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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11
THE GAMBLING MANIA.

The failure OF "Cotton King" Daniel
]. Sully furnishes another illustration of
the uncertainty that hedges about a
speculative career. Mr. Sully was more
than usually successful, phenomenally
80, in fact. He became the most con-
spicuous cotton operator in the world
and was supposed to have made large
amount of monev-but all at once he
suspends. If he, with his wide knowl.
edge of the subject and his power to
influence the warkets, could not succeed
how can the curbstone brokers and
penny spectators hope to win? The
story of Sully's spectacular career has
lured thousands and tens of thousands
into gambling in cotton futures-will his
failure be warning to as many?
1t is sad commentary on American
morals that it is necessary to make
against gambling the argument that i
does not paw. That it is not righ1
should be sufficient reason and will bt
when young men learn that character
and manhood are of more value thar
money and that real success is measured
by ones contribution to the welfare o
the world rather than by the amount o
the worlds wealth that he absorbs.
Would it not be we'll to prohibit
gambling in stocks and farm products
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11
THE LAWS DELAYS.

*'The Menace of the Laws Delays" is
the title of an interesting and timely
article by Frederick Trevor Hill in the
current number of Everybody's Maya.
zine. Mr.. Hill cites numerous cases
wherein delay was sought and obtained
for the purpose, not Of securing justice,
but preventing it. One case is particu-
larly interesting. A brakeman named
Williams sued the Delaware u Lacka-
wana railroad for damages sustained by
reason OF personal injuries. On. the
initial trial Williams was awarded
$4,000. Twenty-one years afterwards,
after six trials and ten appeals, Williams
secured a final verdict for $4,000. Mr..
Hill does not say so, but the fact still
remains that by reason of the ability of
rich corporations to secure long delays,
thus wearing out their opponents who
have little or no money with which to
prosecute their cases, the general public
is losing faith in the integrity of the
courts and is growing contemptuous of
laws that permit such palpable rjustice.
Those who mourn over the growing con-
tempt for some courts are invited to
ponder over this matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11
QUEEN ESTHER
At Edison Theater. Cast
OfCharacterS and Mem
bers Of the Opera.

good likeness OF Mr.. NJ E.Robinson. who
g now drilling the singers OF this city in
the beautiful cantata OF Queen Esther.
to be given in the Edison Theater next
Thursday and Saturday nights We also
publish the cast Of characters SO far as
completed. as there will now be no
change in the list as published
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11

A writer in the Cornhill Magazine, in
an article entitled "Among japanese
Hills," makes point with reference to
missionaries in the East that explains a
good deal OF failure. if it be true. He says
that what they are commencing t.
their japanese audiences is not so much
Christianity as Race" Yet he reminds
them that. however superior the West
may be in high energy, it is not out of
Western race that has come "that store
of comfort for the soul which the nations
treasure as their chief possession"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11

Republican Newspaper to the Trusts:
Cease your extortion on print paper and
we will overlook your oppression OF the
general public!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11

The spirit that animates the re-
organizers is we'll illustrated by an edi-
torial item in the Chicago Chronicle. 1t
says: "There is a vigorous brand OF
democracy in Nebraska. Mr.. Bryan
managed to suppress it for time, but
if it shall appear at the st. Louis con-
vention with regular credentials or as a
protesting and boiling delegation it
should be welcomed with open arms. "
The Chronicle is owned by republican
banker, John r. Walsh by name, and
il is constantly advising the democratic
party as to the course to be pursued. 1t
has now constituted itself committee
on credentials and announces its readi.
ness to admit boiling delegations favor
able to it's views.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11
THE FAIR ROUTE

Via Chicago or New Orleans to st.
Louis, is the one that gives you the most
for your money, and the fact that the II
linois Central offers unsurpassed service
via these points to the Worlds Fair, and
in this connection to all points, beyond
makes it to your advantage, in case you
contemplate trip to any point east, to
write US before making final arrange
ments.
We can offer the choice OF at least a
dozen different routes.
Write for full particulars.
B. II. TRUMBULL,
Commercial Agent,
143 3rd ST., Portland, Or.
S. c. LINDSAY, T. F. & P. A.,
142 3rd ST., Portland, Or.
P. F. THOMPSON, F. & =. A.,
Room l, Colman Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11
Cures Coughs And Colds.

