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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
TELLS A PiTlFUL TALE.
Man Takes pr 7k or TI.o an5 WsXes
 Up Min 8 $44.

Tom Freeman. a carpenter of Giles Ala. told a pitiful tale yesterday morning to Judge Feagin. He claims that he came to Birmingham to consult a physician, but that he took couple of drinks and that when he woke up in the city jail yes- terday morning he was minus s44 in bills and several silver dollars.
 He claimed he was "doped" and relieved of his money. Judge Feagin read him a lecture on drinking Birmingham whisky and warned him against It. The man stated that he wanted a couple of drinks to steady his nerves for the ordeal of seeing the doctor, and that he had never had two drinks to affect him the way these two did He believes there were knockout drops in the drinks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
WOMAN IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Ellis Glenn Worked for Years In Mans
 Clothing and Is a Forger.

Parkersburg. w. Va, July N.-Elns Glenn, the woman who for years 1t Is alleged, passed as a man, doing mans work in this and other states, today ap- peared in the United tSates court where she was under bond to appear on an old charge of forgery.
 Since her former trial she had been un- heard of until a short time ago, when she was found clerking in a grocery store in a suburb of this city. The case will come up at the next term of the crim- inal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

The amount of money expended during the year for charity was s1S9,616
 The grand band contest took place at Electric park at 2:3O and 7:3O D. m., a large number of bands competing. The contest was under the direction of Charles A. Zimmerman, director of the Naval Academy band, w. H. SantIeman of the nounced tomorrow afternoon. The judges were Charles A. Zimmerman of the Naval Academy band; W. H. Santleman of the Marine band and John Itzele of Balti- more,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
I. & c. to Make Improvements.

Chicago July A.-Extenslve improve nois Central on the line between Louis vile and Memphis. The work will include the substitution of steel bridges for the present wooden structures. These bridges will be completed, 1t Is said, within the next year, with the exception of the one over the Tennessee river a few miles be- low Paducah. The latter structure will cost about one million dollars and will be one of the finest in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Resolutions Passed.

London, July 21.-The Irish parlia. mentary party held a meeting at West minister tonight under Chairman John Redmond and adopted resolutions extending condolences upon the death of the pope and paying tribute to his noble character and saintly life. Sir Thomas Esmond, member for North Wexford. and Captain Donlan, member for Cork, were appointed committed to represent the Irish party at the obsequies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Garrison to Succeed Petty.

Washington, July 21.-It is an nounced that John R. Garrison, chief of the customs division of the treas ury department, in all probability will be appointed auditor for the District of Columbia, to succeed James T. Petty, in whose office there was re- gently discovered theft of $73,000 of district funds. MT. Garrison was aud itor of Porto Rico, and is from Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
LARGE FIRE IN LOUISVILLE.
Visiting Chief Hughes of covlneton
 Ky, Breaks a Leg.

Louisville Ky, July 1.-Two storage houses of the Louisville public warehouse company, with their contents. the M A. Hunt mattress factory and six frame cottages. covering two blocks on Oakland avenue, between Seventh and Ninth streets, were destroyed by fire this af- ternoon. The loss Is about $125,00O.
 Fire Chief Meyer of Covngton, Ky, who attended the funeral of former Fire Chief Hughes this morning, went to the fire with the local men and had leg broken by falling wall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
NEEDMoRE MINERS vAcATE.
Order Issued By Judge Thomas G,
 Jones Is Carried Out.

The miners at Needmore, whom Deputy United States Marshal H. G. Ashley went to evict last week, have vacated their homes, which are claimed by H. F. Rog- CTS, receiver of the Needmore Coal com pany at Chattanooga.
 The order under which the marshal act ed was issued by United States Judge Thomas G. Jones. The miners have se- cured new quarters not far from their old home. and 1t is said will fight the re- ceiver to the last resource of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
wlIl Be Launched Thursday.

Richmond Va, July 2.-The United States cruiser Galveston will be launched from the ways at the William R. Trigg shipyards Thursday next at noon. Naval Constructor Grosebeck, in charge of the vessel has notified Miss Seeley, the spon- sor, to this effect. The government dredge under construction at the yards will not be launched for some weeks yet. The Galveston will be lowed to Norfolk short
 ly after being launched to be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Mae He a NohIeman2

Berkley, Cal, July A.-The body of man with a bullet hole in his head found near this city last Friday night has been identified as that of "A. Alnutt," :" who applied for work at an Oakland plan ing mill few days before his presumed murder occurred. It is stated that he was a British soldier and brother of Lady Brassey, wife of Sir William Bras sey, formerly lord of the admiralty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
viIIaue in Flames.

