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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22
NOT THE PROPER SPIRIT.

Robert Goelet, on the outskirts OF Philadel-
phia, was recently arrested twice in one aft,r-
noon on the charge of running his huge rnn,.-
car at 4 speed Illegally high
l bear no grudge against the magistrate who
fined me-" Mr.. Goelet said the other day. He
Is an interesting and intelligent man. lie sud
that my arrest twice on the same day showed
that regarded the law In much the same yay
as an freshman he knew regarded his employer
This Iriahman. it seems. had resigned his
job several times To better himself and elch
time. when he returned pennIless his ola en-
ployer took him back.
1.-The magistrate met him one day.
" Pat he said, after an allusion to the kind
and for5earing treatment he had received. Pat.
you can't Go too much for that employer Of
yours
Pat answered lightly:
'A-r4h. neither will l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22
Il SCIENTIFIC ZEALOT.
and seeks,

Senator William A Clark, a short time before
he sailed for Europe, attended a dinner of
scientists In the course OF this dinner the
Senator said:
Science IS admirable thing In these lat
ter days, indeed. It is a thing az interesting
and marvellous a fair ytale. have only one
fault TO find with 1t It irnbues some Of It's
Votaries with too profound a zeal
u have In mind when I say this a scientific
zealot OF Scotland-a professor whose especial
delight was insects and bugs
There once visited this Scottish professor a
younger scientist The visitor remained over
night, and in the morning his host said to him:
land how did ye sleep the nichtT
Not very WELL the visitor answered tt
was the strange bed, perhaps: but, he vent
ured, I must confess'-
All said the professor. encouragingly. ye
were just bitten by something, eh%
Well, to tell you the truth, professor, was
the visitor admitted
.Juist think of THAR cried the professor.
Bitten. war YEP Moo man, ye say 1t
anything at all noteworthy that bit yer
'FIeas I think said the other. But such
feas for biting I never met in my life before
a. L should think so. indeed" said the profess
sor in great glee- They're Slcilan deaa I'M
ported them myself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22

25 francs a month between the price asked and
that offered Several appointments were made,
lasting during a period OF two weeks. at which
this difference was discussed. and finally a com
promise was effected by each party conceding
half Certainly several hours were wasted In
the keeping OF each OF these appointments The
question naturally arises. Could not great deal
more than the half OF % francs have been made
during the time lost IN negotiation7
But It seems Unborn belief especially Of
the Norrnans, that there is more honor IN saw
ing one franc than In making five There Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22

den. where he will not be disturbed. a
promenade in the country. at the home OF a
friend. or at the club. enjoying billiards. domi-
noes. etc
Should Frenchman enter an office where
hangs a sign, This Is my busy day; cut II
short" he would not only feel highly insuIted.
but would probably gasp with establishment
The motto here seems to be. Don't do to-day
what you can put off until tomorrow"
know an instance Of business man wish
ing to rent Office There was a difference OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22
4 REASONABLE REELECTION.

John Farson, the Chicago banker. who has
drawn up a list of satirical rules for entering
society. holds that there Is TOO much dissipation
among the rich.
"A remark I heard the other day" he said
to 4 reporter, would apply we'll to the a..rags
society man.
"A midde-aged couple were talking about tho
Russo-Japanese war and the habits OF Japan
How curious the man said. that japanese
custom is OF taking off the shoes before cater
ing the house
q 1T is only curious the woman retorted. be-
cause it is practised at al hours instead Of az
night SOLELY"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22

to them ridiculous To be In a hurry Is undig
ni1ed-
If a gentleman Is TO be business an
engagement must be made ahead. and when the
appointed hour arrives and you arc ushered
into the presence of the person you are expect
ed to talk about the weather and other things
for some ten fifteen minutes before approach
ing the real object Of your visit
Pleasure Is mingled with tbs average
Frenchmans life that should you call him
the moment the idea strikes you II Is ten to ono
you VIII find him enjoying his cigar in the gar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22
Il FRENCHMAN'S TINE.
Not So Highly VaIued as Is an
American

Written for Tho Tribune by tho United Consul
1t Rouen-
The French glory In red-tapeism. and any
thing that savors OF being done quickly appears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
WORK BEING RUSHED
 ON WATER WORKS
BESSEMER SYSTEM WILL SOON BE COMPLETED AND THE WATER TURNED ON IN THE MAINS.

Bessemer, November 16.--(Special 1.-The work on the new water works system is progressing rapidly and the indications are that the water will be turned on by December 15. When 1t is completed Bes- semer will have one of the best water works systems in the state.
 The sixteen-inch main, extending from this city to the reservoir on Red noun tain, has already been laid. The exca- yations of the reservoir, which will have a capacity of 5.Ooo.OOO gallons of water. have been completed and the masons will shortly begin on the concrete work.
 The foundations for the boilers and the pumping station at Hawkins springs have been finished and the brick work begun. Two large modern pumps will arrive in a few days and will be placed in position.
 All the material for the construction of the pumping station Is being hauled to the springs by a spur line constructed by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company from the North Bes- semer line to Hawkins Springs.
 The excavations from the springs to the reservoir have been completed and the work of laying the mains is being pushed with rapidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Mss Lucy Burns MarrIes.
Local and Personal.

