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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
OLD FASHIONED
 COUNTRY STORE
IT WILL BE BIG FEATURE OF OR PLANS HOME CARNlVAL-LA- DIES COMMITTEE ON DoNA- TONS AT WORK.

The work of gathering stock for the old fashioned country store, which is to be one of the many big features of the or phans' home carnival and Greater Bir mingham spring festival, has been com menced.
 The Rev. Father P. A. ORelly, of the East Lake Orphans home, has not yet completed the naming of the ladies who will serve on this committee, but it is probable that the entire list will be pub lished tomorrow.
 The ladies of the committee will, during the next ten days, call upon every mer- chant in the business district of Birming- ham, each of whom will be asked to do nate something towards making the country store stock complete, and it IS likely that the result of their work will be successful to the highest degree.
 The Orphans home committee in gen. eral charge of the street fair, have studi- ously avoided calling upon the business men for donations or advance aid Of any kind They even went so far in their de- sire to avoid this feature as to reject an offer of $250 cash which was made them by an advertising canvasser, who want ed to secure their sanction permitting him to publish a souvenir programme In con nection with the carnival.
 Appreciating the fact that the mer- chants of Birmingham have been worried almost to distraction by the souvenir programme fend," the committee refused the s250 cash offer rather than to permit the business men to be bothered.
 Nothng has been asked nor sought Of the merchants, excepting that they attend the carnival when it opens and enjoy as good an all-round time as 1t is possible to get out of the best and highest class clean attractions now before the public.
 For the stock of the oldfashioned coun- try store, however. the merchants will no doubt treat the members of the ladies' committee handsomely. No cash subscrp- tions will be asked for nothing but dona- tions of odds and ends, principally that which is out of style, shopworn or in hopelessly broken lots. There will be sev- eral articles of the finest grade included in the stock that is to be disposed of at blind sale, during the carnival.
 A me pld0O Will DtCOiHe lHt plppciiy of someone, unknown at present, at cost of 10 cents; so will a rubber tired run about a sewing machine, a set of silver mounted harness, two high grade bicycles. a $50 gold watch pearl inlaid pair of gold opera glasses and several other arti- cles of equal value.
 Every night beginning with the opening, one or more of these awards will be made to the lucky drawer of the success full ticket, each of which will cost the uniform amount of one dime.
 Every merchant who donates anything to the ladies' committee for the benefit of the Orphans home, will be entitled to all the advertising display space about the country store that he may desire for his goods.
 Last night the ladies reported success at every instance where call was made. The country store will prove itself one of the real big features of the carnival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
RAILROADS MAKE
 RATE REDUCTION
ONE AND ONE-THlRD FARE FOR ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO RE. PUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION, WHICH MEETS HERE.

The Southeastern Passenger association has granted a fare of one and one-third for the round trip from all points in Ala bama to Birmingham on account of the held here in May. The tickets will be on sale May 9 to Il inclusive, and 1t is thought that many will take advantage of the cheap rates and come here. There will be 666 delegates and alternates in at tendance, one delegate being allowed for each 200 votes cast in the state in the last presidential election.
 The state convention will be held in the National Guard armory at the city hall, commencing on the 10th. On the day be- fore the state executive committee will meet at some place to be selected later, for the purpose of passing upon any con- tests that may be presented. There are no contests so far, except in the counties composing the fourth district, which is the district of w. F. Aldrich, one of the three referees of the President in Ala bama.
 Seven congressional districts in the state have already acted in the Presi- dential nomination, all of these either in- structing the delegates for MT. Roosevelt or endorsing his administration The state committee will choose the tempor- ary chairman and secretary of the state convention, but this body will elect It's own permanent officers after the conven- tion meets.
 It appears that Joseph o. Thompson, col lector of internal revenue will be elected chairman of the republican state com mttee Charles H. Scott seems to have any easy thing for national committee man from Alabama. It is understood the delegates from the Ninth congressional district favor Major Scott although the recent district convention gave them no instructions. Dr. J. W. Hughes and J. w. Davidson are the delegates from the Ninth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
HOMICIDE CASES.
]. M. Sanders on Trial for Killing Will
 liam Patterson.

