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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
GEORGE MCCLURE
 INSTANTLY KILLED
He Was SWitchman on the
 Southern Railway
FELL UNDER THE TRAIN
He May Have Frosaed His Foot and Lost Ills Balance-Body Horribly Mangled-coroner Paris
 Makes Investigation.

George Mcclure, switchman on the Southern railroad, fell under freight train yesterday evening about 6 o'clock and was instantly killed. The accident occurred at East Birmingham near the crossing of the street railway line and the Southern railroad.
 The wheels went over MT. Mcclure near the abdomen and his body was frightfully mangled
 It is said that he was running beside the train and frogged his foot which made him lose his balance and fall head long under the wheels.
 There is some conflict in the evidence as to the manner of his death, however. One witness says that the switchman was hanging on the train and that he lost his hold and fell under the wheels.
 Coroner Paris went out to investigate the case last night but did not finish the examination of witnesses. There Is little doubt, however. but that death was en- tirely accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
MRS. HOLLISTER
 TO LEAVE TODAY
MADE INTERESTING ADDRESS TO LADY CROY HIVE OF THE MAG cABEEs IN EAGLES HALL LAST NIGHT.

Mrs. Lillian M. Holister supreme com mander of the Ladies Macabees of the World who is making tour of the coun- try in the interest of the work of the organization spent yesterday in Birming- ham.
 Tn the afternoon she conducted the initiation of about forty new members into the Lady Croy hive, the local or ganization, and last night she made an able address to the Maccabees and to the public in general on the workings of the order.
 She was introduced last night by Mayor Drennen, and in other ways during her stay has been shown the courtesies due one so prominent in the womens organ izations of the country.
 Mrs Hollister will leave this morning for Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
SKYSCRAPER IS
 FORMALLY NAMED
FIRST STEEL COLUMN OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING IS RAISED WITH THERMOMETER BUILDING cHRIsTENED.

The first steel column of the new First National Bank building was raised yes terday afternoon about o'clock. There was an informal christening party pres ent. composed of number of prominent citizens, including the officers of the First National bank.
 Culpepper Exum broke bottle of wine over the column and formally named the structure going up the First National Bank building" He made few happy re- marks on the significance of the occasion and expressed the hope that the build ing would always be as strong as the bank that was to occupy it.
 This is the third christening ceremony over the erection of steel frame strnc- lures in Birmingham. The present build ing will be the largest in the city. and in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Doe Runs In Cathedral.

Natchez, Miss, April 6.-The members of St. Mary's congregation had a most peculiar experience at high mass yester- day. when fine large doe ran down Gen. ter street into the iron fence about the cathedral, severely lnjurlng itself. The doe then ran into the cathedral and up and down the aisles among the members of the congregation. It finally made it's way out, running at high speed, and when two blocks from the cathedral fell to the ground and died in a few moments. The doe had been driven from Louisiana by high water, swan tho river, climbed the hill at the river front and raced through the streets to the cathedral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
ARRANGING FOR HORSE SHOW.
Committee Met Last Night and Dis
 cussed Programme.

A meeting of the horse show committee of Birmingham Lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was held at the Elks' home last night. A number of those who own horses were present and the committeeman discussed with them the proposed programme.
 The programme has not yet been com pleted but will be ready for publication within the next few days.
 The Elks will leave nothing undone to make the horse show a great success, and much interest in the event is being aroused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
The Original Sunny Jim.

The arrival in Birmingham of the orig inal Sunny Jim promises to be the event of the week in social and business circles. All day Sunday he was kept busy shak- ing hands with callers. He has made ar engagements with a brass band for a street parade to enable him to meet the many friends he will be unable to greet personally.
 The original Sunny Jim," Jim Dumps by name, visits our city with a double purpose-pleasure, and, as he expresses 1t, 'chaperoning the peacemaker''-Force- which made peace between MT. Dumps and wife and now daily sweetens the life of many a wife of an ill-tempered husband
 This Force is not Birminghams fin est" but toasted wheat treated to a preparation of malt honey.
 He has for the ladies a generous pack age of Force; for the children a beauti- full illustrated history of his life and how he became Sunny Jim"
 May his stay be a pleasant one. s*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
BEHRENs PARK BEING CLEANED.
The Resort Being Put In Frst-cIass
 Condition.

