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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
BRANDON LIGHT ARTILLERY.
Interest In Movement to Transfer
 Battery to Infantry Regiment.

Interest In the movement looking to- wards the transfer of the Brandon Light Artillery to the infantry service is grow ing, and it is believed that when the proposition is put to a vote of the com mand majority will be in favor of the movement, although the members of the battery looked upon the transfer at first with disfavor.
 If the transfer Is made. the battery will constitute a part of the Second reg iment of the Alabama National guard The matter will be put to a vote at the next regular monthly muster of the bat tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
o,RelIly Monument Fund.

The fund which is being raised for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of the late Father P. A. O'Reilly at St. vincent's hospital is increasing slowly but steadily. Secretary G. c. Engst- field of the o'Reilly monument commission yesterday afternoon received a check for s5 from E. E. Forbes. Other subscriptions are expected by the commission. Subscrip- tions ranging from 1 cent to s10 are so- licited by the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
FIRE DESTROYS OLD
 FULGUM RESIDENCE
THEORY IS THAT IT WAS EITHER INcENDlARY OR FROM GOALS OR CIGAR STUMP LEFT BY WORKMAN.

The old Fulgum residence on Avenu, D between Twenty-seventh and Twenty. eighth streets was practically destroyed by fire this morning at 12:so o'clock. Tht loss is about ss5o0. and the insurance amounts to 5000.
 The origin of the fire Is unknown, but there are two theories. One is that plumber who was working in the hous' yesterday afternoon accidently set 1t or fire by leaving coals or cigar stump IT the building. and the other is that It was set on fire by an incendiary.
 When the fire was discovered the flames had burst thrugth the roof at all points. and were leaping in the air. There was considerable delay in sending in the alarm. as the box used was at Twenty fourth street and Avenue D. The hre- men made @ pretty run, but the roof was falling in when they arrived.
 Until three weeks ago the house was occupied by the Keely Cure company for it's local institution, but since that time 1t has been vacant A family was to have moved into 1t on the first of Octo- Der. The house Is a large two-story frame, and had been the family residence of the Fulbums for a score of years. It belonged to Mrs. A. w. Fulgum. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed as follows:
 Ben Harris of Woodward, liabilities sl54, assets SIG.
 J. F. Wade of Birmingham, liabilities s12s.54 assets sSS.
 W. c. Rollins of Birmingham, liabilities $156. assets $45
 Ed Knills of Birmingham, liabilities not given, assets $34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
Ensign Widaery Here.

Ensign Widgery of the Salvation Army. with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Bir- mingham yesterday en route to St. Louis sisted Captain Boucher and Staff Captain Berriman in conducting the services at the Salvation Army tent last nisht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
CITY ITEMS.

Secretary Shaw coming.-According to Chairman ]. O. Thompson of the state republican committee, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw will visit Birmingham early in Octber. He will come some time between the 10th and 18th, and while here it is expected that he will deliver an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
REWARD.

I will pay &5OO. co reward to anyone who furnishes suf- fcient evidence to cause the arrest and conviction of the party. or parties, who made the attempt to blow up my residence, on the night of the 2lst of September. or who furnishes evidence leading to the conviction of the par- ty, or parties, instigating or abetting the deed.
 J. c. MABEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
McEadden,s Row of Flats.

The Jefferson theatre will offer for iti next attraction ''McFadden's Row of Flats" the great laughing success with an entire new production. big cast oi clever people, and chorus Of nearly ~ young ladies. This clever comedy ia doing a fine business everywhere and the present season is the most prosperous 1t has ever enjoyed.
 The date at the Jefferson theatre a next Wednesday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Probate Judge Stiles has issued mar. riage licenses as follows: J. B. Potts oi Woodlawn to Miss Ida Patton; Lee Jar. rott of TrussvIlle to Mrs. Ellie Hoke; R l.. Hinkle of Woodlawn to Miss Emmi Dunlap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

The many friends throughout the state of Col. Robert Hiliard who resides at Huffman, hut who travels the entire state will be glad to learn that Mrs Hilliard. who has been seriously i'll for some weeks. is fast recovering her health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

Miss Elizabeth Herrod of Vicksburg, Miss, will leave this morning for her home after a visit to Mrs. Wood Beck. at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

Louis Reese. manager of the Alabama hotel at Anniston, is at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

