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The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-02
Well Paid English LAWYER.

Sir Edward Clarke, KC., is said I,
be the best'paid professional man II
England. He distinguished himself il
the baccarat case. the Bartlett cas-,
and the jameson case, is a member O
parliament, and was for six year,
solicitor general. His earnings at Law
are about $2l7 an hour. II he work.
ten hours a day, 800 days in a year
his income is s65l 900 a year.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-02
Benevolent and Useful.

Deacon Arland Eaton has caused I,
be placed by the roadside, near hi,
farm buildings, in Hancock. n. H., ,
stone watering trough to furnish /,
public water supply from a never
falling spring. 1t is inscribed, Eaton
'l797.lSO4," and is intended to com
memorate the settlement of his fam
lily In town.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-02
TUE Odd
CQDHeNEAR
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An Appeal to Maud.

Come into the garden. Maud.
And see how the weeds have grown.
They're getting so thick,
And growing so quick,
i can't pull 'em all alone.
so come into the garden, Maud,
Ana give me a helping hand.
Ihere's n lot of ~witChgrass
In the lettuce. alas!
Ana It's growing to beat the band!
Come into the garden. Maud,
And do weed the onions first,
Thc lettuce Is bad,
ana. the beetS make me sad.
But the onion bed is the worst.
SO put on your boomers, Maud.
And tackle the pesky weeds
Without any fuss.
FOR woe Is us,
III ever they scatter their seeds,
Come into the garden. Maud.
For the black bat. night, has flown.
There's plenty of work,
So don't try to shirk
And leave II to me alone.
Just quicken you motions. Maud.
Ana Danish that naughty sheer
And kneel down In the dew,
For it's right up to YOU
TO help get this garden clear!
-Somerville Journal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-02

N. +. Horn. OF Morrowville, Kan,
and l.. 5, Grisell have a new wagon
balancing scale which they will nut
on the market as soon as arrangements
can be made for manufacturing the
same The model was tested and
worked admirably, accurately weighing
any article from so to 1000 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
OLD TIME ELECTION BET.
Either George Phillips or Bob Allison
 Will De a Stunt.

George G. Phillips, sometime horseman and police commissioner. and Bob Ala son, both we'll known men, made a bet yesterday whereby they are to do stunts with each other in case certain elections go certain ways in the primary today.
 George Phillips believes firmly that Harrington P. Hefin will again be elect ed as solicitor, and Bob Allason is con- fident that William K. Terry will prose- cute people in future in the courts.
 The two got together last night, dis cussed the results and what Is to be, and finally landed on one of the old timers which has been pulled off in every elec- tion since Noah left the ark.
 In case Hefiin gets more votes than Terry. Allason is to pull Phillips through the streets of Birmingham in a buggy. The latter is to sit on the seat and the former be hitched up in the shafts. If Hefiin does not get the most votes, Phil lips is to do the horse act, harnessed with curb bit to keep him from kick ing up. Either is to pull the other until the rider says enough. The ride is to be through the principle streets at high noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Wheeler Business College Notes.

J. D. Love. Warrior, Ala. has enrolled for the commercial course.
 J. A. Morgan of the commercial depart ment has taken up his work again at the college.
 D. F. McCular left for Houston, Tex, Tuesday where he has accepted a posi- ton as teacher in the Wheeler Business college.
 Mrs Lizzie Gray d9o3) is now stenogra- pher in the office of William l.. Delheim.
 W. H. Beresford is now employed as stenographer with the McAfee company, Chalifoux building.
 Miss Lena Loring G902) and MT. An thony Macke were married Thursday. We extend congratulations
 Miss Mary Settle 1903) has resigned her position with w. J. Martin of Ensley, and has accepted a position with the Alabama Steel and Wire company
 Miss Hattie Bigelow G903) is at present employed as stenographer in the office of the State Mutual Insurance company
 Miss Alma Potts dSss has 2 good po- sition with the Birmingham Tailoring company.
 H. l.. Moore of Birmingham, has en- rolled for the night session.
 Hereafter we shall publish each month a list of students who were neither ab- sent not tardy during the month. Thia list will be known as our roll Of honor. Those who are entitled to this distinction are; Misses Matte Mlwee. Fannie Ogies- by, Mamie stegall. Loula Morrow, A. T. Hogan. Porter Terry, T. A. Cline. George Stewart, J. M. Enkins, Henry Clayton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
RAILROAD WORLD.

