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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Horse Is Killed BY Lightning.

Deatsville, June Especial Dur.
ing a severe thunder storm DIR. r. l..
HuddlesLon, while out making pro-
fessional call about six miles from
here, mad a fine horse killed by light
ming. The animal was a fine one and
was valued at 5000. The doctor him
self was severely shocked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has
sued a permit to John P. Willoughby and
VT, to erect two-story frame dwelling
O Twenty-fifth street, between Sixth and
SEVENTH avenues, the same to cost when
cfnnleted $500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Southern Bridge is Burned.

News is received that fire early this
morning destroyed the Southern rail-
ways bridge across 5ucarnooche creek
west of Demopolis. The bridge mas peen
renaired tonight. Traffic between Selma
and Meridian was interfered with today,
trains being about two hours late.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Eouaht Six unlnterestIna ROUNDS.

Chicago. June 6.-Charley Neary Of
Milwaukee and Charles English of oma-
ha fought six embarrassing rounds to-
night, the decision being a draw. Both
men were poor judges on distance. ard
the first four rounds were more OF a
wrestling match than BOXING nnnfssf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
WANTED TO FIGHT DUEL.
Negroes Are Arrested on the Way Il
Grounds.

Newport News, Va, June 6.-Peter
Washington and William Banks both
colored were arrested tonight in Hamp-
ton on the charge of being about to en-
gage in duel with pistols. The two
negroes have been on unfriendly terms
for some time, 1t is said, over a woman.
Washington challenged Banks to a
fight to the death. the old code duello to
be observed, and Banks accepted. They
were on the way to the dueling grounds
sh rtly before midnight tonight when ar
rested. They were unable to furnish bail
and were lodged In jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Board Of Trade.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Trade will be held this afternoon
at o'clock in the First National Bank
building. Officers will be elected. IT. Is
understood that Simon Klotz will be elect
ed president
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Elected Librarian.

The trustees of the Carnegie library
have elected Mrs. M. r. Jarvis to be
librarian, and she will assume her duties
upon the completion of the library on
July l. The assistant librarian has not
been chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
ENDORSEMENT OF
SCOTT is BINDING
Republicans Are Discussing the
Recent Convention
JUDGE MONTGOMERY TALKS
Says the Resolution Was Duly Passed
and Is Binding on Delegates to
Vote for Scott for Ma
tlonaI Committeeman.
JUDGE MONTGOMERY TALKS

In renublican circles there Is much dis
cussion lust at this time as to whether
or not the resolution passed at the re-
cent state republican convention held in
birmingham in endorsing Capt. charles
II. Scott of Montgomery for national
committeeman was binding. The friends
OF Captain Scott contend that such action
is binding, but others say that 1t Is not.
F. Judge Joseph H. Montgomery who was
nominated as one Of the presidential cleo
tors at the recent convention in COM
menting upon the matter yesterday after
noon said:
II introduced in the recent state con-
vention the resolution instructing the del
egates at large to vote for Captain Scott
for national committeeman from Ala
bama, and am therefore familiar with the
question In resolution. as matter OIL
fact, was adopted before the delegates
we're elected This created a trust, and
to have the trust executed, the conven-
ton elected four trustees or delegates
This Is all there is to 1t.
Bound to Support 1t.
THE trust was regularly and duly cre-
ated, and each delegate and alternate to
the national convention Is bound TO sup
port Captain Scott, and thereby honorably
carry out the mandate of the state con-
ventlon on that subject. The matter
ceases to be one Of personal preference,
but of party selection, and there is not
one of our delegates who would wish to
break party instruction, particularly when
Captain Scott is interested.
IT am of the further opinion that this
endorsement of Captain Scott by the con-
vention, the highest tribunal in the state
is an implied direction, where not other
wise instructed. to each district delegate
and alternate from this state to support
Captain Scott for national committeeman.
who do you think the delegates from
Alabama will support for Vice-Presi-
dent7'
Left No Option.
when the state convention saw fit to
endorse the candidacy of Charles w.
Fairbanks for this high office, 1t left
our delegation to the national convention
no option, and as 1 understand and con-
strue the action of the convention, If the
name of, Mr.. Fairbanks is proposed for
Vice President, our delegation is pledged
to vote for him as a unit. With possibly
one exception all of the delegates to the
national convention for Alabama, partici-
pated in the convention which endorsed
Mr.. Fairbanks, and Alabama will GER
tainly not place herself in the unfavora-
BILE attitude of advocating his cause and
then vote against him. We can draw no
distinction between the effect of endorse
and instruct, when the body affecting to
do the one or the other Is clothed with
the authority of doing either, but some
do draw a distinction"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Convicted Of Assault.

