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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

Goats or Sheep.
The Angora goat certainly has not
yet become very popular in New Eng
land. There are few small fiocks.
but those who have them seem less
enthusiastic than they were two or
three years ago, and their neighbors
do not seem anxious to invest in them.
In Texas and some other States Of the
South and Northwest they appear to
give better satisfaction. Reports from
many sections In the Eastern States
show an increased interest In sheep
and many fine fiocks can be found, es-
pecially Of the larger English mutton
breeds. Vermont seems to stand by
her Merinos. as she properly should,
for they have attained high reputa-
ton and have sold at high prices, but
even in that State may be found good
f1ocks Of Oxford, Shropshire and
Hampshire. and these seem to be thu
favorites with those who are startinu
new flocks or those who have focks
of mixed breeds that they wish to I'M
prove by crossing with a pure-bred
ram Of larger breed. Let the good
work 90 on, until New England has
az many sheep In proportion to popv
lation as were here century ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

The inflated boom for SQUAD rails
ing has nearly passed of. and yet the
legitimate SQUAD plants continue in
the poultry industry just exactly as
1t is with other branches, the egg busi-
ness. the duck industry, the Bel.
gian hare, etc. Every little while
there is a big stir made about one Of
these enterprises. creating quite
fever for time. This gradually SUBJ
sides, and that particular business set
ties down to its proper basis, and many
who keep on In their usual way,
raising squads, pullets for laying.
ducks, etc, continue to secure, not I'M
told wealth, but fair profits from their
OperatiOnS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
Doesn't Pay to Coddle Alfalfa.

If an alfalfa field Is in bad condi.
ton 1t Is usually best to plow up and
re-seed. 1t scarcely ever pays, at least
where irrigation is practiced, to cod
die a poor stand of alfalfa. Many
growers recommend dlsking every
spring, even when the stand is good.
and some have even found It a pay
ing practice to disk after each cut
ting. Such disking will often prevent
the encroachment Of weeds. In the
Eastern States alfalfa fields sometimes
suffer check in their growth, tend to
turn yellow and otherwise show a sick
" condition. Oftentimes this condI-
ton Is accompanied by an attack Of
alfalfa rust or spot disease. The best
remedy for such condition Is to now
the field. The vigorous growth thus
induced may overcome the diseased
condition
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
ANY Name Would Do.

The Landlady-Will you have cot
fee, tea or cocoa, Mr.. SlOpay?
Mr.. Slopay-Anything you wish tc
call 1t, ma am.-Puck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
Sod. Bound Fruit Trees.

Sodbound trees are not very COM
mon, but they are to be met with.
When tree has made a good growth
and has spread out its top to cover its
feet there is little danger Of its be-
coming sod bound, for the branches of
the tree catch most Of the sunshine
and the grass growth below Is meaRer.
The sod-bound condition comes when
the tree is either very young or so
old that the leaves are thin and few.
The young tree that 10 set in grass
ground and has never obtained a very
good hold Of the ground 10 the one
most likely to become sod-bound,
which means that the roots of the
grass have possession Of the soil and
arc taking most Of the plant food and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

feet performed
by q native aero
bat. He was
idllng away ths
hours in front Of
the Mosque IN
Colombo W h e u
his attention was
attracted to a
small group OF
people who were
gazing OH a man
bObbing about,
s ev eral fe Z t
a b owe t he ir
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

Take piece Of plank, say feet long.
2 inches thick and 8 inches wide; set
bottom end about foot from post; let
plank toward post. Fasten single-tree
to end Of chain and when horses pull
the post will come straight up"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
Ills Hearts Desire
By SIR WALTER BESANT
By SIR WALTER BESANT

Take 1t to Daniel tomorrow and
show it to him, Will. He always de-
clares that he was robbed Of this money
as we'll as Of his bonds and securities.
Nobody has ever believed him, because II
seems unreasonable that a robber should
take twenty pounds and leave fifty. But
if 1t is proved that he is right about the
money. he may also be right about tina
bonds"
Strange that neither Of us thought OF
connecting David's box with his uncle's
bonds. But then did not know that
the bonds were in a box: one thinks OF
bonds as a roll Of paper.
"As for David's box" said George,
II agree with you. viii, that it is best
to say nothing about it. Let him keep
his secret. II it is valuable, so much
the better. We will keep the thing to
ourselves. But as for the canvas bag,
you must certainly take 1t to Gratnor
tomorrow, and give Daniel the chance
of claiming It,"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
WAY to Pull Posts.