James M Sanders is on trial before jury in 'the first division of the criminal court, Judge Samuel F.. Greene presiding on the charge of killing William E. Pat terson. The homicide occurred on Six ty-thrd street, Woodlawn last summer Sanders who is q photographer was in- dicted by the grand jury last September of murder in the first degree. He is charged with taking the life of Patter- sor by stabbing him with a knife. The killing is said to have been the outcome of a dispute relative to the possession of some lumber. Taking of evidence will be finished today and the case will pass into the hands of the jury.
 . The case of A. J. Motershed charged with killing J. J. Hambrick is set for trial this morning in the first division of the criminal court, but the case will hardly be reached today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
GOULD GETS LINE.
Buys Controlling Interest In Electric
 Route to Lynn Haven.

Norfolk. Va, April 1S.-Those in post. tion to know say the purchase of the Norfolk and Southern tracks and prop critics by the Pittsburg- Pennsylvania in terests controlling the Chesapeake Tran sit company's electric line from Norfolk to Cape Henry and Virginia Beach, means that the Norfolk and Southern. nereto- fore controlled by the Vanderbilt inter- ests has been secured by George J. Gould, president of the Wabash system of rail- ways, giving the Wabash an outlet at Lynn Haven inlet.
 The officers of the Norfolk and South ern railroad were summoned to New York last week and meeting was held
 in that city Friday at which the Norfolk and Southern, with its tracks and prop erty in West Virginia and North Caro- lima, passed into the control of the Flynt, Bacon & Co. and the Continental Trust company of Pittsburg, who are said to be the representatives of George J. Gould.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
MISS COULD WRITES LETTER.
Is Much Interested In Y. w. c. A.
 Work at Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, April 1S.-A letter was re- ceived today by the board of lady man agers of the worlds fair from Miss Helen Gould, stating that owing to ill-health she would not be able to par ticipate in many of the social functions of the affair. The letter concludes:
 "One of my main objects in visiting the fair is to cooperate with and aid as far as lays in my power the travel CTS; to aid the Young Women's Chris tian association in their efforts to pro tect the young girls who are coming to St. Louis this summer. This is mat ter which l take very much to heart, as the young girls coming to the fair will be subject to great many tempta- tions and snares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
WILL BE CONTEST
 FOA JUDGESH|P Chancellor Carmichael S Friends Are Urging His Name TO SUCCEED JUDGE GREENE Friends and Supporters of Judge Stiles Are Trying to Get Him In the
 Race for Sheriff Two
 Years Hence.
TO SUCCEED JUDGE GREENE

The friends of Chancellor John C. Car michael, recently defeated for renomina- ton by Col. J. J. Altman. are very &C., lively urging his name for appointment to succeed Judge Samuel E. Greene, who will succeed Judge J. P. Stiles in the officer of probate judge.
 Chancellor Carmichael says he Is in no sense a candidate for this office, but if the governor should see fit to appoint him he will accept. He is backed by some of the strongest men in Jefferson county and his supporters say they believe he will be appointed
 The names of Felix Blackburn, Cunning ham Hickman, W. P McCrossin and James A. Mitchell have also been mention- ed as probable successors to Judge Greene when he retlres from office.
 Judge Stiles.
 Several days ago 1t was reported that the friends of Judge J. P. Stiles had or ganized movement to have him appoint ed judge of the criminal court to suc- ceed Judge Greene. but 1t now develops that those who supported Judge Stiles in the last campaign and many of those who supported Judge Greene are urging Judge Stiles to enter the race for sheriff at the elction two years hence.
 Judge Stiles has the matter under con sideration but has not as yet reached 8 decision. Tt Is true" he admitted yes- terday, that a number of my friends have insisted that I enter the race, but have told them all that I am still unde- cided as to what l will do. I feel very grateful at this expression of affection, The idea of running for sheriff has been suggested to me, but I do not know at this time what will do.
 County Committee.
 B. A. Thompson, chairman of the coun- ty democratic executive committee, will next ten days for the purpose of organ izatlon There seems to be no question about the reelection of Mir. Thompson as chairman if he desires the honor again. The complexion of the new committee IS not definitely known yet, though it is be- lieved that the efforts of the supporters of former governor Joseph F. Johnston to secure control have failed
 Judge Joseph II. Montgomery, who has in charge the republican campaign in Jeff ferson county, has not decided yet whetb- CT he will recommend that county tick ct be put out in opposition to the dem- ocrats If the republicans do not nom- mate candidates the campaign will be very uneventful affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Will Make Short Addresses.

