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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-04
Only Two Opposed.

Mr.. Livezey spoke at some length
in support of the foregoing ordinance,
referring to the fact that Professor w.
c. Morton. the present superintendent
of schools, is now doing the work
formerly done by IL supervising prinCi.
pal and superintendent, receiving;
Sl.5OO and $l,li0 respectively. for
$40, the salary allowed by the State.
McssrS Davis. West. Christie, Via ana
President Jones also urged the adup.
tiOn of the ordinance.
MCSsrs. KctchUm and Harris spoke
in opposition to the measure, both
claiming that as the codncil had seen
fit last year to rcscind the ordinance
providing for an addition to the SUI
perintcndents salary, there was no
reason for experimenting the salary
at this time. Furthermore, they dc
clarcd that the council had nothing ~
do with tho matter, and that ii should
be left to the school board
Mr.. Christie called attention to the
ruling of the attorney general to the
effect that the school board had no au.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-04

Entered Mt the Newport News, Va.
Postofiicc as sccond-class matter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-04
MIR. Livezcy's Ordinance.

Mr.. LivcZcy moved that the matter
he taken up and acted upon at once.
This motion prevailed, and, upon mo-
ton, the rules were suspended in
order To act upon the following ordi-
nance, offered by Mr.. Livczcy:
AN ordinance to provide additional
compensation for the superintendent
of schools and authorizing the pay
mcnt thereof.
"l1c ii ordained by the council of the
city of Newport News that the salary
Of superintendent of schools for the
city shall. in addition To any and all
amounts received Ivy him from tho
State, he supplemented by the sum of
six hundred dollars per annum. pay
able In monthly inStallmcnts. AS com
pcnsation for such services as the
council may require of him.
80. shat the city auditor be aud
he is hereby authorized to draw his
warrant ut the end of each month pay
able To the superintendent of schools
| Tor the sum of $50
80. That the city treasurer be ana
he is hereby directed TO pay the said
warrants when properly presented to
him for payment
81. That the sum of $3.50 be and il
is hereby appropriated ont OF any
funds in the hands of the city treas
.urcr, not already appropriated, for tho
}paymcnt of the warrants above au
thorized, until the end of the present
fiscal year"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-04

with the consent of his second, Mr.
Livezey withdrew his motion to adopt
the ordinance. y motion to table the
ordinance was adopted, Messrs
kctchum and Harris voting nay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
FARMERS' ANNUAL JUBILEE,
o. w. Underwood and M. A. Crosby the
 Principal Speakers.

Blountsville, August 12-(Special.) )-Not- withstandlng the threatening weather the town was filled with people yesterday. It was the Farmers Annual Jubilee" and the tillers of the soil of this and other counties were here in vast number.
 O. w. Underwood delivered strong address covering number of vital points stress on Blount county's future pros- poets as fruit-growing section. The address was full of wisdom and practical detail. Following MT. Underwood. M, A. Crosby, representing the agricultural de- most interesting and practical address on diversification in farming. for which he made a most forceful appeal.
 Dr. J. r. Bellenger. representing the American Society of Equity" delivered an able address on the importance of farmers organizations, making it clear that the farmers must stand together in organic union, If they would reach the best and highest possibilities of their vocation.
 Judge John r. Kelton made a strong appeal for better roads fin Blount county.
 Dr. J. A. B. Bovett, vice president of the Alabama division of the Southern Cotton Growers association, made a brief talk on that great organization.
 The Rev. F. M. Self was made chair man, who made a ringing talk at the opening of the exercises
 The Logan band with twelve pieces. discoursed music for the occasion, and the people spent the day most pleasantly and profitably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Negro Killed Reslstlnq Arrest.

