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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

his first shot went wild and Cannon op- ened up with a double -barreled shot gun. Armour was riddled with buckshot and fell dead on the floor of the house.
 In the meantime Harrison Armour, who had at first compiled with the order to surrender, took advantage of the excite ment and made dash for liberty. While Amos nd Cannon were engaged with his brother Harrison, Armour sped across n field and into a skirt of woods, where he was lost from view. As soon as the body Of Tom had been removed from the house bloodhounds were put on the trail of liar rison, but so far he has not been cap tured
 I he crime for which these men were hunted down is said to have been a cold blooded affair. During the afternoon of Saturday November IA, 1903, Reuben L. Little was shot and killed by the Armour brothers on the main street In the little town of Morris. eighteen miles north of Birmingham Trouble had been brewing between the Armours and Little for some time, and it Is said they shot him witl, Winchester rifles.
 The $500 Reward
 Sheriff Burgin, Coroner Paris and the governor of Alabama have offered re- wards for the two men which aggregate something like $500 The offer specifies that half of that amount will be paid for the capture of either of the brothers The Armours were engaged in farming and coke pulling prior to the shooting of Little
 Following Is the description and rather pointed instructions sent out by Sheriff Burgin concerning Harrison Armour the man who is still at large:
 General appearance very like his broth CT, and is almost sure to be found with him. height about feet II inches age about 32 years. weight about 160 pounds. walks a little stopped, No. shoe, black hair sandy mustache, dark eyes down. cast look, shifting gaze. parts hair in the middle and combs 1t down low on fore head. cut scar on back of right hand close to outside of wrist joint, little finger slightly bent inward from cut, usually carries large pistol.
 This man is well armed and any off; cer going after him should carry shot guns and not hesitate to use them if necessary"
 The first news of the killing was re- ceived In Birmingham by John G. Brad ley. clerk of the criminal court. When Tom Armours body was examined cer- tain papers were found in his pocket bear Ing MT. Bradley's signature Marshal Almost immediately wired Mir Bradley for information concerning the dead man. q Ia hau auna a Rraminn Cn
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For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.

The Age-Herald is authorized to. ar- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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THE WEATHER.

Alabama-Rain and warmer Tuesday. Wednesday clearing and colder, fresh south winds, increasing and becoming westerly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12
For prohate .,udoe.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce ]. P. Stiles candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-s-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

s.. p. Greene Is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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w. A. MITCHELL, Observer.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end- ing a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

The Age Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for solicitor of tho Tenth judicial circuit. primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce that IT. P. Hefin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12
poubIe-Barreled Shotgun.

Hardly before the officers could draw their weapons Tom Armour sprang behind chimney corner and began firing at the two officers. Amos returned the fire, but
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The Drennen Firm.

"The members of the firm knew of the transaction and understood the money was to go into the firm.
 "W. Melville Drennen, Hubert A. Dren- nen, Felix M. Drennen and myself consti- tute the firm of Drennen & Go.
 MT. Burkhalter told me the contractors would make their bids so as to protect themselves. They did not say that sl00Oo would have to be added to their former bid. The contractors told me they could do the work on the estimate of MT. Ken drfck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12
Ear Ia,

I hereby amour for Tax Collector subject to the act party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

The Age-Herald is autho. nounce George B. Tarrant of mingham candidate for Tax c, Jefferson county. Subject to the the democratic party.
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plies, material and funds, provided the contract was secured. When I say l was to furnish the funds and supplies, I mean Brennen & Co.,, as l am a member of that firm. I never did talk to MT. Donelson or to MT. Pennington about furnishing sup plies or funds. My conversations on this subject were always with MT. Burlkhalter
 ''I had price of 61 cents per barrel for Alabama cement, from the Southern Ce- ment company, to be delieyered on the line. The contractors weer paying S1.10 for cement on the cars. I think I priced 1t to them at 70 cents. I had an option for the brick from the Hunter Brick com pany. Brick were to be furnished the contractors for $6 or S6,50 This contract was made with w, IT. Merritt, of the Hunter Brick company. The contractors told me that 1000OO00 brick would be re- quired to complete the job.
 "The contractors told me to dispose of the sanitary bonds at par but I could only sell them below par value. I never mentioned MT. Donelson or to MT. Pen nington how was to use this $10,00o. Did not tell them l would only get $2500 of 1t. That is as much as I would have gotten out of 1t, however as there are four mem- bers of my firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-12

William J. Mims of West End am himself a candidate for Tax Collec, Jefferson county. subject to the actio the democratic party
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Adjourned for Dinner.

