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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
Risks Life to Save Men.

Had it not been for the presence Of
mind of e. A. Pike, assistant superin-
tendent, fifty miners in the Illinois mine,
near North Freedom, would have been
hurled into eternity. The room at the
bottom Of the mine, in which 1000
pounds of dynamite was stored, caught
fire from a candle Pike ran into the
burning room, facing instant death,
grasped two sticks of dynamite which
had become ignited and smothered them
in a pail of water He then re-entered
the room and was successful in eXtin-
gushing the flames.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
A Princes One Fish.

read recently that Prince Arthur
of Connaught had had days salmon
fishing in Scotland and had caught
only one fish. An admission of this
sort is quite contrary to piscatorial
ethics. A mere commoner would not
have been expected to make so bold
an announcement. He would have
called it ten at least, or if he had
been tied down to single capture by
the presence Of eye witnesses his fish
would certainly have assumed noble
propor.ions.-Black and White.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
Fire PeriIs Two Rivers.

Fire which threatened the destruction
of the town for time started in the
plant of the Two Rivers Manufacturing
Company. The immense dry kilns and
the old sawmill of the company were
destroyed, and the gale swept the blaze
on to four other manufacturing plants
five blocks away. A special train brought
the Manitowoc firemen to the aid of the
local department, and the flames were
checked The loss is estimated at $751;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
Boy Saved by a Spike.

A Madison boy named Hales climbed
to the top Of a 65-foot electric light pole
and touched wire carrying 5000 volts.
His hand was burned and he let go, fall
ing about fifty feet, when his clothes
caught on spike. He hung there until
rescued. His only injuries were his
burns, despite the fact that he had two
escapes from death in the interval of a
minute
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
Rich Farmer. Wants wife.

Arthur Middleton, farmer near Mad
ison, with 100. acres of land, wants O.
wife,, preferably Milwaukee girl, say
ing that they are more apt to be true
girls. He is the son of the man after
whom the town Of Middleton is named
and is in earnest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-07
Racing Man Takes Poison.

William Neumeister, proprietor of the
Neumcister. race track, twice tried to
commit suicide in La Crosse. Despond-
ent over the failure Of his 100000 rae
ing scheme and subsequent losses, he took
morphine. The drug was mixed with an
emetic, and he recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
MICHIGAN NAMES
 SAFE DELEGATES

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 1S.-As was expected, the only contest in the state republican convention held here today de- veloped on the question of primary re- form involving the nomination of ean- didates for state officers, the legislature and congress. by direct vote of the peo- pie. The anti-primary reform element scored a decisive victory. Delegates at large to the national republican conyen- tion were elected unanimously as fol- lows:
 Dexter Ferry of Detroit, Ralph Love land of Saginaw. T. J. O'Brien of Grand Rapids and Capt. Thomas Walters of Ishpemins.
 The platform enthusiastically endorsed the policy and administration of Presi- dent Roosevelt.
 On the subject of tariff, the platform says: sd
 We recognize that the requirements of yesterday may need notifications to meet the demands of today and tomorrow, and in the formulation of such notifications we only wish to insist that no back ward steps in party policy shall be taken"
 The plat atform also declares
 We have no sympathy or favor for any so-called reform of reciprocity which would open the markets of the United States to any competitors for free en- try of goods which we manufacture to the full extent of the home markets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

majority such as Cleveland had in 1892. The tendencies all over the country Ia towards democratic administration. owing partially to the immense expendi- lures of the republican administration. I believe that the drift of affairs Is towards an eastern man for the nominee.
 'It looks now as if Parker will get the nomination, but I think Olney would be an excellent choice.
 T was in New York recently and saw a large number of people, and l believe the entire east will go democratic. I think that New York state will be dem ocratic in both state and national poll ties in the coming elections. An eastern nominee would tend to nsolida>e the party. People from all parts of the coun- try are talking now as they have never talked before regarding the chances of the democrats to win.
 We need man who has the confidence of the financial world the merchants and dealers. I do not mean by this so much the Wall street people, but also the bank CT, business man and merchant through out the entire country. These classes or people in my opinion will rally around the proper man and he will get an over whelmng majority over the republican nominee. Tn my opinion it would be landslide for the democrats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
HITCH IN PULLMAN
 POSTOFFICE CASE
RICH PHOSPHATE AND IRON ORE DEPOSITS HAVE BEEN DIsCov- FRED NEAR cULLMAN-PRoP- ERTY WILL BE DEVELOPED.