Brewton, August 12.-(Special.) )-News has reached here of the killing of 8 ne- gro by G. K. Fountain at Williams. Me- Lauchlin companys turpentine camps, near Local. in the western part of the county, a few days ago. MT. Fountain was attempting to arrest a negro by the name of James Reese who was indebt- ed to the firm and who was trying to escape from the camp, when Columbus Donnelly. another negro, fired upon him with 44-calbre revolver. MT. Fountain. seeing his only chance was to shoot, fired two shots at Donneily. one of them taking effect in the neck and throat the wound producing death some hours later. Evidence at the preliminary trial showed that the shooting was done in self-defense and MT. Fountain was discharged from custody.
 The first cotton of the new crop to be marketed in Escambia county has been received at Atmore, two bales having been brought in to that market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
OLDEST NEGRO
Was Born 113 Years Ago in an African
 Jungle.

Paola (<an) Cor. Kansas City Star
 David Sharp, a full blooded negro Of African birth, was taken the other day to Miami County Poor Farm. He has the distinction of being the oldest negro in Kansas His height is SIX feet two inches. He is jet black. and his hair and whisk- CTS, once shiny black, for more than forty years have been snow white. His hearing Is yet fair. but his eyesght is rapidly failing. He is bent and almost too feeble to walk.
 This old negro is 113 years old.> He was Is years old when he left Africa for America He was landed in this country in 1S0S He was member of the Ebou tribe a subject tribe of the Kisukas of Eastern Africa, and when old enough to become warrior fought with his tribe, which confederated with other tribes in a war with the Hottentots He was cap tured with a number of others and sold as q slave to an English slave trading company. The chief of his tribe was Elikhu. who was killed in the last fight with the Hottentots. David came In the last shipload of slaves legally sold, as the constitutional prohibition of the slave trade took effect that year. He was taken to Virginia and sold to John Mitchell of Franktown. In 1920 Mitchell sold his slaves, and, as David was the only native African he had, he gave him to his son Carter Mitchell soon after ward died. and the son, Carter, moved first to Maryland, then to South Caro- lima, then to Tennessee, then to Georgia and then to Missouri. In 1856, while liv- ing in South Carolina. Carter Mitchell set his slave free, but retained him in his employ until his death. Carter Mitchell died in Missouri in 1862. when David was employed as a cook by General Blount and other Union officers until the close of the war.
 After the war the old negro lived in Lawrence, Kan, and worked awhile in Kansas City, Mo. He worked in West Point and Butler, Mo. too. He came to Paola, Kan. in 1872 and worked at differ ent times for W. R. Wagstaff. Thomas Dennis and Abe Westfall. In 1874. he bought thirty-five-acre farm southeast of Paola and near New Lancaster. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
The Home Doctor.
Information Concerning Simple Reme- dies for Use in Emergencies.
From the Denver Republican.

From the Denver Republican.
 Advice is received from a publishing house in Ohio that there will shortly be Issued a book describing all forms of dis eases and telling how to treat sudden at tacks of one kind or another until eX- pert medical aid can be summoned. Books like this have been published since print ing was first invented, and they answer a good purpose. Human sympathy re- spends quickly to human ills and in time of sickness suggested remedies fly thick and fast.
 It is a wise mother who keeps herself well informed concerning the simple remedies that may be used in the home to allay suffering. She has always been the first aid to the injured" but 1t is doubtful if the mothers of the future are going to be as ready to meet emer- gencies. There is a constant tendency to neglect the little homely things which have always been so valuable in the household, and it is no particular credit to the present generation that this Is so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13

It is probable that very few young per- sons today would be of actual service in case of sunstroke, a scalded arm, or an instance of poison swallowed by acci- dent. Yet there arc a number of services that may be rendered immediately which will alleviate pain and better the chances for saving life. The same is true of an ordinary fainting spell, which may or may not be serious, according to the in- stantaneous treatment accorded Many a physician has arrived at the bedside of a patient to find that a vast amount of suffering could have been saved had some one been on hand in the first place with
 clear head and a knowledge of what to do and how to do 1t.
 It is remarkable that people constantly subject to the frailties of human exist ence should allow themselves to get out of touch with natural and speedy reme- 1 dies, yet every day shows an added req son why lessons in nome doctoring should receive greater attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
ODD FELLOWS BUY
 PRATT CITY HALL Price Paid Was Over S50O0,
 fl Is Claimed SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS Will Do Some Repairs and Make In- provements on Building Before School opens September ii.
 Other Pratt City News.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS

Pratt City, August 15.-(SpeciaL)-Pratt City Lodge No. 243. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, met In regular session last night and voted to buy the brick build ing on Third street formerly occupied by the Lovelady and Harris Furniture com pany for permanent home for the lodge. The building has two stories and IS very substantial structure. The hall Is in the rear of the second story. The front Is occupied by offices and 1t Is said that the lower floor will be occupied by a business concern in a short time. While the price paid for the property has not been made public, 1t is under stood to be little more than $5OO0. The property was purchased from Dr. Love- lady, This is a very strong and grow ing lodge and is the second of the order in Pratt City
 Black Creek Tribe No. 36 Approved Order of Redmen, met in regular session at their hall last night and initiated two new members. They were W. M. Monjot and July Thomas. This order Is grow ing in Pratt City and numbers among it's members many of the best citizens of the town.
 A. E. Webb left today for Denver. Col. where he goes as delegate from the local lodge of Eagles to the grand lodge which meets in that city next week. MT. Webb will spend three or four weeks in the west before returning home.
 A committee from the school board Of Pratt City met this morning and inspect ed the school building to ascertain re- pairs necessary before the school opens September Il. It was decided to make some repairs and to touch up the walls with paint Some decoration is to be done and the building put in more com fortable and sanitary condition for the next term. Pratt City has one of the best schools in the district
 Prof. w. W. Monroe, who was at one time principal of the Pratt City public school, but who is at present located at Fayette. is spending a few days in the city.
 Mrs. Ed Donaldson, wife of the city clerk of Pratt City, returned today from Franklin, Tenn, wnere she has been for some time visiting relatives and friends MT. Donaldson met her at Culman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13

year later he married, for the first time. He lived on his farm until about a year ago. when his wife went to her children by a former marriage. The farm was sold and the old man was taken to the poor farm. His statements of locations and events easily reveal the fact that he spent his boyhood days in the African jungles.
 This old negro has lived in the admin istraton of all the presidents except two He was on earth before Monroe declared his doctrine, before Jackson vetoed the United States bank to death. before Texas was annexed. before California was known, before Kansas was thought of, before his race in the United States was liberated before telegraphs, rail- roads, telephones or automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13

immensely by combining the two branches, the United States and Canada. It is ob- vious that the solicitors would profit by such an agreement. They would have the right of audience in all courts and the opportunity to qualify themselves for promotion to the bench.
 In America the young lawyer goes into an office, where he makes his merit known by steady attention to business. There will always be, two kinds of law yers-those who stay in their offices, deal ing directly with clients and attention to matters of routine, and those who ad- wise on points of law and argue cases ia court. These two orders of men are clearly distinguished in America, but they work together as partners, to the great advantage of the client.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
What They Took.
From Harper's Weekly

From Harpers weekly.
 It is reported that on a recent ocea- sion when Arthur Balfour, Joseph Cham berlain, Lord Charles BeresfoHd and the Japanese minister were dining out to- gether, MT. Balfour. who was standing treat. asked MT. Chamberlain what he would have.
 Thanks, I'll take Scotch, Arthur" was the response.
 And what will you take, Lord Charles?"
 ''I'll take Irish, Arthur"
 And what will you take?" addressing the Japanese minister.
 "rn take Port Arthur, thanks" was the answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
KILLS HIMSELF WITH
 BLACKSNAKE WHIP
Jackson County Man Dies of Lockjaw Caused By Cut Under
 the Eye.

Scottsboro, August 12.-(Special) )--Joe Whirneant met with an accident last Thursday that cost him his life. He was driving q yoke of oxen and engaged in hauling logs. He went to strike one of the oxen with his long whip and the lash of the whip cut him under the right eye, making a painful wound. but he paid little attention to 1t at the time
 His face began to swell. however, and locl<-jaw set in that resulted in death after twelve days of intense suffering During this time he took no nourishment of any kind. He was % years old and a powerful man physically, and it took five or six men to hold him In bed when he had conyulsions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Left on the Porch.
Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 MT. Staylate-Myi It's 10 o'clock How ever, my train doesn't go until 11:10 and it's very pleasant to be here on the porch.
 Miss Subbubs-Tm glad you like it.
 Mir Staylate-Yes, but-er-perhaps I'm keeping you up.
 Miss Subbubs-Not at all; I'm going to lock up and go to bed now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Meeting Is Postponed.

