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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-11-21

Timber Land Act June 3,1S78. Notice for Pub
lication.-United States Land Office, Duluth.
MINI. July II, 1908.
Noticeis hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress Of June 3,
1878. entitled AN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California, Oregon, Ne
vada Washington Territory as extended to all
Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892:
Charles A. Tepoorten. of Superior. County. of
Douglas. State of Wisconsin has this day
filed in this Office his statement No. ST.,
for the purchase of the lot Section and lots
l, 2, 3, of Section in Township 81 north,
Range west Of 4th P. M; and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to .s1ahlish, his
claim to said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver Of this Office at Duluth. Minn., On
Tuesday, the 18th day of January, 1904.
He names as witnesses
Frederick P. Tepoorten, Joseph A. Tepoorten,
Joseph Kreiziger and j ohm Fay, all ofSuperior
Wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely he
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
Of January; 1904.
=. VIM. E. CULK1N. Register.
H L. Sheppard. Atty. 1921
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-11-21

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878-Notice
for PubIication.-United States Land
Office, Duluth, Mimi, June 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act of
Congress of June 3. 1878, entitled Gan
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, Amt E. Juberg, of West
Superior, County of Douglas, State of
; Wisconsin, has this day filed in this of.
fee his sworn statement No. 1888, for the
purchase of the swI Of nw1 Section q,
and e1@ of neA and nw4 of ne4 of Sec
tlon %, in Township 81 n, Range 4 w.
and will offer proof to- show that tia
land sought:is more valuable for it's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural purpo-
ses, and to establish his cfaim.sto said
land before the Register and Rece1ver.of
this office at Duluth, MINI, OF Monday,
the 18th day of December, 1908. ::
So lie names as Witnesses: -
t. August Anderson, Ole G.. Nuubson
and Frank Windblade of West Superior.
VIA, and James W. Thompson, of Du-
. luth, MINI. - -
- Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands ara requested
. to file their claims ia this office 90 or be-
fore said 18th day OF December. 1903. -
4 -. VIM. E. CULKIN. Register;
: Pmallwood & Son, Attys. 1910 :.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-11-21
Notice for Publication i.

.Depa rtment of the Interior Land Office
, at Duluth Mum, Sept. mber II. 1903. - -
rs Notice ishereby given that the follow
ing FAMED settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in.support
Of his claim, and that. SAID proof Will pc
atDuluth, Mimi. on December 10th, 1903,
viz: ~ 81 - s -
Teless Labrec. who made H. F.. No. 1882,
10, Township u north, Range, ! west,
y He. names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
.cultivat ion o s,l I'd land, viz: 80. -
6 :Hilafre BrouisSeau, Amedee, Boissou-,
niult, and Frank Peitier Of Grand Mafals.
Minn, and Joseph LeTourncau. OF SUPER
ior, Wis.,. = : &C. , :. :.
Smallwood & Son, httys." = 1921
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

The Rising Pawn furnace of the Geor- gia Iron and Coal company at Rising Pawn. Ga, Is now in full blast and is operating for the first time in nearly seven years. It has been entirely remod. eled and improved and now has capa- city of 200 tons a day.
 Major F. Y. Anderson has returned from a meeting at Atlanta of the land and industrial agents of railroads in the southwest Major Anderson is a mem Der of the Alabama State Land company, which company Is land agept for the Ala bama Great Southern and New Orleans and Northeastern.
 The object of the meeting was to con slider plans for inducing immigration from the north and northwest to the south. It is felt that much can be accomplished along this line by the harmonious work ing of the general passenger officers and the industrial agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
LAST RITES OVER
 ALLAN ". STOKES
FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN WASHINGTON CITY TODAY-A SKETCH OF AN OLD AND HON. CRED CITIZEN.