At 2 o'clock Referee Trimble adjourned the hearing for dinner, MT. Drennen still being on the stand.
 The hearing was resumed at 3:2O o'clock the examination of MT. Drennen by Cap tain White continuing. MT. Drennen tes- tified:
 'I was to furnish the three contracting firms supplies. at a price as cheap as could be obtained at any other house in Birmingham. I had not thought of charg- ing any interest on the money l was to advance them
 There was no insinuation or sugges- ton that any part of the $10,000 was to be paid to any member of the sanitary commission. The only part I was to take in the matter was to undertake to get the commissioners and the contractors to- gether on a price to be charged by the contractors. I was to exert no influence upon the commission, except as a business proposition. Don't remember having ever talked to Engineer Julian Kendrick about the matter.
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For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. F. M. MNEIL.
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ANN0U
For snar

VI
 The Age-Herald nounce John T. H board of revenue democratic primal I hereby annoui for reelection to subject to the ac party.
 I hereby armour for the Board of action of the dem The Age-Herald nounce W. B. B member of the Bo ferson county. sub democratic primar I hereby amour for Board of Reve tion of the demo
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I. W. McAdory Is a candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to he action of the democratic primary
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Did Not Influence.

'I did not influence any member of the commission to accept the bid.
 q did not tell the contractors that 5000 had to be used on one commissioner and s2500 each on two others. I never thought of any such thing. I did nothing towards securing the contract except what I have stated. The promissory notes mentioned in the agreement were never executed.
 ''I wrote a letter to MT. Burkhalter which he did not answer. This letter was relative to the promissory notes. Later went over to MT. Burkhalter's stable. carried the notes and asked MT. Burk. halter to sign them. This he refused to do saying I had not carried out my part of the agreement.
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Capt. Hobson, The Jsffer son tonight soc and 75c.
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Cross-Examination.

On the cross-examination conducted by Attorney Miller, Mir Drennen testifed:
 No part of this $lO,0OO has ever been paid. I knew that John F. Donelson was the president of the Donelson Construc- ton company at the time the agreement was signed. I have spent personally on my agreement with the contractors be- tween $200 and s30O. This amount has not been refunded to me.
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Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. -
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Option on Brick and Cement.

"I had an option on the brick and ce- ment to be furnished the contractors About 10000 barrels of cement was to have been used. The contractors told me they expected to pay s8.50 per thou sand for brick on the cars. l would have saved them between $20-000 and s25,000 on the brick contract l think Mir. Doneson knew about the work I was doing to help the contractors along Mir. Burkhalter knew of 1t.
 "I made two trips to New York and one to Atlanta in reference to this matter. was figuring on the bonds in Atlanta. Mir Burkhalter asked me to look into the un-
 
 Continued from Fifth Paqe)
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the BEST RAND FOR PARTlC 'Nus A OHIO. sssssSsSsssss
 
 ANN0U
 For Boar
 The Age-Herald nounce John T. H board of revenue democratic primal
 hereby annoui for reelection to subject to the ac party.
 hereby armour for the Board of action of the dem
 The Age-Heraid nounce W. B. B member of the Bo ferson county, sub democratic primar
 I hereby announ for Board of Reve tion of the demo
 For Ia,
 I hereby announ for Tax Collector subject to the act party.
 The Age Herald is autho. nounce George B. Tarrant of mingham candidate for Tax C. Jefferson county. Subject to the the democratic party.
 William J. MIms of West End am himself a candidate for Tax Collec, Jefferson county. subject to the actio the democratic party
 For Solicitor.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
 The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce that IT. P. Hefiin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary
 For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce John C. Pugh a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary. For Probate Judge. The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce ]. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson l county. subject to the actionf of the Democratic primary. 11-s-f s.. E. Greene Is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county, subject to | the action of the democratic primary. For Superintendent of Education. | I hereby announce myself candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. F. M M'NEIL. I. W. McAdory Is a candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to he action of the democratic primary. 
 DRS. DOZIER & CO.'S
 MEDiCO-suRGlCA INSTITUTE, Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Obituary.

