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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
TO LOCATE GRAVES.
Senate Bill Provides for Remembering Confederate Soldiers and Sailors.

Washington April 14-The house com mittee on military affairs today author ized a favorable report on senate bill Ito provide for the proper marking of graves of soldiers and sailors of the Con- federate army and navy who died in northern prisons"
 The bill was amended by reducing the amount appropriated from s200000 to s2O. 900 and putting the work of locating the graves in the hands of an army officer in- stead of a commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
AN APOLOGY.

From the Huntsville Democrat.
 Frank " Evans, representing The Age Herald of Birmingham, was in Friday collecting data for letter to that hust- ling daily. We regret that he struck us on a press day when every man is en- gagged in mailing our paper, which fact prevented us from showing him more at taptinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

n.ss ssT Advertiser 9Ss a'ss Ss. '.a sta.tss s@"
 series of forty-one pictures of the beautiful women of America as rep resented by the society beles of the sev- eral states and territories. Two pie lures, with accompanying sketches. will be produced each week and the young woman whose face appears must also be typical of the intellectual and politi- cal life of her state as well as the social side. The first picture came out in Tuesdays edition and is that of Miss Fanny Rhea Firth of Nashville, Tenn While the Globe has laid itself open to sarcastic criticism on the part of the fair ones who are not selected for men, tion it may as well be stated that the choice of forty-one pictures has already been made and indignant protests from disappointed damsels will amount to nothing at all Some interest will be aroused in the young woman who has been chosen to represent the beauty and chivalry of Alabama. Her picture will be awaited with more than ordinary in- terest and the state feels confident that the right one has been chosen. although the task of choosing must have been very difficult for the New York Globes board of beauty critics.
 There Is man in Pennsylvania who has just completed the edifying task of eating half a pound of pork chops each day for thirty days in order to win a bet. Men have died gloriously on the field of battle, others have won renown for scientific achievements but the laurel wreath undoubtedly goes to the man who has eaten half a pound of pork chops every day for thirty days Such is greatness as viewed by the micro- scopic brain of some men. Had the aston ishng individual who succeeded in eat ing so much pork for paltry wager only perished in the attempt a bit of comfort would have remained for us Alas he survived.
 The dramatization of "Elijah" Dowie for the delectation of Gotham audiences has been successfully accomplished and now the reverend gray heirs of the prophet are Haunted in such bubbles of the stage
 
 ton of Sue" While it is true that the man of Zion should not be thus ridiculed in the towns of New York and Chicago, where his fulminations have been launch ed so many times and oft, he can console himself while leading Australian mobs merry chase that such dramatic produc- tions have but little weight with think ing public and consequently can do small damage to his character.
 A professor of the University of North Carolina has just discovered a new and valuable element resembling radium which he has proudly called caroinium in honor of his native state. Just what carollnium will do has not yet been definitely de- cided but 1t will probably run radium a close race in the matter of usefulness. It may be able to restore hair to bald heads and there is some possibility of it's being a rejuvenator of lost youth but the public should hold its peace until the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Markham Makes Denial.

Atlanta, Ga. April 14.-surveyor of Customs M. A. Markham made an of ficial denial today of report being cir culated through the north and east to the effect that Atlanta is no longer port of delivery. Surveyor Markham has sent official denials of the report to all im- portant points in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The Washington Times fills the cen ter of it's first page with fine picture of MT. Bankhead. He will be warmly welcomed when he returns victorious to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Naval Construction Go. Launched.

Mexico City, April 14.-The Naval Con- struction company of Mexico with a paid up capital of s1,o0O0OO has been incorpo- rated The president is Major Robert Gorsuch long a representative of the c. P. Huntington interests in this country. The company is to receive a concession for ship yard at Frontera on the Gulf of Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Falls to His Death.

Fort Worth, Tex. April 14.-A special to the Record from Corscana, Texas, says: George Hancock of Gasoway, Tenn, fell from a passenger train five miles from here this afternoon and was instantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The only "big show" that America will have this summer will soon be thrown open to all the world for the paltry consideration of 50 cents per individual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
TROUBLES OF AN EDITOR.