Findlay, O.. July 21.-A telephone message from Arcadia, a town ten miles east of here, announces that the village is enyeloped in flames. Sev. eral large buildings have been de- stroyed and the entire town Is in dan ger. Owing to the storm, communica- ton with Arcadia is practically cut of. The Findlay and Astoria fire de- partments have sent assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Bad Shooting Affair.

Chattanooga, July 21.-Ed Gilman of Nashville was shot and seriously wounded tonight by Warner Divine, prominent young man of this city. The shooting occurred at house on Gillespie street, where Clunan's wife is stopping, and it is said to be due to attentions paid to her by Divine. The latter was arrested Clunans wounds are serious but not nec- essarily fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
JOSEPH w. BENNETT APPOINTED
Will Succeed Judge Lumpkn on the
 Supreme Bench of Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, July Ex-Governor Ter rell today appointed Joseph w. Bennett of Brunswick as associate justice of the Supreme court of Georgia, to fill an un- expired term of the late Justice Samuel Lumpkin.
 MT. Bennett will hold office until the general election in October, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Mrs. wInsIow,s soothIno svrun.

the best remedy for DIARRHoEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOoTAEs he CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS, AL I.Ays all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-fve cents bottia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
PRODUCTION OF STEEL.
Kinds and Amounts Made in Pennsyl- vana as Compared With 1886.

Harrisburg, Pa, July 21.-In the report made public today by the bureau of indus trial statistics, the production of steel in Pennsylvania in 1902 compared with 1896 is as follows:
 Production 1902, S511,19 tons, against a production in 1896 of s.354529 gross tons The tonnage is made up as follows:
 Bessemer, 42OS354 tons open hearth basic and acid 4,22O,2 tons, and crucible and other processes 82, ,532 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Bribery Cases Postponed.

St. Louis. July A.-The cases of Charles Gutke, Edmund Bersch, Charles F. Kelly, T. Edward Albright, Jerry J. Hennigan and Harry A. Faulkner, former members of the house of delegates. charged with bribery in connection with the city light Ing deal. and the trial of F. J. Arnold, president of a turf investment company that failed several months ago, were to- day postponed until the October term of the Circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
To Discuss Manchuria.

London. July 22-The Standards odessa correspondents sends a report that 12S,OOO troops are being mobillzed from central and northern garrisons in Russia for im- mediate dispatch to the far east in case of necessity. He also reports that on the return of General KuripatlSin, the Rus sian war minister. an extraordinary meeting of the imperial council of the state, which will be attended by the czar, will discuss Manchurian and cognate urestions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Troops Are Relieved.

Richmond, Va, July 21.-The last of the troops doing strike duty here were relieved today, and the situation is now again in the hands of the police No trouble of any sort has been re- ported tonight. Travel has increased of late, but has not reached its normal proportions. There is no indication of a purpose to declare the strike off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Banquet to Morse.

Houston, Tex, July 21.-A banquet is tonight being rendered s, F. B. Morse, re- tiring assistant traffic manager of the Southern Pacific railway, by the business men of Houston. There are guests here from several points in Louisiana and this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Speedy Agreement on Wage Scale.

Pittsburg, Kan, July A.-The wage question of the southwestern coal miners is now in the hands of a committee ap- pointed jointly by the miners and their employers. The subcommittee made it's report today and John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica, was selected as presiding officer. It is now believed an agreement will be reached speedily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Cotton Reports No Desertions.

Washington, July 2l. - In a cablegram from Portsmouth dated today Rear Ad- mirai Cotton says there were no deser- tions from the squadron during the visit there. There were only two assertions when the squadron visited Kiel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Awards Made for PostaI Supplies.

Washington. July 1.-The awards for the supplies for the postal service for the next fiscal year. which have been held up for several weeks pending a thorough re- view of the bids on a complaint of sev- eral dissatisfied bidders were made to- day by the .postoffice department. The report of the committee which considered the bids and recommended awards was approved as submitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Take Judgment Against Defaulter.

Washington, July 2L-The motion of the commissioners of the District of Colum- bia for judgment in the suit instituted to recover s1o,1os from James M. Watson, Jr., a former clerk was granted by the District Superior court today Watson is now in jail charged with the. embezzle- ment of $7S,000 from the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Bid Booty for Blowers.

Crowley, La, July 21.-Safe blowers last night visited the small town of Estherwood, near here. and succeeded in getting 1000 in cash and nego- tiable securities from the safe df the firm. They used nitroglycerine, and left no clue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Pope's Will Not Opened.

