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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Weak Defense

In defense to charge of selling milk
wholly devoid of fat an English cow
keeper said that his cows had been eat
ing cabbages, but the defense did not
aid him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
1t Was Miraculous,

"Where've you been?"
"On deer hunt"
How'd you come out?'
Fine! Wasn't mistaken for a deer
Aoce. Fort Worth Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Tickets sold and baggage checked to all part.
of the United States and Canada.
J. G. WILLARD, Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
HIS TIME WAS WASTED.
Man Of Science Enlarges Upon Genius
to Poet Who Is Exasperat-
ingly Dense.

ct is among our scientists, not
among our poets or our painters, that
modern genius is to be found" said a
scientific man, according to an ex-
change THE worlds great minds to-
day turn to science, rather than to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
ATHLETIC CLUBS
 MINISTRIES TONIGHT
GOOD HOUSE IN PROSPECT FOR THE PERFORMANCE WHICH IS TO BE GIVEN IN THE NEW CLUB THEATRE.

The Athletic club will present their long talked of minstrels tonight at SSO o'clock in their new theatre in the club building The final rehearsals were held last night and the management is confident in pre- dieting successful performance. Re served seats are on sale at Stones. The following is the programmes:
 PART l.
 Overture American Stroke March" Opening chorus, Athletes Carnival Damn Petersen.
 Make a Fuss Over Me" E. E. squier. Jr.
 My Evtnlng Star" Owen Gillespie. Dan, Dan, Danuel," Ed Miles. Love" from Sergeant Kitty. Hill Fer guson.
 Here's My Friend Joe Smith. "Serenade," Gillespie, Ferguson, Grain and Martin.
 "Lindy," Al Kissinger.
 .Yodle," G. B. Ratterman. "The Palms (whstling solo), T. A. Moross
 My Own United States" chorus.
 PART II. ''The Picaninny Trio, Misses Marguer- itte Ehrman. Mary George Green and Ju- liette Davidson.
 Langhalogue Hot Air" Louis Hell. Athletic specialties.
 Trombone solo, Ed Spiro. 'Reveries of Bachelor" Ed Warren. Jr., assisted by Alabama National Guard girl, Parsifal girl. Athletic club girl, Coun- try club girl, Southern club girl, Y. M. c. A. girl fencing girl. bathing girl, Bijou ballet girl, and the June bride. the latter impersonated by Louis Hell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
STRANGER IS LOST
 IN A STRANGE LAND
JoNKEL RANDMAN, 16 YEARS OLD, ARRIVES IN BIRMINGHAM FROM RussIA-cANNoT SPEAK WORD OF ENGLISH.

Jonkel Randman arrived in Birmingham last night from Kovna Russia. Jonkel is 16 years old, can't speak word of Eng fish and what he doesn't know about the United States would fill a Carnegie H. brary.
 On leaving the Southern train at tine New York, Jonkel climbed into the Hotel Hilman bus and rode down to the hotel. He followed the other passengers into the lobby and up to the desk, where he was confronted by Clerk Graves
 MT. Graves made a pass" but all he could get was a mumbled reply in a tongue that seemed to him quite diff ferent from any United States he had ever heard.
 Do you want a room hereo" asked the clerk.
 The boy put down huge bundle which he carried, passed over little book con taining addresses and said:
 "Russland.'
 Do you want to register your name?n
 "Ich spreche Deutch" replied the boy. "Kovna, Russland."
 Then Clerk Graves "tumbled" to the fact that he was trying to talk to a Russian immigrant whose knowledge of English was nihil
 In despair MT. Graves called up every body in the lobby but no one could speak enough German to make the boy under stand About that time a young news paper man happened in and took charge of the boy.
 After a search in the city directory and conversation in very broken German at The Age-Herald office, it was found that the boy was Jonkel Randman of Kovna, Russia. that he had come down from New York and was looking for Barnett Randman, wlo conducts a bakery at 1722 First avenue.
 Owing to the lateness of the hour last night, MT. Randman could not be reached by telephone and Jonkel was left at the Metropolitan hotel. He will probably be called for by MT. Randman or some other relative this morning.
 The last seen of Jonlxel was when he as. cended in the elevator in charge of a grinning black bellboy who said he spoke German sometimes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
CIVIL SERVICE.
Number of Examinations Will Be Held
 for Panama Service.

