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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-08-31

W EN- hit wuz fust made, but thinks de
idee is all right dat dey descended
I'm monkeys"
Sound Arabian Belief.
A mans true wealth Is the good he
has done in the world. When he dies,
men will ask what property he has
left behind him; but angels will in.
auire, What good deeds hast thou
sent before thee7"-From the Arabic.
Flying Fish.
Flying fish do not usually rise more
than three feet above the sea, but
they have been known to fall on a
deck as much as twenty feet above
the water.
Explicit Guidance.
A writer says: IL heard someone
asking Andrew Lang to direct him to
his house in Marloes road Go up
Cromwell road till you drop and then
turn to the right, he replied"
When Diamonds Were Unknown.
The diamond is not among the EARL.
est gems known to man None are
found in the ruins of Nineveh, nor
In the Etruscan or Phoenician tombs.
Remembers the Soldiers.
BY the will Of the late Count Wald.
arsee, field marshal in the Germany
army, the valuable insignia of his Or.
der of the Black Eagle, set with dia.
monds was sold for the benefit of the
needy soldiers in his old regiment
Austrian Crown Jewels.
The Austrian and Hungarian crown
Jewels are fine, and the late empress
of Austria possessed one Of the largest
private collections of jewels Of any
princess in Europe.
Fan First Used In Italy.
The fan was introduced into Italy,
Spain and Sweden about the same
time that 1t became so popular In
France, and a little later 1t made its
first appearance in England.
Custer Bugler Is Retired.
Bugler Martin, who was with Custer
In many of his fights, has been retired
after thirty years service in the
United States army.
Demands Common-sense Skirts.
The Prague municipal council has
prohibited the trailing of dresses in
public squares, places and streets, I'M
der penalty Of a heavy fine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-08-31
Fan First Used In Italy.

The fan was introduced into Italy,
Spain and Sweden about the same
time that 1t became so popular In
France, and little later 1t made its
first appearance In England.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
L. G. N. CHANGE.
Appointments and Promotions Report
ed From New Decatur.

New Decatur, February 1.-(Special)-
The following changes have just been
made on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad:
C. F. Giles has been promoted from
master mechanic at Louisville to sue
coed Harry Swoyer as assistant super
intendent of machinery. Mr.. Swoyer re-
signed to take the position of assistant
general manager of the Rogers Locomo-
tive works. J. j. Reidy has been appoint
ed travelling general master mechanic
Mr.. Redy comes from the Northen Pa
cifc railroad, where he was mechanical
inspector. j. j. Sullivan. the master
mechanic Of the New Decatur shops for
some time past, has been promoted to
general master mechanic of the New De-
catur shops, and of the following divis-
ions of the Louisville and Nashville sys-
tenn: Nashville and Decatur. Nashville.
Florence and Sheffield. Mr.. Sullivan
takes the place of A. Beckett, who re-
signed and will retire from service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
BILL NyE's NEGLECTED GRAVE.
Empty Bottle Thrust Into Sod Marks
Humorst's Resting Place.
From the kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
| Surprise was occasioned recently at
Asheville, N. c., by a brief item which
! appeared In one of the local papers stat
| ing that the grave of Bill Nye humorist.
which is in the graveyard of country
church near Fletcher. N. c., thirteen
miles from Asheville, was unmarked by
stone of any kind. The story was de-
MED by friends Of the family. but the
fact remains that the grave of the great
merrymaker whose deep sympathy for
the neglected and the weak was the basis
of his delicate humor, is undistinguish-
able from the "old field" in which 1t is
located save by an empty bottle thrust.
mouth down, into the sod at the head Of
the grave, and loose stone placed, prob
ably by accident, at the foot.
Bill Nye, or Edgar Wilson Nye, was
well known to the country folk for mile
around his residence, Buckshoals, situated
mile from Calvary church. and the
Identity of his grave Is undisputed. He
was sociable with his country neighbors,
who revere his memory The grave
mound has sunk to scarcely above the
sod. and in few years there will be
nothing to distinguish it's location from
the surrounding field.
In Calvary church there is handsome
memorial window placed there by Mrs.
Nye. Why the grave has been neglected
no one seems to know. Since her hus-
bands death, 1t Is said, Mrs. Nye, who is
in New York, has been unfortunate In
her investments
Buckshoals, the former home Of the
Nyes, is a modern frame dwelling house,
well equipped with modern conveniences.
From it's front varenda there is lovely
view of mountain scenery and fash
ing mountain stream makes constant
music at the edge of the lawn. On the
grouns is a capacious ballroom, built
with an exterior in imitation Of a long
cabin. over whose polished floor the
Misses Nye and their friends were won't
to glide in many a merry dance during
the happy three years the family lived
in this ideal country seat He did most
of his syndicate writing and entertained
his intimate friends in the little tower
room above the veranda.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
NEW PIONEERS OF MINING.
Old Prospector in Top Boots and Red
Shirt Passing Away.