Rome, July a.-The will of Leo XIII. has not yet been opened Consequently all alleged news in regard to it and the church is merely imaginary. A death mask was taken by Commentator Galli, director of the vatican museum today. The delicate work was successfully exc cuted and the result is considered highly satisfactory. ys4s.ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
European Squadron Reaches Lisbon

Washington, July A.-secretary Moody received a cable message today from Rear Admiral Cotton commanding the European station saying that the squad ron consisting of the Chicago, San Fran cisco and Machias arrived at Lisbon to- day from Portsmouth, England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Heavy Hali Storm.

Toledo, O.. July 1.-The heaviest hail storm of the season passed over this sec ton this evening. The corn crop in this part of the state was badly damaged. Lightning seriously injured John Woods and H Muehler. a ,s 4. a -.-s,>s. s|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
storm at Huntington.

Huntington, Ind, July 21.-2A hall storm which visited this section this afternoon caused great destruction to skylights, windows and crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
onadaana Arrives.

Boston, July M-The revenue cutter Onadagna, with Postmaster General Payne on board, arrived tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
pamaue at Hartford.

Hartford, Conn.,, July 21.-The most vio- lent hail storm ever known here struck this city this afternoon, doing much dam age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Take a ride on the ohutes at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Nothing more romantic than a boat ride by moon. light on East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Free every night-the won- derful projectoscope at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Beautiful illustrated songs sweetly sung every night at Aquatic theatre, East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Ladies $500 Patent Kid OK
 fords... =. ... =. ..... .@5.4o Ladies' S3.50 and $4.00 OK
 lords, patent and plain vici. .$2.95 Ladies $500 Oxfords, patent
 and plain vici,.. =. ......$ SPAS Ladies' $2.50 Oxfords, patent
 and plain vici... =. .....$1.e5 Ladies $20o Oxfords, patent
 and plain vici... -. ......$1.4o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

All $500 Mems Oxfords, in
 plain and patent vici. .... .$3.75 All $S.5O Mems Oxfords, in
 plain and patent vioi. SAYS All $500 Mems Oxfords, in
 plain and patent vici. .$2.45 All S2.50 Mems Oxfords, in
 plain vici... =. ... .$1.7o All S2.00 Boys Oxfords. .$1.5o
The river press., 1903-10-14

$1,000; premiums and purses, 5000:
employees, $4,000; music and special.
ties, sl,500: expenses of commission,
81, 900: total, $4,000.
President Benepe OF the board of
directors said this afternoon: HThis
fair is only forerunner of what is to
come. We got up this fair hurriedlv
and without all Of the preparation
that was necessary There are parts
of the state we'll represented, while
others have not the exhibits tn at were
expected. Next year we hope to have
every county in the state represented
by big display. Properly to show
these, the fair management will have
to prepare things on bigger scale.
New buildings will have to go up, u
larger grand stand built, better trans
portaton service put in, and every
department will have to be enlarged. -
The river press., 1903-10-14
Professional JenlnunY.

Brignoli. the famous singer, was in
tensely jealous Of all other tenors, nev-
er admitting for an instant that any
one of them could sing even passahly
well. When the handsome, talented
Tom Karl burst upon the New York
stage Erignoli turned up his nose.
"What do you think of Tom Karl ~
Tagliapietra asked him one night.
"Oh. he Is a very nice little boy" he
replied. with a shrug. Il like him very
much, but he has missed his vocation.
l think he was born to be a police
man."
Karl was tall and Of fine proportions
and was singing at the time with
Titiens in "La Favorita."
The river press., 1903-10-14

Notwithstanding the Importance of
horse breeding as an industry in this
country, there is at this time no dis
tlnctly American horse type. The rae
ing thoroughbred is English, the heavy
draft horse is French the hackney is
English, and the trotting horse, as bred
at present for track and road service,
is not type at ALL An animal type
cannot be said to be established until
1t reproduces itself with reasonable GER
tainty.-John Gilmer Speed in Cen
tury.
The river press., 1903-10-14
THE FIRST STATE FAIR.
1t Is Declared to Have Been Il Great Sue
cess III Every Particular

