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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-09
Street Improvements.
\. . IVNHEIli
Acting Commissioner

BY order OF the committee on streets
and alleys, the street commissioner
had a new fourth culveft put across
Delaware avenue between Geo. Nc
Culloch and C.J. Croninger's residence.
This has been covered with dirt TO
protect the new sewer pipe which
runs at the surface Of the old street
level.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-09

II YOU want a cab telephone Webb
Brothers. Phone 81.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-09
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Often leads to pow
erty. No real
woman ever sold
her heart for the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

My friAnd"-he turned to Keragovich.
drawing from under his cloak pair OF
slippers-"do you know these slippers?''
Certainly. replied Kersgovich. L
have given them this evening to your
daughter. Asira. at the Ashiklik-"
You gave theem. not TO my daughter
Asira but to my sister-in-law. Subra.
have taken them from her feet"
What To Subra?' cried KeraFovich.
rising from his seat. "Dervish. you have
deceived ne, Didn't you tell that As.ra
would come out to meet me in the gar
DEM"
.'Asira ." drawled out the dervish. sur
prised Recall. my friend. that YOU did
not mention any names TO me What
have I to DO with Asira or Subra whom
I have never seen in NY life ! told you
that the woman destined u be your wife
would come out 70 meet you That's aH,'
But I don't want 70 marry Suora.
cried Keragovich. angrily.
Then Auah-s wrath viii strike you"
said the deryish solemnly. lifting his face
toward the sky Think OF my warning
that night.
What does al this mean" wondered
Achmed Explain ne first Of al how
these slippers came TO you
Allah himself has sent them % him.
said the dervish. piousIy: and. IS row
understand. He has chosen them as toal
10 unite ny kind sister with his destined
bride.
Well be It 50. Kerasovieh sished
If il has been decreej or high I slb-
nit 20 the will % the Uppe-,tost. Ach-
med Bgnicech. VIII you E've me Sub.a
il marriage
Take her exclaimed Arhned with
3oy. You are wrong II forsaklng her Or
account q my yoans daughte-. Bat nov
ais well
Father. said 0suan. Who had main
tafned silence al this tine. Nov that
you have found = bride Tor you, allow ne
10 rnar-y-As!ra-
What cried Kerz sovieh- .'Asira. 80
We have loved each other for a Ioar
time
Another miracle OF Allah nutts-e4
the dervish-
Well. let her be your bride on. what
Joy. / must rua home and tel them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06
E. <. HAMILTON, M. Q.

Us East Douglas avenue CBhting block.
third dOorl. Take elevator at Market
street entrance.
Threat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

the news" said Achmed
Wait. NY friends Irterposed the der
wish Don't forget TO praise the Eternal
Gre FOR uniting our poor cl9lster, Allah
will reward vow
Next morning the dervish left Kerago-
vichs house. At the foot q the hill he
paused. counted his god I ieces. sud SAD
With satisfaction. w.n1>i-g at ths- ssV:
Il thank thee. o great Allah. Tor heed
Ing ms prayer and granting ny request
Oh. these blessed slippers.
Ard H. resumed his way ne-rily- -
Adapted from the Russian by Herman
bernstein il New To-k Evening Post
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06
J. FRANKLIN esELL, NJ. o.
Up East Douglas Avenue.

Practice limited TO Diseases % the Eye.
Ear. Nose and Throat.
Ieiephone numbers-OHce. 500; resi-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

Daily Eagle. asiiyers1. 20 cents a week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06
WICHITA TEsT shc EwNIf.c 1EsUFAcToHY

IEstatiishf4 $50 ~ z Lanrt1s -
Awning ard Canvas CrrsE = every te1
rgs~F al -idthz AID weight k8arf fcr ~PFe
nEzsnst ~ q rEi6sw 81 ca1s -. Paoss =
Sorrh Mzrks; street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06
NOTIcE-sTGLL ALIVE

TIE W}chltz Paint zEf fag1
wl r. - position - 81 az r
1lskes and Dr. C1,1FE- Tae
20 fz8% Santa Fs sy%r,s@ :
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