MT. Max Sulzbacher and Misses Maggie and Carrie Sulzbacher left yesterday af- ternoon for Montgomery to attend the marriage of their cousin, Miss Beatrice Sulzbacher, which took place in that city tonight
 MT. 10. Bry Martin of Martins came in today and spent the day with friends
 Next Saturday afternoon at Elkdale park MT. l.. T. Spinks, representing the Peters Cartridge company, will give an exhibition of fancy shooting, and the local sportsmen are looking forward to the event with no little pleasure.
 Friday night the Dixie club will give their opening german and the committee having the affair in charge request the announcement that the cotilion will com mence promptly at o'clock.
 The funeral of the 2-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Smith took place this morning from the home or the pa- rents on Florence street. A large number of friends, were present to attest their sympathy with the young parents.
 Mr. Frank DuBoise, formerly chief clerk in the freight office in Anniston, has been appointed assistant agent at Selma of the Southern railway. He succeeds Mir. J. J. O'Rourke, whose resignation took ef- feet yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
THOMAS FAVORED
 FOR THE POSITION
HIS SELECTION TO FILL PLACE OF POSTMASTER AT PRATT CITY GIVES GENERAL sATlsFAc- TON.

Pratt City. November 16.-(Special.)- The agreement between the republican factions whereby Jack Thomas is to be appointed postmaster to succeed A. j.. Prince, who has rendered his resignation, seems to have met with the general ap- proval of the citizens of Pratt City.
 MT Thomas stated today that no changes would be made In the present office force and that the postofhce would remain at the same location on First ave- nue. He also said that the services of the present efficient assistant to the post master, Miss Young, would be retained MT. Thomas asserted that he will do all in his power to build up and increase the business of the office.
 It is understood that Mir. Prince, the retiring postmaster, will engage In stock raising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

will be amnog the best men in Gadsden, Attalla and Mobile
 The promoters have purchased a lot on Broad street 25x75, paying 5000 for it. Upon this they expect to commence at once the construction of modern bank ing house. The building will be two story but will have no floor in the second story 1t being used to get more light. The front will be of marble and stone, tile flooring. elaborately decorat- ed on the interior, equipped with the very latest furniture in the banking line The building will cost s10.000 and will be rushed to an early completion. The bank will open up in temporary quarters but will move in their handsome new home just as soon as completed.
 A. Duncan Simpson, Gadsdens well known architect will let the contract this week for a handsome two story brick building to be erected on Fourth street. The building will be of modern construction, plate glass and press brick front with a store on the ground floor and office rooms up stairs. The building will be 25x9o and will be built as quickly as possible. Several more stores will be erected in the same section early next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
YOUNG MEN ARE SHORT.
Cashier and Ticket Seller at Athens,
 Ga., Suddenly Leave.

Macon, Ga, November 16-A special to The Telegraph from Athens, Ga, says:
 There is a shortage in the accounts of the cashier and ticket seller at the depot of the Georgia railroad in this city, and the two young men who hold those offices. J. Hammond Childers. and John J. Hunter have left for parts un- known
 The amount of the shortage has not yet been ascertained, and will not be un- til the accounts have been audited thor oughly. It is rumored that Childrens, who was the cashier, Is short anywhere from 5000 to 5000 while Hunters short age is placed at $400O or s5OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Bad Fire Threatened.

Bessemer was again threatened with a disastrous fire tonight. The large two story frame building on Second avenue and Twenty-frst street belonging to J. B. Sewell of Birmingham, caught fire tonight at 63O o'clock and but for the hard work of the fire department might have been swept away. The loss will not exceed S12OO which was partly cover cd with insurance.
 The building Is in charge of Lee Moody O Co. and the first floor was occupied by a negro restaurant. The fire caught in the top story and in a remarkably short time the flames had spread all over the building, rendering 1t almost impossible to save any of the contents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

:People's Savings Bank and Trust com- pany. as to my honesty for my contracts.
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call-l ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as affiicted7 You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- aides. there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being, given you by an honest competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala. since August 3. 1887. cure syphilis., lronorrhoea, gleet, strioture, lost manhood. letc. I cure many patients by mall treat-l lment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and kalse statements to attract patients which; merit has failed to secure. If you fail to- be cured by such methods. give me call hnd get well. i f Nv offices are the most private and' nuiet In the city. tenth story of the new Ejrst National Bank building, corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street, Rooms 1ooe and 1oC7. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor. |.
 Office hours: s:so B. m to 5:3o p m, Sunday. 10 a. m. to F m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
ETOWAH COUNTY HAS TWO BAD MURDERS MutiIated Bodies of Negroes
 are Found NEW BANK FOR GADSDEN The Institution Will Be Capitalized at $1oo,ooo and Will Erect a Hand-
 some New Building
 at Once. s
NEW BANK FOR GADSDEN