Cullman May 1s-(Special) = There seems to be a hitch somewhere along the line in the Cullman postoffice matter It has been generally understood that Mir John Sufferer would receive the appoint ment as postmaster at Cullman immedi- ately following the state republican con- vention This matter has been hanging fire since last January, when Miss Lorena Hays term of office expired. The appoint ment Of her successor has been held up for some purpose, presumably political
 It is understood here that MT Sufferers recommendation was forwarded to MT. Roosevelt in day or two after the ad- journment of the state convention by J. o. Thompson, one of the referees. Now James J. Curtis of Birmingham for some cause, has seen fit to oppose the appoint ment of MT. Sufferer, and Is working energetically to that end He may suc- eeed in delaying the appointment for a time, but 1t seems to be certainty that MT. Sufferer will get the appointment when 1t is made MT. Sufferer has the assurances of the republican referees that everything is all right.
 Rich phosphate and Iron ore deposits have been discovered near Cullman. Ex- perts are making investigations, and if the deposits are found to be as extensive as they appear the property will be de- veloped at once.
 Specimens have been sent away for an- alysis, and a report Is expected daily Some new coal fields in the west part of the county will be developed shortly Cu,lman has lots of good mineral prop erty that will be extensively worked in the near future.
 Mrs. Mccoy, wife of John T. Mccoy. a very prominent citizen of Logan, in this county, was carried to the state sanitar- ium at Tuscaloosa today by her husband and Deputy Sheriff J. H, Dunlap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
ENGINEERS ACT IN
 THE MADDEN MATTER
RESOLUTION PASSED ASKS ROOSEVELT TO URGE DECISION FAVORABLE TO THIRD ASSIST. ANT POSTMASTER GENERAL.

Los Angeles, Gal, May 1S-The conven- tion of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers continued in executive session today and adjourned without having made public any of the proceedings of the day. Although several days will elapse before the convention will reach the work of eleotng grand officers, there is much talk of the probable candidates.
 The present grand chief engineer, W. S. Stone, Is candidate for reelection. Oth- CT candidates for the position are l. F Milis or Pittsburg and M. IT. Shay of Youngstown, O. It Is denied that J. c. Curr1e present grand assistant engineer VIII De candidate for the office of grand chlef, notwithstanding that he has been frequently mentioned for the office.
 The convention has by unanimous vote passed resolution requesting President Roosevelt to urge decision by the postal investigating committee in the case of Third Assistant Postmaster General D. c. Madden, who is an honorary member of the order. The resolution Is as follows:
 In the case of Hon. c. E. Madden, third assistant postmaster general, MT Mad den being an honorary member of this body, we note by reports in the daily press that the courts have sustained MT Madden fully in every particular There- fore, be it
 Resolved, That the honorable Presi- dent be requested by this body, if not in- compatible with public interests, to cause decision to be rendered by the investi- gating committee in the case of Brother Madden, relieving him from the suspense that has hung over him Tor so long period"
 copy of the resolution was ordered to be forwarded to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
OF E. E. FORBES CO.,,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.,
Continues and People of the South Buy Pianos Cheaper Than They Have Ever
 Known Before.