T. B. Horton, the popular chief clerk of the Morris. has gone to Blount Springs to recuperate from a recent Illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

-Ue make the pest ( IS Tn town. Age Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

REMOVAL NOTICE.
 Brown, Murphy & Craw- ford have removed their law offices from l14h 2lst Street to the 7th floor of the First National Bank Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

adise' began yesterday morning. From present indications the attendance for next week will break the record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

Joseph c. Manning, postmaster of Alex ander City, is at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
PROPERTY
COMPANY

well managed, The strain and worry of managing estates will all be borne for you by this
 TRUST COMPANY in A manner that will leave nothing to be desired. We act as Trustee, Guard. ian or Executor. Issue letters of credit. In all our dealings you will find us absolutely reliable.
 Don't forget that we pay 4 per cent interest on savings deposits. AMERICAN TRUST ( SAVINGS
 BANK,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
PERSONAL.

c. D. Dodson of Boston Is at the Co., lonial. Guy J. Buell. of Buffalo is at the Hill- man. F. L. Hood of Warrior is at the Metro polltan. w. J. Porter of New York is at the Hillman. John Jackson of Meridian. Miss, is at the Morris. E. H. Smith of Horse Creek is at the Metropolitan. Walter NeSmith of Vernon Is at the Metropolitan.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
MIR. Reason Dorrniny
Meets Tragic Death.


Yesterday forenoon, while out
hunting with his brother-in-law,
Frank Bowen, Reason Dorminey,
who lived 3 miles east of the city
met a tragic death. Mr.. Dor
miney stumbled and attempted
to brace himself with his gun.
striking the hammer against a
crosstie or log, discharging the
load of birdshot just under the
collar bone, and his death was in
stantaneous.
He was a farmer with a pleas
ant home and large family. He
is from one of the most promi-
nent families in this section.
His remains we're buried to-
day with Masonic honors. He
was a member Of Pine Level
Lodge at this place.
The Enterprise extends sym.
patty to the bereaved.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Quarterly Meeting,

The first quarterly meeting n
the Methodist Episcopal chugch
in Fitzgerald, Ga. will be u
Saturday and Sunday, Darify so
and Jan. 1st, Rev. L. d. ullln
ton, Presiding Elder. will preae
Sunday morning and eyeniGl
Sacrament of the Lords supp
will follow the morning servo
Quarterly conference Satnrd
evening at 7:3O. The ohicia'
members are requested to b
present and look after the iil'
terest of the work.
WILL T. CUMuNs,
Pastor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Mayors Court

Acting Mayor Knapp held a
special session of police court
Monday morning to dispose of
the usual batch of Christmas
revelers who had imbibed too
freely of the flowing bowl and in
consequence been accom- modated
by Chief Smith to a nights lodg-
ing in the bastile.
There were three cases on the
docket, two white men and one
gentleman of color.
The first case disposed of was
that of one legged white man
from Coffee county, who had the
sum of 90c on his person when
incarcerated. The mayor being
very tender hearted and hating to
see him walk to Douglas, gave
back his money and made up the
balance of his fare. He lost nc
time in getting to the depot.
The next case was that of a
very old man from Wilcox coun'
ty, who appeared to be filled with
remorse at his slip from the path
of sobriety, and as it was simply
a Christmas jag, the mayor fined
him $1.OO and RENTED the cost
The colored brother was MOI
so fortunate. 1t appeared thai
his special plan for celebrating
consisted of getting drunk and
going to bed, from which vantage
point he proceeded to shoot thu
cockroaches from the wall, to ths
CONSERVATION of those who occu
pied the same house. He go
$4.75 and costs for the pisto
act.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Japs Are Drawing Gordon
Tighter Around Port Arthur

Toxic, Dec. 25.-The follow.
ing report was received from the
besiegers at Port Arthur this
morning:
"A body of our wing surprised
enemy at Housanytantun (Hous-
anyentoes?) and Siaofuntun, (the
latter about six and a half miles
northwest of Port Arthur) at ten
o'clock Saturday night and occu-
pied the villages and, subse-
quently dislodging the enemy,
occupied the whole of Taliuchia-
tun (about five miles northwest
of Port Arthur) 2:55 o'clock this
morning.
Our repeated attacks during
the past few days we're uniform
ly successful and now the whole
of the enemy's advanced posi-
tons frontinglour right wing are
in our hands,"
JAPANESE LOST HEAVILY
IN SKIRMISH BATTLE.
St. Petersburg, Dec. 25.-Gen-
eral Kuropatkin reports Skin
mishing December oath near
Tapinlin. The Russian advance
post were driven in by the Japa-
nese but afterwards advanced
again and occupied their for mer
position. The Russian losses
were trif1ing. while those of the
Japanese were heavy.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Christmas at the Churches.

