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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

consider the advantages of a new railroad to be built from vicksburg, Miss, to Birmingham.
 An invitation was received asking the club to send representatives to the Ma tional Irrigation association at Fl Paso, Tex.
 The club was also asked to appoint a committee on national arbitration.
 Industrial Agents.
 It was decided to entertain the indus- taial agents of many railroads who will be here November IS. They will be taken on trip around the horn and given a lunch on the train.
 Eli P Smith, chairman of the commit tee on the placing of the Vulcan statue in Birmingham reported in writing that a committee had been appointed by the city to work with the Commercial club but as yet the board of revenue had not considered the matter, as new members go into office next week and the old memebrs preferred to leave 1t to the new board. For this reason he asked for fur ther time. which was granted.
 New Railroad.
 B.. F. Roden made very encouraging report on the work of the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad company. He said that the contract had been let, and that $50O.0OO had been raised to begin the work. Engineers in charge of MT. Montgomery had already completed a sur vey out of Birmingham to a mile or so below Bessemer. This road will penetrate the Blue Creek coal fields. MT. Roden said that the construction company which had the contract was backed by the peo- pie who built the subway in New York: He said that this road might be able to take the place of the Birmingham, Hunts vile and Gulf road, as 1t would go to Florence.
 MT Nelson stated that a company wanted to erect plant in Birmingham for the manufacture of gin brushes, but wanted the club to take 5000 of 6 per cent bonds It was decided that there would be no trouble in raising the money as the proposition was a good one.
 Prior to the meeting of the club the directors held meeting but nothing out side of routine work was done. c. D.. Cleary was elected a member of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
GUARDS ARE REMOVED.
Sheriff Burgln Calls In Deputies From
 Republic, Sayreton and Thomas.

Sheriff Andrew W. Burgin has recalled the special deputies who have been on guard duty at Republic, Sayreton and Thomas, for several weeks past. The deputies at these three places have been guarding the properties of the Republic Iron and Steel company. It is understood no more special deputise will be sent out from the sheriffs office as everything is reported quiet in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
BUYS TIMBER LANDS.
Chicago Syndicate Purchases 12,ooo
 Acres in West Alabama.

A Chicago syndicate has purchased from c. A. Williams of Chicago, W. P. Jordan of Russellville and J. J. Dickson, tract of land containing 12,O00 acres In West Alabama. It is understood the considera- ton paid for the tand was s6O0OO.
 The land is covered with pine, and 1t Is understood that the syndicate will com mence to develop the tract early next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
Revival Services.

The Rev s. B. Webb, who has been conducting a revival at the Second Pres byterian church, will occupy the pulpit at both morning and evening services to- morrow. The revival will continue for an- other week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

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 BANK IT systematically, and you will soon ind it of great advantage to you. At Our Bank you can always be sure of bus inesslike dealings and courteous treat ment.
 Don't forge. we pay f per cent in- terest on savings deposits. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
DUNCAN'S WIFE IS
 STILL VERY ACTIVE
SHE IS WORKING HARD TO HAVE
 DUNcAN'S DEATH SENTENCE
 coMMUTED-ATToRNEY w. H. DENsoN MAKES A STATEMENT.

The wife os Frank Duncan continues to exert her efforts toward having the sent ence of her husband, who is condemned to be hanged November 25, commuted by the governor. She has called recently up- on several officials both county and city, begging for sympathy and aid an is still hopeful that the governor will extend exc cutive clemency to her husband.
 In reply to a report that had gained some currency to the effect that Col w. H. Denson. who represents Duncan has given up the case, the attorney in a statement yesterday said:
 T was employed by Duncan, or rather permitted myself to me employed, sole ly to prosecute the legal phase of the case. have nothing to do with the peti- tion which IS being circulated in his be- half My only connection with the case is to look up the writ of error and to take In hand such things connected with 1t as transpireJ in the courts of justice. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
THIEVES MAKE
RICH STRIKE.
Get Jewelry Valued at $1,000 and
$500 in Cash at Doctor Flem-
ing's Home.