Mayor Drennen, City Engineer Ken drick and Street Commissioner McCartin went to Behren's park yesterday morn ing to see that a large force of men begin work in the proper manner to clean up the resort.
 The rubbish will be carted away, the low places filled in and a number of pine trees cut down. A force of seventy-five men is now at work and will complete what is to be done by Thursday or Fri day The park will then be in first class condition.
 An old house, containing four rooms is in the park. This frame structure will be sold at auction next Monday at noon, the auctioneering to be held at the park. Mayor Drennen will in all probability act as auctoneer.
 The person buying the house will be required to move it at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
90. Sidewalks. .......... 9S. Grading, curbing,
 macadam and gut
Plumbing and Electric Go. Organized.

A declaration of incorporation was filed in the office of the probate judge yes- terday by the Ben r. Barbour Plumbing and Electric company, capital stock s15,- 900, divided into 150 shares of the par value of $10O each.
 The incorporators are Ben F. Barbour, B. c. Hickman and Charles B. Barnitz. The principal place of business will b- in Birmingham and the company will do general plumbing and electrical work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were issued yesterday:
 D. H. Brown, to erect two-story frame dwelling on Thirteenth street, south. be- tween Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues to cost s37s5.
 James Paris, to erect a one-story brick building on Second avenue and Twenty third street, west side, to cost $415.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Preliminary Hearing Postponed.

The preliminary hearing of Frank Tom brello, the Italian charged with the mur- der of P. c. Little, at Littleton. was to have been held yesterday before Justice of the Peace H. B. Abernathy, but was postponed until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock as the state was not ready The Italian is now in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Many Reveraqes.

Are so vastly improved by the added richness imparted by the use of Borden's 8 Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. The Eagle Brand is prepared from the milk of herds of well fed, housed, groomed cows of na- tive breeds. Every can is tested, and is therefore reliable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, April 6.-(SpeciaD. Post masters have been appointed as follows: Alanthus, Franklin county, William W. Wetherford vice Robert Bullen resigned. Arisote, Dale county, Clara Strain, vice J. c. Barnes, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

Meeting stponed.-The board of education was to have held a meeting last night in the office of the superin- tendent at tho city hall, but the session was postponed on account of the ab- sence from the city of the majority of its members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
City Committt

City committee.-No call has yet been issued by chairman Abernathy for meeting of the city democratic ex- eeutive committee. It was thought last week a meeting would be held last night or tonight. The committee may be called to meet some night later in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

Marriag Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Rob- ert C. McBrayer and Mettie Lou Grif- filth, Charley Smith and Maude Walker .. H. Burton and Ethel P. Chiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
City Engineer Reports on Progress of
 the Work.

City Engineer Kendrick has given Mayor Drennen a statement showing the progress of work in street improvements It is as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
CITY ITEMS.

Petition in Bankruptcy.-A petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday by Dick Boyd of Blossburg.
 Board of Trade.-A meeting of the Board of Trade will be held this after noon in the Tomlinson building on First avenue at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.
Trust Department.

ACTS AS ExECUTOR under wills. The advantage is obvious. There is no danger that your ex- ecutor will die, leaving the courts to appoint probably the last man you would yourself select. Nor that he will abscond. Nor that he will dissipate your estate, even by honest errors.
 BACK OF EVERY TRUST con- f1ded to us to insure that it will be faithfully carried out is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

bers and several neighbors made an in- vestigation. One bullet was found in the clothing at Mrs. McMillan's back, and another was found on the floor where she had been lying. There are two holes in her breast, and one of the bullets evidently went through her body, for a bullet wound was found in her back just on a line with one of the wounds in her breast.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
70 HAVE 5000 POPULATION
RESOURCES WILL MAKE IT
Occur d'AIene co Become the MAnaGas-
turing and Commercial Center Of
Northern Idaho That IL the Belief Of
,. j. Browne.

