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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-16
JAPAN STRONG m ITS SIMPLICITY.
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7 Japan Ia a topsy.turvy country. Its popula
0tlon small In stature, its houses that mostly
III made up Of paper its whole view Of life. has In
III Iit something that constantly gives the idea
III THAT you are dwelling among nation Of scarcely
I Igrown up children. They formidable chill.
Idren these japanese. the Chinese have discov.
IN Tered, and perhaps a powerful nation may
soon and out also; but all the same there In
something In their whole being that strikes the Western
% not grown up.
They have bread no beds no fires. no boots and
0hoea trousers for the pettcoas for the
both instead several dressing gowns one
the other In their houses they have windows
DOORS wallis ceilings chests Of drawers even
washing stand, and the wardrobe II only lot Of boxes
piled top Of another In tho kitchen they have no
range. no POTS pans hour bins. kitchen tables
But then they tables the dra wing ROOM
and In the real native house the drawing itself Is only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MENELIK IS GOOD
 TO THE AMERICANS
GAVE THEM MANY PRESENTS ON
 OCCASION OF THE REGENT VISIT, WHICH HAVE BEEN SENT HOME.

Washington, March 9o.-King Menelik has been singularly generous in bestowing evidences of his regard upon the members of the Skinner expedition Besides the present to President Roosevelt, Menelik gave decorations to twenty-nine out of thirty members of the party, made up of officers, marines and sailors of the Machias. Mr. Skinner's decoration Is the Star of Ethiopia of the commanders class
 The decoration of the Star of Ethiopia of the third class is conferred upon Sur geon A. P. Peace, Secretary H. Wales, Lieut.. c. Hussey and Capt G. c. Thorpe. The sergeants and corporals of marines, and the sailors each received medals with the Menelik colors, red yellow and green, and with the kings head impressed upon them. The three cornered gold star is a curious example of f1ligree workman ship.
 All of the medals and decorations have been transmitted by the navy department to the state department where they will be retained until by special act of con- gress the men are authorized to accept them. In transmitting them Captain Thorpe of the Machias explained the nec- essity of this authority before the re- cipiants could receive the presents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
CRIPPLES MUST NOT
 BLOCK THE STREETS
JUDGE FEAGlN TRYING TO RID THE CITY OF A NUISANCE WITH OUT HAVING TO FINE THE OF TENDERS.

Several of Birminghams cripples who have been blocking the sidewalks have been given instructions to stop or leave the city. They were up before Judge Feagin yesterday morning and he Is try ing to break up the nuisance without hav- ing to fine the men, but unless they are heavily.
 One of them is John Moran, a one-leg- ged man, who sells welnerwurst on the streets. It is claimed that he has been blocking the sidewalks on Second avenue above Twenty-first street. Judge Feagin kept him in jail short time. but releas- ed him and told him to go and offend no more.
 Another of those who is an offender Is '. c. Sample, an old confederate veteran, who sells candy on the street near the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. He is also nearly helpless and depends on his small business for liv- ine.
 George Gr-uhl and J. L. Wilson are the other two. They operate chiefly on the south side. The former Is said to have considerable money. The charges against the men wer4 made by an attorney in the city and 1t Is said that the dealers in these kinds of goods who have stands in buildings are objecting to the peddlars doing business on the streets. claiming that they block the sidewalks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
COMMITTEE CALLED
 TO MEET IN JASPER
No Reason Is Given and Speculation Is Made as to the
 Object.

Jasper, March 30.-(Special )--The dem ocratic executive committee of Walker county, through the chairman. John II. Bankhead, Jr., has been called to meet at Jasper tomorrow It Is not known for what purpose the committee has been called at this time. for nothing is said in the call that throws any light on the subject. There Is much speculation as to what will be done by the committed A rumor has gained currency that a resolu- tion will probably be passed excluding all republicans from participating In the primary on the 11th of April.
 No reason Is assigned for such action, If 1t should be taken, as the party lead CTS of the republicans In this county have asked that all their members refrain from taking a part in the primary In discuss ing the call the Mountain Eagle of to- days issue says:
 Tn the call Chairman Bankhead does not give any light on the subject. If there are any good reasons for calling the committee together at this time 1t would have been but little trouble to state it in the call, and thus let all know that the committee intended to deal openly and fairly with all members of the party, and that the party machinery is not to be used in some dark lantern way in the in- terest of one candidate or set of candi- dates against other candidates for the party nominations. The committee should be above suspicion"
 The Eagle further states that the plans and regulations governing the primary on the 11th of April have all been ar- ranged, and there seems to be no appar- ent need, for the committee to be called together at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MRS. FISH DIES.
Death Is Caused By Heart Failure
 From InhaIlng Chloroform.