The earnings of the Louisville and Nashville railroad for the fourth week in March were $1,03Os15, against s962. ASA for the same week in March of last year. The increase for. the week amounts to s6S,3
 The earnings of the Southern railway for the fourth week in March amounted to $1,25ooo2. against $1.175. 92o for the same week in March. 1903 The increase for the week amounts to s7s,0s2
 The earnings of the Central of Georgia railway for the fourth week in March amounted to s253,s7s, against s231, ,524 for the same week last year. The increase amounts to s22,a55.
 The passenger department of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad has issued a handsome book on the worlds fair at St.. Louis. The book is full of information concerning the great exposition and it Is handsomely illustrated with half tones. There Is a two-page birdseye view of the fair grounds, in colors. City Passenger Agent c. M. Bilhiemer has distributed a number of copies of the book.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad has copyrighted the name Panama Route" It will be applied to the route made up by the road and the steamship lines of the United Fruit company. the steamers of which are operated between Mobile and New Orleans and Bocas De Toro and Colon in the republic of Panama and Port Liman, Costa Rca.
 The Southern's Palm limited. the Sea- board s Florida limited. the Atlantic Coast Lines New York and Florida special, the Louisville and Nashviles Chicago and Florida limited, and the other fast winter trains of the various railroads will te- day make their last trip of the season. It is said the past season has not been a profitable one for fast trains to southern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Communicated w. c. GARRETTs POSITION. Why as Candidate He Refrains from Asking Lawyers Endorsement.

Mir. W. c. Garrett, who is a candidate for third associate judge. has studously refrained from requesting members of the bar to sign their names to any in- dorsement of his candidacy His reason for this Is a good one--worthy of his del- icacy and discretion. Such requests for signed indorsement whether granted or declined, might embarrass attorneys who may have to practice before him as a judge. MT. Garrett knows however, from personal assurances, that a large prepon- derance in number of the lawyers of Jef- ferson county, representing at least three fourths of the important litigation and legal business in the county. are advocat- ing his nomination.
 There are about fifty lawyers of large practice and long experience whose names are household words in this county. who do not appear In any of the published listA of supporters of Mir Gsrretts opponents. , and these lawyers are supporting Mir. Gar rett They are constantly In the courts and they know Mir Garrett's legal ability, integrity and eminent fitness for judicial office. The voter who is governed in his choice of judicial candidates. by the weight of the legal support. will cast his vote today for Mir. Garrett.
 "' H. K. WHITE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
GREAT PIANIST COMING.
Either George Phillips or Bob Allason
 Will Do a Stunt.

Malek, the rival of Paderewski and one of the greatest of living pianists, will give A concert at the Jefferson theatre next Friday night. This will be under the auspices of the Commercial club, and the profits of the entertainment will be de- voted to the Vulcan fund.
 Malek is on his way to Australia, and will appear at only a few places in this country. He would not have appeared In Birmingham but for the action of the Commercial club, and the great necessity of increasing the Vulcan fund.
 There is every indication that the con- cert will be made the great fashionable musical event of the season. A large num- Der of seats for the orchestra have been sold at s1 and in order to ,fll the Jeffer- son to its capacity, and give all lovers of music an opportunity to enjoy a musi- cal treat of high order. the club has decided to sell seats in the balcony at 75 cents, in the dress circle at 50 cents, and in the gallery for 25 cents.
 All seats will be reserved except in the gallery.
 The concert will afford an opportunity for everybody to help along the St. Louis exhibit by such sum as they care t. contribute, and at the same time each person who attends the concert will have the pleasure of hearing one of the great est piano virtucsos now living. Birmingham has not been visited by a really great musician for some time. The season Is propitious for such visitor, and 1t is believed that all music lovers Win give Malek a welcome that will cause him to remember Birmingham, and to speak well of the metropolis of the south on his voyage to the antipodes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
MACKN|GHT HOME
 FROM EXPOSITION Has Been Making Arrange ments for Vulcan at St. Louis JELKS TALKS OF VULCAN Says He is Glad That Birmingham Men Were Broad Minded
 Enough to Make It a
 State Exhibit
JELKs TALKS OF VULCAN

