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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19


under his direction that the commits
sion has been able to bring out so
much evidence of how the publics
money is juggled for the benefit of
the officers and their friends. Mr..
Hughes was born at GIens Falls, y.
Y, April II, 1862.
-:
The late Hermann NOthnagle, the
famous surgeon. wrote an essay some
years ago in which he endeavored to
prove that the moment of dying was in
most cases absolutely painless His
own death evidently confirmed this doc
trine.
Rev. G. W. Mcpherson. one of the
best known evangelists of New York
City, plans the building of great evan
ge,istic hall seating 1000 persons and
having in connection with it a training
school for evangel.sts.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Too Personal.

Hixon-L amt going to have that doc
tor any more. he gets too personal He
signs all his prescriptions 'kurem, NJ.
d.
Dixon-What's wrong with that?
Hixon-Wrongl Don't M. D." stand
for money due?
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
~~~~%~~%~~

Robert III. McCurdy. who testified
before the insurance investigating
committee i'm New York, that frOlu
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19

In all eras and all chimes a woman Of
great genius or beauty has done what
she chose.-Ouida.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19

Mrs. Winslow's eoorHIya sIncP for CLildrsn
tssthing; sottens the guns rsdncss ~
lays pain, cures wind collie . cents BOTTLE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
WILL SELL sTAZS COTTON.
ceoraia Convict 8rop VIII BE Offered
to the Highest Bidder.

Atlanta, June 14-(speelai) Three hun
dred and fifty bales of cotton belonging
to the state of Georgia, and which repre-
sents the crop made by state convicts
at the state farm. near Millidgeville' last
year will be offered for sale at auction
to the highest bidder at the state farm
Thursday morning.
Chairman j. S. Turner of the prison
commission of Georgia. today wired Sec
rotary Yancey of that commission, that
the cotton would be disposed of in that
manner tomorrow. 1t is expected that
number of cotton buyers from this
city, Macon, Savannah and Augusta, will
go to this sale as the cotton raised on this
farm has always been rated very high.
According to today's price for spot cot
ton the sale of this crop VIII bring at
least $4,000. This amount will be applied
to the school fund of the state.
When the Southern Cotton association
was organized and the farmers of the
state asked to hold their cotton ror a
rise in price. the prison commissioners,
representing the state, entered into the
association and has held the cotton until
now when the price justifies the selling
OF the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
BRIDEGROOM RELEASED.
Prosecuting Witness Is Moved to
Tears BY Brides Mother.

Atlanta, June 14.-(special )-Moved bv
the tears and entreaties of the brides
mother and other members of her family
until he himself broke down and went.
Isaac Weinberg, president of the Bear
Ice company, last night instructed the
release Of young Harry SAKE, who mar.
ried Miss Ann Wasser of IL Eugenia street
In this city. and was arrested yesterday in
Washington, accused of embezzling funds
of the Ice company.
At the conclusion of the conference al
the Wasser home Mr.. Weinberg reouested
Chief Of Police Henry Jennings TO direct
the release of the prisoner Chief Jen-
nngs, who was at his home about TO re-
tire imediately sent atelegra m to Major
sylvester, superintendent or the police Of
Washington, instructing him TO free the
young groom.
On receipt of this message In Washing
ton, young SAKE walked from prison a
free man, rejoined his bride, and the in
terrupted bridal tour continued.
1t is not known to what point Mr. and
Mrs. SAKE went from the national capt.
tai. but it Is thought they proceeded TO
New York, as the groom formerly worked
in the metropolis.
Mr.. Weinberg stated this morning that,
although he had ordered the release of
Sake, he proposed to present the case TO
the Fulton county grand jury and have
the young man indicted. II this is done,
II will mean that SAKE will be rearrested
should he return to Atlanta.
Mrs SAKE the BRIDE is a daughter Of
Inspector Abraham Wasser Of the city
health department and was welded to
SAKE Monday by Justice OF the Peace J.