New York March SO.-Mrs. Vortie Fish, wife of Captain John Albert Fish, late of the British army. was found dead in her apartments in West One Hundred and Eleventh street. tonight.
 Her death is supposed to have resulted from chloroform poisoning. According to the statements of her maid and of her husband. Mrs Fish obtained bottle of chloroform linament in the afternoon and retired to her room. She had been in the habit of using the linament for an affection of the ear. Captain Fish achiev- cd notoriety lately through the accusa- ton he made against a woman for the larceny of an sS0o0 necklace, the property os his wife.
 After an investigation the coroner sad hs ielieved death was due to heart sai.- ure brought on by the inhaling of fumes of chloroform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
FIRE IN ANNISTON.
Residence Occupied by Col. w. r. Ed
 mondson Is Badly Damaged.

Anniston, March 3O.-(Special)-Th res- idence occupied by Col w. T. Edmond son on Leighton avenue near Eighth street, was partially destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon about o'clock It is not known how the fire originated, but 1t was first discovered in the roof. The building was a two story structure and the second story was destroyed and the lower considerably damaged.
 At the corner of Tenth and Quintard streets the improvised reel of the Daniel Tyler Hose company broke down, there by causing the flames to gain consider able headway before the work of ex- tinguishng them was begun. The occu- pants of the wagon were thrown to the ground but not injured. The house was owned by J. w. Gilliland of Sligo. Dam age was about $500, insurance s12OO The damage to the furniture was about $500 with $500 insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
BREAKS ALL RECORDS.
Woman Kicks Because Her Tax As-
 sessment Is Too Low.

New York, March 30.-All records of the tax department in greater New York have been broken by woman, whose name was not made public She accomplished this by appearing before Commissioner Bradley and protesting that her assess ment was too small The official after recovering from his astonishment raised tho amount from s22.OOo to s27,O0o, making difference of s70 in the levy. For sev- eral days the commissioners have been busy listing to complaints of persons who reside elsewhere and wished to swear off the tax here on personal property.
 Therefore the officials were completely taken abaclx by the woman's unique re- quest and endeavored to secure her photo graph for the department records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

"The Factory Girl continues to play to large audiences at the Bijou theatre, and the play seems to have pleased all who have seen 1t. Its olimaxes and dra- matic scenes arouse the audiences to great enthusiasm.
 "The Pride of Jennico" will be the of- fering at the Bijou next week with Ed ward R. Mawson as Basil, with the scenic environment which made it successful in New York and other cities. The Wash ington, D. C., Times in speaking of the production, says:
 MT. Mawson Is blessed with deep clear voice. He recognizes the line be- tween a flashing portrayal of the part and the unpleasant overacting that could easily be adopted in the frequent intense scenes. The part requires a spirit of keen activity, filled with romance, bold ness and gallantry. In all these points MT. Mawson showed pronounced ability"
 Seats for the opening Monday night will go on sale tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
MYSTIC FEAST OF
 THE MASONS TONIGHT
SCOTTISH RITE MEMBERS OF ROSE cRoIx WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE HILLMAN TONIGHT FOR CELEBRATION OF TENE6RAE.