J. j. Browne, president Of the
Occur d'Alene Bank d Trust com
psBy, which recently opened its doors
for business in this place, spent a
part of the week in town. Mr..
Browne is one of the oldest and best
known citizens of Spokane and has
been closely identified with its bust
ness interests for many years. He
knows the resources and possibilities
of northern Idaho and eastern Wash
ingtOn better than almost any other
person and his judgment ought to be
Of vs lue in figuring Oh future develop
ment. In conversation with the Press
representative, Mr.. Browne stated ii
ar his opinion that within the next
two years the town of Occur d'AleDe
would have population of at laest
1000. He believes that the develop
ment of our numbering and other nat
ural resources will support a popuI
alton that large and that the con
struction Of the electric line between
this place an Spokane will also be
factor in this rapid develop ment He
says il is not impro bsble that the
new Canadian railway which II sur
veyed through Rstbdrum to Spokane
will build branch to this place
for the purpose Of securing some of
the lumber business. Mr.. Browne
says that this IL the one available
point for the manufacture of the tim
Der that il tributary 10 the lake and
rivers and that this fact means more
mills, bigger psyrolls and a very pros
porous business community. These
are some of the reasons why MIR.
Browne has become Identified with
the business Interests OF Occur d.
Alene He says that Occur Alene
II in position 10 become the manu-
I featuring and commercial center of
northern Idaho a. we'll a. the leading
summer resort. situated az il il upon
the most picturesque and attractive
body Of water in the Inalnd Empire
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
POST PALS NEWS NOTES.

On the Fourth the Northwest team
of Spokane will play the Post Falls
champions, and Post Falls second
nine, the Lumber Jacks will play
the State Line Pillow boys.
Thompson and Cleland have bought
the Hotel Knox and will serve meals
at all hours. Dan Cleland is a pop
ular restaurant man and his partner
is we'll known in Rathdrum as an eH-
perienced chef
Mr. julie Lyons and Miss Clara
Amell were married at Rsthdrum on
"Wednesday of last week by Father
Kelly. Miss AmeIl has hosts Of
friends ia this neighborhood who
wish her bon voyage.
The ball game last Sunday between
the S. A. A. c. and the Post Falls
first nine resulted in a victory for
the Athletics, the score being Is to
:. The Spokane boys bad le~gDe
pitcher and after the third inning the
& AOAoAE Az lawn va ScA hAArs
Mrs. Waegoner, one Of the oldest
settlers here and mother of Charlie
and Oscar Waggoner and Mrs. Henry
Enders. was taken sick with neuralgia
of the stomach last Sunday evening
and died at $50 ON Tuesday. June
Both. Mrs Waggoner was loved by
all who knew her. as she was loving
wife. a kind mother and a friend to
all. Rev Walker cnducted the tuner
al services at the NJ r. church We'd
nesday at 3 p. m. and the remains
were followed 10 Evergreen cemetery
by large concourSe Of friends. The
bereaved family have the sympathy
of the entire community in this sad
bereavement
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
INTERESTING CHURCH HISTORY.
Results Of Mission Work Of Lasting
BENEFIT.