HELENA, Oct. lO.-The first Mon
tana state fair passed into history
tonight. From whatever point the fair
may be viewed, it was a great success.
In attendance it far exceeded the an.
ticipations of its most enthusiastic
friends. The total number of visitors
during the week, as near as could be
figured tonight, was $4,000, and of
that number about 36, 800 were paid
In the matter of exhibits also, the an.
ticipations of the directors were more
than fulfilled, save in the sheep de-
partment. The art department, the
horticultural. the AGRICULTURAL, the
mineral, aud in fact every one. was
more extensive than it had been
thought, aud in consequence some of
the exhibitors were crowded.
An unofficial estimate of the receipts
and sbursements at the fair are such
As to leave a balance of about SIS, 900
IN the treasury. The receipts were
about as follows: Legislative appro.
prlauon, $1,000: Lewis aud Clarke
county donation, $500: donation
from William Scallon, $4,000: con-
cesslons, approximate $4,000: pools,
estimated 500: tickets. estimated }
sl2, ,oot: total. So 900. The estimated
disbursements follow:
Buildings. $500: improvements,
The river press., 1903-10-14

We Will be in the Market for Fat Sheep
at Any Time During the Season.
The river press., 1903-10-14
DANGEROUS Examines.

Mrs, Long who recommended a serv-
ant-Yes, she was an excellent girl in
every way, except she would initiate
me in dress and things like that.
Miss Short-Ah, yes. 1 noticed she
began doing it when she came to me,
but she's given it up now.
Mrs. Long-I'm glad to hear it. lex
pect she saw she was making herself
Ridiculous
The river press., 1903-10-14
Notice Of Sale.

by ORDER or the district court, there will be Of
tered at public sale at the county treasurer'S office
on Saturday, October l., 1908, at 80 a. M. the
following articles: One ladies gold watch and
ring, the property of W. c. Croft, deceased: one
silver watch and other effects, the property of
William P!ummer, deceased
JOHN c. SULLIVAN,
TseaS. of Choteau Co., Mont.
The river press., 1903-10-14

Young Bride docking over the new
house)-Why, Herbert, do you call this
little pigeonhole a shoe closet?
Young Husband-My love, that will
hold hundred pair of shoes Of the size
you wear.
Young Bride-Well, perhaps you are
right. It's neat and cozy anyway
Chicago Tribune
The river press., 1903-10-14

While we never trouble trouble till
trouble troubles us, still we are not
kept waiting long between times, are
we?-Atanta Journal.
The river press., 1903-10-14

His Idea Exactly.
Uncle-How do you like your Sunday
school teacher?
Tommy-Oh, she's got good sense.
She's smarter than nom is.
Uncle-Indeed? So you believe in her,
eh?
Tommy-Sure! Her an me thinks
alike. She says Sunday school don't do
me no good.-Philadelphia Press.
The river press., 1903-10-14
Ewes Wanted.

About l,3W or 1000 yearllng or two vear-oG
good sheariny ewes Address
+. E. BRETALL. Ri. Sandy, Mont
The river press., 1903-10-14

Refused.
eyes, he proposed to Miss Coke while
they were standing at the edge of one
Of her fathers deepest coal mines"
'And what did she do"
'She threw him down. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-02-17

arbol. El boulevard estaba desier-
to = la noche era sombrfs. Nuestro
h6roe So tendi0 cuan largo era So
bre Ell banco y esper6, con les ojos
hjOs en- la puerta.
Cuando dabsn las doce aqu6lla
sc abri6 sin rufdo. R0csmhole dei0
su puesto de observation; sc apro-
ximo y la puerta entcrnada sc
sbrio del TODD.
Una sombra se dib Ij6 en- su
quicio Y una voz, cuyo dele espe
. cial indicaba ser la de un negro,
dijo por 10 bajo:
-lVenfs de Ia plaza de la Con-
cordia?
ST. respondi6 Rocambole.
LA que h0ra est3bais ali?
"A las cincO.
-Entrad, dijo ell negro.
R0cambole habfa reconocido al
lacayo de la sef11rits Conception
El criado le cogi6 de la mano, ha-
ciendole entrar. Cerro la puerta
deSpues, y lie gni6 de la mano has.
ia la estufs. Una escalerilla que lie
hizo subir, sin luz, y recomendan-
dole hiciera Ell menor rufdo possible,
daba acceso a la estufa del segundo
pisC del hotel, que, como sabemos,
ocupaoa por enterO Ia sefiortta
Conception de Salandrera.
Rocanbole, guiado por Ell negro,
encontro, al llegar al d.timo esca-
lon, un corredor que sigui6 IN
NOM ento; despues una puerta Sc
abri0 ante Ell, Ia mano del negro
abandon6 la suya y Sc halo en- IN
gabinetito Gapizado con una tela
obscura y alum brado debilmente
por una lampara que tenfs una
psntalla de porcela pintada, y que
con extrafies re efiejos
algunos cuadrog de la escuela espa-
noIa, que adornaban las paTedes.
Conception estaba de pie en- Ell
umbral de Ia otra puerta, Que &C.
rr0, acercandose . Rocambole, al
que ten1io La mano.
~-Graciss, lie dizzy veo que
obre acertadamente contando con
vos.
kocsmboIe 90 iEc lin6. On cole
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-02-17
gfBLlorEcA DE <LA DEMoCRActA,
: diio Rocambole estupe