The A. A. Scottish Rite Masons of the Birmingham chapter of Rose croix will hold their celebration of the Tenebrae and mystic feast tonight at the Hiilman hotel
 This is an obligatory function on the part of Scottish Masons, upon whom 1t devolves this evening if within forty miles of brother and farther away from chapter to meet with that brother and partake of Koschered lamb in mystic feast. And all Scottish Masons visiting the city are invited to partake of the lamb at the Hillman. The Rite will meet in evening dress, wherever practicable, at the Ma sonic Temple at z: 30 p. m. tonight and from there repair to the Hillman for the feast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
COUPLES MARRIED
 BEFORE THE DANCE
FOUR YOUNG PEOPLE OF sYLA- cAUoA's SOCIETY SET SPRING A UNIQUE SURPRISE ON THEIR FRIENDS.

Sylacauga, March 30.-(Specialj-Tw couples from Sylacauga's society set were quietly married this evening before at- tending dance given at the Rex hotel. Nothing was known of the weddings hay ing taken place at the Methodist parson- age until after the dance had gone on for some time. This news will be great surprise to the friends and acquantances of the brides and grooms.
 The couples are Miss Mary Bell Oliver of Morganfield, Ky, to Dr. R. s. Hunt, formerly of Woodlawn but now resi- dent dentist here; Miss Sallie Mae Work man of Sycamore, Ala, to MT. Quinton Sorrell, well known throughout the state as the captain of Auburn's ball team and a superb athlete. who Is at present doing business here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
TAKEN To,HoRsE CREEK.
Officers Come for Dick Crenshaw and
 c. J. Crenshaw.

Officer J. w. Butler from Horse Creek or Dora, as it Is now called, arrived yes- terday morning and carried Dick and G J. Crenshaw, father and son, back there to answer charge of assault with intent to murder.
 The two were arrested Tuesday by Po- licemen Jackson and Fully on statement made by two Horse Creek men that the two Crenshaws were wanted there. Chief Wier telegraphed to Officer Butler, and he replied to hold the two men at all costs as they were wanted on several charges The two men deny that they are guilty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
WANDERED FROM HOME.
Aged Judge Slips From Sick Room
 When Left Alone.

Chicago, March 30.-Blind and delirious from fever. former Judge Henry W Blodgett of the United States district court has wandered from his reside/ece in Waukegan during the brief absence of his daughter from his bedside. Many hours afterward he was taken home at ter having been brought to a police sta tion.
 Former Judge Blodgett is S3 years old and has been i'll all winter. His daugh- ter had spent the night at his bedside leaving him early in the morning, when he appeared to be resting. She had hard ly left the room when the sightless old man arose and wandered away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
J. J. Bonner.

J. J. Bonner. aged 5s years, died this morning at 1 o'clock at his residence. 1218 North Eleventh avenue. The funeral ar- have not been made. The de- ceased leaves five sons, James, Marvin, D. F.. and Jesse B. Bonner. He was well known in Birmingham, and just previous to his being taken i'll two weeks ago he had announced that he would be can dldate for coroner in the coming election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
powie's Factories Profitino,

Chicago, March 30.-"Doctor" Dow ie's Zion City IS profiting by the. strike now going on in the big publishing houses. The employers of Chicago are sending much of their bookbinding work to Zion, and Dowie's factories are also getting the benefit of the recent strike of candy workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Whale ExpIodes Mine.

Vladivostok, Tuesday, March 29.- One of the mines in Posset bay has been exploded by whale. The mu- tilated carcass subsequently was washed ashore It bore evidence of the destructive qualities of the mines laid by the Russians in expectation of a Japanese landing at Posset Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
LEAPS TO DEATH.
Frank caddy Becomes Despondent
 Over Ills Continued Illness.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 90.-Frank Caddy of Grand Rapids, Mich, jumped to a frightful death from the third story of St. Josephs infirmary today and was in stantly killed.
 MT. Caddy had become Respondent over illness and was under charge of his wife and a trained nurse. The unfortunate man made an effort to jump from his window but was prevented. He then rushed out on the porch and leaped over the balustrade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
VIII Report on Tobacco Measure.

Washington. March a.-(Special)-A subcommittee of the ways and means committee will tomorrow give considera- tion to the bills which have been inrto- duced providing for relief to tobacco growers. Representative Dalsell of Penn sylvania, the chairman of the sub-com- mittee said today that the bill would prob- ably be favorably reported providing for free trade in leaf tobacco to the full cont mittee. It is expected to pass at this ses- sir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Must Stop When Fired Upon.