Benefit.
Some of the early missionary his
tory of northern Idaho and eastern
Washington will prove interesting to
our readers. and we reprint the fol
lowing from the Spokesman Review:
The ceremony Of laying the corner
stone Of the Catholic church Sunday
was the beginning Of new chapter
in d story that runs back more than
half century. The early work of
the Catholics in the west. like the
work of other denominations, WAS Of
q missionary character and prosecuted
among the Indians. The best author
titles agree that few converted Iro-
quois had drifted among the Flat
heads, and. after telling them Of the
lRbors of the black gowns. the
Montana tribe made repeated GALE
upon St Louie for spiritual advisers
AZ result Of these petitions, Rev.
Peter DE Smet sci out for the west
and in ls40 laid the foundation OF
St. Mary's mission ia Montana In
the following year be made trip To
Fort colTille and passing through
the country Of the Occur d 'Alenes be
was besought by the members OF this
tribe TO remain with them This,
Father DE Smet could not do. but he
promised that q priest should be sent
10 them and in 1912 Father NicholA
Point arrived and started the mission
Of the Sacred Heart. In lss6 IL was
moved 10 Whist ever since has been
known A. the "Old Mission. .
4 mission was established IN the
Colville valley in 1874 and the ia
thers began active religious work
among the tribes. combining with il
practical instruction in agriculture
In sec Rev. J. NJ CsthAldo Was APP
pointed 10 missionary work among
the SpokAnes and found shelter under
the roof OF Chief Peon. ON Peon =
/ prairie. which may lie called the first
Catholic chapel la Spokane county.
A. the little settlement n, the falls Of
| the Spokane began 10 attain growth.
some Of the white people in it made
occasional visits TO the priests who
were laboring among the Indians.
and in 1881 Father Cathaldo. then
superior Of the Rocky Mountain mis-
sion. purchased lot on the corner
Of Main and Bernard streets and n,
the Christmas mass there in that year
there were IL persons present.
For the mex, five year. the growth
Of the little church was vigorous aud
GA July 4, 1856 IL years ago the
church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes on
Main street wRs dedicated. Since
that time the Catholic church in its
activity and advance has kept even
step with the city and when the
handsome structure just begun il
completed, il will fittinRly reflect
the church's growth. solidity and in
fiueuce for spiritual good.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04

The mill Of the Big Four Lumber
company is completed and trial test
Of the machinery has resulted In
showing every part of the mill to be
properly constructed and in good run.
ming order The company expects Ia
begin saving lumber next week. The
mill has capacity, Of 100, 900 feet
per day aud is modern circular mill
with all appliances for cheaply and
speedily handling its products, A
change in the membership of the firm
took place the first Of the week when
O. Nj Sparks aud W T.. Foore dis.
posed of their interests to DIR. +. T..
Dodd aud II. w. Gslleher of Nebraska
and part owners in the plant. These
gentlemen also have an option ON the
interest of Frank Leighton.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
ELECTRIC LINE LAYING IRON
PUSHING WORK ON THE DOCK
Grading Contract "a be Completed by
AsEast wiii opss sherman street at
Wet End Construction of Head
quarters Building.

NJ. ID. Wright. one of the gradeing
contractors Of the Occur d'Alene a.
Spokane Railway company was in
town Tuesday looking after matters
ia connection with the work. He
says that their contract will be com
pleted by August l. The graders are
working west Of town aud other camps
are scattered along the line between
here and Spokane. Ties are being
shipped 10 the Spokane end of the
line over the o. r. A y. from Harri
sou, aud track laying began Wednes-
day ia the yards Of the company east
Of the city II Was the wish Of the
company Ia begin operations from this
end Of the line, but il WAs unable 10
do "a on accouont Of the excessive
discrimination in rates between this
point aud Spokane by the railway
companies. The company IL laying
its own ties aud iron and Chief En-
gineer White informs us that the work
will be pushed 10 completion without
delay.
The company IL planking the dock
and has the work completed for dis
lance Of 100 feet from the sho e The
construction Of headquarters build.
Ing will begin in = few days aud the
improvements GA the extension Of
sherman street are be completed at
once These operations are Great &.
ing much activity ia th. west end 81
the town aud many building improve.
neni. Are being made ~ a result
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04

A good farm of loo acres. one half
mile from the lake, near Mica bay.
for sale, 100 acres of level land and
good spring near the house; twelve
acres cleared and 400. 600 feet of
standing timber on the balance in ad-
dition to ties and cord wood: team
with harness and logging outfit worth
$500. nine head Of cattle. including
four COWS; three pigs and chickens.
viii sell for 81 500 cash. Good build
ings ON the place, II You wish to ex D
anime this place take steamer TO Peter
Nelson 5 landing aud inquire of him
for further particulars.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
WILL BUILD wATEK WORKS.
Cable Milling Company 60 Begin Con
struetion Of New - stem.


struetioB Of Sew ~ stem.
Representative Of the Cable Mill
ing company made canvas Of the
town this week for the purpose Of
ascertaining how many citizens would
agree to take water and lights from
them If new water system and light
ing plant were put in under their
franchise. The result shows over
seventy five per cent of the water con
sumers ready to patronize the new
company and contracts were signed
for that number. There were a
number Of thoFe who did not sign
the contract that stated their willing
ness to patronize the new company
when its system il completed and in
operation. The company expects to
begin operatinoD on the construction
of the plant al once ard will be fur
nishing water to the consumers in
sixty days from the time the first
dirt is thrown. Their plan is to lay
mains and furnish water by direct
pressure pending the completion Of
the reservoir on Tubbs' hill. The
construction Of lighting plant will
follow without delay.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04