From the Lafayette Sun.
 If the Buck Horn correspondent will write again and tell us what postoffice to direct her mail to we will be glad 10 place her on our list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

If Judge Parker goes into the White House on the policy of silence politics will be revolutionized, and the occupa- ton of the spellbinder will be gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

When millionaires fall out over the control of railroads the people may get their dues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The mosquito expedition to Panama will probably put up a longer continu- ous performance. than the average rev olution in that part of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The Countess Cassini almost makes Washington sorry for Russia. She is beautiful, dashing and undaunted--a combination hard to resist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Missouri is determined to have the best governor in the land-Joe w.. Folk. But he will not outrank Gov ernor Jelks in general efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

A letter carrier had that tired feel ing to such an extent that he burned up mail rather than deliver it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The mosquito is to be put on the Bordeaux mixture, and she may not enjoy her new ration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Single-shotting promises to become feature of our general primaries. It is in it's inafncy now, but it will grow rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Thirteen thousand cotton mill opera tives in Fall River can get work but four days in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Folk without his lore, but with all his courage, is political fad in Mis- souri at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Five Lunnun bobbies have arrived in this country to guard the queens jubilee gifts at the St. Louis fair. They state that New York is just like 'ome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

President Roosevelt has been again accused of going outside his distin- guished cabinet for advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

A recipe for White House white wash Is now going the rounds, but 1t is not the kind used on politicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Marie Tempest has come to the con clusion that she has wasted a lot of her valuable time singing silly songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Congress will acquire the sleeping sickness if it has to stay in Washing ton later than May 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Nothing has been heard from pr. Parkhurst, Carrie Nation or Professor Triggs in the last tow days. May they rest in obscurity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The state is about to recover from the last election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Chancellor D. Benjamin Andrews says the big family line should be drawn at ten children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Perhaps Marconi finds his singing more profitaple than his airship busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Choctaw county has no railroads, and it voted in favor of John " Smith. It knows a thing or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Congress is endeavoring to adjourn in time to see the Worlds fair do it's opening stunt, which is to be an ode.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Ninety eight -5arleties of mosqui, toes, all pinned down, will be exhibited at the St. Louis fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

David Francis will begin to loom or the political horizon as soon as the big fair is opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Captain Hobson is glad to escape to the lecture field again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Monday is the day set for grand internecine strife among the democrats of New York state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The first copy of the Eufaula Daily Progress has reached this office. and the paper makes a most creditable ap- pearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The Jappies lombard Port Arthur and cross the Yalu alternately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Sully is to be bankrupted, but his partners will escape with the booty they secured when they were partners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Joe Folk appeals from the state Su- preme court to the people of Missouri. and the latter are getting behind him in fine shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Orator Bourke Cochran Is still in the spellbinder class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

No word has yet been received from Parker, but it Is not believed that he has been lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The primary system leaves the con gressional delegation intact, but wei scared up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Texas has declared against all can didates who par. their hair in the mid dle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

The peaches are too big to be frozen now by anything less than a Medicine Hat blizzard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Curfew laws fail into disuse on long summer evenings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Russia may well be stunned. h Makaroff she lost a brilliant son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Senator Burton should tell what he knows about the side issues of other senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

Only the defeated dislike the pri. mary system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-08

the exact manner required by
law, especially as to property
given in to the tax collector for
assessment after the tax receiver
sas closed his books.
The report having come to us
that the county commissioners
have violated the law in regard to
selling supp1ies to the county
and overcharging for the same,
we find, on investigation, that
there is very slight grounds for
said report, hardly enough to be
noticed, and have the assurance
of the county missioners that
there will not be even the shadow
of cause for like complaint in the
future.
Through com mittee we have
examined the county convict
camp, and find the same in ex-
cellent condition and the convicts
properly cared for. We recon-
mend that said committee be paid
$500 per day for two days SER
vices each.
We recommend that the rail-
roads be required TO comply
strictly with the law in regard to
road crossings.
We recon mend that all bridges
in the county needing repairs be
attended to at the earliest posi-
bic moment.
We recommend that the coun-
ty officers having charge of the
county's books take an inventory
of same, and report to th2 next
grand jury. Also that said Off
GERS make search for volumes re-
ported to be lost or mislaid.
We recon mend that these gen.
eral presentments be published
in the Fitzgerald Enterprise,
Fitzgerald Citizen, IrwinviI1e
Courier and Ocilla Dispatch, and
that they be paid $500 each for
such publication.
In taking final leave of his hon
or, Judge David M. Roberts, as
presiding officer of this court. we
beg to extend to him our sincere
thanks for the exceptionally able,
faithful and impartial manner in
which he has filled the high Of
flee of judge, throughout his in
cumbency of that position, and to
express the hope that his high
legal attainments may be only
temporarily lost to the people.
To Solicitor-Genera1 John F.
DeLacy, the fearless upholder of
the law of the state, who COM
bines ability with profound
knowledge of law, and whose
long and faithful service has been
both brilliant and successful in
punishment of crime and the
consequent betterment of country
comprising this circuit, we de-
sire to extend the plaudit: well
done good and faithful servant"
coupled with the hope that he,
too, may soon be called up higher
by a grateful people.
We beg 10 thank orr bai1iff,
Mr.. r. B. Watson, for the faith
full and efficient manner in which
he has discharged the duties OF
his position, all of which is re-
spcctfully submitted.
[Signed]
J. L. PAULK, Foreman.
1t is ordered by the court that
the foregoing general present
ments be published as requested.
d. NJ. ROBERTS,
Judge Sup. Court.
J. F. DELAcY,
Solicitor.General.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-08
Bal.


