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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
Gun C:lrb.

The gun club held their weekly
meet Tuesday, and Jess Powelson
won the cup, for the 25 singles, with
a score of 81. The others were,
Remick, II, Henry Weirauch,. Is,
Dawson 8. Merit, II, E. Povelson
IT, Dunn9, Ed Cook 16, Frank Moore
IA, Geo. Weirauch 12, Lewis 20,
Thule 18. C.Livingston 15, Mayhem
17,s McMullen 16. Wilson 20. The
doubleeven was won by. Mayhem,
with the following as the score, Thule
13, Lewis 13, Geo Weirauch, II.
Remick g. Frank Moore 13, E. Powell
son 1S ]. Powelson IL, Mayhem IA,
McMullen IL. c. Livingston 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Mrs. Chas. Lauhorne, of California
and sister, Miss Mary Keeley TD6t
Pawnee Rock, were visiting MrssqAs
n. Wilhide Wednesday. 10
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Mr.. Dodson, of the Great Bend
Furniture Co.. says it is wonderful the
number of customers buying insuu-
ments at the New Music House just
west Of his store. /
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
CHICAGO Markets

May wheat opened 93s closed
July wheat opened s7s-s closed
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Z H. L. Arnold, and Fred and Gus
Schrepei were in the city this moTu-.
ing on their way to the Freyberger
sale. O..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Another choice liDe ladies and
Misses trimmed hats viii go on sale
Thursday morning at c. Samuels Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

g. &C. Miller drove up to Olmitz
Tuesday and pute in the day in the
interests of his friends "Tish-I-Min-
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Some malicious person or persons
haYe been circulating q story of the
Hotel Greene as being closed I will
sayothat the Hotel Gfeene is doing a
niece profitable business and hasdone
so ever since l have owned it, and it
will not be closed on account of busi-
ness. Myoregiste- tells how i sis.
Cot. GREENE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

There arestimes in the life of every
newspaper man when his plain and
Straightforward duty as a recorder of
public events CRATES hard and relent-
lessly upon his feelings of friendship
and his social connections. AT such
times the line of duty is hard, and the
publisher realizes. TO 9 greater extent
than can any of his readers. that his
occupation s one which calls for the
exercise of geod judgment and the
fullest fair-mindedness if he would
discover q happy medium between
public duty and private desire.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
POULTRY AND PROpUCE

For once in long time there are
one or two vacant houses in the city,
Won't eathat way very long though.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

When out of town for a few days
have the RUsTLER sent to you. It
will be Just like letter from home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

, here charged with the same crime. If guilty would have been willing to have walked around in wonder jail yard and climbed the gallows. I would have ridden the red horse' without fiinching.
 q am, and never since boyhood, have been afraid of any living man. I killed my son-in-law to save my own life.
 'I don't know whether they are going to send me to the Walls at Wetumpka or to Flat Top to spend the balance of my life. I do not care. My lawyer. MT. Alt man, told me today that he would come to see me several time before I am sent away.
 Goodbye. my boy and may God bless you"
 Since his arrest Tidwell has displayed utter indifference as to the result of his trial. At the county jail he is known as Uncle Tidwell' and Daddy" and the wardens there say that he has been an exemplary prisoner. having never given them the least bit of trouble. During the civil war 1ldwell served in the company of Capt W. c. Ward of Birmingham. He is said to have had a splendid war record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
novelty that will appeal especially to the

novelty that will appeal especially to the ladies and children.
 Misses Byron and Foster. the Original Gold Dust Twins" gave performance that was a novelty. although for singing ability they are not conspicuous. They make up as the twins on the stage while keeping up a running fire of jokes across their dressing table Another feature of the evening was Lionel Stronghold, who Is appropriately named The introductory posing of MT. Stronghold was a marvel ous exhibition of muscular strength and perfect physical beauty. In figure and face he Is picture of strength. His exhibition of the huge muscles on various parts Of his body beneath strong light was one of the hits of the evening while the feats of strength he performed later were exceptional. As an athlete and strong man MT. Stronghold Is a marvel.
 A novelty that provoked much laugh ter was the performance of the Picollo nidgets, comedy singers. acrobats and boxers. These little people are remark
 ably strong to be so diminutive and did some flrst-class acrobatc work. Their
 boxing bout was very amusing and alto l gether they made themselves decided I fayorites.
 | Manager Williams announces that one Of the best features of the vaudeville bill this week. Moran and Markey, a Dutch
 comedy team. did not arrive until 10
 o'clock last night and were too late to
 appear. They will be on the programme
 tonight and will strengthen bill that | Is already satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
.FULMER WINS AS SOPHOMORE ORATOR Interesting Exercises at the Howard Commencement SMITHS COMPANY WINS Cadet Carey Takes the Prize for The Best Drilled Soldier-Dr. cunrIng-
 ham and pr. Montague
 Given an Ovation.