Hamp Murphy. colored, was convicted
in the first division Of the criminal court
yesterday on the charge Of assault with
intent to murder
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Damage Suit Filed.

Alex Cunningham of Bessemer has filet
suit in the United States court against
the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
company, asking for damages to thu
amount of $4,000 as damages for alleget
personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from
til probate court as follows: Joe Owen
o. Birmingham to Miss Clytie Fenek
William w. Watkins of Besemer to Miss
Eella Brumbough.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
AMUSEMENT Is.
EAST LAKE CASINO.

, All the week, with matinees Wed-,<
, nesday and Saturday-The Fays =
|. and their vaudeville company. y
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Gordon A. Iachlor.

Gordon A. Tachior, age "a years, the
IN Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Tachior, died
Yesterday at noon at Lewisburg. The
fneral will take place at the residence
o. Jesse Kirkland. No. 1905 Twelfth
street, the time to be arranged later.
?. T. Shaw G. Son, undertakers, 312
Nrth Twentieth street. Both phones 9.
Try The Age-Herald Engraving depart
nent for cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
PERSONAL.

B. w. Brumley of the Labor Advocate
Eas returned from Mobile, where he has
been for the past two months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart.
ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07

Call for the celebrated
Wuerzburger Beer-l5c per
bottle, two for 25c. On sale
at Snow & Rambow's.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 6.-Forecast for Ala
bama: Partly cloudy Tuesday; showers
In extreme south portion; warmer in In
terror Wednesday; gesh variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
a. M; Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-07
Weather Report.

In extreme south portion; warmer IN III
terror Wednesday; gesh variable winds
Weather Report.
Birmingham, Monday, June 6.
Since a. m. Saturday very heavy rains
have fallen in the western half of the
cotton belt, particularly in western Ten
nesse, Arkansas and Texas. In Alabama
light amounts fell In the central and
southern portions. Conditions appear un-
favorable for rain In this state during
the next twentyfour hours.
With regard to temperature yesterday
showed the highest maximum yet recorded
in the southeastern states. The average
maximum temperature IN Georgia, Ala
bama and Mississippi was about "a de-
grees. The maximum at Birmingham was
81 degrees 1t was slightly cooler than
this in the wetsern districts OF the cotton
belt.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26

M. E. Hay, Wilbur Lincoln County.
George E. Bird, Chehalis, Lewis County.
Grant c. Angle, Shelton, Mason County.
George A. Blackwell, Conconuly, Okanogan County
A F. Hazetne South Bend, Pacific County.
VIM. F. Reynolds, Tacoma, Pierce County.
VIM. Shultz Friday Harbor San Juan County.
X. P Thomas, Anacortes, Skagit County.
w. E. Thomas Butler Skamania County.
Alvah II. B. Jordan Snohomsh Snohomish County
w. NJ Shaw, Spokane, Spokane County
II. e. kirkpatrick, Coville, Stevens County.
S. A. Madge Olympia, Thurston County.
J. q. Megler, Brookfeld Wahkiallum County
Oliver Cornwall, Wala Wala, Walla Walla County,
Jerry Brsben Whatcom, Whatcom County.
c. N. Gaddis, Colfax, Whitman County.
S. J. Cameron, North Yakima, Yakima County.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26

"TAe Republicans of the City of Seattle, through their chosen
representatives convention assembled declare foAOS:
I'VE hereby allegiance to the principles OF the Re-
publican party and ae the following declaration Of PRINCIPLES upon
municipal issues:
we declare public office to be public and pledge
rigid and faithful adherence to this principle
I'VE insist that public franchises and rights shall be granted
and administered only the interest Of the general public and not
for the benefit of the feu5 of any favored class
I'VE pledge to the people of this city the safeguarding and pro-
lection OF all la70frd business
WE do bce7e the province of any erccaive or
Administrative officer of The city to decide determine 7hat a0S
ordinances ought to be enforced It is the duty Of every such Of
f FAITHFULLY according to his oath of office to enforce all the Ia7S
and ordinances efficiently the and bouer at his command
0lU permit.
"e recognise the necessity of economical honest and pro-
geSae administration of the affairs Of said city, and Vie
tenfon to the fact that during the last Republican administration
0Ie of money haze been collected and db~Sed for pub
c improvements and expenses every dollar of the peoples
money has been udiiou and 7oy expended and honestly and
property accounted for And do further pledge the people Of this
that its affairs shall be managed produce the
possible reduction of consistent qOih the cys prosperity and
deeloPme and that the administration of the city government
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26
CITY TICKET.

