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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

ground cast my eyes to the front with
 shudder. St. Patrick and the Holy
 Moses, l saw a large Irish federal sol
 dier coming to me with his gun clinched
 and braced against his side to prevent me
 from warding his bayonet or
 And looking me square in the face, I
 stood firm with my sword gripped in my l and, looking him in the eyes, resolved | to make desperate effort for my life I was small and very active. and when he got in reach, I intendent to fall to the ground and catch him on the point of my sword as he made his lunge at me realized that was my only chance al- though q slim one But as providence would have 1t. one of my company hap- pened to see him and took in the situa- ton at a fash He fired at and killed him instantly, just as was in the act of
 trying to strike my empty bread basket.
 The boy soldier who shot him was Rufus q. Goodson, a school and playmate of
 mine and near neighbor. He was killed
 at Cold Harbor in the thickest of the
 fray A brave and good boy. I have miss
 ed him so often. We drove the federals
 back and night soon coming on l went
 lack to look after my Irishman, and
 found him still lying stretched out full
 iength where he Fell. He was large
 and fine looking fellow, l gazed at him
 and felt sorry then glad because 1t might have been worse.
 q felt as if l could never Ike an Irish man again. But a little later on as the darkness increased, l could hear the bad ly wounded and dying crying out, water. water! Then I heard the voices of Irish soldiers in response to the distressed and helpless, crying out all night long, Hold on me boy, I'll be there directly l con- fess that then and there. change came over me, and I forgave the dead. Peace be to his ashes. He was born to do his duty.
 After all we got quietly established in our tents again the boys began to guy
 Joe Shuttleworth about his quick trip
 out of George Washngton's cherry tree.
 Joe said that he thought of the rude
 boy up in the old mans apple tree. and
 that he thought it best to get down be-
 fore he was brought down. Poor brave
 boy, as he was going into the Bat
 tie, of the Wilderness. seeing General Lee as he was coming out of the woods.
 Joe called to him: Uncle Bob. you go
 back and we will take care of the front Tn a short while Joe was mortally wound ed and died at his post of duty. How sad to remember that so many of our brave and bright boys that were cut on in the flush of youth. Out of lls men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

ments of Gods wisdom and beauty. Com rades. defeat stung us, but the wound has almost healed. Let forgiveness flood our hearts and then the thought of Appo- matox will not heat our blood. We are living in the twilight, and soon dear old Camp Hardee will live only in memory"
 Mir. Vance.
 P. M. Vance being unable to be pres ent the paper prepared by him was read by Adiutant Darby and was received with warm appreciation by the members Of the camp MT. Vance was first lieutenant of company F, Bibb Grays, eleventh Ala bama regiment, Wilcoxs old brigade, army of Northern Virginia.
 MT. vance's paper Is as follows;
 "Comrades of Camp Hardee and Fellow
 Johnnies:
 q have a vivid and lasting recollection of the seven days fighting around Rich mond, Va Especially of some of the hap penings or incidents at the battle of Fraz- ier's Farm As we were hnrriedly march ing to meet the federals and was almost in sight of their advance lines, their bat teries commenced to canonade our fro1t column.
 I've were marching four deep when a solid ball came bouncing along on the ground near our column, just to our left. and striking the top or little knoll. bounced upward and sped on Its way. passing through the branches of cherry tree One of the boys or Company G, Joe Shuttlesworth was his name, in pass ing the tree could not withstand the temptation to taste the big red cher ries. Breaking ranks, he was up amongst its branches helping Himself before his officers noticed his escape. But To, this cannon ball cut off a large limb and caused such a jar of the tree that by the time the limb reached the ground Joe was also On terra frma. Snatching off a branch losoed with cherries, he hurried back to Us company amidst the c'leers and mirtit of h!s companions. Ice claim ing that lie cherries were mighty good that he got then off George Washing ton cherry tree. The fighting in our front continued to increase when orders came along to line, to front face, form line, forward march, Then a volley of mus ketry was opened on our line by the Fed. erals, who were concealed behind a low rs.ii fence, which was almost hidden by brush and briers. Now, the carnage O. blood and strife commenced in real earn. est. With a yell that drowned the roar of the canon, and the quick and sharp clat- tering of musketry, our boys spran9 for ward with fixed bayonets. except those that had no bayonets they went forward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
ANTITRUST LAW IS
 VALID IN ARKANSAS
SUPREME COURT RULES ON CUES TON WHICH IS OF FAR-REAcH- ING EFFECT ON INSURANCE COMPANIES IN THAT STATE.

