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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03
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| FAIRY TALE
Wonderful Medical Properties Of
{ Far Famed Soap Lake IS
OF Washington

EPHRATA, Wash. Feb. 2-The In
production OF the legislature at Olym~s
pia of bill to repeal an act now on the.
statutes reserving from sale a quarter
section of land five miles west OF
Ephrata, has caused the relating OF
wonderful stories of the medical prop-
critics of Soap lake, a small body or
water upon which the reserved land.
borders
The lake is about two miles long. A
recitation of what can be accomplishetl
for the afflicted of body by the use of
the waters reads like a patent medi-
cine advertisement. For instance It
will cure scrofula, rheumatism, stom-
ach troubles. kidney diseases corns ana
bunions. stop falling hair. cure mango
and take grease spots out Of clothing
In fact, there seems to be no limit t.,
what the waters OF this lake will ac-
complish, III directions are followed. !.
The state lands bordering on thee
lake were reserved in 1901 by the Iex-
islature by the solicitation of residents
of the county who were acquainted
with the wonderful, properties OF the
lake. Since that. time the fame Of the
waters has spread, and there Is de-
mand for the purchase of an available
site on the lake for the purpose OF
erecting a sanitarium.
Those who are familiar with the his
tory of the body OF water relate stories
or persons who have come from far
off states Respondent over their condi-
ton and who. after a Few weeks spent
In camping on the sage brush fats that
surround the lake, have gone away
cured
The lake Is an uninviting spot, as
far as scenic surroundings are con-
cerned A widow has homestead on
one portion OF the shore and has a we'll
within a few feet Of the lake shore
that furnishes pure, clear water. The
water In the lake has a very soapy.
saline taste. not unlike that OF epson
salts. When the surface or the water
is stirred by a breeze the waves churn
up foam and froth. which piles up on
the lee shore, sometimes two feet high
The wind scatters this foam among The
sage brush for long distances. One}Of
the principal salts TO be found iVsiAea
water Is said to DE found In no ctlsr
water. so far as Known. with one g.
ception, and thatsis in one Of the 1l1n-.
Gus health resorts of Europe.
dh ~ -
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03

BERLIN, Feb. 2.-Oficial reports OF
the foreign trade of Germany for 1904
gives the following figures: Imports,
s1,697, ,191, 900, an increase of sl16,so4,-
500 over 1908 and exports of s1,3lf.-
S4O.25o. an increase of s32,272.500.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03
sank Cashier Surreni. i.rs

p. YORK, Feb. 2.-Cashier w. C.
f,,,,' indicted i'm connection with the
de- VI the Pan-American. surren-
today to the sheriff.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03

PEABODY, Kan. Feb. 2.-Ffre to-
night destroyed one entire block in the
business section, entailing loss OF
s50.006.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03
100000 for Boston COLLEGE

u,oeIoN. Feb. 2.-Rev. Edward S.
~. .h' who died in Washington a few
49, ago, bequeathed 500. 600 to Bos-
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-03

Limited Suffrage to be Tried in Kansas
TOPEKA, Feb. "A bill granting
women the right to vote on presiden-
tlal electors was favorably reported in
the house of representatives today. 1t
is believed the bill will pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
IN SEARCH OF HUNTER.
Police Watching for Negro Charged
 With Criminal Assault.

Jack Hunter, alias Jack Betty, the negro wanted for the crimlnal assault upon and murder of Mrs. 5. J. Smith at Gadsden several lays ago. has net vet been apprehended.
 If caught no trouble will be exrcrf- enced in identifying the negro, Is he is well known to number of authorities in this state. Constable W. K. Goudlock of Beat 9 was in the sherin's office .ee- terday and stated that he knew Hunter well, his past record and his bad char acter.
 The sheriff is in receipt of circular which is being sent broadcasr through the country, giving the description and offer of reward for the arrest of Hunter The following description is given.
 Age about 23 years; height about five feet eight inches weigh tabout 140 pounds; color light mulatto; large scar by razor cut on one side of neck; no beard or mustache.
 Attached to the circular IS the offer of sf1 re~aid to be paid by the sta.e shd $1n n De paid by the city of Gadslen for the arrest and notice to Cniet White of Gadsden Nearly every town in the state will receive one of the circulars. and many will also be mailed to cities out of the state. It is thought that awing to the publicity that has been given con cerning the crime and the. description of the murderer that he will be caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
BAND ORGANIZED.
Students of Boys Industrial School
 Organize Band.


