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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
DROWN FROM FERRY
Over Two Hundred Russians
Meet Death

ST. PETERSBURG June 25-The
Rosotofu ferryboat, while crossing the
Khoper river Ga tributary Of the DOM,
sank with all on board. Sixty bodies
have been recovered and 100 persons
are missing.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25

Suicide Claims High Relationship
HOUSTON, Tex, June "a r.
Chaffee, who claimed to be a relative
of Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee, shot himself
through the head today, dying instant
ly. The cause of the shooting is not
clear.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
CBe Sunday @obe, eGlyne 70
TutuiIa, Americas Dominion in
Southern Seas

TutuiIG, Americas Dominion in
Southern Seas
BY Rev. Wherahiko Rawei, a ma
tive Maori missionary, Mr.. Rawei
has written for The Sunday Globe
brilliant description of some of
the characteristics and customs of
the little known people Of the isles
of the South sea. It will be finely
illustrated by photographs entire
Iy new in this country.
Irish Bulls BY Engfshmen
Seumas MacManus, in his sharp
Iy caustic vein, discourses of the
English rulers of his native land.
The Quest for Health and BEAUTY
The daily walk and other exer-
cises are canvassed in this article
in the health series.
For the Children
Julius Muller has a delightful
fairy story, and there are four
pages of clean Illustrated fun.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
TORPEDO BOAT
VALVE BLOWS OUT
Two Men Are Perhaps Fatally Scalded
on the BiddIe

NORFOLK, Va, June 24.-While un-
dergoing a test in Hampton Roads to-
day the United States torpedo boat
Biddle, Lieut. Marshall in command,
had serious accident. A boiler valve
blew out, perhaps fatally scalding Fire
man Warren and Water Tender O'Don-
nell. Both were frightfully burned.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
BADGERS WILL WHOOP IT
Up FOR GOV. LA TOILETTE

Republican State Committee Listens to Speeches De-
of the Stalwarts High.handed and Without JustifiCd
tion-.- Sturdy Campaign in Every County Is Ar
ranged for
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25

The Emp ess Tsi-An
Poultney BieeIows M. A., r. r. c.
S., the distinguished traveller and
author, who has had excepticnaI
opportunities of studying the lit
tie known ruler of China, has
written fascinating and inform
ing article, which, with the dis
tinctIy new and striking pictures,
will occupy a page.
Caltornia's Isolated Foreign
Colonies
Knickerbocker illustrates in his
happiest style this interesting
subject.
viii New YORK. Become a Chro-
matte City
The question is answered in an
illustrated page, which is q beau,
tifuI example of color printing.
The Chase of the Tide
A thrilling short story by Norman
Duncan.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25

The Yeggman and His ThieUish
Trade
William A. Pinkerton tells the
story Of the rise and fall of the
hobo burglar, to which class the
assassin Of Sheriff Harris, of
Hudson, belongs. The paper is a
remarkable study in criminoIogy.
The SIS, 900, 900 Duel Bstween the
Boil WeeUH and the Ant
The history Of the remarkable
fight that has been precipitated
by the scientists with a view to
disposing of national plague.
Making the Home Beautiful
"How to Furnish Country
House" is explained and iIIustrat-
ed by Margaret GreenIeaf.
The Fashions, The Woman's PAGE
of New Ideas, Society, Sunshine,
Book News, all the Usual Depart
ments, including The Globes
Standard Sporting Section.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25

Continued on Second Page
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
THE WEA TIER

For ST. Paul and Vicinity-ShoWers
For Minnesota-Fair in northwest;
showers in east and south portions.
Saturday and Sunday fair In west and
south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
BOY HAS NERVE.
is Travelling Alone and Stops at First
Class Hotels.

Columbus, Ga, December 15.-(SpeciaL)
"A self-possessed youth of just nine sum-
mers who halls from Paris, Ky, has
been the center of attraction at the RAN
kin house today.
The boy, Master Bryant Lefont Stone,
arrived on a train at o'clock last night
and said he expected his uncle, James
s.rrice, to meet him. No one was at the
station 10 NEE him, and turning to Il
drummer the lad cody inquired: Where
can | find first-class hotel?" lie drum
mer recommended the hostelry where he
usually stops. After writing his name
the register and chatting awhile with
those in the lobby. the young traveller
said: well. gentlemen. it's about MY time
TO retire" and marched off to the room
assigned him.
Master Stone thought that his uncle re-
sided near Columbus, in Alabama, but it
appears that he has moved away. 1t is UNI
detstood that he is at Hawklnsvil1e. Ga.
The boy will be well cared for while in
the city. He is neatly dressed and is
bright He has only 81 with him, and ex-
pressed his willingness to act as messen-
ger boy for one of the local telegraph Of
fees until his uncle is located His mother,
Mrs. Ellis Trice, Is living at Paris. Ky.
11is father Is dead He has relatives at
Jacksonville, Fla, and Tampa, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
ELkS' CHRISTMAS TREE.
Committee Makes Progress-Annual
Dinner of Salvation Army.

The committee for Lodge No. 70 Ben
evolent Protective Order of Elks appoint
ed to arrange for the annual Christmas
tree to the poor children of Birmingham
reports progress. The committee of
which Eli p. Smith is the chairman, ex-
poets to spend $1,000 for the Christmas
tree Six hundred tickets will be dis
tributed among the poor children of Bir-
mingham between the ages of II and 8.
Liberal contributions are being made
to the dinner fund of the Salvation army
Several dollars are secured every day
from each of the pots which have been
placed in charge of officers of the local
corps on the different corners In the
business district of the city. The little
banks which have been placed in the
saloons. hotels, cigar stands yield a num-
Der of pennies. nickes, dimes and quar-
tiers daily.
The annual dinner of the Salvation
army to the poor will be held on Mon
day following Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
ARRANGEMENTS ARE
ABOUT COMPLETED
ELKs' MINSTREL SHOW AT REs.
SEMER PROMISES TO BE VERY
SuccESSFUL-THE PERSONAL
AND GENERAL NEWS.

Bessemer. December 15.-(special)-Fhe
programme for the Elks' Charity minstrel
show at Library hall next Monday and
Tuesday nights is about completed. The
minstrels will present many interesting
features. The cast will consist of twenty
five people and many local hits will be
made.
DR.. J. S. Winters, who has appeared
on previous occasions in several local
performances, will be the interlocutor in
the first part of the show. The end men
will be Henry Brown, Aria Capps, sollie
Quinn and Joe Smith. Catchy songs will
also be sung by George Houston, Thornton
Adams and Bryan Waller.
Other features will be Austin Sims, mon
ologist; George Bennett, impersonator,
and illustrated songs with stereopticon
views of prominent Bessemer people from
photographs taken by Bert Covell.
Tickets have been placed on sale at
Dennis g. Golson's, and already over half
of the seats have been sold
The proceeds of the show will be dis
tributed among the poor of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
sHERWoop's PIANO REciTALs.
Master Performer Renders Choice Pro-
grammes-Large Audiences.

William II. Sherwood, the distinguished
piano virtuso made his first appearance
In Birmingham yesterday. He gave two
recitals at the Conservatory, one in the
afternoon and one at night.
The afternoon entertainment was
styled a lecture recital and large audi
ence, composed for the most part of pu-
pills. gave close attention to Mr.. Sher-
woods instructive remarks on Bach and
the other composers represented on the
programme. as well as to his masterful
playing.
The afternoon programme was as fol-
lows:
Bach-Prelude and Fugue b fiat minor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from Sth SYM
phony GAIT. by LiszD
Chopin-Nocturne in D fiat. Op. q,
No. 2.
Chopin-Etude "Aeoian" Op %, No. /.
Chopin-Cradle songA
Chopin-Etude Butterfly OPP. %, No. 8.
Schumann-Fantaise in C, Op. IL.
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misunderstanding Zephyrs.
William H. Sherwood" Exhilaration. :"
Rubinstin-Fifth Barcarolle in A minor.
Rubinstin-Staccato Etude.
At night large and brilliant audience
heard the following programmes:
Bach-Fantaise in C minor.
Mozart-Gigue in G major
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata OPP. q,
No. q
Mendelssohn-"Sp innerlied."
Schumann-Bird as Prophet
t-Tausig-Military March.
Chopin-Etude in Arpeggio Chords, Op.
10, No. H.
Chopin-Preludes in C major, G major
+ minor, A major, major. B fiat minor
OPP. rs. Balade in A fiat OPP. Al.
Rubinstein-Etude on False Notes.
Brahms-Rhapsodie in G minor, Op.
70.
wood-"Ethlelinda" OPP. IA, No. 2.
Verdi Liszt-Rigoletto Fantasia
Liszt-" Gnomen- Reigen'' Dance of the
Gnomes.)
I.iszt-Concert Etude in d fat.
List ephisto Waltz.
Mr.. Sherwood is an artist of wonderful
versatility. but he was at his best yes
terday in pieces that required bravuro
playing. He excelled in the Rubinstein
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Marriage Fever Strikes Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa December 15-(Special.)-
1t appears as if the matrimonial fever
has struck the vicinity around Tusca-
loosa, as the following marriage licenses
have been issued during the past two
days by Judge j. c. Brown: r. H. Mont
gomery and Miss M. l.. King. of Hughes;
B. T. Powell and Miss Nora Baker of
Dunns; c. G. Austen and Miss Pearl
Bonds of Cocker; C. N. Fallir and Miss
Nolie Spring of Recess; j. l.. Thomas
and Miss Fannie Jennings, of Fosters;
w. A Sofia and Miss Rosa Lee Logan,
ot Hughes Robert Jones and Miss Fannie
Robbins, J. r. Pugh and Miss Ollie May
field, of Sipsey; ]. b. Long and Miss
Rosa West of Recess; p. r. Hardin and
Miss Emma Pearson, w. j. Foster and
Miss Lucy Peterson, ]. f. Bell and Miss
Katie Barnes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Engineers Co to Nashville.

A number of members of the Bir,
mingham division OF the Engineering
Association of the South will leave to-
night for Nashville, where they go to
attend the meeting of the association.
City Engineer Julian Kendrick, Super
intedent George H. Harris of the street
railway department of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company,
John e. Donelson of the Nashville
Roofing and Paving company and
others will go up from Birmingham.
They will be absent day or SO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

c. McAdory and others to Morris Adler,
$4,000. N. Ha of S. E. and part S. e. of
S. e.. beginning at N. e. corner Of S.
E. of 17-19-4 west.
f. M. Lewis and w c. Lewis to Joseph
F. Lewis, $500. Lots 20 to 26 block 2s,
Bessemer.
Ensley Land company to ]. p. Vann.
$1,000. Lots % and "a, block 81 "F"' Ensley
James Blddle and wife to Mrs. Ida May
Whaley. $3.50 Lot 7, block 144, North
Birmingham
Della e. Clabb and others to Mrs L. G.
Stewart. s6250 Lot at N w. corner 10
Sylvan avenue in block 500
S. f. Cornelius and others to Miss H.
E. Rocket. $500. Lots and s, block 2.
Sylvan Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Car Service Shows Increase.

The report of the Alabama car service
shows that the roads operating in Bes-
semer handled, during the month of No
vember 3717 cars, an increase of about 10
per cent over October.
The large shipments Of pipes by the
pipe companies to Panama and Central
America call for an increase in the cars
and the indications are that December
will break all former records.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Kennedy-Shelfer.

The marriage of Miss Annie Belle Ken
nedy to Mr.. e. A. Shelter tonight at
o'clock at the home of the brides
mother, on Third avenue, marked the
union of two of Bessemer's most pop
ulaf young people.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DIR. L. S. Handlcy, of Birmingham
All of the relatives and a few of the
couples intimate friends were present.
Mr. and Mrs Shelter were the recipients
of many handsome wedding presents
from friends over the state.
Mr.. Shelter is one of Bessemer's lead
ing business men and is at present cashier
os the Bessemer State bank. Mrs. Shelter
has resided in Bessemer for number of
years and is one of it's fairest and most
popular young women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Personal and General.

Mr.. Lee Moody. president of Manufac-
turers and Merchants association, re-
turned today from Huntsville, where he
attended the Alabama annual field trials.
Mr.. Moody reports that the trials were
among the most successful ever held in
Alabama.
Miss Stella Grace Spencer will enter
tain the Young Ladies' club Friday af-
ternoon.
Inc musical entertainment given by
the ladies of the First Baptist church
at Library hall tonight was a complete
success.
The First Presbyterian church will
give a Christmas tree to the Sunday
school on December %.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
MAKING improvements.

The Woodward Coal and Iron company
is building twenty additional houses at
its ore mines on Red mountain. The
company is also erecting a number Of
new houses at its coal mines at Dolomite.
The houses will be occupied by the work.
men in the employ of the woodward
company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
RECORDS OF COURTS.

The suit of William S. Graham against
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company, the Birmingham South
ern railway company and the Bell Tele-
phone company that has engaged the
attention of the circuit court, Judge Cole
man presiding, since last Monday, will
probably close today. Examination of wit
nesses closed yesterday morning and the
arguments of counsel began. Mr.. Waugh
an addressed the jury for the plaintiff
and Mr.. Morrow for the defendants. To-
day Mr.. Smith will close for the defen-
dant and Mr.. Davidson for the plain
tiff.
Noah II. Evans, through his attorney.
filed In the circuit court yesterday a
complaint against the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company in which he
seeks to recover $4,000 for alleged per-
soI.al injuries due to the negligence of
the defendant.
In the city court yesterday Charles G.
Brown and Mrs. e. C. Brown each began
suits against the birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company to recover
$4,000 each for alleged personal injuries.
Robert Harper, the negro who was
charged with criminal assault in the
criminal court. Judge Greene presiding,
was yesterday acquitted.
The attention of the first division of the
city court, Judge Sem presiding, was alb
sorbed yesterday with the trial of the
suit OF John w. harrington against the
Louisville and Nashville railroad.
In the second division of the city court,
Judge Furguson presiding, the jury's ver-
dict In the Finnegan dog case was against
the dog. Finnegan wanted the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power company
to pay him $500 damages for the loss of
his dog Fnneean, accompanied by his
dog, had got on a street car and had, he
says, paid two fares, one for himself and
one for his dog. A little later, said Fin
negan, the conductor put the dog outside
the car and on the platform, and the dog
hasn't been seen since. Finnegan wanted
500 as the price of his dog and $500 for
his wounded affections. The jury turned
him down.
Five thousand dollars was the amount
that Melvin b. Spradln was suing the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company for in the second division of the
circuit court yesterday afternoon. Judge
Furguson presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16

New York. to remark that for that rea-
son he would support the amendment. de-
claring that the democrats were not sug-
costing a party measure, but rather join
ing with the republicans to make the
conditions more secure Mr.. Cochran
urged his republican colleagues to vote
for the amendment
Mr. Williams cited a case of favorit-
ism that came under his observation. He
said the money should go to those parts
OF the country engaged in productive en-
terprises, and not to the sections where
there was gambling In wheat and corn.
A protracted debate began on interstate
money rates, and the bill. was laid aside
and the house at aga p. M, adjourned
until tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Notice to Monument Builders.

The undersigned will receive designs
and bids for the construction OF monu-
ment for Father O'Reilly on Tuesday.
January TO- 1905.
The monument is to be erected on the
grounds of ST. Vincents hospital BIZ
mingham, and cost must not exceed sSooO
complete.
Please call on the secretary Room 1,
City Hail. for further details.
G. C. ENGSTFELD, Secretary.
12-14-to-1-10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Fire at onhir. Ala.

Montgomery. December ia special to
the Journal frcm ophir. Ala. says: Fire
broke out here at u o'clock last night, de-
stroyng fifteen buildings in the business
district. The fire was not under control at
2:30 this morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
Declare 3 Per Cent Dividend.

New York. December 15.-The directors
of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company, at a meeting here today, de-
clared a cash dividend of 3 per cent, pay
able February TO-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
GOOD CLOTHING

That is the kind you get
here and at reasonable pric-
es. Gotten, Odum & Bow
ers, 1912 Second Ave
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
NOTICE.

Don't fail to attend the
Auction of Michael Malo-
ney's big Jewelry stock.
Sale starts at 1880 in the
evening. 1925 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16

A Go-cart free with each
can of Baking Powder. SOC.
A. 81 P. Tea Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16

When 1t prints good, 1t is a good cut.
The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16

numbers but in several other pieces his
reading and execution made the music
sound as though it were a revelation. In
Schuberts march militaire, arranged by
Tausig mot List as it appeared on the
Printed pr ogramme) Mr.. Sherwood gave
splendid exhibition of the robust style and
brilliant virtuosity
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16
THE HOUSE,.

Washington, December 15.-Discussion
of the bill ITO improve currency condi-
tons was resumed In the house to-
day, but throughout the session its adj
vancement was beset with obstructive
tactics by the democrats, led by Mr.. Will
liams of Mississippi, the minority leader.
The democrats mustered sufficient
strength to force Speaker Cannon to
break a tie III order that the bill might
be taken up. the democrats assuming
their attitude of antagonism because Mr..
Hill of Connecticut, in charge of the bill,
refused to postpone Its further consid-
Grafton in consequence of the Illness of
Mr. Bartlett of Georgia, controlling the
time for the opposition.
The house made little progress on the
measure.
Mr. Hill explained that his purpose was
simply to advance the bin as much as
possible. He inquired If any one in OPP
position desired to speak on the measure
which only proved further protest from
MIR. Williams, who insisted that Mr..
Bartlett, who controlled the time of the
opposition, was detained at his hotel by
sickness. Mr., Hill insisted that he would
go on with the discussion, notwithstand-
Ing.
After Mr. Adams of Pennsylvania had
spoken in favor of the BILL general debate
was closed by vote of SO re 66, and the
house by 12S to 107 then considered the
bill under the five-minute rule.
An amendment was offered by Mr.. Will
liams requesting the payment of interest
by banks on government deposits. and
limiting the amount to be so deposited in
any one bank bidding in competition for
the same
Mr. Thayer of Massachusetts while sup
porting the amendment, criticized the
auction-like feature of II.
Reward for Political Services.
NJ. Hitchcock Nebraska, said that II
adopted, 1t would prevent political SER
wants from getting hold of the deposits |
New York bankers, he declared, had de- |
manded the deposits as reward for po-
litical services.
Mr.. Hill opposing the amendment. said
that as the bill was merely an admin
istrative one the government should be
permitted to handle its money in ex-
actly the same way as an individual
would apply to himself
The statement caused Mr.. Cochran,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-16

Five thousand dollars was the amount
that Melvin b. Spradlin was suing the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company for in the second division of the
circuit court yesterday afternoon. Judge
Fureuson presiding
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12
Teal Duck Not Flesh.

did you know that a teal duck is
not flesh ," inquired one Of a party
Of gentlemen who were discussing the
high price Of fish since the Lenten
season set in. It's a fact The teal
duck is not flesh. even If it is a fowl.
1t is the same as a winged and
feathered fish. and any good Catholic
can safely eat one for fish during the
Lenten season or on any Friday. I
did not know this was a fact until a
few days ago, when I happened to be
a guest at a luncheon whereat sat
one of the great dignitaries of the
Catholic church. 1t was on a Friday
and I was astounded when a teal
duck was served at every plate. But
I knew that there were good Catholics
there and that one Of the arms of
the church government, in fact, sat at
the same table and had duck before
him, so I Id nothing Just at the time.
After the luncheon I thought over
the matter and puzzled my mind to
know why a teal duck could be eaten
on Friday when a mallard would be
under the ban Of the church. For
that reason I asked a good friend Of
mine who is a pastor OF one of the
churches. He informed me that teal
duck was not flesh any more than a
trout or a minnOw. The teal is the
same as a turtle or an egg, neither
flesh nor fish. And there is good rea-
son for this. too, when you come to
analyze the peculiar habits and tastes
Of the teal. This little duck will not
feed on anything but fish, or little
things of that sort that live in water.
That accounts for the teal having such
a strong fish taste. He lives on min
nows and small fish altogether. On
the other hand the maIIard eats grain,
such as wild rice, corn, wild grasses
or the seeds thereof, besides feeding.
as does the teal, on minnows and small
fish. But simply by the mixing Of the
diet the mallard is under the ban so
far as adorning the Friday dinner
table of an orthodox Catholic goes"
Baltimore American.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12
SUES MRS. BENTLEY FOR
AN ALLEGED INDEBTEDNESS
james Fitzr trick, Who Claims to
Hold Contract to Wed Defend
ant, Asks for $3.50.

OAKLAND, June 11.-James Fitz-
patrick. who alleges that he is the
holder of a contract to wed Mrs Ho-
norah Bentley of Berkeley. began a
suit against her to-day to recover
$3.50, which he claims is due him.
Mrs. Bent is supposed to have un-
limited wealth.
Fitzpatrick has made the state
ment that she buried $4,000 in gold
and decided away $4,000 worth of
property to her daughter after having
given II to him. Mrs. Bentley ac-
knowledged having lost $4,000 on the
races during the last season.
Mrs. Bentley was divorced from her
first husband and afterward employed
Fitzpatrick as confidential agent.
Before the year was up, when she
would have been free to marry again,
Fitzpatrick had secured from her
what is alleged to be a contract sign
ed by both of them, to marry when the
allotted time had expired. In the
meantime the old people have quar-
relied and Mrs. Bentley has repudiat-
ed the contract.