Little Rock. July 15.-In the supreme court of Arkansas today the celebrated antitrust act of the assembly passed al it's recent session, was upheld in a test suit involving the validity of the enact ment. The law excludes from doing busi- ness in Arkansas any foreign fire insur- . ance companies that are members of pools, combinations, or agreements to fix prices anywhere whteher in Arkansas or not.
 When the act became effective March 25 last the Hartford Fire Insurance com. pany continued to do business. while oth- CT foreign fire companies left the state Attorney General R. l.. Rogers filed suit against the Hartford company for pen alties and forfeiture of the right to re- main in Arkansas. In the Pulaski cir cult court the company was held to lia- bility and judgment was given according ly. An appeal was then taken to the su- preme court.
 Limiting the decision entirely to the facts before the court, the majority of the supreme court today held that the state has declared and possesses the right to declare that foreign insurance com panies cannot do business in this state while belonging to pool or combination to afix or affect rates in the state in any way. Justices Mattle and Wood filed a dissenting opinion.
 When the new law went into effect in March more than fifty nonresident fire insurance companies were doing business in the state, and today all the agents of the Hartford Fire Insurance company in Arkansas were notified by the company s general agent here to write no more busi- ness in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

who composed our company, only seven are left to tell of their trials and suffer- ings at the battle of Cold Harbor. As We were making a charge a member of my company, Alexander Hill, was shot dead at my side.
 After the battle ceased and 1t began to get dark. l selected two men from the company and went back over the
 field and found our friend and com rade. Then we rolled him In his blanket and carried him on our shoulders back to the rear, far enough as we thought. to be out of danger. Then we selected n place under a cluster of trees that stood upon little knoll or mound. The bovs began digging the grave with their bav- onets and had 1t about half finished when a federal battery in our front opened fire. The shells passed through the tons or the trees over our hears, cutting off branches that fell upon the grave hnt we continued our work and finished the grave and placed our comrade in if and filled the grave the best we could with leaves and dirt The trees are his tomb- stone. and in our hearts his remembrance forever. Such, my comrades. Is war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

cox's Alabama brigade was left behind to guard Rapidan ford. for fear of flank movement from the enemy. The order came at sundown to be on the field at daylight. Just as the sun was rising that splendid body of soldiers formed their line of battle to the left of the plank road Just then a voice shouted: Here comes Longstreet. He galloped up to Lee, raised his hat and in moment rode rapidly to where his lines were being formed.
 Then commenced one of the most ter rife battles recorded in the history of the world-lasting till the sun went down-Grant had been beaten back two miles or more Late in the afternoon was wounded. Making my way back walked into the field headquarters of Robert F. Lee. He was dismounted. Some of our troops near him had become con fused He and his staff were reforming the line. I sat down upon fallen tree. My leg was bleeding. A stan officer said, I will send you back. NO, said l, It Is only a flesh wound
 "Comrades I will tell you about the most touching and inspiring scene that l saw right there-the like of which shal, never see again on earth. mere youth came passing by veeping. The great com r,ander placed his hand tencerly upon hIs shoulder and liz the sweetest voice ever heard, begged nm 10 go DECK ana help his comrades Being crazed with grief the boy shouted, T can't! can't! I saw my only brother killed at my sidep Removing his hand he placed 1t around him. Sympathy glowed in his face. In less than a moment he pointed to where the fight was raging fiercely, and said. Go and avenge his blood Again the soldier shouted My spirit is broken, l cannot fight now The reply came. Go on then. you shall not be hurt He knew that the boy was a good soldier and In the gen. erosity of his heart excused him.
 ''The honor and valor of the true Amer jeans that fought us cannot be ignored that would be a weak and foolish thing neither can just and sensible people help but admire southern character and cour- age Many times my thoughts go back 10 that thick and tangled wood. Some of my best friends sleep there. One said to me. Here's that money that owe you. will be killed today T won't have It. He slipped 1t into my pocket. Soon he was dead by my side-Henry Stoveall No mon. ument of stone in the wilderness but tho brightness of the sun, the light of the moon, the shining stars. the chirpine birds, and wild flowers are there-monu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

