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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Wonder if the Nebraska vote was
the much boosted surprise which Wat
son promised to hand up to the Old
Liners.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Four more years of the Republican
Party in power.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

l will meet the taxpayers of
Greene County to receive and receipt
for the taxsduc forth year 1904 as
follows:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Lets draw the veil over the un-
pleasant memory.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Never since the second race OF
Grant has Democracy been so utter
ly beaten nationally.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
Thibetans as Tea Drinkers.

The champion tea drinkers of
the world are the Thibctans. They
buy it in bricks and drink it in
pints. Tea bricks are used as eur
rency.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

worlds Fair Special Rates to s..
Louis.
On Each Tuesdays in September
1904, tickets Mt Special low round
trip rates will be sold via Mobile and
Ohio Railroad to St Louis from A
gency Stations South of Meridian
Miss and Tuscaloosa Ala. Apply to
any NJ. & o. Il. II Agent for partic-
ulars CT tickets.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
Broke INTO HIS House.

S. LeQninn Of Cayendish vt. was
robbed Of hiscus tsinrary health by in
vasion Of Chronic Constipation When
Br. King sNew Lille Pills brokr in
to his house. his trouble was arrest
cd and nDw re- entirety cured Tnes'
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
The South stood true.

Democrats if you can forget it for
o while.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
Time Table

Alabama & Mississippi Railway.
West Bound East Bound
No Lv. Ar. Noe
$3.50 A NJ Vinegar Bend Ala. 4-45PM
so - - Burbank $40
900 Valleys - -'4IO''
s:i5 - Turner Miss i-00'
$40 " Deuitt ''s-35
9:45 Ar LeakeSyile = LY33 30"
Schedule Mol
II. c. Turner. G. NJ. Vinegar Bend A Ia.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Thursday. Nov -, has been set a
part as National Thanksgiving day
AS the American Nation has much
10 be thankful for. and the people Of
Lalsesville, especially, we hope TO
SCI ap ,rop.ase services o. Tanks 70
Our Supreme Ruler. observed all o.
ver tn. Iaa1 aad unit ". Provi.l:a-
~ bar smiled upon the citizens OF
49, II & al;saei.sntiy with the bles
siE3 and this We can
80 fna tse sslfs for
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
Mobile, Jackson s KANSAS City FIR. R.
"The New Way"


Connects Hatielurs X
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11

Disic Press,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-11
CURIOUS AMERICAN IMPORT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
PULLMAN REPUBLICANS MEET
Put Out Full Ticket for All the Coun
 ty Offices.

Cullman, April H.-(Special)-The re- pubicans of Cullman county met in con vention at Cullmans hall yesterday s)0 strong, and nominated a ticket for county officers. There were 150 delegates and al- ternates present, and a great deal of en- thusiasm was manifest. The following ticket was nominated
 For probate judge. A. L. Hays; clerk of the circuit court. A. H. Robinson; tax assessor E. E. Matthew's tax collector, F. P. Norris treasurer, Adam Decher, Jr.; superintendent of education, Prof. c. l.. Tillery; coroner, Dr. w. H. Mar tin; commissioner First district, Hugo Kretchmar; Second district, H. C. Spec gle; Third district S. s. Lehman; Fourth district, John l.. Walker.
 This is conceded to be a good, strong ticket, and will put the democrats on their metal, but they have no fear that the republicans can succeed.
 A letter was read In the convention from J. O. Thompson of Birmingham. addressed to MT. John Lutterer, chairman of the county republican executive com mittee. expressing his regrets at not being able to be present. His letter was re- ceived with enthusiasm. The convention was very harmonious and enthusiastic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
FISHING PARTY LEAVES.
We'll Known Citizens Go to Dog River
 for Some Sport.

