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Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
$l00 REWARD, $100.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and thatis Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be- ing. 2 constitutional disease, re- quires aconstitutional treatment. Halls, ,Catarrh Cure is taken in formally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous, surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative pow CTS that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testi- monials.
 Address,
 F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
Curious Incident.

A man on Twenty-third street furnished much amusement tO number of people on recent windy afternoon by a predicament he fell into, or rather that fell onto him A large gunny sack dropped from the roof of one of the buildings, and, as it descend ed, filled with air, coming down with mouth wide open, like bal loon. It struck the unfortunate man squarely over the head. GOV, ering him completely down be low the shoulders, and piniol ue his arms so that he had diff ''ft in extricating himself. He T gled as if he thought he VI
 Kidnapped until he managf
 tho sack of his head.-N !
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
COACH EXCURSIONS TO ST. LOUIS, Mo, VIA THE IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE.

Coach Fxcu4sion tickets will be on sale daily. except on Friday and Saturday September 14th to September 2c'h inclusive. Rate S5. ff TOUT r. childen under F l ov ars of age $4.00, re these tickets sey d. date of sale.
 1'Hos REAMEY, Agent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
RHEUMATISM CURED
 By Paracamph,
TIT D. l.. Hawkins, 123 West S7th
 St., New York City, Says:

'sI have used Paracamph in severe case of Rheumatism, and will say that got immediate, relief. I have tried almost every preparation that is now before the public, and find that Paracarnphis is with out question the best remedy for Rheu- natisnl. I wish you success and heartily reco1nned Paracatnph
 MT Hawkins is only one out of many thousands that have been cured by the wonderful penetrating remedy Paraca1nph This new remedy is a scientific prepara- ton which when applied, opens the pores of the skin, allowing the soothing, cool ing oils to penetrate to seat of the ailinent, removing the soreness and congestion, drawing out the fever and inflammation by inducing sweating. It sweats out the pain and aches, and this is Natures plan.
 Don't, ruin your stomach with strong internal medicines for Rheumatism, Neu- ralgia, Sore Joints, etc. We guarantee paracamph to relieve and cure youif used as directed. If it fails your druggist will refund your money. If your druggist don t handle Paracamph ask him to get for you.
 If he won't do this send direct to us. But don't take any substitute because there isnothing just as good. Paracamph is sold only in 25 cent, 50 cent, and $1 .oo bottles.
 The 50 cent size contains three times as much as the 25 cent size; the $1.oo bottles eight times as much as the 25 cent size.
 The Paraca1nph Company Louisville Ky., U. s. A.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
TO CALIFORNIA

 Via Union Pacific. Millions have been spent in the improve nent of this line, and all human ingenuity has been adopted to protect it's patrons against acci- dent. The line is renowned for it's fast trains and the general su- periority of it's service and equip nent. Fast time, shortest line, smoothest track. Tourists sleep cssa speciality. Inquire of
 J. H. LoTHRoP, C.. A.,
 903 Olive street.
 St. Louis, Ne.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
FORTUNE IN A POTATO.
xuber Raised by scotchman and SslA at High Price-Well-Namsd
 the "Eldorado."

No potato ever gained 50 much notoriety as Eldorado, raised by the famous Scottish raiser MT. A. Findlay, of Markinch. The very aame of the variety, says the Gar dener's Magazine, was stroke of genius, for it is hardly possible that the raiser, or those who had the good fortune to secure some of the first tubers distributed, could have imagined that in 60 short a time it would change hands at such enormously high prices.
 Mir. George Massey, of Spalding, was one of the very first to obtain the stock, and from him MT. Zach. ariah Gray, well-known grower at Everton, Sandy, purchased a stone weight for f2O. This set the ball rolling, and as MT. Findlay resolved not to further distribute Eldorado until the autumn of 1904, the demand for the small stock available was doubled and trebled, and so the prices rose Messrs. Dennis, the Covent Gar den salesmen. and Messfs. I. Poad q Sons, of York, possessed sup. plies, and the latter firm found a purchaser of four pounds at e160 per pound. This determined them to obtain further stock, and 50 al the Smithfield club show a mem Der of his firm found that Mir. Mas sey had a limited stock for dispos al and made him an offer of f1, ,O0t for < stone. MT. Massey refused as he wanted f1,500, but eventn ally the bargain was struck al f1.400, to the satisfaction of both parties. Subsequently MT. Mas sey sold a relatively small quan tity for f2, 1000. 90 that his original transaction brought him . yer, handsome return.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12