Huntsville, August Especial 1.-The meeting of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial association scheduled to be held in Decatur on September F. has been postponed to November '. PreAident Cnaries r. Lane made the change Of date after consulting with the directors ana 1t is believed that there will De a larger attendance because the weather Will De more temperate and there VIII De no quarantines in this state at tn9t time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Fractional Relatives.

From the Philadelphia Press. my little man?" asked the kind old lady ''Yes'm," replied the little man. T got one sister and one and half brothers ''What?'
 "Yes, sir, two half-sisters and three half brothers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Lawyers.

From the London Saturday Review.
 I have seen something of legal practice on both sides of the Atlantic, and my opinion is that our profession would gain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
AItitudlnous.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 swhat kind of time did you have ir the mountains?'
 "A high time. of course."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
Royal Suits R O5 Choice at Os-

There are just ten of the Royal Shirt Waist Suits left. Not all sizes-but who knoWs2-may- be your size is here. Royal Suits are, in all respects, the best on the market-in style, in detail, in excellence of work manship, they surpass. The ones we advertise today are pretty as pictures. All of linen marked formerly at 5000 and SPA clearance at $o.9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
PetfiCOatS 0E1 Monday at 0oO

Well, there are one hundred of these petticoats left. Not many, but enough. They have been marked $1.50. We have de- cided that it is better to sell them at a loss than to keep them. Therefore for Monday, your choice at 95c.
 Blue, Black, .Grey-accordeon pleated bottom, dust ruffle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13

Children's Bonnets of percale in Pink, Blue, Green and White. either plain or with stripes. Large shapes-exeellent sun shades. The price1 It is a marvel of cheapness. 1oc, for Monday. Worth 35c. They are washable and are splendid for knock about wear. The sale is for Monday only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
WOn7en'S OXfOrdS
It Is a Great Sale!

Understand-these Ofords Not scnna doubt gardng the qualities the values The grades that have buying Summer began the regular take such Oxods and reduce the prest another thing crowd of job lots from here there and everywhere and sale reduced O prices The method produces GENUINE the other, merely MOONSHNE bargains
 of styles, many feathers in both black and tan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-13
400 grades at 2.0o $50 grades at 2.40 800 grades at l.00
 2.5O G 200 at I4O

Children's hats-made of pique, corded brims-A rather incom- plete description--however, one may easily see that the hats are washable and withal, thorough ly practical. In the beginning of the summer we had an enor- nous quantity. The mountain is now dWindled to a molehill, and the few remaining are marked to move. Formerly 59c-tomorrow at 25c. White, a few blues.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
H. & 7, E. ROAD
is COMING
Surveyors Are Said to be In the
Field Running a Line From
Workman to Palestine.

Wholesale Grocer Lyman PEARL
stone is just home from business
trip to Jewett, and he returns enthu-
siastic over piece of railroad news he
got hold of while down there. Mr..
Pearlstone says he got it from thor
ougbly reliable railroad source that
the Houston & Texas Central railroad
had now in the field a corps of sur
'veyors, who are running survey
from Workman to Palestine. with a
view Of building line into this terri
tory. Mr.. Pesrlstone does not think
there is any doubt about the report,
and thinks Palestine should get busy
and see what is doing in this line, and
make the proper advances. He says,
as he understands it, the road asks no
bonus, but simply wants to get into
this territory.
More business for the Board, of
Trade.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
SOME TURKEYS
TO NASHVILLE
Thirty-Two Thousand Turkeys
Passed Through the City Yes
terday for Above City.