'Asira, whispered the siri
The dervlsh examined her palm, then
said softly. and with conviction: A GER
tain youth loves you and is also beloved
by you Another elderly man has resolved
70 marry you. There is but one thing
that can save you from misery. Don't 20
out next Friday to the Ashikiik under
any circumstances. II you do not heed
my warning. believe me, yoHu waste your
life away behind the wooden doors Of the
harem Of the man you hate. Do YOU IN
derStand me?.
Yes. whispered the girl.
Now You may go. said Mechmoi. Al
lah does not permit ne 20 speak any
longer.
Asira departed rotseiessly. and a7par-
entity another muHIed figure appeared in
the doorway.
Your Nance" asked the derv.sh.
"Subra." wss the reply
let me see your hand. he said: YOU
were engaged 10 be married 70 man
whom you love blit he has forsaken YOU
because Of another sir. Is it not tr-ee''
Unfortunately. 1t IS true and she
heaved q sigh
Allah VIII bring him u the right path
bat you must d. SIS Will -eil VOC Il you
VII SO out next Friday . the Ashikl.k.
this iuooEstant man VII CORE up 10 you
and viii Tut 2 pair II slippers on your
feet. as = sign CT renewing his love -
YOU. Speak little to him. AMI hide your
face as BEST yo8 can. Go now Allah
does not wish ne 70 speak any longer
SUbre went away. ard soon the servant
sin brought the derv!sh FIVE gold pieces.
Friday night came. X was raining fast,
ara sharp. cold wind vas blowing
4Aeragovich. his son and the 6errish were
seated around the supper table. when
Achmed Bunifech rushed into the house.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Local and General.

On the first round of the dog wagon this morning twenty-two canines were coralled and carried to the pound. Every dog of low or high degree found at large, unless wearing the license tag, will be impounded and the usual kick from those who fail to pay the license is being heard
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Stewart left this morning for Ashville where 1t Is hoped the health of the first named will be im- proved
 Mrs. B. c. Fowlkes and her mother Mrs. Jennie Love, have returned from a delightful stay at Shelby Springs.
 Notices have been sent out of the meet ing of the Dallas County Sunday School association on Thursday and Friday, Sep tember l and 2, at Valley Creek church. An excellent programme has been ar ranged and a large attendance Is expect ed
 G. w. Mason has been appointed su- perintendent of car service of the elec- tric street railway and has inaugurated several changes in schedules which will be of no little convenience to the pat rons of the line. Sign boards and colored lights are being placed on the cars which will hereafter avoid mistakes and an noyance.
 MT and Mrs. Harry M. Smith have re- turned from a trip to St. Louis, Chicago and Lake Geneva.
 Another bale of cotton, the second of the season, reached the city Saturday night.
 This was another day of rain in Selma. causing hopes to be dashed to the ground that the wet season was over. The farm CTS all complain of too much moisture and the crops are seriously threatened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
AGREEMENT REACHED
 FOR THE CAMPAIGN
New York State Committee and Ma tionaI Organization Both
 Agree to the Plan.

New York, August 15.-At confer ence between Chairman Cord Meyer of the New York Democratic State committee and Delaney Nicoll, vice chairman of the national committee, today, an understanding was reached regarding tae New York state cam paign.
 It was decided that the national com mitte would not interfere with the state committee in the state and the state committee will not take any work in New York city and Brooklyn, where the campaign will be conducted by the regular democratic organiza- ton. The democratic national man. agers say they are convinced that the situation in Greater New York is in the best possible shape for a larger vote and larger majorities than ever before.
 The national managers will look to this city's organization to maintain this condition or affairs. Later Mir Meyer had a conference with P H. McCapren at the state headquarters, and the state campaign was discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
MARRIED IN JACKSONVILLE.
Miss Mary Caroline Stevenson Is Wed.
 ded to William c. Irby.

Jacksonville, August Special L)-One of the social events of the season in Jacksonville was the marriage yesterday evening of Mary Caroline Stevenson to the Hon. William c. Irby of Laurens. S. c.
 The bride is the beautiful daughter of the Hon. and Mrs. H. L. Stevenson of this place, and she is one of Jackson viile's most popular and accomplished young ladies.
 The groom is the son of the late Senator lrby Of South Carolina, and he is now a candidate for reelection to the legislature of his native state.
 It was a quiet home wedding the cere- mony of the Episcopal church being read by the Rev R T. Liston of Oxford and only the immediate friends and relatives of the family being invited.
 The bride was attired in beautiful brown travelling suit. and Mir. and Mrs. Irby left immediately after the ceremony for the home of the groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
BILOXI IS MECCA
 FOR THE SOLDIERS
THREE cAMPANIES FROM MERID- . IAN LEAvE-SUPERv DIS
 cUss PLAN FOR BUILDING WALL AROUND JAIL-OTHER NEWS.

