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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
SUBCOMMITTEE
 MEETS TONIGHT Registrar for the Eighth Ward
 to be Elected CANDIDATES PAYING FEES Robert N. Bell Candidate for Alden man in Fourth Ward-R. E. Col
 llns Urged to Run for
 Police Commission.
CANDIDATES PAYING FEES

The subcommittee of the city demo. cratic executive committee will meet to. night at o'clock in the office of the chief of police. At this meeting 1t Is understood a registrar for tho Eighth ward is to be elected. Eight registrars were elected by the subcommittee at its meeting on Mon- day night. but the place in the Eighth ward was left vacant. until subsequent meeting. It is understood that member of the city committee will most likely be selected for the place.
 Tho registrars are to be fully instructed tonight as to their duties. Registration commences on October 15. and will last for ten working days. The registration books will also be opened on primary election day, which is November 21, for the purpose of allowing all electors who have become of age during the time, or who were unavoidably prevented from registering to secure their certificates. The subcommittee will also probably elect an assistant secretary. whose duties will be to remain in headquarters during the day to attend to all of the business affairs of tho subcommittee. The matter of nominating an assistant secretary was left in the hands of Committeeman Charles J. Herbert, Walter Metcalf and James F. Hawkins. There are already several candidates for the position. AS soon as the assistant secretary Is chosen headquarters will be opened in the city hall
 Have Paid Entrance Fees.
 The following candidates for office paid in their entrance fees yesterday to Treasurer James F. Hawkins: M. II. Crittenden, candidate for mayor.
 W. R. Gum. candidate for alderman from the Fifth ward.
 II. A. Stoclkmar. candidate for alder man from the Ninth ward. R. N. Wheeler. candidate for alderman from the Fifth ward.
 A U. Chambers. candidate for alder man from the Sixth ward R. H. Thach. candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward. Five of the six candidates for the may orally honors have paid their entrance fees to tho subcommittee John c. For ney is the only candidate for mayor who has not yet paid in his fee. The time for making these payments expires on ooto- Der 21.
 Running for Alderman.
 Robert N. Bell. the well known lawyer. is a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward MT. Bell entered tho race upon the solicitation of many of his friends in the ward.
 It does not seem that tho list of en- tries for the three positions on the police commission has been closed. Friends of R. E. Collins, Morris avenue com mission merchant. are urging him to en- ter the race and 1t is believed that he will consent. MT. Collins has been one of the leading wholesale business men of 4 Birmingham for number of years, al has number of friends. Tn BirIl mingham a number of republicans al-l ways participate in the municipal primary elections It is understood that the only pledge they make is to support the norn- inees of the party. It Is very seldom that opposition to the democratic municipal ticket develops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Civil Service Examination.

The United States civil service commis- sion announces an examination on No vember 12 to secure eligibles from which to make certifications to fill vacancies in the position of technical assistant in chemistry, technical assistant in phar- macology, and technical assistant in zoo- logy. in the public health and marine hospital service at a salary of not less than 5000, and other similar vacancies as they may occur in that service.
 Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon ap- plication to s. D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He is at the post office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
TWO PROMINENT YOUNG MEN SHOT
 BY A YOUNG MAN IN MINIS SlONE'S
POLICEMAN DISMISSED ON CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS.

The trial of Policeman Walter Bennett charged with insubordination' was post poned at the request of Commissioner Phillips, who preferred the charges. but who was unable to attend the meeting. It will either be settled at call meeting or held over until the next regular meet ing.
 The chiefs report showed that ssss7 had been collected in fines and fees, and in stolen property recovered for the past month 1t also shaved 675 arrests for the month. 41 for felonies, with "A bound over to the criminal court. E. B. Edmundson, | IT. yeitch. J. L. Busenlehner and J. W. Meadows were elected supernumeraries. The resignation of Policeman w. |. An derson was accepted. Policemen Lodge and Hennessy were refused leave of ab- sence for sixty days and their designations were accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
HARD FIGHT ON
 ID SAVE DUNCAN Prisoners Attorney VIII Use
 His Best Efforts MRS. DUNCAN SEES SHERIFF She Is Refused Permission to See Her Husband, MT. Rureln Explaining
 That a Burnt Child
 Fears the Fire.
MRS. DUNCAN SEES SHERIFF