The United States civil service com mission announces examinations as fol- lows, in the Panama canal service:
 April 26 for bridge carpenter and bridge carpenter foreman, at salaries ranging from sSS B per month to $125 per month. The age limit is 21 to 45 years of age.
 May 10, for superintendent mining de- partment general foreman mining de- partment, and miner The positions range from $100 to $250 per month, and the age limit from 21 to 45 years.
 May 10, for assistant foreman, foreman, and general foreman of laborers. The age limit is 21 to 45 years of age
 Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon application to s. D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He is at the DestOffice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
REVENUE BOARD
 CONSIDERS CLAIMS
COUNTY AUDITOR MORRIS OP- POSES CORNER'S VIRGINIA MINES INVESTIGATION BILL OF ExPENsEs-WARM SESSION.

Further consideration of Cornor Paris claims for conducting the Virginia mines disaster investigation by jury selected by him, was the cause of warm ses- sion of the Board of Revenue yesterday. County Auditor Robert A. Morris ap- peared before the board and presented report which contended that claim of over $5 for an inquest resulting from the disaster would not be exactly prop CT, he thought.
 In his report the auditor set out ress- sons for making the statement Coroner Paris was also present at the board meet ing and a warm exchange of words en- sued between the two county officials MT. Morris declared to the members of the board that he was simply doing what he thought was his duty in oppos- ing the claim of the coroner for fees.
 The board finally took the matter un- der advisement. The members will con fer with John II. Miller, their attorney. before rendering decision.
 Auditor Morris set out the following objections to the claims:
 Il The coroner should be allowed only one fee of five dollars for holding the inquest and not s550 as for holding 11o inquests
 "2. The charge of the coroner for mile- age is excessive. lie should be allowed only 10 cents per mile for going to the place of viewing the bodies and return
 a. The charges of the jorors for mile- age Is excessive They should be allow cd only cents per mile for going to the place of viewing the bodies and return
 T. The charge of Edgar l.. Mitchell for twenty-six days attendance as juror Is excessive. He should be allowed fees for nine days, the time the jury was in session"
 In his report the Auditor says: Tt is well known that the explosion
 in the Virginia mines killed all the per sons within the mines at the time; the inquiry seeking to fix the responsibility lgle. The inquest was single. the eN 10 establish the responsibility for the ueath of one person killed was perti- nent to establish the same as to the other deaths All the persons were overwhem- ed by the force and destructive energy of one explosion If separate inquests had been held, the same evidence could have been addueed in each inquest The guilt, if fastened upon any person or persons, could be established as to all the per- sons killed by evidence taken as to one person killed. Tn Francis vs. Tioga coun- ty, s Pa. Co. ct Rep. 163, 1t was held: If a coroner views several bodies in one inquest he is entitled to fees in only one case for summonlng and qualifying witnesses The coroner of this county does not claim to have qualified or sum moned the jury but once. There was no separate inquiry over the body of each person. as was had in case of County of Fayette ys. Baton, 10S Pa. St. Rep. 59l'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
GROUND BROKEN
 FOR THE CHURCH
INTERESTING EXERCISES AT WEST END-NEW BAPTIST EDI- FIcE TO BE EREcTED-DR. DA. vIDsoN DELIVERS ADDRESS.

A large crowd attended the ground breaking exercises of the new West End Baptist church, corner of Hawkins street and Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, which took place yesterday morning at 9:SO o'clock. The principal address was deliv- cred by the Rev. pr A. c. Davidson, pas , tor of the southside Baptist church.
 The ideal spring weather brought out big crowd, which was supplemented by the school children, the West End public schools having given a recess to allow the children to attend the exercises.
 The services were opened by the Rev. E. Lee Smith, pastor of the church. who read the scripture lesson from the 7th chapter of Matthew about the wise man who built his house upon the rock and the foolish man who built his house upon the sand.
 The prayer was offered by the Rev. w. s. Brown pastor of the Fountain Heights Baptist church.
 Dr. Davidson then delivered the address taking as his theme the progress of the ''S7' isith Ni'"iN'. iiN htNi'Ntu 'iH toi .S history of the church from the time it was mission. It was started by the Southside Baptist church, and later grew into one of the strong churches of the district
 The first spade of dirt was thrown by s. N. Ward. the oldest member of the church.
 The building committee composes the following: The Rev E. Lee Smith, chair man; J. E. Burks, secretary; l.. Q. C. Kelly, treasurer. and J. T. Chamblee.
 The edifce, when completed, will cost 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
HIGHLAND AVENUE.
Paving Along Thoroughfare Is to Be-
 ain Within Next Few Days.