Christmas was unusually well
observed by the churches OF
Fitzgerald this year. On Friday
night the Baptist, Lutheran and
United Brethren Churches had
their trees and entertainments.
Saturday night the First M. E.
and Christian churches present
ed excellent programs to large
audiences, and on Monday even
ing the Central M. E. church was
packed to the doors with people
who enjoyed the short but well
rendered exercises by the Sun
day School scholars of that
church. Space will not permit
us to enter into details, but it is
sufficient to say that the trees
and decorations at all of the
churches were beautiful, the ex'
ercises could scarcely have beer
improved upon and all who par
ticipated, especially the little
ones, deserve great credit fol-
the manner in which they as
sisted in concentrating the
birth of our Lord and Savior.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
EX-SDedker MA. Morris
Replies TO Mr.. Osborne

es, bill creating a board of as
SCISSORS to assess corporation
property for taxes.
ATTORNEY FOR RAILWAYS.
Further on Mr.. Morris says:
And still the men who played
such prominent part in the pas
sage of the bills that are of vast
importance to the great masses
of the people of the state are ar
raigned and denounced as corpo-
rations, corporations mercena-
ries, lobbyists and ring polite
ians. The answer is plain: You
are now, and have been for a
number of years, attorney for the
street railway of Savannah and
the Southern Railway Company.
You asked about as many favors
of the Legislature for the past
seven years as any man that l
can recall. You have fought all
along the line from local bills to
earnest mercenary work against
the franchise tax bill, and you
haven't confined your mercenary
work to the General Assembly of
Georgia alone. Only a short
time ago you extended it to
Washington, D. c., and 1obbied
bill through Congress for the
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co.,
to authorize them to erect a rail-
road bridge across the Savannah
river at Savannah, which would
have cut off the boats of the Cen
trail railway and the steamship
company from its wharves.
A FEE OF $4,000.
my information is that you
got $4,000 fee for this mecen-
airy work, and the bill was so I'M
just that the Secretary of War
would not approve of the con-
struction of the bridge, and now
Little Billy you have turned
states evidence on your brother
mercenaries. There never was
anybody who had respect for a
man that would turn states evil
dence except a solicitor general.
"You we're a member of the
House for four years. Take
the record and show us what you
did against railroads and lobby
ing: What did you do for the
children you now write about or
for prohibition? And you talk
about ring politics? You are at
the head of the dirtiest political
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27

Billie Osborne is in several
pecks of trouble. Has his politi-
cal hands about as full as any po-
itician in this state or any otner
state. To those of our readers
Who do not know who Billie Os-
borne is,we will say that he is an
astute Savannah politician who
has recently courted a state wide
reputation and is being gratifed
in great big chunks.
The Editor of the Enterprise
served term with aim in the
state senate 1894-1895. He is a
plausible fellow and we rather
like him and in his present d.
lena he has our sympathy. Re-
~he has written two long
Coraiews on the politi-
on busiasAhe- state demo-
-. te3ne of them ~. pub
lished in Sunday Savannah News,
Dec. 20. 1t is bold and some
what alarming from a democratic
standpoint and discovers in the
author streak of bitterness, a
tinge of animosity against the
party organization. He charges
wholesale corruption and warns
the dear people against the domi-
nation of corporations, especially
railroads. Incidentally he hints
at political deals with these corpo-
rations, by which Newton Morris
was elected over John D. Little
speaker Of the last house of rep
resentatives. Speaker Morris
notices the attack and, coming
back at the Savannah man, cuffs
him numerically:
Mr.. Morris declares Mr.. Os-
borne's letter is an insult to ev-
cry member of the last House
who voted for him. Mr.. Morris
declares the House never revers-
ed him in but one decision, and
in that instance Mr.. Osborne
himself stated the House was
wrong.
INTERPRETATION MEASURES.
!. Mr.. Morris then continues:
This same House that elected
lie speaker by 80 majority, IN
gpite of the fact that you led the
Opposition against me, passed
The franchise tax bill. the bill to
make the Southern Railroad in
corporate under the laws of
Georgia, the bill prohibiting the
Supreme and Superior court
judges from riding on free pass
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Episcopal Church Notice.