Jacob Nipps was born in Ashland
county, Ohio, in 1887. Was married
to Miss Joseph Phiper, in 1860. To this
union were born seven children, two
having died. He was converted and
joined the Methodist Episcopal church
in his twenty second year; enlisted in
Company f. l22d Ohio infantry, May
LIST, 1860; was discharged October 1864.
He joined PhillipSburg Post No. II,
July Both, 1884, and bad filed with
honor all the offices of the Post, being
at the time of his death Past Com
mander and Quarter Master of said
Post. He Joined the Knights and
Ladies of Security on July IL, 1894;
was elected president of the council
September 2lSt 1900 and continued It'll
the date of his death. Brother NippS
was an honored and faithful member
and was loved by all the brothers and
sisters of the council.
His health gave way early In the
spring and he gave up bis shop and
took his bed knowing his work was
done. He fingered until the 10Th of
September, when death came and he
passed from the church Militant to
his reward in the church Triumphant,
leaving wife and five children = The
funeral services were conducted by
the writer in the NJ. E. church, Octo-
Der the lSt, at two p. IN. His remains
were laid to rest in the Phillipsburg
cemetery by friends and comrads to
await the general roll call in the last
day. II. p. MANN.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Baking Economy,

BY the use of perfect baking pOwd-
er the housewife can derive as much
economy as from any other article US
ed 10 baking and cooking 10 select
ing baking powder, therefore, care
should be exercised to purchase one
that retains its original strength and
always remains the same, thus making
The food sweet and wholesome and
producing sufficient leayening gas to
make the baking light.
Very little OF this leayening gas is
produced by the cheap baking pow.
ders, making 1t necessary TO use double
the quantity ordinarily required to
secure results.
Manufacturers Of cream Of tartar
powders ask about twice as much for
their goods as that paid for any other
baking powder, and food prepared
from these cream OF tartar powders
contains large quantities Of Rochelle
Salts. ASK your physician what the
results would DE from the constant
dosing Of Rochelle Salts.
A baking powder that is recon-
meDded by leading physicians and
chemists, and which is both perfect 10
quality and moderate in price, is
therefore suggested-one that hasbeen
found to be chest by test"-"Calumet
From the and point Of purity, whole
someness and economy, there Is moth.
ing to excel it,
Food prepared with Calumet is ab
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Odd Fellows Visited.

The Odd Fellows lodge of this city
received a visit from a distinguished
lodgeman this week, Mr.. j. A. Colaw
OF Cherryvale, Kansas, past Grand
Master Of the 1. o. o. b. for the juriS-
diction Of Kansas, The lodge mem
bers were called together in special SEES
sion Friday night to pay their respects
to Mr.. Colaw who delivered an inter-
esting address on fraternal matters.
Mr.. COlaw is a we'll posted individual
and pleased all who heard him. He
met with the lodge again Monday
evening and another pleasant lodge
gathering occurred. Mr.. Colaw is a
writer Of distinction upon fraternal
matters, and he disposed Of a number
OF his books to the PhillipSburg lodge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Death at the sanltarIum.

Died of consumption at the Curry
Sanitarium, Miss Alma Gardel age 10
years IL months and days.
Miss Gardel came to the Sanitarium
on September I, 1904 and passed quiet
ly away on the 3rd of October, at 8:15
A. M. Her mother had been with her
constantly; her father and sister were
called by the telephone on Sunday and
reached her bedside before she passed
away. The parents are almost heart
broken over the loss of their dear one.
She was Tery intelligent having taught
three terms and was a student Of the
Hays City high school. She will be
sadly missed by her many friends.
Her home is ten miles south of Plain
vile in Rocks county.
The body was embalmed by James
Woods and the remains were taken
home on train no. Al. Interment took
place tuesday. Contributed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
FOR A COUNTY FAIR.
Strong Sentiment Fayoring the Or
ganizatlon of a County Fair AS
ISOLATION.

Since the street fair, the matter OF
organization OF county fair asSocia-
ton has been agltated to some extent
and seems tosmeet the approval OF the
business men and farmers generally
The organization of fair association
would probably be of greater interest
to the breeders of fancy stock or whom
there are large number in the
county, than to the business men
Of the community and these, it seems,
are talking the matter the loudeSt al
though every public spirited man, so
far as We have learned, is vieing with
them in agiating the project.
PhlllipSburg is undoubtedly the
place for such a fair to be held. 1t is
centrally situated and has a splendid
location for the grounds.
What the project needs is only lead
err to 20 ahead and perfect the organ
ization. 1t would certainly prove a
comparatively easy matter at this time
to form the company and the sooner
1t Is the done the better it will be for
all concerned. There are farmers
enough in the county who would sub
scribe to the capital stock OF the conf
pany to guarantee its success.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Making and Keeping Money.

