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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

WALTER T.. SCHMIDT.
possess oil the attributes which men
admire and which hold their respect
and friendship. His prosperity In
business is measured only by his wide
spread popularity.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30
JIrSrrTrI, NAV EpL,DuA ApDT

JDSllCE NAN EbElSliaNDi
ts a man or sound judgment, strength
Of purpose and great activity. He has
never failed in the performance OF his
duties In life or the accomplishment
OF his undertakings.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

possesses all Of those solid and estlma'
BILE qualities which make the most use
full citizen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

steadfast and reliable. Is one OF those
men whose word Is as good as his
bond. His many friends are a unit in
testlfylng to these good qualities OF
Bis
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

has splendid record fse good citizen
ship, personal integrity aud frst-class
ability.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

1t would be easier for the "get'rlch'
quick concerns" II the government di1
not mind everybody's businesA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

has ever been faithful to friends and
loyal to principle, a fact which ac-
counts for his great popularity and
the host of friends who swear by him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30
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JOHN T.. Spl,y.

JVIIN Z. NI1V1,
never falters when once his mind IL
made up as to the right and the wrong
Of a question. He is always on the
right side, regardless of all other con.
alterations or consequences.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30
HON. FRED NJ. BLOUNT

Is a man of good attachments and OK.
cellent qualities. and therefore popu-
lar as well as successful.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

active, energetic, enterprising and pub
lic-spirited, has made a success Of all
his undertakings, and Is ranked by
common consent among our very best
citizens.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30
ELBRipGE HANECY

has built up a reputation In this city
Of which any man might well feel
proud.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30
LUTHER LAFLIN MILLS

is one who n.akes fair play his motto
and has won by IT,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

In all relations of life never deviates
from those principles Of straghtfor-
wardness and integrity which have
won him golden opinions everywhere.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

EDWARD TILDEN
u q man In when aasosr integrity
and ability 90 hand u haHA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

IL a man of well balanced mind.
sound judgment, honorable in his bust.
ness methods and fearless In the per-
formance Of duty.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

has proven by his successful career
that brains. experience and integrity
form an irresistible combination In any
line Of business.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

with his many excellent traits OF char
ncter.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

never neglected an opportunity to do
good for hts fellow citizen. and in the
course of his career has made thou
sands of loyal friends,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

citizen whose rccoru IS one to be
proud of, Is II man whose friends are
myriad and whose name commands re-
spect everywhere.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

JUOVE IIITVDOINT HVE'- -NNV
has won the high reputation which M
enjoys by hard work and honorable
methods.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

IfV-N' VIZ I'VE
Is deservedly popular, being uniformly
courteous and obliglng to his fellow
citizens and always stickler for pro-
bity and principle.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

The amazing number OF those
"smart set" publications suggests the
astonishing number of things the
"smart set" had or hadn't been doing
which 1t did or didn't want published.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

ALDERMAN CHARLES WERNO
is a typical Chicagoan. energetic,
plucky, and invariably successful In
every walk Of life.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

in all walks Of life has been stead
fast to the old adage. and proved its
truth: Honesty is the best policy
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-09-30

can rsser W. ..,st pride to finS ss..
ord as well as an honored name In thie
community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
A FICTITIOUS FACE"
Things Are Not What They Seem
 These Days.

From the New York Herald.
 Whisky fifteen years old is made oftentimes in fifteen minutes, as was discovered by Professor Wiley of the United States Agricultural Depart ment when he was selecting liquors for the Paris exposition, and when we stop to consider how quickly the pro- cess is accomplished and how many times the price Is doubled and trebled upon what would otherwise be very cheap wine, the only surprise is that there is any new wine to be had in the market at all.
 Credit is due to small black spider which haunts tenement rafters ana abandoned places for the aging pro cess. The working spiders are not picked up by chance, They are saved from day to day and are fed with care and system and the cobweb workers have discovered when the supply or freshly killed flies gives out spiders will thrive on a gelatinous mixture or meat jelly, thickened with a little sugar. Choosing sufficiently aged label is the first step in producing old wine. So the labels are printed on small hand press kept especially for tha purpose. and the aging establish ment has a collection of a dozen blocks to simulate dozen varieties,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
WORD "CRAFT" USED
 AT POLICE MEETING