 Visitors to the Boys Industrial school at East Lake recently have been very much surprised to be greeted my music from an excellent brass band of about thirty or thirty-fye pieces During the last few months the managers in charge of the school have devoted great deal of time to teaching the boys music and with the result that an excellent band has been organized, and the boys prac- tice daily.
 The boys have learned some score or more pieces which they render remark ably well Among these are all the na- tional airs, such as America" the Star spangled Banner" "1she Bonnie Blue Flag" "Dixie'' and Yankee Doodle
 Beside the band q great deal of time has been devoted this summer to farm ing and the entire farm Is now under cultivation and excellent results have been obtained A large amount of vegetables are raised, practically enough to supply the school.
 The managers of the school have had cause recently to complain of mum Der of boys who are trespassing on the grounds of the school and causing great deal of trouble These boys gather around the spring on the grounds and use pro- fane language and cause other trouble, The people in charge of the school are preparing to prosecute the boys for tres passing and using profane language in hopes of breaking up the nuisance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
CHILD WIFE WILL
 NOT LEAVE HUSBAND
PAULINE CRAWFORD, AGED 1s, RE- FUSES TO RETURN TO HER HOME AT MACON ALoNE-THE HUSBAND IS EMPLOYED.

Henry Crawford, the 1s-year-old boy. and his 1S-year-old wife, Pauline, who were detained few days ago by the po- lice and 8 movement set on foot tn send the girl to her former home at Macon. Ga, are still living together at board ing house at the corner of Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue. the girl refus- ing to return home without her hus- band
 She had slgnihed her willingness to return to her mother ana await the com ing of her husband when he had secured enough money to pay his way, but when Mayor Ward presented her with trans portation for the trip she refused to go without her husband. She told the Mayor that she would like very much to return to her mother but could not leave the one she had sworn to love and obey. It was pathetlcally pretty picture the girl in short dresses presented as sne stood before the Mayor declaring ner intentions to remain by the side of her boy hus- band in this hour of troun1e.
 The young man has secured employ ment with the Southern Bell Telephone company, 1t Is claimed, and it may yet be well with them
 A few days ago the couple presented themselves to the Mayor requesting transportation to their home in Macon, stating that they were brother and sis i ter 1t was learned later that they had been passing as man and wife, which fact they later admitted. rhe Mayor re- fused Transportation for the young man, but it was decided best 70 send the girl home. Her refusal to go alone effectually | closes the matter, and they will no doubt | be allowed to go their way in peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
GOTTSCHALK HANGS HIMSELF IN JAIL
WAS GUILTY OF SOME OF THE MOST AWFUL CRIMES IN THE ANNALS OF ST. PAUL POLICE. UNDER DEATH SENTENCE.

St. Paul, Minn., July 19.-Edward Gotts- chalk. under sentence to be hanged Au- gust 8. committed suicide this afternoon by hanging
 Gottschalk has had a remarkable crim- inal record, being accused of two of the bloodiest and most mysterious crimes in local police annals. One day in February last between 12 and o'clock. Christian Schindeldecker. butcher. was murdered In his shop on a prominent business street Schindeldecker was literally hack ed to pieces with a cleever For time the police were unable to discover the perpetrator of the crime, but suspicion fell upon Gottschalk and a young fel- low named Joseph Hartmann. Gottschalk was arrested and strenuously maintained his innocence. declaring that If Hart mann were found he would be able to prove by him that he had nothing to do with the crime.
 On the day on which he was held to the grand jury, the body of Hartmann, heavily weighted with iron, was found in the Mississippi river. near Fort Smelling. His skull had been crushed in with a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
POLICEMAN ARRESTS NEGRO.
Man Is Charged With Murderous AS
 sault on White Woman.

