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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Crop In Good Condition.

Athens, Ga. August S.-The general opinion of cotton men here Is that the present rains, If they do not continue to fall too heavily. will benefit the crop in this section. As a rule, the crop is in good condition with exceptional spots where the rains have been excessive. The crop being somewhat later than usual, is less liable to injury than ordinarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
coRTELYoU CALLS MEETING.
Republican Executive Committee Will
 Meet Today at il O'Clock.

New York, August S.-Chairman Cortelyou has called meeting of the republican executive committee tomor- row at II o'clock. Today all members of the executive committee, including Treasurer Bliss, were at the headqlar- ters, with the exception of Mir Brooker of Connecticut, who was detained be- cause of business.
 Today was devoted to the organiza- tion of the working force and arr,ng- ing various other matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Plant Shedding Rapidly.

Greenville. s. C., August S.-The heavy rains of the past ten days are beginning to tell on the cotton crop in this neigh borhood. The plant is shedding rapidly in some places owing to rapid growth.
 Planters who predicted a record crop two or three weeks ago now say they fear the excessive moisture will dam age 1t to a considerable extent, if the rains continue and there seems 10 be no prospect of clearing at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Largest Gro, In Years.

Tuscaloosa, August S.-Rain has been falling throughout this section for the past two weeks. but the crops which were much in need of rain at the begin ming of that period have not suffered from 1t yet. The cotton crop in this section Is in better condition than any previous crop for years. and unless the rain shall con tinue the yield will be the largest this section has ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
12 Per Cent Damage in Mississippi.

Natchez, Miss. August s.-Heavy rains throughout the month Of July and for the first weak of August. together with intense warm weather, have worked Ir- reparable injury to the cotton crop in this section. The plant ran to stalk and was choked with grass and weeds. The ground has been too wet for working, hence the tall growth of grass and weed
 The rain and heat caused shedding to a great extent. The crop changed color, turning yellow in many places. The crop has a splendid start, but the rain has sent 1t back to 12 per cent. under the average. The fruiting of the cotton has been seriously affected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Will Open Saturday.

The famous Belleview Hotel on Look out Mountain. near Gadsden, will be thrown open to the public Saturday. Au- gust 13. The hotel will be under the management of Louie Hart, which Is a guarantee that everything will be first class If you wish to spend delightful time this summer go to the Belleview Hotel S-9-3t- tu-thu-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
A Born Diplomats Stroke.

From the Chicago News.
 This coffee is weak as water" gr,wl- ed the boarder who pays spot cash.
 'Then 1t is sufficiently strong" re- marked the boarder who was a monti in arrears. "I have seen water hold ur an ocean vessel"
 And the landlady was so ticlxled she extended another weeks credit to the rily delinquent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
No Material Injury In Tennessee.

Memphis Tenn, August S.--The cotton crop in western Tennessee mas appar- ently not suffered material injuyy from the continuous rains of the past month, except that 1t has been greately retard- ed, and an early frost might cause considerable dIminution in the yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
PuroIno the Kolls.-Tbe ',
Mrs. WInsIow's soothlno sv.

The best remedy for DIAKRHOEa so,, by druggists in every part of the worIs
 Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins,o,... .e. :. soothing syrup" and take no other E,na
 Has been used for over FIFTY YEApS by MILLIONS or MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING u .,..h PERFECT SUCCESS It SOoTHn,," "i.n .n CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AIT'.Ws ,ns ali PAIN. CURES WIND CoLfc ana . . tvgeuty-five cents a bottle ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Evidence to the Contrary.

From the Washington Star
 Do you believe that the rich are con- stantly getting richer?"
 T used to-" answered the New York tax collector, until I observed the fig ures submitted from year to year by some of these multi-millionaires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Miners Accept Reduction.

South McAlester, 1. T., August B. By a practically unanimous vote the coal miners of the South McAlester district have voted to accept the re- duction in wages proposed by the nine operators This means that the mhes now idle will resume operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Architects Contractors nd to the Public eenery

Notice Cement
 
  is a in position exceptional quick delivery  to n
  in all
  A
 CAROLINA PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Damage Seems to Be Serious.