YeaArday was uneventful for Frank Duncan. It was expected that he would be arranged before Judge Samuel E. Greene of the criminal court to be sen- tenced to pay the death penalty, but he did not leave the county Jail
 It Is impossible to say when Judge Greene will order the prisoner brought before him to hear the death sentence. The prisoner has employed Colonel W. H. Denson to defend him and this prominent attorney says he will do all that Is in his power to save the life of Duncan. T cannot relate to you my line of procedure" said Colonel Denson. T will explain 1t thoroughly later. however. But you can put me down as saying that l will make the fight to a finish to save the life of the man."
 Same Good Humor.
 Duncan was in the same good humor yesterday and last night when the news paper men called upon him to pay their daily visit. He had several good stories to tell.
 ItOlclud9 dllCiHOOh tiiO ANCFs A' Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. called on Duncan and stayed with him for half hour or more. This Is the second visit Dr. Stagg has paid to the prisoner. Do you know, I like him very much." said Duncan last night. When told of the visit of Mrs. Duncan yesterday morning to the sheriffs office 4e eyes and only remarked:
 Poor little woman"
 Mrs. Duncan and the Sheriff.
 Sheriff Burgin found Mrs. Duncan awaiting him in his office yesterday morning at Il o'clock. This is the con versation that took place:
 Good morning. Mrs. Duncan"
 Good morning sheriff"
 How are youa"
 Quite we'll"
 "Is there anything I can do for you?"
 'Yes. l would like to see Frank
 q cannot grant your request
 "WhyT
 Well, we have decided to let no one in the jail to see him.
 Don't the law give me the right to see him?"
 Tt does not"
 Am I never to see him?'
 Mrs. Duncan I am willing to allow you any privileges the law permits"
 You must be afraid of me-"
 NO, no-but you see burnt child dreads the fire"
 Gan I give him some fruit?" You cannot"
 Gan I give him anything?'
 Not even a drink of water"
 Well. good morning, MT. Sheriff" Good morning Mrs. Duncan. under stand your husband has employed an at torney and anything you have to say to him must so through Colonel Denson.' The woman left the sheriT's office and passed out to the little platform at the rear of the court house. For a second sht paused with her eyes fixed on the con demned cell, where her husband Is con 1 fined. She then left going out via the jai | alley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed pro posals will be received in the office of the board of revenue of Jefferson coun- ty. Alabama, up to F o'clock. noon. thursday, the 3rd day of November, 1904. for the construction of the Tarrant Gap and New Castle road in Precinct AT, also for road to be known as the Bedding and Montevallo road In Precinct 8.
 Specifications may be obtained In the office of tho board of revenue. The right to reject ar. and all bids is reserved by the board of revenue.
 A. J. TARRANT,
 President, Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
COUNTY TEAcHERs' ASSOCIATION President EIHs Appoints Committees.
 Duties of Executive Committee.

The following committees have been appointed by Prof. S. A. Ellis, president of the Jefferson County Teachers asso- ciation:
 Executive Conmittee-Prof. R. V. All- good Mrs. S. F. H. Tarrant, Prof. H. P. Self.
 Committee to revise and rewrite the constitution and by-laws-Prof. w. P. Dickson, Prof. Thomas R. Walker, Prof. E. l.. Patton.
 The executive committee will serve for one year. will prepare programmes and will look after the welfare of the asso- ciation in general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
NEGRO RETURNS THE
 HORSE AND BUGGY
ESCAPES FROM STREET GANG l AND RIDES AWAY, BUT SENDS VEHICLE BACK TO OWNER BY
 A BOY.

