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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-15
HERBERT A. sPRAoUE
Will Appear at EnsIey Opera House
 Tonight

Ensley, November H-fspecial)-Her bert A. Sprague. a noted impersonator will appear at the Ensley opera house tomorrow night under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Method ist church.
 This is third of series of lyceum entertainments to be given by the society and 1t promises to be one of the most successful in point of attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-15
A Previous Apology.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 ''So sorry not to have heard your lec- ture last night said the loquacious lady. 'T know I missed treat: everybody says 1t was great!'
 How did they find out?" asked MT. Frockcoat. 'Ths lecture. you know, was postpoued."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-15
TO MERCHANTS.

EuectlV0 WedneSday, NOV. 18th, lO:25 a. m. Bessemer freight train will go to Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via North BesseMer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Fewer Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
ANOTHER PASSES
HALF CENTURY MARK
Davenport Democrat and Leader Is
sues Mammoth Edition Rich in
Local History.

The Davenport Democrat and
Leader did itself proud in its half cen
fury edition which appeared yesterday
morning. Its IS pages represent the
acme of newspaper endeavor. not only
in the tr;-cities, but in the state of
Iowa, and seldom has more credit
able production. editOrially, reportorial
ly and geographically, issued from
any newspaper Office.
To begin with, the cover is an arts
tic triumph, bearing a full page por-
trait OF Col. George Davenport in whose
honor the city was named Perhaps
the most notable feature is brief
chronological summary of the import
ant local news of 80 years dating from
the first issue Of the Iowa State Demo.
crat, Oct. Is, 1855 down to the pres
ent. This occupies 20 pages. Nearly
all the matter is of historical value.
particular attention being given to the
early days. There are illustrations ga
lore of places and people that had
prominent parts in the affairs of Dav-
export during the 30 years encompass
ed There was no attempt to feature
advertising matter.
Scores of or iinaTy news items. recit-
ing unique happenings or of particular
significance III the light of later events
are reproduced as taken from the files
and make interesting reading. One OF
these is a history of the founding OF
the Democrat. its early triumphs and
vicissitudes from the pen of the late
ID. n Richardson. its first proprietor
and for many years its editor.
The present owners and editorial
and business STATS are as follows:
The Democrat Company. j. J.
Richardson. president; NJ. y. Richard
son. vice president; J. b. Richardson,
secretary and treasurer; i. ]. Richard
SON NJ u. Richardson. !. b. Richard
son Mrs. ID. y Richardson Mrs. Anna
McClelland. directors.
Editorial rooms.--B. f Tillinghast
editor; ]. +. Cdlkins. editor HaifCen-
fury edition; Ralph w. Cram, city
editor; Hugh Harrison, assistant city
editor; George ID. Nelson, news editor;
Realff Ottesen. Harry Morrow. William
r. Mcfarland Edward Dose. John
Shaw, Miss Mary Wright, reporters.
Business Office. Il. Richardson
business manager: Sherman w. Searle.
advertising manager: George Norwood.
collector; Miss Clara Heesch. cashier;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally
but by choosing the right medicine, E
II. Wolfe. of Bear Grove. Iowa, cheated
death He says: Two years ago ]
had kidney trouble. which caused me
great pain, suffering and anxiety, but
[ took Electric Bitters. which effected
a complete cure. have also found
them of great benefit in general de.
bility and nerve trouble, and keen
them constantly on hand. since, as
ind they have no equal "Hartz & UIle.
meyer, druggists, guarantee them a:
80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by Rock Island
People.

A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Diabetes and finally BTight's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course. Follow the
advice of a citizen of Rock Island
+. J. Wivill. of 1911 Seventh avenue.
carpenter. says: Il was SO sore and
lame across my back that | could not
stOop over far enough TO tie my shoes.
When ! was obliged To- pick up any
hing from the floor I had TO get down
n my knees to avoid the sharp shoot
ing pains through my kidneys There
was dull. heavy pain in my back and
also weakness of the kidneys. which
was very annoying. ! used many rem
edies. but | got little or no benef: until
tried Deans Kidney Pills. obtaining
them at the Harper House drug store.
They effected a complete and perma-
nent cure
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-MiIburn Co. Buffalo. y
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's.-an
take 10 other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