The main features of the Howard com mencement yesterday were the sophomore Reclamation contest, the prize and battal- ion drill and the address before the liter ary societies by Governor Cunningham The Reclamation contest was held fin assembly hall yesterday morning and medal was won by J. c. F'ulmer of Good water
 The speakers and their subjects were as follows:
 Address-Dr. A. P. Montague.
 Influence of Christianity-J. o. Vandi- yer.
 Tribute to Alabama Soldiers-w. F. Watts.
 "Napoleon Bonaparte"-V. E. McCord. .'The Unknown Rider''--J G. Fulmer. "Imitations"-J. A. Cook.
 Aux Italien'-W. w. Weissinger.
 "Liberty"-J. F. Brock.
 ''Enthusiasm" E. Crossland.
 Opportunities of the Schoar"-c. A. Oakley.
 Vocal selections-Misses Wifi and Burns.
 Instrumental Selection-Mrs Malone Mrs. Smith.
 Solo-Mrs. MeGahey.
 Judges for contest-Messrs. Fountain, Floyd and Adams
 Captain Smith Wins.
 In prize drills the eaptair's medal was won by Captain Albert Lee Smith of Com pany A. The Soldier ship medal was won by Cadet Carey McCord of East Lake Large crowds witnessed the drills.
 Last night over one hundred and fifty college students marched in body to the home of Dr. A. P Montague on Under wood avenue, where Governor Cunning ham was his guest ana gave an ovation to Governor Cunningham and Dr. Mon tague. A number of college songs were sung and lusty yells were given for Gov ernor Cunningham and President Mon tague. The governor responded in a very happy speech and was loudly cheered by the boys.
 One of the largest crowds that ever gathered In the college chapel listened to Governor Cunnlnghams address last night.
 oratorical Contest.
 This morning beginning at 10 o'clock the junior oratorical contest will be held, in which six members of that class will compete for gold medal given by the faculty.
 Tonight the annual alumni banquet will be held at Renfo hall. A number of tickets have already been taken by the members of the Alumni society and the banquet promises to be one of the most largely attended In the history of the school A very interesting programme has been prepared.
 The commencement exercises proper will be held tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
zOO BOYS CLOSE
 CONTEST JUNE s On That Day the Votes Will
 Be Counted PROVIDED Sf200 IS RAISED Committee Will Be Selected to Go to New York and Buy the Elephant.
 Fishing Trip Is Also
 Planned.
PROVIDED S12O0 IS RAISED

At A meeting of the Boys Geological Garden association yesterday afternoon it was decided to fix June as the day for closing the contest provided s1200 has been raised by that time. Two ballot boxes will be placed in the city hall and two boys will remain there all day to re- ceive the receipts and deposit the votes in the boxes. At o'clock that night the votes will be counted and the three boys who receive the largest number will compose the committee that goes to New York to purchase the elephant for the Birmingham zoo
 It Is understood the boys now have a movement on foot to let three other boys go with the committee and the associa- tion will make arrangements to defray their expenses. The Age-Herald will pay the entire expenses of the regular com mittee including sleeping car fare, hotel bills and theatre tickets.
 A committee composed of the regular officers and Clement Woods will meet at the city hall this afternoon at o'clock to draw Up set of bylaws to govern the association at future meetings.
 As all of the boys cannot go to New York 1t was decided yesterday to get up a fishing party among the boys and all of them accompanied by two or three men,. will go to some nearby stream and spend the day in angling. The boys will sell the fish they get and part of the money de- rived from this source will be spent on animals.
 MT. Barrett, editor of The Age-Herald, who is now in New York telegraphed last night that William Bartels, the well known animal dealer, wanted to donate several monkeys to the Birmingham zoo. MT. Bartels Is arranging to give the boys good time when they come to New York to buy the elephant. Being an anil nal dealer he can assist them materially in making a purchase.
 The boys now have about $500 and ex- pect to raise the other s400 by June 6, when the contets closes.
 Another meeting of the association will be held next Monday afternoon and only the boys who are present at that meeting will go on the fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
COMMENCEMENT AT
 ]. R. SMITH SCHOOL
ANNUAL SERMON WAS PREACHED
 SUNDAY AND THE ANNUAL AD- DRESS DELIVERED LAST NIGHT. EXERCISES VERY INTERESTING.