Many people doubt seriously whether there is really any such thing as honesty among thieves, but the question was set tied to the satisfaction of some city of- ficials yesterday, mostly policemen.
 Givey Smith. a negro sentenced on Au- gust 1s to $90 and 1SO days on the streets for petty arceny, made his escape from one of the street guards yesterday about noon, and In doing so he required the services of a horse and buggy belonging to James A. Downey. who lives at 2509 Fifth avenue. After using the horse and buggy to effect his escape the negro re- turned 1t to Mir. Downey and paid a lit- tie negro 15 cents for driving 1t back to the city from near the baseball park.
 The negro made his break for liberty rear Twenty-second street and Sixth ave- nIe. In lis wanderlngs about while be- ing chased by the street guards he ran across the horse hitched too a post. He unhitched the nag, climbed into the buggy and drove away at A rapid speed. The police were notified at once that the negro had escaped and In so doing. had stolen a horse and buggy.
 About an hour afterwards a little negro drove the buggy back to MT. Downey and told a story of meeting Smith near West End snd being paid 15 cents to drive the horse back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
BrantIey Manufacturing Go.

The Brantley Manufacturing company with a capital stock of s100,O00 has filed articles of incorporation in the probate court. The corporation will buy, sell mort gage, repair, construct and deal In ma chlnery, tn" principal place of business being in Birmingham. J. s. Boggs of AL bany, Ga, Ben T. Wade of Troy, N. C., and H. Linden zell of Birmingham are the incorpes ators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
United Charities.

The annual meeting of the Society of United Charities will be held this morn ing at 10:3O o'clock at the headquarters of the society on Third avenue and Twen- ty-second street. All members of the board and others interested in the work of charity in Birmingham are invited to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE. Negro Youth Accused of Attempting a Criminal Assault on a White Girl.

Jesse Davis, negro youth. Is confined in the county jail on a charge of attempt at criminal assault. It Is alleged that the negro attempted to assault May Trott, the little daughter of J. E. Trott. resid- ing In Shades valley. The attempt Is said to have occurred Monday morning while the little girl was on her way to school The appearance of three white men is said to have scared the negro away
 The negro will probably be given hearing before Judge Ik B. Abernathy of the inferior court of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Body of Infant Found.

The body of an infant was found yes- terday morning in the woods near Sixth avenue and Thirty-third street. and was turned over to Coroner Paris, who is holding an investigation. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of the Gaudin company. The police de- partment is also making investigations to try and discover the parents of the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
CITY ITEMS.

Boys club.-A call has been issued for a meeting of the board of control of the Boys Leading club this morning at 10 o'clock at the club rooms in the city hall. Business of importance will be discussed, and full attendance Is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Damage Suit TrIaI.-The damage suit of Michael Kelley vs. the Louis vile and Nashville railroad is still on trial before jury in the circuit court. The plaintiff sues for $30,OOO as dam- ages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Why not ask for the bestp It costs no more. Drink Wuerzburger Bottle Beer. For sale at leading bars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Meade, charging him with assault with intent to murder. The condition of Mat thews today will decide whether or not Meade will be allowed to make bond.
 At the hospital about ? o'clock this morning 1t was stated that Matthews wounds were not very serious. One bull let entered his knee and the other the thigh They were extracted by the sur geon and the sufferer is expected to be able to leave the hospital in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Salvation Army.-The Salvation Army will open it's new hall to the public for the first time tonight at o'clock. The new quarters, three stories high, are at 2107 Second ave. nue. Staff Captain Berriman will be present at the opening and will have charge of lne services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Is liable to be wasted, lost or stolen unless deposited in a good,
 RELIABLE BANK. Paving by check is the safest way to settle your bills. Every possible cour- tesy and attention extended to all our customers.
 We havo now over $600,000.00 due depositors. We would like to add your name to our list.
 Four per cent interest paid on say ings accounts. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK, , BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
POLICE MAKING IT
 HOT FOR GAMBLERS
OFFICERS INSTRUCTED TO VISIT EVERY SUPPOSED GAMBLING HOUSE IN THE clTY-POLICE MAKE ROUNDS REGULARLY.

