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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13
INSPECTOR BUSY
 ON HIS REPORTS
REFRESHMENTS OF SOUTH EASTERN TARIFF ASSOCIATION MAKING CHARTS SHOWING THE MAINS AND PLUGS.

M D. Pierce, the special representative of the Southeastern Tariff association, who is making an inspection of conditions in Birmingham relative to restoring the city to a first-class insurance basis, spent all of yesterday in making out reports of the work he has already accomplished. He made charts showing the relative po- sitions of the water mains, the size of the mains, the location of the fire plugs and also of the fire alarm boxes.
 This work is done by taking sectional map of the city and marking off the streets and avenues, then marking in the water mains, the plugs and the fire boxes. The work has to be accurate, and great deal of pains has to be taken in the draughtsmanship.
 It is probable that most of today will be spent in office work unless MT. Pierce secures the city ordinances which he has asked for and which City Clerk Murray is trying to get. It is not probable that MT. Pierce will get the tests of the fire plugs before Friday or Saturday. He in tends making these tests very thorough, and will carry lines of hose to various parts of the city, attach them to the plugs and then measure the pressure by a meter
 He does not expect to finish his reports until about the middle of next week. -~~--~-~-~---~>-->~>--->>-> oner. There was no cross-examination on the part of defendants counsel and only once did Colonel Denson object to the form of examination. Passing the Sentence.
 The court: "rhe defendant will stand up' The court then proceeded to pass the death sentence, fixing the date for the execution. Judge Greene said that as an sentence, although it was an unpleasant duty.
 During the entire time Duncan had a steadfast gaze upon Judge Greene. The sentence made but little impression evi- dently upon him.
 He was immediately carried back to the county jail by the officers.
 Dr. J. W. Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, is a daily caller at Duncan's cell.
 T go to see the unfortunate man as a minister of the gospel" said Dr. Stagg last night. Duncan is a sensible man and he Is very appreciative. He under btdiiAo ihC ticdiiys liC iS Oi otOeNh ot- scent and his parentage was of the Pres- byterian faith''
 There is no doubt, 1t Is generally said but what Duncan appreciates the visits Of the minister. He seems to appreciate every act of kindness bestowed upon him and he seldom forgets.
 Duncan yesterday wrote letter to G. D. Winter of Leesburg, Fla. MT. Winter was a guard over Duncan in Florida and he recently wrote letter to Governor Cunningham in the interest of the con demned man.
 Duncan Writes a Letter. The letter of Duncc1 was mailed by a newspaper man. 1t read: Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 12, 1904. ''Mr. c. F. Winter. Leesburg. Fla: My Dear Sir.-Enclosed please find clippings from yesterdays Birmingham News and this mornings Age-Herald.
 And I beg you and Mir. Budd to please accept my many thanks for the kind ef- fort you have made in my behalf, which l will be held in grateful remembrance by |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13

York. the former being the secretary of the Salvation Army in the United States. This will be their first visit South, and officers from different Southern corps will probably. come to Birmingham to meet them.
 officers of the Salvation Army are en- couraged with the outlooK for the reseue home. As result of the visit of Col. and Mrs. Higgins, 1t Is believed that a large fund will be secured for the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13

Lost-Large St. Bernard dog; answers to name of "Carlo." Wore collar, when last seen. Liberal reward if returned to F. A. Grider, 2245 Sycamore St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows: A. Coots of Birmingham to Miss Leila M. Buch- aimon Walter Farr of Oxmoore to Miss Addie Daily; c. P Mcclure of Birmng- ham to Miss Fannie lobe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13
Plnkerton Detective.

The Cincinnati Enquirer printed the fol- lowing locally yesterday:
 MT. E. s. Reed, superintendent of the William Pinkerton Detective agency at Chicago passed through the city last night on his way to Birmingham, Ala, where he will have work to do in the final disposition of Frank Duncan, the noted safe cracksman and murderer
 The authorities here when asked about the coming of Mir Reed stated they knew nothing of the matter. The clip ping was read to Duncan and he replied:
 'T cannot see what he is coming here for. I have not been in Chicago since 1s9s"
 Duncan spends most of his time dur ing the day in reading. He smokes a good deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13

is liable to be wasted, lost or stolen unless deposited in a good,
 RELIABLE BANK. Paying by check is the safest way to settle your bills. Every possible cour- tesy and attention extended to all our customers We har- now over S6OU,O00.U0 que depositors. We would like to add your name to our list. Four per cent interest paid on sav- ings accounts. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-13
SALVATION ARMY
 MUCH ENCOURAGED
CAPTAIN BERRIMAN AND LOCAL OFFICERS ARRANGING FOR THE VISIT OF COLONEL AND MRS. WlGGlNS-REscUE HOME.