Jewelry valued at about 500 and $50
in cash were stolen by burglars who broke
into the home of Doctor Albert W. F7em-
ing at No. 41Se Manchester avenue Sunday
night while the family were away from
home.
The jewelry was hidden in a wardrobe
and the cash in Il dresser drawer. A
savings bank containing about Sc was not
overlooked by the thieves. The police
believe the burglary was committed by
some person acquainted with the prem
ises who had knowledge Of the absence
of the family.
Seven rings. six OF which were set with
diamonds and other stones; a diamond
sunburst, two pairs Of diamond earrings.
a lady's gold watch and chain and sew
eral small articles of jewelry were among
the articles taken.
Entrance was gained through the ktch-
en- window. which was broken open by
the thieves. Once inside, they found the
door leading to the front part OF the
house locked, but TN Unattached uansom
above It afforded them the means of get
ting into that portion of the house where
the money and jewels were secreted-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
COLLINS TAKEN TO UNION.
Condemned Man Says: II Guess
I'll Never See st. Louis Again"

George coInns) with one wrist hand
cuffed to that |of Jailer awson. babe
farewell to guards and friends among the
prisoners in the City Jail yesterday morn
ing as he was led from his cell to be taken
to Union, where he is sentenced to be
hanged Saturday.
Sheriff Bruch and Deputy Sheriff Frank
Weatherfcrd were in charge of the pis-
oner. Pfnkerton Detectives Daugherty of
New York n C~harlsworth of Chicago 40
companied the Sheriff, his deputy and
Jailer Dawson who goes as a witness to
Union.
said Collins as he stepped into the partol
wagon and waved his hand to the crowd
that had gathered to get a last glimpse
of the bank robber who, with Bill Rudolph
now on trial at Union, is charged with
numbering Detective Charles Schumacher
of the Pinkerton agency.
Nellie ~Rudolph-Allen and Mrs. Frank
Rudolph, sister and mother OF his partner
in crime, went to Union on the same train
with Collins. He greeted them pleasant
ly. They go as witnesses in behai OF
Rudolph.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
All Members but One Are Far
mers From County Where the
Bandit Was Rearer.
GEORGE COLLINS IN UNION.
Is Placed in a Cell as Far Re-
moved as Possible From His
Former Confederate and
Both are Guarded.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Union. Mo. March I.-The jury which
will try William Rudolph for the MUIR
der OF a Pinkerton detective was selected
this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
1t is composed Of c. R. Cordell, Fritz
ooermeyer, John Pohlmann. Frank Roe
der. Arthur Stienker. F. ". Gotten
stroeter. II. H. Kemper. Chris Gerling,
John Voesbrink. Louis Ahrensmeyer, Au-
gust Bargen n Fritz Eggert.
They are ali farmers, with the exception
Of Gottenstroeter, who recently gave up
his farm to go into business. All of them,
too. excepting Cordell. are from the west
ern part Of the county.
Rudolph was brought into the courtroom
a few minute before the Jurors names
were announced. He maintained his calm
bearing. n seemed to scan the faces OF
spectators. seeking to recognize a~cquain-
tances. After the jury was called to the
box and sworn. its members were taken to
q room in the Courthouse which has been
prepared for them. They were locked up
by the Sheriff.
Rudolph was taken back to Jail. His
case win be called the first thing in the
morning, and after the reading of the
indictment and the statements of counsel,
the taking of testimony will be begun.
COLLINS ARRIVES.
Sheriff Bruoh and Jailer Dawson ar
rived at 1 o'clock this afternoon from st.
Louis. having with them George Collins.
Rudolph's former confederate. Helping
to guard Collins on the train were Detect
ives Charlesworth and Mcguire of Chi
cago.
Collins was driven to the jail and placed
IN a cell as far removed as possible from
that occupied by Rudolph. Both of the
men were closely guarded night and day.
Rudolph's mother and two sisters came
up on the same train that brought Col
Inns. They were allowed to see Rudolph
for a very few minutes Several of Ru-
dolph's more distant relatives have been
in town all day, and some OF them are
witnesses at the trial.
The streets nave been crowded all day
and the courtroom was packed at Q O'Clock
when the defendant was brought into the
prisoners box. There has, however. been
no demonstration Of any kind.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
FUNERAL OF MISS PATTERSON.
Services Will Be Held at st.
Francis Xavier's Church.