See Ingram Lithia Wells advertisement on 18th page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
BUSINESS CHANGE.
George A. Williams Now Represents
 the Columbus Show Case Go.

George A. Williams will in the future represent the Columbus Show Case com pany of Columbus, Ga. in the Birming- ham district and Mississippi. Mir. Will Hams was formerly with the Knittle Show Case company and has an exten- sive acquaintance throughout this city and district as well as in Mississippi. The Columbus Show Case company is the largest manufacturers and designers of commercial furniture in America, and do a tremendous business. in fact thls business has grown to such an extent that they were compelled to open offices in New York fin order to properly handle their eastern business. The office Is To- cated at 716 Broadway and friends are invited to call when visiting the metro polls.
 Mir Williams permanent address is 1729 Second avenue this city. Write or phone him before placing your order. as 1t will be to your interest to see his designs and get prices. s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
WEEKLY AVERAGES
 OF CLEARING HOUSE
INCREASE IN THE CASH RESERVE FAR EXCEEDS THAT WHICH WAS ESTIMATED ON BASIS OF TRAcEABL- MOVEMENTS.

New York, July i5.-The statement oi averages of the clearing house banks of this city for the week shows:
 Loan. sl.lo7. 300, loo; decrease, ss.i5o,- 400.
 Deposits, sl.l5s, ,oI s.2oo; increase. s7ls,- 100.
 Circulation, s4s, 57, 100; increase s2s7.- ZOO.
 Legal tender, sss. Il5,7oo; increase. s2.- 552, 900.
 Specie. s22o, | e2, co; increase, ss. 1 so. 300
 Reserve, $3os, ,277, 800; increase, sl1,- 74s,7oo.
 Reserve required, $2se, ,754, $50; increase, sl7e,2
 Surplus, sls52s, ,25o; increase, sIi,5e5,- 425.
 By. United States deposits, s22,372- $50; increase, $l ,42o,725.
 New York, July 5.-The Financier says:
 Last weeks official statement of the New York Associated banks made a most remarkable showing in that the increase in cash reserve far exceeded that which was estimated on the basis of the traceable movements of money during the week. This officially stated increase which was $ll.743,7oo, was six and two- fifth millions in excess of tho most nb- eral preliminary estimates. So great a gain can be explained only on the theory that in addition to the known movements of money hitherto from the interior, there were larger receipts. resulting from the transfer through the banks by country Repositories of public funds for surrender to the treasury in anticipation of the maturity on Saturady ot the last install- ment of the April call for public de- posits; the gain may also have been due in part to deposits of cash. representing payments on application for the Japa- nese bonds by the syndicate who nego- t.ated that bond ssue last week. The loans were contracted by $e, 5o,4 400 prob- ably the result of the cancellation of leans of public fumes which were sur rendered to the treasury.
 The deposits showed an increase of $7i3,ioo, which amount was sl $50, 200 be- low the sum of the gain in cash, less tho reduction in loans. therefore the state ment failed to prove The required re- serve increased $l76,275, deducting which from the gain in cash, left $ll ,565, 42o es the increase in surplus reserve to $ie,- 623 ,25o. Computed IIon the basis Of de- posits less those of sll.3o6, 800 public funds, the surplus is $22, ,372. .e5o. The daily average of bank clearings was 287 millions or 38 millions less than in the previous week when the celarings were greatly expanded becarse of operations incident to the July settlements; the clearings on Saturday representing Fri days business were $ao7. I45, 6e5. Com parisons- of loans by individual insti- tutions show that ten banks reduced this item by 81s millions net; ten institutions gained Io Is millions net cash. to which increase two banks contributed 4-5 mil- no:s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Method.
From Life.