pleased 10 meet J. Howard PatteC. the
president of the company and cand.-
date for congress on the democratic
ticket.
Stating the object of the visit that
of looking over the plant and calling
on his employees for the purpose of in.
terViewing them in general and Pc
litiCal way, Mr. PattCo said that he
would be pleased TO show the news
paper man around the shops. but as to
interviewing the men on politics. re
liginn or any other subject. that re
manned with the men themselves and
they could follow their own iuC.ina-
tions.
In company with the genial demo
cratic aspiraut for congressional hon
Ors, a short time was spent in looking
over the extensive factory which, after
short closing down for the usual an
nual inventory and needed repairs
opens up in fun blast next Monday
The newspaper correspondent then ex-
cused himself to the employer and
struck out 90 have talk with the en-
p.oycs. FIRST calling ON "A. NJ. Eulon en-
giueer of the Plant. who was found
fondly looking over an elegant Corliss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

engine. which he was just warming
up for business.
: Long Time EmpIOyc.
In answer 10 numerous questions
propoUnded relative TO the Pattee Pillow
company and particularly its president,
J. Howard Pattee. Mr. RulUn said in
substance: IL am 81 years old. be
gan working for Mr.. Pattee in 1864.
just after ! came ont Of the army. |
first worked for him as engineer in a
Touring mill and elevator, and after
he invented the New Departure cult
vatOr and commenced the manufacture
of the same. took charge Of the boiler
and engine rooms here in 1878 and
have been here ever s.nce. During all
this time there have never been any
differences between Mr.. Pattee and his
employees concerning wages ana treat
ment bur what was quickly and AMIGA
bly, adjusted without friction | have
never known Mr.. Pattee TO treat any
of his men other than most consider
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

A little backache at first
Daily increasing till the back is lame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

ately and they all love him. His can
didacy for congress places me in most
difficult position, as | am Il republican,
but if he is elected and looks after the
interests of the constituents of this
district as he has watched the welfare
of The employees in these shops. and
believe he will. he ought 10 be elected. 80
Popular With His Men.
John Flcharty. a molder living at CO.
West Fifth avenue. this city. was next
seen. He said: Il have worked for
j. Howard Pattee for the past so years
and more. There never has been any
differences between Mr.. Pattee and his
men, consequently none 20 settle. H
has always treated his men right. and
no man in his employ ever had cause
for grievance
\. Il. Moore. foreman of the grinding
room. living at Clio North \ street. also
a 3o-year man. SAID he could only voice
the sentiments OF Mr.. Fleharty. AskeI
if he ever knew of Mr.. Pattee discrim
mating against any cmploye on ac-
count of his politics. or if any effort
had been made TO influence or coerce
them for either political party. he said
NO. never"
Charles Mclaughlin. S2l South 2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
Real Estate Transfers. -

Real Estate Transfers. Phebe
Brooks. eXecutriX 10 William Brooks. e
30 feet. lot 7. block >, Brooks Fourth
add. Rock Island, 1925.
Phebe Brooks. eXecutriX to William
Brooks, part lot =, Brooks Sixth add,
Rock Island. $500.
Phebe Brooks. eXecutriX to William
Brooks part lot . Brooks Sixth add,
Rock Island. S11G5.
Elizabeth Hawley TO Amelia S. Wy
land lot 6. block 6. East Moline 81 $50.
w. j. Taylor 10 Carlton t. Taylor
lots. >. 6. and I. block /. Cornwalrs
First Woodlawn add. Moline, 5000.
Phil Mitchell to State Bank of Rock
Island. lot 2. block 6. Old Town of
Rock Island. 100000.
Anna L. Dwight TO Amy Lancashire
part lots l and 2, block T. Stewards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

Miss Selma Samuelson. Miss Margaret
Schikan. stenographers; William =.
Welding. assistant solicitor; Vincent
y. Dorgan. manager city circulation;
Edward Davis outside circulator; Don
c. Stibolt, assistant; Leo Hartman.
mail clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
Friehtful Suffering Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the v.ru-
lent poisons of undigested food. c. g.
Grayson, of Lula, Miss, took Dr.
Kings New Life Pills with the result"
he writes, that | was cured" Nh
stomach and bowel disorders give way
to their laxative properties. % cents
at Hartz & UIlemeyer's drug store.
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23
LIKED BY HIS MEN
Record of ] AowIrd Pattae,
Democrats Congressional
Candidate
AS EMPLOYER OF LABOR
Those Who Have Worked For Him fer
Years Speak Fer Them
selves.