Staff Capt. J. M. Berriman. in charge of the southern division of the Salvation Army. Is in Birmingham comforting with
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
The Life-Sa5'er.

A few days ago several members of
fraternal society after the meeting
adjourned drifted into a discussion as
to the merits and dement's of the to-
bacco habit.
One of the party, John Grifhths,
brakeman on the Southern Pacific,
startled them somewhat by quietly re-
marking: Il have been a smoker ever
since 1 was in my teens and to that
fact owe my life
He was pressed for an explanation.
Il was brakeman on a freight train
not long ago." said he. "and as the
train pulled out of Truckee l jumped
on the cab of the engine to have chat
with the engineer and fireman. When
we were bowling along at good speed
get a cigarette, as / wanted TO smoke,
but discovered that 1 had left the
package in my vest pocket in the ca
boose. 1 climbed over the cars till
reached the caboose. Just then 1 was
thrown off my feet and after 1 had
gathered myself up / jumped out Of
the caboose and ran forward. The
engine had been derailed and the engi-
neer and fireman killed. II it had not
been for my craving for a smoke 1
would have been in the cab and no
doubt would have met the same fate.
That's why l say tobacco saved my
life"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Brannigan'S Nerve.

John Mitchell, ex-sergeant OF the
army. scout and Indian fighter of the
early days of Custer, Wade and Miles,
takes care of the guns in the armory
over at the University of California TO
the chosen few whom he delights to
honor he recounts stories OF the plains
which should find their way into a book
some day The other day he grew rem
iniscent.
1T was in 81" said he, when 1 was
still an enlisted man and was with my
regiment out in Wyoming, where the
Sioux were keeping everybody on the
jump. There were fifteen Of us, under
a sergeant by the name of Brannigan'
and we had been away from the post
on a little scouting expedition and were
returning when this incident happened
1--WE had been riding hard all day
without anything to eat, for we were
only fifteen, you know, and the Indians
were out, and in that case man don
stop to take anything like. a course
dinner on the plains. Well, We came up
to little station called Cedar creek
Just as night came on, thinking 10
spend the night there. We found ABOUT
$50 Rappahoe bucks camping there TOO.
well. sir. you should have seen that
sergeants face when he saw those Rap-
pahoes. No sooner had we unsaddled
when about twenty of those DUCKS
walked ever to US They were aWfully
arrogant and carried rifles. Said they
to Brannigan, Grub That was all.
And, do you know, that Brannigan
stood there and ordered US to give
them an antelope we had. all our corfee'
SOW belly and crackers. We didn't have
a thing left Then he walked up to the
chief and gave him his plug of tobacco.
Still those bucks just kind OF hung
around restless and uneasy-there were
$50 of them, you remember.
I'VE boys grumbled some and had 10
get along without anything to eat. Then
when 1t got dark we began to make
ready to turn in for the night. Bran
nigan had been getting more and more
nervous as night drew on, and when he
saw us getting out the saddle blankets
that fixed him.
Boys he said, we won't turn IN
tonight. We will just sit up and tell
stories"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
The Night attack,

There's the throb of the screw in the
darkness.
And the thrOb of the wave at the bow,
And the captain steps out in the Offing.
With muttered prayer and vow.
Then the strife of the gods Of battle.
When Death stands grim at the wheel
A tale of the strife Of the puppets
That go down in the ships OF steel.
"CIangr'
A Jangle of bells in the engine-rOOm.
And the Hell-fiTes glare in the stoke
holes gloom;
For Life and Death on the signal hang
The smitten steel OF the furnace rings
sings
The stOkers know not why the order
rang,
But the steam gauge leaps at the sum
mOns-"Clang,"
"Portr'
'Tis Death speaks low to the man at
the wheel;
There's thunder of guns. The great
ships reel
What matter if Death waits in Honors
court2
There's a ringing cheer in the wild
turmoil
OF the grinding jar of the guns recoiI.
Then the LAUGHED tOrpedOs quick retOrt
And the battle is Over-the ships in
port.
'Tis the strife of the gods Of battle
When Death stands grim at the wheel
a tale of the strife of puppets
That go down in ships Of steel.
Stanford Sequoia-
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
His Retracti0H.