A fishing party composed of we'll known citizens of Birmingham left for Mobile last night with the intention of forcing the Southern railway to put on extra cars to haul their plunder back to the city of no fish and game but plenty of smoke In the party were B. M. Allen, George Eustis, John l.. Kaul. John M. Caldwell Ross C. Smith, Judge Charles w. Fergu- son, Robert H. Thach. Dr. w. M Jor- dan and W. F. Leak. Others who will join them today are John G. Bradley John W. Tomlinson, E. Wilkinson, How ard Douglass, w. H. Kettig, Sterling Wood and Charles McCrery
 The Birmingham anglers will be the guests of the Dog River Fishing club of Mobile, and will do most of their cast ing on the Dog river stream, which abounds in fish of all kinds. The party expects to be gone three or four days and will wire results every afternoon at e4s o'clock.
 The fisherman left on the Southern train south and the first baggage car was pack ed with all kinds of fishing tackle and general articles necessary to a prolonged battle with the finny tribe of the tropical waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
OPENING NEW MINES,
Altoona Branch of the L. & N. Opens
 Valuable Mineral Section.

Gadsden, April 17-(special) )-Obal Christopher, an expert ore miner of this city, is at present buslly engaged in the opening of several large ore mines at a point some twelve miles west of Gadsden in Greasy cove, on the extension of the Louisville and Nashville from Altoona. The mines being opened are on the prop erty of the Alabama Iron and Steel com pany, of which Capt. J. M. Elliott, Jr.. is the principal stockholder.
 MT. Christophere has a large force of men at work and he is sinking five or six shafts and will soon be ready to mine ore. It Is very ,ihely that the company will erect a furnace near the mines or in close proximity of them. Work on the Louisville and Nashville extension is being rushed as rapidly as possible and when completed will open one of the rich est sections of mineral land in the state. and Gadsden as well as Birmingham will reap great benefits therefrom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
The Knowles.

Elmer F. and A. Beatrice Knowles, Americas foremost hypotists, will open a weeks engagement at the Jefferson Theatre tonight. Their performance has received the endorsement of the leading dailies of the southern cities where they have recently played, and they will no dopbt receive liberal patronage, as aside from being of unusual interest their en- teItal n ents are said to be brimming over with clean delightful fun. Miss Beatrice Knowles, the only successful lsdy hypnotist, takes a prominent part in each performance. She has originated some Ye-y clever features in the hypnotic line and aside from being a charming entertainer she is always handsomely gowned. Elmer D. Knowles will introduce his great blindfold drive this afternoon nt clock The start will be made from the Jeffel son theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
TOWN IN DANGER
 OF ASPHYXIATION
GAS MAIN BREAKS DURING NIGHT AND HEROIC MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO AROUSE THE SLEEP ING INHABITANTS.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, April 1L-The bursting of a large gas main tonight has placed the city and Pelham in situ- ation of great peril. The accident befell the Westchester Lighting company, which furnishes gas to these places, as a result of which the gas went out for time and then started up again, pouring out It's poisonous fumes in homes when nine tenths of the residents were asleep.
 Police and firemen were hurriedly sum- moned and they made a rapid house to house to canvass, notifying the house. holders of their danger. Bells were rung and whistles shrieked to spread the alarm. Telephones were called into re- quisition, but the greater danger Is to those who live in outlying districts where 1t has been impossible to reach.
 Mount Vernon Is a city covering a. dozen square miles with population of 25,00O. and great anxiety is expressed as to whether fatal results will be avoided by the urgent methods adopted to arouse the inhabitants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
DAVID ROTHSCHILD
 IS UNDER ARREST
IS CHARGED WITH THE MIsAP- PRoPRIATIoN OF MORE THAN $2oo,ooo - REQUESTS THAT NO BAIL BE MADE.

New York, April 17.-David Rothschild, until recently president of the wrecked Federal Bank was arrested tonight. At his own request no effort was made to secure ball for him. Assistant District Attorney Kressel, who has charge of the case. said:
 'Rothschild told me he did not know where the $225,O00 went. A lot of it, he says, went for expenses. He said to me that he would like to know himself where the money is'
 MT. Kressel asserted that Rothschild got the money by means of accommoda- tion notes.
 ''He would get some friends to give him note for five or ten thousand which he would have discounted In his own bank by his discount clerk" said the att torney. He would have the amount of the note placed to his own credit and he drew on that"
 Rothschild Is charged with the misap- propriation of something like $200,000. He will be arraigned tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Y, M, [, 4, MEN OF SOUTH WILL MEET Conference to be Held in
 WaynesviIIe, NC. TO HAVE FINE PROGRAMME Prominent Educators of the United States Will be Present to De.
 liver Addresses to the
 Young Men.

New York April 17.-The Southern Student conference of Young Mems Chris tian associations will be held in Waynes- ville N. C., on June 10 to 19 This con- ference has been held annually since 1892 for the purpose of promoting organ ized christian work among southern col lege and preparatory school students, and of training the student leaders of this work. The conference was held last year at Ashevlle school and was attend ed by 266 delegates representing S6 in- stitutions in 12 states.
 The programme of the conference will consist of platform meeting, conferences on college young mems christian asso- citation work missionary institutes nor maj bible and mission stuoy classes and meetings where christian eallings are forcefully presented. The afternoons are devoted to athletics and other forms cf recreation. The conference will be enter tained in the well equipped Haywoo1 White sulphur springs hotel, where all the meetings win be held
 Among the spea kers who will address the conference are Professor c. F. Brown of Vanderbilt university, Dr. Walter R. Lambuth of Nashville, Dr. J. A. B. Scher- CT of Charleston, Dr. A, L. Phillips or Richmond, Professor Edward l. Bosworth of Oberln college MT. F. s. Brockman of China, and MT. John R. Mott and Robert E. Speer of New York city.
 Bible classes will be conducted in those courses which have been most useful in the colleges. Among the leaders of such classes will be Prof. w. M. Forrest and Dr. H. M. McIlhany, Jr., of the Univer- slty of Virginia, Dr. Brown of Vanderbilt university Prof. W. c. Branham of Branham and Hughes school, F. Boyd Edwards, formerly traweling secretary of the student department of the interna- tlonal committee and A. J. Elliott of Brooklyn.
 The missionary features of the confer ence are in charge of the student volun- teer movement for foreign missions A number of representatives of foreign mis- sionary societies of the various churches wi also participate in the conference.
 This Is one of a series of conferences held under the auspices of the student department of the international commit tee The other conferences of this charac- ter which will be held this summer are: The Northfield conference at East North field, Mass, July to 10; the Lake Erie conference at Lakeside, O., June IT to 26 the Western conference at Lake Geneva, Wis. June IF to 26 and the Pacific Coast conference at Gearhart Park, Oregon May 2S to June 5. For information con- corning any of these meetings write IT. P. Andersen secretary. 3 w. Twenty ninth street. New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
IGORROTES GET
 THEIR DOG MEAT
TRIBE AT THE WORLDS FAIR EN- JOY THE DELAYED FEAST-lS SERVED UP WITH MUCH cERE- MONY.

St Louis. 17.-Forty-nine members Of the Savage Head hunting Igorrotte trioe who form part of the Philippine exhibit at the Worlds fair, today enjoyed their delayed feast of dog meat. The dish Is regarded as a great delicacy and only chiefs and head men are allowed to par take of 1t.
 The carcasses were placed in large pot and while the meet was cooking, the whole tribe executed fantastic dance about the fire which was built in the cen- ter of the Igorrote village. It required about an hour to complete the culinary preparations ana then the meat was diyid- ed into six portions The chiefs and head men then formed six groups and with much ceremony the dog meat was eaten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail.
 ,o.d Company-"The New Wavu

The undeveloped resources along the Mohile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those of any ether railroad in the south; the timber ia oractically inexhaustible, consisting of ihe highest grades of long yellow leaf pine, short leaf pine and variety of bbardwoods. The line also traverses one af the finest farming and agricultural sec Hons to be found in the south. Cores nondence is solicited from those contem- plating the location of any kind of man rfactrring enterprise or who may be nrospecting for a superior field for the prrnose of tilling the soil. In addition to the merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple, We would cau especial attention to the peculiar ad- yantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising. splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost. reformation cheerfully given on request to L. B. Sullivan, Gen CT Freight and Passenger Agent Mo- bile. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
CAPITAL CASES THIS WEEK.
Opening Term of the Criminal Court
 Convenes Today.

The spring term of the criminal court will convene this morning. The capital docket will be taken up in the first divi- sion, Judge Samuel E. Greene presiding Judge Dan A. Greene will preside in tho second division. The following capital cases are set for trial today: James NJ. Sanders. murder; Albert Tidwell, mur- der; Will Tidwell, murder; Marshall Banks, murder; Odell Miller. murder, and Pleasant Davis, robbery.
 The case of A. J. Mothershed, charged with murder. is set for trial in the first division tomorrow. He is charged with killing J. J. Hambrick. The killing oo- cured on the corner of Twentieth street and First avenue at the Woodward build ing one night several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
USING GADsDEN sLAG.
Seaboard Ar Line is Laying Some
 New Spur Tracks.

Gadsden. April 17.-(Special.)-A party of four civil engineers of the surveying corps of the Seaboard Air Line road are in the city surveying for several tracks to run into the furnace of the Alabama Consolidated company.
 The Seaboard people are putting six teen inches of ballast on their line from Atlanta to Birmingham out of slag, and they expect to secure the slag from the Gadsden furnace, hence they will build tracks into the furnace yards here and haul the slag out over the Louisville and Nashville Tracks. The Seaboard people expect to make one trip daily to Gadsden after slay as soon as the tracks are com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
SITUATION NOT CHANGED.
Conditions in Cloth Market Have Not
 Been AIIeviated.

Manchester. April 17.-Generally speak ing, the conditions surrounding busi ress in the cloth market in the last week were not alleviated. Despite milder varia- tions in cotton. buyers hesitated to op- crate freely. Still through hardening ot the price of cotton toward the end of the week, put a check to transactions, a mod crate turn over was experienced, chiefly in light weight goods.
 The demand from India was disappolnt- ing; the outlook, however, Is shade more hopeful. China operated in fancies and specialties to a small extent.
 Yarns, the latter part of the week, im- proved somewhat, spinners of American crops being willing sellers at current rrices. The demand, however, was inac- tive and the turnover disappointing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
MOVEMENT MAINTAINED.
Upward Trend of Prices in London Stock Exchange Has Continued.

London, Apfil 17.-The upward move ment of prices on the stock exchange was fairly maintained during the past week, but 1t was rather less marked in Ameri- cans than other directions.
 The disaster to the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk at Port Arthur put the Russians down and had temporarily de- pressing effect on the foreign sections of the exchange, but almost all sections showed substantial advances, during the week, which resulted yesterday in a dis position to take profits. The indications are, however, that the buoyancy will continue, German operators having recom- menced to buy largely, especially in South African mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
 MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD.
Missouri Victims Died for the Cause of
 Perfect Marksmanship.

Newport, R. l., April 17.-Naval officers, enlisted men and apprentice boys to the number of 700 attended memorial services at the training station at Coster's Harbor today in honor of the sailors who lost their lives on the battleship Missouri
 The memorial address was made by Chaplain w. S. Cassard, U. s. N. Chap lain Cassard said the men who lost their lives on the Missouri had not died In vain.
 "They gave up their lives,' he declared, 'in the cause of perfect craftsmanship and this Is a most vital consideration in in the development of a powerful and eff ficient navy--a navy that commands the respect of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
HENRY H. SMITH DIES.
Was a Recognized Authority on Par
 Iiamentary Practice.

Washington, April 17.-Henry H. Smith. former journal clerk of the house of rep resentatives, and a recognized authority on parliamentary practice died in Savan- nah, Ga, today, where he had gone two weeks ago for medical treatment. The body will be drought to Washington for interment. lie leaves a widow and son.
 By reason of his long connection with congress, few pe- sons enjoyed a. wider ac- qua.ntance with public men than MT. Smith. His thorough acquaintance with the rules of past congresses and of leg islation in general enabled him to be of almost invaluable service as an author ity on these matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Sons of Confederate Veterans

There will be meeting of Camp Clay ton, Sons of Confederate Veterans, to- night at headquarters of Camp Hardee, |. c. ", Tomlinson hall at o'clock. This will be a joint meeting with United Daughters of the Confederacy to make arrangements for Memorial day and to discuss ways and means to promote the objects of the socities generally. All mem- bers of Camp Clayton and all sons of confederate veterans are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
GONE FISHING.
Father O'Relly and Other Anglers
 Will Try Their Luck at Biloxi.

The Rev. Father oReilly, Sterling A. Wood, A. J. Reilly D. F. Riley. Red mond Wheeler and John W. O'Neill left yesterday evening for Biloxi, where they will spend week fishing. It has been long time since Father O'Reilly had a vacation and as he Is fond of fishing his friends persuaded him to take this trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Railroad Officials in Gadsden.

Gadsden, April 17.-(Special.) )-Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and his party consist ing General Manager Evans, Trainmaster Teague, Supt. W. E. Knox spent Friday night and nearly all of Saturday in and around Gadsden visiting the steel plant and the other large industries for this city. The party left here for Anniston and thence on to Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Texas Catcher Purchased.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 17.-Roland Wolfe, catcher in the Texas league last year. has been purchased by the Milwau- kee American association team an option which the Boston American league club had on Wolfe having been waived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
HynItt Announces Acceptance.

Danville, Ky, April 17.-Dr. Frederick w. Hynitt of Fairfield, Iowa, who was recently elected president of the Central university of Kentucky to succeed pr. R. c. Roberts has announced his ac- oeptance and will take Sharge of the un.- versity soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Editors Mother Dies.

cullman, April 17.-(specia,) - Mrs Elizabeth M. Davies of Cincinnati died here last night of paralysis, with which she was stricken few weeks ago. She was the mother of George Davies, editor of the Times-Star of Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Bomb ExpIodes in Barcelona.

Barcelona, April 17.-A bomb exploded at o'clock this evening in the Plaza Detoros. The result was harmless but the explosion created a panic owing to the fact that King Alfonso and Premier Maura are still here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
THE BIJOU OPERA co.
 In the Great Comic Opera Success. THE AM FER,

Book by Kirke LaShelle. Music by Vic to Herbert. Produced under the direction of Otis Harlan. A gorgeous production and a genuine operatic treat. 40 Peoplel Beautiful music Pretty girls. A two dollar show for fifty cents. Get seats early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
Reduction of Bank Rate.

London, April 1.-The money market already anticipates still further reduc- tion of the bank rate large shipments of gold being expected in the near future from various quarters to London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
REDUCED RATES
To California and Northwest Via Queer
 and resent Route.

Tickets on sale March 1 to April 30 in- elusive. and September 15 to October It inclusive. at greatly reduced rates. For information address A. B. Freeman, T. P. A, Queen and Crescent Route. Bir- mingham. Ala 3-5-57t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
La Bretagne is Heard From.

New York, April 1.-The steamer La Bretagne, Havre, from New York, is re- ported as having been in communication by wireless telegraph with Nantucket lightship at 9:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
VERY LOW RATES
To Birmingham and Return Via South
 ern Railway

Account Conference for Education in the South, Southern Railway announ- ces rate of enc fare. plus 20 cents, for the round trip to Birmingham. Tickets to be sold April 25 and 26, final limit May 25. 1904 Fore detailed informa tion tickets, etc. see nearest agent or write J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent. Birmingham, Ala 4-13-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18

All forms of scrofula, salt rheum, and eczema are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. the blood purifier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18

e All the week, with matinee Tues } day, Thursday and Saturday-"The
 , Ameer" presented by the Bljou op-
 , era company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18

Pisos Cure for consumption prevents grip and penumonia. At druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON
ATTHE BiJoU

All the week-The Knowles. hypt- notists.