G.. Bloodworth Sake was collector for
the Bear Ice company and is accused of
the theft of more than 800
Before the telegram Of release was
sent last night, Chief Jennings had re-
ceived a message from Major Sylvester
to the effect that SAKE was willing to
return to Atlanta without a requisiton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
WOMAN MAY DIE,
Three Persons Charged With Attempf
ed Murder.

The unconscious form of Lottie West
an occupant of a house on Second ave-
nue., was found on the sidewalk IN front
of the building on Second avenue be-
tween Twenty second and Twenty-third
streets yesterday morning at o'clock
by officers on the beat
She was severely bruised about the
face and head and it is thought she
was either thrown from the window in
hsr room on the second floor or either
voluntarily leaped from it.
Three inmates of the house, Will Hale
Alice Hammonds and Lille West, were
arrested by Officers Cornett William
son and Tully, who found the injured
woman and they are in the city jail
charged with assault with intent to muir
der. Lille West is sister Of the injured
woman and was released from the city
Jail the night before on another charge.
Lottie West is at the Hillman hospital
where she was reported to be in very
critical condition last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
DANCING MASTERS AT OUTS.
Two New Dances Taught BY Each
Organization.

Columbus, June 1.-THE fight between
the International and the American Dane
ing Masters associations became more
bitter today than ever and there will
probably be no consolidation of the two
organizations President w. f. Braun of
the International openly opposed the pro-
posed consolidation.
The new dances, 1.-The Lanshiere Clog
and two-step, Delving and Dodging
are now being taught the members.
Professor Norman. the official Instructor
of the International, is also giving instruc-
tions in two other dances my Babe and
italian Handkerchief Dance"
President Braun today resigned, not only
his position as president of the Inter-
national society, but severed his connee-
ton with it as a member He announces
that new association of professional
dancing masters will be formed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Degrees Conferred at vassar,

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 14.-One hun
dred and ninety-nine girls received the de-
gree of bachelor of arts at Vassar col
lege today and four received the degree
of master of arts The Rev. Edward d.
Lathrop. ID. D., 81 years of age, chairman
of the board of degrees, signed all the
diplomas though he was unable to be
present. One of the features of the
alumnae gathering was the present of a
great grand daughter of Vassar, whose
great grand mother, Minnie Raymond
Richardson, was a daughter of the first
president of the college.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Report on Foreign Crops.

Washington. June 1.-THE Department
of Agriculture announces that the crop
reports from foreign countries are main
ly favorable. the most marked exceptions
being Southern Spain and parts of AL
geria, Tunis and India. In Russia the
outlook appears somewhat less favorable
than a month ago; in Northern Italy
damage has been done by heavy rains
and floods and In Mexico the wheat re-
Gently harvested Is believed to be con-
siderably deficient.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
BIDS TO BE OPENED.
Contracts to Be Let for State Fair
Buildings Today

Bids for the erection of exhibit buildings
and grandstand at the exposition grounds
at Fairview park will be opened In the
office of R. NJ williams, secretary and
general manager of the state Fair and
Exhibit association In the city hall this
morning.
The plans have been prepared by w, c.
Weston, the architect, and everything
is ready for the work to begin as soon
as contracts are awarded and signed.
There is a great deal of work to be
done at the fair grounds but as soon as
III contracts are let there will be no delay
n the execution of the work.
Plans have been for one of the most
extensive state exhibitions ever held in
the south, and Secretary Williams is en-
thusiastic over the prospects. He says he
IL meeting with much encouragement
from the people in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
pELYANNls EuLoelzED.
King George VIII Delay Appointment
of Successor Until After Funeral.

Athens, Greece, June 1.-THE chamber
of deputies today decided to adjourn
until after the funeral of the late Pre-
mler M. Delyannis, who was assassinated
yesterday.
Under extraordinary evidences of emo
ton the president of the chamber eulo-
gized the career of the late Premier
Other delegates indicated that Deiyannis
loss was mourned> by all Greece. King
George presided today at the cabinet
meeting held at the palace and request
ed the members of the cabinet to MAIN
tain their portfolios His majesty said
that out of respect for the memory of M.
