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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
TOWN In NORWAY
BURNED TO GROUND
BUT ONE BUILDING LEFT STAND
ING IN AAELSUND AND 1900 IN
HABlTANTs CAMPING IN OPEN.
PROVISIONS DISTRIBUTED.

Aelsund, Norway, January A.-The IRE
which swept over this town YESTERDAY
morning. burned every building in 1t with
the exception of the hospital The llOOo
inhabitants of Aaelsund were compelled TO
camp In the open, as only few damaged
and unhabitable houses were left stand
ing. The children of the town had to be
housed temporarily in the church at Bour-
gund.
The panic among the people was so great
after the outbreak Of the flames, that all
attempts at leadership or discipline be-
came out of the question No excesses'
however, were committed
The people first endeavored to save
some of their property, but they soon
found they had enough to do in saving
their own lives. The destruction was
complete within five hours from the time
the fire started. Over twenty steam hsn-
ing boats and many sailing smacks were
sunk in the harbor in order to save them
from the flames, but man steamers ana
smacks were burned.
1t is believed now that only three per-
sons lost their lives. Succor has arrived
from Mode, Berge and other places, ana
provisions are being distributed. Keller
committees have been forwmed ana have
invited public subscriptions. The king
and queen of Sweden and Norway have
contributed 81 800 to the relief fund, and
all the other members of the royal family
have subscribed.
A majority of the inhabitants OF the
town lost everything they possessed and
only In a few cases were the damages
covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
Conversation In Paris.

From Harpers Bazaar.
A bit of real life in Paris will go CONVEX
sationally something like this:
'Ah, o.
"Ah! %
This in duo when two friends meet. The
exclamation must be emitted In a high
key, approaching a scream of delight.
Each smiles-nay beams-in an ecstsy OF
joy to behold the other, whom she has
not seen since yesterday at midnight
Hands are eagerly outstretched, and they
kiss, first on this cheek and then on that
and say, both together, Comment alle2
vous, mon aime?
EFT vous enfants-surtout famour du
bebe? Tres-ben. Mais vous, Charlie vous
etes ravissant &c soirl Quele jolie. robe
Ellie a un chic enorme.'
"Marci imminent, mails cest plutoi
vous, mon annie, qui etes jolie. J'adore &c
chapeau-la il vous va delieusement Vous
avez lie govt artistique par excellence"
MATS non; mails non. Merci enorme-
ment Au revoir. cherie; a hietnto."
"A revoir, mob annie; a bientot.'
Then they clasp hands, kiss again, first
on this cheek and then on that, and float
apart
Such a Scene is naturally to be encoun-
tered under circumstances amid which We
Americans would dispose of the whole
matter with 'How d'y do?" II hope
You are welli' and passing handshake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
FAIR MANAGEMENT
WANTS EXHIBITS
Freight Congestion in ST. Louis
Greatly Feared.
EARLY SHIPMENTS URGED
On Account of Vast Amount of Elk
hibits to be Placed Before April
30 Exhibitors Must For
ward Cars in Haste.
EARLY SHIPMENTS URGED