Way to Pull Posts.
s. w. Leonard says In Farm and
Ranch: II will give a plan for pulling
up old fence posts. Take chain and
put it around post close to the ground.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

The nearer a man on Journey
draws 70 a large town, the smaller ne
feels.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02
ceYLON AcROeATsFEAr.

Performs Marvelovs Antics on a BAN.
boo Pole.
A traveller who some time ago us
tied Colombo, the capital Of the ISL
and of Ceylon, tells Of remarka bic
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

u Moisture. Such a tree can be relieved
cn.y by digging out the grass and Civ
ms its roots the c-tire use Of the
ground
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-02

The beauty seen 10 partly IN him
who sees it-BovoA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
ELECT DELEGATES
 TO THE CONVENTION
LOCAL BRANCH MASTER HOUSE PAINTERS AND DECORATORS HELD MEETING LAST NIGHT MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

At the meeting of the local branch of the International association of Master House Painters and Decorators of the United States and Canada, held last night at the store of the Alabama Paint and Glass company, several of the standing committees submitted reports on the progress that had been made in arrang- ing for the convention of the assoeia- ton to be held in Birmingham February 1916. At o'clock nice supper was served to those who attended the meet ing and it was a very enjoyable treat Immediately afterwards the meeting was held.
 A communication was read from Rev J. o. Haynes, pastor of Wesley chapel, in which he accepted the invitation to de- liver the invocation at the convention. Captain Frank P. O'Brien, of the cake walk committee, reported that he had engaged ten couples for the cake walk and that the arrangements for this Tea ture of the convention were about com plete. The participants will all be ne- groes and it promises to be a great treat to those of the delegates who will attend the convention from the north and east President William Spencer. chairman or the reception committee reported that he had issued Invitations to a number or ladies to assist in this feature and had received many letters of acceptance. President Spencer and Henry uhl were elected delegates to the convention to represent the local association
 Some time ago a committee was ap- pointed to select permanent meeting
 place for the association and 1t was stated last night that an invitation had been made by Secretary Babb of the Commercial club for the association to hold all of its meetings there any night during the week. There was a discussion | about the matter but no action was talk | en- and the meetings will continue I'd be | held at the Alabama Paint and Glass | company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
MULLIN MAKES REPLY.
Says It Is Not Right to Department
 to Get Hale Here.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The action of the meeting of the citi- zens and insurance men in inviting ex- Chief George c. Hale of Kansas City to come here and drill the fremen of this city, in my judgment, deserves a reply.
 My devotion to and reverence for the bravery and often times absolute heroism exhibited by the department of which
 was chief for a period of sixteen years prompts me to say that such action Is a
 serious and uncalled for reflection on every individual member of the depart
 ment; reflection on their intelligence, and an injustice to me as well as my
 worthy successor, w. P Walton.
 It is business proposition on the part
 of men representing the insurance conn panies which take risks in issuing their
 policies upon property in this city. They
 do but right to themselves and the com
 panes they represent in minimizing losses when dollars alone are at stake and not
 the reputation of individuals, who have for years, with the noble efforts even to the loss of life, fought against the great
 est odds. with the least possible appara- tus. But when they dhe insurance mem
 as the records of the past and public press will show, have been fighting for more equipment to enable the department to
 keep pace with the needs of a growing city they should place the blame where 1t properly belongs. l resigned my posi- ton as chief on account of the need of apparatus, and the constant turning of a deaf ear to my appeals for more equip
 ment. I have been loath to say so be- fore, but the time has come and l must speak in my own behalf and for the brave boys who served under me faith fully and we'll
 l wish to say as one who has been your fire chief for long term, and one
 who knows and respects Chief Hale, and
 as one who Is willing to give him all credit his record deserves, Alabama s sons who compose the fire department of Birmingham do not need drilling" nor | Is 1t necessary to send to Kansas City for intelligence to tell us what we need Yours very truly,
 J. T. MULLIN, Ex-Chief December 6, 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERS.
Monthly Meeting Held in the Lecture Room of Third Presbyterian Church.