Albany, Ga., August s.-Farmers in this section are suffering from the excessive rains that have fallen The damage to the cotton crop seems to be serious and it is feared that the wet weather will in- crease the black rot and other evils that have appeared already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Deterioration In Texas.

Houston. Texas August s.-In southern and south-central Texas the recent rains have caused some deterioration in cot ton. this taking the form of shedding and weakness. However. there seems to be more anxiety than actual harm, so far, but the indications are that the rains will continue for some time. In eastern Texas there has been very little dam age from this cause, and the crop Is do- ing well. Complaints of damage by heavy rains have come from some sources in north Texas, but generally a lack of rain in that section is said to be holding back the crop.
 In west Texas, the rains are said to have generally benefited the cotton crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Postofflce Appointments,

Washington, August s.--(Special )-Rlral free delivery service ordered establi!hed September 15 at Vincent. Shelby cum ty. with one carrier. Edly w. Cawtlorn appointed postmaster at Plateau, Mbile county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Nest Is Barely Alive.

Sweet Springs, Mo, August SIX Senator George G. Vest is barely alive. It is impossible to arouse him. His pulse is very weak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
CITY ITEMS.

Early Morning Fire.-Three negro houses located in the vicinity of Ave nue G and Fifteenth street were dam aged by fire shortly after 2 o'clock this morning. The origin of the fire is unknown.
 Union Depot Mail Box-In a letter to Congressman Underwood the post office department at Washington ad- vises that the union depot mail box will not be re-established The fault seems to be with those who have here tofore posted letters in the box intend ed for local distribution, while the mail box was established for the purpose. of handling matter to be transferred im- mediately to outgoing trains.
 PurgIng the Rols.-The rolls of cer- tified voters of Jenerson county are being purged this week by the board of registrars. That is to say. the hoard is striking off the names of qualified voters who have died or removed from the state, or lost their right to vote for statutory reasons. Registration on inc permanent plan will be taken mn naxt week by the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

you a prula- nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission. to the First National Dank, Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth CTS. bankerA Jefferson Coun- ty s a V 1 n 6 6 bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
for all your Small ReInittances. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States Canada, and on Havana, Cuba
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
NEGRO IS KILLED
 AT 4 "PAY PARTY"
Shot at Close Range by Sam
 Daniels
LEVI HERZFELD IS DEAD
Council of Knights of Columbus Is Instituted In Selma and a Large
 Class Is Inltiated-Other s Selma News.

Selma, August s.--tspecial.) .)-Another negro has been killed in Dallas county. Saturday night at Marion Junction. four teen miles from Selma. Sam Daniels shot and fatally wounded Wallace Elliott. Both are negroes. The shooting occurred at a pay party, which was being held in the neighborhood. Daniels walked up to Elliott and saying, T have come to kill you" fired at him at close range The ball took effect in the abdomen of the negro infietlng wound from which recovery Is exceedingly improbable. The wounded negro was brought to the city and car ried to the hospital. Daniels escaped.
 The pistol with which the killing was done has before secured a victim. Two years ago 1t was used to kill woman, Betsy Ann by name.
 Herzfeld Dies In Baltimore.
 A telegram reached the city this. after noon announcing ,-,e death of Levi Herz- field at hospital in that city. The de- ceased was one of the most prominent cit- izens of this section. He was stricken with paralysis while returning from the eastern markets and stopped in Balti-
  ter was with him when the end came. He leaves several brothers, one of which resides in Birmingham and two who live in Mobile. Besides his wife four daugh- ters and one son are left to mourn his loss. The remains are expected to reach Selma tomorrow night.
 Funeral of John Shanahan.
 ha fY.o Tob- T young man who was accidentally killed in Lake Charles. La, on Friday evening reached this city, his old home, yesterday morning, The funeral occurred in the afternoon from the Catholic church and was attended by the machinists union and the Knights of Columbus In a body. The floral oering was profuse and beauti- full.
 Council Knights of Columbus.
 At a late hour the organization of the local council, Knights of Columbus, was completed, the instituting ceremonies having been performed by large dele gation from Demopolis, Montgomery Mo- bile, Birmingham and Atlanta. The larg- est delegation was from Birmingham, thirty-five members of the order having come down in a special coach Sunday morning. Hon. Sterling A. Wood, state deputy of the order, and F. E. Iuhne, who represented the supreme council conducted the ceremonies.
 There were about forty candidates to take the degrees, the institution com meneing at 1 clock. The candidates all attended early mass and received the communion, then at 10:45 after the arrival of the out of town delegations a special high mass was said and the sermon be- ing preached by Rev. Rather O ODonnel of Mobile. a prominent and influential member of the order.
 The following are the officers of the local council as selected last night
 C. J. Hughes, grand knight; Daily F. Jacob, deputy grand knight; c. c. Far rel chancellor Alfred Mcclure financial secretary; c. c. DeBardelaben, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09