(This Picture on Every Bottle)
 Cures Ohills. Fevers.7 Malaria, Bilious |, ness. Take it as Q General Tonic and at all times in place of Quinine. Breaks up Coughs. Colds and LaGrippe.- NO CURE. NO PAY
 J. O. MENDENHALL, sf Sole C---.r Evansville. Indians
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
FEAR OF GERMAN INVASION
Not Warranted by Number of Kaiser's Subjects at Present Residing in
 South America.

German migration to South America, and especially to some of the southern states of Brazil, is periodically a cause of com. ment and concern to some who think they see therein a sinister scheme of imperial conquest. For two or three strong reasons, says the New York Tribune, such fears seem to us to be not we'll founded. One such reason is that the number of Germans in Brazil is not, after all, Ominous. ly large. The total population of Brazil, according to the census of 1890, was 14,333,915. No later census returns are available, but careful estimates now place the total at more than 100000, of which number less than 3,OO0,O00 are Indians and negroes, leaving certainly more than 14,00O,0O0 whites. Of these, in 1901, only 2,700,000 were immigrants, and of the latter number only 300,00O were Germans.
 The latest and highest esti. mate of the number of Germans in Brazil is only 450,000, or a lit tie over three per cent. of the whole. Really, we cannot regard that as a dangerous percentage. Nor does it represent the largest foreign element, by any means. Portuguese immigrants into Bra. gil are twice as numerous, and Italians three times as numer. ous, as the Germans. Nor yet are these Germans so massed in certain states as to form 8 ma. jority of their population, as some have imagined. Germans are most numerous in Rio Grande do Sul, where there are 100000 of them, but the whole population of the state is 100000, so that the Germans are less than one-fourth. In Santa Catha. rina the Germans are 100000 in a total of 300,O00, or one-third, the largest proportion in any state. In Parana they are 47,000 in 2S0,000, and in Sac Paulo 3O,- 900 in ], 1,430,000.
 It is pointed out as ominous that these Germans continue to use their own language, to pub fish newspapers in German and to demand the official use of that language in courts and schools. We'll, the same may be said of Germans in New York, and in Milwaukee, and in many other parts of the United States.
 The conquest which Germany hopes for in Brazil is not polit. ical, but commercial. The profit she looks for in this migration of her subjects is to be found in in. creased commerce. In that Ger. many reckons shrewdly. Every shipload of Germans landed in Brazil creates, a, demand for many shiploads of German man. ufactured goods. Every so-called German colony in Brazil means a market for German trade. Upon this feature of the case too much stress cannot easily be laid.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
MENTOR AT HOME.
homas 4. Edison-HeuSs lrroundings Not . Bit T Like the Man.

he who knows anything at
 Edison, the first glimpse of
 ouse and it's surroundings
 es with a shock of surprise,
 ys Woman's Home Companion. /Who would have suspected that this most democratic of men would have chosen for himself en- vironments so essentially aristO- cratic? He lives in the heart sf . splendid park, patterned after .tbe English idea of vigorous ex- clnsiveness, it's gates jealousiy guarded by lodgekeeper.
 The interior of the house h in keeping with the atmosphere of the park without, quite unlike Edison. The reception-room was utterly different from what I cx, pected. The admirably draped curtains, the tables and chairs ar. ranged win an eye to artistic ef- feet, were not of Edison's choos. ing. He cares too little for the luxuries of life. This was his wife's work; 1t was all 70 wom. anly.
 I heard quick footsteps behind me, and Edison appeared, greet ing me cordially and unaffectedly. He was dressed in the queerest of costumes-a long blouse that reached to his heels, evidently of his own pattern, serviceable and work-worn.
 "Come along into the labora. tory," he said.
 So I followed him through the dining-room and the "den" into the laboratory that he has fitted up for himself in his home. There I found his little boy, his shirt-sleeves rolled up, his face and hands smeared like his fathers. They had been making various compounds of which lamp. black was the chief constituent.
 "So you work on Sunday, too?''
 Edison winked confidentially. "You see, Mrs. Edison is away. l can do as I like"
 That brought back to me story that had once heard from a friend of his-a story of how he works night after night in his labora. tory, utterly absorbed in his ex. periments. Midnight comes and goes, the gray dawn creeps in, and still finds him bending over hin test-tubes and retorts, until a& last Mrs. Edison appears and fondly leads him away to sleep.
 I looked around the laboratory. This at least was his room. There were Bunsen. burners, mortara and pestles, glass rods, watch crystals, bottles of chemicals scattered about in bewilderinG profusion. I watched him and his boy while they worked, the boy listening with rapt attention ts the teachings of his father.
 q FORTUNE IN 4 POTATO.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
P)RTLAND4AND
NORTHWEST.

NORTHWEST. Without change via Union Pa cific. This route gives you 200 miles along the matchless Colum- ia River, a great part of the stance the trains running so lose to the river that one can o0ls from the car window almost lrectly into the water. Two trough trains daily with accom- odations for all classes of pas- ngei This will be the popu- ro to the Lewis and Clark no.uion 1905. Inquire of
 J. H. LOTHROP, G. A.,
 903 Olive Street,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
WOOD & HUMPHREYS Art and Frame Company Enlarge Portraits in Oil, Water
 Colors, Pastel Sepirose,
 Crayon and Sepia.
 Guarantee Satisfaction. BRADFORD. ARKANSAS,
TO THE FAIR.

Tickets on sale to St. Louis daily via the Iron Mountain route. $9.55 for the round trip; return limit fifteen days from date of sale. T. H. REAMEY. Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-12
3GUGH TOURIST CAR SER
 VT, E TO CALEDONIA.

gomr ancing Saturday Septem- 2 Iron Mountain u naugurate through Los Angeles. Cali the True South Taxarkana and "l low rate colo ifornia points tember 18th to oir Mountain And reserva- eG
 WNSEND,
 P. & T. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
KEEPING BACK DETAILS.
Depressenz Has Not Correctly Stated
 Turkish Devastations.

Paris, May 2S.-The government s advices concerning the details of the Armenian massacres are not yet def inite but the official view is that the depredations are very grave. Deputy Depressenz (socialisD, who has con fidential relations with the foreign office, has received telegram from Baku saying the Turkish forces oper- ating against the Armenians consisted of 12000 regulars and 16.000 Kurds, with fifteen guns. The dispatch fur ther asserts that forty-three villages were burned and that their inhabitants were killed. The male Armenians are said to have made desperate resist. ance on the summit of Mount AntoK. M. Depressenz has forwarded the dis patch to Foreign Minister Delcasse with letter announcing that he will question them in the chamber of dep- uties concerning what steps French diplomacy intends to take to put a stop to this lamentable "crime."
 The officials believe that M. De- pressenz does not correctly state the devastation the Turks have wrought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
ROOSEVELT WILL
 MAKE THE ADDRESS
WILL DEPART FOR GETTYSBURG TOMORROW MORNING TO TAKE PART IN THE DECORATION DAY EXERCISES.

Washington, May 2S-President Roose- welt will participate in the exercises on Memorial day on the battlefield of Get tysburg He will arrive at Gettysburg about g a. m. Monday and will return to Washington the same day arriving here at p. m. Included in the Presidents party will be Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt, Miss Carey. Secretary Loeb, Surgeon General Rixey, Capt. Chas. D. A. Loeffier and M. c. Latta.
 The President and his party will travel on a special train on the Baltimore and Ohio as guest of a committee represent ing the veterans who will conduct the ceremonies at Gettysburg. The commit tee will also have as It's guests on it's trip the pension commissioners and Mrs. Ware Miss Ware and Gen. Daniel E. Sickels.
 On arrival at Gettysburg the party will be taken for drive about the battlefield. The memorial exercises will begin at 10:30 a. m. with a procession to the cemetery, where the graves will be decorated. A programme of music and addresses will follow. The President will deliver the principal address. The party will leave Gettysburg for Washington at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
BRILLIANT CARD PARTIES.
Greensboro Has Had Week of Unusual
 Gayety.