Che Foo, March 30.-2:30 D. mt is officially announced that Vice Ad- miral Makaroff, commander of the Russian naval forces at Port Arthur, has issued notification to the effect that all warships and merchant vessels entering the zone of operations at night without lights and during the day without flags will be considered hostile unless they stop when blank shot is fired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Two Killed by a Cow.

Burnside, Ky, March S0-As the fast northbound express No. on the Queen and crescent railroad was rounding a curve near Tateville today it struck a COW, knocking the animal against Norton Morgan and his IA year-old son, Caesar, both of whom were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Damage Suits Filed.

In the circuit court F. A. Hill files suit against the Southern Railway company, asking for damages to the amount of sl5OO for alleged personal injuries. In the same court Hale White sues the Warrior Manufacturing company for 5000 as dam ages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Mrs. c. w. Irvine.

Mrs. R. D. Burnett received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of her mother Mrs. c. W. Irvine of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Irvine has been III for some time and recently Mrs Burnett spent sev- eral weeks by her bedside She was un- able to attend the funeral on account of the illness of her son, Robert Burnett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Hartman Is Still President.

New York, March 30.--At the Union Pacific office here it was found that the report originating in the west that A. S. Mohler had been made president of the Union Pacific was incorrect. E. H. Hartman is president of the Union Pacific. Mir Mohler, it is understood, is to become vice president and gen. eral manager of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Garrett Hendricks.

Garrett Hendricks, aged 66 years, died Tuesday night at his residence near Wall kers chapel, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. The funeral services were conducted from Walkers chapel yester- day afternoon and the interment was in the chapel cemetery. Death was rather sudden. The deceased died within few hours after he suffered the stroke of par alysis. and before physicians were able to relieve him. He was we'll known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Daughter Born to cantacuzenes.

Chicago. March 9o.-Private cablegrams received here announce the birth of daughter to Princess Cantacuzene of St. Petersburg, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant of Chicago wife of General Grant, commander of the military depart ment of the lakes. The daughter just born is the second child of Prince and Princess Cantcuzene. The first child is a son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
TWO NEGROES FIRE
 ON TWO WHITE MEN
MEET AND QUARREL WHEN THE NEGROES OPEN FIRE AND THEN RAN-THEIR INJURIES ARE sE- RIOUS.

Meridian, Miss, March sO.-(SpeciaL)- Information reached here today from Meehan Junction of a difficulty there last night between two white men and two negroes, which resulted in one of tho white men being seriously wounded and the other slightly wounded It Is learn- ed today that all the parties are empolyes of the sawmill at Meehan Junction and the two negroes, whose names are Will Williams and Will Jackson. met the two white men, Smith and Scott and after some words the negroes opened fire and inflicted a serious wound upon Smith, while Scott received a flesh wound.
 The negroes immediately boarded an eastbound freight and left the scene. Of- ficers in Meridian have been on the look out for the negroes but so far their ef- forts are fruitless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Fire in Conner Mine.

Hougnton, Mich, March 30.-Fire broke out today in the Quincy, one of the most famous mines in the copper country, but was extinguished before serious damage was done. The army of miners was brought to the surface in safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Foss Continues Ills Lead.

Paris, March 3O.-William P. Foss, the American amateur billiardist, tonight continued his lead in the match with Lucen Rerolles. the French champion, the scores at the end of play being, Foss, 800; Rerol1es. 645. There were no sensa- tional runs made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Could Not Survive Operation.

Meridian. Miss, March 3o.-(Special)- James Watts. the 12-year-old son of J. E. Watts, died at 1 o'clock this morning of appendicitis after very short illness. An operation was performed Monday, but the young fellow could not survive the shock. The funeral took place at o'clock this afternoon and was largely attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Japanese Leave Panama.

Colon, March S0.-M. Shihetaro Minek:shi or the Japanese department of finance and M. Tsakuria, director of imperial customs at Kobe, Japan, ar rived here yesterday on the steamer Seguranca on mission to the presi- dent of Panama and to inspect the ca nal route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Burnt corkers Rehearse.