The ability to make money is very
common among men, but the peculiar
faculty of retaining it is much more
seldom seen. There is little suffering
from inability to earn living, but
the same cannot'be said Of those who
have never learned to save in, time Of
plenty.
The life insurance policies so p0pu-
lar at present are an acknowledgment
of the fact that the average man can
not trust himself with money not es-
pecially needed at once, so to over
come this tendency the frequent and
small investment plan has been intro
duced, the benefit of many who
would otherwise spend this amount In
trivial ways.
The installment plan Of paying for
household necessities, and luxures
too is another example of the same
thing, only Of more questionable
benefit to the public.
The many catch penny devices In
public places live on the same weak
ness OF human nature.
The man who spends his wealth for
things outside of his natural and real
needs, and which do not bring value
received to him in some of the elevat
ing phases of life, Is as much Of him
drance to society as the miSer His
trade no matter how limited, will have
a tendency to stimulate business upon
an unnatural and unwarranted basis.
What are our Socalled hard times
but the result of this very thing?
During times of prosperity and plenty
we invariably buy more freely of those
things we could and do comfortably
live without when times are close.
Thus our real and honest needs have
been misrepreSentcd TO the business
and manufacturing world only to re.
dound with increased force to the pro-
Queer.
Horace Greeley is quottd as saying,
"The world as world scarcely makes
a living"
In all the worlds history there is no
record Of any government failing on
account of insufficient funds with
which 10 carry on its affairs, but its
abundance has brought destruction TO
many. 1t requires no uncommon abil'
ity to simply make money and hoard
1t, if one will make this his whole and
only ambition in life, but it is the ex-
cepLiOn to lind an individual who is
equally talented along the line Of
properly spending.
Wealth is seldom inherited in any
great abundance by more than two
generations Of the same family. The
honest labor and anticipation in con-
nection with the earning Of wealth
has brought for more happiness into
the world than its possession has ever
done. *. G. World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
The Value OF Laughing.

Laugh away your gloom and your
fears and your worry. Laugh when
everything goes wrong. Just stop in
the midst Of your perplexities and lrri.
tations and annoyances-just stop and
sit down and have a good hearty laugh
A laugh that will clear up your mind,
invigorate your body, and you will be
surprised to find that your worries
and your cares are not so Ioverwhelm-
ing after all. You will be ready to
meet them with buoyancy of spirit
that will master them easily.
Practice laughing. Don't let your
mouth get so immobile that it Is Il
serious task even to smile. Keep in
practice. A good laugh will do you
more good than medicine, and save
you many a doctors bill.-Medlcal
Talk,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Ought TO Find Coal Here.

The Jewell county coal mines are
now being worked with profit. The
archaeological formation under which
this coal is found extends into Phillips
county and small veins have been dis
covered In various locations The
probability Of finding coal in paying
quantities is good and capital that is
going to the oil fields In the eastern
part Of the state II applied to that
purpose would doubtless be sufficient
to make the test. Let Phillips county
capital be used to develop our own
county.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06

our beloved brother, Jacob NippS,
that the charter of our council be
draped in mourning for period Of
thirty days, and be it further resolved
that a copy Of these resolutions be
spread on the records of our council,
dedicating whole page for the same,
and that a copy be furnished to each
of our city papers for publication, and
to bis wife and the ones who feel his
loss the keeneSt. NJ ny they gain con-
ISOLATION in the thought that he awaits
them in the land OF everlasting life,
and to them we extend our heartfelt
sympathy.
d. d. HAGGARD,
Z. +. GATES, Committee.
G. Ii. TUCKER,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06

Program for PhillipSburg- Mound
township S. S. Association to be held
10 the Presbyterian Church the after
noon and evening Of Sunday, October
0.
200 p. m. The Sabbath school as
a Means Of. Preventing Sabbath
Dissertation. Mrs. Jane Tracy.
How TO impart more thorough know
ledge Of the Bible to children.
Rev. l.. W. Kemp.
Benefit OF The Home department.
Rev. G. Walsh.
The Sabbath School as contrasted with
the Secular School.
Charles Arnold.
Normal Work.
Mrs. W. ID. Granger.
The last two topics will be present.
ed at the evening session. Music will
be intersperSed throughout the pro.
gram. Mrs, Lizzie Granger Sec.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-10-06
Do You Want A FarmP

If 50 here is an opportunity for In
veStment. / have 4O0.acre tract,
24O acres under CIVILIZATIONS; all fenced
and crossed fenced; good story and a
half dwelling house, main part 16 by
"a feet with an addition IL by IA feet,
four rooms and two clothes closets;
frame barn, frame granary, frame
hen-house; plenty of growing timber
and running water; 40 acres Of al
talfa; acres in orchard principally
apple trees all bearing and has a fine
crop this year. This is a splendid
home for someone. Price, s25 per a.
ere. If purchaser does not desire the
whole tract will sell In part. For fur
ther particulars call on or address,
W. II. PRATT, Phillipsburg, Kan.