Monmouth, H.. Oct 21.-tSpecidl
Correspondence of The Rock Island
ArgusD-A representative OF The Ar
gus who called at the Pattee Pow
works OF this city this afternoon was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

If you want a pretty face and de
Iightful air.
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea.
Put your faith in Rocky Mountain
Tea.
I II Thomas. Pharmacist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

acted when he himself superintendel
the works, is still pursued. and Mr..
Moorc's labors in this direction are
easy. No child labor has ever been
old men are positively continued i'll
service as long as they do the work.
and are always given preference over
new men.
No reduction of wages has ever been
allowed, and $50 has always been the
minimum for ordinary labor
Men are Not Hampered.
Does Mr.. Pattee exact of his men
the signing of any kind of contract.
agreement or other paper when they
begin work in this factory" the super
intendent was asked.
Indeed not" replied Mr.. Moore.
The men who work here are perfectly
free TO work as long as they do their
work properly, and are never asked to
sign any kind of a contract whatso-
ever"
IN amusing and striking characters
tic of Howard Pattee is here given. as
told by Mr.. Moore A travelling man,
selling a molding machine, called on
MIR. Pattee and endeavored to interest
him i'll the machine. He showed up its
labOr-saving qualities. and told how ii
would enable him To- get rid of his high
priced men. and boys could take their
places at less than d dollar a day.
Mr.. Pattcc listened attentively to
the mans story and after he had ex-
hausted the subject. said in his quaint
way: We'll, sir, all you say about;
this machine of yours being labor-sav-
ing may be true, but what will these
men do whom your machine dis
places?"
Well said the machine man, IF
that's the kind OF argument you are
soing TO put up against ;his machine
may just as well bid YOU goodbye. -
and with that he packed his sample
up and left the office very much dis
gusted.
IL Generally Popular.
Such. in short. is little of the his
tory of James Howard Pattee. demo-
cratic candidate for congress in the
Fourteenth district. as told by those
who best know him. Prominently d
Selfmade man. he appreciates the
trials and hardships of labor in general.
and stands always ready 10 extend a
helping hand TO his less fortunate fel-
low-men. Hundreds OF testimonials
could be given by employees in other
factories in this city, if space would
permit. fully as enthusiastic as these,
and all the men spoken to about it are
can't put il too strong
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-23

subdiv.. outlot ;. South Moline. $500
I. e. Lindell to Peter Tr:lson part
sw sw. TO- 16. Wv. $4,000
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29

have been visiting there returned with
him Tuesday.
Howard Emery and Harry White,
who have been working in the Marlette
Canning Factory, visited in Yale Satur-
day and Sunday.
Joseph Ludington and Mrs. Mcleod,
of Woods ock, Ont, father and sister
of Cyrus MudingtOn have been here on
a visit the past week.
j. G. McKenna returned home from
0tsego Lake last Tuesday night, and
since that time has been quite sick at
his home south of Yale.
Abram Krupp is here for a few days
getting his household goods in readi-
ness to move to Warren, Pa, where he
will make his home for time.
Mrs. Lucy Noble, Of Detroit, visited
Mrs. T.. X. Beecher Thursday night on
her way TO visit her son Chas. at Brown
City. From there Mrs. Noble will 60
to Europe on visit.
VIM. Beals, Of Saginaw, former con
ductor on Saginaw division Pere Mar
quette called on his old friends in Yale
Friday last Billy is looking hale and
hearty and is employed as passenger
conductor ON west end u. NJ.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
BOYS TAKE NOTICE.