Birmingham, Ala, November 14, 1905. "To the Honorable Board Police Con- missioners, r. F. Parker, Chairman, Br- mingham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen-Owing to my time being entirely taken up in a business way, and feeling that I cannot give the commits sion the attention and consideration that I would like, I herewith tender you my resignation as a member of your honor able body to take effect at once Very respectfully,
 FED WARREN, JR."- The resignation of Commissioner War ren was not accepted by the police com mission at meeting held last night. When it was read Commissioner Fies moved that 1t go over to the next regu- lar meeting, and short discussion fol- lowed number of the commissioners having referred to the rules governing the election of a commissioner to fill a vacancy. Chairman Parker said the cus- tom was to receive a resignation at one meeting. accept it and let the matter or a successor go over to a subsequent meet ing in order to consult the wishes or the people and receive any applications that mlgi be made
 Commissioner Brown seconded Comms- sioner Fies' motion and the vote was unanimous with the exception or Com missioner Phillips, who passed It was nearly s:30 o'clock last night when the meeting was called to order, and the room was crowded with witnesses who had been summoned and others who had an interest in the meeting. After the trials of d number of officers, pr. R. B. Hark- ness. the city health officer, appeared before the board regarding the clean streets ordinance. He was assured that Chief Wier would do everything Tn ms power to see that the ordinance IS en- forced.
 Police powers without pay was granted I Hall Inspector of weights and measures, and the same privilege was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
ASPHALT CASE IS
 BEFORE MR. ROOT
MIR. CRITCHFlELD MAINTAINS THAT VENEZUELA DELIBERATE " VIOLATED THE AGREEMENT IN IMPOSING DUTY ON ASPHALT

Washington, November 17.-1n hls con sideration of the whole question or the relation between America and Venezuela with special reference to the presenta- tion of claims of American citizens against the government of Venezuela which were not adjusted by the Venezu- elan arbitration tribunals, Secretary Root has reached the Critchfeld claim, ana today he devoted several hours to the subject.
 Today George Washington Critchheld' the original promoter; R. s. Rokeby' president of the United States ana sehe- zuela company, and R. Floyd Clarke at- torney for the corporation, appeared al the state department and explained 10 Secretary Root at great length the de- tails of the case. From their narrative If appears that several years ago when Castro was dictator of Venezueia' Critchheld purchased an asphalt mine Tn the interior. It was necessary Tn oroer to market the asphalt that tramway be constructed to the coast. Critchneid secured from Castro formal permission for the construction of this tramway, and also the right to export the aspnait free of any export duty. About year and a half ago the company asserts the Venezuelan government, in Vloiatlon of this contract began to impose export duties on the asphalt and increased the tax to A point that made 1t impossible to onerate the mine profitably. causing the company to go out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
FLEsH.EATING PLANTS.
Strange Thing That Happened when
 Bee Lit on Leaf.

From the New York Press.
 Tho hotanist was describing curious nlant called the sundew, or hesh-eatlng nlant about which Rosetti wrote his fa- nous poem. ,s,,
 "The leaves of this plant were curious, he said. .Each had a lot of long, coarse hairs on 1t, and a knob In the center co'- cred with a green mucilage.
 "A bee alighted on one or tne nar,s ,r,s. ;. Then a strange thing happeneo. ,,t' neighboring hairs seemed to come to ire They reared up and bounced upon the bee they carried 1t over to the knoo, ana they pressed 1t firmly into the mueilase' Then they became simple hairs again.
 "The bee struggled helplessly, ike fly stuck to fly paper The leaf gradual k, folded around it, enveloping 1t at last' as in an apple dumpling, the pastry en- ve1opes the fruit A few hours later the leaf opened again, but no sign or tue pee remained It had beeu- -devoured.
 ..There are many flesh eaters among plants. The bladderwort. the tootwort, and the butterwort attract insects ana eninalculae. and, imprisoning them py means of hairs and mucllage, devour them at leisure.
 "In Borneo and South America 1t IS sald that there are fesh-eatng trees power full enough to capture and digest foXes pulls children even men. But we nave no scientific proof that such trees exist. They could exist, of course. but Ill we actually see them, it is best to regard tne stories about them as native twaddle'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18

some of them very clever forgeries of the well known brands. Next they are printed in cheap ink that will soon fade. But this is not trusted alone, as bottle of 1756 wine may have to go to the table within twenty-four hours after it has been draped in cobwebs. The labels are all dipped in tobacco water and hung over a stove to dry.
 The mellowing effect of the procesa is wonderful considering its simplicity. The labels are pasted on the bottles, then dipped in bucket of water and set down to drain, and the finishing touches are in the shape of dusting them over with sawdust. AS result the bottle catches and holds light film, such as would be acquired by years of cellar life. And now the final act is performed by the spiders. The bottles are at last placed in a narrow basket and two or three energetic spi- ders put in with them. The dusty surface of the bottles offset an excel lent beginning for the weavers. In few hours the bottle looks two hun dred years old with It's cobweb draper ies. It developed during Professor Wiley's researches that nine-tenths of the whisky sold over our bars have never seen distillery, but is what is known to the trade as synthetic whis- ky, that Is to say, a sufficient quantity of water, spirits, coloring matter and fiavoring to give the natural appear ance of age needs only the process named to deceive the public. The al- cohol is furnished by high proof spirits known as Thigh wine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18