Policeman Richardson yesterday arrest ed John Archibald, negro who IS want ed for a murderous assault on a white woman at Empire.
 The negro struck the white woman on the head with a baseball bat ana maoe his escape description or the negro was sent to Birmingham and Poncemah richardson found him near the uhioh passenger station yesterday.
 The woman was seriously injured ny tne blow and at one time 1t was ieareo .na. she would die. Another negro was caught at the time and before he couio prove his innocence. he barely escaped rough handling by some of the people Tn wal ker county.
 A telegram was sent to Sheriff Moore of Walker county yesterday by Chief Wier notifying him of the arrest and an officer will be sent to Birmingham tnis morning to get the negro and bring nm back to Walker county to answer the charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
PIPE MEN LEAVE HERE
 FOR ANNISTON PLANT
Vice President Long Says Market Con-
 dltlons Are sfactory-Changes : In Bessemer Plant.

George L. Long vice president of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company, who with other officers of that corporation, has been inspecting it's Bessemer plant the last few days, leaves Birmingham this morning for Anniston. While there the company's officers will in- spect the Anniston plant and proceed thence to Chattanooga.
 In commenting last night on the visit to Birmingham, MT. Long said:
 'sWe were well pleased with conditions that obtain at the Bessemer plant. Our purpose in making this trip Is to inspect our various plants at Bessemer Anniston and Chattanooga. As a result of the in spection made at Bessemer. we shall make some notifications in the plant there and these notifications will tend to put the works on a more satisfactory basis. Incidentally the change will en- large the capacity output and increase the number of employees.
 "1rhe market for cast iron pipe through out the country Is healty and we have reason to believe will continue so.'
 Inasmuch as MT. Longs company does A large freight business out Of Birming- ham, he was asked whether or not the concern or it's customers had so far as he knew, complained of existing railway freight rates in Alabama.
 'sThere has been no complaint that I'm aware of" said Mir. Long certainly none that are greater than those that come to us regarding the freight rates in other states. I am not intimately ac- ouainted with freight rates in Alabama and what l say applies, of course, only 10 our business and our customers.
 Baylow Hickman, an iron man of Louis vile. agreed with MT. Long that condi- tions in the iron market are satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
RAILROAD WORLD.

w M Wood has been appointed travel ing passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville at Montgomery. The office was created as the need of a passenger repre- sentative in Montgomery was felt.
 Since the appointment of R. G. Peiroe travelling passenger agent the head quarters were removed from Montgomery 10 Birmingham. The Montgomery people were not satisfied with the change and asked that passenger representative be placed in Montgomery.
 Previous to the appointment of MT. Peiroe the headquarters of the travelling passenger agent were in Montgomery MT. Wood will report to P. Sid Jones, district passenger agent. He will spend most of his time in Montgomery.
 s. l.. Rogers, general agent of the Evansville and Terre Haute and the Chi cago and East Illinois, with headquar- ters in Louisville, was in the city yes- terday.
 T. M. Devereaux general southern agent of the Merchants Despatch Transporta- tion company. with headquarters in Gin clnnat, was in the city yesterday.
 Paul McKinnon, travelling passenger agent of the Frisco system with head quarters in Birmingham, is i'll at Spring field. Mo. He accompanied a tourist party to the west and en route back to Birmingham he suffered an attack of ill., ness which has confined him to his bed for several days.
 News was received yesterday to the eff feet that he would probably be able to re- turn home in about a week if he con tinues to improve as he has done for the past day or two.
 H. w. Stegler travelling freight agent of the Rock Island system with head quarters in Memphis, was in the city yes terday.
 J. H. McAllister, traveling freight agent of the Norfolk and Western with head quarters in Chattanooga, was in the city yesterday
 J. P. Payne, commercial agent of the Texas and Pacific with headquarters in Louisville, was in the city yesterday.
 M M. Richey, assistant general super intendent of the Southern, has returned from Washington, where he went to fur ther perfect arrangements for the new fast schedule which will be inaugurated between Birmingham and Atlanta on Sun day.
 W. J. Murphy, vice president of the Queen and Crescent route, and G. P Bles. general freight agent of the Gin. cnnau Southern did not come to Bir- mingham as was expected. They were expected in Chattanooga Monday, but went across from Hartman junction tc Knoxville and came no further south They have returned to Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
NEGRO PREACHERS
 ASSEMBLED HERE
REV. M. M. PoUToN OF ATLANTA IS DELIVERING A sERlES OF LECTURES AT AFRICAN METH oplsT CHURCH IN THIS CITY.