The funeral services of Allan Wesley Stokes. who died in Birmingham Monday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Jones, will be held this morning in Washington, D. C., where the interment will take place. The remains were ac- companied to Washington by MT Stokes wife, who reached the city from Chicago a few days before her husbands death and by his son, Clifford G. Stokes, of Washington.
 MT Stokes was 70 years old He was a native of Charleston, s. C., but had resided in southeastern Alabama greater part of his life. He made his home in Eufaula for many years where he was a prominent citizen and a a.suceessfm cotton buyer. For the last few years he lived in Washington.
 Mir Stokes was a brave Confederate soldier, enlisting at the outbreak Of the war and continuing in service until the surrender. He was a prominent Mason and was member of the Knights of Py- thias. an escort from both of these or ganizations attending the brief exercises held in this city on Monday and accom- panying the remains to the station
 Besides MT. Stokes wife ten children survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
CAMPAIGN FORCES
 ARE WORKING HARD
LITERATURE IS BEING SENT OUT FROM ALL HEADQUARTERS CANDIDATES MAKING EVERY PERSONAL EFFORT TO WIN.

The working forces at the headquarters of the two candidates for. mayor, w M Drennen and George B. Ward, continue to mail large quantities of campaign lit- erature to the voters of the city. The candidates are out among the electors nearly all the time shaking hands promis- cuously.
 The two campaign managers express themselves as satisfied with the muni- eipal primary plans Both claim that everything is looking bright and promis- ing for their respective favorites in the race.
 The primary will be held March and the hardest work of the campaign will be done between now and that date. Bir- mingham is a large city and time is required for the candidates to make the rounds and talk to the electors.
 The campaign managers for the candi- dates for chief of police are also working hard. Each one seems confident.
 The candidates for aldermen and seats on the police commission are by no means idle. A great deal of literature has been sent out by some of these candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
TO ASK EDUCATORS
 TO CONVENE HERE
BOARD OF TRADE TO COOPERATE WITH TEACHERS IN INVITING EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN BIRMINGHAM.

The board of control of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon passed a reso- lution asking the Southern Educational association and the Alabama Educational association to meet in Birmingham next summer, and agreed to aid in raising the necessary funds for entertaining the or ganizations John o'Neil and John L. Parker were appointed a committee to aid in raising the money if the organizations accept the invitation to come here
 The resolution was offered by John O'Nell that the Board of Trade ask the two associations to come to Birming ham. It followed a talk by Professer Walker, one of the committee appointed by the Jefferson County Teachers insti- tute to get these bodies here. He dis cussed the object and the good that would result from having them in Birmingham.
 A resolution was also passed requesting the city council to appoint an expert in- spector of plumbing. The motion was made by G. Rotholz, and carried. The secretary was instructed to send a copy ot the resolution to the aldermen and also to the board of mayor and alder men urging that the inspector be named.
 The committee appointed to investigate the advisability of endorsing a candidate for railroad commissioner, reported that in it's opinion it would not be advisable to endorse any one, and the board adopted the report of the committee.
 The A. J. Krebs company and E. D. Brown Furniture company were admitted to membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
NEGROES WHO STOLE GRASSES
Fined and Sentenced to Work-Junk
 Dealer Arrested.