The Ase-Herald Eneravinu pen,r.. ment makes cood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
BUSY PREPARING
 FOR MANEUVERS 25,000 Men Will be on Bull
 Run Battlefield SHAM BATTLES EVERY DAY Grounds for Maneuvers Cover Over 100 Square Miles of Territory.
 President Will Review
 the Troops.
SHAM BATTLES EVERY DAY

Washington, August s.-An army of workmen directed from Washington Is now engaged in preparing the ground for the army maneuvers to take place be- tween September aAld 10 on the battle field of Virginia.
 Where the Union and Confederate war riors struggled at Bull Run and Hay Mar ket in the 60s camps are now being laid out for the young soldiers of today When the maneuvers are in full blast it is esti- mated that 25,0OO men will be engaged. Of this number 1t is estimated that 5000 will be regular soldiers, and the remain der state troops Three great camps will be established.
 Is Great Problem.
 The matter of conveying the soldiers and their outfits. tents. provisions and the thousand and one articles needed upon the maneuvering grounds Is a great prob- lem to be confronted. The Southern Rail- way company Is busy laying down tracks and constructing stations for the use of soldiers and their friends All told, the government has $1, 1,0000 ready to spend upon the maneuvers, if such sum is needed, but it Is not probable that 1t will cost as much as that The maneu- verlng area Is 65.0O0 acres, which, under the agreement made with the farmers of Virginia, Is to be leased at twenty cents an acre.
 In addition to that expense, the United States probably will be called upon to pay a few bills for damages to crops and stock. The amount of damages will be determined after the maneuvers are over by a board of adjudication, which will consist of three members who are to be appointed respectively by General Cor bin by the government of Virginia and by the farmers. The Southern Railroad company is spending s25,OO0 in laying tracks about the camp.
 Will Be Gala Day.
 On September 10 which probably will be the gala day of the maneuvers, there will be parade and review of the en- tire force by President Roosevelt and General Corbin commanding the depart ment of the east. There will be sham battles almost every day of the six be- tween state troops, or state troops and regulars upon some portion of the great quadrangle, which stretches over 10t square miles of territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09

Elegant passenger service to the South and East. Trains leave Mont. gomery at $50 A. M.. 400 P. NJ. and i:45 P. M. Through sleeper to Jack. sonville leaves Birmingham via L. $ N. at $40 P. M.
 j. A. TAYLOR. T. P. A.
 Montgomery. Ala
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22

wit: The "Center Star" the loca-
tion notice of which is recorded in
the Quartz Records of Baker county,
Oregon, in Volume an" at page
1877 thereof and the Center Star
Extension" the location notice of
which is recorded in the Quartz
Records of Baker County, Oregon.
in Volume "M" at page 1913 thereof
which notices were so recorded ON the
10th day of March, 1899. have en-
pended the sum of 500 per claim
ard upon each thereof for the years
of 1900. 1901. 1902, and 1903, that
said sums so expended each Near was
for the benefit, Improvement and
development of each thereof and as
the annual work. labor and improve.
ments as required by the laws of the
United States of America and of the
state of Oregon.
Aud you aud each of you are
further notified that should you fail.
or neglect To contribute and pay to
me. your co owner uf said claims your
proportioaate shares of such yearly
expenditures, which IL the sum of
s6G.66 2.3 each. for each of said
years above mentioned. amounting to
the sum of s266. GO % for each of
you tn so contribute or pay, within
ninety days from the date of the
first publication of this notice, and
In case of you and each of you failing
To so pay tn me the said sum, your
respective interest In said quartz
claims will become the property of
the undersigned as by law provided.
First date ot publication of this
notice being the 9th day of May,
1904. II. B. GRIFFIN.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22