From Success.
While placer mining is rapidly giving
way to lode minng-the mining of metals
from within the bowels of the earth,
which obviously demands the expenditure
of both technical skill and money-the
bulk of the gold from Siberia, Alaska. the
northwest territories and some other re-
glons is still obtained from auriferous
gravels But this gold Is being extracted
not by the old fashioned method of placer
mining, but by the employment of special
machinery under technical direction-as,
for example, in the cases of hydraulic
mining and of gold dredging
With the progress of mining methods
and the partial exhaustion of the placer
fields many changes in what may be
called the external and the social aspects
of gold mining have resulted. The ro-
nance is largely gone. The kind OF camps
of which Bret Harte wrote so graphically
no longer exist Railroads now run into
most of the larger mining camps. Electric
lights and other up to date conveniences
are in evidence, and the conservative
opinion engendered by the presence Of
capital and its responsible agents has Gre
ated an atmosphere in which the old fash
toned bad man" of the camps does not
flourish.
The quondam prospector, too, in his
SLOUGH hat and top boots is, alas. becom-
ing merely a picturesque figure of the
past He has done much for mining in
this country as has the plucky, hardy
pioneer. penetrating dangerous and al
most inaccessible regions in his search for
precious metals.
The method of pioneering is different
now. The pioneers are mostly represen-
tatives of capitalists travelling In parties,
and in all other respects well equipped for
Journeys into unsettled regions. American
experts now go to Siberia. Asia, South
America, Africa and all other parts Of
the globe where gold and other metals are
likely TO be found.
With the prospector with no other cap
ital than hope and the CRU bstake Is pass
ing away, fortunately for the mining in
weston. the so-called practical miner. who
poses as an authority on the value of min
eral deposits. He is being superseded by
young men thoroughly educated in mining
schools and equipped with practical ex-
perience In the field.
All this means that mining Is becoming
less of a gamble and more of science
and is conducted along approved and es-
tabiished lines. few years ago man
of means who was Interested In a gold
mine would hesitate to acknowledge tho
fact. 1t was as II he were playing with
bauble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Social and Personal.

Allen j. Krebs of Birmingham was in
the city few hours today.
The Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson, presiding
elder of the Birmingham district, preach
ed yesterday morning at the Pleasant
Grove Methodist church and in the even
ing at the First Methodist church of
this city.
e. T. Wilcox, travelling soliciting
freight agent of the Frisco, was in Bes-
semer today.
Mrs. George II. Stevenson and Robert
Stevenson have returned from trip to
Livingston.
j. II. Mayline is at the Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs p. II. Harris of Ever
green are visiting Bessemer friends.
George N. Nicely, proprietor of the
Grand, was called to his former home
at Huntsville today on account of the
serious illness of his granddaughter.
L. c. Hill and A. M. Waller of Mobile
were arrivals of the Grand today.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bragg celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their mar
rage today at their home at the Central
hotel Mr.. Bragg was the son of Judge
John Bragg of Mobile. Mrs Bragg was
Miss Kate Morris, daughter of Col Will
liam Morris. also of Mobile, at whose
home the wedding was celebrated. Many
friends extended their congratulations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Prominent Wedding Announced.