st. Louis, January 24-The Louisiana
Purchase Exposition company now stands
ready and is waiting for the full and gem
eral installation of exhibits The point
has been reached where the management
of the exposition is no longer occupied
with the rapid advancement toward COM
pletion of the buildings. but instead, it
now lays particular stress upon the i'm
portance .of the speedy shipment of ex-
hibits, especially those assembled by do
nestle exhibitors.
Officials of the exposition make the
statement to the Associated Press that
the one thing of paramount Importance
to insure the anticipated successful and
suspicious opening of the worlds fair is
the immediate commencement by domestic
exhibitors to ship their cars forward just
as rapidly as can be done.
Vast Amounts Already Arrived.
Owing to the unprecedented participa-
tion by both foreign and domestic exhibit
tors, vast amounts of exhibits have been
and now are In the course of arrange
ment and collection. The time for the
opening of the exposition is rapidly ap-
preaching, but apparently the knowledge
of the fact is not causing the shipment
Of exhibits to be rushed forward with the
promptness and dispatch that is abso-
lutely essential to insure rapid delivery
of the cars to the worlds fair size, and
to avoid possible congestion in the hand
ling of the cars after they have reached
st. Louis.
The worlds fair management has de-
voted more than ordinary attention to
preparation for the handling of cars and
the arrangements are now completed. Ade-
quate railroad facilities are ready. the
warehouses have all been erected, and
all the buildings are in such a state of
completion that installation of exhibits
can be commenced Immediately.
What the management now most ar
IDENTIFY desires, is the prompt shipment
| Of exhibits from the different parts of
the country to begin Immediately. 9th
erwise If there be delay, congestion in
traffic handling after st. Louis is reach
ed is almost an assured condition.
Many Cars Expected.
1t Is estimated that from 5000 to 30,
wv Ours OF DOMESTIC eAnlDltS alone Will
reach st. Louis during the last Of March
and the fore part of April. AS the world S
fair opens on April 80, it will be diff
cult to handle this enormous influx of
foreign traffic at the last moment. Al
ready foreign exhibits are en- route upon
the water and foreign countries are con-
centrating their endeavors to have their
exhibit shipments arrive early to secure
prompt handling and delivery at the
worlds fair grounds; enabling more de-
liberation and thoroughness In the install
lation In the buildings.
1t Is most ardently urged by the man
agement of the fair that domestic exhib-
itors take heed Of the importance Of i'm
mediate shipment and commence for
warding cars without further delay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
SAFE IN DRUG STORE is
BROKEN OPEN AND ROBBED

The safe in Jacobs Pharmacy was
broken open this morning between II and
12;45 o'clock, and the police are at a loss
to know who committed the burglary.
None Of the clerks of the store or Eu-
gene Jacobs. the proprietor, could be
found last night and It is impossible to
tell the amount stolen, but it was prob
ably considerable as the safe is supposed
to have held the sales of Saturday and
yesterday.
About 12:45 o'clock this morning a po-
licemen found the two front doors open.
He thought at first that the clerk was In
side, or that probably he had gone of and
left the doris open by accident, but an
investigation showed that the outer doors
of the iron safe had been opened. and. the
small door to the cash draw had been
torn from its hinges and was lying on the
floor
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Further investigation showed that there
were two boxes of small change, nickles
and dimes, on the prescription counter
in the rear of the store, and that the
bills and silver of larger denominations
had been stolen.
The front doors of the place are sup
posed to have been locked at 30 o'clock
when the policemen relieve each other.
The policeman on the Beat after mid
night went to this door last of all on his
round and found it open. Tony the
Creek who runs the stand on the corner
of Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
says that he saw a man whom he thought
to be one of the clerks, leave the store
shortly after 1850 o'clock. Several
lights in the rear of the store were found
burning brightly. The police have been
unable to reach any conclusion as yet
about the supposed burglary.
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PERSONAL.

Charles j. Herbert gives up his position
as manager of Askin & Marines estab-
lishment today to accept a more advan-
tageous position with Marley & Bauman.
Mr.. Herbert is one of the most prominent
members of the Retail Clerks association,
and is one of the most popular young men
in Birmingham. He was clerk at j.
Blach & Sons for several years having
been connected with their house from his
youth In musical circles Mr.. herhert is
h;ghlv esteemed He is the solo bass at
81 Paurs church, and was one of Mr..
Guckenberger mainstays In festival
chorus work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
FOUR VICTIMS IN
STORM At SUMPTER
Two Children Killed and Two
Men Injured
SEVERAL NEGROES HURT
The Gilbert and HoWton Homes Are
Hurled from Their Foundations
by the Fury of the Wind
and Wrecked.