Mrs. G. Peterson, 625 st. Topeka,
Kansas says: "Of all cough remedies
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is my favor
lite; it has done and will do all that is
claimed for ito speedily cure all coughs
and colds-and it is so sweet and pleas
ant to the TASTE" 25c, SOC, $100 bottle.
Sold by w. B. Paine & Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-11

That confirmation having been landed,
General Wood will probably find it un.
necessary to pacify any more OF the al.
ready pacified Filipinos.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
MAYOR DRENNEN TAKES UP
MATTEROF INSURANCERATES

Mayor W. M. Drennen has taken up the
matter of the increase of insurance rates
in Birmingham, and Is preparing to make
a fight on 1t. Yesterday morning he
wrote letters to the various commission
ers of insurance in the southern states
seeking information about the insurance
rates In their respective states, and also
to Commissioner e. r. Shorter of Ala
bama, asking for all data possible.
Mayor Drennen has also written to C.
c. Fleming, secretary of the Southeast
ern Tariff association, asking him for the
specific reasons for the increase in rates
in Birmingham. He states that notice of
the increase is said to have been sent to
members of the aldermanic board, but
that none was received by him or Chair
man Jones of the fire committee
He asks for complete information from
Mr. Fleming and as soon as he gets all
this information, the matter will prob
ably be taken up by the mayor and alder
men. It is not thought that there is any
need of taking the matter up until fig
ures and facts to meet the statements
of the insurance people are provided.
A copy of the letter sent to the various
insurance commissioners by Mayor Dren-
men Is as follows:
Dear Sir-The Southeastern Tariff as
ISOLATION has issued a circular letter
stating that the rates for the city Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
MEMBERf OF POLICE
FoRH ARE SWORN IN
Men EIec1 Tuesday Night Took the
oath Office Yesterday-New
Desk Sergeant.

The n embers of the Birmingham police
force Who were elected Tuesday night
took the oath of office yesterday in the
office of Chief Wier. They were sworn in
by Chairman of the Commission Parker.
The new men have been placed on beats,
and those left of in the election are no
longer connected with the department.
The two shifts have been re-arranged. and
some of the men changed from the morn
ing to evening shift. or from the evening
to morning.
The officers remain on duty as before.
Captain Johnston is in charge from noon
to midnight, and Lieutenant Hagood from
midnight to noon. Lieutenant Eagan is on
duty from o'clock in the evening to Z
o'clock IN the morning.
Desk Sergeant Shirley has assumed en-
tire control Of the office work Of the de-
partment, as provided for by the commits
sion Tuesday night, and Assistant Ser
geant Mullin will commence work to-
light at midnight. working until noon.
Chief Wier will not make any other
changes for few days, or until the po-
lice telephone system is working. after
that commences working more mounted
policemen will be placed In the residence
portions of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12

Birmingham will be advanced % cents
to go into effect on and after May H.
1904
me citizens of Birmingham feel tha'
the rates charged by the southeastern
iarin association are exorbitant, anu =
would be glad for you to furnish me Win
any information you can comparing tne
rates That are charged by the Soutn-
eastern Tariff association in Alabama win
charges made in adjoining states.
Any other information you can fur-
nish me along these lines will be APP
preeiated.
Thanking you in advance for this IN
formation, | am very truly,
wv. M. DRENNEN, Mayor"
This letter was sent to the commission
ers of the states of Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Mississippi. Florida, Georgia, Ten
nessee and Virginia. reply is expected
within the next three or four days from
the commissioners, and when a sufficient
number of answers come to furnish all
the Data wanted, 1t is probable some
action will be taken by the city coun-
ell.
Chairman Harry Jones of the fire and
water committee of the council was ask
ed for an interview in regard to the
fire department and the increased rates.
He had little to say, except that the
department here was equal to any In the
south, and that no better chief than Thad
Mullin could be found anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
CORN WELL WANTS A
DIVIDEND DECLARED
FORMER PRESIDENT OF BESSIE
MER SAVINGS BANK SAYS RE-
CElVERS FOR BANK OF CON-
MERGE HAVE MONEY AT HAND.