James A. MacKnight returned yester- day from St. Louis, where he has been making the arrangements for the erection of Vulcan and the placing of the Ala bama exhibit On the train was Cover nor Jelks, who is returning from tr1p to Chicago. While in Birmingham he spoke very enthusiastically of the Vulcan exhibit, and stated that he appreciated the broad minded action of the mel of Birmingham in making 1t state exhibit and not strictly local.
 Governor Jelks said that he had seen many accounts of Vulcan in papers from all parts of the country, and that he recognized the value of the exhibit to the entire state. He praised the action of the Commercial club in making it s state exhibit, although few bu. Birming- ham people have contributed cent to- wards it.
 MT. MacKnight, in speaking of the ex- hibit, said:
 "All the preliminary arrangements are made for the exhibit, and as sooL as Vulcan arrives at the fair grounds. tne entire exhibit will be completed in a few. days. When I left St. Louis, George H. Clark had already commenced plac- ing the mineral exhibit and the general exhibit from other parts of the state, and he expects to have t arranged by the end of this week.
 All contracts have been signed for placing the statue in the fair grounds, and also for erecting the iron man after he arrives. I have been to many exposi- tions. but have never seen one that com pared with this one. and neither have I ever seen an exhibit that has attracted nearly as much attention as Vulcan is do- ing People are talking Vulcan all the time, and they are looking forward to the arrival of the figure.
 The officials of the fair are more in- terested than any one else, and they will strain almost any point to get the statue to the grounds in time, except the law that everything must be on the grounGs by the 20th of this month Work at the foundry will have to be pushed. and the first portion of the statue will have to be shipped this week"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
COMPLICATIONS IN
 MAYBE CONTRACT
VAUGHAN & co. SAID TO HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED ID PROCEED TO CARRY OUT THE CON. TRACT.

From all appearances the large con tract held by the MacAfee company to construct a portion of the Seaboard Air Line into Birmingham and to grade for the railroad terminals here promises to develop some interesting features within the next day or so.
 It will be recalled that two receivers have already been appointed for the con- tracting company, one by Judge Thomas c. Jones of the United States court upon the petition of the Columbia Avenue Trust company, and the second by Referee Fro1 s. Ferguson of the bankruptcy court, upon the petition of the Standard oil compa- ny and others. to have the company ad- judged bankrupt. Referee Ferguson In an interview Saturday afternoon made the statement that the appointment Of his receiver, who was F. H. Allison. has been approved by Judge Jones and that he had directed the United States marshal to put Receiver Allison in charge of the work being done by the MacAfee compa- ny for the Seaboard Airline.
 It is understood that several interested parties went down to Montgomery Satur- day afternoon to confer with Judge Jones about the appointment of the receiver by the referee.
 Referee Ferguson stated also that the work would proceed under the direction of Receiver Allison but J. L. Vaughan or the firm of Vaughan & Co.,, contractors of Roanoke. Va, stated yesterday that his firm has been instructed by the Sea board Airline officials to begin immedi- ately on the contract held by the. Mac Afee company in Birmingham. MT Vaughan stated that he has secured the proper equipment and that large force of men will go to work on the job this morning.
 It is understood that President J. M' Barr and Judge Watts. the general coun- sel for the Seaboard Airline railway will arrive in Birmingham either today or tomorrow to look over the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Empire Theatre Company.

Fay Davis, an actress who is much pet- fer known in London, where she was prominent for seven years in the leading stock companies, than she is in this coun- try. although she Is an American, Will make her second appearance in this city at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night appearing in Henry Arthur Jones clever comedy; t'whitewashing Julia" Miss Davis was born in Houlton, small town in the northern part of Maine, and was educated in Boston. Her first appearance on the stage however, was made in Lon don at Charles wyndam's Criterion thea ire. Last year she signed contract With Charles Frohman and returned to ner native land, after an absence or seven wears. Her first appearance in this conn- trv was as the leading woman of William Fayersham's company. Miss Davis Will have the advantage of splendid support ing company. the famous Empire Thea ire stock company, the organization from which MT. Frohman has picked most or his stars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
C. D. Briuman.

