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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
HOW ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS MADE A MILLION.
Mr.. Vanderbilt Tells an Interesting
Story of Fabulous Profits.

New York December "A novel book
let Is creating a sensation In financial
circles here and Wall street is deeply
Interested In 1t, particularly as 1t Is be-
ing circulated by w. G. Vanderbilt He
tells how he made a million dollars by
investing a thousand, and the story Is
intensely interesting.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was interviewed at his
office In No 100 William street New
York, and stated he was pleased that his
booklet had been so well received. He
said: IT met SO many people who were
grouping in the dark about financial mat
tiers / decided to publish some of the
things l have learned about business and
send 1t out as a tribute TO my personal
friends. But dear me. my friends told
everybody about It, and my mail Is flood
ed with requests for the booklet. There
fore, / have decided that | can do moth
ing better for my fellow men than to
send copy of 1t to any one who will
write to me at No. 100 William street"
do you intend to distribute these
freeT'
Certainly" he responded, because
know no one will be interested In the mat
ter except those who have saved enough
money and want to know how to make
their savings earn more than simple In
terest, hence will be doing the best SER
vice for those who need 1t most, and that
Is the real essence of true philanthropy.
I would like to have applicants for this
book write me fully and l will be pleased
to send any one a copy"
At least a score of bankers and finan-
cial men, who were interviewed suisse
quently. all agreed that Mr.. VanderbiIt's
book should be in everybody's hands
who desired to improve their condition
financially.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
WILL PROTECT THEMSELVES.
Limestone County Farmers VIII Form
an Organization.

Athens. December 9-(speoial)-A con
vention of the cotton growers of this
county is called to meet In this place
on the 18th to take action in regard to
the remainder of the crop now on hand.
This is being done throughout Texas.
the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and
the leading planters OF this section urge
upon the farmers throughout Alabama
TO meet on that date and take some
step to hold the remainder of the present
crop until there Is sufficient demand for
1. to bring the price to where it ought
to be.
The best and most successful growers
In this section say that the price of labor
mules and feed is such that cotton can
not be grown for the price now offered.
It is urged that the state papers take
this matter up and urge the cotton plant
ers of the various counties to meet in
convention on the 18th and resolve them
selves into protective association. This
done and the price of cotton will go up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
The Christmas Dinner.

In spite of the fact that the word dys-
pepsia means literally bad cook, 1t will
not be fair for many to lay the blame
on the cook II they begin the Christmas
Dinner with little appetite and end It
with distress or nausea. 1t may not be
fair for any to do that-let us hope so
for the sake of the cook! The disease
dyspepsia indicates a bad stomach. that
IA a weak stomach. rather than a bad
cook. and for a weak stomach there Is
nothing else equal to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia. 1t gives the stomach vigor and
tone. cures dyspepsia. creates appetite.
and makes eating the pleasure 1t should
be.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
New York,s Borrowing Capacity

New York, December 9.-The pres
ent borrowing capacity of New York
in round numbers is $93,S00,000, ac-
cording to a statement of the city's
financial condition presented to the
board of estimates today by Comptrol-
Ter Grout. 1t Is shown by the state
ment that since the consolidation into
the greater city the city debt has in
creased $l78,751 ,681, percentage in
crease Of 1916. A table of arrearages
in taxes shows that s64,000,000 remains
unpaid and only about half of this
is collectible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
VERDICT OF $4,000.
Jury Awards Jesse Adams That
Amount In Damage Suit.

In the case Of Jesse Adams against the
Birmingham Railway Light and Power
company, the jury brought In verdict
of $4,000 for the plaintiff late Thursday
evening.
Adams complained that while a pas
senger on one Of the defendants cars
last February he was severely injured
In a collision. His counsel were w. H..
benson and w. e. Fort The defend
ants side of the case was handled by
Hugh Morrow.
1t was said In court circles yesterday
that the closing speech Of Mr.. Morrow
to the Jury in this case was one Of the
most effective ever heard In the circuit
court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
May Be Some New Faces.

Washington, December 9.-That
there may be changes in the diplomatic
service and possibly in the cabinet is
a statement made by high official of
the government today replying to an
inquiry in which he said that the Presi-
dent expects all the members of the
cabinet and all ambassadors and min
listers to send in their designations
between now and the 4th of March
next No official announcement has
been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the First National Bank Of Birming-
ham, Ala, for the election of directors
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before It,
will be held at its banking house In BIZ
mingham, Ala, on Tuesday. the 10th day
of January, 1906 between the hours OF
II a. m. and IL noon. At this meeting an
amendment to Article III Of the articles
of association will be submitted to the
stockholders for their action.
w. w. CRAWFORD, Cashier.
12-10-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
Boy Injured BY Train.

Athens. December 9.-(specia1.) -Clif-
ford Nansen, 10 year old son of Con-
tractor Nansen, of this place, met with
a serious accident last afternoon while
jumping from moving freight train he
had boarded four miles north of Athens.
to ride to town. He feared the train
was not going to stop and jumped and
in the fall badly crushed his right thigh
bone, which may render him cripple
for life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

A. l.. Sharit Jr. Of Lewisburg.l
William and M. c. McIlheran of Ems
ley.
Jim Jones of Birmingham; liabilities
s11S, assets $50.
w. w. Wilson Of Wylam; liabilities
$4,000, assets s69220.
Jamie Young Of East Lake; liabilities
$3.50. assets siS1.
l.. J. Young: liabilities $3.50. assets SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10

Raiseas and Currants, 3
packages Csc. A. & P. Tea co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
Silver Wyandottes.

Silver wyandotts-J. e. Harris of Biz
mingham first cockerel, second hen tie,
third cockerel first pullet. third pullet, tie
first pen; Oak Lawn Poultry Yards ABB
erdeen. Miss. third cock, first hen tie.
second hen tie. third cockerel, second pen;
r. H. Eggleston of Birmingham. first
hen tie, second hen tie. third hen tie.
first pullet tie; F. s. Mcknight o. Aber-
deem, Miss, third cock, third pullet tie.
third pen.
White wyandotts-Mrs. H. ]. McCaffer-
ty, first cock. first hen. second pen; j.
s. Francis of Birmingham. second cock,
second hen; Oak Lawn Poultry Yards
third cock first coclzerel; ]. NJ. Kendall
of Eufaula third cockerei, first pullet. Sec
ond pullet tie. first pen; Miles Bradford Of
woodlawn, second cockerel. second pull
let tie. third pullet third pen.
The awards on bantams and pet stock
have not been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10

Carey's Magnesia Flexible Cement roof
ing manufactured by the Phillip Cary
Manufacturing company, Lockland. o.,
was awarded the gold medal at the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. for It's
superiority. high quality and durability.
over other roofing material. Birmingham
office. 1904 Avenue A U-lp-r
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
Miles, RooseveIt Goes East.

Washington, December 9.-Miss
Roosevelt left today to visit in New
York and Boston. She expects to re-
turn to Washington for Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10

hen. first, second and third pullet first
and second pen.
]. s. Francis Birmingham, third cock.
second and third hen; T. N. Nesbitt Of
Birmingham, first cockerel, third pen.
Buff Wyandotts-H. NJ Bemis Of Bir-
mingham, first cockerel. second hen; B.
c. Carmen of East Lake. second cock.
first and third hen, first and second cock
erel, first and second pullet, first pen;
r. w. Lensk of Aberdeen, third cockerel.
third pullet second pen.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

ANNOUNCEMENT MY NEW
studio, Ill Whitaker street, when COM
pleted, will be the largest, handsomest
and best equipped in the South; will
employ the most and best help and |
am going to add a frame factory and
amateur department; reception room
on the ground floor: watch for the
opening announcement. NJ. Edw. Will
son.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
WILL GIVE FURNITURE
TO INDUSTRIAL HOME.
This Disposition of Georgia Build
ing's Possessions Decided Upon.

tnE's Possessions Decided Upon.
st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 21.-At a meet
ing the Georgia Commission of the st.
Louis Exposition. presided over by
Gov. Terrell on yesterday, it was de-
termined to donate to the Georgia In
dustrial Home at Macon the entire
furnishings of the Georgia state build
ing at the close of the exposition.
Arrangements are being begun for
great celebration on Georgia Day,
Sept. Is, and a most interesting pro-
gramme is being prepared. Col. ]. w.
English, Jr., the Governors chief of
staff, is expected to arrive in St. Louis
within the next few days for the pur-
pose of completing all of the details.
Whlch assures success in every partic-
ular. The commission hopes that
there will not be less than 5000 Geor-
CLANS present at that time. Negotia-
lions are on with the railroads for an
attractive rate.
There are now registering at the
Georgia building an average of 450
Georglans per day, and each one grows
Immediately enthusiastic over the
splendid display which Georgia has
made at the exposition. The state
building is by far the most popular on
the grounds and is visited every day
by over 1000 people.
The numerous inquiries about Geor-
gla and products have been a source
OF surprise to the commissioners, and
these inquiries are a guarantee that
the good results to the state from the
exhibits and the building cannot now
be computed.
At the opening of California build
ing there were 5000 Californians here
to advertise their state, headed by the
Governor, and the Georgia commits
sioners feeling confident that Georgia
will be better represented on Georgia
Day, as there will be only one-fourth
the distance to travel
Gov. Terrell and Commissioner Stew
ems have been here for the last few
days engaged in assisting the commits
sioners in closing up some business
matters in connection with the exhibit.
Ihey leave for Georgia tomorrow,
thoroughly satisfied with Georgia s
presentation of her resources.
Two prominent Georgians who were
at the fair yesterday, after inspecting
the building and exhibits, were so
much impressed with the work that
has been done and the necessities of
the future that they voluntarily dou-
oled the liberal subscription they had
already made to the building fund.
Gov. Terrell and Commissioner Stew
ems have been very busy since arriving
in st. Louis and were unable to take
in the exposition. but expect to do. so
upon their return from Georgia.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
BRIDGE KEEPER INSANE.
Opened the Draw, Threw Key
Away and stopped Traffic.

Opened the Draw, Threw Key
Away and stopped Traffic.
New York. Aug. 21.-Becoming vio-
lently insane while on duty, Samuel
Eldridge, keeper of the Long Island
Railroad drawbridge over the Inlet at
Rightmeyers, to-day opened the draw,
threw away the key that operates the
bridge mechanism and caused an hours
suspension of traffic on the road. A
train from Long Island City found the
draw signal set and stopped. After a
long wait the conductor and a brake
man Investigated, crossed the inlet in
a boat and finally found Eldridge.
When he saw the. uniforms he be-
came violent and it took five men to
overpower him. He finally was bound
hand and foot. He could not, or
would not, for a time tell where the
key was. Search was made, but no
trace of 1t could be found. Finally the
bound man in his rawlings told Of
throwing the key into the water, and
1t was necessary to send TO another
bridge for key before the draw could
be closed and the road resume opera
tions.
Eldridge has been in the employ OF
the road for thirty years.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
ON SCALPER'S TICKET
MINISTER WAS RIDING.
In Trouble When Conductor Began
to Ask Questions.

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. 21-From
Dayton, o., to police station then to
Parydice, Fla, was the fate of a min
lister of Dayton, o. The minister was
detained at police headquarters for
some time yesterday morning on
charge of riding on a scalpers ticket.
He rode all right until he reached the
Atlanta division of the Southern en-
route to Jacksonville. The conductor
called for his ticket, looked it over, then
frowned and looked the minister in the
eyes. rs this your narne?" said the
conductor? How do you pronounce
it?"
The minister had forgotten what his
name was. or in fact, what the name
on the ticket was. The conductor then
jumped him for riding on a scalper's
ticket. When Jacksonville was reached
the minister was taken to police head
quarters and detained until Attorney
D. U. Fletcher and the railroad officials
were got together and questioned him.
The minister said: II am en- route
from Dayton to Parydice, about two
miles from Gainesville. When 1 reach
ed the depot in Dayton I found that 1
had lost my pocketbook and did not
have enough money to buy a railroad
and 1 purchased a ticket to Jackson
vile. I knew at the time that the tick
ct was illegal, but as my money was
short 1 thought 1 would try it. The
scalpers swore to me that the ticket
was all right and I would have no trou-
BILE in getting to Florida. They gave
me all kinds of advice and
told me just what to say
when the conductor came to me.
/ am really ashamed of myself and l
would not have this get out for the
world l lied to the conductor and
gave him three different names. I told
him that was representing a Florida
saw mill. I may do so yet"
After hearing the story of the min
lister the attorney and railroad men de-
cided to let the case drop. if the min
lister will swear out an affidavit against
the ticket scalpers when they are
rounded up. He gave his address at
Parydice, Fla. and said he will in flu
ture reside in Florida
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
south Atlantic League Standing.

Jacksonville, Aug. 21-Charleston won
the last of the series to-day through
good work of Childs. backed up the
fielders. 1t was a shut out game, not
only on runs but on hits.
The Jays couldn't connect with the
swift ones sent them by Childs, and it
was not until the ninth inning that
more than single Jay passed first
base.
Chapple hunted and beat the ball to
first, he made second on Rosson miss
ing a ball thrown him by Childs, and
was called out at third, which he was
trying to steal
1t was a very close decision and
Burke was severely roasted by the Jaws
and the grand stand. Viola was taken
out of the box at the end of the fourth
inning, having given three men first by
hitting them with pitched balls. Chap
pie pitched a better game, and no more
runs were made.
King Kelly refused to umpire after
the roasting he received yesterday.
Umpiring in the South Atlantic is get
ting too strenuous for Kelly. He is
talking of resigning.
The Jays left for Augusta and the
Gulls for Macon.
The score follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
ENGLISH CHANNEL
TOO WIDE FOR THEM.
Swimmers Found They Could NOT
Make the Distance.

H1AG INC Dlstances
Dover, England, Aug. 21.-S. w.
Greasley. the third man to enter the
water in the attempt to swim the
straits of Dover this year and who
started this morning, gave up the
trial after an hour and a half, ow-
ing to the extreme low temperature
of the water.
Holbein made plucky struggle and
swan we'll until darkness set in, but
at midnight a violent spasm of sick
ness overlook him and he swallowed
considerable quantities of sea water,
owing to the breeze driving the waves
into his teeth. This, combined with
the low temperature of the water,
caused intestinal catarrh, rendering
Holbein unable to retain nourishment,
although he was fed frequently.
All this trouble, however, he logged
ly kept to himself. Even when he
began to swerve badly from his course,
nobody thought he would give UP.
His attendants cheerfully encouraged
him, but finally at 2:S0 o'clock this
morning he appeared to have realized
the hopelessness of his task and said
pathetically:
Il have been sick all night. must
come out"
He was then eight and half miles
from Cape Gris-Nez. He was lifted
into warm cabin and soon revived
and was able to walk ashore without
aid, when he reached Dover.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
Personal.


MIR. BURKE, OR ANY OTHER,
who secured package marked, NY
berg" at Isle of Hope yesterday aft
ernoon will please correct the error
by returning it and receiving his own.
A. NJ. Barbee.
REPAIRING WATCHES AND ALL
kinds of jewelry attended to promptly
by ]. & c. n. Thomas. corner Whit
aker and State streets.
watches at summer prices. j. H. Koch,
As Whitaker
THE SAVANNAH DISTRICT MES
senger and Delivery Company does a
general drayage and storage business;
negotiable receipts issued on goods in
storage; telephone 2; office, 80 Mont
gomery street
THE PEERLESS STEAM LAUN-
dry removes the saw edges to collars
and cuffs and makes them last longer
than the ordinary launderer; phone
them and they will get your linen.
OFFICE DESKS AT MILLER'S;
large assortment office shades, made
to fit any size window; Office floor COW
erings; we make awnings. 207 Brough-
ton, west.
d. N. THOMSON, AGENT; STOVE
expert, has severed his connection with
Thomason & Hahn Stove Company, and
has removed to 139 Jefferson, where he
carries full line stoves and ranges,
exchange. Repairing a speciality; best
material used in Jobs: best workman
ship; prompt attention to work. Bell
phone 966; Georgia 2807.
MY CHARGES FOR JEWELRY
repairing are very reasonable. E. w.
Sylvan. with Sternberg & Co., Brough-
ton street.
DAISY FLY KILLER; GET RID OF
your flies: can't be beat. J. Gardner,
agent, Is Broughton street. east.
THE FAMOUS BALDWIN RE
frigerators are for sale only at Mil
lers; this is go-cart headquarters, iron
cribs and beds, in white enamel and
colors. 207 Broughton. west.
THE SAVANNAH DISTRICT MES
senger Company is prepared to move
anything movable on short notice; pit
amos and furniture packing and NOV
ing done by experts; telephone 2.
RIBBONS! RIBBONS! ALL SILK
taffeta ribbons, No. 5 to 49, at sc per
yard; No. 40 to so, at 10c per yard; our
best taffeta ribbons No. so at 15c; No.
100 at 20c per yard; see our satin and
taffeta black ribbon at 10c 15c and zoe
per yard; narrow ribbon, 1c to sc per
yard, all colors; if you can't call write
for pamphlet; mail orders promptly at
tended to; dealers, if you want the best
line of ribbons on earth to sell again,
write for samples with wholesale prices.
We save you money. M A. Stokes,
ribbon store.
NEW RIM AND SPOKES PUT IN
for $3.50. Williams Bicycle Co.
FREE, FREE. FREE; WE STORE
your furniture free OF charge; call and
see w. or ring us up; Georgia phone
1858; Bell, 1923. Savannah Stove Co,
lis Barnard street.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
THE FATE OF A SORCERESs.
As Told by Famous Story of SardOu,
Ga Sorciere."
From London Standard


THE story of La Sorciere,' belongs to
the early years of the sixteenth centu-
ry soon after the expulsion of the
Moors from the greater part of Spain.
In their retreat the Moors did not car
~ superstition away with them; and
at the beginning of La Sorciere we
lind fair young Moorish widow, 70
raya by name, accused of witchcraft.
She is the daughter of a wise and
learned physician, whose learning and
wisdom she has inherited. She is of
passionate nature, which she ex-
plains by her African blood; though
the charm she exercises upon men is
attributed by the agents of the Inqui-
sltlon to sorcery. So, too, are the cures
she effects through her medical knowl-
edge and skill. Don Enrique, the new
" married husband of Joanna, daugh-
ter of Padilla, Governor of Toledo. be-
comes infatuated with her, and she
with him. She is brought before the
Inquisition, (of which the iniquities and
horrors are forcibly presented), con-
demned to the stake, and would be pre-
maturely burned but that Joana has
fallen into a sort of cataleptic sleep.
from which Zoraya, with her magnetic
powers, alone can wake her. This, on
condition of being liberated, she in fact
does. But the pardon she has received
Is set at naught by the raging multi
tude; and she ends by dying IL the
arms of Don Enrique-the lovers sha~-
ing between them in a final embrace a
globule of some mysterious preparation
made from the almond, which in The
present day would probably be known
as prussic acid"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Personal.

G. o. PENToN, DEALER IN ALI.
kinds OF sewing machines. has moved 10
142 Jefferson and York lane
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

EXPERIENCED SAWYER. APP
ply TO the Mlll-Haven Company, sa-
Vanuah Ca
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

GOLD HEARTS. LARGE AND
small with diamond, at very low prices.
J. II. Kock, as Whitaker.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

BOOKKEEPER WHO rs WE'LL
acquainted with sawmill accounts.
none but experienced persons need ap.
ply. Address, with references. g.. cafe
Morning News
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

Cincinnati, Aug. 21.-The double
header between the Cincinnatis and
the Philadelphia to-day resulted in
an even break. The first game was
prolonged to thirteen innings through
errors on both sides. The visitors won
the second game, which was called on
account of darkness, after seven in
nlngs, through superior batting. At
Iehdance, 1888. Score: R.H.E.
Sinclnnatt ........ .0100101000001-4 II l
Philadelphia ...... .002000O10OO00- 10 2
Batteries-Ewing and PETIT; Suthoff
and Doom.
Second Game R.H.E
Cincinnati ..........0 OO2OO-2 7 2
Philadelphia .......1 0 0 / 0 2 Is IL
Batteries-Kellum and Schlei; Corri-
don and Roth.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
FOR RENT-R0OMS.
FOR RENT--FLATs.

FOR RENT, SPLENDID FOUR
room parlor fiat. ia Duffy. west; vi
cinity Park Extension. $l3. Charles
Kohler: telephones 721.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

He Lost the Job-"By the way"
said the business man to the boy who
was applying for job, 81 was trying
to whistle 'Hiawatha' this morning,
and l couldn't get the middle of it.
Can you tell me how it goes?" yes,
sir" said the boy promptly, 'it goes
like this" "All right" said the
business man coldly. Thank you
you won't do."-Idler.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
Memphis 10, Atlanta 5.

Memphis, Aug. 21.-Ely was retired
after the fourth, but Wright. who sue
ceeded him, was easy for the locals.
attendance, 1000. Score: R.H.E.
memphis .....0 2 / 20 10 8 2-13 10 2
Atlanta .......0 o / $4,000 O-5 II )
Batteries-Goodwin and Hurlbut;
Ely, Wright and Clark.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Sd. Louia 8. RrooIIrn 4.

st. Louis, Aug. 21.-St. Louis won to-
days game from Brooklyn after the
latter had the game we'll in hand, hits
and errors coming together against
Brooklyn. Attendance, 1880. Score:
R.H.E.
st. Louis 1900 2Oo012-5 2
Brooklyn ...2 100000 Ali 4
MISUNDERSTANDING and Grady;
Cronin and Ritter.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

Summary-Earned runs. Charleston
]. Two base hits. Larocque. Bases on
balls, off Childs 1. Struck out, 10y
Childs 6, by Viola 1, by Chapple l. Dou-
BILE plays, Viola and Robinson. Hit by
pitcher, Hayes, Barbour. McKernan./