-.Ahi dijo Rocambole estupe
| facto.
Sin embargo, -renuso Concep-
ci6n, -odio q don Jose tanto como
amabs su hermano don Pedro.
Rocambole Sc extremeci6 de
nuevo.
-. LIE odio. termino C)ncepcion
con acento siniestro, p rque este
hombre es I'm cobarde aSe~'noI
Y ell falso marques de Ch mery
vi6 brillar en- los ojos de La ioven
una mirada que le hizo compreu
der las ardientes pasiOnes del calido
pats en- que habfa nacido.
lie odto. repiti6 Conceptions;
~ creo que morire Ell dfa que sea
su esposa
-sQuereis que Ia mate en- duelop
RJcambole di0 a esta caballe-
rosca proposition un acento tan
decifido que Conception sc impre'
siou0 vivamente.
No, diio sonriendo con iris.
tezs, 8 mas bien =. esperad...
dejadme hablar.
Sc levanto y abriendo Ell caj6n
de un mueblec1to saco un rtyo de
papeles bastante luminoso.
Ssf1or de Ch amery. diio, -
voy conflsrcs estas Memories es.
critas tsdas de mi mano. Es la
obra d. mis- nCches de insom Mo
de las veladas que he robado las
exigencias de la sociedad. Cuando
10 hayats lef1o volver6is dno es
yerdad2 y entonces os dire 10 que
espero de vos.
Rocambole tom6 ell manuscrito.
-SefIorita, diio; -voy q ence-
rrarme en- casa y devorar6 estss
paginas. Mai1ana q La noche estaIe
a vuestras 0rdenes.
Isl: dn0 es verdadp diio Con-
cepcion. : o. espero msflana.
-IEn qre sitio7
Aquf.
IA que hora7
"A la hora de hoy. encontra1Gis
. mi negro en- II puertecilia.
. cuan6o Rccam bole daba ND
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-02-17

gial. en- su lugar, hubiera csfdo de
IodiIlas p los pies de la ioven, pero
Ell fslso marques de Chamery era
mejante falta y Sc mautuvo frf0 y
reser vado, como 81 estu 1iese con-
vencido que Ia sef1orits Conception
iba a pe1irle uu servicio en- que
para NADIA entrsba 50 cor8Z0o. LIE
indic6 aqu6lla IN asiento y ambos
Sc SentaroD.
-Sen1 II marques, dijo con una
trsnquilidad que descubrfa su
e0ergica naturaleza de espaf1ola;A
de SECURE que ST Sc dijera N II ana,
en- cuslouier salon de Paris ola
sef1oritA de Sala ndr ha dad0
una cita al marques de Chemery y
lie recibio en- su casa, en- sn gabi
nete, & las doce de la noche > nadie
10 creerfa.
-Es verdad. dijo E )cambole
-Pero, = prosigui6 Concepci6n,
-si hoy la sefiorlta d. Sslandrera
dice al marques de Ohamery:
<Estoy en- sitnaci6n tai que ten
go necesidad de confiarme IN
hombre de honor como 6l 10 es.
No solo, - interrumpio r
cambole completsndo Ell penss.
miento de Ia ioven, Ell marques
de Chamery encontrArfa muy natu-
raj que IL sef1orita de SalaEdrera
haya pensado en- Ell. sino que Sc 10
agrad ecP RIA de rodillas.
Hizo CoLcepci6n I'm gesto afr
mativo repuso:
-Antes de deciros Ell servicio
que de vos espero, es precise que
os cuente cosas que nadie sabe en-
Paris gee son IN secreto entire
mi fsmilia y 20.
->Hablad, sef1orita, diio R0-
camoole: soy hombre capsx de
guardian IN secreto.
-Lo creo por ESQ es que no
he dudado en- cor fisrme o yos. Se-
nor marques, prosiguid; dentro
de ounce dias debo marchar a Es
pafla. RGcambole sc exLremeci0.
Z antes de dos meSes debo casarme
con mi primo.
Fl falso marques nj siquiera pes-