The D. B. Forbes Piano Company's sale of the Frank c. Fite pianos con tinues, and a great many people from all parts of the south have already availed themselves of the opportunity to buy at about factory cost high-class pianos. Some of them have paid cash and others have preferred to take ad- vantage of our part cash and long time payment. We have sold pianos in every part of Alabama and in a good many instances In Georgia, Florida, Missis- sippi, South Carolina and Louisiana, and even Texas. The advantage of this sale, besides the one of saving money, is that the prices are marked plainly oh every plano and the same price is made every one, so that a person may buy a piano by mail just as cheap and just as satisfactorily as a person who lives in Birmingham, and then, too they run no risk, as every piano in this sale is guaranteed as represented or money refunded. People from a distance have been able to save $75 10 $100 even after paying the freight Besides the new pianos, there Is a large stock of secondhand pianos and organs, which may be bought on a basis of s10 cash and s2.50 per month for pianos and organs that range from $25 to $90 each. Not only that. but any of these pianos or organs will be taken back within five years and ex changed for an upright piano if the purchaser prefers. No matter in what part of the state or in what part of the south you live, If you want to own piano you should buy one in this sale, for people from every part and every section of the south are availing themselves of this opportunity
 We want to hear from you. Tell Us what you want, and back in the next mail will come all the information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Were Afraid to Adjourn.

Senator Huchell of Superior, then moved that the temporary orga lzation be made permanent. Emmerett M. Hicks of Osh- kosh moved to adjourn to o'clock. The motion was lost because of fear upon the part of Lafolette men had their oppo- nents would take possession of the hall and hold a trump convention
 A majority of the Barsch delegates de- clined to vote while the Cook delegates acted upon their determination not to participate in the convention. The vote carried 574 5-6 to 129 2-3 in favor of per- manent organization.
 r. w. Chynoth of Madison then moved that the chair appoint committee on resolutions and an adjournment of few minutes was taken. The committee was named by the chair. Adjournment was taken until o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Emmett R. Hicks, manager of the Cook county delegations defined the po- sition of those delegates with this state ment:
 we will not bolt this convention, but we will not participate in any organiza- ton illegal as this is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that the board of revenue of Jefferson county, Alabama have ordered an election, to be held in Jefferson county, Alabama on the 2oth day of June, 1904 at the established vot- ing places in said county, for the purpose of the qualified electors Of said county voting upon and deciding the question as to whether or not the bonds of said county, to the amount of $100.Oo0 shall be issued for the purpose of constructing an additional courthouse for the county: said courthouse to be built in the city of Birmingham on land now owned by the county in the same block wherein the present courthouse is now situated
 The amount of the proposed bond issue is $1oo, 900. The rate of interest proposed to be paid Is 41h per cent her annum inter- est being payable semi-annually,
 The time for which said bonds shall run Is nxed at thirty years from the 1st day of July, 1904. the said bonds to bear date as of the 1st day of July 1904; and, as stated. the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued Is for the building or construction of an additional courthouse for the county in the city of Birming- ham on land now owned by the county in the same block wherein the present court house is now situated.
 A. J. TARRANT, President of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson County. 5-12-thur-4t Try The Age-Heraid Engraving depart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Idaho Gets in Line.

Pocatello, Idaho, May 1S.-The republi- can convention today elected the follow ing delegates to the national convention: United States Senator w, P. Heyburn c. J. Hall of Grangeville, W. E. Borah of Boise. F. R. Gooding of Shoshone, D. w. Stanrod of Pocatello and J. M, Stew ems of Blackfoot Stanrod is the Idaho member of the republican national com mittee, and Gooding Is the chairman of the state republican committee. The reso- lutions endorse Roosevelt for nomina- tion for President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
perlIs of oseIf-Doctorins."
From the Lancet.

Large numbers of people in prosperous circumstances die as sexagenarians from maladies which are evidences of degener- alton and of premature senility, while many who pass this period go on to enter upon an eighth or ninth decade of life. The former class comprise those who have lived without restraint of their ap- petites and who have sought to allay some of the consequences by self-medi- cation while the latter class comprise those who have lived reasonably and who if annoyed by imperfect digestion, have sought relief by abandoning the errors from which 1t sprang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
California for Roosevelt.