The Jefferson County Local Union of Christian Endeavors held it's regular monthly meeting Tuesday night in the Third Presbyterian church and large attendance filled the lecture room in
 which the meeting was held.
 A musical entertainment was rendered
 by the North Highlands Glee club. tho
 programme for which was as follows: Chorus. 'zion. Awake" (Costa)
 Solo, "rhe Shepherd King" Mrs. J. M- Griffin (VerneD Ladies chorus, Father, Whatere of Early Bliss" (Jensen.) Solo. "Jephthah" Mrs. G. H. Crane. Double male quartette, selected.
 Solo. Come Unto Me-" Miss Roddy. Chorus Honor and Glory, Almighty,
 Be Thne'' (Costa)
 Selection by ladies chorus of Glee club.
 The lookout committee reported new
 society in the Mt. Nebo Cumberland Pres byterian church of Russellvlle, Ala. thirty-one charter members composing
 the body. The Thomas society was re- ported reorganized. The following were nominated and
 elected. r. F. Ballard, president. L. P. Echols, vice president.
 Miss Eula Starbuck. secretary-treas- urer. L. P. Smith. chairman lookout commit- tee. Roger Snyder, chairman press commit- tee. J. IT. Mohns, chairman programme com- l mittee. H. D. Lyman, chairman transportation 1 committee. Miss Magnolia Lee. chairman temper | ance committee. William Hoss chairman missionary | committee. l b. E. Steelman chairman social com- mittee. T. P. Williams, chairman junior commit | tee. The next meeting of the Endeavorers
 will be held in January in the Westmin-
 ster Presbyterian church on Thirteenth avenue and Twenty-ffth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
INTEREST CROWS
 IN THE REVIVAL
THE REV. DIR. H. M. WHARTON SPOKE ON 1.-THE FRIENDS OF OUR HOME" YESTERDAY MORN ING.

"The Friends of Our Home" was the Religion in The Home" at the South side Baptist church yesterday morning. The speaker said:
 Happy are we if we know our friends; as we love and value our homes we should appreciate those who are it's friends and give them a warm welcome at all times The friends of home are the friends of God, for good and well-order- ed nome with Jesus at it's head, Is the nearest akin to Heaven of any earthly place. It is one of the suburban resi- dences of the Beautiful City.
 "The first friend I will mention Is good laws. Laws that will protect your child and mine from the saloon and gambling influences In recent convention of and said: Don't be afraid to give away a glass of beer to a boy. Nickles spent now in giving drink to the children will come back to you in dollars after awhile
 Good men must make our laws and good men must execute them; bad men will not do it. The public school is a far better friend to the home than the university"
 Dr. Wharton spoke briefly of the Sun day school, the pastor the church, the cook the neighbor, the Christian wife, the good husband, and the Godly mother, as friends of the home; Illustrating with many touching incidents the truth and nouar of hia statements
 But last and best of all friends" said he, lis Jesus in our homes Make Him the head of your family. He will supply your every need; make your home and every member of it happy and useful, and finally take you to his home; the one He has long since prepared for you and all who wills to be with him there for ever'
 The house was packed last night when pr. Wharton announced as his text which was from Luke 5:2S, And He Left all and Followed him."
 There were many confessions and a large number joined the church.
 This morning at 10 o'clock the subject will be "rhe Enemies of the Home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
GAMBZLL DEFEA TS MORGAN
 BYJUST TWO VOTES TO ONE
CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES
 THE SITUATION HERE