City Engineer Julian Kendrick an- nounced that the United States Wood Preserving company has notified him that they will be ready to begin the work of paving the thoroughfare from Twen- tieth street to the Woodward property with ereosoted wooden blocks shortly. In fact the company is only waiting for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to complete the work of rebuilding it's lines along Highland ave- nue
 The Nashville Roofing and Paving com pany has notified the city engineer that they will be ready to start work of paw ing Highland avenue from the Woodward property to the eastern limits of the city with bituminous macadam, next week
 The same company has notified Mayor Drennen that it will exert it's best et- forts towards finishing the paving along Twentieth street from Fifth to Park ave- nues before April 26. when the monument in Capitol park will be unveiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Rheum atiSm

Like Neuralgia, is now known to be a nervous disease. The kidneys become weak through lack of nerve energy, and fail to filter the uric acid from the blood; this acid attacks and burns the nerves and muscles, and consumes the oil in the joints, producing inflammation, fever, swelling-pain.
 To cure Rheumatism, then, you must restore the kidney nerves and muscles, and neu- tralize the effect of the acid upon the joints and tissues with Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine, nerve medicine, which has made many cures of this painful disease. Nervine strengthens the kidney nerves and increases the circulation, and relief is assured.
 Before I took Dr. Miles Nervine, I had been looking for a cure for Rheumatism for % years. The last time was laid up for several months, could not get out of bed or set foot on the floor. l tried remedies to rub in, to drink. doctors prescriptions, etc. but none of them had any effect One tlay l read about Dr. Miles Nervine and got bottle After the first dose I had q good nights rest, and after taking half a bottle the pains disappeared and I went out and walked all around the town In a week l went to work. and was perfectly cured but continued to take the medicine for time. to make sure the pains would not come back"
 THOS. LONG.
 S1S N. Chatham St, Racine. Wis.
 Dr.. Miles Nervlne Is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. if if fails, he will refund your money.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14

The recent annual inspection of all branches of the Alabama National guard as provided for under the Dick national law, has caused the Third regiment of infantry to be short of two companies the Bessemer Rifles, designated as Com pany H, and the Gadsden Rifles, desig mated as Company c. Orders for the mus tering out of both were issued by the governor although no inspection of the commands were held.
 The recent insuection of the militia by Captain Goodfellow and Captain Hase of the United States army, and Adju- tant General w. W. Brandon of the Alabama National guard, were quite se- we're, and the reports of these officers to the War Department are looked for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
A TRAMP DOG.
The Interesting Story of a Harmless
 Canine.

A tramp dog is one of the saddest crea- lures and one of the saddest sights on earth. He is hungry, thirsty, tired, cold, possibly ill., he looks up with pitiful, im- ploring eyes into the faces of those who seem to him kindly, but usually his timid appeal meets with no response or with harsh rebuff He is pushed roughly away and driven from each door which he vainly hoped might open to admit him to comfort, warmth, food, life and love.
 When his day of hunger, terror and wretchedness is over, where can he lie down to sleep in the long night? On some doorstep or fin some gateway, to be cruelty elected, without so much as crust to lessen his hunger, in the morn- ing. Poor waifl For no fault of his, can he procure even q little food? If in a town. by picking up scraps where he may find them; filthy garbage which fills him with disease; If in the country, possibly by poaching, when he is apt to be caught in trap. Poor, faithful, low ing hearted dog He has done nothing to deserve this fate.
 One morning several years ago. Pro- lessor Gentry, of the famous Gentry Brothers animal show while looking over his kennel of dogs, found one of these homeless cGnlnes. He took the creature up in his arms and caressed 1t; he treated the dog kindly, gave it good home and occasionally taught it few tricks. Today this same dog is one of the best performers with Gentry Brothers.
 The show this season is by far the best Gentry Brothers ever offered for the approval of the public They have added to their already large company of animal performers, a number of ponies, dogs, several camels and heard of per- forming elephants. The show today is conceded to be the largest and best of it's kind in the world, and never before has there ever been such an undertaking
 Their street pageant will leave the show grounds, located on Thirteenth street between Eighth and Ninth ave- nues. next Tuesday morning promptly at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
THIRD REGIMENT LOSES
 TWO OF ITS COMMANDS