Judge J. J. Banks, Beten Gilreath, Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes, NJ. V. Joseph, Ross c. Smith, F. M. Jackson and J. Ii. F.. Moseley have been invited to make short addresses before themeeting of the Jeff ferson county techers association next Saturday morning at Magnolia hall on Third avenue on the subject of local tax ation for the public schools. T. R. Wal ham compose the committee in charge of the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
VULCAN IS NOW BEING
 SHIPPED TO ST. LOUIS

last of the statue should leave Birming- ham the latter part of next week.
 The first car contained the two feet and legs as high as the knees, and the third piece was the part that fits just above the knees and reaches nearly to the hips. The three pieces weighed about S6,OOO pounds.
 Late Saturday afternoon the casting of the head was made, and the core and mould of it was broken away yesterday afternoon. The head weighs about 12,00o pounds Owing to the intricate lines of the face and the size and shape of the head some fear had been entertained that the casting might not be successful, but it came out in perfect shape, and as soon as it is cleaned it will be placed on a car and shipped away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19

The first car load of Vulcan was ship ped out of Birmingham yesterday, and will be rushed straight through to St. Louis by the Frisco system. which fur nished the car free. Two more cars load ed with pieces of the statue will leave Birmingham for St. Louis about the end of this week.
 One of the pieces of one of the arms vast cast yesterday afternoon. and an- other casting of a section of the arm will be made Wednesday. These will be follow ed by the castings of the arms early next week and these limbs will be completed by week from Wednesday. Vulcans hammer, which weighs about 300 pounds will be the last piece cast. It will be turned next Thursday or Friday, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
oNDlTION IMPROVING.
3. Hines, Who Was Stabbed, Will
 Probably Recover.

The condition of B. Holmes. fore man o the construction department of the Bhingham Railway, Light and Power ompany, who was stabbed last Saturd afternoon by Lee Beasley, charce dealer, Is much improved and the chces for his recovery are bright. I Theight took place in front of Her ren' stable on Twenty-fourth street and Secor avenue. Holmes was carried to Hillnn hospital, where he is now hay ing tention. Beasley was confined in the e jail, charged with an assault with tent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Accused of Stealing Diamond.

Will Foster. negro was yesterday bound over to the criminal court by Judge Feagin on a charge of grand lar ceny. He was accused of stealing dia- mond ring from Mrs. c. w. Ferguson. who lives at 713 South Seventeenth street.
 The negro did not deny having the ring but claimed that he found on the side walk The evidence was tha- 1t disap peared from the house and Judge Feagin held him to the higher courts on $209 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Hanlon Gets Best of It.

Philadelphia, April 1s.-Eddie Hanlon, of California, had the better of a six round bout tonight with Tim Callahan of this city, at the Lenox Athletic club. The fight was a fast one and the Cali fornian had the advantage in every round Neither man received much pun ishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
VII Service Examinations.

1T The ,nited States civil service commits sion nounces examinations as follows:
 Mai11-For medallist, male, (schedule ID, the mint, and assay service at Phil .adehia. The age limit is 20 years or love.
 f.s M 11-For dye maker. male (schedule ID, the mint and assay service at Phil adehia. The age limit is 20 years or over
 Flu information relative to these ex- amiHions will be furnished upon appli- cat to S. D. Harris, secretary of the loc examining board. at the postoffice
 buling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Killed Durinu a Fiqht.

Norfolk, Va, April 1s.-John Morgan, carpenter, 60 years old, was struck and knocked down by his son-in-law, Jeffer son James, in Norfolk county today In falling Morgans head struck an obstruc- tion and he died at once. There has been bad blood between the men for three years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
OFFICIAL COUNT.
Vote of the Northwestern chancery
 Division.

The following official returns of the recent primary were made at a meet ing of the democratic executive com mittee of the northwestern chancery di- vision of Alabama at a meeting of the chancellor stood: J. J. Altman 7063. Car micheal 1892
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
High Authority.

