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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
coino to a Fire in China.

Frcm the Chicago News.
 q was in Peking," said an American tourist, when a fire broke out a few doors below the house in which l was lodging, and at the first alarm I rushed out and into the burning structure to see what could be saved was at once arrested, and later on discovered the Chinese way of hght- ing a fire. ,o
 "A policeman first required an afii- dayit of the head of the household to the effect that he did not deliberately set the blaze, and for this purpose took his before an official half mile away. A second was stationed to see that no one removed any furniture until the papers had been made out.
 After a lapse of forty minutes the firemen arrived. They looked at the burning house and decided that 1t was on fire. After much argument 1t was further agreed that it would be g waste of water to try to put out the flames. Two members, who erected 2 ladder and climbed part way up, were duly reproved for too much zeal anf after the name, age, and habits of tn, owner had been taken the fire depart ment retired in good order.
 As the flames were unh!ndered the house burned to the ground, and when the owner returned he was beaten by his neighbors for endangering theiI property. I was heId in durance vile for two hours and then fined 40 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
INFANT CHILD DIES.
State Normal Is Preparing to Meet
 Team from Birmingham.

Jacksonville, November 1o-(Special)- Horace Lee, the 16-months-old baby boy of MT. and Mrs. Frank Burke of Meri- dian, died at this place late yesterday evening. MT. and Mrs. Burke formerly resided at this place and they have a host of friends here who deeply sym pathize with them in their bereavement. The remains of the infant will be car ried to Meridian or Chattanooga for in- terment
 The Morgan and the Calhoun Liter ary societies gave a public debate in the chapel of the Normal school Saturday evening.
 The subject was stated as follows: Re solved, that our sympathies in the Rus so-Japanese war should be with Japan," Messrs. Marshall and Benson of the Morgan society taking the affirmative and Messrs. Porter and Meacham of the Calhoun society, taking the negative.
 The chapel was well filled and the speakers were literally applauded. The discussions were concise and pertinent, and they gave all present better un- derstanding of the present struggle in the far east. The judges rendered their decision in favor of the affirmative.
 The Jacksonville pedagogues are work ing hard for the Thanksgiving game with the University High school of Bir- mingham, which is to be pulled off at Anniston on Thanksgiving day. Their last game was with Grant university at Chattanooga and though handicapped by the loss of several of their men, they held the Tennessee boys down to a score of to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Personal and General.

MT. Sam Foley left today for Lamar to look after business interests He will be absent from the city several days.
 MT. w S. Morrow, a popular young man of this city. left today for Fayette' where he will be married Thursday to Miss Ernestine Rose of that place. After the wedding Mr. Morrow and his bride will be at home in this city where MT. Morrow has an important position with the Tennessee company.
 MT. w. T. Burden has returned to his home at Independence after several days visit to relatives in this city.
 Mir N. Tucker. and family will shortly remove to Troy. where he will engage in agricultural pursuits.
 MT. l.. L. Allison, one of Pratt City's oldest citizens is contemplating removing to Trussville, where he will enter busi- ness
 The La6ies Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vann on East Highlands.
 Florida lodge, A. F. and A. M, held an interesting sesion tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
FUN IN PULLMAN.
Numerous Unique Election Bets Paid
 of Yesterday.

Cullman, November l4.-(Speciai)-Ihe Cullman sports paid off their last election bets yesterday and Cullman was treated to spectacle rarely witnessed. As re- suit of several wagers on the presidential ticket, democratic leaders in town had to carry the republican leaders around town for an hour in wheelbarrows and on their shoulders, while Fritz Beyer, brother to Mayor Beyer, had to fish Tor that iehstn of time in a tub on a main street.
 Mayor George Beyer was carried Tn wheelbarrow by Hon. A. A. Griffith, MT. George Stiefelmeyer by MT. Jacob kull- man, Ben Tempe by Adolph Held ana Frank Beyer was carried in an old-fash- toned baby carriage by Jake Record. Post master John Stutterer carried a bass drum, County Chairman William Heck snare drum and Adam Dreher, Jr, a cym- bal The procession went in body led by the United States flag carried by Mr Leiben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16


 .People's Savings Bank and Trust com-l pany. as to my honesty for my contracts. Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call-t ing on me to be cured. Why not come as, soon as afiicted7 You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time: be- sides. there is satisfaction In knowingi that the very best treatment is being, given you by an honest. competent phy-l sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham Ala. since August 8. 1887. I cure syphilis. ,v,,norrhoea, gleet. stricture. lost manhood. Etc I cure many patients by mall treat-l Iment. Write for prices and terms. i do not use large advertisements andi kalse statements to attract patients which, Enerit has failed to secure. If you fail to- he cured by such methods. give me call land get we'll i Nv offices are the most private andi nuiet in the city. tenth story of the new Eirst National Bank building. corner of, e.co,d avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 10os and 1O07 Take one of the finei elevators to tenth floor Office hours: s:so a. m to b:~ p. m vnndav. 1n m to F m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
MUCH WORK DONE
 ON CITY STREETS
IMPROVEMENT NOTED AT PRATT CITY AND WORK IS STILL CO ING oN-PERsoNAL AND GEN. ERAL.


 Pratt City. November 15.-(speeial)- Considerable street repairing and excava- tions are in evidence in Pratt City this month. Large quantities of dirt are being hauled from the grading on East High lands and dumped on First avenue the most important thoroughfare of the city. and the center of the avenue Is being raised several feet.
 On East Highlands much grading IS being done The old streets are being i'm proved and new ones are being opened. Work is also progressing on the county sanitary sewer that goes through the southern part of Pratt City. This end of the sewer will soon be completed if the weather continues favorable.
 A large force of worlxmen are also working on the section of the sewer from Thomas to North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
JACKSONVILLE HAS
 SHOOTING AFFRAY
JOHN NAPIER Is PAINFULLY SHOT BY OFFICER WILL PAR KER, AND BRUCE HYDE IS ALSO INJURED.

Jacksonville, November 15.-(Special.)- this place last night in which John Nap per was painfully shot by Will Parker. The story of the shooting is as follows:
 Brace Hyde, a young painter employed at the Ide cotton mills came into town yesterday afternoon and became intoxi- cated Later in the evening he was mak- ing himself obnoxious at the store of N. B. Polk, who asked John Nap per and Charlie Gray to take him home which they consented to do. In the meantime, however, the condition of young Hyde had been reported to Off, fcer Carpenter and just as Napper and Gray arrived at the boarding house with their charge MT. Carpenter arrived to make the arrest.
 Gray and Napper reconstructed, ask ing MT. Carpenter to allow them to put Hyde to bed. Officer Carpenter deputized Will Parker to assist in the arrest and they started for town with their prisoner followed by Gray and Napper. Just as the five arrived at the Athletic field on Francis avenue. Carpenter becoming yexed at the remonstrance of Napper struck him Tn the forehead with his billy, which preclpitated a general fight.
 Napper's gun was taken from him and he started to return to the boarding house but was ordered to stop by Par ker. On refusing to obey he was shot in the back, the ball lodging in the shoulder blade. In the scuffle the face of young Hyde was beaten into jelly. Off, fcers Carpenter and Parker say this done by Gray and Napper but the latter lay the blame on the officers. Young Nap Fer has a large number of friends at this place and he is well known ell immed- lately made bond. Friends offered to make bond for Gray but he refused to accept 1t and was incarcerated in the local jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

Messrs Morgan and w. l.. Sheppard or Stafford were visitors to Selma today.
 Editor J. E. Hecker of the London Re- porter came up this morning and spent the day in Selma.
 Miss Lucy Burns entertained informally a few friends last night at her homo on Lauderdale street. Dominoes were played and the evening most pleasantly spent.
 MT. G. l.. Rosenberger has returned from Atlanta where he went to visit his daughter.
 A car load of red pole cattle and Po- land China hogs being driven through the streets this morning attracted no lit- tie attention.
 MT and Mrs. B. H. Craig have gone to Mobile to attend the reunion of the Alabama veterans.
 MT. Julien Smith left this morning for New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Football at St. Bernard.

St. Bernard, November 15.-(SpeciaD- A great game of football is to be pulled off at St. Bernard's gridiron on November IT and a good game Is expected. This is to be the greatest game played here this sea- son as it is to be the occasion of the blessing of St. Bernard's new abbot, Right Rev. P. Bernard, o. s. B. The juniors have thus far been defeated in every game except one in which the score was tied In spite of their reverse luck the juniors are in buoyant spirits for the coming contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Euneral of EstImah!e Woman.

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Lambert, an estimable woman of Adamsville, who died Sunday morning at ' o'clock. took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the late residence. The interment was at the Pratt City cemetery.
 The deceased was S7 years of age and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Thomas, and one son, James Lambert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Knlohts of Pythias Rally.

The Pratt City lodge, Knights of Pyth- ias. is making preparations for a mon strous rally tomorrow night at Casue hall on Third street. An interesting musical programme Is being arranged, consisting of vocal and Instrumental se- lections. A number of recitations will also be given. At the conclusion Of the programme refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- posals will be received in the office of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county Alabama, up to noon December 15, 1904 for the hire of county convicts for the ensuing four years.
 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A. J. TARRANT. President Board of Revenue for Jeffer-
 son County, Alabama.
 November 12, 1904. 11-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Sounded That Way.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Mrs. Snappey-Was that the piano in your house l heard yesterday?
 Mrs. Naybor-Yes. my daughter Is ta- king lessons by the quarter now.
 Mrs. Snappey-Indeed? thought it was by the pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

B. B. Martin Is a candidate for alder man from the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
--- - -- DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, i,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee'

I buuh oheeo
 you a perma-l nent cure of private troubles and that youl may know myI guarantee Is rel liable l refer, you with perl mission, to the First National oank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth CTS, bankers Jefferson Coun-i { y s a V in 6 s Lo-f~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward, sub feet to the action of the city democratic urinary. JOHN L. PARKER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Enr AIderma1-EIfth Ward.

William R. Gum is a candidate for re- election to the office of alderman from the Fifth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
For A,,erman-Fourth Ward,

am a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the city democracy, and solicit the support of my friends and the democrats in general
 JOHN R. COPELAND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

I hereby announce as candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the com- ing city democratic primary
 JOHN w. O'NEILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Enr Ald,rnan-Seventh Ward

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as alderman from the Seventh ward. subject to the action of the city democratic primary.
 R. H. TEACH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

I hereby announce as a candidate for Mayor of Birmir ham. subject to the coming city democratic primary.
 Nj. H. CRITTENDEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

am a candidate for Mayor of Birming- hcm. subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES s. SIMMONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
For AIdorman-NInth Ward.

H. A. Stocknar is a candidate for re- election to the office of Alderman from the Ninth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

I hereby announce myself for office of alderman fro-. the Ninth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 H. c. UNRATH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

]. F. Graham is a candidate for the of- fee of alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. FORNEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Local and Personal.

evenings diversion for many friends of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

The Age-1eraId Engraving Depart. ment makes rood cuts. fizzix
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
For POLICE coMMIssIoN.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for police commissioner of the city of Birmingham. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ROBERT H. ALLISON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FOR MAYOR,

I hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham subject to action of city democratic primary.
 GEO. B. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

Age-Herald Industrial Re- view, wrapped for mailing, five cents per copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

I respectfully announce myself a can- didate for police commissioner. subject to the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

Hal. J. Copeland Is candidate for Po- lice Commissioner subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Another Athletic Tournament.

Tonight at the Y. M. c. A. another ath- Ietic tournament was given by the gym nasium class, and large crowd of en- thusfasts were present. Baseball. basket ball and grab tussel were played by the Reds and the Blues, and furnished an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

[ hereby announce myself candidate for police commissioner, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 SID E. JONES'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
pemocratic canpaIan Books.

Sec. R. E. L. Mel has the democrat ic national campaign book which he will be glad to furnish to those desiring the same upon receipt of 10 cents to pay the nostaoe Quiet a number of persons want to keep the book in their libraries for future reference.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

TUTON.-The friends of Mr.. George
G. luton are invited 70 attend his
funeral from No. sol Broughton street,
east, at 500 o'clock this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
NEW YORK DYE WORKS,
state and whitaker streets.

Your clothes might look a trihe bet
ter IL we had them day They might
look like new. We are doing a great
deal of this kind of work now.
Hats cleaned, gloves cleaned, silks
cleaned. Everything guaranteed to be
done the best. Bell phone 94S.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE 20 CITY COURT JURORS

NOTICE 70 CITY COURT JURORS
Jurors OF the City Court not en-
paneled on the trial Of the case Of
Simktns VS. Zipperer are discharged
for the term.
By order Of the Hon. Thomas NJ.
Norwood Judge
WARING RUSSELL JR-
clerk Z. c. :
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
NOTICE.

To the Officers and Members Of
Forest City Lodge No. 23. I. A. of NJ .
You are hereby notified TO meet at
No. 30l Broughton street. east at I 50
O'Clock this afternoon, to pay the last
tribute of respect to our deceased
brother member. George G. Tuten.
]. A. HINGES, Secretary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
MEETINGS.


SOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 1, F.& AM.
A regular communication of A
this lodge will be held at Ma XXX
sonic Temple this Thursday
evening at SIS. z. c. Degree.
Transient brethren and members of
sister lodges fraternally invited to at
tend JAS. PURSE, w. NJ.
l. r. CAIN Secretary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
EARLY CLOSING.

Savannah. Ca, May :, 1904.
We. the undersi gned. hereby agree
TO close our respective places Of hus3-
ness on Saturday at 2 .. n. from May
IL 10 Sept. 10 inclusive
/ EPSTEIN & BRO
MEINHARD SCHAUL s co.
CHAS. MARKS & co.
L MOHR & SONS.
FRANK & CO.
A VETSBURG & co.
JOS. ROSENHEIM & SONS.
From May Il TO Aug. l.
T. A. WE'LL & co.
From May II TO Aug. /.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AND con-
SIGNEES.
During the months of May June,
July and August. 1904, our respective
Offices and freight depots will close
on Saturdays at o'clock p. m, Sa-
Vannah city time.
c. C. MARTIN.
Agent Seaboard Air Line Railway.
L. NJ. ERSkINE,
Agent Ocean Steamship Company.
W. w. TULL,
Agent Merchants and Miners Trans.
j. w. THOMAS.
Agent Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
S. r. HARRIS,
Agent Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Wharf.
B. L. BUGG,
Agent Central of Georgia and South
ern Railways.
FOR RENT.
The premises formerly occupied in
the ProWdent Building by The Ger
mania Bank. This is without doubt
the finest location for Bank OF Loan
Association in the City. Rent reason
able. Apply to
R. NJ. HULL, Agent Provident
Building, No. 10 Drayton Street
WEDDING DECORATIONS.
FLORAL DESIGNS
BEDDING PLANTS.
CUT FLOWERS.
A. C. OELSCHIG,
Both Phones 496.
Is Broughton Street. East.
Four Thousand Dollars
TO Loan
On City Improved Property.
For Sale Cheap
Naphtha Launch Ruby, also some
finest improved and unimprovsd prop
erty. w. B. ADAMS,
Phone 219 is Bryan St, e.
BUSINESS FOR SALE.
Owing TO rrotracted sickness party
with well established business, paying
$4,000 per annum, will sell for $1,000
cash, clear Of all liabilities.
P o. BOX 1l2
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
Headaches

Sometimes come from biliousness,
sometimes from nervousness, sometimes
from other causes but the ache that
won't come off is that which comes
from the lack of glasses or ill-fitting
ones. The strain must be removed be-
fore the headaches cease. You can get
the proper service here.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
FOR SALE, PINE WOOD,

stove length. so cents half wagon
load, at Mil-Haven Co.'S Mill
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
Coming Events.

State Irrigation Convention, Mo- desto, October IS.
 Tulare live Stock Show, Tulare, October 17, IS, 19.
 State Farmers Institute, Berkeley October 9, 26, 27.
 International Live Stock Exposi- tion, Chicago, November 26th to De- cember 3.
 Stato Fruit Growers Convention, San Jose December 6-11.
 California Creamery Operators As sociation. Fresno, December ?, 3.
 San Diego Poultry show, December H-17
 Annual Institute of Farmers Clubs of Southern California, Santa Barbara January 4, h, 6.
 Los Angeles Poultry Show, January 9-15.
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
IN FIELD OF HUSBANDRy
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO FARMER
 AND ORCHARDIST
A New Wonder in 0rafting-Viewed as a Lesson-Oreg0n to Grow Wal nuts-Dairy Pointers.
A New Wonder in Grating.

A MT. J. c. Richie, of Santa Rosa, has grafted pear into an apple tree and produced nondescript fruit, half apple and half pear. This beats any thing that Luther Burbank has done and even surpasses the work of our old friend, Thompson, of Duarte. who produces new varieties by splitting buds and joining the two varieties to- pether in the stock. The influence of stock on graft has never yet been fully settled, but it is certain that no two varieties can ever be mixed by simply grating one into the other. In the above instance the grower has found a freak pear and jumps at the conclusion that, being grafted on an apple tree, it must be half-and-half Very many papers that should know better are giving currency to the story and some people may be misled there by.-The California Cultivator.
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
Viewed as a Lesson.

An orchardist got lesson which cost him s2O0, but he thinks it likely the lesson will be worth more than that sum to him.
 He left two rows of cherry trees un- sprayed. His other trees were sprayed. The former produced nothing of value; the latter bore fine crop of beaut iful fruit.
 This outlines the experience. Can anyone tell why farmers owning con siderable orchard property that is be- ing neglected should not see that there is something for them in this?
 Surely one of the great advantages of agricultural literature is that it tells of how successes are brought about. The press puts the light where it is calculated to do the most good.
 Some one discovers new and better way. The press is the power that makes it common property as far and as fast as the law allows.
 To be denied this sort of help is to be greatly disadvantaged. d.-Home and Farm.
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
Horticultural Notes. California Cultivator).

Fowls relish vegetables as we'll as do their owners.
 Thick buttermilk fed to poultry is a f1rst-class egg maker.
 The dairy farmer afraid of the churn, can not hope to make money out of milk.
 The Cudahy Packing Company are making big land deal at Colton, which if completed, will be followed by the erection of a packing house and cold storage plant at that place.
 Three now wineries and all the old ones around Fresno are at work crush ing grapes, and it is now thought the output of wine will be much heavier than last year. About 30 guagers are
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
Oregon to Grow Walnuts.

In speaking of his recent trip to Or egon, John Isaac, clerk of the Horti cultural Commission, states that he found a great deal of interest dis played in fruit raising in the Will lamette Valley, the principal products being apples, which do we'll there, prunes and cherries.
 The favorite variety of prune IS the Italian, but as it has been an unreli- able bearer in many districts, it is be- ing rapidly supplanted by the Petit d. Agen variety.
 All fruit cured in Oregon is dried by artificial methods, for which large and expensive evaporators are re- quired, due to the uncertainty of the drying season, as rains and fogs arc apt to be prevalent at this season, and in consequence California fruit can be cured at much less cost.
 Experiments are now being made in that state in raising walnuts, which in some sections seem to do we'll, and possibility exists that in the future the California grower will have to compete with the Oregon growers in the walnut trade. -The California Cultivator.
Holbrook argus., 1904-10-22
Admiral to Command.

Washington.-Admiral Dewey has again offered to assume command of the combined fleet in the Caribbean s.a and direct the winter maneuvers.
 If his services can be spared from the presidency of the general board at that time Secretary Morton certain ly will accept the admiral's offer.
 It is probable the admiral will leave in the Mayfower early in the new year and assume command of the new fleet at Guantanamo.