ward to with great interest by military circles in Alabama.
 Captain Hase and General Brandon were scheduled to inspect the Bessemer company about two weeks ago. but no inspection was held. captain Goodfellow and General Brandon were scheduled to make their last inspection at Gadsden last night. but before they reached that point an order mastering out the com pany had been issued by Governor Jelks.
 A large number or applications have been received from companies for as signment in the Third regiment, and all vacancies will be filled by good com mands, before the annual enoampment is held this summer. 1t is thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Italian Representative.

Dr. L. Cocciola, the local Italian physi- cian stated last night that he understood Consul General Faraferni at New Or leans will immediately propose the name of local Italian to his government in Italy for appointment as the representa-. tive of his government here vice Capt. Q. Catazano. pr. Cocciola did not know who would be appointed. He stated fur ther that he had no information as to the causes for the removal of the late repre- sentative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST co. 20O3 First Avenue.
The strength of a bank is in it's individual
 loans. "

"Who saves his money will have rich relative inside his own coat"
 Do you know that when a commercial bank, that accepts savings deposits, goes out of business for any cause, the law requires all non-interest reciving (commerciaD depositors to be paid in full, before the interest receiving (savings) depositors can be paid a cent? This is the only bank in the city confning it's busi- ness strictly to savings accounts. Come with us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14

 the young, may meet on a common plane, D said he There will be no bias, but the naked will be clothed and the homeless housed alike"
 He paid a high tribute to the sacri- fees made by the Masons in order that funds could be raised to erect the Temple. "we should all rejoice he said that the Masons are just about to erect and dedicate to Masonic principles a great building
 The speaker was loudly applauded at the close of his remarks.
 Dr. Newfield was then called on for an impromptu talk. He said that he was glad, indeed. that the time had come for actual work on the new building to commence. It being Thomas Jefferson day the speaker thought it was very ap- propriate that ground should then be broken. It has been great pity, he thought that the Masons of Birmingham have not before had building of their own. The Temple, he said, will stand as a monument to the rich and poor alike, who went down in their pockets and con triouted in a spirit of self-sacrifce to the building of the temple. The Masons had entirely obliterated all spirit of com mercialism in having the plans prepared for the building.
 'If congregations can do away with all ideas of commercialism in erecting their churches we felt assured that we could dedicate our building only to Masonic purposes" said Dr. Newfield in con- clusion.
 
 c. P. Orr and Dr. Ransom made few remarks. The first spade of earth was then turned by Captain Smith. He was followed with a turn at the pick and shovel by Dr. Cunningham, ". J. Rush. ton. chairman of the building commit tee. Dr. Newfield NJ. T. Stradford, Dr. Ransom, c. P Orr, William E. Wier, James A. Downey, J. D. Matlock, J. F. Rushton, C. M. Sturgis. John T. White, Charles Wheelock, s. F. Vance w. s. Scott, Dr. F. F. Davidson, Nose Blank. Louis Gelders. the Rev. J. Lee Smith, R. P. Wetmore, Robert Jacobs. Col. L. w. Johns, P. B. Thomas, l.. E. Newman, S. P. Minor, Walker K. McAdory, Henry W. Meyers, F. D. Osborne, Dr. J. H. Phillips w L. Barnes, John Neale. F. s. Jobson, s, J. Cole, Henry Allen, Walter Howard and J. T. McKenna. The corner stoneawill be laid in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
WANTED IN GEORGIA.
Charles Thomas, a Negro, Held for
 Assault With Intent to Murder.