Meridian, August 15.-(Special)-T three military companies of Meridian, part of the Second regiment under Col Samuel l. Mccants, left on special train this morning for Biloxi where they will encamp for ten days with the rest of the national guard of old Mississippi
 There were 153 officers and men who left this morning. Seventeen left a week ago so that Meridian will have total of ITO men on the field. Seven passenger coaches and baggage ear were required to transport them. The New orleans and Northeastern carried them away at 745 o'clock this morning. The Newton company came over in a special coach on the Atlanta and Vicksburg early train and was attached to the Meridian train.
 A large number of Meridian people left this morning for Macon where the term of the Noxubee circuit court con vened today. The Meridian contingent went up to be present at the hearing of the habeas corpus application in the case of Irving Henderson for the murder of Thomas M Tam recently at DeKalb. Judge Robert E. Cochran before whom the petition is to be heard went mp on the afternoon train also Irving Hender- son was on the train in custody of an officer
 Sherin Temple and his deputies have made the cieanest collections fin the delin- quent lists Tor the past year ever made Tn the county. The question of placing a wall around the Lauderdale county jail was iett open by the supervisors until after the tax levy is made in September. q hxf< ba jail yard is estimated at s1o.OoO while a stone wall will cost over s11 GOO and this fund Is not available under the present tax levy. However, sufficient increase is expected to be ample for all necessary expenditures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
MANY CUTTING
 SCRAPES IN SELMA Negroes Use Knives and Guns
 Very Freely NEGRO WOMAN SHOT MAN Julia Montgomery Cuts Rosa Lyon With Razor-Dog Wagon Gets
 Twenty-two Canines on
 the First Trip.
NEGRO WOMAN SHOT MAN

Selma, August 15.-(Special) )-Constabie D. F. Coleman of Orrville precinct brought to the city and lodged in the county jail this morning Mary Davis, a negro woman who yesterday shot and se- riously wounded Issian McElroy, another negro. Both live on MT. Lewis John sons place near Orrville and the woman was out under s2OO bond for having set fire to McElroy's corn crib some weeks ago. Yesterday the i'll feeling between the man and the woman culminated and Mary secured a shotgun and emptied its contents full in the face of her ac- cuser.
 The load tore out one of the eyes of the negro and inflicted several other inju- ries which are very likely to prove fatal. Mary was arrested and sent to the city to await the action of the grand Jury.
 Preacher Cut Wife's Friend.
 Yesterday afternoon Thomas B. Godsby, a negro preacher returned to his home on Sylvan street and found Ped Morton an- other negro sitting in the house with his (Godsby's) wife. The preacher man im- mediately pulled his knife and began us- ing on the anatomy of his wife's friend. Morton made a run for his life and es- caped with only a few gashes, none of which are serious. though quite painful. Rev. Godsby left for parts unknown i'm mediately after the cutting and has not yet been apprehended by the police.
 Woman Cut Woman.
 Yesterday was a day for cutting and shooting in these parts among the ne- groes. In addition to the two affairs ehronicled above, Julia Montgomery used a razor on the person of Rosa Lyon last night. Both are negroes and the Lyon woman went to Julia's house seeking trouble and got it. The mayor assessed only the minimum fine of s on Julia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
BRIDGE IS ACCEPTED.
Citizens Will Soon Be Able to Secure
 Rural Free Delivery.