Greensboro. May 2s.-(special. )-One of the large and elaborate affairs of the week will be the card party at which Mrs. Allen Jones will entertain on Satur- day in compliment to Mrs. Tipton of Birmingham. Euchre will be the game played after which delicious luncheon will be served, and beautiful prizes awarded.
 Mrs. Charles Stollenwerck was the lovely hostess Thursday afternoon of one of the most beautiful card parties of the season. The rooms were profusely deeked with flowers of every sort and all the favors were flowers The games were marked with sprays af sweet peas. Mrs. Stollenwerck received here guests in a white mousseline dress. She was assisted in receiving by her sisters. Mesdames Jack, Castleman and Frank Cobbs. Mrs. E. D. deGraffenried carried off the prin- cipal prize of the afternoon, a cut glass vase.
 One of the most interesting sociali gath erings of the week was the reception with which Prof. L. P. Giddens compli- mented his classes on Friday evening. The beautiful departments were gay with flowers and a most delightful supper was served. A hundred guests enjoyed hls delightful hospitality. aa
 With the closing of school the young contingent come to life again socially speaking. Friday evening the winter or their discomfort was made glorious sum mer'' by the dance rendered them by Master Harris Seed. They ripped the light fantastic till Il o'clock, when de- 1cous buffet luncheon was served.
 Rev. R. R. Jones left Friday for Girard where he delivers the commencement ser mon before the graduating class of the Girls High school Sunday morning. Rev. Jones is brilliant young student of the Southern university, not yet 21 years of age. but already gives promises of what the future holds In store for him..
 Misses Agnes Tutwiler and Sallie Jones are home from Livingston where they attended school for the past year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
Mrs. M. E. Lanham Passes Away.

Tuscaloosa. May 8.-(Special)-Mr M. E. Lanham died last evening at , O clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs. W. A. Houghston on Greensboro avenue. Mrs. Lanham suffered an attack of pneumonia six weks ago from whlch she never recovered owing to her ex- treme age, she being 73 at the time or her death. Up to the past five years sne was a resident of Rome, Ga, when sne came to Tuscaloosa to reside with her daughter Mrs. Houghston She IS sur vived by four sons and one daughter. one of her sons, Thomas Hanson or BIT mingham, formerly resided Tn l'uscaloosa'
 The funeral services took place at the residence of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Tough ston this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The body will be taken to Rome, Ga. for interment, the old home of deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
SEA PIRATE WINS TIE STEEPLECHASE PreSgrave Carried all Incompe-
 tent Rider THE TALENT HAD GOOD DAY Bryn Mawr Takes Praekness Stakes for Three-Year-olds at Graves
 end--other Racing
 Events.

Cincinnati, May 2S.-Ten thousand peo- pie saw the Kentucky steeplehase handi- cap decided at Latonia today. The race WAS run over the club house course, about a mile and three quarters. The race resulted in a driving finish between Sea Pirate and Presgrave. Sea Pirate won by a scant length, Presgrave's de- feat being due to an incompetent rider. Presgrave was favorite at even money, while two to one was offered Sea Pirate. The talent had good day as all the winners were well played
 First race, six furlongs-Red Thistle, 1os c. Hicks), 19 to 1. won; Iole, SC tWedderstrand), 6 to 1, second Two Pen ny. 95 ,Iivingston), 20 to l. third. Time, l:14ik.
 Second race. five furongs-Nicola, 109 IMorris), 5 to 1, won; Geneva Lee, 99 lHicks), to l. second; Dixele, 99 Qiv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
Another Youngest Veteran.

Huntsville, May al.)-Another confederate veteran residing in this To- cality has put forward the claim that he is the youngest survivor of the confed- crate army. w. E. Clutts of Cluttsville, Madison county, enlisted in Company K. Forty-ninth Alabama on November 15. 1861 at the age of IS years and months. He believes there is no younger confed- crate soldier and Is anxious for all claim ants of the distinction to submit their claims with proof. John w. Mayhall of Guntersville recently set forth his claims as the youngest soldiers. giving his age at enlistment. at a month or two more than IA years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
lngston), 2 to 1, third. Time, i:02.