Respectfully submitted,
". W. D. BRANCH, Committee
DREW w. PAULK, YIN IL 'ee
Touching what is known as
tax muddle," we desire to say
while the tax receiver and tax
collector have omitted some tech.
nical requirements of law in
keeping their books, yet, in no
material point has the county or
state suffered loss through them;
therefore we commend them for
their faithful and honest services
to the county and state, and at
the same time recommend that
in future their books be kept in
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-08
Total S SO 453 AZ
BY VOUCHERS PAID OUT.
Total $33 O45 IS

Bal. in Treas hard S 8 4O7 81
We carefully examined the
books, vouchers etc, of the
County Treasurer and find them
neat, and correctly kept, and to
correspond with that of the
County Commissioners books
etc, with the exception of a few
outstanding warrants that are
unpaid.
We examined the records of the
Judge of county court and found
them correctly kept and 10 a neat
and creditable manner, with only
a few undisposed of cases ap-
pearing on his docket. This is
evidence of the fact that the
county Judge is active in the dis
charge of his official duties,
and from the financial record this
court as shown below is further
proof of the fact, which should be
appreciated by every tax payer
of the county:
TO cash received fines,
forfeitures and costs 81, 367 90
III amt. paid out dueof-
hcers for costs 584 As
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-08

turned over to Co. .-
treasurer IS 1888 81
s Examined the books of the
Receiver and found them in
y neat condition, and we
from the same an increase
tax valuation of $525, 721.OO
that of 1908 taxes.
Examined the books of the
collector and found them in
v neat condition, and all
Us collected acco- nted for.
found from the collectors
books that be had collected taxes
lsn property not found on the de
Ut $s8, 10000, which has been
properly accounted for; but we
further find upon investigation
that his stub books does not show
upon what property this amount
was collected on.
We examined the records, etc.
of the county school com mission
err and found them correctly kept
and in creditable manner; the
financial statement is as follows:
To cash on hand from
ex-com missioner S4,976 IS
BY amt. paid out YOU
cheers to cover 1912 o.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-08
Grand Jury Presentments.
Continued from First Page.

CHANGING FUND.
To cash on hand..............-..... 3 228 81
To fines arising from Mis-.
convicts ........................ 419 Is
To cash from '03 taxes.1. 6 1922 70
Total 10 40 "A
By Amt. paid out vouchers
to s65 80
Bal. 8 60i "a
RECAPITULATIoN.-To
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
ELEVEN MEN
WRECKED
ON PRUDENCE

II Is quite natural for persons passing
safely through perilous experiences to
afterwards under estimate the danger
they have faced. There are 10 men,
living variously in Pawtucket and Provi-
dence. who have lately passed through
perils OF shipwreck and. favored by
fortune, suffered surprisingly near the
minimum degree OF inconvenience.
The names OF these men, together with
their host on the interrupted cruise, are
as follows:
Edward Bennett OF Newport, host and
owner of the SO-foot sloop Edith Lisle;
Walter Bennett, Chester J, I4awley, John
Turner and Lew olney, all OF Pawtucket;
Joseph Lincoln. Providence; Harry Tay-
Tor. Pawtucket; Joseph Waterman,
Charles A. Tucker James Tanner and
Henry H. HopA.ns, all OF Providence.
On Saturday evening last these men met
by appointment at Rocky Point, where
Mr.. Benefits spacious sloop was in readi-
ness. Darkness descended on the bay
before anchor was finally weighed and
heavy fog covered the waters, hiding
from his view such markings and guides
as were essential to Mr.. Bennett In pilot
ing his craft about the northern end OF
Prudence Island, his purpose being TO
enter the east passage and proceed thence
TO Newport.
There was good. brisk breeze on hand
and the boat made fast tracks for the
shore OF Prudence Mr.. Bennett was
taking exceptionally long reaches between
tacks and I'm the fog became confused as
10 his bearings.
Suddenly, as the sloop was headed dead
for the north shore on southwest tack,
the boat struck and slid upon rough
rocks She quickly slid off and righted
but the force OF impact had so shattered
her hull that the waters rushed I'm with
startling rapidity.
Fortunately the party maintained fully
It's presence OF mind and the pumps and
available pals were Immediately pressed
into service. IL IL certain that the 10
minutes that intervened between the in
Jury OF the boat and her grounding on
the sandy shore OF Prudence were the
exciting moments thus far experienced by
the majority OF the men
With all sail set the craft was sent
towards the shore ard grounded tust TN
the nick OF time After trying 10 pull
the boat up on the shore the castaways
hunted for food and found they were far
from any dwellings on a desolate portion
OF the island The damp, chilly night
was passed without food or succor OF aN1y
kind. Sunday morning. however a good
hearted mariner sighted the signals OF
the amateur Robinson Crusoes and put
In toward shore 10 relieve them. The
10 men left for Bristol and came up TO
this city after seeking forgetfulness OF
their troubles in the cozy dining room OF
the D'Wolf Inn.
Mr.. Bennett was left on Prudence with
his shattered boat and up to this morn
ing the progress OF affairs with him was
a sealed book 10 his erstwhie companions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
CIGARETTES
BLAMED
FOR CRIME