Episcopal Church Notice.
A meeting of the congregation
is called to be held on Thursday
afternoon, Dec. 10Th, at three
O'Clock in St.Matthews' church to
consider business of the utmost
Importance.
J. w. TURNER,
Minister in charge.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
TO CORRUPT POLITICS

TO CORRUPT POLITICS.
"You have done as much, if
not more, to corrupt democratic
politics in this state than any
man in it of your age. But since
you have turned states evidence
it is to be hoped that you will dis
charge your duty as solicitor
general and make more effort to
punish the manager of the last
state election in Savannah under
your machine that voted nearly
1000 people that were not at the
polls, and did it so boldly that
they voted them alphabetically
as their names appeared on the
registration list. It is true that
there was no opposition to the
no minees of the Democratic par.
ty, but grave constitutional ques-
tons we're voted for at this cleo.
ton.
''And you might do a little
against the gambling hells OF
Savannah, that your ministers
preach 80 faithfully against"
Mr.. Morris concludes by say.
| ing he is ready to have a heart
to-heart talk" at any time with
Mr.. Osborne.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27
Blizzard is SWOOpinQ
On Southern States

Washington, Dec. 26.-Reports
to the weather bureau show that
the first decided cold wave of the
season is spreading very rapidly
southeastward over the east slope
of the Rocky mountains. The
temperature this morning is be
low zero in the Dakotas, Montana
western Wyoming, with mini
mum reading of 800 below AZ
Havre, Mont.
The southwest storm viii
move northeastward during the
thirty-six hours and cause gen
era1 rains throughout kentucky
Tennessee, the south Atlantic
states and snow or rain in The
upper Ohio valley and the middlr
Atlantic states. The weathef
will clear Tuesday in the lows
Mississippi valley and the eaA'
gulf states. 1t will be decidedly
colder in the lower Ohio vale
Tennessee and the gulf sta
and the cold wave will douh
spread into the upper Ohio
ley and the south Atlantic
Tuesday night or Wedue
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-27

ring to-day in Georgia, and it is
through this machine that two
big railroad attorneys from your
company will be in our next
House.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
WOM4N'S SYMPATHY
Is ProYorbisl-Tho Al sk, Women
 No Exc pSon.

How much we owe to the Sympa- thetic side Of womankind. When others suffer they cheerfully lend a helping hand. They tell you the means which brought relief to them that you may profit by their experience. Read the testimony given by this woman:
 Mrs A. Adams { A. Adams, teAmster), Market street, below Gold street, Bedding, Cal, says: "I have always had a weak back. To describe some of the spells of baekache which have gone through is an utter impOsSihility. l have ached so across the loins that 1 could not turn in bed, and naturally anyone in such a condition will grasp at a chance when they read announce ments about a medicine which undoubt- edly helps people. This induced me to go to the drug store for my first box of Doan's Kidney Pills. was So confident that the medicine was doing me good that continued the treatment and was rewarded in a very short time with satisfactory results
 For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name, DOan'S, and take DO substitute.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
NOT TRUE
Story That Judge Psrker
 BOlted Is Refuted

The friends of Judge Alton 'B. Parker, who Is an sSpirant for the democratic presidential nomination, have produced a letter written by him which retutes the contention that he was bolter in 1896. The story that Judge Parker had supported Gen. Palmer for president that year was put in circulation in 1897, when Parker was a candidate for chief justice of New Works highest court When State Chairman Danforth called his attention to the story and asked for a specific reply, Judge Parker responded as follows:
 To the Hon. Eliot Dapforth, Chair man Of the State Democratic Com mittee.
 My Dear DanfOrth:-
 It was entirely right for you to bring to my attention the question which the sincere friends of Mir. Bryan are pressing upon you. l can say to you frankly and sincerely that you can assure them that I voted for the last national nominee of the democratic party, as have voted for all of the regular Democratic nominees since l had a vote.
 Yours very truly,
 AltOD B Parker. Sept. 22, 1897.
 In 1900 Judge Parker not only supported William J. Bryan, but he contributed S25OO to the campaign fund.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
For Missing KIondikors