granted S. D. Weakly, the new commls- soner of Magnolia park.
 Commissioner Donahue wanted to know something about the ''red light" district, and Chief Wier told of the arrests and convictions in court. The subject was taken up by John w. Altman, who was present with A number of residents of the Seventh ward MT. Altman wanted to show that the houses had not been abated as a nuisance. In answer to ms Chairman Parker said Chief Wier had carried out the sense of the board III the premises in every respect. ~
 During his talk MT. Altman ialtered somewhat when he said Everything that has been done regarding the red lights seems to in-di-ca-te--
 What graft?" interrupted Chairman Parker with smile
 l "Yes. graft" responded MT. Altman. 1 Tho nosition of the commission that | Chief Wier had obeyed it's orders m eV- cry respect, was the ultimate decision oi l Chairman Parker, and Commissioner proun held that the only recourse the residents had was the courts which ] handle the women after they are arresteo' ] All of the commissioners, except Coinmis- .,oner Warren were present at the meet ! ing last night. It was one or the longest sessions held In many months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
How Fast a Badger Works.

From the St. Nicholas.
 During the day time the badger sleeps deep in his burrow, far out in our western plains and prairies, and at twilight he starts forth on a nights foraging.
 He is dreaded enemy of the prairie dog and the ground squirrel; and when he begins to excavate for one, nothing but solid rock or death can stop him. With the long, blunt claws of his fore feet he loosens up the dirt. Dig! Digl Dig! He works as though his life de- pended on it, now scratching out the sides of the hole, then turning on his back to work overhead.
 At first he throws the dirt out be- tween his hind legs, but soon he is too far down for that, so he banks 1t up back of him, then turns about, and. using his chest and forward parts as pusher, shoves it out before him. He works with such rapidity that it would be somewhat difficult for man to overtake him with spade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
RECORDS OF COURTS

Most of the courts will only hold half is the custom in some of the state courts not to hold an afternoon session.
 Fifteen negroes who have been con- fined in the county Jail on various charges have been released, the grand jury. which will adjourn today, having failed to return indictments against them.
 Two important cases set for hearing in the second division of the city court today, viz: J. L. Pike vs. I. w. Mc- Adory. county superintendent of educa- ton. asking for an injunction to restrain respondent from paying teacher of the school at Brighton his salary.
 w. D. Paris seeking a mandamus to compel the county treasurer to pay cer- tain fees claimed by him.
 The case of O. c. Cox vs. w. P. Clap per is still on trial in the first division of the city court.
 A judgment was awarded the plaintiff in the second division of the same court yesterday for $25O in the case of G. H. Stevenson vs. the Bessemer Novelty com pany.
 The following petition has been filed in the city court: Mrs. Aida Bell Heacock against Jacob Fies, Ralph Fies, Eugene Fies. Jr., for s20.0OO damages for alleged injuries received by the carelessness of agent of the defendants. The case of $. S. Posey against the town of Birmingham resulted in a ver- dict for the defendant yesterday.
 The case of Jennie Crockley against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial in the cir cult court.
 The following business was disposed of in the chancery court yesterday
 Isaac LeFerve vs Florence M. Alfred, ct. al; submitted for decree.
 John c. Skates, ct. al., vs. Chambers McAdory; dismissed.
 The following Is the chancery docket for today:
 John Vary vs. R. D. Smith.
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad con- pany vs Lucy Moffett.
 East Birmingham Realty company vs. Birmingham Machine and Foundry com pany ct al.
 Mary Thornton vs. Honora Mansfield. Mita Jackson vs. F. A. Hudson.
 Eliza Ann Hudson vs. Eli Hudson.
 Today will be sentence day in both dl- visions of the criminal court.
 A marriage license was issued by the probate judge yesterday to N. l.. Ben opd Mice IaIla Eill. A petition was filed in the bankrupt court yesterday throwing the firm of Rob- ert Miller of Bessemer into involuntary bankruptcy. The liabilities of the firm is named at over 5000. w. P. Gum has been appointed as receiver. The grand jury will submit its report to Judge Daniel A. Greene this morning and adjourn. A committee was appointed yesterday to inspect the aims house and another committee has been working on the report.
 County Auditor Robert A. Morris yester- day submitted his annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1905 The grand jury has investigated a large number of cases during the time they have been in session and the report is expected to be a lengthy one. The jury will convene at o'clock this morning and will complete its labors and report by noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
Anclents Serving the Crown.