S. r. Tupper, chairman of the special committee of the Southeastern Tariff as- sociation, which is Investigating the con ditions in Birmingham, yesterday gave out the first official statement that a number of fire insurance companies would withdraw from Birmingham if the con ditions here were not improved
 MT. Tupper says that the statement is not a threat in any way, but merely a fact. He goes over the situation locally and expresses the sentiment that exists from the viewpoint of the tariff associa- tion The statement is as follows:
 'The object of our committees visit to this city Is to cooperate with the Mayor and Councilmen and the citizens com mittee to bring about improvement in the fire protection which has been an en- gazing subject with insurance companies for some time. The fires In Birmingham have been so frequent, and of late so dis astrons that we have about reached the point where it is longer a question of rate, but rather whether we can afford any longer to do business at all Insur- ance companies judge fire departments py results diu Hol Dy StHliintHl Ol luo individual character of either the chief or the force under him.
 We believe that we have abundant reason to say that results in this city over a series of years have not been sat isfactory, and that 1t behooves us as prudent business men to look even more closely into the cause than we have done heretofore. It is a matter of indifference to us who the chief of the fire depart ment may be, provided his efficiency is demonstrated, and therefore we have been careful in our treatment of this question with your city officials to make it clear that we are striving to bring about bet terments without in any manner suggest ing who shall undertake the work of re- organization and improvement to this end.
 Already a large number of companies have reduced their risks in the business district of the city and number of oth- CTS are simply awaiting theFresult of our report on the situation to decide whether or not they can afford to continue longer doing business here at loss. This statement is not made in the nature of a threat, but I am simply giving facts as they have come to us as a result of recent conferences and correspondence with our principals. A great danger confronts this city. and a fire insurance famine Is not at all unlikely if conditions do not inn prove. It has been very satisfactory to us to see the intelligent manner in which the city officials and the citizens generally who have come before us treat this ques- ton, and we have received every assur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
s35,63S.45
Joint Committee Report.


 The joint fire and finance committee sub
 mitted the following report, which was adopted:
 The committee recommends the adop- tion of the following resolutions: Be it resolved by the mayor and alder men of Birmingham, That the mayor be instructed to carry into effect at once the agreement of February S. 1905 between the Southeastern Tariff association and the board of trade in regard to increase heretofore been complied with by the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham in all respects in which the same has not heretofore been coplied with by the board of mayor and aldermen of Birming- ham.
 Be 1t resolved by the mayor and alder men of Birmingham. That the mayor be authorized and instructed to appoint q committee of three members of the board which with himself shall investigate from all view points the fire and water question in the city of Birmingham, such committee to have full power to fnvesti- gate, to report or to act as 1t sees fit. The mayor appointed Aldermen Jones. Cooper and Stockmar.
 In submitting the report Chairman Jones announced that arrangements had been completed for a visit of Former Chief George c. Hale of Kansas City to | Birmingham, who will make a close in- | spection of all conditions and will at the | same time drill the firemen in the art of | fire fighting. He also stated that twenty six keyless alarm boxes will be placed 1 in the city as soon as possible. The chair man of the committee stated that finch, | 2-inch and 1H-inch hose would be at sta | tions at all times for emergency. resolution was also offered by MT. | Jones providing for hydrants al Third l avenue and Nineteenth street, First ave- nue and Twentieth street, Morris avenue l and Nineteenth street. Morris avenue and ! Eighteenth street, Powell avenue and | Twentieth street. Avenue A and Twen- 1 tieth street, Fourth avenue and Twenty | first street. Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, Third avenue and Twenty-first
 street, Fourth avenue and Nineteenth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