T. j. Cornwell of Bessemer has filed
petition in the city court of Birmingham,
asking that decree be Issued ordering
the receiver or assignee of the Bank of
Commerce to pay a dividend of % per cent
to the creditors of that bank. 1t will be
remembered that Mr. Cornwell was presi-
dent of the Bessemer Savings bank which
closed its doors nearly year ago, when
Cornwel fled the country, going to Hon
duras. Later Mr.. Cornwell returned of his
own accord and 1t is said Is now trying
banks.
In his petition Mr.. Cornwell recites that
he was president Of the Bessemer Saw
ings bank, which went into the hands of
a receiver on or about the 18th day of
June, 1903, and that the saio bank, by its
receiver, on the blank day of March, 1904
declared a dividend of % per cent upon
the claims covered In said court.
Petitioner further rectes that before
the Bank of Commerce went into the
hands of a receiver, he was a stakeholder,
holding In his name the greater portion
of the stock of said bank.
That there is now in the hands of the
receiver or assignee of the Bank of Com
:nerce funds TO the amount of about $19 600
or $4,000, which would be sufficiently am
pie to pay a dividend of % per cent to the
Cepositors of the bank
He further recites that subsequent to
he appointment of the two receivers of
the above named banks the receiver of the
Bessemer Savings bank filed a petition in
this court and recovered OF the receiver
of the Bank of Commerce property. stocks,
bonds and assets of the Bank Of Com
fferce, claiming that the whole property
of said Bank of Commerce was In fact
owned by the Bessemer Savings bank.
He finally recites that no dividend was
ever declared in favor of the creditors of
said Bank of Commerce, and they were
rot allowed TO participate in the dividends
paid By the Bessemer Savings bank.
The receiver of the Bessemer Savings
bank is G. H. Stevenson and T. o. Smith
is acting in that capacity for the oank
of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
BAPT|STS LEAVE
FOR CONVENTION
Meeting of Southern Baptist
Convention in Nashville
BIG ATTENDANCE EXPECTED
Pastors and Laymen of Birmingham
Left Yesterday-Important Matter
VIII Come Before the Con-
vention-Evangelists.
BIG ATTEN DANCE EXPECTED

Most of the delegates from Birmingham
to the Southern Baptist convention,
which meets in Nashville this week left
yesterday, and the remainder will go this
morning.
The convention meets annually, and this
is the ffty-ninth session. 1t is the largest
delegative body in the world, and con-
sists of about 1900 representatives and
three or four times that many visitors
Several important matters are to come
up at this meeting, among other things
the report of the commission appointed
at the last meeting on education Of the
negro. This commission will make a
lengthy and what promises to be a very
interesting report.
Another interesting matter will be the
following resolution. which will be in
troduced by the Rev. Lem @. Brcughton
of Atlanta:
Resolved, That the convention APP
point a committee of twelve pastors, not
members of any convention board, to be
known as the committee on evangelism
for tho needy sections.
That this committee, in cooperation
with the secretaries. shall employ a
general evangelist, who shall also be the
secretary of the committee
THAT said evangelist SHALL in addi-
ton to his evangelistic work, gather
statistics, disseminate information and
call to his aid such help and helpers as
the committee may approve.
THAT the cooperation of the state
boards be secured as far as possible where
work Is to be done in needy and desti-
tute fields.
'eThat where there is no state board
the cooperation of the home board be
secured.
THAT the salary of the evangelist be
paid by the three boards of the conven-
ton, and other expenses including the
salaries Of special evangelists, be ar
board
'.That collections be taken at every
meeting held by the evangelists for the
work of the evangelistc committee.
'rhat annual reports be made to the
states where the work has been done;
and where there is no state board re-
port he made to the home board.
THAT the committee also report an
nually to the convention"
Among the Birmingham Baptists who
will attend the convention are the Rev.
A. ]. Dickinson, d. D., pastor of the
First Baptist church; the Rev. A. C.
Davidson, d. D., pastor of the Southside
Baptist church; the Rev. ]. M. Shelburne,
pastor of the East Lake Baptist church;
the Rev. Fl. w. Province, D. D., pastor
Of the Baptist church at Ensley; the
Rev. j. A. Hendricks, pastor of the
Baptist church at Pratt City; the Rev.
Frank Willis Barnett, editor of the Ala
bama Baptist; 7. G. Ratcliff of the First
Baptist church and w. B. Crumpton of
East Lake.
The Rev. w. z. Quisenberry, pastor of
the church at Rushton La, accompanied
by his wife and children were the
guests yesterday of the Rev. A. j. Dick
inson while on their way to the conven-
tion The Rev. Paul B. Bemar, pastor
of the church at Marion, also passed
through the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the RiIou.