Bessemer, January 24-(Specal.)-Th
fatalities from the cyclone that passed
three miles southwest of Sumpter, the min
ing town, six and and hair miles south
west of this city last Friday morning
continue to grow The latest reports are
that four children were killed and two
men seriously injured
The dead are: One little girl four years
old, and two boys, respectively seven and
nine years of age, children of David How
ton, substantial citizen of that section,
and the little girl OF James Gilbert, an
other leading citizen. The injured are
Mr.. Howton and Mr.. Gilbert.
The houses occupied by these two fam
lilies were totally demolished. The storm
bore down upon the house of Mr.. Giberr
first, picking it up and throwing it with
terrible force against the residence of Mr..
Howton. The wind then in its fury picked
up the two houses and carried them some
distance from their former location.
When the storm had spent its fury.
it left in its wake a scene of desolation
As soon as possible the nearest neigh
pors. who lived at some distance. came
to the rescue. The dead were picked up
and along with the injured were carried
to the homes of the neghbors.
In addition to the above fatalities there
were several negroes who received more
or lest serious injuries.
Noisy Night at Virginia.
1t is stated that there was a repetition
of turbulent times at Virginia mines last
night. While no violence was done there
was considerable shooting The situation
is becoming more complicated and an out
break is feared at any time.
DR.. Thompson's Last Sermon.
The Rev. DR.. ]. L. Thompson, pastor Of
.the First Baptist church, rendered his
resignation at the morning service today
and announced that he would preach his
last sermon tonight. A large crowd greet
ed Dr. Thompson at the evening service
and there was hardly a dry eye in the
house as they listened to the words of
farewell from their former pastor. All
of Bessemer expresses regrets in losing
DR. Thompson. He has been in the city
for the past two years and during that
time he has labored increasingly for the
spiritual advancement of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
YOUNG WHITE MAN ARRESTED.
viii Lyde Has Three Charges to Face
in Police Court.

Win Lydle. young white man, has
been arrested by Captain of Police john
ston. and three charges are docketed
against him.
He was arrested on Second avenue near
Twenty-fourth street for shooting at a
negro For this a charge of assault with
intent to murder was placed against him.
charge of carrying concealed weapons
was also docketed. and another for dis
charging firearms in the city limits
The trial will take place before Judge
Feagin today. When arrested the young
man seemed to be under the effects of in
toxicants. and according to the police,
abused Captain Johnston and threatened
to prosecute him for the arrest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
ENGINEER is KILLED.
Dan Herran Had Head Out of Window
and Was Struck by Post.

Dan Heron, an engineer on the Louis
Vile and Nashville, was killed late Satur-
day night at Hartsell. The remains were
brought to Birmingham yesterday morn
ing. and after being prepared for burial
were taken to 1908 Avenue c. They will
be sent to Alfalfa this morning and the
funeral will take place there this after
noon.
1t is supposed that Heron was killed
by a post on a bridge. He was found
lying in the window of his cab by his
fireman and the conductor on the train.
which was No. s. north-bound freight
which left Birmingham early Saturday
night He had a blow on the head which
had caused instant death. 1t is thought
that he was leaning out of the cab win
dow looking forward. and that his head
struck a pillar to a bridge.
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Remains Arrive.

Huntsville. January 2i.-(special.)-The
body of James M. Hobbs, prominent
citizen of this county who died in Hot
Springs Ark, Friday night, was brought
TO this city this morning and taken to
Farley, his home. Mr.. HOODS was so years
old and leaves a widow and eight chi
ldren. His surviving brothers and sisters
are Isham IL. HOODS of Birmingham Mrs
Scion Kelly of jeff Mrs. G. c. Taylor or
Taylorsville, and Mrs. John l. Jones OF
Huntsville.
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Or. TLompson's Last Sermon.
YOUNG MEN ARRESTED.
Have Been Trying to Emulate Chicago
Car Barn Bandits.