The Rev. M M. Ponton. field superin- tendent of the John c. Martin educa- ttonal fund for the supplemented educa- ton of negro preachers, is In the clty delivering series of lectures to l6o negro preachers three times a week at the Arri- can Methodist Episcopal church, corner Fourth avenue and Sixteenth street The subject of the lectures is along the inc of practical work, Bible study, ministerial education, life and conduct. He delivered an address Tuesday morning and another Tuesday night He impressed his hearers with their responsible position as leaders of the race and advised them to set ex- amples for their people In regard to ideal home fife. He admonished the congrega- ton of preachers to teach the people the necessity of obeying the law, and the supremacy of its results. Teach them ne said. how to live with the people here on earth, not how to live with the angels in heaven; teach them the righteous lie on earth as means to get to heaven
 The speaker said in conclusion:
 Among the maladies affllcting the ne- gro preacher and damning the race, l know none more detrimental to the prog ress of my people than the moral cow ardice and the religious or ministerial thraldom in which 9s per cent Of all the negro preachers are struggling. This cow ardiee and slavery are the twin sisters of ignorance Such a ministry rests down upon a bread and butter basis. The man who uses the office and garb of chris tan minister for the sole purpose of win ming his bread and butter is moral leper and a social coward.
 Such ministers have no idea of the duties and responsibilities of the office of the gospel minister. Such men are the subjects of the passersby. Such men can be bought according to the huctuation of the market. They seek through fear of losing their job, to people their church rather than to purify it. Such men are as unstable as water and as desultory as wind. being driven and tossed
 Such preachers seek first to i'll their own pockets with dollars, and to people their church with members. But these members are converts through fear and excitement, which brings them into a bondage of fear worse than that out of which they came.
 What the negro people in this country need, is a deep love and desire to lead a pious life in this world. They must be taught to do good because it Is the best and highest thing to do, and next to the thing to be. When man does a thing because of fear of punishment, his motive is low; he deceives himself.
 Don't talk to my people about long white robes, golden slippers and starry crowns but something within their reach Something they can understand, and something you believe in.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
Suffer Stroke of Paralysis.

Charles Andrew Jackson, the negro preacher, who has been probation of flcer since Judge FeaSin established that system of dealing with the young negro criminals of Birmingham. has suffered a stroke of paralysis.
 The old negro Is one Of the mainstays of the Baptist church in ths city and is known by every young negro .ransgressor of the law in Birmingham. Ae has had practically eVery one of them in his charge during the last year or two
 Jackson will probably not be able to work any more. as the stroke he suf- 'fered was very serious one and has practically disabled his lower limbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
ADJUSTMENTS
East Lake Casino.

The large crowds which are going to the East Lake Casino this week show that Manager Semon was fortunate In his choice of an attraction. John l.. Kearney, Miss Amy Lee and their support, are presenting "The Typewriter Girl'' in snappy style and the musical numbers of this piece are winning much applause. Interpollations of a number of the fa- nous musical comedy song hits are being made.
 The plot of "The Typewriter Girl'' Is not definite enough to be important. The show is breezy and frothy-the kind of entertainment wanted for a summer evening.
 There will be the usual performance tonight Seats are on sale at Rirnett's cigar store.
 For next week Manager Semon an- nounces a strong vaudeville bill, headed by Arthur Lane. who gives some remark able experiments with liquid air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
'. M. c. 4.
Mr. Harding Will Speak Tonight at 8
 O'Clock-Refreshme

MT. w. P. c. Harding, president of the First National bank, will deliver an ad- dress to the young men of the city at the Young Mems Christian association at o'clock tonight on the subject: ''I'he Im- portance of a Ioung Man Keeping Bus mess Engagement as an Element of Success in Life.'
 The meeting will be under the auspices of the Life Problem Study club, which Is one of the most active branches of the association. Refreshments will be served during the evening. All young men of the city arc invited and there will be no admission fee. Members urged to be present.
 There will be a short business session after the address, as the membership committee win recommend nearly one hundred new members for election to the association.
 The r. M. c. A. Glee club will render few selections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
He Was 70, She 30.