Five negroes Will Falrcloth, Gilbert White, Dock Cook, Frank White and John Mason, were yesterday fined $5O and sentenced to ninety days on the streets on charges of larceny of brass from the railroads. These are the men arrested several days ago by Detective Wiggins, of the Southern railroad, assisted by De- tectives Culpepper and Waldrop of the local force
 This gang has stolen several thousand dollars worth of triple brasses from the various railroads, and in court yesterday they admitted that they had been taught how to take the brasses off the cars and where to sell them, by white men. They said they sold the brass on Powell avenue.
 After hearing the evidence in the cases. Judge Feagin ordered the arrest of II. R. Goldstein, junk dealer on Avenue A and Nineteenth street, on a charge of re- ceiving and concealing stolen property. The arrest soon followed.
 Arthur Brown, a negro, was fined $50 on a charge of larceny of brass from the Southern railroad. The negro was ar rested several days ago by Special Officer Wiggins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday
 J. M. Ofield and wife to s. c. Malone, the west half of lot 13, block s2, s2,5O0
 c. H. Motion to J. J. and D. J. Barber, lot 5, block SIS, s1525.
 J. w. Brazeal and wife to w. H. Tharpe, lot in the southeast corner of section 16, township 19, range 4 west, sl,20O.
 James A. Mansfield and wife to Session Land Company, blocks and 4, Walker Land company's survey, near Elyton, $4,000.
 c. M. Braune and wife to George M Reese, part of the northeast portion of block 79S, 8, 700.
 ]. B. Simpson and wife to Louis Pizitz, lot 6, block 36, s4,5O0
 N A Richard and wife to R. M. In- gram, 45 feet off of the northeast parts of lots 101 and 102. known as the north- east corner of lots 12 and 13. block 7f, s15.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
RECORD OF COURTS.

Dave Matthews, a negro, was found guilty in the first division of the Criminal court on a charge of assault with intent to murder on Deputy Sheriff Lee Mating ly, and was fined $4O0.
 The impeachment proceedings in the first division of the Criminal court against R. D. Coffman and ". J. Armstrong will come up today. The cases were set for yesterday, but the entire time was con sumtd in getting a jury and in settling technical Iolnts brought up by the at- torneys. ke fall term of the county grand jury recommended the impeachment of the two men, Coffman a justice of the peace in beat IS and Armstrong a con stable ill the same beat It is charged the two officers neglected their duties and in scme instances exceeded their au- tnorlty; that excessive fees were collect ed in some cases.
 In the case of Jeff Brown against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, tried in the Circuit court the jury returned verdict for the defend ant.
 A suit was filed by J. H. Jones as ad- or the eSldle Ol Alley IlOW- ser, against the Birmingham Mining and Construction company for $1O,OO0 damages. claiming the plaintiffs intestate died from injuries received in an ore mine last month.
 In the case of Michael Maloney against s. Spiro. in the first division of the City court, the jury returned verdict for the defendant.
 The case of Bettie Boyett against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad com pany was tried yesterday. The plaintiff claims damages for s5ooo, alleging she was injured by a passing freight train at Gate City as she was putting a mail pouch on the stand near the track. which it was her duty to do.
 In the second division the case of Req against the Southern Railway company is still on trial.
 A suit was filed by Jenette N. Lynn against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company for 5000 damages. the plaintiff alleging injuries to lands by water from washers of the defendant flowing over it.
 
 When you feel bad, take Hoods Sarsa- parilla. It will make you decidedly better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
LlsERIAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY
Efforts Being Made to Establish a Line
 of Steamships.

Efforts are being made by the Liberian Colonization Society, of which Lee cowart Is president, to establish a line of steamships between Liberia and some point in the south.
 The society was originally formed to give negroes an easy means of transpor- tation to Liberia, and negotiations are now in progress with several steamship companies to furnish the transportation and the prospects for securing a line seem favorable.
 If the line is established negroes will be carried from the United States to Liberia and returning vessels will bring cargoes of Liberlan products, which com prise coffee, nuts and some tropical fruits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

the Four Courts. Although dangerously wounded, ae recovered with his proVer- bial luck. The shooting was the result of a feud among the Democratic Indians of the 4th ward, of whom he was one.
 An instance of Ryan's nerve and utter fearlessness was exhibited on election day several years ago when he entered a polling place surrounded by the Snake Kinney crowd. to which he was opposed. Although warned not to enter Ryan placed a Winchester over his shoul- der and passed in unmolested.
 After severng his business relation with "Cuddy Mack Ryan took up book making, later organizing turf invest ment company.
 His career in the turf investment line was meteoric, including the purchase of the outlaw race track at Newport, Ky, and it's operation until the crash came last week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
puPREE AND DlsHERooN FINED
The Former for Assault With Intent to Murder, the Latter for Affray.