The annual exercises of the J. R. Smith school at Smithfield are being held. The annual sermon was preached Sunday by the Rev. W. T. Andrews, and the annual address was delivered last night by the Rev. W. R. Hendrix. The school was filled last night for the address and 1t is expected that large crowds will be present at the annual ex- ercises of the J. R. Smith Literary soci- ety, which will be held tonight. The programme is as follows: Chrous-Over the Hills at Break of Day-Geibel
 Reading-Sam's Letter-Miss Lizzie Will liams
 Readng-Cutting from Mrs. Pyrnell's ''Diddie, Dimps and Tot."-Miss Alma Hortoff
 Vocal solo-Home, Dearie Home-Mss Matte Wright
 Recitation-A Refractory Hen-Austin Hunt
 Vocal Quartette-Hunter' Song-God- berg-Misses Arnett. Williams, Hunt, Wallace.
 Reading-Rileys Bear Story-Mlss Ger trude Fitzpatrick
 Recitation-sockertys Setting a Hen Ed Allen.
 Reading-Aunt Dinah-Mrs. S. c. La- cey.
 PLAY-"sIx CUPS OF CHOCOLATE. D Cast of characters: Adeline Won Lindean. Florence Hunt Dorothy Green. .Estelle Davis Marion Lee. Lee......................Je Jessie Allen Beatrix Won Cortland. .... Kate Wallace Hester Beacon. .......Gertrude Fitzpatrick Jeanette Durand. Lizzie Williams Maid. aid........................ Lena Askew Chorus. Maid From Japan
 Misses Wright, Hortoff. Allen, Hen
 son., Wallace, Eskew Fow-
 Ter. Brown, Arnett.
 Committee on Invitation-C Charley Allen, Austin Hunt, John Hamilton. Miss Jessie Allen. Miss Estell Davis Miss Nellie Ar nett, Miss Kate Wallace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
JACK PRINCE ID
 BUILD 4 STADIUM Wants to Revive Racing in the
 South THINKS IT WILL BE A 60 In Conference With Street Car Com oany officials and Real Estate Men-Wants to Locate 1t
 Near West End.
THINKS IT WILL BE A GO

lack Prince, of bicycle fame, is again in Birmingham trying to erect a bicycle race track here, and he thinks that this time his plans will materialize if he can get a suitable location. Jack arrived yesterday morning and spent tho day looking at various locations in and near the city.
 MT Prince has been here several times before trying to make arrangements for track, but every time there has been something to prevent its erection. This time he hopes to make all necessary ar engagements with the Birmingham Raii- way, Light and Power company for handling the crowds, and with real es- tate men for securing the grounds
 He will build an open stadium similar to the one completed Tn Atlanta last week, and which is now being used. He expects to put the stadium here on the same circuit with Atlanta.
 There are several locations near West End suitable for a cycle track and he will secure a location there if possible Yesterday he was in conference with several real estate men and with the street railway people, and he expects to have some contracts ready to be signed within the next few days.
 MT. Prince, who is accompanied by his wife expects to spend about week ir Birmingham, and If his arrangements are completed by that time he will advertise for number of carpenters and rush tho stadium to completion. He can have 1t built in month after he starts work Yesterday afternoon he said:
 People tell me the racing game is dead in the south. but they don't know what they are talking about. I can seat about 4600 people in Atlanta and the crowds are immense. Birmingham is better town than Atlanta for this kind of business. and believe that I can seat 4500 people here frequently if they are given the right kind of races
 There is a movement in the north to revive the fad of cycle riding in the south, and I expect that this movement will greatly benefit my business. If in- terest in cycling is revived it will mean that people want to see races.
 "The track in Atlanta Is, l believe. the | fastest in the world, as every time I build track I learn something new which is of benefit to me in building the next track. and from this experience I think that I can build a faster track now than ever before in the history of racing I would not be surprised to see a worlds record clipped in Atlanta at any time on that track
 T want to put up an eight lap track In Birmingham and have the seats ar ranged around it. It will not be covered. as this is entirely too expensive. I think that the stadium will be a go this time D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
At the BlIou.