The funeral of Miss Marie Emily Pat
terson. who died in Paris. France. March
9, will take place this morning at st.
Francis Xavier's Church. The Reverend
Father Henry C. Bronsgeest, S. j.. will
oficiate. The interment, which will be
private, will be in Calvary Cemetery, in
the Patterson family vault.
The pallbearers will be Commodore z.
r. Wallace, retired, of Washington, d.
c., a brother-in-law of Miss Patterson;
John F. Lee, Pierre Chouteau, Frank
H%irschberg, J.. l.. Hornsby, Paul Baker.
Theophile Papin and Howard Benoist.
Miss Patterson is survived by two Sis
tiers. Mrs. Wallace n Baroness dan
chald Of Paris Henry P. Phipps Of Nor
ristown, n. J., a nephew of Miss Patter-
son, accompanied the body from New
York to St Louis.
Miss Patterson was one Of the richest
women in St. Louis, and, although she
claimed this city as her home, had spent
much of her life in foreign travel.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
PREFERS DEATH TO HOME.
Anna Riley Attempts to Kill Her
self With Acid.

Because. she says, her mother compelled
her to remain at home. Anna Riley. is
years old. of No. 1928 Franklin avenue be-
came Respondent and last night attempted
to commit suicide by swallowing carbolic
acid.
At the City Hospital the physicians
stated that the girl would recover. Mrs.
Riley said last night that her daughter
was i~ncorrigible, and asked that she De
held a prisoner at the hospital. She de-
sires that she be sent TO the House of
the Good Shepherd.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
NEW ENGLAND EARTHQUAKE
SEVEREST IN MANY YEARS.
Trembling Noticed Over Wide Area,
Extending From Connecticut In
to Canadian Provinces.

Boston. March 21.-Reports received from
various parts of New England indicate
that to-day's earthquake shock was felt
in nearly all sections of New England and
the maritime provinces of Canada.
TIL extent and severity of the distur-
bance. astronomers say, show that it was
the most remarkable in twenty years.
Calais, Me-. reported that buildings were
rocked so as to shake pictures from the
walls. From his point to Hartford, Conn,
including all parts OF New Hampshire and
Vermont. ast well as Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island. the trembling of the earth
was noted. .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
ADDITIONAL SIGNS ON CARS.
Transit Company to Have Side
Letters on Olive Street Coaches.

The Transit Company is putting signs
on its Olive street cars which will do away
with the ancient bother Of having the pas
senger inquire what car is this?' after
he has secured a seat.
On the through" Olive cars. the word
through" will be painted on each OF the
back windows and on the side of the car.
so that 1t will not be necessary to look at
the front sign to discover whether the
car is the one desired.
At present all cars are alike, with the
exception Of the sign over the front plat
form. and the passenger who runs around
behind the car must inquire OF the con-
ductor II the car is Maryland" through"
or Worlds Fair"
After the new signs are painted. the
passenger will be able to learn the desti-
nation of the car by reading the inscrip-
ton on the rear window.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
M. S. U. DEBATERS CHOSEN.
Cole and Curry Will Argue With
Texas University Students.
REPUBLIC

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Columbia. Mo-. March "A preliminary
debate tonight at Missouri University, to
choose a debating team to meet the Uni
versity of Texas in a joint debate on
May s at Columbia, resulted In the choice
Malcolm Curry Of Odebolt, Ia, to close
of Redmond Cole of Columbia to open and
the argument. L. h. Hedrick of Column
bia and Harry e. Kilmer OF Nevada were
chosen as ~alternates.
The question to he debated Is: IRE
solved. That the history of trades unions
for the last twenty years shows a ten
dency detrimental to the general well
fare-"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
SMUGGLERS DEFEAT TROOPS.
Disturbance in See huan Prov
ince, China, Over Opium Traffic.