Charlie Thomas. a negro, said to be wanted in Rome, Ga, on the charge of assault with intent to murder, was ar rested last night on Twentyfourth street between Avenues A and by Deputy Sheriffs George W. Courson. J. A. Cad dis and John c. Burgin
 It is understood the negro is charged with shooting white man in Georgia There is reward of s1O0 for his arrest. Pending word from the Georgia authori- ties the negro will be held in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
MT. RockefelIer,a Method.

MT. RockefelIers Method.
 ''Must Mir. Rockefe..ers money be re- jeeted because in his case it is so widely known that he has amassed his great fortune through methods that are clearly illegal? If 1t is known that his methods are clearly illegal ought not attack to be made rather upon the government, the executive and judicial officers of the country, who sit idle while great for tune is being made by methods clearly illegal, than upon the individual who can hardly be accused of hiding his mo- ney-seeking light under a bushel2 If the Rockefeller fortune, as to the great bulk of it. has been made legally, then so- ciety-you and l, anu all of us--has it. self to blame for tolerating laws through which one man can become a millionaire several hundred times, while thousands of other men-for all their expenditure of brain and brawn are but one remove from destitutionl
 Taxation System Root of Evil.
 We might as well make up our minds that, so long as we have in vogue our present system of taxation-a system which permits and encourages monopoly os natural opportunities for wealth pro- duction-we are going to have In this country Rockefelers and Rockefeller fortunes; Standard oil and Standard oil methods, not in one only but in dozens O. wide avenues of industry. When we quit taxing property-that we want more Of as we tax cur dogs that We want to get rid of, then, and not till then will milionaires write no cheques for heather conversion to Christianity which bear the tragic superscrlption. Riches of one through poverty of thousands. :" We shall have nothing to fear from the iniaulty of Standard oil or any other trust when we see to it that the man who wishes to be a monopolist in any llne of industry pays society for the priv nege-to the full value of what 1t is worth as a privilege.
 Rockefeller a Symptom.
 MT. Rockefeller and his fortune is merely a symptom of a disease that is not of the individual but of society. It is society's responsibility to deal with it; and, in the meantime, l do not know that MT. Rockefeller's symptomatic dollars could be better spent than for the regen- eration of the heathen The missionaries can be trusted doubtless, not to teach Standard oil economies along with the creed, the Lords Prayer, and the Ten Commandments
 Tt has been suggested that the Rock efeller gift was intended as a bribe, to shut the mouths of the Congregational ministers against lniqultous Standard oil methods If that is the case, and the Con- gregational ministers are in danger of be- ing so easily pribed, 1 would suggest that they go at once into pious retreat-or else out of the commission.
 AS a final consideration. it seems to me the question comes down to this: If the money offered by Mir Rockefeller is legally his, the prudential committee may rightfully accept it. If 1t is not le- gally his, he should not be allowed to possess it. His fortune should be taken from him. Would the protestants be found to sanction the proceeding that would take MT. Rockefellers fortune fl om him ?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 13.-Followlng Is ths weather forecast for Alabama: Showers and thunde, storms Friday and Satur- day; light south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14

he wouldn't sell for ten thousand? Is he or is he not getting something for noth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
OFFICERS:

J. B. Cobhs, President; B. F. Roden, V. President; H. n. Mayberry, Treasurer; c. c. Davidson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Loca! Weather Data
Birmingham, April 1S, 4 p. I
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation. as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end ing at a. m Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
DIREcToRs:

J. B. Cobbs, H. H. Mayberry, B. P. Roden J. H. Robinson. c. O. Simpson, J. R. Copeland, (. o. Burns of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
NON-UNION MINER SHOT.
With Two Bullets In Head Negro Man
 Comes to Jail.

With two bullet holes in his head, Charles Howard, a negro, said to be a non-union miner, working at Graves mines, came to the county jail last night. He said that two young white boys met him in the road early last night near the mines, and shot him. He walked to the North Birmingham car and came to town and went to the county jail.
 It is not thought that he is seriously injured Deputy Sheriff Courson had him sent to St. Vincent's hospital in Loy's ambulance, for treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14

Vulcan" the man who painted him is located at zs N. 0th st. Hermitage. Of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14

When it prints good. 1t is a good cut The Gawk Engraving CO.