Last year the Common Council pass
ed an ordinance prohibiting ball play
ing OH the streets. Several of the
village boys evidently have the impress
sion that the ordinance does not apply
to foot ball, but this is wrong. The
ordinance does apply to foot ball play
ing, and any who participate in this
pastime on the public streets are liable
TO fine and Imprisonment. Many
complaints have been made to the mar
shall and president, and it is determin-
ed that there shall be no more playing
on the public streets. To obey the law
is one of the first lessons of youth and
il is hoped that no further action will
be needed to enforce this ordinance.
THOMAS L. WHARTON,
Village President.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
FREE METHODIST APPOINTMENTS.

Following are the appointments made
at the recent conference of the Port
Huron district of the Free Methodist
church,
District Elders. III. Porterfeld
Yale-S..J. Reid
Sandusky-A. j. Stevens
Kimball Anderson
Memphis-E. Crippen
Mayville-Jas. Il. Clink
Marlette & Burnside-Wm. Garvey
Marine City--A. Thomas
Ubly-Chas. Caswell
Harbor Beach--A. L. Call
Ed. 5. 5. Stone who has been district
elder for the past year, has been assign
ed to the Spring Arbor circuit.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29

serge double breasted suits at Yale
Clothing House.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
A PROMINENT CITIZEN GONE.

j. &. Collin, of whose sickness brief
mention has been made in these col
umns from time Ia time in the past
few weeks, passed away at his home
on Main street north, on Wednesday,
September 9th, 1909, at 9:30 o'clock,
after an illness extending over a period
.of three months. Cause of death, can
Ger OF tka stomach. At the time of his
demise, deceased was 10 years and s
months old.
James G. Collin was born i'm Cumber-
land, Eng, where he lived until he was
13 years of age. He then moved with
his parents to Ontario, and settled on a
farm near Pickering. In 1888 he was
united in marriage TO Christina Reesor
at Markham, Ont. Two children were
born to this union, Arthur, of the l.. s.
Battleship Texas, and Albert at home.
Came to Michigan in 1893 and settled
on a farm four miles north of Yale.
In 1908 Mr.. Collin purchased the gro
Gerry stock of III. f.. Beard in Union
Block, which business he conducted for
short time, selling out to Putney d
Welch, and in 1904 he purchased the
same stock again, continuing the busi-
ness until last August, when ill-health
compelled him to dispose of same, since
which time he has been gradually grow
ing weaker, until Wednesday, when he
answered the summons of the silent
reaper.
The funeral will be held this friday
afternoon at one o'clock, from the NJ.
4. church, of which he had long been a
consistent member, and the interment
will be made in the Speaker cemetery.
Rev. j. A. Thompson will be the Off
ciating clergyman.
To the bereaved family the Expositor
extends its heartfelt sympathy.
The family of the deceased desire to
express their heartfelt thanks to the
many friends for the expressions of
kindness bestowed on them during the
sickness and after the death Of their
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-08-25
RICH FIND OF
PHOSPHATE

To illustrate the possibilities of the
future of the phosphate industry here,
we make mention of rich find of an
excellent grade of phosphate, over fifty
per cent of which is export rock. 1t is
located in a corner of the forty acre
tract recently purchased of the Nation
al Acid Company by Messrs. E. L. Greg
DRY, N. d. Runm, and Rev. j. @. France.
Prospecting on the property began last
week, and Monday the find was made.
There is estimated to be over 81. 600
worth of rock in the ''pocket," which
find was complete surprise. The Ma
tional Acid Company paid about $50, 900
for this property and mined no less than
$50, 900 worth of rock from it. Thinking
the rock all mined, they cold it to the
above named gentlemen for 1880 about
two months ago. Active operations will
begin at once and the rock will be mined
and placed on the market this summer
and fail.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-08-25
BIGBYV|LLE ITEMS

Bigbyville, Tenn. August 22.-Pro-
tracted meeting will begin at the Big
byville M. E. church Sunday morning
The pastor will be assisted by Rev. J.
F. Beasley.
MI. and Mrs. W. T. Fender and
Mrs. Nick Penuer left this morning
for their home at Sneeds, Fla.
Miss Sadie Notgrass, of Columbia, is
the GUEST of Miss Irene Addison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk Loftin, of Bear
Creek, were recent guests of Mr..
Robert thurman and family.
Mrs. j. G.. VOORHEES, and Master Joe
Waldo, of Columbia, spent several
days this week with Mr.. J. l.. Max
well and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. n. Beckett, of near
Mt. Pleasant and Mr.. Allen Alexander
Foster, of Thompson Station, spent
Sunday with Mr.. j. W. Nowlin and
family.
Mrs. Hutchinson, of Santa Fe, is the
guest of her daughter, Mis-. ". f.
Woody.
Mrs. A. E. Hill, of Columbia, is
spending the week with her daugh ter,
Mrs. s. E. Hill.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-08-25