The police department has again be- come very active in breaking up gambling In the city. Commencing yesterday morn- ing Policemen Burke and Murphy were instructed to visit every gambling house or supposed gambling house, and take down the names of every man they found in them.
 When mans name is listed four times charges will be preferred against him for vagrancy and he will be arrested or required to make bond for his appearance before Judge Feagin.
 This action was taken as the result of an influx of the cheaper class of gam blers into the city, and the police desire to make 1t too hot for them and if possi- ble make them leave the city again.
 Two three or four times each day the police are said to visit each of the gambling houses, the number of times depending on how long 1t requires them to make the rounds of the half dozen places. They have secured the names of dozen or more already but have not found any one in house more than once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Formal opening of the Mas cot Buffe, 2I6 N. 2lst Street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Barbecue will be served. The pu blic invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Ne make the best c..Is Tn town. ARs Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington. October 11.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Wednesday and Thursday, light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Weather Report.

Birmingham, Tuesday, October Il.
 Rising temperatures are noted at all points in the cotton belt, the increase amounting to as much as 22 degrees in North Carolina and 20 degrees in Georgia. The highest temperatures occurred in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Com paratively warm weather prevails as far north as the Ohio valley and Maryland. The cool wave over the Rockies yesterday is now over the states of the plains from Kansas to North Dakota here at a. m. temperatures ranged from 30 to A degrees
 There has been rain from Texas and Louisiana rortheastward through Mis- slssippi, Arkansas and Tennessee, thence to the Great Lakes and New England states; also in Florida and the Pacific coast region
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Two of a kind-health and Wuerzburger Bottle Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Lost-Large St. Bernard dog; answers to name of "Carlo." Wore collar, when last seen. Liberal reward if returned to F. A. Grider, 2245 Sycamore St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

A health restoring tonic Wuerzburger Bottle Beer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11
CITY COUNCIL.

The city council met in adjourned
session Wednesday evening.
The purchasing committee was or.
dered to buy half dozen rubber coats
for the fire department, if deemed
necessary.
Peter Lemay petitioned for road
way near his property in the north
eastern part of tire city. A hearing
was granted Dec 9th.
The matter of opening and grading
Fourth street southwest was referred
to the street committee
The bond of J. Hinter, sidewalk
builder, with the certified check of w.
E. Ryan for $500 as security, was ap-
proved.
The street commissioner pay roll
1853. Sc, was approved. The street CON-
missioner reported $50 collected from
sales Of crushed rock.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11
A PIONEER OF MORRILL,.

Royalton Banner: George Fergu-
son, of Morrill, was a caller at the
Banner nffice Monday. Mr. Ferguson
is one of the oldest, perhaps the very
Oldest resident of that town. He
moved there and took a homestead
nearly 27 years ago. He came from
Wisconsin to carve out home for
himself in the wilds of Minnesota.
In those days the town Of Morrill,
offered all the disadvantages a man
would usually encounter in new
country. There were no roads, no
! ssettlers, nothing but an unbroker
& wilderness. His nearest postofnce was
st. Cloud, and here also he was ob-
liged to &C for his flour and feed He
built a cabin Of logs and into it's con-
struction not a foot of lumber en-
tered. The floor was hewn out of
logs. The roof was constructed out Of
log troughs placed side by side. and
over tbs opening another was placed
inverted. In this manner the cabin
was constructed, and he says it was
comfortable. IL it they lived that
winter, and until better house could
be erected. The so-called pioneers of
today do not know what hardship is
Mr.. Ferguson has seen his town grow
land prosper and blossom like garden
and in it's material prosperity has had
no small share Settlers come and CO.
but be is content 10 remain on the old
homestead. He likes Minnesota that,
in fact, is why he csme here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11
MARRIED..

Chester Il. Rogers of Scanlon and
Miss Sadie Farquhar of st. Paul were
married Tuesday last week in st.
Paul Mr.. Rogers was for several
years a sawyer in the Pine Tree mill
in Little Falls and has many friends
here. Mrs. Rogers is we'll known
here. She was trimmer at Mrs. Her.
ron's and Mrs. Hosch's millinery es'
tablishments. Mr.. Rogers is now su.
perintendent Of large mill at Scan
lon. Both have the hearty congratula'
tions Of many friends.
Vim. Newman, son of Julius New.
man and Miss Verbena Smith, were
married yesterday afternoon by JUS
tice Cameron. Mr.. Newman is en-
ployed at the Home Bakery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

