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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Too Enthusiastic.
From Judge.

From Judge.
5 Marry met pleads the enamored
youth. II will make your life one long
day of sunshine and song. Roses shall
reach their ruby hands across your path
and bend to kiss you with their. trembling
lips. The radiance Of rare jewels shall
gladden. YOUR eyes, and the -wpndrous lus-
ter of rare fabrics shall ever lend their
charm to you. We shall feed upon the
honey of Hymettus and auaff the nectar
of the gods from a chalic of gold. You
shall
Harold she interrupted, "have you
contracted the Nilsola Telsa germ"
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SANBORN IS NOW
IN PRED|CAMENT
Fears Arrest Because of His
Two Wives
ADMITS FIRST MARRIAGE
Says He Thought 1t Was Not Legal Be-
cause Neither Himself Nor
His Bride Was Of
Age.
ADMITS FIRST MARRIAGE

New Orleans, February 13.-Lawrence
S. Sanborn, the young man who figured
in the sensational marriage ceremony in
Judge Downing's court on Thursday now
realizes the serious situation he has put
himself in as a result of Judge Down
ing,s signing of Miss Ohlsen's marriage
certificate and is in great apprehension
of arrest.
Sanborn and the first Mrs. Sanborn,
who was Miss Chase, appeared together
in Judge Downing's court. the former
exceedingly anxious to learn if the cere-
mony before Judge Downing was an ac-
complished event, and if it put him in
the attitude of having married both
women.
He was told that the ceremony was
considered to have taken place and that
the certificate had been signed and de-
livered to Miss Ohlsen.
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Fine DRINK
From the KansasCsty Star.

FTUm lHo FH1l8H5NIty 5fhf.
A Dodge CITY bo0tlesgor sdmffs yaat he
made most OF the stun he sold as whiskey,
His formula was: One gallon OF alcohol.
two gallons OF water. one pound of
ounce Of giycerine Boil the prrmss and
squeeze the Juice out. and tho Same with
the tobacco. and thoroughly mix. This.
he says proudly, makes fine drink. and
is warranted to do the work" He used to
keep II in Kerosene cans TO avoid stt-
picion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

The Old Plantation per
formers, selected by Mr.. Mil
ligan, are the cream of the
Profession. Two weeks. Sec
ond ave-, between 18th and
10th streets.
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DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,

Three-rourths OF
tho persons Win
come to me to gel
cured OF Syphilis.
Gonorrhoea. elect,
Structure. Lost
Manhood and other
private diseases
have tried to get
well by using 9TH
er means Why not
come AZ soon As
you md that you
are afflicted II
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The members of the board of directors
of the Y. NJ. C. A. are devoting every
Friday to raising money for the new
gymnasium building At a meeting two
weeks ago they all promised to give one
day a week to the canvass for funds
and on both Fridays since they have
been at work
On Friday a week ago there were ten
members of the board canvassng, and
they secured $40 in cash and promises
of more If they would call at a later date.
The ten members were divided into five
committees of two men each.
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men in st. Louis to whom young man
may apply for a position during the
fair? e. Is there a firm in the United
States that makes mineral rods to let
out on trial?
Ans.--Look at the advertising columns
of a St. Louis newspaper. (2.) Never heard
of one.
Colns.-It Is not possible to answer all
the inquiries about coins in detail. None
of the following, which have been in
quired about recently, have any value:
Half cent piece of 1904 and 1909 cent Of
1917 two-cent piece Of 1862. three-cent
piece of 1881. five-cent piece of 1927. 1910.
1885, 1865, ten-cent piece of 127. 1881. 1895,
quarters of 1893, 1896. 1854. half dollars
OF 1906, 1872 1918, 1924, 1928, 1929. 1884. 1887,
1854 1857 1876, 1893. dollar of 1882 gold dol
lar of 1851, gold half of 1913.
C. b. K-The numerous continental bills
you describe should be OF interest to lib
rares and museums So far as we know
there is nothing on which to base their
value.
c. B. H.--A husband has property In his
name. at his death will his wife Che has
children by former wife get this prop
erty provided he gives her a written con-
tract without witnesses or is a WIFI the
only legal way?
Ans-A will is the only safe way. A
contract is terminated by the death of
either party to it,
STANDARDIZATION long have gold brace
lets be worn? o. Where would | be like
1y to sell a handsome gold bracelet that
was taken from a southern home during
bn ri or9 ha act
places for residence for those Athlete,
with lung trouble, rheumatism or nervous
difficulties?
Ans.-Impossible to say. but bracelets
were worn long before clothes were.
G) Consult ieweler. S) Only the adj
vice Of a physician is worth considering in
this connection.
J.. J. T.--Nancy Hanks was the maiden
name of Abraham Lincoln's mother.
There Is no premium on the silver dollar
of 1890 because there was no such dollar.
The nickel of 1867 Is worth five cents.
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His Preference.
From Puck.