Delyannis he would not appoint a new
premier until after the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Drinker President of Lehieh

Bethlehem, Pa, June 14.-After COM
mencement exercises at Lehigh university
today when diplomas and degrees were
conferred on eighty-six graduates, the
board of trustees unanimously elected
Henry Sandwich Drinker of Haverford,
Pa, general solicitor of the Lehigh Val
ley railroad, president of the university
to succeed the late DIR. Thomas M. Drown.
Mr.. Drnker will accept. Mr.. Drinker
graduated from the school of mines of
Lehigh in 1871 and later studied law He
has published many works and compiled
the railroad laws of Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD.
Gen. Robert Anderson's Anniversary
Is Observed at West Point.

West Point. N. T.. June 14-Serylees in
celebration of the Tooth anniversary of the
birth of Gen. Robert Anderson, of Fort
Sumter fame. were held in Memorial hall
here today. The Anderson zousyes, men,
bers of the sixty-second regiment, New
York volunteers. Robert Anderson Grand
Army Post 1914, of New York, the family
of General Anderson, the onIcers of West
Point Military academy, and the corps of
cadets were present.
The body of General Anderson is buried
in the West Point cemetery, and at the
conclusion of the exercises In Memorial
hall the military organizations marched
to the grave and there concluded the me-
mortal exercises after the ritual of the
Grand Army
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
HocH MAY HAVE CHANCE.
Reprieve Would Allow Him TO Take
Case to Supreme Court.

Chicago. June 14.-"Buebeard" Johann
Hoch, who was sentenced to be hanged
June % for the murder of one of his num-
erous wives may be given one more
chance to escape the gallows His case
may be taken to the supreme court OF
Illinois.
In a conference held here today Gov
ernor Deneen assured counsel for Hoch
that in case the states attorneys Of
flee is assured by Wednesday June q
that sufficient money Is forthcoming to
provide for the preparations of the nee
essary record, a reprieve will be granted
until the October term OF the supreme
court. The sum needed is 500. The Gov
ernor assured Assistant States Attorney
Olsen that he had no wish to interfere
in any way with the carrying out of the
verdict but he wished to give the ac-
cused every right afforded by the law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
PARTY AT WINDSOR
King Edward Entertains for Today's
Bride and Groom.

Windsor, England, June IA garden
party was given at Winsor castle this
afternoon by King Edward and Queen
Alexandra in honor Of tomorrow's bride
and bridegroom, Princess Margaret Of
Cannaught and Prince Gustavus Adolphus
of Sweden. 1t was the largest affair of the
kind ever seen at Windsor.
The invitations were scattered with a
generous hand, no less than six thous-
and being sent out and practically every
body in official, literary, scientific and
musical worlds entitled to court recog
milton received one of the coveted cards.
Ten special trains ran from London to
Windsor packed with guests.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, June H.-tSpecial) Tho
postoffice at East Lake has been advanced
to the presidential class with salary Of
postmaster $1,000.
Rural route 1 and 2 ordered established
August Is at Honoraville. crensnaw coun-
ty. serving 1896 people and 2s1 houses.
Charles Il. Hatchett appointed regular
Joseph e. Johnson substitute rural carrier
route at Athens
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
NEGRO Kills Another.

Willis Hardwick, a negro, was killed
by Enoch Hardin, another negro in a sa-
loon at Twenty-fourth street and Second
Avenue yesterday afternoon about 2
O'Clock.
The two negroes became engaged in a
quarrel, 1t seems, and Hardwick was cut
in the throat. The jugular vein was sew
cred in two places. The wounded man
walked about half block to Williams
drug store and died soon after. hardin
escaped, going in the direction of Avon
dale. Up to a late hour last night he
had not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Prominent Lumberman Found Dead.

Dalls, June 14-The lifeless body of w
H. Leeper, one CT the best known lumber
men of the state has been found in a
field three miles west of this city. bull
let had penetrated the head, and the
right hand of the corpse held revolver
with one empty shell. Coroner Edwards is
holding an inquest. Mr. Deeper was 4s
years old and a member of the firm of
Conway Leeper company having yards
here and In other Texas cities, He leaves
wife and two sons. His home was in
Waxahachie Tex 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
SCANDAL IN ARMY.