The big Republican municipal powwow pulled off last
Thursday afternoon and predicted this paper the
had been agreed weeks through without
bobbe The effort to stampede the floor
from Judge Banger did materialze and
though there many the convention floor who would have
been glad OF opportunity they did and reserved
their pen bad feelings be loose regular
but despite this the Seattle Republican believes that Judge Banger
will be elected Mr. Tucker by least 400 oriy There
great Republicans the of Judge
Banger for but they redress for their by
voting for Mr. Tucker IT, the other hand the Democrats had
have nominated George Cotter the Republican nominee
would have lost many hundreds of votes and his election would
have been very questionable AS it he will be elected by
1000 majority.
No opposition developed John Rpnger Mitchell Gill
and what little there against Samuel F. Ratlmon which
had been osered by George Holloway gmmerng
than had the primary polls been fully canvassed The young
decidedly in the majority in the convention and the results of
The convention showed that they take advantage of the op
Ve1tiOn:
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26

H. E. Merrman, Lind, Adams County.
W. L. Cemmens AnnatoWn, Asotin County.
]. G. Lewis Aberdeen, Chehalis County.
William Olive, Mission, Chean County.
Thos T. Aldwell, Pt Angeles, Clalam County.
w. w. Metcaf, Vancouver, Clark County
D. C. Guernsey, Dayton, Columbia County.
George Poland, Kaanla Cowlitz County.
John R. Lewis, Coulee City, Douglas County.
]. G. Duggan, Republic, Terry County.
Henry King, Connell, Franklin County.
S. S. Russell, Pomeroy. Garfield County.
Joe SAINTS, Oak Harbor, Island County.
Tom L. Wykoff, Pt. Townsend, Jefferson County.
Ellis Morrison, Seattle, King County.
E. G. Ames, Pt. Gamble, Kitsap County
Austin Myers, Ellensburg, Kittitas County
George H. Baker, Goldendale Klickitat County
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26

For Mayor-Richard Il. Ballmger.
For CombHoAcr-Jolm RibAnger.
For Corporation CounSel-MltcheH GiIIiam
For 1YedSurcy-S0m F. Rathbnm
For -Layge-Da7id w. BoqUem
Charles II. Burnett
WARD COUNCILMEN.
Fourth WdYd-EViNiQm Holt
Second Wdrd--J. S. Johnson
Third Wdrd-Hiram C. Gill.
Fourth Ward- -Irzlng T. Cole.
Fifth Ward-Scott Benjamin.
Sa1th Wad-14ymold Zbinden
The Seattle Republican., 1904-02-26
Republican State Central Committee Meets

The nRpdHun State CC C h noon day um an place ne
eCnm an to is
fHeo mmH@ M King L. Lincoln ; DR. h NgK
mtera yadJ mes ge King h
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
Grant and His boy Admtrer.

An intimate friend OF President
Grant said to him one day, General,
my little boy has heard that all great
men write poor hands, but he says he
believes you are a great man in spite
of the fact that you write your sigma
ture so plainly that anybody can read
it."
The president took card from his
pocket, wrote his name on 1t and hand
cd it to him.
Give that to your boy" he said,
and tell him it Is the signature Of
man who is not at all great but that
the fact must be kept secret between
him and me."-Boston Christian Regis.
ter.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
NEW ZEALAND GEYsERs.
Among Them is Said to Re the Big
sest Spouter In the World.