If you've a grsy-haired mother In the old home far away, Sit down and write the letter Don't wait till her tired steps
 Reach heavens psarly gate, But show her that you think Of her Before tt Is too late. If you've 8 tender message, Or loving word to say, Don't wait until you forget it But whisper-it today:
 Who knows what bitter memories
 May haunt you if you wait, So make your loved one happy
 Before it is too late.
 We live but in the present, The future is unknown; Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is all our own:
 The chance that fortune lends to us
 May vanish while we wait, So spend your life's rich treasure
 Before it is too late. The tender words unspoken, = The letters never sent, The long forgotten messages, The wealth of love unspent: For those whose hearts are breaking,
 For those some loved ones wait, Show them that you care for them
 Before it is too late. U. Fl. Vance in Fairbanks News.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
ICE OPENS
Blizzard Makes Clear Water
 at NOma

Nome, Feb. 24.-The Nugget says; "A blizzard swooped down from the west Monday afternoon about 2:SO and ragged with great violence for about an hour. A half hour after 1t reached Nome the ice in front lof the town and for a few miles east and west had been blown seaward mile or more, leaving clear open water for that distance. A number of people were out on the ice fishing, but they reached the shore in safety so far as known"
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
FOUR COMING
Several Boats Will Be Due
 Next Week

There will be four liners due from the Sound next week. The first to come will be the Cottage City Monday. She sSould arrive in good season that day.
 The Princess May which will be due Tuesday evening will follow the Cottage City. She will sail Wednes- day evening.
 The Humboldt and the DirigO are both scheduled to arrive Thursday. The [ rmer will surely arrive on that day, but the Dirigo is not so certain.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30

Proposals for Public Buildings; Constructing Ouartermaster's Ofice, Fort Williari H; Sew ard, Haines, Alasks, April l5, lgOi. Sealed pro, pOsals in trfpliclte will be received here GntlI opened for the construction. including plumb ing heating, gas.piplng, and gymnastic appar- atus of c Post Exchange and Gymnasium Haines Mission, Alaska. Plans and specitica- tlons of the work may be examined and copies of general instructions to bidders with blank forms for submitting proposals obtained at this office, and Quartermaster Office Seattle. Washington. Any further in lorna ton will be furnished upon application. Right
 is reserved to reject any or all proposals or pats thereof Envelopes should be endorsed Pro posals for Public Buildings, Fort William Il Seward. Alaska and addressed to Captain W. P. Richardson, Constructing Quartermaster Haines, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
ST. sAvIoUR's EPISCOPAL.

St. SaEiour's church, State street and Eighth avenue.
 Fourth Sunday after Easter. Holy Communion, 10 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon, Il a. n. Evensong and sermon, 8 p. m. Sunday school, l2:l5 p. m. Morning topic: "The Works of Faith"
 Evening topic: Saints in the Com mon Life oi Man.
 All are cordially invited.
 Rev. James G. Cameron, Rector.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
PRESBYTERIAN.

Communion service, Il a. m. Sunday school, l2:l5 p. ID. Junior c. E., 3:3O p. m. Y. P. S. c. E., 7p. ID. Popular service, SD m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, SD. m. Morning subject: "An Apostolic 
 Evening topic: "A Fearless Chal lenge to Every Foe"
 Special music in the evening. Sacred solos from the graphaphone. A cordial invitation extended to all
 Rev. James Thomson, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
Ter Dollars Reward

The Daily Alaskan will pay reward of slO for evidence that will lead to the conviction of any one for stealing copies of the paper from the premises of any of it's subscribers.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
E0rl Rent

For Rent Cheap-Two elegant fur nished cottages, within two blocks of schOolhouse. Inquire at the SkagWay | Laundry, 10-l1-tf
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
Dolphin Comes and Goes

The Dolphin arrived in port last night with 60 passengers, 125 tons of freight ard large mail. She sailed out at midnight with a few passengers
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30

Japanese Matting-All 1S0 strands and good patterns, direct from the Orient. Regular price BOG, S5c, 4Oc and 45c goods. Now 25c per yard, at E. R. Peoples.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-04-30
Get Spring Suits

A large assortment of the latest pat terms in mems suitings have been re- ceived at the store of F. Wolland, Fifth avenue and State street.