Shanghai, March 2L-The Chinese Gov
eminent troops have been defeated by a
band OF about 1000 opium smugglers. I'M
der a eader named Yuan, seventy miles
south of Chung-King. Province Of SEE
Chuan.
The troops lost sixteen men and the re-
mainder fed. The officials at Chung-King
are sending re-enforcements to the scene
of the disturbance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

II. f. Brown. to build a two-story brick resi-
dence at No. Az Flad: $500.
John F. CIusk to build one-story brick stores
at Nos. 1856 to 1880 Olive: 1000.
Fair Building Co., to build a 2-story brick
dwelling at No. 5oiS Mcpherson: 5000.
Fair Building Co., to build q 2-story brick
at No. 5O42 Mcpherson: 5000.
Thomas DonneIly to build q 2-story brick
store and residence at No. 550S Easton: s., 500.
George W. Mitchell to build two 2-story brick
dwellings at Nos. 541l and 1923 Vernon: 5000
each.
c. A. windmuller to build a temporary frame
popcorn exhibit at south side Of Pike, near
Skinker road: SO, coo.
Grove Hotel Co. to build a 2-story temporary
frame hotel at Nos. 5637 to 564s Kingsbury
boulevard: 10000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
H. z. Holloway Buy. Residence.

H. z. Holloway. the tailor, has pur-
chased through Nlcholls-Ritter the new
eight-room modern residence at No. 4Sl5
Mcpherson avenue and will occupy as a
home as soon as 1t is put in order. The
house is one of the Humphrey series OF
many Of which have already been sold
by Nicholls-Ritter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
PEACE is RESTORED IN JoLo.
Last Troublesome Datto Is Killed
by Troops.

Manila, March 21.-The Datto Hassen.
who wounded Major H. L. Scott in an
engagement in Jolo last November, has
been killed by pursuing troops. Other
dattos aided the troops in locating Has
sen. Everything is peaceful now, with no
opposition of any kind to the American
rule on the island of Jolo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
No Opium in Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. >

There is net the least danger In giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small
children. as It contains no opium or other
harmful drug. 1t has an established rep
utation of more than thirty years as the
most successful medicine in use for colds,
Group or whooping cough. II always
cures and is pleasant to al Children
like it.-Adv.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
ST. LOUIS COUNTY NOTES.

Joseph F. Berg filed a petition for an
Injunction in the Clayton Circuit Court
Yesterday against Charles Annth, asking
that he be restrained from conducting 4
the one run by the plaintiff. He said that
Annth sold the good will of the business
he is now conducting and agreed not to
start again for five years. dating from
August ], 1901.
The Forest Park and Richmond
Heights Railway Company received per-
mission from tho County Court yesterday
to lay tracks across Bellevue avenue.
"A marriage license was issued in Clay
ton to Al Morhley and Viola Ollrie of st.
Louis.
The will of Margaret Buskin was filed
in the Probate Court yesterday. She de-
yised n bequeathed all her property,
real and personal, TO her two sons. Ger
hard Heinrich and John Bernard Buskin.
without bond.
Lizzie Smith filed suit for divorce in
the Clayton Circuit Court yesterday
against Henderson Smith, alleging gen.
eral indignitiss and asking for the custody
of their two infant children. in addition to
II, 1899, and separated May 3, 1902.
Mrs. Cora L. DeFoe of Bellefontaine
was thrown out of her buggy on the Clay
ton road near the city limits Saturday
afternoon and sustained a fractured right
arm. The horse she was driving became
frightened by a passing automobile and in
swerving around threw her from her seal.
"A proposition to build a new school
house III the Paramount Public School Dis
trict will be voted on the annual election
on the first Tuesday in April. The pro-
moters of the idea claim that the present
building is not central enough for a ma
jority of the children Of the district.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
Aged Man Murdered.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Monroe City, Mo-, March I-Dick Moss,
an old resident of Rails County, who has
been living with Mage Maddox. was found
been terribly smashed with the pole of a
Ratchet, which was found in the yard. A
broken chair shows there had been a
fight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
PENS.

Our Signet-made especially for US.
with AK gold pen point. Every pair guar
anteed to give satisfaction. Price only
81; others up to $50.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway anG Locust.
LHustrdtsd CatGlo5 sent FREE OF charge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
U. c. v. Appointment. Made.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ardmore, /. T., March AID. ]. Kendall
of Sulphur, Brigadier General of the
Cbickasaw Brigade. United Confederate
Veterans, has made the following APP
pointments: Adjutant General, J. W. Col
ledge. Ardmore; Assistant Adjutant Cen
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

Dent & Martins London make. UNI
brella-silk covers-a variety of handles.
Dents, 81 and IS: Martins. $50. Others
from 81 to SIS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

Attractive homes at small cost can be
estate for sale columns of The Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

nLes. containing nearly $500 front feet,
was bought from the Oxford Realty Conn
who Intend improving and placing it on
the market in the near future.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
Handbags.