Thorsby, August Especial )-The board of county commissioners have in- spected and received the bridge built across Yellow Leaf creek at Salem by Contractor Bean. The commissioners were requested to have the bridge built by several citizens who are desirous of getting rural mail delivery along the road.
 F. G. Williams and Supervisor Pipes of the Louisville and Nashville railroad went to Birmingham today to see Super intendent Starks and present petition for station at Bices coaling on the Louisville and Nashville railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

,eopie's savings Bank and Trust com nany. as to my honesty for my contracta
 F11ily three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call. inr on me to be cured. Why not como a scor as affiicted7 You will save money. Addressing pain and valuable time: be. s,des. there h satisfaction in 4knowina shat the very best treatment is being siven you by an honest, competent phy- sic,an. I have treated private troubles ss a speciality in the city of Birmingham, Ala.. eince August g. 1S87 cure syphilis. ronorrhoea, gleet. stricture. lost manhood. stc. cure many patients by mail treat neut. Write for prices and terms-
 -T do not use large advertissmentss and ssIse statements to attract patients which merit hos failed to secure If you fail ts be cured by such methods. give mo cau and get we'll
 NV offices. are the most private anf .,,iet in the city. tenth story of the nsu Tirrt National Bank building. corner q aeronl avenue and Twentieth street 6coms 10lz and 1o14 Take one Of the nnl nIcvasorp to tenth hoor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Personal and General.

The Rev. w. W. Wolfe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will leave the latter part of the week for Lime stone, where he will assist in a series of meetings to be conducted at that place.
 Miss Mary Jack has returned to her home at Chattanooga, after a pleasant visit to the Misses Delaney on East Highlands.
 Miss Lucille Cook of Empire is the guest of Judge and Mrs. Arnold.
 J B. Kirtley left yesterday for Bloc ton, where he will take temporary charge as yardmaster of the Birming- ham Southern at that place.
 Miss Mary Nolan of Bessemer was the guest of Pratt City friends yester- day.
 G. o. Sullivan, well known young man of this city, left this afternoon for Cuba, where he will make his future home.
 Gov. R. M. Cunningham was in Pratt City today shaking hands with his old neighbors and friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
OLIVER IS CANDIDATE.
Seeks Nomination for Chancellor of
 Southeastern Division.

Lafayette, August 5-(Special) )-The Hon. E. M. Oliver of this place has an- nounced that he is a candidate for the democratic nomination for chancellor of the southeastern chancery division made vacant by reason of the death of the Hon. Harry J. Gillian, who was nominated at the April primaries.
 primaries and was defeated by the close margin of 315 votes.
 A strong sentiment exists in this part of the division in favor of the committee placing the next highest man on the ticket as the nominee, so as to save the expense and trouble of another primary. The friends of MT. Oliver are confident that he will be the nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
WOODWARD IRON CO
 IS AGAIN AT WORK
Mining Operations at DOIOmite
 Resumed Yesterday
NEARLY 25O MEN AT WORK
5essemer May Get Good Roads Con vention-President Moore of the
 National Association Thinks
 Marvel City a Good Place.

Bessemer, August 15.-(special) )-Fur- naces Nos. 1 and ?. 300 coke ovens and No. mine at Dolmite, all belonging to the Woodward Iron company. resumed | operations this morning after being idle for several weeks. The mine started up strictly as non-union and 246 men accept ed the invitation of the company to go to work The miners agreed to work on the same schedule as that specified In the temporary contract a minimum of 471zc per ton. Three hundred and thirty-five tons of coal were mined today. The best of order prevails
 Several days ago the company deter mined to resume operations. Looking to that end, notices were posted last week that the furnace. the coke ovens and No. mine would be started up today.
 It has also been announced that the ore mines of the company on Red noun tain would be started up Wednesday. For the present the company has a con tract for 800 tons of coal and 200 tons of coke to be shipped daily from Walker county until all the mines are in full operation again.
 The resumption of work at Woodward this morning passed off without any stir being created with the exception that some of the bumpers quit work when the men went into the mines. Their places were promptly filled and. everything is now reported to be working smoothly.
 Good Roads Convention.
 It is probable that good roads conven- tion will be held in Bessemer this fall. Prof. W. P. Gum, secretary of the board of trade, has received a communication from w. H. Moore, president of the Ma tional Good Roads association, stating that Bessemer was looked upon as an ideal place to hold a good roads conven- ton.
 President Moore also states that he will visit the Marvel City at an early date to explain the matter in which a conven- tion is to be gotten up He also sets forth in his letter the good that is to be derived from one of these conventions.
 Quiet at Blue Creek.
 The reports from the Blue Creek dis trict are to the affect that the situation today is unchanged. The miners are still idle and no disorders of any kind have occurred.
 Council to Meet.
 The mayor and aldermen will meet In regular semi-monthly session tomorrow night. In addition to the routine busi- ness, other special matters will prob- ably come up. Among them is the "cow question" At the last meeting an ordi- nance was introduced and placed on It's first reading regulating the stock law. Since that time the council has petitioned to the supreme court for new hearing. and the matter will probably be sifted through the courts again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
NONE BUT CONVICT
 WORKERS ARE BUSY
MINE WORKERS coMMfssARIEs WILL PROBABLY NOT BE RE- OPENED UNTIL THURSDAY. MORE PROVISIONS SUPPLIED.