Mr.. Caldwell left the St. Gabriel 9
hospital on Wednesday, feeling very
much better with his treatment there.
MIR. and Mrs Caldwell will live at
Pierz a part of the time, but hope to
be able to be on the farm near Sulli-
van lake the most of the time, where
himself and two sons have put in a
hard summers work improving their
farms. he has great interest in i'm
proving the stock in eastern Morrison
county. He has just sold a registered
Galloway bull to Mr.. Olson Of Gravel
vile. Guy Caldwell will be in Little
Falls Saturday to get full blood Gal
loway from one of the best nerds in
the state, to be put with his herd in
the town of Richardson. where he has
q few full blcods and some line Gallo
way grades, and some thoroughbred
Shropshire sheep.
Mr.. Caldwell has the papers all ready
and will organize a rural telephone
company and build line from Mile
Lacs lake to Pierz next summer. He
is very anxlous to see railroad OF
some kind built to the lake. and says
if there is nothing doing in Little
Falls an attempt will soon be made
to organize home company and get
road started from tba lake t., St.
Cloud which would not be entirely
under the n. P.'s control
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

Honor roll in the Sixth and Eighth
grades Columbia school for the past
month: Beatrice Dewey, Elva MuIcy,
Fay Doten, Josie Ellison, Ruth Wood,
Lawrence Belzer, Lester Longley,
Chas. Dzurik. Robt. Cawley, Fred
Larson. Spelling honors in the same
grades were won by Flora German,
Elva Muncy, Hector Gendron. Lloyd
Magee spelled down the Fifth grades
and Hazel Tourtellotte the Fifth and
Sixth together.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11
THE BUCKMAN SUIT.

AN increase of $50, 900 in the
amount Cf damages for alleged timber
tresrass has been added by Attorney
General Donahower to the $44, coo
previously demanded by the state in
it's suit brought a short time ago
against Congressman Buckman, says
the St. Paul Globe. This addition
hxes the total amount of the alleged
damages at $10 600. A representative
Of the states case said Yesterday !:
"We found evidence leading as to be-
lieve that more timber wac taken than
we first estimated. We wanted to pro.
tect the state fully, so we changed our
complaint. -
The suit was brought after Public
Examiner johnson had reported the
result of Investigations he had made
in the state auditors Office as to losses
of state timber. The papers were filed
in the Ramsey county district court.
Congressman Buckman. however is
not satisfied with st. Paul as the
place Of trial. He thinks that he
would have a better chance for a fair
trial in Itasca county, part of his
own district. he has therefore served
notice on the state that he will ask
for a change Of venue transferring
his case from Ramsey to Itasca coun.
ty.
The complaint as amended was
week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

WILL END IN A BLAZE OF GLURY
AS this will be the last great
Worlds Fair in our time, it is our
duty to ourselves to see it before the
close on December 1st.
The Minneapolis & st. Louis r. R.
has cut the rates il two and placed
the price within the reach of all. On
ly $1,000 from St. Paul or Minneap polls
to St. Louis and return. Tickets on
sale November II to 28, good for re-
tnrn to Decembe Der 1st. GO NOW. Two
daily trains to the gates o. the Fair.
Buy your tickets over the Minneapolis
- & ST. Louis r. r. which gives such
low rates, and has much the pest
and quickest service.
Gall any " e st. l.. r. R. Agent
for berth reeer II ,as for information
about the route.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

A few weeks ago Johnson, the
photographer was unknown in Little
Falls. Now his name has become fam
liar to every school boy as the man
who makes the best photos in Nor.
risen county. Studio in Tanner block.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

At the special meeting of the city
council Wednesday last week an ordi-
nance was passed establishing grade
for city paving. The liquor bonds of
Panl Hopka, with Paul Lemarczek
aud Nick Rutza, as sureties was ap-
proved.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-11-11

Postmaster 81. G.. Wire of St. Cloud
and T. G.. Scollan, proprietor of the
Merchants hotel, had row in sa-
loon in st. Cloud over an election bet
in which Mr.. Scollan was stakehold-
er. and Sco]lan was dangerously in
jured and may die.