Handsome bags Of genuine seal, in
black, with braided handles, nickel purses,
at Sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
To Increase CAPITAL stock.

A special meeting of the stockholders of
the Bell Telephone. Company has been
creasing the capital stock OF the COM
pany from 81. 900, 900 to s10.0o0,000. The stock
Will probably be issued at par, present
subscribe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
HAULED PLUMBER IN WAGON.
once of PLY Packing and Flue
Rrnah Manufacturing Company.

once of PilIy Packing and Flue
Brush Manufacturing Company.
Thieves who undoubtedly had a wagon
in which to haul away their plumber broke
into the P1lly Packing n Flue Brush
Manufacturing Company's plant, at Nos.
6Os-sOs-61O South Third street, some time
between Saturday evening at 6 o'clock n
z O'Clock yesterday morning.
Included In the articles taken were a
typewriter. rubber belting, brushes, tools
and the contents of three rollsr-top desks.
No effort to break into the safe was mad
by the burglars. The stolen property is
valued at $1,000.
Fer Goodness sake use SANITOL
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
De Hodiamont Block Sold.

The block of ground bounded by Ridge,
Minerva, Hodiamont and Hamilton ave-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

Wedding Invitations, Calling Cards,
Announcements, ETC., Of superior charac-
ter n quality, executed promptly in our
own factory on the premises.
MERMOD & JACCARD's,
Broadway and Locust.
Samples ssHt upon request.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
OPERA GLASSES.

Lemaire opera glasses, made especially
for us, in a number of finishes, 81 TO SIS
nair-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22
o,..n Now, Cbapre, owners,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Clean, Mo-, March Nv. e Allen to-
day sold the News to s. R Hover. The
paper heretofore has been Republican. 1t
will in the future be independent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-22

Fer Goodness sake use sANIToL
TOOTH POWDER.
The Republican journal., 1904-09-08

New ADVERTISEMENTS. Fred A. John
son, Masonic Temple, gives some facts con-
corning Rubdry Bath Towels, and they are
well worth reading. IF you want to shoot,
or to teach young idea how to shoot, get
your gun at Follett's Sporting Goods Store.
Note his special fall bargains. See notices
of the fish and game commissioners. -. The
Dinsmore Store has something to say this
week concerning children's shoes. They
sell the "Rough on Rocks" and "Stren-
uOus" shoes. capable middle-aged
woman wanted. Good home and good
wages. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Matthews
publish card of thanks. -. Bargains this
week at Chase's Corner. A. D. Chase &
Son.. Poor & Son have sure cure for
coughs and colds. :. See testimonial to the
repair department at the Dinsmore Store.
-. D. P. Palmer, Masonic Temple, has the
Lamson & Hubbard hats, fall style of 1904,
the Hathaway shirts, Wright & Ditson
sweaters, gloves, hosiery, etc. :. All aboard
for the St: Louis Exposition. See advt. of
Maurice W. Lord, agent Beckman's Tourist
Agency, Hayford Block, Belfast. The
Searsport Savings Bank offers for sale a
30-foot sailbOat and 30-foot launch hull
ready for the engine. ... Lost, a brown plaid
steamer shawl. Reward offered. ;. w. E..
Grinnell, Searsp0rt, has resumed the horse
business and has a number of Ohio and
native horses for sale. See his card to the
public,
The Republican journal., 1904-09-08

The above testimonial was given our
ne,c shoe requiring department unsolicited.
Remember, we call for and deliver all
repairing without extra charge.
The Republican journal., 1904-09-08

IF RUBDRY bath towels
don't please you, don't mention
it, lest people think you are
queer. The trouble must be
with you not the towel
The Republican journal., 1904-09-08
State W. G. T. e. Convention.

The annual meeting of the State W. c. T.
U. will be held in Augusta, Sept. 18th, 18th
and 18TH Write to Mrs. blanche NJ. Friend
at once for entertainment. The railroad
fares are reduced as usual to Il cents per
mile. 1t is important that eacn union be
representa-. The basis OF representation
is one for every IS paying members; one at
large, and the president. So far as has
been heard from unions have been increas-
ing in membership.