Chicago, anuary 24.-Three young
men. who are alleged to have planned
to emulate the example of the carbarn
bandits, have been captured here after
struggles somewhat reminiscent of the
capture of the barn bandits.
The men arrested are: Frank Raney.
Frank Czepk anu Joseph Dolinsh, all
of whom lived &C the Aberdeen hotel.
Among other crimes the trio is alleged
to have been concerned in the shoot
ing of Matthew Daniels and Otto Leo
ser a week ago, when Daniels saloon
was robbed. Daniels died in hospital
today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
BISHOP puDLEY's BODY ARRIVES.
VIII Lie Is State at Louisville for
One Day.

Louisville, KY, January 24-The body
of Bishop T. U. Dudley. of the Eplscopai
diocese of Kentucky. arrived here from
New York tonight and in charge of an es-
cort of Masons was taken to the Dudley
home on Third avenue. The body will
lie In state a portion of one day at
Christ church cathedral. the funeral ser
vices being held on Wednesday.
Bishop Tuttle of Missouri will preside at
the ceremonies and among those who Will
assist him are Bishops Gailor of Tennes-
see. Francis of Indiana, Peterlxin of West
virginia. Burton of Kentucky, and Ran
dolph of Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED.
Thermometers Reach 40 Degrees Be-
low Zero at ST. Paul.

ST. Paul, Mimi, January 24-According
to the weather observer the mean tenn
perature prevailing in st. Paul today es-
tablished a new record being twenty
seven degrees below zero. The maximum
for the day was twenty-five degrees and
the minimum of the official thermometer
was thirty-three below. Other thermom-
eters registered as low as forty degrees
below during the early morning hours.
A high wind prevailed early in the day,
greatly intensifying the suffering Of those
compelled to be out of doors.
Me- oury Falls In Iowa.
Burlington, Iowa, January 4,-The mer-
curry fell to eight degrees below zero this
afternoon, the second coolest night of
the season setting in. The cold is incresa-
ing.
Coolest of Winter.
Milwaukee, Wis, January 24-The cold
est weather of the winter was experience
ed in the entire northwest today. Supe-
rior reported a maximum temperature OF
thirty-six degrees below zero; La Crosse
twenty-four, and Milwaukee sixteen.
Twelve Below at Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., January 24.-The coolest
weather of the winter was recorded by
the weather bureau today. The temper
ature was 10 below zero.
Thermometer Reaches Bottom.
Duluth, Mimi, January 24.-With one
exception today was the coolest day
since 1864 The government thermometer
registered 81 below zero early today.
Forty-seven degrees below zero was re-
ported at Ely, on the Vermillion range
this morning.
Detroit Shivers.
Detroit Mich, January N.-This Is the
coolest night of the winter in Detroit
and southern Michigan. At o'clock
the thermometer in the weather office
registered below zero and the prospects
were that it would fall to 10 below before
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
J. L. ARNoTT is WANTED.
He is to be Notified That Morgan" Is
Dying In New York.

Chief of Police Wier received a tele-
gram last night from w. H. Kelley Jr.,
in New York asking that the friends of
a man who is sick there be notified. The
telegram was as follows:
"W e. Wier, Chief of Police,
Birmingham, Ala
~. L. Arnott. Morgan dying at Pres
byterian hospital. Notify. friends.
"W. H. KELLY, JR.,
'154 70. 91st street.
From the telegram it is supposed that
Chief Wier is to notify ]. L. Arnott.
There is nothing to show who Morgan
is, and the police are somewhat at a
standstill. They are attempting to locate
j. l.. Arnott.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
AcetyIene company Gets Contract.

Huntsville. January a. Especial 1.-THE
Southern Acetylene company OF this city,
has closed a contract with the Lookout
1nn on Lookout Mountain to deliver an
aeetylene generator to supply seven hum
dred let's This will be one of the largest
generators of the kind in use anywhere
in the south
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-25
MAN MURDERS SISTER.
Commits Most Brutal Crime at "Di-
vine Behest."