could have disposed of half of his
holdingd year ago so that his net
returns would have been $4,000
cash, while he would sti II hold 500
shares, which would have yielded
S4.35O additional cash and be still
drawing 5000 per month, which is a
very good income on something that
cost nothing.
The cash received to date repre-
sents a profit of 1,167 per cent on
the original investment.
We could make similar showings
from the records of Ajax. Alice,
Butler-Iiberal, Bullion, Beck, Carl
sa, Centennial Eureka, Century,
Mercur, Daily, Daly-Judge, Galena,
Horn Silver, Lower Mammoth.
Mammoth, May Day, Ontario, Rocco
Hometsake, Sacramento, South
Swansea, Star Consolidated, Tetro,
Uncle Sam, Utah, Yankee Consoli-
dated and many others.
The present situation in the min
ing stock market IL nothing unusual
or unnatural. History repeats itself.
We may therefore look for very de-
cided change for the better before
many months. The various mining
camps of Utah were never yielding
more ore than thcy are now. The
output from the mines of this state
will reach almost $50, 100000 for
the present year and probably exceed
that sum. Money I'm the East is
easy aud rates are low. Many who
have lost heavily by their investments
in railroad and so.called industrial
stocks are turning to mining, which.
under careful and scientific manage
ment, Is looked upon as safer aud
good for larger returns. Instead,
of regarding the present
situation as utterly discouraging, IL
should be considered with favor as
a time to make profitable invest
ments. Salt Lake Mining Review.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
PETITION.

To the Hon. County Court of
Baker County State of Oregon: !:
We the undersigned actual majority
of the whole number of legal voters
of Unity precinct, hereby petition
your honorable body to grant
license to T.. IL. Hayes to
sell spirituous, malt, vinous
liqors, and hard Cider in
said precinct, ut their place of bust
ness In less quantities than one gallon
for the period of twelve months, said
place of business being on the
cJnnty road and near the Post
office which Is known as Unity.
Aud We further show that the
said place of business IL not with.
in one mile of any working mine.
Louis lift, +, Tiff, p. II. Tathrop
}. B. Hanohman. l.. l.. King. }. B.
Shaw, Alfred Whited, W. q. Yea
ger, Joseph Wham, otto Paus-
tian, Willsam IIaskin, q. G..
Whited. Geo. Greager, q. NJ. La
porte, Minor Gown, Riley ilardmau,
Peter Yoakman, Sam Perault, Geo.
q. Nelson, \. n. Elliot, VIM.
Wendt, Thos. }. Elms, Geo. W.
Elms. W. B. Mills.
Notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned will apply to the Honor
able County Court of Baker county
on the lst day of July, 1904, or as
soon thereafter as may suit the con
veDience of the court, for a license In
accordance with the tei ms ofthe above
petition.
r. II. HAYES.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
"NOTtCE OF PUBLICATION OF
SUMMONS"

In Justice Court for Sumpter Pre-.
cinct, Baker County, State Of Ore
gon.
George r.. Allen, Justice Of the
Peace.
II. ID. Griffin, Plaintiff. vs. Pat
Murry, Defendant.
To Pat MuIry, the above named
Defendant In the bove entitled act
ion. In the name of the State of
Oregon; you are hereby notified and
required to appear and answer or
plead to the Complaint filed In the
above entitled Cause and Court.
On or before the expiration of the
publication of this summons, to- wit
on or before the expiration of six
weeks (i2 days from and after the
date of first publication of this sum
mons, which il the 18th day Of May,
a. d., 1904. And you are further
hereby notified that IL yuu fail To so
appear, answer or plead 10 said com
plant, the Plaintiff will for want
of answer on plea thereto take de,
fault and Judgment against said debt
for the sum of Eighty Eight aud
% 100 dollars with interest on said
sum from the 18th day of August
1903, aud costs of this action and as
prayed for In plaintiffs complaint.
That this summons is published
pursuant To the order of the above
entitled Court, George II. Allen,
justice of the peace, made and en-
tered this nth day of May A. d.,
1904, directing that this summons be
published In the "Sumpter Weekly
Miner" Ia weekly newspaper pub.
lished in Sumpter, Baker county,
Oregon, of general circulation In
county aud state) once cash week for
six consecutive weeks (beiDg 7 publ
cations covering AZ days..
Date of order May, IL, 1904.
Date of first publication, May l8,
1904. GEO. r.. ALLEN,
Justice Of the Peace.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
D. T.. 4 n. SUMNER BOOK.