Millions of Graft Revealed In South
African War.

London, June IA blue book contain
ing the report of the war office commit
tee headed by Lieut.. Gen Sir William
Francis Butler was issued today. 1t fully
confirms the forecast of the report cabled
to the Associated Press June 2, showing
that the improper disposal of military
stores at the conclusion OF the South At
rican war has revealed huge scandal.
The report censures number of officers
who are alleged to have worked In col
fusion with contractors. The latter bought
stores at absurdly low prices and after
wards resoid them to the military author
tiles at enormous profits. The value OF
the stores involved in these transactions
is between s30,0OO.0O0 and sS5,0oo0Oo. The
officers involved all belong to the army
service corps and pay departments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Order Of Beavers.

The supreme organizer OF the Indepen-
dent Order OF Beavers instituted Tampa,
Fla. Dam No. q, with $50 charter men,
bers last Thursday and will organize
dams in Orlando and Osceola, Fla. within
the next ten days.
Mobile will be instituted Friday night
and several Beavers from Birmingham
and Bessemer dams will attend the In
stitution
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Wounded Man Escapes Hospital.

VIII Mcpherson. the negro who was
stabbed by a negro woman in an ARRAY
a few nights ago. and who was sent to
the Hllman hospital in what was thought
TO be dying condition, escaped from
a window of the hospital early yes
terday morning While in the hospital 1t
was learned that he was wanted for
stealing brass from the railray cars. He
was rearrested yesterday morning and
is now In the city Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
CIVIL SERVICE.
Several important Positions to BE
Filled In the Near Future.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces examinations as fol-
lows:
July 70 and 10 for first assistant sur
geon In the Freedmen's hospital at a
salary of $3.50 per annum. The age limit
1t 20 years or over.
July IS for three engineers, seven fire.
men, two electricians. one adjuster OF
scales and four assistants In assay de-
partment in the United States mint and
assay service at Denver,
Full information with reference to these
examinations will be furnished upon ap-
picatlon to s. ID. Harris, secretary of
the local examining board He is at the
postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Huntsville Man Attends,

French Lick, Ind. June 14--The thirtieth
annual convention of the American As
ISOLATION of Nursery Mea began here to-
day and will continue until Friday. on
behalf Of the state An6rew II. Rhodes de-
liyered an address, Of welcome which was
responded to by e. w. kirkpatrick OF
Sherman, Tex. president of the associa-
ton, This Afternoon the state vice presi-
dents were elected.
r. w. Youngers, Geneva. N. Y; w. H.
Moon of Morrisville, n, j., and II. B.
Chase of Huntsville, Ala, reported on
railroad freight rate classification.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Sullivan VIII Fight Britt.

Baltimore, June 14.--On behalf of Kid
Sullivan of Washington, his manager, Al
Hereford, of this city has accepted the
offer of the Hayes Valley Athletic club
of San Francisco of purse of $4,000 for
twenty-round fight with Jimmy Britt
in that city July Is. The question OF
weight seems to be the only important
one yet TO be agreed upon. Sullivan and
Hereford will leave for the coast next
week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Will Select Meeting Place,

Charlotte, N. c., June 14.-The board
of governors of the American Cotton
Manufacturers association will meet
at Kenilworth Inn, Asheville, N. c.,
July s, to select place for next years
convention. Notices have been sent
to organizations in the various cities
rendering invitations to have repre-
sentatives at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Recital at Conservatory.

Mr. Calmans violin pupils gave a recital
at the Conservatory of Music last night
in the presence Of large ana appreciative
audience. A pleasing programme was
creditably rendered. The pupils taking
part were Miss Regina Heimberg. Miss
Julia Chenoweth Miss Enid Marx, Miss
Mary Lou Wilson, Miss Mary S. Clay.
Master Arnold Rich and Master Willie
F. DUNCAN. An orchestra assisted in the
opening and closing numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Indignation Is Expressed.