Yesterday afternoon two car loads
of turkeys passed through this city
bound for Nashville. Each car con-
tanned sixteen hundred live turkeys.
The cars had three floors and each
floor was crowded with the big proud
birds. In addition to these two cars of
live birds was another car Of dressed
poultry, also going north. The tur-
keys were bought in the territory west
of this city, along the /. & G. n.
Turkeys are selling in many of the
markets at the fancy price of seven
teen cents pound, and there is a big
demand for the Thanksgiving bird at
that price. Turkeys are bringing fine
prices everywhere.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24

SHIPPING T0BACC0t
BY CAR LOAD,
The First Solid Car of Tobbaco
Was Shipped From Palestine
Today-Goes to Florida.

What marks a new era in Palestine,
and heralds the sovent of a new in
dustry, was the shipping today of a
solid car of tobacco. This is the prop
erty of Taussig & Co., and was shipped
to Quincy, Florida, where their big
warehouses are located. This tobacco
is part of this years Texas crop, and
was sweated, sorted and packed in
this city. This is only portion of the
crop. Other cars will follow as soon
as the tobacco is in shape for the mar
ket. This shipment was packed in
uniform boxes, and made pretty sp-
pearaDce. With the proper effort
Palestine in very short while can be
shipping tobacco by the train load,
and as it has been fully demonstrated
that a very superior article is grown
here, there is no reason why this
should not grow into great industry.
Taussig & Co. are responsible for the
assertion that Anderson county has
produced the finest quality OF tobacco
yet grown in the United States, and
they are going into the business here
deeper than ever next year.
In addition to the efforts of this firm
a company is to be organized, so it is
stated, among our local people, to
grow 100 acres of wrapper tobacco un-
der shade. This first car was all shade
wrapper tobacco.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
SPLENDID NEW
TRAIN SERVICE
Has Been Planned Between st.
Louis and the City of Mexico
Over The |. & G.. n.

Superintendent G.. L. Noble and
other /. & g. N. officials are home
from Laredo, where they have been
sercgfUr the past several days
Sic1 other railroad men, perfectine
plans for the new through service be-
tween st. Louis and the City of Mex
leo, over the Iron Mountain, 1. & G.
n. and the Mexican National roads,
and it is said a most perfect service
has been planned, one the officials
feel sure will meet the approval of the
best class of travel. The service is
scheduled to start at an early date.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
Serious Condition.

Mr.. Lawrence McMesns who was in
iured in an accident on the Fort Worth
branch of the /. & G. n. several days
ago, and who was brought to the hos
pital here, is said to be in critical
condition. His friends hope there VIII
come a change for the better.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
CITY POLITICS
LOOKING UP
Prospective Candidates Are Bob
bipg Up and the Local Situa-
ton is Being Discussed.

City politics are beginning to peep
out little-shyly of course, but surely.
After the holidays the candidates will
get out in the middiast the road and
make their talks. From present In
dications the interest in the next cleo
ton is going to center in the race for
city marshal, and there is going to be
a whole crowd Of candidates, it is said.
Maybe six or eight; maybe more. At
any rate the voter will get the worth
of his money early next year.
BY the way have you paid your poll
tax yet?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
An Attractive AID.

The readers attention is called to
the attractive ad of the Dobbs Furni-
ture Co., setting forth the merits of a
kitchen cabinet they are now selling.
1t is one of the most useful articles of
furniture any one could buy, and is an
ornament as well. Read the ad and
then call and see the article advertised.
Prickly Ash Bitters can be depended
on to cure the kidneys, correct the
urine, strengthen the stomach and re-
lieve backache.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
AWARDING
THE PRESENTS
A Great Crowd is at The Board
of Trade Rooms, Witnessing
the Distribution of Presents.

At the Hersld's hour of going to
press tremendous crowd is in front of
the Board of Trade rooms, Herald
Square, witnessing and participating
in the distribution of the presents Of
fered by the merchants and business
people of Palestine. 1t is good
natured crowd, and is enjoying the oc-
casion immensely. Today has been
the banner day of the Trades Days.
The Herald will endesvor to print a
list of those receiving prizes tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-11-24
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

N. Y. & Texas Land Co., to Q. @.
Irby, s45 cash; conveys 1 acre of the
Jos. Hurtz IA league.
W. w. Scarborough and wife to 8.
q. Whitfield, $3.50; conveys 70 acres
of the Jose Pineda 3 league grant.