The remains of c. D. Brgman, who was run over and killed by A North Bessemer street car about l:30 o'clock yesterday morning, will be inferred this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Union grave yard.
 The deceased lived about half a mile below Brighton station on the Bessemer line, which is about two miles from Bes- semer. He leaves a wife
 It seems that Brigman was under the effects of intoxicants, as a half empty bottle was found in his pocket. He had about sl6 in his pocket, so any suggestions that he had been fouly dealt with and thrown on the track were without goun- dation.
 He was a member of one of the local boilermakers' unions. The remains were brought to Birmingham yesterday morn ing about o'clock. and yesterday after noon were carried to his residence. Shaw & Son had charge of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Mrs. Josephine T. Brown.

Mrs. Josephine T. Brown died yester- day morning at o'clock at the resi- dence of J. D. Harris, FPS Twelfth ave- nue. North after a brief illness of one week. In her death, one of the old lane marks of anti-bellum days passed awP being 76 years of age.
 Mrs. Brown was born and raii Selma, Dallas county. and after moved to Montevallo. where she until about seven years ago whe came to Birmingham. She has been faithful and consistent mem or the Methodist church.
 A peculiarly sad feature of her death Is that she practically broke herself down and brought on her last sickness in at- tending upon her daughter, Mrs Har- ris, who has been desperately III for over nine weeks Two children survive her. Mrs Hattie J. Harris and Walter A. Brown. On account of the sickness of Mrs. Harris. there will be no funeral services at the residence. The interment will take place this afternoon at Monte vallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
ORAToRIcAL CONTEST. Railroads Grant One and one-haf Fare
 Rate.

The railroads have made one and one half fare rate from points in Southeast ern association territory to Birmingham on account of the next annual meeting of the Alabama State oratorical associa- ton, which will be held at Howard col lege. April 15, at s:3o p. m.
 All lovers of oratory throughout the state are expected to attend. Persons de- siring to avail themselves of the reduced rate should obtain certificates from rail road agents when purchasing tickets otherwise they will not be entitled to any reduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
w. A. HUNTS CASE.
Man Arrested Here Said to Have Been
 Convicted In Texas.

J. R. Tate, mayor of Brookside. has re- turned from Dallas, Tex. where he went to testify in the case of W. A. Hunt, who was on trial there last week charged with defrauding several life insurance companies. It will be remembered that Hunt was arrested in Birmingham and was kept in the county jail here for a long time. In the Texas courts. accord ing to MT. Tate. Hunt was found guilty of the charge and given five year sem tence in the penitentiary.
 Hunt was arrested on the charge of pretending that he was dead and col- lecting insurance from several companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Joseph Jefferson,

Joseph Jefferson will be at the Jefferson theatre tonight, presenting "The Rivals. There is nothing in the range of quain' humor or tender sympathy that is not embraced in MT. Jefferson's art. It Is the subtle conquering quality it possesses, more than financial fortune or long pres- ence before the public, that made the ac- tor an imposing figure on the American stage during the last quarter of the Nine teenth century and the most conspicuous on it at the beginning of the Twentieth century Only those who have already seen MT. Jefferson in "The Rivals can re- alize what a. wonderful treat is in store for local theatre-goers during this en- gagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
MEMS MEETING IS
 SUCCESSAT Y. M. C. X.
INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD SEC. RETARY H. o. WILLIAMS WAS PRESENT AND SPOKE AT THE FELLOWSHIP LUNCH.