New York. Aug 9.-"Cigarette smoking
led my boy to commit this crime" said
A. f. Young. an insurance adjuster. of
No $50 Amsterdam avenue, when he
learned that his son Earl. % years old,
was under arrest in Pittsburg, charged
with attempting 10 pass worthless
check
Young and Charles o. Hudson OF New
York were I'm the Anderson hotel. Pitts
burg, on Saturday night Handing the
clerk OF the hotel check, one OF the boys
asked 10 have IL cashed volunteering 10
call up c. Il. Steadman. cashier of the
National Lafayette bank OF Cincinnati
Young IL said 10 have done the talking.
Hudson represented Mr.. Steadman, the
wire having been cut I'm n downstairs
booth. As the voice OF MIR. Steadman"
was heard declaring that the check was
perfectly good the telephone girl, who was
listening exposed the trick
MIR. Young was much affected when he
read the dispatch. He received a letter
a few days ago from his son asking for
money with which TO return home. He has
been away for several weeks and Mr..
Young intended 10 send him the money to-
day, get him back 10 New York and have
him examined by an authority on insanity
my son has been an inveterate smoker
OF cigarettes for 10 years" he said. "and
/ think IL has weakened his mind. know
the boy is irresponsible. lie is not In the
best OF health.
Fl shall go TO Pittsburg today and do
what can for him. Ho will probably be
placed In a sanitarium until he recovers
his health"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
CORPORATION
GOT LETTER
COAL Mine

Carbondale, Ill, Aug. 9.-In the midst
Of the strike IL has Just come TO light
through the filing of two deeds that the
vast Zeigler coal-mining property has
passed from the control OF the Letters
direct and Is now owned by the zeigler
Coal company. corporation formed In
Delaware several months ago and capi-
tallzed at several million dollars.
In one OF the deeds the grantors are
Mary and Joseph Letter. executors OF
the Will OF Levi u Letter: In the other
the grantors are the Letter widow and
children, except the vicereine OF India.
Lady Curzon: also Seymour Morris, trus-
tee OF the Letter estate.
These two deeds convey TO the Zeigler
Coal company for $4sS $50 all the inter
ests which the estate has I'm the property
consisting OF 1900 acres OF land, including
mineral rights. This consideration does
not represent the full value OF the prop
erty. The Zelgler Coal company is prac-
tically owned by the Letters.
Joe Letter owns so per cent. OF the
stock. while his sister Mary also has a
large block.
All day another train OF strike breakers
has been expected In Zeigler. II no dis
order occurs the success of importing
skilled miners IL conceded. A large body
OF Letters armed guards went to East
st. Louis Saturday night. and will ac-
company the next contingent to Zeigler.
The machinery will be started and the
hoisting OF coal begin IN earnest imme-
diately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-09
PRESERvERS
OF kAPOK
CONDEMNED

Washington. Aug. s.-Prof Harvey w.
Wiley, chief OF the bureau OF chemistry.
has put the seal of official condemnation
upon nfe- -preservers made OF fibrous floss.
the kind generally used on the New York
excursion steamboats,.
Investigation showed that they lose
their buoyancy quickly when soaked
with water. A report on the subject has
been submitted TO the secretary OF com
merce and labor.
The regulations require every preserver
10 sustain "A pounds. A 19-pound weight
when attached to a floss preserver taken
from the Grand Republic promptly carried
the preserver to the bottom. This caused
a number of these preservers TO be sent
10 Prof. Wiley for examination.
The report shows that while life-pre-
servers filled with kapok OF certain grades
show a good degree OF buoyancy. there
is q wide range In the quality OF the
material.
Much falls far short OF the require
ments. II an order IL issued, as seems
probable. placing ban on kapok life
preserv ers a great protest undoubtedly
will be fled by excursion boat owners.
The government will be blamed for
making the change In view OF the fact
that preservers filled with floss were pro-
nounced satisfactory by the steamboat
inspection service less than two years
ago.