While 1t was the opinion of many that the vaudeville bill at the Bijou last week was better than the average the offering this week is much superior and should draw crowded houses. There were seven numbers on the programme last night, each of which Is worth seeing. and several are really high class attractions. Another re- deeming feature was the presentation of one or two decided novelties.
 The evenings entertainment was begun auspiciously by Ted B. and Rollo White, who gave very amusing boxing skit that won them much applause. The blows they exchanged were nor make-believe and their performance was at time quite scientific.
 Dorothy Walters, whistling song stress, sang two pretty songs in A most effective manner and made a hit with her whstling. She has a real ragtime voice and very striking stage appearance. Adama, Edwards and Zeke gave a per formance that was at times little bois- terous but was redeemed by several good comedy features, among them the clog dancing by Adama and a new trick of partially undressing while rattllng two sets of bones. one in each hand. Zeke was conspicuous by his silence and gen. eral hamilton.
 Perhaps the lest number of the even- ing was Fialkowski. animal impersonator, who is exceedingly skillful in initiating the cries of many animals and imperson- ating human characters. He was loudly applauded and will no doubt prove a strong drawing card this week. Te Fial- 'kowsld performance is not only very amusing but is instructive as well and is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
DELEGATION GOES
 TO CAPITAL CITY
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEN SEEM TO BE IN FAVOR OF UNiN- sTRUcTED DELEGATION TO ST. LOUIS.

The Jefferson county delegation to the state convention will leave for Montgom- cry this afternoon and a caucus will be held in that city tonight. It has been de- cided that Frank s. White, who headed the ticket which won in the recent pri- mary will be chairman of the delegation and B. A. Thompson secretary. MT. Thompson, 1t Is said, did more work in getting up the delegation than any other man and that he practically selected all of the candidates who made the race and won. Out of compliment to his good Judgment and success his friends are anxious to honor him. Consequently he will be made secretary at tonight's eau GUS.
 Congressman Underwood and several other leading democrats who are not delegates will accompany the Jefferson county contingent and will be present at the various councils.
 It seems to be the general opinion among the delegates that the Alabama delegation to the national convention, which is to be selected at Montgomery. should go to St. Louis uninstructed. There are said to be few Jefferson county men who wanted to see Parker endorsed and some who wanted German endorsed but they all seem to believe that 1t would be more satisfactory to everybody to have the delegation go with out instructions as to how to vote.
 Prior to the primary election 1t was generally supposed that the ticket head ed by Captain White, which won. was in favor of an uninstructed delegation and made the race for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
CAME NEAR DYING From an Awful Skin Humeus. Scratched Tlll Blood Ran.
 Wasted 10 Skeleton. CURED BY CUTICURA One Application Soothed Him ts Sleep. Cure Speedy
 and Permanent.
CURED BY cUrIcURA