The Inquisitive Party-What is your IA
vorite health food, colonel?
Col. Corkright--Rye sub.
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Admitted the Ceremony.

Sanborn admitted that a ceremony had
been performed in an Episcopal church
in Brooklyn with himself and Miss Chase.
He said he was not prepared to say that
he had been married. He had been told
that as he and Miss Chase were both
under age the marriage was not legal.
He was a Harvard student at the time.
When he returned to Boston he said Il
he announced that he had been married
to Miss Chase and the Boston papers
printed stories of the wedding. Sanborn
said that ne was a protestant and Miss
Chase q Catholic and that since their
marriage Miss Chase was trying to have
him secure the blessing of priest upon
the ceremony which he had failed to do
Not Strictly Legal.
In the belief that his previous marriage
was not strictly legal one, Sanborn said
he had consented to have the ceremony
with Miss Ohlsen performed Miss Chase,
or Mrs. Sanborn, said she had the certi-
ficate issued in Brooklyn, but that San
born had prevented her from taking it
to Judge Downing. She promised to pro-
duce 1t during the day.
Miss Ohlsen has not been located to-
day.
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When the canvass started two weeks
ago there was about $1,000 in the Y. NJ.
c. A. treasury, and the additional $1757
makes total of s12.757 About $4,000 more
is needed to start work on the gymna-
sum- and the members of the board feel
very much encouraged. II they are as
successful every Friday for the next two
months as they were the first two days,
the entire amount will be raised.
>-><e~%~%~A~~>~
keep his promise? e. What is the area
of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Ans.-As you state the case, b could
not maintain an action against unless
there were witnesses and consideration
(2.) The area of the Atlantic Is 24,b36, 900
square miles, that of the Pacific 5O.sos,oOO
square miles.
S. c. T.-What is the address of Dr.
Adolph Lorenz. the eminent surgeon?
Ans.-Venna, Austria.
S. j. Tive have repeatedly stated that
foreign coins have no value in this coun-
try.
NJ. e. els there an English transla-
ton of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
Ans.-We believe there is, but cannot
place it. A bookseller should be able to
find it,
W. w M.-Please give me a rule to
find out how many pounds of dirt
wagon bed will hold whose dimensions
are given in feet?
Ans.-One way would be to find out
how many pounds cubic foot of the dirt
weighs, and then how many cubic feet
there were In the wagon bed. Multiply
one by the other and you get the result.
Stella B.-Please give me an estimate
of the cotton crop of the United States
up to next May.
Ans.-The crop of last year was 10. 1885,
326 bales. This was nearly $1,000 bales
more than that of 1901. This may help
you to make your own estimate.
e. ]. F.-what day was December 2,
1891?
Ans.-Wednesday.
e. V.-When and where was Bertha M.
Clay born? Is she still living? Kindly
give biogra phical sketch and name
few of her best known works.
Ans.-Bertha M. Clay is the pen-name
of Charlotte M. Braeme, a volumipous
writer of commonplace stories. We have
never seen a biographical sketch and do
not know that any of her works are
particularly well known. As-far as pos
sble your question was answered early in
November last.
e. F.-Where can I get a Worlds fair
guide?
Ans.-Ask the Publicity bureau, Worlds
Fair, St Louis The admission to the
fair will probably be fifty cents. A silver
dollar of 1895 is worth a dollar, OF course.
and no more.
Maid-To whom should I apply for
situation In hotel In st. LOUIS?
Ans.-Make application direct or
through one of the best employment
agencies. Both will be found advertised
in the st. Louis papers.
A. w. Wit is stated that Columbia
dollar of 1894 is good for a round trip
ticket to the ST. Louis fair. Is 1t true?
Ans.--It is not true. A dollar Of 1894
is as good and no better than any other
dollar.
C. C. S.-Please name some business
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TAKE 1T HOME WITH YOU.
The Magic window cleaner i
BIRMINGHAM PAINT AND GLASS co.
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We make all hinGi of cuts. The
ge-Herald Engraving Co.
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A. w. W.T. is stated that a Columbia
dollar of 1894 is good for round trip
ticket to the st. Louis fair Is 1t true?
Ans-It is not true. A dollar Of 1894
is as good and no better than any other
dollar.
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c. p. K.-The numerous continental bills
you describe should be OF interest to lib
rares and museums So far as we know
there is nothing on which to base their
value.
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Sam.-A promise to let B occupy one
of his stores, but failed to do so. The
promise was oral Can b compel A to
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Maid.-To whom should I apply for a
situation In a hotel In st. Louls?,
Ans.--Make application direct or
through one of the best employment
agencies. Both will be found advertised
in the st Louis papers.
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This column Is open to readers of the
Age-Herald and all inquiries addressed
to "Questions Answered" care The Age
Herald, will receive prompt attention.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08