The campaign had gone wrong, as
usual. for the editor of a struggling
Republican paper in a Southern Cali
fornia town. To make matters worse,
the Democrats, as is customary with
the victors after a hot political bat
tie, held a general jubilation and par
ade. One of the features of the pro-
cession was a float carrying huge
bell, which was beaten alternately by
a negro and a white man named Joe
Jeffries. 1t was sounding the death
knell of the Republican party.
The morning after the parade the
Republican paper appeared with
brief account of the procession and
stated that among other features there
was a float carrying a bell, beaten
alternately by two negroes.
Jeffries, who like the well-knOwn
Jeffries of to-day was handy with his
fists, Immediately sought out the edi-
tor and threatened to scatter his re-
mains over fourteen counties.
The editor, like Moses, was a meek
man and promised a retraction. 1t
appeared the next day as follows:
I'VE were in error in stating that
the bell carried in the political pro-
cession was beaten by two negroes.
1t was beaten by Joe Jeffries and an
other negro"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Virginia TerceHtenary.

Considerable interest has been
aroused in England by the proposal
TO celebrate in this country the tercen-
tenary Of the founding Of Virginia, the
historical record of the date Of the
turning Of the first sod on the Virginia
plantations being May IS, 1907. 1t was
the first British colony on the Ameri-
can continent. and there is probably
no portion Of the United States where
more numerous representatives are TO
be found this day OF old English fami-
lies, the younger sons Of which came
over during the reign Of King James,
in the train of Christopher Newport.
after whom so many towns and cities
have been named. 1t is on this aC-
count that Virginia enjoys in a very
special degree the sympathy and the
good will Of the English people. and
especially of the British aristOcracy,
and under the circumstances the pro-
ject of holding a worlds fair at Nor
folk, Va, the busy and prosperous city
al the mouth OF the Eliza beth River. is
likely to receive a very friendly re-
spOnse from the old country.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
In the Days of Daniel.

When Senator Bailey and Senator
Tillman were having their discussion
recently over paternalism in the Gov
ernment Senator Tillman said: Il live
in the country, and have always lived
in the country, and / know more about
farmers than the Senator does"
''Ah yes said Senator Bailey suave-
ly. Il do not think there is anything
the Senator from South Carolina does
not know more about than any other
Senator. if we take his own opinion
on that point
Il beg to tell my friend that a great
many South Carolinians have gone to
Texas" Senator Tillman said to Sena-
tor Bailey.
Yes, and we put some of them in
the penitentiary. too" replied Senator
Bailey.
Which in them days was consid-
cred repartee," quoted Senator Kean
solemnly and loud enough for all to
hear.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

of the church become candidate for Senator
ship AS directly pertinent the original inquiry this
is OF more interest than the admissions of poygamy
Ecclesiastical dctaton of the political course and con-
duct of citizens nsufferable under system OF
government. The church. in all FORMS has its position
distinct from the Neither interfere with the
legitimate functions of the other with safety to civil
liberty.
President Smith makes special plea that he had
his wives before the church manifesto of
$780, and did not propose to degrade them by ceasng
relations though he admitted that such un
lawful 1t appears then that the church sanctions that
which the outlaws, for he continued in the con-
fdence and achieved the headshp of the church, not
withstanding his violation of the laws OF the state in
a particular which is supposed go to the very heart
of morals and good conduct What i'll another held
socially and legally be vice of the serious
character is regarded by the church virtue and its
practice is rewarded with honors.
If Senator Smoot had confined the case to his
qualifications the only would have been the
else of authority by the church in the political action of
its members This would have been most difficult mat
for the Senate decide But he chose to impinge
upon his personal position the practices of his church. in
which he is ruler and apostle, and it clear
that the Senate will his unless the
progress OF the investigation relieve him of the situation
in which President Smiths testimony places him. The
whole acquires increasing Importance and leads
public thought back the first Republican national plat
form, which denounced polygamy and slavery "the
twin relics of barbarsm." suggesting the treat
ment of both systems by making their eradication
matter of Federal concern.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
In His Steps.