"when my little boy was about three months old his head broke out with rash, which was very itchy and ran con siderable watery fluid. We tried every thing we could. but he got worse all the timo till 1t spread to his arms, legs, and then to his entire body, and he got % bad that he came near dying. Tho rash would ittsi so that he would scratch till the blood ran, and thin yellowish stuR would be all over his pillow in the morn- ing had to put mlttons on hls hands to keep him from tearing his skin around his wrists. He got so weak and run down that he took fainting spells like we would think him ,iying. He was al- most a skeleton and his little hands were thin like claws.
 He was bad about eight months when we tried Cuticura Remedies. I had not laid him down in his cradle in the daytime for 6 long time. He had got so that he just slept in our arms all the time. washed him with Cuticura Soap and put on one application of Cnticura Ointment and he was so soothed that l put him in the cradle. You don't know how glad 1 felt when he felt better. It took ono box of Cutlcura Ointment, pretty near one cake of Cuti- cura Soap. and about half bottle of Cuticura Rcsolvent, to cure. I think our little boy would have died only for tho Cuticura Remedies, and shall al- ways remain firm friend of them"
 MRS. M. c. MAITLAND, JASPER,
 ONTARIo.
 No return in l4 years. Mrs. Maitland writes. under date of Feb. 24, 1903, that the cure is permanent.
 It affords me much pleasure to in- form.you that 1t Is fourteen years sincs my boy was cured of the terrible skin disease from which he suffered.
 He has been permanently cured and is hearty and strong"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Civil Service Examination.

United States civil service commission announces that on June 15 an examination will be held to secure eligib,es from which to make certification to fill five vacancies in the position of laboratory assistant (male) In the National Bureau of Stan dards at $900 per annum each, and other similar vacancies as they may occur in that bureau. Full information relative to this examination will be furnished upon application to s. D. Harris. secretary of the local examining board at the postofrice building,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
L. M. Cannon.

L. M Cannon, aged 60 years, died yes- terday at Warrior, and the remains were brought to Birmingham and carried to his late residence, 71e North Sixteenth street. The funeral services will be con- ducted this morning at Il o'clock from the residence and the interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased was a prominent member of Camp Hardee, U. c. V., and the camp has been ordered to assemble at the house at that hour and attend the fun eral. He was known among his comrades as a man always willing to make any sacrifice for the veterans, and whenever called on for service of any kind was willing to respond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Brewer Made Receiver.

B. M. Brewer of the contracting firm of Brewer & Jones has been appointed receiver of the estate of c. B. Burk- halter 6 Co.,, bankrupts, to succeed Re- ceiver F. H. Allison. The creditors of the bankrupt contracting firm held a meeting for the first time recently at which time the report of Receiver All,- son was received. MT. Allison was only In charge temporarily. Claims amount- ng to something like s70000 have been fled against the company. Mir. Brewer aas made bond in the sum of s10,0OO and assumed charge of the affairs of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Evans Brothers Will Do Work for Sea-
 board Air Line.

The contract for building the freight depot of the Seaboard Air Line railway on Avenue A and Twentieth street has been let to Evans Brothers local con- tractors. The cost of the depot will be s19,000 according to the permit issued from the office of Inspector Kendrick yester- day. The contract was let by w. w. Gwathney, chief engineer of the Seaboard
 The building will be two stories in height facing both the street and the avenue. The first floor will be devoted ex- clusively for freight while on the second floor will be located the offices of the local officials. Work on the structure will commence within the next ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

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 supreme court, or for me to petition for new trial? My days in this world are numbered. and 1t will only be short time that will have to serve in the penitentiary," said Albert Tidwell, the aged white man who was convicted by jury in the first division of the criminal court last week for killing his son-in-law. Sam Garner, at Pinkney City last fall, when seen at the county jail yesterday afternoon.
 The old man was sentenced to life in the penitentiary Saturday morning, and when asked by the court whether or not he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon him, he replied in the negative.
 "The testimony offered at my trial by my own daughter and my granddaughter convicted me. I spoke. the truth, but they did not. hope the good Lord will forgive them for what they have done
 My testimony was true. I did not seek, while on the stand. to clear my son, Will Tidwell. who is also in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Heavy Fines in Police cou-t.

Gus Chandler. negro. was yesterday fined s9O and sentenced to work 1S0 days on the streets of Birmingham on charge of petty larceny. George Tucker, negro. was fined $50 and sentenced to 60 days on the streets on a charge of non support of his family and beating his wife. T. F. McNeal was fined $50 on charge of violating the Sunday law by selling whisky to a negro in a place near Second avenue and Twenty-third street.