Dr. Robert Hutchison. Hospital for Sick Children, London says: Condensed milk is more easily digested than that of ordinary cows milk" For this req son the demand for Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed MIX. for infant feed ing is constantly increasing. Use it also for tea, coffee and coacoa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Charged With Aiding Prisoners.

St. Louis. April 1S.-Former Chief Jail Guard Hoffman Is charged in an indict- ment returned by the grand jury today with conspiracy. It is alleged that Hoff- man was implicated in the effort to get saws into the city jail to aid George Col lns. who was executed March 26 for the murder of Detective Schumacher. to es- na
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
eio Bond Issue Authorized.

St. Louis, April 1s.-The stockholders of the Iaclede Gas Light company today authorized an issues of $9O00,0o0 of stocks and $10, 00000o of bonds The new issue will make the total indebted ness of the cor poration $40, 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Johnson Is Knocked Out.

Haxerhill, Mass. April 1s.-Bob Arm strong of Denver, knocked out Walter Johnson of Philadelphia. in the second round of what was scheduled to be a twelve round bout before the HaverhiIl Athletic club tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
DEALS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Julia Kelly.

Mrs Jul Kelly, aged IS years, died yes- terday nrnsng at her home near North Birminglm. The remains were sent to Cullman Ala, yesterday afternoon and the intenent will take place there today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Death of an Infant.

Georf B. Hughes, the nine months old ipfantof MT. and Mrs. w. T. Hughes, died Sunday night at First avenue and Thirtsixth street. The funeral services were eduited yesterday afternoon and the intenent was in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Flora Tubbs.

Flors the 21-months daughter of Mrs. D. Tubbs of Cleveland, died of spneumda Monday morning at o'clock, and VI buried in Elm Leaf cemetery Mondaiafternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Eiaht for Bantam Honors.

London. April 1s-In a fifteen round contest at the National Sporting club to- night for the weight champion ship and s1000. Digger" Stanley of Lon don beat Jimmy Walsh of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Six Rounds to a Draw.

Chicago April 18.-Benny Yanger and Tommy Mowatt. both of Chicago fought six rounds tonight, the decision of the referee being draw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 1s.-Forecst for AL abama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; warmer Tuesday in the kerior; light variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
WeatherCondItions.

Temperature an3recipitation as report ed by the weatfr bureau for selected southern stationsluring "A hours ending a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-19
Weather Repoc.

Birmingham, Mondy. April IS.
 The region visited b,l Tin in the past twenty-four hours en brees the states of Alabama. Georgia. h Carolinas and eastern Virginia. Very light amounts fell in central Texas, Mississippi and northern Florida.
 The rain of Sunday was timely and fortunate for the reaso that 1t prevent ed the formation of lrost in northern Alabama. The tempeiture at Brming- ham yesterday was @degrees and would have been near freeing if the skies had been clear. Killig frost occurred in North Carolina am Oklahoma with tenn peratures as low 26 degrees. Warmer weather is expecte, in the south tonight nd TueedaX
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
AMONG THE LILIES,

n little country, Korea by name, that is
west Of Japan east of China, ana which
nljoins Manchuria on the north II Is
a peninsula about l2J miles wide, and
about Gl5 miles long on an average
The nations have decided to be neutral,
but they have their sympathles. United
States and Enslands sympnthies are With
Japan, but France and Germany side
with the Bear.
Lately. Japan has been winning In the
fight. disabling about half dozen OF
Russia's warships, ! think that IN the
end. though, Russia will have the Vic
tory although | hope otherwise. Yet
no one knows, so 1t would be better not
10 Try to prophesy. Russia does capture
Korea, she would be In position to intiict
terrible blows upon japan, and eventually
would master the Islands. Wise Japanese
see this possibility, and, therefore, are
trying as hard ms they can 10 Keep it
from happening.
Some lime ago the Russians were In
Port Arthur, aud the Islanders c;ime and
lad a battle With them, in which the
latter won, disabling some ships above
mentioned, That Was The greatest Vie
tory the japanese iiave Set won,
In The Times Dispatch Of few days
ago ] saw that Japan had been severely
defeated hy some Russian troops Que
report mad it that 800 Japs wore taken
4glsoAsEs. u didn't state Where lhs patue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
5CHILD's HEAD.
VISIT 10 THE COUNTRY.

anonymous.