1.-THE Idols Eye continues to
good houses to the Bijou, and each
Torrance seems to please more and \
This opera Is one of Victor Herb
earliest successes. and contains n
tuneful melodies, notably the song of
tatooed man and several others. The
is picturesque and extravagant END
to furnish many opportunities for hui
The scene of the opera Is in India, W
the eyes of an ancient idol in one Of
temples of that country fall into the
session of some English people and q
all kinds of trouble by their magic pd
The eye of hate and the eye of love
ternately fall into the hands Of the cor
ian and create great merriment.
Mr.. Corless las a good part this '
and Is making the best OF his oppori
ties. He and Mr.. Carter keep the audi
In a good humor with their fun NAL
The girls look pretty, the costumes
very pleasing and the piece is unust
well staged The interior view Of an
dian temple IS particularly striking.
There will be the usual matinee
afternoon performance tonight The
cations point to crowded houses at
performance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
NEW INDUSTRY WAS 0
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Casting Co.'s Plant at East
Birmingham Burned
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,000
Company Was Organized Only About
Four Months Aeo--orIgln of Fire
Unknown-Narrow Es-
cape of OIL Mills.
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,000

The entire plant of the American Cast
ing company at East Birmingham was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, caus-
ing loss of about $25, 900, which was COW
cred by about $4,000 insurance. The fire
was discovered at $50 o'clock, and in less
than half an hour the entire plant was
a mass of smouldering ruins.
The origin of the fire Is not known. 1t
started in the japaning room, and the
wind was from the quarter to spread the
flames to the entire works IN a few min
utes. The stock house and the machinery
room were quickly In names, ana the fire
soon spread to the office.
A New Plant.
The company was only organized about
four months ago, and was just getting
into good running order. The industry
was entirely new and represented an in
vestment of about $4,000. It was a mod
ern plant and small castings were made.
The company made, to a large extent.
manufacturers and hardware dealers
supplies.
The officers of the company are George
II. Harris, president H. v Dimmick, vice
president; d. B. Dimmiek. manager, and
J. e. Dow, secretary and treasurer. The
plant is only about thirty yards from the
Buckeye Cotton Oil company's mills, and
had the wind been blowing towards this
oil plant nothing could have saved 1t. AS
1t was their store house was only saved
by the prompt work of the employees with
the private water works system Of the
company.
Fire Apparatus.
Chief Mullin sent an engine and two
hose wagons to the fire, but the fire was
beyond control long before the depart
ment could make the run of three miles,
and there was no water supply after the
department arrived. Had the cotton oil
mills been in danger Chief Mulln would
have laid q line from the nearest plug,
about 1900 feet, and attempted to save the
plant.
A large crowd gathered, as immense
volumes of smoke rose from the fire and
attracted the attention of people all over
Birmingham.
The burned plant is located short dis
lance from the gin works and close to
where the Gate City car line crosses the
Louisville and Nashville tracks.
The company may rebuild, but this
question had not been determined last
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
THE BROWN SHOE COMPANY
Continues to Make Wonderful Gain

The Brown Shoe Co., St Louis, have
just finished their semi-annual invoicing
and paid a handsome cash dividend to
stockholders They have made a gain
in sales over 1903 on the basis of two mil
lion dollars per annum and over three
million dollars gain over 1902. This is
the best showing from every standpoint
OF any six months in the history of the
company.
Their exhibit and model factory at the
worlds fair, showing how Star-5- Star
shoes are made, is pronounced the finest
exhibit ever made in the history of shoe
manufacturing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
Glass of 1904 Met Yesterday and
Elected Officers.