The regular monthly meeting of the
Occur d Alene Commercial Club will
be held at the office of Attorney J.
L, McClear "Wednesday evening o.
next week. The ATTENDANCE of all
members is requested and all persons
who are identified with the business
ianterests or prosperity of the town
are invited to attend and become
members of the club.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
Cholera Infantum.

This has long been regarded a. one
of the most dangerous and fatal dis
eases 10 which infants are subject. 1t
can be cured, however, when properly
treated. All that is necessary is to
give Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
aud Diarrhoes Remedy aud castor oil.
as directed with each bottle. and a
cure is certain. For sale by the Occur
d'Alene Drug Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
Good Farm Tor snIr.

The Carpenter place. containing
Ice acres of good farm aud hay land
is for sale at bargain II is stu
ated ON the St Maries river. has
eighty acres OF good hay land. spring
water, timber. twentvy three head Of
cattle, horses and farm Implements.
This Is one Of the most desirable
ranches in that section OF the country
and is a big bargain at the price,
$4,000 kor further particulars in
quire of J. {. White.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04

There will be a meeting at the
Presbyterian church, Tuesday even
ing, July 9Th. at S o'clock for the
purpose Of organizing a musical associ.
alton. The work of this association
during the summer weeks will he the
preparation Of the sacred cantata
"Belshazzar. with which the new
opera house will he opened, under
the direction of Professor NJ. f.
Robinson, who recently 81 successful
~ rendered Queen Esther" here.
Mr.. Robinson is a director Of rare
ability and To one should miss such
an opportunity to meet aud work
with him.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-07-04
ann.nla .f oarrn I..,her.

The production Of Queen Esther,
Friday and Saturday evenings oi lasi
wcek at the Presbyterian church. not
only demonstrated the ability Of Mr..
NJ. +. Robinson ~ a director. hat
showed the result 81 hard and con.
sctsntious work on the part Of the
musical people Of Occur d Alene.
I Prom the rAise Of the curtain on the
! finst act. showing the ascendancy OF
the wicked Haman aud his followers.
Who then bad control Of the cour; OF
Ahaneruv the Persian King. TO the
finai execution II tbe same HAmAn.
and the triumph Of Queen Esther
aud bet kinsman. Morhecai, there wa
nothing To mar the success Of the per
formsnco.
The costumes were bright and at j..
iractive and historically correct
The music was of high order aud
Nell rendered aud the acting a credit
tu thore intrus,ed with the principal
Patt@ The chorus was we'll balanced
AaNaA NtANNfA W ~ AN7EANf AlNf
effect 81 their two weeks. training.
All the parts were sung by local
tAlont with the exception Of the char
acter 81 Hannah which WAS sung by
VIII G. Hoyt. Mr. Rohinson's assist
ant Mr. Hoyt has very fine voice.
and the people OF Occur d'Alene ap-
pr,ciaicd his assistance. All the parts
we're exceedingly we'll rendered
4 specislIeature Was the oriental
dance given 10y seven young ladies
On the whole the entertainment was
marked success aud mcriied the
generous applause given 10y an apprec
iativc audience.
Bsard Establishes nigh school.
The school board held an imporian,
meeting Thursday evening at which IL
was decided to establish complete
high school course Of four years. This
important move, together with the fact
that the board has employed comre.
tent corpse Of teachers. puts the
Occur 4 Aleue schools AT the head of
the list in the county, The board
levied a special tax Of II mills, three
for interest. three for the sinking fund
and five for maintenance. Miss May
Kpepper Of Lewiston. WAS engaged as
teacher in the high school. which fills
the list Of teachers as follows: W. O.
Cummings. principal; May Knepper,
Agnes Main. Eliza Kircheval. Sue
Davis and Lillisn Pennington.