc.
credinE day Hnth. IN - ssesks. ~. n Sue
y nov two years ola aud thanta ia yunf spien.
did medicine. aAt enjoying perfect health. II
4 any time leel gssd OF p nsed q tonic.
cupsftss me a once Nv address IA No al
Jones Street. Iinst. saeannah. Ca
Mrs. sUeIR WIlLfAHa
To u. 4 v rieree naiihlo. \ -
Accept no substitute for Golden Med.
icai Discovery There II nothing aiual
as good iof diseases Of the stomach, blood
aud luuRa
The Common Sense Medical Adviser.
ioas large pages N paper covers Is sent
ffes on receipt Of Il one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing oHly Address
Df r 8. Pierce. Buffalo. n u
n. Fiefeaia rieaaAnl Pellets are q ladies'
laxative. No other medicine equals them
iof Kcnsiensss snd hofoushness.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
a cRakEH HRY MAN.
Prospect Of Vinllsa seeurIax One Of
IN = 4 Citations.

A Rentleu % amed Constable.
with bis fami I, - heft Saturday to
lonk into the aulieci Of startling \
creamery aud till falufn early next
week. He Il laoFablf impressed
with vinlta ~ lu .livn hnd would
probably only re- ai aAafances that
the farmers vouii 1 Ing hem enough
milk. On thia b At IN = aeema to
be no question; th ua 3 Is fun Of
cows and the miik 81 ef 4 tmany OF
them would bring I Ilas eek.