Sacramento, Cal, May 1S.-The repub- lican state convention adopted a plat form which endorses President Roosevelt. The following were elected delegates-at- large to the national convention: Govern or George c. Pardee. John D. Spreckles, proprietor of the San Francisco Call; George Wright of San Francisco and J. w. Mckinley of Lost Angeles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
REPUBLICANS ARE UNANIMOUS
 IN ENDORSING ADMINISTRATION
(continued from Flrst Paael

-------~--------~--~~-- gates at large to the national conVen- ton.
 The time of the convention from 3 o'clock until 5:45 was taken up in voting on motions to substitute the minority re- port for the majority report in the various contested delegations. In each instance the minority lost by about the same vote, 6bd to 47o.
 The majority report was then adopted as a whole, 564 5-9 to 470 1-6
 The time for bolt of the anti-third termers had arrived, and M. G. Jeffers of Janesville tnen announced that con ference of the anti-third termers would be held at the Fuller opera house at S:30 tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
American Architecture.

Report of O. Ronley of the Mosely Com
 mission.
 Some of the private houses of settled and cultured people in Boston. New York Baltimore and Washington are as good our best. One of the most refined and dgnifled of their great homes is the White House. Compared with the tawdry op- pressive glitter and real vulgarity of some of our palaces the White House is a model of what a home for the President of a great people should be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points in Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May Sl 1904 Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation, detailed information. etc apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 617
 J, c. LUSK, 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
With the Old Masters.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
 Chaucer was sitting in his apartments. playing sevenup with his valet
 Why aren't you at work?' asked friend who dropped in. -
 Whats the use?' said Chaucer. The United Proofreaders have boycotted me on account of my spelling"
 So saying, he turned jack and went out.
 .Dante was putting the finishing touches on his Inferno"
 Have you made it a wicked enough placer asked the publisher.
 I'm afraid not" admitted Dante, but you might get Doc Parkhurst to revise the MS"
 Touching the publisher for fifty, he went out to play the ponies.
 Coleridge had completed 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
 q don't understand it," said his room mate.
 Don't you see' explained Coleridge. the albatross was shot and the mariner was only half shot.
 Chuckling at his jest, he smoked an- other pill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 CLOSE TOMORROW
MERIDIAN SCHOOLS HAVE HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR-G. w. MINNIs IS BURIED WITH MA SONIC HoNoRS.

Meridian May 1S.-(Special. )-The final examinations of the Meridian public schools were concluded today. The close of very successful school year, under the superintendency of Prof. I. c. Cant, will take place Friday and the graduat- ing exercises will take place at the local opera house. Public exercises will be held at all the school buildings In the city tomorrow morning to which the pub lie has been invited,
 The session has been very satisfactory in spite of the epidemics of measles, grip and kindred diseases and the schools have had the largest enrolment in his- tory, about 2500 white pupils being in att tendance for the term. The graduating class will be the largest ever turned out here and the largest ever turned out in any city in the state, consisting of nine teen young ladies and thirteen young men.
 The funeral of G. w. McInns, an old and respected citizen of Meridian took place this afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge and religious services conducted by the Rev M. M. Block of the Methodist church. assisted by the Rev. w M Sullivan. Mir McInnis died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home in this city and was found lifeless In his garden where he had gone to look after some work He met with an accident about two years ago in which one of his legs was injured and has not been very strong since
 He was S3 years of age ana came to this city from Green county, this state, when he was a boy. He leaves five daughters, Miss Mamie McInnis, Mrs. Sallie Harri- son. Mrs. Charles P. Dement,, Mrs T. J. McLemore, Mrs. w. c. Dunn of Tenn pie, Tex, Mrs. Malinda Walker of Zero, and one son, MT. IT. c. McInnis of La mora Bridge, La. MT. McInnis was a Confederate war veteran and served throughout the war, taking part in the siege of Vicksburg and battles in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

T the approaching commencement "A the State university for the first time in its history will confer the degree of master of science upon a wo- man. Miss Anne T. Hunter, a girl not yet twenty-one, Is the fortunate recipient of this well deserved honor.
 Last year Miss Hunter took the degree of B. s.. and her record was so fine that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Roosevelt Is cheered.