presidential result was livelier yes
terday than at any other time during
the campaign. II is estimated that
nearly 100000 was wagered on
Broad street curb and in various ho-
tells. Leading odds were to l on
Roosevelt on the general result. and
to I that Roosevelt will carry New
York state. One man offered $50, 900
or any part of II at odds of 5 TO on
Roosevelt. without takers.
A Wall street house offered to bet
$4,000 even that Roosevelt will car
ny New York, New Jersey, Connect
cut, Indiana and West Virginia, but
there we're no takers.
Several private wagers are said
to have been made against Parker at
odds of to 1. One better placed
$4,000 against $4,000 that Parker
will carry New York state.
A Wall street firm put up $4,000
at odds of to that the president
will carry New York and announced
that he had $4,000 to place at the
same odds. On national and state is
sues Il is estimated that $4,000, 600
have been wagered in New York
city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
The Congressional Race.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. S.-Returns
received in Louisville up to noon
show that an ususually heavy vote is
being cast by both democrats and re-
publicans. The democrats claim the
state by twenty thousand, but no such
concession is being made by the re-
publioans. There is beautiful weather
and no trouble is reported from all
the counties. Shirley. democrat. Is
easily reelected to congress from
Louisville. and a report from Glas-
gov says Richardson is winning his
race handily.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
THE PRESIDENT VOTES.

Washington. Nov. S.-The nation
al capital is practically deserted of
qualified electors today. hundreds
having gone home to vote. The pres
ident left for oyster Day shortly af-
ter midnight; and will return to
Washington at GIG Tuesday even
ing. The usual arrangements have
been completed for receiving returns
at the White House.
At headquarters of both parties
last night the utmost confidence was
expressed as to the outlook. This
confidence is substantially expressed
in the betting on the results, which
has been heavier in Washington than
ever has been known. Odds on the
general result are five to one in fayol
of Roosevelt, but many wagers have
been made at shorter odds. Interest
of betters centers on New York, and
large sums have been wagered on the
result in that state. Odds of two to
one have been offered by the republi
cans that Roosevelt would carry his
home state and they have been ao.
cepted eagerly by democrats. Many
Wagers have been recorded on the re
suit also in Maryland and West vir.
ginia, but republican money is as
scarce on the former as democratic
money is on the latter.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
WIIISkEN WAR.
No Quotations win BE Posted Here.
after.

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. S.-No whiskey
quotations were posted on the board
of trade yesterday, and none viii b,
Hereafter, at least until the whiskey
is over. The independents announced
'oday that they had agreed among
themselves to maintain the basing
price at S1.24, and that no attention
will be paid to the price ofs1.23 a
announced by Col. Kingsinger. the
trust manager of this city. The wa
among the Independents therefore
mas. come TO temporary halt. job
bers are laying in large stocks at the
present price, realizing that when the
war is over the price will suddenl.
cap back to the old figure.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08