Ksch has been said in the papers
Abost the coming election, yellow Jack
Snd- ire peace negotiations at Ports
B0ush, but little is being said or done
AboDs sheep killing dogs. There may
be several weeks elapse during which
they are not spoken of, but suddenly
HE yslp is heard, and before you can
reach yOur flock or rescue the sheep, a
dozen Of them may be killed. There
ESs more sheep killed by the sneaking
tbipying canine in a years time than
ATe slaughtered for the home market,
possibly, and still the deadly work goes
On. A bounty for dog skins would break
Chs State, but we would have fewer
aoaA
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-08-25
THE WEBSTER-LOCKE MILLING
COMPANY BEGINS OPERATIONS

The last machine of the Webster
Lock Milling Company was put in OPP
GRAFTON Monday. The first wheat was
crushed Tuesday. All the machinery is
up, and is in splendid shape for making
very superior grade of -four. This
Company, which vas organized about
the first of the year, did not break
ground for their mill till near the latter
part of March, and since that time they
have not been idle day that was fit to
work. While their mill is not the largest
it is one of the best in the State, and is
second to none. They have in connection
with the mill large steel tank elevator
of 10000 bushel capacity, in which they
expect to store thousands of bushels OF
wheat for those who desire to have their
wheat stored. This is an enterprise OF
which this vicinity is and should be
proud, composed as 1t is of some Of Mt.
Peasants best business men.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-08-25
SAID INNOCENT
until The LAST
Execution In St.LouiS of Henry
J. HeuSack for Murder of
His Father-In-LaW.
HIS FATHER COMPRESSOR SAID,
Il BELIEVE THAT MAN WAS INNOCENT"

st. Louis, Aug. 22.-Henry J. Heu-
sack, found guilty by the courts of kill
ing his father-in-law, August Raphael,
March Is, 1904, paid the death penalty
at the city Jail.
Ten minutes after Heusack had been
pronounced dead, man, aged and
poorly dressed, hurried into the Office
of the sheriff, asking for Sheriff Clark.
what do you want?" Chief Deputy
Eisleben asked.
81 want to take the place of Hou-
SACK" the man declared. He explained
that he was tired of life, and thSre was
no reason why he should not be
hanged.
His name, he said. is Chris Becker,
aged 81, FOG South Second street. He
was sent to city hospital for observa-
ton.
While making no statement on the
gallows Heusack went to his death
protesting his innocence. In his con-
fession to Father McErlane he did not
admit guilt, and Father McErlane's
statement after the execution was:
BELIEVE THAT MAN WAS IN
NOCENT."
Heusack arose from his cot at $3.50
a. m. He had lain there sleeping I'M
easily since II p. m.
He was ready then for the ministra-
tons of the priest, said his prayers
with the rosary provided by the priest,
and went through the form of the sac
rament.
Heusack then drew up his will, CIV
ing it into the hands of Father Nc
Erlane. Il bequeath my entire estate
to my wife, Emma, and my son. Har-
ry," was the wording of the will. The
estate is valued at $4,000. Harry, the
son, is nine years old.
Heusack had just lighted cigar and
resumed his steady tramp when ]. r.
Preston, tenant of Heusack's, at 1853
South Eighteenth street, where Heu-
sack also lived, brought him last let
ter from his wife.
With the same Iron control of him
self, the gray-haired man took his
spectGcles from his pocket and began
to read the note. He sat down before
he had completed the perusal, and then
indicated that he wished to be walk
ing.
For a time, then, 1t was seen his con-
troll was gone. There were tears in
his eyes, which he brushed trembling
ly away with a handkerchief.
I'm snrry-half-wa sorry--I read