Among Them is Said to Re the Big
gest Spouter In the World.
Yellowstone park Is repqted to have
the most magnificent geysers in the
world, but their Reputation is based
upon the statements of travellers who
have never been to New Zealand and
who know nothing of it's natural Won
ders. -
Leaving Auckland by fast express
train, journey OF eight houHs brings
one to Rotorua, where may be seen the
most splendid geyser which Is proba-
bly, to be found anywhere in the world.
To give one some idea Of the magni-
tude Of the geyser 1 neetrmention only
the height of some of the surround
ing objects. Over the Inferno crater"
which contains n seething1ake of wa
ter, is small shelter she'd 450 feet
above the plain. The surface of the
water iIi the geyser basin when ut
rest tSsiss about forty feet below this
plain. 1.-The height of the eruption
must often be about 900 feet. This
is by no means exceptional. Higher
"shots" have been recorded. I have
myself seen n shot computed at 1,200
feet. Some months ago the area OF
the basin was measured In n small
boat by Mr.. Buckcridge and guide.
They found that the area is about two
and half acres, from which it may
be inferred that this geyser may we'll
be called the largest in the world.
The geyserS plays about twenty-five
times each month, is very crratic and
gives no warning when it is about to
erupt The. ahseyy is advanced that
the basin is somewhat like funnel
and that when the water and stones
are elected the. M1iAer stones retaSis
and jam in the ReS thereby choking
the outlet, so that enormous pres
sure of steam must 1T them. When
the pressure is saf34 4sptiy great to
blow out the obstrueS bkAt naturally
would eject water td5a Great height
The theory, however.$aeat best rather
fanciful. IN.
This geyser is not THE only one to
be seen in the vicinity Others may
be mentioned, such as the Pohutu,
Wairoa, Feather. Papakura and 9TH
ers, besides mud MISUNDERSTANDING
American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
ASIATlC TIGER PROVERBS.

A tigers neal-a gluttonous repast.
To face the tiger in his lair-great
bravery.
A winged tiger-cunning added to
power and ability.
After the Chinese the tigers-total
devastation of n country.
A tiger Of wood-a harmless being
with n dangerous exterior.
To bring up tiger and have him
turn upon you-ingratitude.
"Maingoho," man eater-a person
with an ungovernaDlc temper.
A tiger with broken back-rage
and fury which are powerless.
To let so the tail of n tigerlto avoid
|. one danger and encouL "a,
To turn from dec and -,aeetN a
tiger-the danger Of too much c~ution.
Devoured by tiger-said of a man
who wishes to be concealed from his
creditors.
You must enter the tigers den If you
would secure cub-what Is worth
having Is not procured without risk
and trouble.-Washingto Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
Sing While mt Work

"Ihey say the man whose soul wakes
not to music is dead indeed" said the
man OH the lookout for odd things,
"and the average working negro I'm
this great southland Of ours seems TO
be pretty fair example of those who
have 'waked,' If his fondncss for vent
Ing his feelings I'm music Is to be taken
as criterion. Did YOU ever see gang
OF street labOrcrs at work that some
one or more of them were not calling
out to an original theme n story anent
the things good to dnrkys eyes?
They seem to fit the very measure of
motion, whether it be the swing of a
hammer or pick or the heaving Of
some weighty object. I saw q gang
at their labor the other day, and the
ditty they enunciatcd held me interest
ed until j had learned the very rhythm,
If not the dialect, myself. These two
fellows told their trouble and desire
along this line:
"'Say, old man. aughv with a swing
OF the pick.
"Have yer got a good dogP
Can he catch any coonsr
Just take him and try him.
Repeating the grunt with every
stroke. To the white man this might
look like wasted energy, but somehow
the negro seems to do more and do IL
better with a musical incentive."-
New Orleans es-Democrat
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
PROFESSIONAL EATERS.
endians Employ Substitutes to Com
sumo Food For Them.