The hnu isome 1904 summer book,
"Restful Recreation Resorts, " issued
hy the passenger departeut of the
Oregon Railroad aud Navigation com.
pany, is just cut IL tells all about
the snmmerinn places o' the Columbia
river valley--a brief description If
the trips up and dowr he Columbia
river, to the mountains, teaches.
inland resorts and fountains of heal.
ing. whore they are and how To reach
them. The book has special dc.
signed front cover, printed In two
c>lors, and the inside pages are
splendidly illustrated by costly and
beautiful halftoues. \ copy of this
publication may he obtained by
sending two cents I'm stamps tn 4. l..
Craig, general Passenger agent of tho
Oregon Railroad and Navigation
company, Portland.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
IlMstR LAND ACT JUNE 3 sls. S0Tct foa
pu8ticATi0N
United States Land Oihce.
La Gfanie, oregon.

United States Land Office.
La Gfanie, oregon,
April 2sth. 100.
Notice Is hereby given that m compliance with the
provisions of the act ot congress o June 1873.
titled AN tor the sale OF timber lands In the state.
OF California. oregon, NeVada ana Washington Ter
ritofy. as extended TO all the Public Land states by
act Of August =. ISo7.
HARRY X. BUNKER.
OF Sumpter. county OF Baker. state Of Oregon. has
this day filed In this office his sworn statement No.
Ioso. tor the purchase OF the ~ y.
ani SWH SEX of section No. 40 In township
No. . south. range No ~ rwM. and Will
offer proof TO show that the land sought Is more
valuable Tor Its timber stone than tor agricultural
purposes. ana TO establish his claim to said ant be-
fore Chas. n. Chance. u. =. Commssonef. At
Sumpter. Oregon. on Saturday. the 10th DAY Of
July. 1904.
ne names as Witnesses; Morris n. Allen. Thoma.
Moore. Ralph Mead. AMI Van Redsselaer Mead,
all Of Sumpter. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to tile their claims In
this ofhce on or before said 10Th day OF July 1904.
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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 3. S,s. NOTICE FOR
PUet,cAvl0N
United States Land office.

United States Land office,
la Oranic. Oregon, June ., 1909. I
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions ot the act ot congress o June T. 1873, en-
titled An act tor the sale oi timber lands IN the states
oi California, oregon, Nevada AMI Washington Ter
titoty, ~ extended to all the Public Land States Nv
Nv act oi August =, lSoS.
JOHN 4. IilliMAN,
oi Sump,cf, county o' Rakct state oi Oregon, has
this jay filed IN this office his sworn statement No.
usa, Tor the purchase NJ the NJ NIt, MY NWt
ANA lot one oi Sec. inrp. No. ~ y, range No ~
lwM, ANA viii otter proof to show that the land
sought II more valuable tor It's ;mtcf
one than tor agricultural purposes, ani ,o cs,ar.
lNh hts Claim to saii land before Charles ~.
Chance, u -. Commissioner, ~ nj office u
Sumr,ct. Oicgonon "Wednesday. the ust iay OF
August. iooa
lie names ~ witnesses, William A. Green. Ralph
Mead. Van Rensselaer, Mead. Ihc y. Bergman.
all oi Sump,ct. Oregon,
ANY ana all persons claiming adversely the above
iesc,ihci lands are requested To tile their claims IN
this Office on ~ before saii rs, jav oi August.
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