Gadsden, November 16.-(Special.) )-Sun- day witnessed two killings in Etowah county. Over in Attalla about Il o'clock Saturday night cries of murder and po- lice were heard to emanate from tho second story of an old livery stable building near the depot known as the Shahan building, but as all was soon quiet no one investigated the matter. Sunday morning, however, the dead body of negro was found in a stooping pos- ture near the Louisville and Nashville round house resting on his knees and both hands flat in the cinders. An in- quest was held and it was ascertained that the negro had been shot in the nos tril, the bullet penetrating to the base of the brain and then ranged downward to the spinal column. He had also been struck on the head with a blunt instru- ment.
 It was ascertained that the negro was killed in the old building in a row over negro women and then his body was car- ried to the place where found and left in the manner, 1t was in hopes, that his body would be burned so as to hide the crime, but 1t failed. Blood was found on the stairway leading from the second story and on the sidewalk. Two pawn tickets from Birmingham pawn shops made out to Charlie White were found
  the crime on any one.
 Murdered In Alabama City.
 In Alabama City about 10 o'clock Sun. day morning negro named Charlie Jack son was horribly murdered by another negro named Spence, being beaten to death with a pick handle. It seems that the men had a disagreement over some thing and Spence assaulted him with the handle and after beating him up con- siderably left and hunting up an officer surrendered, stating that he had had a fight with another negro An investiga- tion was made and the negro was found dead Spence was then brought to Gads- den and placed in jail on the charge of murder.
 B. c. Green of Arkansas was arrested fere early Tuesday morning on the charge of shooting his pistol on the Rome and Decatur passenger Saturday night be- fore the train reached Gadsden. Ths matter was reported to the officers here who had kept a close watch for him and he was caught as stated above. He is about seven feet tall and is said to be a bad man. but gave the officers no trouble when arrested.
 George Sims, young man who re- sides in West Gadsden, was found in a brick yard in East Gadsden this morning badly beaten up and nearly frozen. He claims to have been beaten up and rob- led by one of the street fair men, but this is not believed. He claims to have lost s50
 New Bank for Gadsden.
 Gadsden is to have a new bank which will open for business on the first of January. The bank will be a state bank and will be capitalized at $10O,O0O with $5000O paid in. J. H. Lester, who has been with the bank in Attalla for the past year. will be the general manager of the new bank, while the stockholders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
WHITE WILL RESIST.
Will Hold His Office of Probate Judge
 In Pike County.

Montgomery, November 16.-fSpeciaL)- W. R. White, probate judge of Pike coun- ty. will resist the taking over of his of flee by A. c. Edmondson.ju just elected.
 The law Is not clear about the suc- cession. The day set by the statute for new men to take office Is November after election which would make 1t near ly year later. The attorney general holds that this applied only to elections in August and that those chosen Novem- Der go in as soon as they qualify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
TO THE VOTERS OF THE
 7th WARD:

This is to certify that MT. J. F. Graham, a candidate for alderman was duly reg tstered, October 18, 1904, cer- tificate No. 2776, and by oversight in printing the list of registered voters. ,.his name was omitted.
 F. E. ENSLEN.. Asst Sec. Nov. 16, 'O4. City EXC. Com.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Discuss Tariff Revision.

Washington, November 1e.-Discussion of possible revision of the tariff occupied some of the time of the president today. The consideration given the subject was not of a serious character. It was rath- CT in the nature of soundings taken as a guide to future action. Among those who talked to the president on the sub ject was Representative Serene E. Payne of New York, chairman of the house ways and means committee, and Rep resentative McCleary of Minnesota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Last Quarterly Conference.

The last quarterly conference of the present conference year will be held at the First Methodist church tomorrow night. The Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson pre- siding elder of the Birmingham district will be in the chair. This will probably be the last time that Dr. Simpson will ever preside over this conference, as according to the laws of the Methodist church, his term as the presiding elder of this district expires next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Personal and General.

In the absence of Judge Ben Perry who has just qualified as judge of the Bessemer inferior court and who left to- day for the west in quest of health Frank Porter will act as judge.
 Mr. c. L. Odell left last night for An- niston to attend the fall meeting of the Alabama synod of the Presbyterian church. :.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will give social next Thursday evening at tho home of Mrs. George II. Stevenson on Dartmouth avenue.
 MT. T. R. Fulton and Alderman W. H. Dennis left today for Tuscaloosa on a several days fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Foundry About compIeted.