Judge Feagin yesterday afternoon rem dered his decision in the cases of w. l. Dupree charged with assault with in- tent to murder, and w. A. Disheroon, charged with affray. He fined the former $25 and the latter $10.
 Dupree charged openly in court that Disheroon was having improper relations with his daughter. Judge Feagin told Dupree to warn Disheroon not to come to his house again, and stated that 1T the warning was given and if Disheroon ignored it, he would have him brought up and made to work six months on the streets.
 The two men had a fight several days ago. Dupree showed in the court that he did not have complete use of his hands and that when Disheroon struck him he had to use another weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. w. E. DouqIas.

Mrs. w. E. Douglas died last night at 10 AT o'clock at her home, 1891 Fourteenth avenue, north. She was the wife of w. H. Douglas, who mas held a position at the Birmingham postoffice for a number of years The funeral will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock, and the remains will be sent to Tuskegee for interment. The following gentlemen are requested to act as pall-bearers: B. F. Tyler, F. H. Vernon, George B. Reynolds, Howard A. Copeland, Hugh D. Smith and Postmaster J. W. Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
PINcKNEY TIES FOR MAYOR.
Contest In Which the Two Candidates
 Each Receive 29 Votes.

At the election for mayor in Pinckney City, in the western part Of Jefferson county, this week, the two candidates w. R. Anderson the present mayor, and William McElheny-received twenty-nine votes each, making tie.
 It is said the election will be contested by MT. McElheny on the ground of IT, regularity in throwing out two ballots.
 The aldermen elected were Oscar Sted- ing. A. l.. Pow and Lee Kuykendall of the McElheny ticket and J. T. Brady and II. C. Collins of the Anderson ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Citrus Stock Is ouarantined.

Santa Ana, Cal, February 18.-The board of supervisors of Orange county have adopted a quarantine measure against all Florida citrus stock and fruit on account of the alleged preva. lence in that state of the aleyrodes citri, the dreaded white fly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Case of Georae Paris.

The case of George Paris, the Greek charged with assault with intent to mur- der, was postponed until today. It came up before Judge Feagin several days ago, and he postponed it until yesterday, but he again decided not to give his opinion until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
PERSONAL.

Charles L. Mcintosh of Decatur is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 D. w Vaughan of Hefln is at the Nor ris.
 Ernest l.. Blue of Union Springs is stopping at the Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

City employees have quit their jobs and gone to work for Drennen. Vote for Ward and make them earn their salaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
CITY COUNCIL HAD
 BARELY A QUORUM
Steel Cities Railway Gets Exten-
 sion for Starting Work
STREET GAR TRANSFERS
Alderman Linnehan Introduces an Or dinance Providing That Company Be Required to Issue Transfers
 On All Cash Fares.

At the meeting of the city council last night a time extension of four months was granted the Steel Cities Railway and Power company in which to begin its work. The company had been given until the 2Oth of this month in which to begin work, but asked that the limit be eXtend- ed A petition to this effect was reported on favorably by the railroads committee and the report was adopted by the coun- cil.
 Alderman Linnehan introduced an ordi- nance making it unlawful for a street car conductor to refuse to give trans fer to passengers paying fare in the D. cent limit if requested. The ordinance is as follows:
 Transfer Tickets.
 Be it ordained by the mayor and board of aldermen of Birmingham that 1t Will be unlawful for any street car conductor to refuse to grant a transfer ticket to any person paying a cash fare said ticket to be valid only in the 5-cent fare limit and any person violating the provisions or this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than 30 or more than S25. The ordinance was referred to the judi eiary committee.
 A petition from the Frisco system to be allowed to place a sidetrack on Ave nue B, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, was granted.
 The finance committee presented num- Der of bills which were ordered paid. The pay roll in the garbage gathering depart ment, amounting to $27305 for January, was approved.
 Upon the recommendation of the lights committee an electric light was ordered to be placed at Richmond Place.
 Alderman Moore introduced an ordi- nance to the effect that the mayor be em- powered to execute a franchise to the Birmingham District Coal, Light ana Power company, and it was referred to the judiciary committee.
 Curbina and Sidewalks.
 Assessment on improvement ordinance 32, providing for curbing and sidewalks on Fifteenth street between Avenue 10 and Avenue J, was confirmed; also an assessment improvement ordinance So' providing for grading and macadamlzlng on Avenue J, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets and vicinity
 No further business was transacted last night, as several present were de- sirous of leaving early, and so stated when the meeting began. The session aid not begin until shortly after o'clock. and by S:30 it had adjourned At nrst it looked as though there would be no meeting, and as a vote on motion to adjourn was being taken, Alderman Moore appeared. his presence completing the required quorum.
 There were present Mayor Drennen, AL dermen Linnehan, Kerr, Moore, Jones, Harrington, D. R. Copeland, J. R. Cope land Greener and Heidt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Alabama Brewing Co.
 Bohemian Beer. ''