The mems meeting at the T. M. c. A. yesterday afterr oon was addressed by II. w. Laird, who spoke from the life and character of the prophet Daniel. The in- cident of where Daniel refused to eat of the kings meat and thus make himself a part of the rich but corrupt Babylonish court was taken as the basis of the speak CTS remarks.
 Mir. Laird's warning to young men against the pitfalls of the world was de- liyered in a convincing manner and many helpful lessons from the life of the great prophet were drawn.
 Secretary Jackson being away, attend ing the state convention at Columbus Miss, his place as leader of the meeting was taken by Assistant Secretary Bridges who, at the rlcse of Mir Laird's address invited those who had net accepted Christ to do so without delay. Several request cd prayer and one definitely entered the Christian life.
 At the fellowship lunch, "The Secret O. a Happy Life' was discussed by num- Der of men. The great truth that it Is only through fellowship. or in plain An Saxon, friendship with Christ, that true happiness can be attained, was em- phasized This fact was made to appea' very distinct by H. o. Williams, interna- tional railroad secretary of the Y. M. c A. MT. Williams was en route to the state convention at Columbus and through mistake had missed his train. He was warmly received by the association men, All the talks made were interesting and instructive
 Association authorities state that or Thursday evening at o'clock the clos ing of the night school will be celebrated by a literary and musical programme Also the ladies' auxiliary will give re ception to pupils. The whole exercises will be confined to members of the night classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
Marie CahiIl.

Miss Marie Cahill will appear at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday night in the musical comedy success Nancy Brown" This piece, which had a won derfully successful run of five months at the Bijou theatre in New York, should prove one of the notable engagements of the present theatrical season.
 Nancy Brown was voted by press and public one of the cleverest musical plays ever seen on Broadway It is filled with song hits.
 Among the songs in the piece which Miss Cahill has made immensely popu- lar wherever they have been heard. are: Marie Cahilrs Congo Love Song" You Can't Fool all the People all the Time" June" and Nancy Brown" the pret- ty melody from which the play takes its title.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
WOMAN'S BUILDING
 IS ENTIRELY DESTROYED

A spark from the fire fell on the roof of the residence of E. R. Baily at 1424 Fifth avenue. and burned a small hole A second alarm was sent in, and the southside and east end departments went
 The residence of Dan Ratford, on Ninth avenue and Sixteenth street, was slightly damaged about 8 o'clock yester- day morning. The loss only amounted to few dollars.
 It was very difficult to get water at the fair grounds fire, as the hose had to layed such long distance that the friction made it impossible to get stream more than twenty-five or thirty feet long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
At the SiIou.

Tonight "A Ragged Hero," melo- drama said to have many sensational and exciting scenes, will commence a weeks engagement at the Bijou. The play will be produced every night with the usual matinees on Tuesday. Thurs day and Saturday.
 The hero of the play is a tramp. who appears in a unique capacity. Usually the hero of a melodrama is some hand some dashing young individual, but the writers of "A Ragged Hero" have placed their hero in deffrent setting. It Is said to add much to the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11

The woman's building at the fair grounds was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon about 1:45 o'clock, and the loss was about $500. The origin of the fire k unknown.
 A telephone message was received about 1:45 o'clock that the fair buildings were on fire. and when the firemen left head- quarters they could see the flames rapid ly eating up the building. By the time the department reached the fair grounds and layed a line of hose several blocks the building had fallen in and 1t was im- possible to do any good. The fremen merely prevented its spreading to the grand stand and negro building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11
J. J. LAUGHRAN INJURED
 IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

the buggy to follow the fire department as it went to the fire which destroyed the woman's building at the fair grounds As the horse started down the hill about Seventeenth street he began to kick and finally ran away. turning the buggy over and throwing Mir. Laughran to the ground. MT. Taylor fell on top of him and escaped serious injury. Horace Adams dropped of the back of the buggy and also escaped injury.
 MT Laushran was taken into the resi- dence of Mrs. Hymes and Miss Ross liar ris, a Red Cross nurse, did what she could for him until the ambulance and physi- clan arrived. He expressed great appre- citation of the kindness of Mrs Hymes and Miss Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-11

J. J. Laughran, secretary of the Bir- mingham lodge No. 79, B. P. o. E.. was thrown from buggy yesterday after room about o'clock and his arm was broken. Hiram Taylor and Horace Adams, who were also in the buggy. es- capped serious injury, and came out with only a few bruises and scratches.
 Mir. Laughran was taken to St. Vim cents hospital in Lige Loy's ambulance and his broken limb was set He will be confined to his bed for some time but 1t Is not thought that the injury will be per manent.
 The accident occurred on Eighth avenue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets The three men had jumped into