Madrid, June 1.-THE chamber to.
day. after unanimously adopting mo-
ton proposed by Senior Villayerde ex-
pressing indignation over the attempt
on the lives of King Alfonso and Pres
ident Loubet during the Kings visit to
Paris. appointed a deputation to con-
graduate his majesty on his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Houses Being Fumissted.

Panama, June 14.--In order to facilitate
the situation of Panama. Col W. C. Cor
gas the sanitary officer of the zone, has
divided the city irAo eight districts. each
in charge of a local physician, who will
report any suspected cases of yellow
fever. All the houses in Panama are be-
ing fumigated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
METROPOLITAN is RAIDED.
Captain johnson Arrests Four Men
for vagrancy.

A posse of policemen headed by Captain
Johnston. raided rooms in the Metropoli-
tan hotel last night and arrested four
men who were supposed to be gambling.
They were placed under bond to appear
In the police court this morning and an
swer to the charge Of vagrancy.
The police say they are doing every
thing in their power to break up gambling
In Birmingham. A number Of arrests have
been made during the past two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Watson's Son Is Married.

Kingston. N. Y. June 14.-Miss Jes.
sic Demorus Milligan. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. Scott Milligan of King
ston, and John Durham Watson, son
of Thomas e. Watson, candidate for
President on the peoples ticket last
fall, were married here today. Owing
to severe illness Thomas e. Watson
was not present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
canadian-Mexican Boats to Start.

Mexico City, June 1.-THE new Cana
dian-Mexican steamship line will begin
operations July 20, when the first boat
subsidized by the Canadian and Mexican
government will sail from Montreal to
Mexican ports, touching at Havana. By
the terms of the contract with the Mex
lean government boats can carry cargoes
and passengers from Canada to Cuba.
cargo and passengers both ways between
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Sweeney Resigns Position.

Marshalltown, Ia, June Am.
Sweeney of Minneapolis, general SUI
perintendent of the Iowa Central and
the Minneapolis and st. Louis rail-
ways, resigned today The resigna-
ton is to take effect tomorrow. Mr..
Sweeney will go to Red River. Tex, as
general manager of the Colorado,
Texas and Mexican railway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
No Music In Saloons.

The order prohibiting music of any
kind In saloons went into effect yesterday
at noon and the result last night was
noticeable. The saloons were more order
ly and crowds did not accumulate so
readily The police announce that they
will strictly enforce the order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Situation With Plumbers.

All of the plumbing shops in the city
now have enough men at work to supply
the demand. 1t Is said. Three shops are
employing union men. These are Ben F.
Barbour, ]. NJ. Haran and r. w. Gayle.
The others have not settled with the
union.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Commencement In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE annual
commencement exercises of the Uni
versity OF Philadelphia were held in
the Academy of Music today. One of
thu features was the presentation TO
the university of portrait of DR.. Will
liam Osler, formerly of Johns Hopkins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15

Mexico and Canada but on the north
bound trips no freight may be taken from
Cuba to Canada. The Mexican govern
ment objected to substituting a line that
would be used to build up trade between
Cuba and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
Negro Bound Over.

Frank Williams. a negro, was yester-
day bound over to tine criminal court Of
Jefferson county in the sum or $500 on
the charge OF burglary and grand lar
AMY by Judge Feagin of the police court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
HO FOR EAST LAKE

through tralnS leave TOT
East Lake every evening
from End avenue and 18th
street at 500, 6:l2, and 0:24
p. m., except Saturday and
Sunday. Passengers for in
termediate stations will
please not get on these cars.
Birmingham Railway, Light
& Fewer Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
New Hats for Firemen.

Every member of the Birmingham fire
department is now wearing new hat.
The hats are uniform and are of fine
fur finish and black.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15
PERSONAL.

Owing to his Ill health, the Rev. DR..
Beard desires to cancel all appointments
for at least month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-15

A coed boy to work in
printing office. Apply at
Age Herald composing room
at 2 O'Clock tonight