The stove foundry that Is being erected by J. R. Day in South Bessemer is about completed. This plant is being built for the purpose of manufacturing the im- proved grate stove recently patented by MT. Day.
 The industry will give employment to something like thirty-five of forty men and will add materially to the skilled la bor of this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Mir. Rogers Improving.

The many friends of w. L. Rogers, state mine superintendent of the convicts at Pratt City and Flat Top prisons, who has been i'll for several weeks, will be gratihed to hear that his condition is rapidly improving. Mir Rogers Is at pres ent under the treatment of several emil nent physicians at the Cunningham hos- pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Santa Fe Train Jumps Track.

Beaumont. Texas November 1s-A spe- cial from Fort Worth says:
 Santa Fe passenger train No. ?, south- bound, jumped the track in the Ardmore wards today. Engineer H. E. Bemis Of Cleburne was caught under the engine and scalded to death. Fireman Williams was slightly injured. Four hours were occupied in removing the bodies. Traf- fic was delayed for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
StaIlinqs Hearing.

The Stallings habeas corpus hearing has been moved from Greenyille to Mont gomery and has been set before chan cellor next Friday. It will be remember ed that Dan Stallings shot and killed his brother-in-law, a man named Buckhaults, some days ago at Greenville and was himself desperately wounded. After the shooting ane while Stallings was in desperate condition as a result of the wounds inflicted by the man he killed, the grand iury indicted him for mur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

der in the first degree, and he Is trying to get bond allowed by the proceed ings. The duel between MT. Stallings and lis adversary was one of the most sem sational in the history of the state. Stall ings Is said to have drawn his pistol to shoot the other man when the latter drew. Stallngs hit his man and got ball at about the same time. Burkhaults married a sister of Stallngs against the wishes of the family and the trouble came from that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Business District Wiped Out.

Memphis, November 1s.-A special to the commercial-Appeal from Clarksdale, Miss, says the entire business district of the town of Dublin, on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad, with the ex- ception of one building. was wiped out by fire today. The loss is estimated at s5o,000, with partial insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Rolling Mills Making Record.

With the exception of the pudding de- partment, all the departments of the Bessemer rolling mills are operating on full time and turning out finished pro- ducts in large volume. The force Is be- Ing daily increased and Superintendent Kent expresses himself as being well pleased with the record the mills are making
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Hearst and Wiley.

William k. Hearst the New York newspaper man and erstwhile candidate for the democratic nomination for Pres ident has sent Col. A. A. Wiley, con- gressman from the Second district, the following telegram: Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election" To get even Col. Wiley wired back as fol- lows: "I thank you sincerely for your message of congratulation on my elec- tion to congress, and In reciprocation, Termit me to congratulate you, our party and the whole country, on your triumph ant election to the Fifty-ninth congress. I indulge the hope that the cordial rela- tions heretofore existing between us will ripen into firm and lasting friendship"
 George Washington, arrested at Lownesboro, proves not to be the negro suspected Of killing F. w. Davenport, white man, several days ago, near Maplesville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

The fire department devoted all of it's efforts to the adjoining buildings with rood results. The building next to the Sewen building had five windows ex- nesed to the burning structure and it was only by hard fighting that 1t was saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee'

D
 you a perma- nent cure of private troublesl and that youi may know myl guarantee is re- liable 1 referi you with perl mission, to the First National bank. Alabamal National bank, 1 Steiner Broth-' CTS, bankers.t Jefferson Coun-, { y s a v n g g, bank and ina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
Personal and General.

The T. F. M. club was entertained by Mrs. Atkinson this afternoon at her home on Second avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. James Meagher have removed into the residence on Highland avenue recently vacated by MT. and Mrs. James Meagher, Jr.
 A number of Pratt City people will att tend the wedding of MT. William s. Nor row and Miss Ernestine Rose, a popu- lar young lady of Fayette, which will take place at that city Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
For A;serman-Fourth Ward.

am a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the city democracy, and solicit the support of nv friends and the democrats in general.
 JOHN R. COPELAND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
For AId.rman-seventh Ward.

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of the city democratic primary.
 R. II. TEACH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

am a candidate for Mayor of Birming- hr m, subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES g. SIMMONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

B. B. Martin is candidate for alder man from the Fourth ward. subject to inc action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward, sub iect to the action of the city democratic primary. SohN L. FAlShhh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

Age-Herald Industrial Re view, wrapped for mailing, five cents per copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17
rA. AIdernnan-Elfth Ward

William R. Gum is candidate for re- election to the office of alderman from the Fifth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-17

I hereby announce as candidate for Mayor of Birmir ham, subject to the coming city democratic primary.
 M Fl. CRITTENDEN.