We have a few second hand gas stoves to sell cheap. B'ham Ry., Light and Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

The family that keeps on hand and uses occasionally the celebrated Prickly Ash Bitters is always a well-regulated family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

When you feel bad, take Hoods Sarsa- parilla. It will make you decidedly better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
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ARTHUR w. SMITH. President. TOM O. SMITH. Vice President W. H. MANLY, Cashier.
 BENSON CAIN. Assistant Cashier
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-28
At the ToIer.

The appcaro nee Of Mrs Bruno at the
teller last night in the tiiIe-role of Tn
orna. the Witch of Prague, was notable
event in theatrical circles Mrs. Bruno
las made enviable records in other roles
lat is especially enchanting in this play
OF Marion Crawford :. She Is fascinating
cnd graceful and equally well depicts the
depths OF hate or thu heights of love. Her
,motional powers are wonderful and
escTy word. look and action means some
thins
The FIRST act represents the Temple
Colah in India ard is a masterpiece Of
Oriental coloriug. With The scenery ana
the plot enc is almost trarsplanted TO the
CTient. The second act is in the tapestry
room in Keyorl1e's house in Prague and
is said To be an exact duplicate of a man
sion in that uncanny city. The third act
is the dagobah room in Unorna's suite
and = 4 marvel OF Oriental architecture
The last act is the interior IF Prague
cathedral. The scene was Ve,y realistic
with its massive masonry. stained glass
windows and colossal pillars.
During the whole play there was no
rantinC and the audience WAS kept at
hi~h pitch OF sympathy and appreciation.
Mrs. Bruno is supported by an excellent
company Eron Dunbar. as the Arabian
physician did good work, +. T. Spencer
vas an ideal lover as Cantain Helmar
Drevcott. and the love scene between he
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-28
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Dr.. Lyons
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Tooth Powder
Used by people Of refinement
for over a quarter Of q century
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agents and superintendents Of schools.
directing them to lay greater stress dur
ing the coming year upon the practical
kindred pursuits at the Indian schools
and upon Indian farms.
The pupils must be taught 10 work
and 10 do it inteIligently. They should
not be placed in the fields merely for
Grudgery or manual labor alone. The
farmers. industrial teachers and other
employees of Indian schools are instruct
struct as Well as labor. The principles
of agriculture. as well as the habits OF
the labOrer. are 10 be ineulcated.
You are directed 10 have each super
intendent to keep q farm book which
must show in detail the transactions re-
lating TO this work. An accurate ac-
count should be kept OF all supplies fur
farmer, and other paid employees, and
names of pupils detailed TO the farm.
and days or hours worked thereon, the
number of acres in cultivation with sub
division of acres devoted to special
crops. the amount of produce raised.
segregating as far as possible so as to
show the quantity with relation TO the
crop according TO prevailing market
price so as to indicate produce sold.
amount and price produce issued and
used by the school. with its value and
amount and value Of same on hand.