I study and study" said the baby in the pink perambulator, when the nurses backs were turned. and the more I study the less I understand this baby talk. | begin to think I'm stupid"
 Not at all, old man. said the baby In the brown perambulator, with the green shade. You simply go the wrong way about 1t. You should begin with English. After you understand English baby talk is comparatively easy. The syntactical constructions are very simi- lar in both languages, and many of the words are strikingly alike in their root formations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

federal soldier rushing at my comrade with his bayonet, coming up on his left and when near his side. he made lunge with his bayonet, running 1t through him and killing him instantly. This soldier hoys name was Charles Lowery, born in Bibb county. He was clerk for the ScottvilIe Mercantile company when the war broke out, and on the 11th day of April 1861, he enlisted in the Bibb Grays for three years or during the war. He was a noble and bright boy, true ana brave soldier. As he was sinking to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

with the butts of their guns raised over their heads.
 "The federals came rushing from behind their covering with huzzarlng and with fixed bayonets, we were all soon mixed up in deadly and terrible encounter. My attention being attracted to my right for the moment, I saw one of my com pary with the butt of his gun raised rushing upon a federal soldier and he was coming meeting him with his bsyonet fixed. They to my horror. l saw another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
THE FESTIVE SEASON.

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard," Advice both good and true, But at the picnic luncheon
 The ant will go to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

When it prints good. 1t Is a good cut The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Captain Darby.

Captain Darby's paper follows:
 ''The army of Northern Virginia spent the winter of 63 and 64 in Orange coun- ty. Virginia The signal corps was sta tioned on Clarks mountain. 1 walked up there one day. I could see the country around for miles. The Blue Ridge noun tains, towering towards the skies, were beautiful. The Rapidan and Rappaha- nook rivers flow at the base of this signal mountain, one on it's eastern slope, the other on its northern. The level and rolling lands and the old Virginia homes charmed the eye. Looking towards Washington City, all Culpepper county was dotted with federal tents. With field glasses I could see the soldiers. On May 4 General Grant began his forward move ment on to Richmond
 Lee met him the next day in the wilderness-the fighting was desperate. The Confederate general was anxious and worried. Longstreet had not come. Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
VETERANS ID HAVE
 AN ANNUAL PICNIC Will Go to Soldiers Home Sat
 urday, July p VALUABLE PAPERS READ Comrades j. L. Darby and p. M. Vance Tell Interesting Incidents of
 the War-Touchlne Re-
 mlnders of War
VALUABLE PAPERS READ

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans held an interesting meeting in the Commercial club rooms yesterday after noon at o'clock. :.
 The attendance was large. Interesting paper on war incidents by P. M. Vance and J. Lawler Darby were read before the camp and were we'll received by all present. This is a new feature of the meetings and will be made permanent. It was announced that H. r. Wilson and James H. Fowles will prepare papers to be read at the next regular meeting. It was also announced that Dr. J. c. Aber- nathy would deliver an address at the next meeting.
 Ex-Governor Joseph F Johnston, chair man of the committee appointed at the last meeting to arrange for the annual picnic, made report which was adopted. The decision of the committee was that a basket picnic be held at the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek next Saturday, July p.
 All chapters of Daughters of the Con- federacy of Jefferson county have been Invited to join the veterans in this picnic and some of them have already consented to do so. All the camps of Confederate veterans in the county are also invited to participate. A fare of s1 has been secured for the round trip. The party will leave Birmingham at 5:25 o'clock in the morning over the Louisville and Nashville railway and will return at 7:45 In the evening.
 It is requested that all who intend going on this trip notify AdJutant J. L. Darby at 200siA second avenue by next Thursday morning so that proper car aecommoda- tions can be provided.
 Adjutant J. LAwler Darby, company K, tenth Alabama infantry, Wilcox's old bri- gade. army of Northern Virginia. read paper relating to an unpublished incident of General Robert E. Lee. The comrades present were deeply moved at the touch ing reference to their gallant commander and the reading of the paper was heartily applauded by all present
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-31
THE MANEUvERS OF THE
NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET

scouting far out at sea, to get early
news of the advance of the enemy
and III destination. so that the defend
ing squadron can seek it out with a
superior and therefore assuredly vic
toricus force. II is from this effort OF
the defense constantly to ascertain
the position of the attacking feet that
the war game takes the name OF
search problem
The conditions for this search
problem are known only in part to
each commander. Rear Admiral Siss-
bee will probably be the attacking
commander. He will know certain
things about the position of the defend
ing feet. but Rear Admiral Barker will
rot know just how much Rear Admiral
Sigsbee knows. and vice versa.
Rear Admiral Barker will know that
on a certain day at a certain hour the
attacking feet left a named longitude
and lati ude in the North Atlantic.
Further than this he will know little
except the strength OF the enemy AMI
its objectives.
wireless telegraphy will play an i'm
Dortanj part in this problem. Rear
Admiral Barker will probably send
lis fastest ships well out to sea to
search FOR traces of the attacking
SQUADRON If Rear Admiral Barker
follows the plans pursued by other flag
officers in recent war games OF this
character, ne will string his waTships
out between Culebra and Guantanamo
al intervals which may be covered by
wireless telegraphy Then, To- n
stance, if the Ksarsarge at Guar : l.
mo discovers the hostile fleet at ack-
ing that port, a wireless message will
be flashed alcng the line of battleships
in order that steam nay be crowded
en- anG the KearsaFge and the other
EaTships al Guantanamo be re-enfoTc-
cd until the defense is stronger than
The attacking force and theoretical de
feat has been melted out to the hostile
squadron
All this will mean eight days and
nights Of constant watching, of nerve
racking anxiety. 1t will mean that
there will be men and officers on
watch in every West Indian port for
news of the attacking force. At night
the ships in port will be ever fearful
of torpedo attack. Searchlights will
sweep IHe HOTlZOn, ana all SHIPS VIII
81 cam without lights in the hope of
suddenly entrapping the hostile squad
ron.
After the drills are over in March
and the fleet has gone to Pensacola for
the annual target practice, there will
be competitive torpedo practice for
which prizes will be offered just as
now prizes are offered for target prac-
tice and additional pay is given profi-
Gent gun pointers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-31
ELABORATE
PREPARATIONS
ARE BEING MADE BY THE CON-
CORDlA CLUB TO ENTERTAIN
GERMAN VISITORS.

Elaborate preparations arc being
made by the members OF the ConcoI-
dia Club for the entertainment tonight
of the officers and men of the German
cruiser Bremen, which is now in port
and it is anticipated that the event
Will be one of the most enjoyable to
the members, as well as visitors, in
the history of the club.
Committees have been appointed tc
look after the details Of the event,
and while arrangements have not been
fully perfected, they will be before to-
night.
The event will be attended by not
only the officers and men of the Ger
man cruiser, and club members, but
also the ladies of the club, who have
been invited to participate. After the
banquet dance will be given, which
will prove one of the pleasant affairs
to occur during the visit of the Ger
man war vessel.
A number of addresses will be made
during the course of the evening, and
it is anticipated that a presentation
will be made to the German cruiser
by the Germans of Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-31
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

The banquet and entertainment to
be given by the members Of the Con
cordia Club on Tuesday evening, the
3lst inst, in honor of the officers and
crew Of the German cruiser Bremen. :"
viii be attended by members only of
the "Concordia Club" and their guests.
the officers and seamen of the cruiser
Bremen" The Club has not extend
ed invitations to anyone not on its
roster Of membership. All members
with their wives and daughters are
cordially invited to be present prompt
ly at 1880 D. m.