Pratt City, August 15.-(Special.)- Today brought no changes in the mine situation in the Pratt City district. With the exception of No. 3 and No. 10 mines, that are being worked by convicts, no efforts have been made in any of the Pratt City mines looking toward a resumption.
 The reports come from Thomas that the two furnaces that have been banked there for the past few weeks will be started up some time this week.
 The commissaries of the United Mine Workers are closed today and will probably not reopen until Thurs day, when the strikers will again be given another weeks supply of pro- visions.
 No Quorum Present.
 The mayor and aldermen failed to hold the special called session tonight for lack of quorum. Some important matters were scheduled to come before the body, which will be deferred now until the next regular meeting next Monday night.
 Among the questions that will prob ably come before the body will be the election of two members of the board of aldermen to fill vacancies caused by the removal of two members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Married In Camp HlII.

Camp Hill, August 15.-(Special.)- .)-Yes- terday evening Mir. Thomas Fincher, a promising young business man of Opeli- ka, and Miss Pearl Wood, a very popu- lar young lady of Camp Hill, were mar ried. the Rev. W. B. Parent of Opelika officiating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Building Bath Houses.
Drawing Near to Completion.
Personal and General.

The Rev. Dr. H. w. Provence and fam fly, former pastor of the First Baptist church,, will leave tomorrow for Mont gomery They will visit relatives at Mont gomery, ruskegee and Richmond for sev- eral days, going from there to San Fran francisco, where they wiH sail for China about October l. Dr. Provence will enter the missionary work in China.
 Governor R. NJ Cunningham spent yes terday and today with his family in this city. He seems to be in the best of health and spirits.
 J. o. Morris and family were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. II. Young at Coalburg
 Mr. M. J. Cole of waynesboro, Miss, is visiting MT. J. ". Cole on Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
pisinfectIon Work Goes On.

Mexico City, August 15.--There are only two cases of yellow fever at Vera Cruz. Merida reports three suspects. Disinfection and work of the sanitary brigades goes on steadily and will not be stopped, for 1t is undoubtedly doing much good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
II IS THE BEST,

When you take Hostetter's Stom- ach Bitters for any Arrangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kidneys you take the very best remedy that science has been able to produce. For over 90 years it has been the leader in curing sickly men and women of Heartburn, BIoating, Poor Appetite, Coated Tongue, Insomnia, Indigestion, Dys- pepsia, Costveness and Malaria, Fever and Ague. We hope you'll try bottle at once.
 HOSTETTER'S
 STOMACH BITTERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Earthquake Is Felt.

Mexico City, August 15.-A sharp shock of earthquake is reported from Perftz, in Chiapas anu the Isthmus of Tehauntepec. In some places subter- ranean noises were heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 ORNATE DISEASES,
guarantee

you . permar nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable l refer you with per- mission. to the First National bank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth ers, bankers
 Jeneruon Coun- [ y g a win ga hank ana e6a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Personal and General.

MT. J. T. Martin, MT. w. A. Simmons, Mrs. J. D. Martin, MT. D. Martin and Miss Hattie Crank left today for St. Louis, where they will visit the worlds fair.
 The Rev. D. P. Taylor, pastor of the First Christian church, left yesterday for Roanoke, where he will spend several days with relatives and friends.
 MT J. G. Johnson and family returned yesterday from Selma. where they have been spending several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
COUNTIES MAKE
 LARGE INCREASES Average Tax Valuation Gain is
 S192,501 MAY GO OVER $321, 100000 Judge Thomas of Montgomery Is to Make an Address Before Universal Congress of Arts and Sciences
 In September.
MAY GO OVER $321,OOO,OO0

Montgomery. August 15.-(special)- Figures from nine Alabama counties, only one of which has any manufacturing, show increases In tax valuations over last year of $l.sS6.900. as follows: