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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
PosToFFIcEs PROMOTED.
Postmasters VIII Now Be Appolntlve
BY the President.

Intelligence conveyed yesterday from
Washington states that these postoffices
in Alabama have been promoted from the
fourth to the third. or presidential, class
Bay Minette, In Baldwin county.
Bridgeport, in Jackson county.
Clanton In Chiffon county.
Dadeville, In Tallapoosa county
Republican referees in Alabama have
recommended that II. e. Berkstrasser be
reappointed at Dadeville and F. O. Dud-
ley at Clanton. Appointments at the other
Offices have not yet heen det ernined
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Finds Bonds Are Worthless

Savannah, Ga. December ia special
to the Morning News from Atlanta says:
Max Hart, the New York postal clerk
who purchased an old trunk and found it
contained $4,000 worth OF bonds of the
Douglasville (Ga) Electric Lighting and
Water company. upon writing here found
his imagined wealth was worthless, as the
bonds had never been negotiated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Fight In Saloon.

As a result of a fight in John War
ble's saloon yesterday afternoon seven
white men were arrested last night by
the police. The men were arraigned in
the police court this morning but, the
next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Forefathers' Day.

The Pilgrim Congregational church will
observe "Forefather's day next Thurs
day. December %. at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church. The address will
he delivered by the Rev. DR.. Frank r.
Jenkins. pastor of the Central Congrega-
tioual church at Atlanta. A special musi-
cal programme has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Captain Baker Improved.

Capt. J. w. Baker, president of the
Ensley Land company, who has been con-
fined to private infrmary at Blrming
ham for the past few days, as a re-
suit of slight surgical operation, is
much improved and has been able to re-
turn to his room at the Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
MIR. Davis Wants to RESIGN.

Washington December 16.-Mr. Davis,
the American eonsel at Alexandretta,
who recently got into trouble with the
Turkish authorities because he lowered
the flag from the consulate during
celebration In honor of the sultans birth
day. has reported at the state depart
ment in person, indicating his wish to
resign from the service. His resignation
will be accepted as soon as his place can
be filled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
captaln cIado is offended.

ST. Petersburg. December 16.-It was ru-
mored this evening that Captain Clado
has refused to appear before the inter-
national commission at Paris on the
North sea affair unless he is first vindi-
Gated, taking the ground that his credi-
ibility as witness has been impaired by
his arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Entertainment POSTPONED.

As the ST. Agnes guild will conduct a
bazaar next Monday and Tuesday, the
play to he presented by TIE "Criterions"
at the Ensley opera house Tuesday even
ing, has been postponed to next Thurs
day. On that date the company. which
is composed Of local talent will present,
Ali is not Gold That Glitters"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Mr.. Stirling Appointed.

w. II. Stirling, who has been general
superintendent of the coke ovens for the
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway COM
pany. has been appointed superintendent
of Pratt No. division to succeed w. M.
Hart. who will shortly take charge of
one of the construction departments for
the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
BLAkEMoRE GETS THE PLACE.
He VIII Succc- John Towers as AS.
sstant Postmaster.

]. 7. Blakemore, the republican eandi-
date for congress in this district at the
November election, was yesterday ap-
pointed assistant postmaster of Birmlng-
ham to succeed John Towers, who re-
signed the position THURSDAY. Mr.. Blake
more will take charge of the office as
soon as his bond is made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Baseball Gossip.

Joe Burke of Birmingham will be ap-
pointed an umpire in the southern league
by President Kavanaugh. Burke umpired
in the South Atlantic last season and
finished up with the Southern. He made
good record ana President Kavanaugh
is said to have been well pleased with
his work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
StoesseI is AGAIN Injured.

London, December 17.--General Stoessel,
the Russian commander at Port Arthur,
according to dispatch from Che Foo
to the Daily Telegraph, has again been
wounded, this time by a rifle bullet The
correspondent adds that the wound is
not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Council to Meet.

The mayor and aldermen will meet in
regular semi-monthly session next Tues
DAY night In addition to the routine
business several matters Of special impor-
lance will probably come before the
council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
business Location chanaed.

The Pratt City Dry Goods company.
which has been located at Ezell station
Tor several years, has removed to the
Bank building, on First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Record Price for Securities.

New York. December 16.-Stock of
the Northern Securities company sold
on the curb stock market today at
1914, the highest price on record for
that stock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching. blind. bleeding or protruding
piles. Your druggist will refund money
If PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure you
In to IA days 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17

A piano is a gift to the
whole family. Your selec-
ton delivered any time.
Jesse French Piano and Or
gan Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bron- Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17

Empires Pfennnger and Lathem will be
retained as they have the endorsement of
a majority of the clubs in the league for
reappointment. Umpres Wood and Null
lane will be dropped from the staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17

e. I. Shaw & Son. undertakes. 3l2
North Twek,ieth street. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
PERSONAL.

w. T. Adams of Corinth. Miss, is at
the Colonial
George S, Mulligan of New York is
at the st. Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17

GREEN & CO.. uNDERrAKERs.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Ducks and DecOys,

The duck is much more cunning than
great many of its brothers of the
bird tribe, and this ls the reason that
decoy as means of Turing him within
the reach of the gunner. After few
experiences with these dummies the
wise bird begins to cultivate suspi-
cion and makes II critical investigation
before he alights in the middle of what
appears to be d bunch of birds on a
feeding ground. 1t is no uncommon
thing for flock of ducks sighting
lot of decoys to circle around out of
reach of the fowling piece. and, discov-
ering the deception. start of on their
journey, to the chagrin of the watch.
ing sportsman
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
"sDiNie."

No other song has ever touched the
hearts OF all the people of this land as
Dixie" touches them. During the
war "John Browns Body" swept the
heartstrings of the north and their
brave boys in blue" The war has
passed and the song is passing. is al
ready much of II memory. But Dixie"
is more vibrant with life today than
il was when it cheered the lean and
hungry legions that We're battling for
the lost cause" 1t has not only sur
viyed the war, but since then IL has
conquered the conuuerors and echoes
in the hearts of those that loved the
blue as in the hearts of those that
loved the gray. 1t has the magic cf
the "Marseillaise" in it. But il is
without its clarion call that excited the
red blood of strife. 1t is gay, sweet.
serene. interchangeable. 1t may not be
great music. but it has the quality of
all that counts in this world-survivnl
and 1t is one of those ballads of Il
nation that the very wise man reckon
ed as more powerful than iaws.-In-
dianapolis News.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Why Not Sec Mexico,

Forty eight hours travel will take
you from the cold clustering northern
winter to a land of sunshine and flowers
What Egypt and India are to the old
world, Mexico is to the new. "A land Of
white sunshine, redolent with flowers; n
land of gay costumes. crumbliug
churches and old converts; land OF
kindly greetings, of extreme courtesy. of
open, broad hospitality. 1t was more
than enough to revel in an Italian sun,
lighting up semi tropical land; to look
up to white capped peaks, towering into
bine; to look down upon wind swept
plains, encircled bv ragged chains OF
mountains, and to realize that today, i,
its varied scenery. costumes, architec-
ture, street life. canals crowded with
tiower-laden boats. market plazas
thronged with Raily dressed natives.
faded church interiors and abandoned
converts. Mexico is the most marvellous
picturesque country under the sun A
tropical Venice; a semi -barbarous Spain;
a new Holy Land" For rates and in :.
formation write. I. f. Fisher, general
passenger agent, c. &. S. Ry., Denver
Colorado
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Adams stolen RIB.

N one OF the many and varied COM
nAents on the creation of women In the
Taimud the Emperor Hadrian is In
troduced as conversing with Rabbi
Gamaliel on several religious questions.
With the object of casting ridicule on
the Bible. Hadrian exclaims: why.
your God Is represented therein as II
thief. He surprised Adam in his sleep
and robbed him OF one Of his ribs"'
The rabbits daughter, who was pres
ent, Graves permission to reply to the
emperor. This Is granted her. But
first let me implore thy imperial pro-
lection, puissant SIRE" she exclaims.
"A grave outrage has been perpetruted
on our house" "Who has dared to in
fiict any harm on the abode of IL
frieud?" asked the sovereign.
Under cover of the night an auda
cious thief broke into our house, took Il
silver nagon from our closet and left IL
golden one in it's stead What II vel
come thief. cries Hadrian. Would
that such robbers might visit my pal
ace every day.! "And was not the
Creator even such thief as this
archly rejoinn the blushing damsel.
''who deprived Adam of n rib and in
lieu thereof gave him loving, lovely
briuey
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Daughters Of American Revolution.

The December meeting of the Cen
tennial State chapter, ID. A. r., was
held Wednesday, Dec. IA, at 3
O'Clock, at the home of Mrs. Eugene
Il. Thayer.
After the opening exercises and
the transaction of business, some
copies of the ritual used by the order
and beautifully bound book for the
use of the treasurer were presented
to the chapter. Mrs. Myra IL. Gra-
ham gave a short sketch of her an
cestor, Captain Edmund Sears, who
with his four sons were active men,
berS of the Boston tea parity
which occurred Dec. l6, lII7.3 A
delightful hour was spent over the
teacupS. The refreshments were
served on quaint antique china,
plates, cups, teapot, cream pitcher
and sugar bowl all belonging to a set
handed down from Olive Holbrook
Shaw, Mrs. Thayers grandmother.
and the old fashioned silver teaspoons
used on the occasion bore her initials.
while some pewter plates and Paul
Revere spoons were from earlier
times. The regent, Mrs. NJ. j.
Hogarty, leaves at New Year for
California, and a pleasant incident
was the presentation of Il lovely bou-
quet of American Beauty roses by
the hostess, including the good
wishes of all tor "a pleasant trip.
The draping of the American flag,
combined with holly and mistletoe,
were appropriate decorations for the
holiday meeting and souvenirs tied
with the national colorS and further
ornamented with sprig of holly
were given to each of the ten guests
at their departure.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
THE CLUBS
Euterpeau CLUB.

The Euterpean club met Dec. Il
with Mrs Rothschild. Living Com
poserS' was the topic, with Miss
May Wyman as essayist, and her
paper was interspersed with the fol-
lowing music written by people who
are living today:
Vocal Solo, (a) In the Light, In
the Dew Coombs: (b) Under the
Rose" FiSher-MiSs Heiskell, ac-
companist Mrs. Bullock.
Piano Solo, The Flatterer. -
Chaminade- Miss Etella Smith.
Vocal Solo, Winters Lullaby -
De Koven-MisS Ruth Baker, accom-
panist. Mrs. Bullock.
piano Duet, Norwegian Dance, -
Greig- MeSdames Bullock and Nc
Donald.
Piano Solo, Dance Rustique, "
DR.. Mason Mrs. Neutze.
Vocal Solo, without Thee Guy
d 'Hardelot-Miss Wilson, accompan-
ist Mrs. Neutze.
Piano Solo, Rustic of Spring, y
Christian Sinding Mrs. Bullock
Misses Luna Smith and Ruth Baker
were the music committee.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
when They Regtstcred "And Lady

Some weeks ago | had an opportu-
nifty OF inspecting the hotel register of
Niagara Falls hotel Of the years
l830-32." said Milwaukee man.
Even at that time the falls seem to
have been \ favorite resort but what
impressed me most was the style In
vogue at that time.
THE chirography WAS by far better
than one sees nowadays on hotel regis
ters. some writing almost resembling
steel engraving. l looked all through
the register. but found but one In
stance Of man registering himself
and wife In every other instance 1t
was and lady Another feature of the
register was column headed Re
marks which was used by guests in
making personal notices, some Of
which were highly interesting. Today
we tell our condolences to the Clerk
Nilwauk ee Sentinel
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Hogarty Home Burned.

The old farm house on the Hogarty
ranch in LaGrange was burned dur
ing the heavy windstorm last Thurs
day. The fire evidently caught from
defective flue, up between the cell
ing and roof, and In such wind
storm there could be no saving of
the place. The house was occupied
by Dox Carr, who was baching it
there for the winter, taking care of
the place, while viii Hogarty is
In Longmont, and Capt. Hogarty in
Greeley. The house was a regular
land mark in those parts, and had
stood there for twenty-five years.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Camera Train,

Without doubt the most UNIQUE
show window for Christmas i'm the
city is that in the Fezer drug store.
A railway train constructed COM
pletely of Brownie cameras and ko-
daks, with other Photographic mater
ial occupies the window Every
thing is there, the depot, railway
track, with gravel ballast, railway
crossing and section house. Ever
green trees line the track, and two
wire telegraph line is constructed
with poles made out of empty film
spools. The whole thing from
engine to caboose has very realistic
appearance.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
A New nreakfa.t Food.

A little girl who was eating Goldfish
for breakfast the other morning for the
first time was seen to stop and ex-
anime her plate with deep interest.
Mamma" she said presently. what
kind OF fish is this? I've Just found a
hair In it,
1t is Goldfish, dear was the answer
oh" commented her daughter In
a disappointed tone. Il thougfA prob
ably 1t was mermaid Harpers
Weekly.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Stockholders Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Greeley Build.
ing & Loan association will be held
at its office In the Union Bank par
lors on Tuesday, January ;, 1908, at
I O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of
eecting seven directors and three
auditors, and such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
G. ID. STATLER, President.
J. II. HAYS, Secretary.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
OUR CHURCH.

The following read at the annual meeting Oh the
members of the Unitarian church, by Mrs Sarah b Howard
are published by request.
Our little church edice weather stained brown,
Has established itself in the midst OF the town;
Architectural beauty is lacking no doubt
. As for seeple or dome it does bravey without,
: And it stands a that business men covet
) Vet we who have reared it and cared tor it. love it
: 1t is homelv without; it is houlelike within;
And COSY and comfortable ever has been;
:; And now with parlor so cheerful and brght
!: And kitchen and dining adding their light,
!; There's not thing needed to wholly complete It
Bu this circe-spead feast and these members to eat IL
:: Sweet memories, tender and narrowing cling
:! Most closely about it aud lovingly bring
!! A thoceht of the friends who have met us here,
OF words ftly spoken to strengthen and cheer
OF loved ones, nourued, they silently lett us,
When chastenng affection has sorely berett us
For freedom of thought this church ever calls,
Progression and Joy and Truth are its walls
He follows its teaching nearly who can
Find Father in God and brother in
Our blessed church home May its influence strengthen,
AS wear follows year and the centuries lengtlen.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Some Dinerences,

The difference between a woman
ana glass; said the funny fellow.
is that the glass reflects without
speaking. while Il woman speaks with
out rejecting"
And the difference between you and
a glass;" said the sharp girl, "is that
the glass ia polished"
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
An Emergency Medicine.

