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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01
Cotton Price Goes Up.

New York, Dec. 29.-New high rec
ord prices were made amid the great
est excitement at the opening of the
cotton exchange Monday. The first
prices were at an advance of % to 81
POINTS. Before the call was fairly
completed March had sold at 14.O1,
May at 14.2O, and July at 14.14. The
advance followed the surprising
strength at Liverpool, where prices
were II to 20 points higher at the
time of the local opening instead OF
a shade lower, as expected, with pri-
vate cables ascribing gains to heavy
buying for continental, Egyptian and
American accounts.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01
Later.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 2S.-The
death list tonight resulting from the
collision between two Pierre Mar
quette railroad passenger trains near
East Paris yesterday, stands at %,
with 29 persons injured, several Of
them fatally.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01

The painful is not always pious.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01
TEN THOUSAND IN STAMPEDE.
Men, Women and Children at a Chi
cauo Dinner.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-During a STAN
pede of the 10000 men. women and
children waiting for admission, which
followed the opening OF the doors Of
the Coliseum, where the Volunteers Of
America Sunday gave their usual
Christmas dinner, several glass doors
were demolished and dozen police
men on duty at the place managed to
restore order with the greatest diff
Guilty. In the rush several women and
children were knocked down and
trampled on. but none was seriously
injured. The crowd was the largest
that ever assembled at such dinner
at Chicago.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01
cHILDRENS DAY AT WHITE
HOUSE..
Five Hundred Enjoy Good Time at
Expense of Roosevelts.

Expense Of Roosevelts.
Washington, Dec. 27.-Five hundred
children, youthful sons and daughters
of members of the cabinet. senators,
representatives, army and navy Off
GERS, members of the diplomatic corps,
assistant secretaries of departments
and Washington newspaper cores
pondents, were the guests between 4
and $50 o'clock this afternoon of Mrs.
Roosevelt at the White House. The
reception began at o'clock. Mrs.
Roosevelt being assisted by ladies of
the cabinet circle and Mrs. Loeb. Mrs.
Cowles and Miss Hagner.
The White House had been decor
ated beautifully for this Christmas
party. Great palms and Christmas
green adorned the reception hall and
parlors, the green being enlivened
here and there with splashes Of the
flaming red Of poinsetta blossoms and
American Beauty roses. The scene
was rendered brilliant by hundreds
of electric lights.
The children were formed in line
on the terrace. Thence they marched
up the main staircase and across the
reception hall to the entrance Of the
green room, where they were received
by their hostess quite as if they were
grownups. Each child was introduced
to Mrs. Roosevelt by Major Charles
McCawley of the marine corps, and
by her was given cordial greeting.
Each was then presented with pro-
gram and a souvenir of the party in
the form of badge Of silver, bearing
Mrs. Roosevelt's compliments and good
wishes of the season. The little guests
were conducted through the green
room to the east room by officers Of
the army, navy and marine corps In
full uniform, and there seated.
The entertainment begun with a mu-
steal program rendered by Roney's
Boys Concert company Of Chicago.
This part of the program consumed
nearly an hour, the children being en-
thusiastic in their manifestation of
commentator.
Just before the first number on the
lluSlCdl ploSldu "ao lChuCASub hSo7
ident Roosevelt entered the room, tax.
ing an inconspicuous seat near the
green room entrance. He entered thor.
oughly into the spirit of the occasion,
and enjoyed every minute of the enter
tainment. The idea of the party, how.
ever, was wholly that of Mrs. Roose'
welt, and she worked out all Of the
details. Scores of the children were
afforded an opportunity to greet the
president and to wish him a Happy
New Year"
After the refreshments had been
served the young people returned to
the east room. There the older among
them danced to the music of the
Marine band, while the younger ones
played games in the parlor.
The attention shown the children by
Mrs. Roosevelt and her assistants and
by the numerous attendants were SO
delicate and graceful that the Joy OF
not single one was marred, and all
left the White House praising their
thoughtful and considerable hostess.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01
ROBBERS LOOT BANK SAFE.
Posse Of Citizens Exchange Many
Shots With Thugs. 4.

McAlister, l. T., Dec. ga gang OF
five bank robbers looted the bank in
Kiowa, a small town IL miles north Of
here at o'clock a. M. and escaped
after several hundred shots had been
exchanged between the robbers and q
posse OF so citizens of Kiowa. The
robbers dynamited the safe and Sc
cured $4,000 in cash, some Of which
is believed to have been mutilated
by the explosion. The bank building
was partially wrecked, the damage be-
in about s1.5OO.
An entrance to tine bank was gained
by the use of crowbars through rear
window. While two Of the men did
the work of blowing the safe, three
stayed outside as guards. The first
explosion was a failure. making a loud
report, but doing little damage. The
citizens heard the noise. and arming
themselves with revolvers and shot
guns, hurried to the bank. At the
command of leader of the posse, a
volley was fired at the robbers, who
were visible through the shutters. The
fire was returned by the guards Sc
creted on the outside. While the two
men on the inside worked the three
men on the outside kept up a steady
fire with the posse of citizens.
1t took three explosions to open the
safe. After the last explosion the bur-
glars gathered up their tools and, leav-
ing through the front of the bank, got
away in the dark. The posse followed
the gang for distance, but lost the
trail. Some of the citizens believed
one robber Was injured. Not one OF
the citizens was struck. The latter
were protected from the robbers fire
by stockpens in the rear Of the bank
building.
A posse Of United States marshals
is in pursuit. with little chance OF I'M
mediate results, as the men had sew.
eral hours start.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01

Bellingham. WASH, Dec. 30.-The
cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven on
Monday night passed out of existence
and the city of Bellingham took her
place in their stead among the NUM-
cipalities Of the state. A. L. Black
was sworn in as the first mayor and
named G. M. Logsdon as chief Of po-
lice.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01

New York, Dec. 29-The 18th an
nual intercollegiate chess tournament
was begun here today, the contesting
teams being Columbia, Harvard, Yale
and Princeton.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-01

Wheat that will. not be bruised can
not be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Russell Gets 20 Years.

Russell, convicted as a burglar and safe blower, who jumped from a second-story window of the courthouse in an attempt to make good his escape while the trial of Albert Driscoll, his alleged partner, was in progress, received the limit of the law, twenty years at hard labor, at the hands of Judge Thomas in the city court this morning.
 It will be rem embered that in his at- tempt to escape Russell broke his leg and received such other injuries as to pre- vent his appearance in the court rom. hence his sentence was not imposed until this morning.
 The judge stated to Russell that under the law and the facts that Russell had been convicted by the jury, and that there was but one course for the court to pursue. and that was to impose the al- lotted sentence. He alluded to the petition of the jury asking for mercy in the case of Driscoll, but stated that law and jus tice compelled him to decline a consider aton of the recommendation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
EXERCISES WERE
 VERY BRILLIANT
NINETEEN YOUNG LADIES GRAD UATE FROM THE TUSCALOOSA FEMALE CoLLEGE-MEDALS AWARDED.
The Man s Store

Tuscaloosa, May 6.-(Speeial.)-T graduating exercises of the Tuscaloosa Female college were held last evening at clock and were attended by large concourse, including many out-of-town guests. The college chapel was handsome ly decorated for the occasion and beauty and culture were conspicuous on every side. Nineteen young girls clad in hand some white gowns entered the chapel to the strains of the wedding march and no bridal party ever presented more beau tiful scene.
 The exercises were opened with song by Miss Addie Shirley, after which the Rev. V. o. Hawkins led in prayer. The Rev. T. w. Lewis of Columbus, Miss, was then introduced and delivered the baccalauroate address. He chose as his theme, "The Value of a High Ideal" and delivered a most eloquent address, giv- ing many beautiful thoughts and life les sons to the young ladies of the graduat- ing class. He held the closest attention of the audience throughout the the entire discourse A beautiful gold medal for the highest average in the collegiate depart ment was awarded to Miss Lucy McAdory of the graduating class, who made the remarkable record of 9.99. The medal of fered by the Maxwell l-Raiford Jewelry company for the greatest improvement
 
 The medal for the highest average for three years In the academic department was awarded to Miss Tessie Friedman They were presented by the Hon. Henry A. Jones. Diplomas were then awarded to the following: Bachelor of arts-Miss An- nie Erline McCafferty. Bachelor of sci ence Miss Dene Adele Beckham, Miss Margaret Grace Bell, Miss Elva Lena Mabry, Miss Martha Lucy McAdory Miss Gertrude Elvira McAlpine, Miss Evelyn Gray Searcy, Miss Statia Mae Tomlin, Miss Maude Henderson Walker. Bachelor of literature-Miss Marye Elizabeth Brown, Miss Addie Lovett Ffndley, Miss Lucie Martin. Miss Marion Elizabeth Mat .hews, Miss Patti Rinaldi Miss Maude Scott, Miss Caty Delilah Self, Miss Ocie Rush, Miss Stella L. Tillery, Miss Amelia Godfrey Whitfield. Certificate in dress mal>ing-Miss Addie Lovett Findley. Dip loma in elocution-Mss Marye Elizabeth Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
WELL KNOWN
 SOCIETY WOMAN
BUYS A GRAND PLANO AND SAVES $iOO
 AT THE
E.E. FORBES PIANO SALE

If the idea exists that the D. D.. Forbes Piano Co.'s sale concerns only low price and medium price pianos, then this impression may be dispelled by the sale this week of two or three very high class pianos-two of them Grand. A well known society woman in Alabama bought a Grand piano at this great sale for just $100 less than the lowest price she could have pur- chased the same piano at any other piano house in the south. And it was a new instrument.
 In point of fact there are a large number of new pianos in this sale, for the E. E. Forbes Piano Go. contracts for a certain number of pianos to be taken within a year, and on account of their large purchases of the Frank c. Fite stock, they have been obliged to sacrifice a number of pianos con tracted for the first of January, as if the contracted pianos were allowed TO accumulate they would be unable to take all the pianos they contracted for, and they would therefore lose the extra large discount they receive from the factory for taking the required number.
 The E. E. Forbes Go. is practically the only house in the south that con- tracts for so great number of instru- ments and the consequences are that they are likewise the only house in the south to receive this large discount which manufacturers grant only 10 piano stores that have factories and handle great numbers as in Chicago and New York.
 Any piano in this sale may be bought on our new long time payment plan, which requires only small deposit down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Birmingham Men Honored.

Col. D. H. Graves, commanding the second regiment, Alabama National guard has announced the following appointments to his staff:
 John McD. Conner, Birmingham. quar- termaster.
 John A. Clifford. Birmingham, com missary.
 sam Friedman. Tuscaloosa, ordnance
 MT. Conner is son of Hon. B. B. Conner, nominee of the democracy for president of the. state railroad commits sion.
 The following resignations have been accepted by the adjutant general of the National guard, Hon. William W. Bran don:
 G. W. Young, Second Lieutenant Com pany B, Florence; First Lieutenant w. r. Gwinn' Company c. Gadsden; Second Lieutenant A. c. McKenna, Company E, Decatur, all of the third regiment.
 The colonel has been ordered to hold elections as early as possible. the officers to retain their positions until their suc- cessors are elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
TEAMS ARE UNITED. Etowah Commissioners Will Do Much Work on the Roads.

Gadsden, May 6--tSpecial.)The board of county commissioners have decided to consolidate their two good roads equip- ments and place them In the charge of one competent man and this will give them two scrapers, two blows and ten men and twenty mules. They expect to commence work on the first of June In the Fourth district and will work one month in that district and such roads IS the commissioner of that district design ates.
 After completing the roads of that dis trict the equipment will then move to the Third district and work month and so on until the county Is covered. Under this arrangement six miles of good roads will be built every day and this is what the county needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Dallas Delegation Happy.

The Dallas delegation to the state con- vention returned from Montgomery last night and it would have been hard to find a happier set of politicians and citi- zens Dallas fared well at the hands of the convention. Her fayorite son, Hon. H. s. D. Mallory was practically unani- mously chosen delegate at large, R. E. l.. Mel was selected as one of the sec- retaries of the convention. l.. E. Jeffries was named as a member of the commit tee on credentials and H. F. Reese was named as a member of the committee on platform and resolutions. Besides this Hon A. L. Mcleod was named as one of the two delegates from this district.
 In the matter of reducing the repre- sentation of the black belt in future con- yentions it was with exceeding gratifica- ton that Dallas county representatives heard thirty votes cast in favor of tabllng the amendment.
 One of the rumors that will not down since and during the convention is the possibility of forcing Hon. H. S. D. Nal lory of Dallas into the race for governor two years hence. Mallory for governor and Henry B. Gray for lieutenant gov ernor would make strong ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27

Montgomery, May 26.-(Special.) 1.-The boards of trustees of the First and Sew enth district agricultural schools located at Jackson and Albertville respectively met today and elected teachers as foi- lows: First district, Douglass Allen elect ed president; F. E. Chapman, agrieul- turalist; Seventh, J. R. Hobdy, reelected president; A. E. Miller, agriculturalist; Miss Alice Coleman assistant to agricul- tural department; Mrs. E. B. Killett, preparatory department
 The boards established six year course in the preparatory department to be paid from the public school fund and four years strictly in agricultural department.
 The first district will establish dairy and stock farm at which poor boys can work their way through school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
DELEGATION IS
 IN HAPPY MOOD. Dallas Pared We'll at Hands of
 the Convention MALLORY FOR GOVERNOR Friends Are Eager to Have Him Enter the Race-Neero Murderer Cap tured In Pensacola-other
 Selma News.
MALLORY FOR GOVERNOR

Selma, May 26.- Especially )-sheriff Blackwell received telegram this morn- ing from the authorities in Pensacola notifying him that Byrd Peterson, negro wanted in this county for attempt ed murder had been captured. Several weeks ago in a fit of jealous anger Peter son shot with a shotgun his wife and two other women who were in a cabin near Minter this county and the authori- ties have been making determined efforts to capture him. He was heard of in the neighborhood of Pensacola and the au- thorities in that section were notified
 Acquisition papers will be immediately applied for and an officer sent to Pen sacola to bring Peterson back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Will Arrange New Schedule.

Huntsville, May 26.-(Special.) )-The di- rectors of the Tri-state league have ap- pointed a committee composed of L. L. Scarbrough of Anniston and B. L. Malone of Decatur to take up and change the schedule of the next three weeks. So far the clubs have not been able to agree on permanent schedule for the season Un- certain railroad connections make pres ent difficulties to the schedule makers, who do not wish to have any day pass without the usual four league games. President C. R. Head has resigned his position and his successor will be elected at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Rewards Offered.

The governor has offered rewards as follows Lee Cherry, s150; Bill Smith. s150; Bill Fishing. $10o All these are Sumter county men. Cherry is wanted for the alleged murder of William Ogletreewhom he is said to have shot while his victim was In wagon and without giving him a chance. Bill Smith Is indicted for the alleged murder of young white man in store. The accused was ordered out of the store, it is said, annd beccudng angry returned and shot him. Rushing's alleged offense was the killing of a negro woman named Emma McRea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Bid Return to State.

Between sixteen and seventeen hundred tons of coal are now being mined day by the convicts of Alabama at Pratt Mines and Flat Top.
 This brings to the treasury about 5000 every twenty-four hours and represents an income to the state fro mits seven hum dred men at these two mines of $26,000 a month or $3120O0 year. For the year 1902 the total receipts from all sources of the convict service was S195.00O in round figures, and last year s33S, 413. The showing this year promises to go much beyond that of last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Personal and General.

Mayor V B. Atkins, President of the Council W. R. Peacock and Dr. w. c. Phillips of the court of county revenues have returned from St. Louis, where they attended the Good Roads Convention John Craft of Mobile and Atlins and Phillips of Selma were appointed a com mittee to educate the people up to the benefits of the Brownlow measure, which will secure from the government one dollar for every dollar of money eSSend- ed by each county.
 MT. R. l.. Hooper and MT. Ludwig Err lenbach have returned from a pleasant visit to St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
To Have Experimental Farm,

Huntsville, May 26.-tSpecial) )-Prof. Spilman of the National Department of Agriculture has been in Madison county several days to select a location for an experiment farm. Several good farms have been offered for the purpose. There is hardly a doubt that the farm~will be established and it is hoped that it will be ready for the planting of fall crops. A special meeting of the Farmers club was held today and Prof. Spiman explained the objects of the farm. that of demon strating what crops are best adapted to this soil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
SAW HIM SENTENCED.
J. T. Patrick Given Life Imprisonment
 Tn Presence of Family.

Columbus, Ga, May 26.-(Special )-Af- ter being out thirty minutes the jury in the murder case of John Thomas Pat rick, who killed John D. Irwin, saloon keeper last Christmas, brought in a yer dict of guilty, with a recommendation to mercy this afternoon. Judge Butt sen tenced Patrick to the penitentiary for the rest of his life.
 The prisoner, a well dressed, well built man of B years, with an open, frank look ing face, received the sentence quietly although he turned very pale. His wife, little child and two sisters saw him sem tenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Battery @cv Nominates Officers.

Last night Battery c held a primary election, as 1t were, for the new officers of the company, the commissions of the old old officers having expired. The nom- nations were as follows:
 l. N. Eddy, captains the sixteenth year of his command
 J. H. Weaver, first lieutenant.
 T. H. Kineey, Jr., first lieutenant. A. B. Butler second lieutenant
 The company is in excellent condition and the foregoing officers will be regu- larly elected when the orders arrive for the holding of the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Brouoht the Banner Back.

The committee from Mohawk Tribe ap- pointed to go to Montgomery to receive the banner awarded the local tribe by the great council of Red Men for the largest percentage of increase in mem- bership returned this morning bearing the trophy. Tonight Chairman Phillios of the committee presents it to the tribe with neat speech.
 The committee reports having been royalty entertained in Montgomery, banquet being given in their honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
SIGNS OF INSANITY
 SHOWN BY A JUROR
MistraI Results in Case of Snug Huff man In Federal Court
 of Huntsville.

Huntsville, May 6-(Specal.)-The trial of Thug Huffman for the murder of Deputy Marshal Holsonback, was abrupt ly ended in the United States court today by one of the jurors, Robert Caine, de- veloping symptoms of insanity.
 Caine during the trial requested an audience with the judge. and that being granted. told Judge Jones that two of the Jurors had conspired to kill him. Caine was immediately examined. pronounced incompetent and mistrial was entered. Huffman's former trial was interrupted eighteen months ago in the same man Ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Minina Company oraanIzed.

Gadsden, May 26.-(Special) )-Articles for the Alabama Mining company, with a capitalization of s60,000, has been filed in Montgomery. It is the intention of the new company to mine ore, manganese and other ores which they own in inexhausti- ble quantities in the Gadsden district, consisting of the finest and richest ores to be found anywhere. The incorpora a. tors are D. T. Schuler, c. H. Scfiuler and R. N. McDonough The two first. gen tlemer are interested in the mammoth steel plant now going up here, and which soon will be in operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Teachers, Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for places upon the eligible list of teach CTS for public schools of Birmingham, will be held at the High school building Monday and Tuesday, June 6 and ', 1904, beginning at o'clock a. m. on Monday.
 J. D. MOORE,
 J. B. CUNNINGHAM,
 J. H. PHILLIPS. 5-26-5t Board of Examiners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Entertainment at WyIam.

Next Tuesday night the young people of Vivian will present ''The Last Loop'' at the auditorium in the Wylam public school building for the benefit of the library fund
 The cast will be as follows: Mark Ash ton. Prof T. R. Walker; Caleb Harrison, John T. Tyler; Harry Hanson, Dr. H. A. Revere Dick Bustle, James Parker; Tom Chambs, Sleman Gangs; Kate Ashton, Miss Mary Huckle; Ralty Jones, Miss Kate Anthony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Personal and General.

Miss Pearl Scott, the popular daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Scott, returned today from Tuscaloosa, where she graduated from the Tuscaloosa Female College yes terday.
 The young men of Ensley will tender a dance to the young ladies of the city tomorrow night at Tuxedo park.
 Mayor Scott returned today from Mont gomery, where he went as delegate to the state convention.
 Next Saturday the young men of the city will give a picnic at Village Falls to the "As You Like It. club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
New Corporations.

The following new corporations have been announced to the secretary of state: Keystone Lime company, Birmingham, increase of capital stock. The business will be mining and manufacturing. The new capital is $55,0Q0.
 These appointments have been made by the acting governor: A. D. Long, notary public Citronelle .(G. T. Boles, constable, Gabbert; J. P. Butts, justice peace, Call cis; T. l.. Nunnalee, notary public and Justice peace, Springville.