The senior class of the Birmingham
High school held a meeting yesterday
afternoon at which the following officers
were lected:
President, Edgar Van Keuren; vice
president, Annie Sumner; recording Sec
rotary, Louise Schaefer; corresponding
secretary, Ira Bradfeld; treasurer. Tom
Cunningham; historian, Marian Spiro;
orator, Alan DAILY; essayist, Pearl Weiss;
statistician, Pearl Shannon; prophet, Bes-
sic James; musician, Mile Bandman;
poet, Pauline Alder.
committee was appointed to select the
motto Nile green and white are the
class colors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
FLlNN'S ASSAILANT Is
PLACED UNDER ARREST

Ed Pattillo, employed as stewart of the
Morris hotel, was arrested yesterday
morning by Detectives Bodeker and Ham
ilton on a charge of mayhem, and released
on a bond of $500.
Pattillo is charged with assaulting
Frank Finn in Capitol park last Sunday
night and breaking his nose. He admits
the charge, and when arrested sought to
defend his action by telling of the provo
cation.
Chief Wier ascertained yesterday that
Pattillo committed the assault and sent
the two detectives to the hotel after him.
The chief instructed the detectives to ac-
cuse Pattillo at once and see If he would
confess. They did and he commenced ex-
planning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
RECORD OF COURTS.

John Smith, who was motormar on
street car that run over and killed
woman and her baby at Third aver
and Twentieth street nearly three ye
ago. was acquitted of a charge of ma
slaughter In the criminal court yesterdI
1t was charged that he was criminal
negligent in operating the car. The Il
dence was found insufficient and Il
judge gave the defendant the genel
charge. He said that under the evldehl
the defendant could not be found gull
John Elliott, a well known young md
of Birmingham, but who has recent
moved to Memphis, was yesterday
quilted on charge of burglary and grail
larceny. 1t was charged that he VI
one of a party that stole certain BRASS
here several months ago. Elliott
turned to Birmingham from Memph
to stand trial. The evidence show,
clearly that he was not guilty and Il
jury rendered a verdict Of acquittai.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12

1t will be remembered that Finn was
attacked, he claimed, by half a dozen men
and badly beaten. His nose was smashed
and his head cut in several places and
badly bruised. He had to be attended by
a surgeon He stated at the time that he
was coming through the park AMI told a
crowd of men to stop making so much
fuss or they would get arrested. They
asked him what business it was of his
and then attacked him.
Pattillo states that he attacked Finn
alone and that he used nothing but his
fists. They are bruised badly from the
results of the blows. He states that Finn
passed himself off for an officer and
threatened to arrest him. The case will
be tried within the next day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
MUSICAL NOTES.

Much interest is being manifested In.
the convention of Alabama mustic teach
ers that will be held in Birmingham next
Month when a state association will be
organized.
The Treble Cleb club of which Mrs.
Edna Gockel Gussen Is director, will
give a concert at the Birmingham con-
servatory next week. The club is in ex-
cellent training.
The Alabama Central Female college at
Tuscaloosa may well be proud of its
music department. At a recent piano re-
cital Miss Kathleen Cotter rendered an
exceptionally choice programme in mus
icianly style. Her numbers included works
by old and new masters-Beethoven,
Schubert, Chopin, Gounod and Wagner
and others. Miss Cotter's playing accord
ing to local criticism, showed the best
CT teaching. Her technique was brilliant
and her Interpretation classic. In addition
to the piano performance Miss Jaynes
gave two readings in very artistic style.
The Central college, by reason of it's gen.
eral musical and academic excellence, Is
attracting pupils from all parts of the
SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
were filed yesterday:
r. H. Alpham of Bessemer; liabilities,
s274.30; assets. SIS.
J. A. Herrick of Avondale; liabilities,
1854; assets, $50.
R. L. Sims Of Birmingham; liabilities,
s142; assets. s45.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
M. ]. Connolly.

E. H. Northrop of the Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph company, re-
ceived a telegram from r. L. Barrett, of
Cairo. Ill, stating that M. ]. Connolly,
general yardmaster of the Southern rail-
road at that place, died at 1855 p. m
yesterday. Mr.. Connolly was formerly
yardmaster of the Southern at Birming-
har,