Tuscaloosa, February 1.-(Special.)-Dr
Robert Jemison Hargrove of this city,
and Miss Amelia Louise Brown of Hat
tiesburg Miss, will be married at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Robert c. Brown on the afternoon
OF February TO- After spending a month
in Mexico they will be at home in Tus-
caloosa. The bride resided here about
four years ago, where her father was
connected with the Mobile and Ohio rail-
way.
The groom who is a prominent young
physician of this city, is representative
OF one of Alabama's most distinguished
families. being a son of the lamented
Col. A. G. Hargrove and Mrs. Cherokee
Jemison Hargrove, and grandson of the
late Col. Robert Jemison
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
a Crack Corps Of Elephants.

From Medical Talk.
A royal elephant drive in Siam, In
which trained elephants are used to cap
ture wild ones. is the subject OF a
graphic illustrated article in Harper's
Magazine for February by Alan III. Bur-
goyne, f. r. G. S. Mr.. Burgoyne was
invited to drive" by the crown prince
of Siam. whom he knew at Oxford, and
therefore had every advantage In seeing
the amazing and horrifying spectacle.
The drive lasted three days, in the course
of which several men were killed by the
fury of the Wild elephants. In addition
to the tragic incidents there were many
amusing ones as we'll The finest ele-
plant corps in the world is possessed by
the Siamese army, and those drives are
instituted in order to capture the best
of the wild herds and keep this crack
corps of trained elephants up to the
mark.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
MAJORITY WILL RULE.
Marengo Selects Dates for Primaries
and Endorses Candidates.

Demopolis, February 1.-(Special)-A a
meeting of the executive committee of
Marengo county held at Linden today af-
ter some elaboration the committee de-
cided that the best and most feasible plan
was to adopt a majority nomination.
The first primary was called for April
II and the run off primary for April %.
The Hon. John c. Anderson. of this city.
was unanimously endorsed for associate
justice of the supreme court. The Hon. C..
X Abrahams of this city, was also en-
dorsed for solicitor of the first judicial
circuit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
SUES UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Dan Cooper Is Made Defendant In Suit
at Huntsville.

Huntsville, February 1.-(Special) "A.
r. Ninninger has filed in the United
States court a damage suit for $4,000 in
which United States Marshal Dan Cooper
is defendant.
Ninninger claims that sum for alleged
false Imprisonment, the deputy marshals
having placed him under arrest when
they found him in possession of the stock
of Butler. Cole & Co, bankrupts at New
Hope. He claimed the goods as his own,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
COLUMBIANA WILL
KEEP COURT HOUSE
QUESTION WHICH HAS ACQUIRED
STATE AOTORlETY is FINALLY
SETTLED BY ELECTION WHICH
PASSED OFF QUIETLY.

Columbiana, February 1.-(Special,) 1.-THE
election in Shelby county to select a per-
manent site for the court house passed
off quietly today.
There was perfect landslide for Co
lumbiana. Reports from seventeen beats
out OF nineteen give Columbiana S54 ma
jority over Calera. The two beats to hear
from will not reduce this majority
This finally settles the Shelby county
court house question which has acquired
state notorety.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
CITY COUNCIL TO
MEET TONIGHT
January Reports VIII be Read
at BeSSemer
WILL VOTE ON BOND ISSUE
New Ruildinpg Is Deemed Necessary
for the City Schools and an EIee-
ton Is ordered-Baptists
Close Meeting.
WILL VOTE ON BOND ISSUE

Bessemer. February 1.-(speciaL)-
board of mayor and aldermen will meet
in regular semi-monthly session tomor-
row night in the council chamber.
AS this is the first meeting in the month
reports of the city officers for the month
of January will be read. Some other i'm
portant matter will also require the
body's attention. 1t is probable that the
question of closing the fruit stands on
Sunday will be considered by the coun-
Gill;
Another matter that will probably come
up is the question of regulating the sale
of secondhand clothing in Bessemer. At
the last meeting petition was presented
to the board requesting the council to
take steps to regulate the sale of second
hand clothing. 1t was alleged in the
petition that the clothes tend to spread
smallpox and other infectious diseases.
To Vote on Bond Issue.
The 29th of this month is the date set
by the board of mayor and aldermen for
the citizens of Bessemer to vote on the
proposed issue of $4,000 for the purpose
of erecting a new high school building.
This edefice will be one of the most mod
ern end up-to-date school houses in the
district.
Owing to the congested condition of the
Bessemer public schools this action was
deemed necessary. The board of educa-
ton after investigating the matter, re-
commended to the council that a new
building be erected. The board, after
carefully investigating the matter, took
prompt action and called an election for
the purpose of deciding the bond issue.
Meeting Closed.
The fifth Sunday meeting of the Besse-
mer Baptist association, that was in SEES
sion at the Brighton Baptist church Sat-
urday and yesterday was concluded yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. The ses-
sions were largely attended and much in
terest was manifested.
The Rev. L. p. Leavell, secretary of the
Sunday school board of the Southern Bap-
fist convention, delivered an inspiring
address on Sunday School Work. at the
morning session, after which the Rev.
w. NJ. Backwelder, pastor of the Wood
lawn Baptist church. preached an able
sermon on Influence and Power" Yes
terday afternoon the Rev S. o. Y. Ray,
superintendent of missions for the Bir-
mingham district, delivered an address ON
Home Missionary Work."
The sum of $25 was readily raised by
the association for the benefit Of Howard
college.
Presbyterlans Select Trustees.
At meeting of the congregation of the
First Presbyterian church at the morning
service yesterday, the following trustees
were named for the ensuing year,
DR.. j. S. Winters, w. H. Dennis, A. r.
Craddock, DIR. George D. Waller, j. b.
Morton, M. Tyler Kennedy, William Bam-
ford and Prof. w. p Gum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Committee Meets February 1oi

New Decatur. February 1.-(Special)-
The democratic executive committee of
the Eighth congressional district will
meet in Decatur on February 10 for the
purpose of arranging for the district pri-
mary and what other business may come
before the body The chairman is the
Hon. H. A Skeggs of Decatur, and the
secretary is DR.. E. J. Conyngton, also
of Decatur
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
No One CAUGHT.

Tuscaloosa, February 1.-(SpeciaI 1.-THE
assignment of A. B. Baxter & Co. here
Saturday was of little or no interest to
Tuscaloosa, as j. W. Muslin, manager of
the local office. feeling that everything
was not secure, closed out business here
last Monday. ceasing at that time to rep
resent the firm Consequently those who
I'd had dealings with the firm escaped
thout any damage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
New Bank at Montgomery.

Washington, February 1.-(Special)-
The application of William Berney, s.
L. Tyson, William d. jerks, ]. w. Black
and John W. Dunn. Jr.. to organize the
American National Bank OF Montgomery.
with a capital of 100000. has been APP
proved by the comptroller Of the cur
rency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Work Suspended.

New Decatur, February 1.-(Special)-
The work of laying new electric street
car tracks in this city has been temper
arly suspended on account of the severe
cold and snow during the past few days.
This work will be resumed just as soon
ms the weather will permit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Sportsmen Busy.

New Decatur, February 1.-(Special)-
Just across the river from this city black
birds and robins are roosting in flocks of
thousands. Local sportsmen and others
from a distance are visiting these roosts
every evening and are killing the birds
nv the hundreds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
VICTORY

Over Stomach, Liver and Kidney Com.
plants is very decisive when you use
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. Then why
will you continue to suffer when 1t is
unnecessary. Get bottle today from
your druggist and see how much good
it will 90 you. 1t never fails in cases
of Poor Appetite, Indigestion, Dyspep'
STA, Constipation, Kidney Ills, ChiIls
Colds or Malaria, and has been en-
dorsed by physicians for SO years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Results of ouin Election.

GUN, February 1.-(speciaI) 1.-The mu-
nicipal election held here today resulted
as follows For mayor, M. A. SPRING
field: for councilmen, S. j. Baird, o. c..
Ling, J. J. Pope, J. w. Ingle and D. d.
Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
ALABAMA NEWS.

Fully 2000 people watched the German
cruiser Fake depart from Mobile Sat
urday morning While the vessel was
weighing anchor work ON the river front
was practically suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

The trial of Pearl Scott and Florence
Leftwitch, charged with the murder of
Engineer Jack Scully at Selma, has been
set for February 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

The body of a white man was found
floating in the Mobile river near Baird
mill Friday morning, The corpse was that
of stranger and is believed to be that
of a sailor who was recently drowned
from a barge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

The veneering factory at Elba has re-
ceived five automatic basket making ma
chimes, and they are being set up. The
factory is now rushed with orders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
GLOOM.
Women Find Happiness
and Health by Using
Dr.. Greene's Nervura.
Thousands Of Women Praise
the Virtues of DIR. Greene's
NerYura.

Are these horrible aches and pains
natural ? Am 1 doomed to lose my
health andgood looksthrough suffering
can't prevent? Shall l be nervous
and cross at twenty-five, thin and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
ASHWORTH HANDS
IN RESIGNATION
WILL GIVE UP HIS PLACE AT EMS
LEY AS SUPERINTENDENT OF
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE T. c.,
La RY. co.

Ensley, February 1.-(Special.) George
S. Ashworth. general superintendent of
construction of the Tennessee Coal. Iron
and Railroad company at Ensley, has ten
dered his resignation to take effect March
/. Mr.. Ashworth goes with the Hardie-
Tynes Machine and Foundry company,
as general sales agent, with headquarters
in Birmingham.
Mr.. Ashworth has been with the Ten
nessee company at this place for the
past year and has many friends in Ems
ley who regret to hear of his coming de-
parture. He has charge of the construc-
ton of No. furnace. now nearing COM
pletion.
Police Court.
This was a busy day with the police
court. Several offenders faced his honor,
Mayor Scott. Among those fined was
Jerry Scott, colored, charged with an as
sault with a weapon. He was fined 500
and costs.
Judge Mandy Again on Bench.
Judge Charles II. Mandy of the Ensley
inferior court, who has been confined to
his room for the past few days with ILL
ness is able to be at the court room to-
day.
To Have Summer Opera.
Manager Abernathy of the Ensley opera
house is contemplating putting on a stock
company during the summer. 1t is the
purpose of the management to have polite
vaudeville every week during the sum-
mer months.
To Open Restaurant.
r. ]. Montgomery will open a first-class
restaurant and cafe in the place formerly
occupied by the Ensley Dairy Farm
Depot. He proposes to serve dairy lunches.
regular meals and short orders. His place
will be opened for business next Thurs
day morning.
c1s;.J o.I Ra..a.,I
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

1t is reported that Messrs Duggan and
Taylor, well-known real estate men of
Mobile, will shortly erect a skyscraper
on the property on Walter street where
the Leinkauf & Strauss building formerly
stood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
To Have Summer Opera.
Social and Personal.

City Treasurer G. p. Fonvlle is confined
to his room with illness. During his alb
sence his place is being filled by Special
Officer Campo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

sometimes felt as If l would be glad If
could die, for it was misery to live
and feel.as did. thought sometimes
should lose my mind. had the head
ache and could not sleep at times. l
tried many medicines but they did me
no good. At last [ decided to try
DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, and after taking two bottles
could sleep we'll, and my mind did not
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to do all my own homework, which l
have not done for two years before. l
am very thankful for what DIR. Greenes
Nervura blood and nerve remedy has
done for me, and l gladly recommend
it to all who suffer as L have suf-
fered."
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Your druggist recommends and sells
DR.. Greene's Nervura.
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Ten per cent saved if you
pay your gas and electric
bills today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
The Average Man of
Today Wants Comforts

Do you realize that the average man
of today lives with more comfort and
convenience than the kings and princes
of century ago, surrounded as they
were by their luxuries and servants?
What has done it? Modern ways of
making and selling. And the mer-
chant has been the most successful
who points out the way. This store
is moving fast. Every point, every
new idea worth the having is being
focused on the store service, and by
the benefits of our liberal credit sys-
tenn the man of small income can sur
round himself with comforts unknown
to the wealthy few decades ago.
Cooper Furniture Go.
2O2O-2O2z Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
Work Progressing.

The work of sinking one of the artesian
we'll of the Pratt City wata- works deep
er is progressing rapidly. Forest Jackson
of this city, has the contract and is push
ing the work as fast as practicable When
it is completed it is thought that Pratt
City will have an abundant supply of
water.