Clerk Same Blaks of the probate court was slightly surprised yesterday morn ing when Joshua Gore. man over 70 years of age requested marriage license making him the life companion of one Nancy Eudora Mcdonald, young lady 30 years of age. MT Gore Is a resident of Ensley and this makes the second time that he has marched to the altar.
 Mir. Gore was about the happiest indi- vidual the force in the probate court has seen for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
WHITE APRONS HOLD
 THEIR PICNIC TODAY
A BIG CROWD WILL 60 TO GER MANIA PARK-JUDGE FEAelN, CHIEF wER AND JUDGE AHER. NATHY WILL SPEAK.

This is the day when the white aprons of Birmingham, or literally speaking, the members of Local No. PAS Bartend- meet together with their friends at Ger mania park and enjoy their second an- nual picnic and barbecue.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the fun is scheduled to begin. and there Is every Likelihood that it will keep up without interruption till near the midnight hour. The programme will open with musical selections by Mir. and Mrs. George VI. Hess. Al Baumberser, sixth vice presi- dent of the International union, Is down on the programme to give an historical sketch of No. PAS but as he was called to Florida recently on official business, his place may be taken by another. Judge N B. Feagin of the inferior court, will speak at 2 o'clock on .eThe Bartender as a Citizen" and will be followed by Chief of Police Wier who will tell the white aprons how the white aprons can help the police to enforce law and maintain order. Judge II. B. Abernathy will give short talk on What Should be Done With the Nigger." and Kissinger and De Vett-Busch will do an acrobatic turn. Then MT and Mrs. Hess will entertain the white aprons with more music. and later F. H. Harmes, and his orchestra, will make telling and tuneful hit.
 With the preliminaries the ice-guessing contest will begin-the proceeds of which will go to the Orphans Home. Dancing will follow the decision. to be continued till late in the evening.
 A royal good time is promised to every one who attends the barbecue. Already large number of tickets have been sold The programme is perhaps the most attractive and varied ever yet provided for a white apron barbecue and picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
LETTERS TO EDITOR.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The statement made to your reporters published in the morning paper that there was no grave danger of mob violence Sunday and Sunday night might possibly be construed as a reflection upon the ac- ton of Judge Disaue and Sheriff Chand- Ter in ordering out the military company for the protection of the prisoners in the assault and murder case, turned over to the state by me Sunday afternoon. On the other hand, 1. with all others, com mend their wisdom in the prompt &C., ton taken in preventing even the possibil- ity of lynching. The gravity of the situation justified every possible precau- ton, and while talks of violence were desultory and by Irresponsible parties. without following. effectually stopped any effort to organize. want to repeat what stated to your reporter that the sentiment of law and order predominates here, backed up by strong and determin- ed officials. There will be no lynchfng in
 Gadsden July 19. 1905
 CHARLES B. SMITH, Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
Eugene Smith Well Known.

Eugene Smith, one of the boys who escaped from the Boys Industrial school at East Lake. is one of the brightest youngsters in Alabama and comes from one of the most prominent families. His grandfather published s newspaper at Tuscaloosa in the sixties. was I. member of Congress and known over Alabama as The Watchdog of the Treasury and was al1o president cs the University of Alabama i.ninediatrly after the civil war.
 Eugene Smith and another youngster are charged with holding up and robbing a hewsboy late one afternoon over a year ago near the Cathoic church, on Third avenue and Twenty second street. He was considered one of the brightest boys in the school at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-20
Meeting of Citizens Club.

Upon the call of H. A. Tomppert chair- man of the Citizens club. of the seventh ward. meeting was held at the store of J. M. Tuck on Twenty-second street and Avenue E last night. quite numpei of citizens of both the Sixth and sev- enth wards being present.
 After the report of the committee ap. pointed at the last meeting. 1t was moved that an invitation be extended the ci.i' zens of the Sixth ward to meet Jointiy with the Citizens club of the Seventl ward on Wednesday evening. July 26 al -Twenty y-second street and Avenue E' a' & o'clock.