Dunkirk, N Y, January A.-Miss
Hannah Hall, 80 years old was murder
ed today at her home in VanBuren by
her brother, Isaac Hall, who gave HIM
self up to the police.
Hall declares that he obeyed divine
behest when he killed his sister. He
attacked her while she was asleep, first
shooting her Then dragging the wound
ed woman through the house, he cut her
throat and finally placed her neck across
a chopping block and completely sew
ering the head from the body.
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Warren J. oliver.

Warren j. Oliver the 14-months-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Oliver. died
yesterday at their residence, 1911 Fifth
avenue The funeral services will be
conducted from the residence this morn
ing at 10 o'clock and the interment will
be in Elm Leaf cemetery. The Rev. L.
s. Handley, D. D., will conduct the
services.
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NAV Recommend Investigation.

Paris, January 24.-There is good reason
to believe that the report of Attorney
General Baudoin, besides favoring Drey-
fus, will recommend a further investiga-
ton by the criminal section of the court
of cessation before the united sections
Of the court pass upon the case.
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Huntsville. January 24.-(special.)-
Carrager. an aged resident Of Hazls
Green, sustained a stroke Of paralysis last
night and it is feared that 1t will result
IN his death. He is the father of Mrs
David d. 0verton. wife of the chief of
police Of this city.
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convicted for Aveneing Daughter.

Sedalia. Mo-, January A-Frank g..
Dunton, who killed Emil Meyer In this
city two months ago for the betrayal
and desertion of Dunton's daughter. was
convicted of murder today, the verdict
fixing his punishment at twenty-eight
years in the penitentiary.
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PugiIist Fails for $25,246.

New York, January 24-Norman
Selby, the pugilist, better known as
kid Mccoy" filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy today giving his liabili-
ties as $25,246 and assets as $3.50.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
GEORGE |. Webster.

George l. Webster, aged q years, died
Yesterday at 1906 Sixth avenue. The fun
eral will take place Tuesday at a time
and place to be announced later
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Mrs. Murdoch. aged So years, died yes
terday at her late residence at Graves
Mines. The funeral will be conducted
today from the Enon chapel
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United Mechanics to Meet.

Birmingham Council No. q, Junior Order
United American Mechanic, will meet
Monday night, January Is, in their hall
over Pattons Pharmacy. Three candi-
dates are to be initiated and the entire
membership of the lodge is requested to
be present as a considerable amount of
routine business will come before the
lodge. Steel City Council No. of Ems
ley will attend this meeting In body and
its degree team will have charge of the
floor work. A committee will be appoint
ed at this meeting to arrange for the Of
fetal visit of w. j. Nesbt, state councillor,
OF Decatur the latter part of January.
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Dent carry cough around with you.
Piso's Cure has made coughs unneces-
sary
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70 CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12

FOR Cottage home on Walnut street. Apply to R. D. Wilmans at store. 49-dtf
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
SNAKE RIVER VALLEY.

The largest irrigation enter prise in America is located in the rich Snake River valley of Idaho, which has been reclaimed through mans handi-work.s. .s.alone. In this valley which is now com fortably settled, there remains 270,000 acres of land belonging to the state of Idaho, which is under the Twin Falls irrigation canals and open to settlement. This land is among the richest in America, as experiments have proved. Potatoes here yield 200 to 400 bushels to the acre of large size and fine variety. Wheat yields from 40 to 70 bushels to the acre with an average weight of 63 pounds per bushel. Three crops of alfalfa are raised each season in the Snake River valley. The climate is superb and of great value as a tonic for mind and body. Home-seekers' low rates to the Snake River valley are in effect via Union Pacific, the only direct route. Why not visit this district in person and fully realize it's great possibili- ties? For full information ad- dress
 J. H. LoTHRoP. G. A.,
 903 Olive st.,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12

Read the Independent for all the news.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
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