c. W. Campbell. British Consul in
Wuchow, has written a very interest
ing report on journey made by him
in Mongolia, giving a remarkably in
structive account OF the mode of life
in the interior of China. One very
peculiar custom is noted Mr.. Camp
bell tells us that he was particularly
struck by the numbers of pairs Of
boots hung in separate wooden cages
in the archway of the main west gate
Of Hsuanhua, the valedictory gifts of
benef1cent projects 1t is an attractive
custom in China to invite a departing
magistrate whose rule has been pop
ular TO leave pair of old boots for
suspension in a prominent place as a
hint to his successor to follow in his
footsteps.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Charles. Martry.

The Westminster Gazette of London
in its issue of January 80 recalls an
old superstition concerning the relics
of the first Charles Of England. 1t
says:
To-day is the anniversary of the
execution of King Charles 1. The
shirt worn by him on the scaffold. his
watch, his white silk breeches and
the sheet thrown over the body after
the execution have been preserved
and are to be seen at Ashburnham
Place, the seat of the Earl of Ash
burnham, into whose family they
came into possession on the death of
the monarch. The relics were once
looked upon as cures. as recently as
1860 a sick person being brought to
Ashburnham in order that he might
get some benefit by touching them"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
THE SMooT CASE.

6 The Call predicted, the wide excursion taken bv
IA Senator Smoot's the contest of his seat
has brought into the case the whole poity of the
Mormon church and the practice of its leaders The
testimony given by President Smith what we said if
would be- proving him be in the practice of polv
amy since the manifesto of I8oo and in violation
of the pledges made TO the admission of Utah
into the Union.
Not only does President Smith make confession under
oath for himself. but for his cousin John Henry Smith
and other apostles, and for Bishops and officers
of the church He declares, also that his relations with
his plural wives of whom he has fve were of common
knowledge. He lacked precision on only one point
After admitting that he had many children born since
ISoo he in doubt about the number belonging
of his wives, but said would find out and report
later He also admitted that Smoot had to get the con-
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Bmgenhovsky.
,f the Russians

A soldier OF the Russians
Lay Japanned at Tschrtzykjswivitch.
There was a lack of woman's nursing
And other comforts which
Might add to his last moments
And smooth the final way;
But comrade stood beside him
To hear what he might say
The japanned Russian faltered
AS he took that comrades hand,
And he said: II never more shall see
Ny own, my native land;
Take a message and a token
To some distant friends of mine
For 1 was born at SmanlxzrsQgqfxzsIlf
Fair Smanlxzrsqgqfxzsld on the Lrk-
ztYzklmnoy." New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
SAN JOSE TAKES THE PALM.

S an advanced missionary for the palm a street
II tree, The Call desires commend the people of
4 n San Jose, for the they made of Arbor day
On the suburban leading Alum Rock Park
they used ems and the Monterey pine But around the
school buildings in Naglee Park and the palms
planted In the future there will be shown in the
East pictures of San Jose in the winter months that
will present tropical aspect.
San Jose is becoming and for
tourists An excellent hotel there has helped to bring
the into prominence and Lick Observatory has
drawn further attention to it. Now its palm
lined will add to its many gifts and
graces, which lure to travellers. 1t had
always the finest material advantages. 1t is the
of the prune industry which has made conquest of
the American market and already is factor in Europe
the greatest of the field and garden seed
interest in the country, and has strong hold in all
forms of fruit production The coast line of the South
Pacific has put overland through route, and
IFS prospects bright be boasted by any
town the coast
The determination of the San Joseans to make the
best of the climate by making of their palm
city keeny practical matter 1t will increase tourist
travel and travellers who go enjoy the resulting grace
and beauty will look through and beyond the palms
the material advantages of the region and will buy
homes and rural lands and become residents. 1t is
s'mpl another made of climate as an asset. and
important No California afford do
otherwise.
The principle applies country property If an
wish sell country ranch he should 5egin
by surrounding his ranch house with palms and orange
and fig 1t is known that in the market buy
with their eyes Given lots of fruit of equal quality
but artsticay displayed while the other is
sloveny tumble and the we'll arranged attract
the eye will find buyer, while the other goes without
So it with cities and ranches AS have the advan
tage OF climate in which such ornamentation is easy
and cheap neglect improvdence that cannot be
excused
We again preach the palm the cities of the plain
and the coast. All palms good and quick growers
and they ornamental from the moment they are
planted San Jose has done well. Now let Oakland and
all cities do we'll and California will get fame
only the Golden but the Oriental State
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

RUSSIANS-L., City. Russians are
called Muscovites from the fact that at
one time Russia was Muscovy The
Slave are a race of people widely spread
in Eastern. Southeastern and Central
Europe. The Slavs are divided into two
sections. the southeastern and western.
The former comprises the Russians,
Bulgarians. rO-Crotians and Slovens;
the latter the Poles. Bohemians. Mora
vians, Sberaks. Wendts. etc. From the
fact that the Russians are included in
this category is the reason that they
are designated as Slavs. Tatar OF Tar
tar in the Middle Ages was the name
given the hosts of MOngOI. Turk and
Tatar warriors who swept over Asia
under the leadership of Jenghig Kahn.
The name was afterward applied to the
descendants Of these hosts. now inhab-
iting the steppes of Russia in Europe.
Siberia Cthe latter with an additional
intermixture of Furnish and SamOyetfc
blood) and the Caucasus. such as the
Kazen Tatars (the remnants Of the
Kiptchaks. or Golden HOrde'O the
Crimic Tatars in the Crimea. the Kalu-
hicks or Eleuths (who are properly
Mongols). etc 1t is by reason OF this
that Russians are sometimes called
Tartars.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Japan Calls for a Poet.

Shortly before the outbreak of the
war japan, which has no national song.
called for one in the following words
which appeared in a Japanese news
paper: "A song that ennobles
labor. which mobiles. the lazy
people, despise. is a true national song.
1t is neither genteel nor vulgar, but
noble and common VINO can make
our daily work holy? Who can com
pose the first national song in our coun-
try? Does the heaven not send such
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

While it is yet early perhaps to determine the worth
OF the various correspondents that operating with
such disastrous consequences the armies and navies
OF Japan and Russia in the Far East is comparatively
easy, by elimination determine the distinguished
worth Of of the gentlemen of the quill For spec
prevarication the British correspondents. have
almost made that triumph OF yellow journalism Douglas
Storysm, a venia sim
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

Our admirably balanced courts have decided that the
Board of Education has exclusive control Of the public
school buildings in this city. In fixing this serious re-
sponsibily the members of the School Board we
should always keep in mind the of the gentlemen
when look upon the unsighty barns in, which we
house children If San Francisco famous for many
things, she notorious for one-her shameful neglect of
the proper housing of her school children.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

a poet among us?" Yet, with this lofty
ideal, entirely consistent with Chris
tian sentiment. the japanese have no
really definite religious faith. AS Sen
ator Beveridge points out in his book,
THE Russian Advance: The Jap
anese soldier goes into battle burning
with the thought Of dying in the ser
vice Of the good MikadO, dying for the
glory of the flag Of the Crimson Sun
not for the glory Of one or many gods.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05
Ans5rers to Queries.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. City The ex-
ports from the United States TO Russia
during 1903 were valued at $7.51s.177.
and TO japan during the same period at
$21, ,622. SOB
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

Disgrace, conviction and imprisonment
have closed the of Machen and others involved in
the frauds upon the postal service How unfortunate
is that these could look into the future and
strike balancesheet of the profit and loss OF dishonesty
1t difficult sometimes estimate the motives of crimi-
mails except the theory that crime is a disease.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

RECORD-SaiIor, City. When a YES
sci running between San Francisco and
Portland. Or, makes a record the time
is reckoned as between the bar In San
Francisco harbor and the one at the
mouth of the Columbia River.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-05

President Castro has closed the Venezuelan embassy
at Washington This is of those little diplomatic
incidents that relieve the tedium of the capital The less
hear of Castro the better pleased and it GER
tanly will be to his advantage hear little of u.s.