right wing Of the japanese army as
saulted Shojusan yesterday after
noon. Having carried the approach
es to that height. the assailants in
trenched themselves under the forts
In the evening the left wing deliver
ed an assault on Keewan, fighting its
way to the lower parapet. There the
japanese held their ground stub
bornly In the face OF Russian counter
attacks. Having been reinforced dur
ing the night. Russians charged down
upon the japanese and desperate
hand-to-hand conflicts ensued. The
japanese beat back the enemy and
destroyed two covered positions in
the fort moat. A japanese sub-lieu-
tenant with thirty volunteers then
succeeded In making his way to the
-ear of the fort. There he engage,
In personal conflict with Russian
officer and killed him. Having dis
covered two more defenses in the
rear moat. the sub-lieutenant with
drew his forces with loss of two
men.
Later In the night the advanced
position of japanese was taken and
retaken twice. The besiegers Sic-
oeoded in holding the approaches and
continued trenches connecting them
with the army's front parallel. At
dawn a number of dead were visible
on the slopes. Fort No. 6 north of
the new and old batteries in the left
center line of defense was captured
after severe fighting.
These operations have successful
ly driven an effective wedge into
the Russian center. Severe explo-
sions and extensive fires have oc-
CURED in the fortress within the last
few days. Total casualties of Japa-
nese In the late attacks we're LOO.
over 500 were killed up to October
90 The spirit of the men is magnifi-
cent. Firing Of all guns is wonder
fully effective.
The climax of the late lombard
ment came between 4 and 6 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. II was SUI
perb spectacle. Every fort of the
enemy was engaged and fighting in
the trenches was constant and severe.
The outposts of contending forces
were only forty feet apart. At one
O'Clock this morning one of the Japa-
nese trenches collapsed into a Rus
sian gallery. The enemy, being sur
prised underground, fled in confus-
ion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Tennessee Murderer CHI, us the
GalIOws.
Secured q Cord and Was Found
Dead the Following
Day.
SHORT NOTE
LEFT

Lewisburg, Tenn, nov. S.-Much
excitement was caused in Lewisburg
yesterday when il became known that
w. c. Brown, who recently killed
Nick Shaw at Chapel Hill, had hang
ed himself in the county Jail, where
he was confined awaiting trial at the
circuit court. which convenes this
month. Brown ate a hearty supper
and hanged himself in his cell some
time during the night. The deed was
deliberately planned.
Brown by some means secured two
small cords, which it is supposed
came tied around clothing brought
to him at the Jail. These cords he
tied to the lattice work in his cell
about is inches from the ceiling.
He then placed quilt upon the floor
and a chair upon the quilt, so as to
make no noise. He then got in the
chair. tied his feet together, put the
moose around his neck, tied his hands
Iogether and then kicked the chair
from under him and was found hang
ing, dead, in this position by Sheriff
Endsley yesterday morning. A Jury
Of inquest was Immediately summon
ID who decided that the deceased
came to his death at his own hands
Brown lived In much dread of his
trial, expressing the fear that he
tould not get a fair trial. About three
weeks ago he made an attempt to end
his life by an overdose of morphine.
jut was Unsuccessful.
Before committing the terrible
Iced Brown wrote short note %
sheriff Endsley. in which he thanked
aim for being so kind to him. lie saiu
ne was not sorry that no killed Shaw.
and would do the same thing over
again. lie said: 81 amt sorry of
killing that old brute and never will
be. viii give my life for my wife
and children any time. would
ruther die a thousand times as to let
him treat my family as he did. Mr..
Epdsley, please get all my things up
here and give to my wife"
Browns remains were taken to his
old home at Chapel Hill for burial.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Orderly IN Louisville.

Louisville. Ky. Nov. S.-The cleo
ton is more orderly than for years.
A heavy vote is being polled and
there is good weather. A heavy vote
is reported throughout the state. The
republican committee has secured
warrants from the federal court for
the arrest OF FIVE policemen charged
with offenses against the ballot.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Made Heroic Assault on Port
Arthur But il Failed.
japanese Vessel Reported Sunk In
the Harbor at Port Arthur
by Mine.
A BIG BATTLE IMMINENT

thcfoo, Nov. s.--Adyiccs from
Port Arthur state that the japanese
made n desperate attempt to capture
the Russian entertainments about
Liao Tishan.
After an hour bombardmcnt the
infantry charged repeatedly, hut was
moved down by the heavy Russian
fire. Finally the japanese abandoned
the attempt. after having sustained
heavy losses. Rc-inforccmcnts are
constantly arriving at Dalny. and
hurried Co the fighting line.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
BILLY Bryan at Work.