The Burnt Cork Millionaires held their first rehearsal last night at the Jefferson theatre. This aggregation Is composed of the best local talent in Birmingham. The first performance will be given in about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Jumps From sanitarIum Window.

Battle Creek, Mich. March 30.-A w. McMillan of Brooknaven, Mass, jumped from the fourth story window at the sanitarium, breaking his neck. Death ensued instantly. He came to the sanitarlum ten days ago suffering from melanchOlia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Lady MInto Breaks Her Lea.

Ottawa, Ontario, March 30.-Lady Minto, wife of the governor general, while skating today, fell and broke one of her legs in two places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
]. M. CardweII.

After a six weeks illness J. M. Card we'll died yesterday afternoon at his home near Irondale, and will be inferred at Bass cemetery today. He leaves a wife and three daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Rev. Manqum Is Dead.

Montgomery, March 30.-Rev. T. E. Mangum, presiding elder of the Flu faula district of the Methodist Episco- pal church, south, died here this morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Much lmproxed In Health.

Washington, March 90-Commis- sioner of Pe asions Ware has returned from the soulk much improved in health-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
William coes to Messlna.

Crete, Italy, March 30.-Emperor William, on board the imperial yacht Hohonzollern, left here today for Messina-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BlJOU

All the week Good Friday ex- cepted0, with matinees Thursday and Saturday-"The Factory Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Fattest Woman Dies.

Fattest Woman Dies. New York, March 30-Mrs. Chaun- cey Morlan, known as the fattest wom- an in the world, died today of diabetes. She weighed APO pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

The Aee-HeraId Engraving Depart ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

Mr. Heflin said today that the cheer ing news from over the district was such as to make him feel absolutely sure of success. Quite a number of Lowndes, Fillmore, Autauga and Macon county peo- pie have been here to confer with him. and they assert that his frineds In these counties are already very active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
At the nIlou.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

The above cut is true likeness Of
Mr.. A. ]. Mathis, who is candidate
for police judge against w. r. iris.
1t is a pleasure for us to announce
his name, as he is one of our best
and most reliable. citizens of East Des
Moines and a good friend of the col.
ereds race, and. no doubt would give
them justice if they were brought up
before him.
Mr.. Mathis is man of mature years
and judgment, being now in his 59th
year. He is a native IOwan, and has
resided in Polk county since 1855,
or for forty-nine years, and in Des
Moines since 1882, up to which time
he was engaged in farming and stock
raising and shipping. He has served
four years as justice Of the peace
for Lee township, from 1888 to 1891.
He was the candidate of the party for
representative in 1875 and again in
1885, upon each of which occasions
he received many votes in excess of
his party ticket, thus demonstrating
his popularity as citizen. He has
been engaged in the real estate busi-
ness at 331 East Fifth street in COM
pany with his son Frank A. for sew
eral years past.
Mr.. Mathis is member Of Calvary
Baptist church, of Lodge No. 25, I. O..
o. F., of the Woodmen of the World,
the Woodmen of America and of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen.
There is perhaps not voter in Des
Moines who has not heard of or who
does not know Mr.. Mathis personally.
and knowing him as they do no
eulogy of him is needed at our hands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
(Special to Bystander. }

Chariten, Iowa, March S.-Editor oil
the BYsrANDER: I desire to say few
words through the columns Of your paper
that the people may know where | am
and what have been doing. H..
left Clarinda, Iowa April 7, 1908 and
have been doing missionary work in
various places since then. My first work
was in Colfax next Des Moines, Saylor,
Buxton, Charlton, and Cleveland. AS to
Cleveland Preached there on the Goth
last to q large congregation, both morn'
ing and evening.
Key. 5. =. Miller, the mission ary of the
Iowa Baptist Association but now pastor
of the Second Baptist church at Clinton,
has the following to say about my work
Gan churches that have not the mission
spirit alive in it, would do themselves
Justice TO have Mrs. Anderson visit them
and work among them in the interest ol
the great work of mission !"
MRS JACOB A. ANDERSON,
Clarlnda, Iowa.