From the London Chronicle.
 Who is the oldest working minister of the crown? Doutless the Hon. Will laim Moore, chief secretary of Tas- mania. who has been receiving con- gratulations on his 88th birthday. Tas- mania possesses one of the finest eli mates in the world, snd has many promising centenarians. Sir Adye Douglas, the president of the Tasman- ian upper house. is in his 91st year. So is the Roman Catholich archbishop of Tasmania, Dr. Daniel Murphy. who re- ceiyed his hitter sixty years ago. Dc. Murp..y's diamond jubilee is to be eel ebrated next month with commenl- orative college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
TESTING PRESSURE.
Representatives of Southeastern 'ar'n Association Made Test Yesterday

With view of Harning the water pres sure in the vicinity of the Moore x Hanu- lev building, Twentieth street ana Ave ,ua members of the Southeastern Tar ,e, assoc,ation of Atlanta, local insurance men. Chief Walton of the nre aepar'iheh' and others made a test yesterday after- noon. Two hose wagons, carrying SIX lines of hose, were used in the experi- ments. the results of which were not or ficially announced. It was said by mum Der in the party, which was headed by Insneetors Mcknight and Warren, that the pressure was very good. After the test at the building recently completely destroyed by fire d number of other hre plugs were given d trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
Camp Hardee.

The regular semi-monthiy meetihs oi Camp Hardee will be held In the camp 5 rooms in the Linn building on First ave nue and Twentieth street at o'clock thls afternoon and a large number Of veterans will probably attend. P. M. Vance VIII relate an incident concerning the battle of Gettysburg and Maj. George Gorn Will deliver an address. The camp is still re- ceiving clothing for the old soldiers at the soldiers' home at Mountain Creek, and Is sbinping it as rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
Recital Programme.

Mir. Dahm-Petersen will conclude ms lecture song recital at the Cable company parlors this afternoon. The entertain ment begins at S:SO and the following Brahms programme will be interpreted:
 "In Summer Fields" "ro an Aeolian IIarp.' "Sapphic ode" "A Thought Like Music, DO You Often Call to Mind?' "Oh. That I Might Retrace the Way, My Oueen" "A Maiden Rose at Early Dawn" "Oh. Death Is Like the Cooling Night" serenade. That Night in May .I .nva Song"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Morris Friedman.

Word was received here yesterday that Morris Friedman of San Antonio. was dead in that city. He was brother oi David Friedman of this city, ana Visiteo here last summer. While here he made many friends who will regret to learn of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
veste rday's Total Was se7,1s1.

New York, November 17.-Contributions today from all parts of the country re- ceived by the national committee for thu relief of sufferers by Russian massacres amounted to $67.1s1, making grand total of Ss6D.s7o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
w. R. Webb.

The body of w. R. Webb, the man who shot and killed himself after shooting Nora Scarborough, was sent to Atlanta yesterday by the Gandin Undertaking company It was accompanied by W. D. Webb. brother of the dead man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
E l. HayloW.

The funeral of F. J. Haylow, the well known railroad man, Will take place sun day afternoon at o'clock from St Paurs Catholic church. The interment be In Oak Hlll cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

rake LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. D. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
His Wish.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The following eolloquy actually oc- cured during one of the earlier battles in the Philippines. detachment or American infantry, under orders 10 sup port a section of Captain Reillys battery were haulted for quite awhile on a per fectly flat military road in full view ana fine range of the Filipino trenches. UT course. to lie flat on the road was the only available use of cover
 In this detachment was an lrishmah who had served his time with the colors in the British army before he enlisted with Uncle Sam. As recruit he had been very prone to tell how the Brltish soldiers did everything. As result ne was necessarily piled with questions as to his experiences. While the bullets were 'plopping' down the road and KICK ing up the gravel, young Yankee sud denly asked Say, Mike, what do the British soldiers do with their heads in place like this?'
 Quick as a flash came the retort, A British soldier has no head, sorrl
 After a full two-mnute pause, Mike continued, ''Howiver, be that as It may, I wish could pick up this d. road ana stan 1t on edge feminist mel!