ingston), to l. third. Time, 102.
 Third race six furlonss-Klng Rose 103 (Conley), to l, won; Ben Mora, IT (Munroe), 13 to 5 second; J J T, los (Aker1. 15 to l. third. Time. 1:14A.
 Fourth race, Kentucky steeplechase, about mile and hree-auarters-sea Pirate. 16O CBoyle), ? to l, won; Pres grave TO (Gaylor). even. second; Fara- day, Jr., lS2 (Monahan), 6 to 1, third. Time. 3:901R.
 Fifth race five furlongs-woodcla 102 (Richsteiger). 16 to 5. won; Cesarius, 102 CDarb, to l. second; Madison Square, 109 (Monroe). 20 to l, third. Time 1:01.
 Sixth race mile and seventy yards Horton, 109 (Eonner), to g. won; Jake 102 CDavis), 10 to 1. second; Kilmorie, 94 Qelsher), to 1, third. Time, 1:45A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
BLOcToN SCHOOLS CLOSE. Have Run for Nine Months Free to Al
 Patrons.

Blocton, May 2S.-(Special.) 1.-The West Blocton High school closed for the term with concert last night. This school has been run for a period of nine months, absolutely free to all patrons. It has been supported by the dispensary. Prof. A. E. Handley, assisted by Misses Almon and Howard, have made efficient board of teachers and their work was highly appreciated by the patrons.
 The Elks gave banquet Tuesday night which was a great success from a social standpoint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
clarkson Was the Host.

Tuscaloosa, May Edgar L, Clarkson was the, clever host at beautiful dinner Thursday evening at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, in compliment to Miss Caroline George of Mobile The color scheme was pale blue and white, the colors of the Phi Delta fraternity of which the host Is a popular member The place cards were painted in the coat of arms of the fra ternity. Covers were laid for ten and a delicious menu was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
nd the elementarv nrinclnles of physl-

and the elementary principles of physi- ology and hygiene; and applicants for second grade certificates shall be exam ined in all the foregoing branches, and also in practical arithmetic, history of Alabama history of the United States English grammor and composition, and intermediate geography; and applicants for first grade certificates shall be ex- amined in all the foregoing branches, and also in algebra and natural philoso- phy, geometry, the school laws of Ala bama, the theory and practice of teach ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
Good School Report.

The board of control of the Second and Fifth Districts agricultural schools held meetings with the governor today, and reelected old presidents in both cases Likewise both schools were found in good conditions. with compliments from the state officials for the work done.
 The meeting of the Second District school was held first The president, Prof. J. A. Lanier, was reelected. His copduct and management of the school we're highly complimented by the gover- nor. State Superintendent of Education Hill and Commissioner of Agriculture Poole. Every department was found in excellent shape for the duties required of it. 4A
 The other teachers chosen were Prof. W. w Monroe. for the agricultural grades, and hiss Ethel King and Miss Willie Cunningham for the preparatory departments. An agriculturist will be chosen later. The local members of the board here were w. B. Crumpton of Evergreen. where the school is located. and S. c. Cook of Nellie, in Wilcox eollnty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29

Camp Lomax of this city, has named the following as delegates to the confed- crate reunion in Nashville: Ex-Governor w. c. Oates, A. L. R. Thompson, Rev. A. J. Lamar. J. w. A. Sanford J. M. Riley. c. A. Lanier, w. D. Sayre, J. H. May. Alternates, A. J. Brooks, J. o. An drew, w. E. Hagood, J. G. Chambliss, c. E. Brewer, J. G. Cromerlin, P. B. Mastin, William Berney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
Spring Term Adiourns.

Huntsville, May 2s.- (speeiai.)- The spring term of United States court was adjourned by Judge Jones this morning. A large number of criminal cases were disposed of during the two weeks term of court but the civil docket was not taken 11D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
Oklahoma Bank Fails.

Elk City, o. T., May 2S.-The Elk City National bank failed to open it's doors this morning. and National Bank Examiner Myron l.. Stuyvesant is in charge The capital stock is S25,000. J. A. Mays is president and D.. A. Boyer cashier The cause and extent of the failure have not been given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-29
An Enjoyable Occasion.
Personal and General.

The young men of Ensey gave a tally ho ride today to Village Falls to the members of the As You Like It" club. About fifteen couples were in the party. At noon a delightful luncheon was en- joyed and the occasion was a most de- lightful one.
 MT. c. F. Sharpe of Nashville, formerly of the Ensley Land company was in the city today.
 pr. Rosamon and Dr. Wynn have re- moved their offices to the Ensley Ma tional Bank building.