endfans Employ Substitutes TO Com
sumo Food For Them.
One Of the most striking customs of
the past that are preserved by the In
dams Of today Is found among the
tribes OH the Devils Lake reserva-
ton in North Dakota. An official of
the Indian service gives the following
account of this peculiar practice:
"From time immemorlal the Devils
Lake Sioux have adhered to an old
custom in regard to the treatment of
a guest According to their etiquette,
1t Is the bounden duty of the host to
supply his guest with all the food he
may desire, and as q rule the appor-
tionment set before the visiting Indian
is much in excess of the capacity of n
single man.
But by the same custom the guest
is obliged to eat all that is placed be-
fore him, else he grossly insults his
entertainer. 1t was found that this
practice would work q hardship, but
instead of dispensing with the GUS
tom the Indian methcA Of reasoning
was applied, and what II known as the
front
"While the guest Is supposed to eat
all that is placed befor3him, it serves
the same purpose If big neighbor as
sists in devouring the boy1ntiful repast,
the main object beingl to have the
plate clean when the meal is finished.
at is not always practicable to de-
pend upon neghbor at table to as
sist in getting away with a large din
ner, and in order to insure the final
consumption of the allotted portion
visiting Indians call upon, these pro-
fessional eaters, whose duty it Is to
sit beside them through meal and
eat what the guest leaves. The pro-
fessional eaters are never looked upon
in the light of guests, but more as
travelling companions with = particu-
lar duty to perform.
"Thcse eaters receive from 81 to 81
and even SO for each meal where they
assist. 1t is stated by thc agent Of
the Devils Lake reservation that one
Of the professional eaters has been
known to dispose Of seventeen pounds
Of beef at sitting. That they are
capable Of eating an almost fabulous
amount l myself can testify.'-Hy-
gienic Gazette.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
Indians With Jewish Rlood.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie had an idea
that the Indians Of the far northwest
were partly Jewish In origin. From
Lake Athabasca in 1874 he set out at
the head of an expedition sin birch
bark canoe twenty-five feet long, four
and three-quarters feet beam and
twenty-six inches hold, with 5000
pounds Of baggage and provisions and
n crew of nine French Canadians. He
reached the Pacific coast and returned.
The aborigines he met were "for the
most part possessed of strongly reli-
gious Instincts said he in his report.
''With regard to their origin, all we are
prepared to state afteS careful sur
vey of their languageSmanners and
customs is that theSSN9 undoubtedly
of a mixed origin; COMB the north
northwest and had 3coiIbefte in. their
early history perhap& 3through inter
marriage with peopi6 bf Jewish per-
suasion or origin - S9.'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
Heina,a senss OF Humor.

Heines. SENSE ofBumor did not leave
him until tfsslastgs.'a few days before
his death I;cctof Berlioz called on him
just as tiresome German professor
was leaving after worrying him with
his uninteresting conversation. II am
afraid you will hnd me very stupid,
my dear fellow" he said. "The fact Is
I have Just beensexchanging thoughts
with DIR. *
On one occasion when the doctor was
examining his chest he asked him,
Can you whistle ~ He replied, ALIAS,
no; not even the pieces of NJ. Scribe"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16
"SLEEPY" WOODCHUCk.
The Little Animals Are Far More
Alert Thnn They Appear.


If there is any one of our native ami
mails that looks slow, clumsy, lazy
and generally unfit to survive in the
struggle for existence 1T is the wood
chuck. After he has built, or rather
eXcavated, his home-which to tell
the truth he does in n rapid and busi-
nesslikc way-he does nothing but eat
and sleep. Yet any one who sizes him
up rs an incompetent Is likely to get
fooled for he Is source Of continual
surprises.
When your-%c.r2en Is not> fnr from
the woods you may be awakened in
the middle of the night by series Of
most alarming yells and howls, oc-
casioned hy some hungry woodchuck
that has come for nocturnal visit to
the cabbage patch and met with
warm reception from your dogs. The
woodchuck usually gets away appar-
emily unharmed, while the dogs are
left to nurse their scratched noses and
fore paws. The woodchuck, in fact, has
plenty Of courage and will always fight
in preference to running away. ~
throughout the summer this little
wood pig" spends most of his time in
the vicinity of his burrow, coming out
early In the morning to take his break
fast. returning to his nest for n morn
Ing nap, appearing again at noon and
late In the afternoon for his dinner and
supper, only to return again for an
other snooZe. Occasionally he makes
visit to some ncighboring orchard or
garden. BY Oct. l, when he is fat, he
retires into his subterranean home for
long sleep. until. as we are led to be-
Ieve. the proverbial ground hog" day.
County Life In America.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16

Spiders are not insects, as most peo-
pie think. The spider has eight legs,
whereas an insect cannot have more
than six. The nervous system Is con-
structed on totally different basis,
and so are the circulation and respira-
tlon. The eyes are different, the in
sects having many compound eyes and
the spider never having more than
eight and all Of them simple. Then O
spider has no separate head, the head
and the thorax being fused together.