Fargo, N D., May 1S.-When State Chairman Hanna called the republican state convention to order shortly before noon today, nearly everyone of the 800 delegates was in his seat. While he was rapping for order large curtain on the back of the stage was dropped. present. ing to the delegates view a picture of President Roosevelt on horseback as a cowboy as the central figure. Thereup- on the delegates became wildly enthus- iastic. After the appointment of commit tees a recess was taken until O oclocx this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
A Large Job on Hand.

From the Springfield Republican.
 Of all the wretched men in Russia the one who deserves the most sympathy, perhaps, is the finance minister. There is no glory in war for the one who has to meet the bills without ruining the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Ohio Is Harmonious.

Columbus, O., May 1S.-The republican state convention reconvened here today with a small attendance outside of the a51 delegates. Natural gas fires through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Atlanta May Tax Professional Ball.

Atlanta. May 1S.-Atlanta proposes to tax professional baseball. An ordinance has been introduced in council to make the owner of the Atlanta franchise pay $50 license and 5 per cent on his gross receipts. Abner Powell owner of the franchise, at present pays no taxes to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
About Pa and Ma.
le Butte Inter Mountain.

From the Butte Inter Mountain.
 Mrs. Spouser-John, dIdn-t I hear you slipping upstairs at o'clock this morn- ing?
 MT. Spouser-Not on your life That was when I slipped down after crawling half way up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
From Punch.


 Husband-in-W Waiting-1 must take you at the halls. Wife-Is she good? Husband--Greati She puts on her hat in less than fifteen minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Did your wife say you might come out this evening?
 She said nothing of the kind. didn't go home to supper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Democratic Prospects Bright.

Tn regard to national politics, I think that the democratic party has the best chance to win 1t has had since 1892, and l would not be surprised to see the party carry the country with an overwhelming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

On and after Tuesday. May l7th, all cars which at pres ent use the 22d street bridge will use the 2Oth street cross ing until further notice.
 B. R., L. & F. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

Tate Springs-The south's most famous resort. Are you going this summer? See advertisement. 5-12-tf-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
2O9- 2ll N. 18th S.

Positively the last of those Moore & Handley Razors; choice, 75c each. BIRMINGHAM GUN AND KEY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Worlds Eair-st. IouIs.

Tickets at low rates now on sale For particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent. 4-30-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

From the Philadelphia Press
 Wife-John, you've been drinking. oh I can tell. Husband-Well don't 60 it. m'dear Let'sh keep 1t family shecret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

from keeping on their overcoats. While the weather was unfavorable there was little in the convention proceedings to at tract crowds. There were contests for only two men or places on the ticket and no prospect for such oratorical entertain ment as was given yesterday by Senators Foraker and Dick
 As the temporary organization was made permanent Governor Herrick again presided. The reports of the committees were soon adopted without incident in- cluding that of the committee on resolu- tions presented by its chairman, Sena- tor Dick, who received an ovation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
From the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader.
 Mrs. Jilson-Isn't 1t Just too disgustin' to hear that MT. Rubson call his wife angel? Old Jilson-To him she IS, theoretically speaking, for she has all the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

The Age-Herald Engraving Depart. ment makes : pod cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

for only the second time in it's history the university bestows a fellowship up- on a woman. Miss Hunter has also re- ceived the high compliment of selection as one of the teachers for the university summer school.
 Miss Hunter is from Livingston and her preparation for the university was made entirely at the Alabama Normal col lege of that town.