ance that they intend to press the issue to a satisfactory solution, and having
 this so pontedly placed before us we are
 much encouraged for the future. It is up
 to the city now to bring about that which
 every business man has right to de-
 mand and which we expect, namely, an
 effective fire department in which all can rely for protection.
 Tt is the belief of many underwriters that the business men and tax payers of
 this city have not in the past appreciated to the fullest extent the seriousness of the situation, and therefore have not
 interested themselves in stimulating pub
 lie opinion in the right direction This,
 however, appears to have been changed
 during the past month, and if we are cor
 believe that proper steps are being taken
 looking to the elimination of many of
 the defects in the fire protection com
 plained of, and which to us seem essen
 tial at this time.
 '"The Southeastern Tariff association has come to an understanding with the city authorities as to what is necessary to
 place Birmingham on flrst-class basis.
 and we can assure the insuring public that when the city carries out it's part of the compact, the association will be
 more than glad to grant the concessions promised It must be borne in mind, how
 ever, that a mere compliance with the letter of the agreement without an actual improvement in the fire department will not put stop to fires, or induce com- panies to reconsider their individual de- termination to curtail their acceptances or treat the insurance question in a more | liberal manner than they are disposed | to do at present.
 , "As stated before we feel much en- couraged by the cordial reception given us and by the fact that we have received assurances of the most satisfactory na- | ture from your leading and substantial | citizens, that not only the fire department
 and water supply will be investigated, but | also> other departments of municipal gov | ernment I refer to the building inspec-
 tions involving the enforcement of ordi- | nances relating to proper contraction, the | safety of fire walls, and the intelligent | installation of lighting and heating de- | vices. The building inspector should be | thoroughly educated in the technical re- ] quirements of his important office, and
 of sufficient practical knowledge to en-
 force his demands before any one with whom he comes in contact in the dis | charge of his duties.
 | Birmingham is destined to be one of
 the large and great cities of this country and should not handicap herself by fail | ure to build wisely and well at this critf- | cal period in her history"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
MYSTERY OF DEATH MAY YET BE SOLVED Four Men Arrested in ConneC-
 ton With West Case THEY HAD BEEN GAMBLING Coroner Paris Holds Inquest and Ar rests Are the Result-State-
 ments Made by Two
THEY HAD BEEN GAMBLING

It may be possible that the mystery sur rounding the death of D. A. Vest the white man who was shot Sunday night and died early Monday morning from the effects of the wound may yet be solved. There are four men now in the county jail suspected of knowing more about the murder than they care to tell.
 Frank Harmon of Avondale and Henry Scroggins of North Birmingham, were arrested early yesterday morning and la ter Will Webb and Jim Ellis were arrested by Policeman Cole of North Birmingham All the man are white and their arrest is the outcome of testimony submitted at the inquest held yesterday morning by Coroner Paris
 Several witnesses were introduced that testified they saw West the night before the killing, and that he had been gamb- ling with the accused men
 J. w Harris, who owns a store in North Birmingham, said in his testimony that the five men were gambling in room over his place of business Sunday night and that West had been the winner, hav- ing secured about $50 from the other four men. He also said that he let all five men but of the building together and that they had the appearance of hay ing been drinking heavily. w. D. Johnson, clerk in the same store, said in his testi- mony. that Scroggins came to him after the party had left the building and offered to exchange a 3S calibre pistol with him for a 32 calibre weapon. The exchange was made and Scroggins left the place. The following morning he returned with the pistol and asked that he given his own which request was complied with. Johnson also stated that when he gave the weapon to Scroggins it was loaded in every chamber and when 1t was return ed to him there were two new cartridges in it besides the three old ones which were there the evening before.
 The ball extracted from the body of West was from 32 calbre pistol and i corresponds to those found in the weapon
 Scroggins was seen In a cell at the coun- ty jail last night and said he knew noth- ing of the killing He admitted that he had been a member of a party gamb- ling with West Sunday and that they had 1 all been drinking. He denied having had ] a dispute with West during the evening and that they parted good friends at mid night. He takes his arrest cooly and would not discuss the affair.
 Frank Harmon of Avondale very stoutly declares his innocence and says that he will demand an immediate hearing of i his case. He admitted having seen West Sunday afternoon before his body was found, but knows absolutely nothing about | how he came to be shot