Sunday morning, March 10, 1901, dawned
bright and clear, so ] thought would
pay visit to some friends out on the
Brook Road. My walk up to where the
Lakeside car CROSSES the pike was de-
lightful, ] stopped at Mr. Hamnlonds
green houses and inhaled tho fra grance OF
tho lovely, sweet flowers, row after row
OF the sweetest yiolets, roses, carnations
and other flowers, Oh! how ] enjoye3a
their fragrance and beauty then tpok
the car to Lakeside; walked from thnre
to the head OF the pike, and had q Snort
but pleasant visit with my friends. !, !
started on my return home; stopped a.
the Emmanuel Cemetery and enjoyed
dead ana thought Of Those Who IL, 5 sleep n,p-
Ing there in the shadow of that old ms !s
tolic church especially the brave Con- oll :
fnderate dead. who bled and died tol' me
lost cause. The fortltcations are pre-
served lust as they were thrown III, dur
ing the war, and ! thought what sad;
sad thing Is war Walking down the ro ,,l
! heard the Song Of some birds ana mo
musiG, Of the t''frossiesa who went /, u, 10
school y was pleasant and quiet lo,lr-
ney back As | reached the city the Noise
and din grated hacally OH my ear. y tter
the peaceful trip TO the county, !. /,
I 203 Reservoir Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
ROBERT BRUCE
AND THE SPIDER

Robert Bruce, King OF Scotland, had
been many times defeated by&thc Eng
fish forces, which had invaded his king
dom. One day after Il battle. he became
separated from his attendants. ana took
shelter for the night IN Il farmers barr,
tired ont and discouraged.
Next morning, on awakening. he hap
pcned to see IL spider climbing up a
4raftcr IN tho luof. The spider fell, but
tried second time. Again it fell, and
ngainrit tried, Tho kings curiosity WAS
excited, Twelve times the spider tried
and failed, but the thirteenth time it
succeeded. Tho king WAS startled by the
likeness to his own experience. Twelve
times he had attempted to drive the
English from his country and twelve
times he had been defeated. Ilo re-
solved to initiate The spider and try
once more. He gathered his scattered
army and soon after fought and won the
decisive battle OF Rannockburr,
Selected by CLIFTON DEARHART
5l5 n. Twenty-elghth st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
HOW ARACHNE WAS
TURNED INTO IA SPIDER
! story Tor Illustration.

#81n Greece long ngo there lived 4 girl
whose nAnie wi,s Aincllng. Among the
many Things that sl,t, loved To do was 10
sit and weave and weuvc from morn
Until night. size made mary beautiful
things. Hit ono dug Minerva, the Queen
of tho Air, cilino to her where she sat.
She hpd heard The girl Of Greece boast
about her work, nlid now che said.
nc sou can wcnvc such beautiful
things aud If you think tia no one can
do 5iis we'll rs you, suppose YOU and +
Try 10 see which ore Of US Gun weave
$tlio prcttlcst thins?"3055
E"l ngrcc' said tho girl
'lJut remember. said tho Queen OF
tho sir, ,'if my piece Is more beautiful
4tllill yours. yotl must promise never aga In
to spin or weave ,rlirccFlnys from, now
! shall return. 5H
Wicl, tho time canlo The girl OF Greece
5wovo some very beautiful things. Every
one praised her work, and SHE vas glad.
After She finished, The Queen OF tho
AIR from her pluccl started her work.
Into the sky among the clouds ard
among tho stars, she cust color upon
color, the most delicate pnks ant blues.
Those who were near said they had never
seen anything SO beautiful. And The
girl or Greece saw thatathc Queen OF
the Air had surpassed her and that she
would have 10 give up, according to her
promise, the work that she loved to do.
Athena, looking ut the girl. saw how
sad she was. SO she went to her md
said: You Will have to keep your prom
Use, OF course. But hear what I have
( To say. Since YOU love your work ] Will
make t6so that YOU may still carry it
on" "
Then Tho Queen of the AIR took shs
end Of her spear and touched Arnc lnic.
sTherctpon tho maiden was cha nged Into
10 spider. Whenever YOU SEQ the spider
web you will know that 1t Is Arachre,
the maid OF Greece. who Is working.