For burns, bruises, scalds and
similar injuries, there is nothing SO
good as Chamberlain PAIN Balm.
1t soothes the wound and not only
gives Instant relief from pain, but
causes the parts to heal in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment. Sold by all druggists.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
Out Of His Line.

Crawfoot-l say. II you are so smart
ut problems. tell me how far of thun-
der Is when you hear the first roll.
Caiculator--l can't do that, sir. Craw.
foot-You can't? Calculator-No; I'm
the lightning calculator.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
The kovelist's Quandnr,

"Scribbler is in trouble"
"What aboutT'
He has written a novel and select
ed name for 1t. His publisher likes
the name. but says 1t does not suit the
BOOK, and he can't decide whether to
write new novel or invent a new
name. me."-Brooklyn Life.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22
why lie Wanted Him.

Let's ask Easy Mark to sit in with
'H at our next game"
why. l didn't know he could play
poker"
He can't"-HOuston Post.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22

A thread of spider silk II decidedly
touSnG than 4 bar Of steel Of the
oAnp siss.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-12-22

ne CHn nt.'-HOtIBton Post.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-08-03
WOMAN SHOT; SON HELD.
Assyrlan Peddler Killed Under Mys
terious Circumstances In Her
Bedroom,

Brownville, Pa, July 30.-Mary Da-
Wis, aged 55, an Assyrian peddler, was
killed early Thursday morning under
mysterious circumstances. With her
son, Michael Davis, aged 25, she board
ed at the house of Nicholas Monsour
In North Bend, Brownsville HILL and
they with a man and two women we're
sleeping in one room.
The sleepers were aroused by re-
volver shot and saw the Davis woman
fall, after which the son lifted her to
cot. Three men held the man until
officers and DR.. A. c. Smith arrived
An empty revolver was found on the
floor, also four discharged shells
The son said the revolver was acci
dentally discharged. A theory was ad
vanced that he had shot his mother
IN his sleep. Still another was that
the revolver hung on the wall and
was accidentally knocked down by the
woman
The coroner's jury rendered yer
dict that she came to her death from
a glInshot wound, and recommended
that Michael Davis be held for court
trial. County Detective Alexander
McBeth took the prisoner to Union
town Jail
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-08-03
OIL STRIKE IN BUTLER.
Best Well In Years Brought In on Ole
Territory On Huseton Farm.

Butler, Pa, July 30.-Tho best oil
we'll struck in Butler for several years
was brought in Thursday night by
Young Brothers of this place or the
Huselton heirs farm, four miles south
west of Butler. The oil is coming
from the third sand, which Is a3sur.
ance that the we'll will be great
slayer.
AS soon as the bit struck the third
sand the well began spraying oil. and
when five feet in the sand the well was
flowing at five barrels an hour. It is
said to be still spouting at a rate close
to 200 barrels day. The strike is in
old territory, several wells having
been drilled on other parts Of the Hus
elton farm 20 years ago during the
Renfrew development
Young Brothers have made two
more locations on the Huselton prop
erty while the Boyer Oil company has
located one well on an adjoining farm
and the Southern Oil company is pre-
pairing to drill two wells on nearby
lease Oil men are eagerly bidding
for loose territory.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-08-03
Serious Trolley Accident.

A bad accident occurred Saturda!
Eight on the Rochester and Manlto,
railroad, trolley road running from
Ontario Beach along the shore o
Lake Ontario to Manitou Beach. a dis
tance of about 10 miles.
Thirteen persons were seriousl!
hurt, three or four 1t is feared fatally
and a number of others sustained
minor bruises. The accident occurred
at 1850 o'clock.
The road at the point where the col
lision occurred skirts high bluff ant
runs close to the edge of the lake, the
waters of which are some distance be
low. The trains when they strucl
fortunately toppled over against the
bluff instead of falling the other way
into the lake.
The motormen jumped and were moi
injured. One of the motor cars was
lifted from its trucks and went almost
through the other car. and the remark
able thing about the accident was
that more people were not hurt.
Rear-End Trolley Collision.
Twenty-three persons were hurt as
the result of a rear-end collision Sun
day between two large trolley cars or
the shore line of the Cleveland. Fast
ern and Painesville railroad near Not
tingham.