Lincoln. Neb. Nov S.-Wm. Jen-
nings Bryan voted early in Normal. a
suburb, then began betting out full
democratic vote. The precinct is re-
publican. but Bryan hopes to make a
good showing for Parker as a proof
of loyalty.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
ZIG BATTLE IMMINENT.

Mukdcn, Nov. S.-A great battle
II pending here and liable Ia occur
nj any time. All day Monday and
during the night heavy artillery firing
continued. Both armies are strength
ening their positions and awaiting
the attack. The Japs, Il Is consider
cd likely. will attack first, as they
have superior force.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
$4,000 20 $1,000 Bet.

Chicago. Nov. S.-Betting on the
result of the election was quite brisk
last night. The largest wager was
made by a number of trade men
against James Oleary, a bookmaker,
the brokers Offering $4,000 on
Roosevelt, against $1,000 on Parker.
Prevailing odds being on Roosevelt
at to 1. A number OF wagers on
New York were made at to 1 that
1t would go for Roosevelt
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Suspect Being Held.

Cincinnati, Nov. S.-John l.. Nc
Graw, of Chicago, who was sent to
the workhouse last Saturday for dis
orderly conduct, was arrested again
this morning and is being held or
suspicion of the murder of Miss Alma
Steinigeweg, who was murdered last
week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Archbishop's Funeral.

Cincinnati, Nov. S.-The funeral
o. the late Archbishop Elder occurred
this morning with imposing ceremo-
mics. Archbishop Moeller celebrated
pontifical mass and requiem. and Arch
bishop Keane, of Dubuque, preached
the funeral grafton. The cathedral
was crowded and many others were
unable to gain admission.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
At Port Arthur.

Chicago, Nov. S.-A special from
Dalny says: After three days con-
tinuous bombardment of Port Arthur.
which caused extensive destruction
of Shojusan and Niryusan forts. In
The west center of the Russian line of
defense, also to Keewan fort, Ithe
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
GOOD WEATHER EVERYWHERE

Washington, Nov. s.--lteports re-
,cived from all over the country state
that good weather prevails, and es.
pecially large vote il being polled
everywhere. This Is true particular
~ Of the states considered doubtful.
No serious trouble has been reported.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
JAPANESE VESSEL SUNK.

Shanghai, Nov. s.-i,cports have
reached here that Japanese warship
IN the harbor at Port Arthur struck
n mine and went down. This may
prove u belated statement of the re-
cent announcement Of the Shasumi
striking mine In Port Arthur bar-
Tor.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Also In Illinois.

Chicago. Ill.,, Nov. S.-Illinois is
polling an unusually heavy vote. ac-
cording to reports. The republicans
claim the state by good majority.
No serious disturbances are reported
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Battle OF the Ballots Over---Result Soon
to be Known.
Everything Points to Roosevelt Weather and
Big Vote Reported.
CONTESTS in SOME STATES HAVE BEEN BITTER

New York. Nov. s.-The election
is proceeding quietly and rapidly.
The ballots are being cast at the rate
Of one a minute In many election dis
tIicis. Few arrests were made for
Illegal voting during the early hours
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
One MAN KILLED
IN A CAR WRECK
Several Others Injured i'm a Gin
cinnati Collision.
Impressive Funeral Services Of Arch.
bishop Elder at Cincinnati
Today.
MURDERER SUSPECT ARRESTED

Cincinnati, Nov S.--A Cincinnati
Traction car collided with Rapid
Railway car ON Gilbert avenue hill
this morning. One man was killed
and several seriously injured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
Heavy In Ohio.

Columbus. o.. Nov. S.-Reports
from all over Ohio indicate a heavy
vote The republican majority will
probably be 10000. but democrats
hope to gain several congressman.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08

San Francisco, Nov. S.-rhe whal-
ing steamer Belvedere. Capt. Tilton
has arrived here. twenty-three days
put from Fox Island. Her catch Is
reported to have been $3.50 pound
If bone.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-08
rAGGART cor our THE VOTE.

indianapolis, Nov. s.--Wearicd by
his campaign efforts, senator Fair
banks slept until almost noon today.
Democratic Chairman Taggart was
at work early and nine-tcnths of the
voters In his precinct had cast their
BALLOTS before $3.50 o'clock.