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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-11-29
HOW a DIAMOND is SHAPED
New Process of Crtsin. the Gem Facili.
tates the S,urA.

NcW PROCESS OF SutIin. the Gem Eacili.
tates the Norh.
The business Of diamond cutting
said Il cutter of precious stones to a
reporter, has changed recently. The
old idea of Embedding tie stone in
melted lead and then allowing the lead
to harden, leaving only one facet OF
the diamond exposed fer polishing, is
done away with. The whole process Il
this:
1--WE first take the diamond in it's
rough state. We find in all Brazilian
diamonds six sharp points, the stone
being in the form OF Il cube. We first
determine the best way to cut the dia-
mond by examining 1t for flaws and
deciding which way we will be able to
reduce the stone to the largest posi-
BILE perfect eize and at the same time
cut out all the imperfections or as
many of them as possible.
THE only thing which will cut a dia-
mond is another diamond, so one dia-
mond, imbedded in hard cement, il,
used to cut the rough stone into a fair.
~ ~ lllIlCll lCdl SudDe 1OE DOllSllllI.
The table or top part of the diamond
is cut, the sides Of the diamond down
to about two-sevenths of the depth are
cut, and then for the remainder Of the
stone 1t is tapered off to the small
point called the culet. The culet il
supposed to be directly in the center of
the table, and by looking into a dia-
mOnd it looks rs though a little hole
were cut down the middle.
when the diamond has ben cut into
this rough shape it is about as black
as charcoal. This is caused by the
abrasion from the diamond which is
used to cut it. Then it is up to the
pOlisher. His work is nearly always
the same. Except in the rarest of
cases, he takes the stone and polishes
OH it fifty-six facets all told on every
stone.
HE uses a holder which grasps and
locks the diamond securely at any con-
venient angle and then he presents
the exposed surface to a fast revolving
wheel on which is diamond dust and
"Il' Ah"l - Ills tillilS NOfh-to put
on in regular sequence the fifty-six
facets and then to polish to n nicely
these fifty-six sides and the table and
culet. When he completes his job the
diamond is ready for the market, inn.
pregnable to weather, to acid, to dam.
age, except as it may be cut by an
other diamond.
THE invention of the diamond hold
ers with Il lock clasp has done away
with the melted lead as a holder ex.
ccpt III the case of the very smallest
stones"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-11-29
Wrong Kind.

Investor-What's the reason I'm not
getting any dividends on my stock?
Officer of Company-I can explain
that. We are using our earnings now
in making extensive Improvements in the
plant. For the last six months our out
put has been. in round numbers
investor-lt's the round numbers Tan
obiecting TO. sir! It's time there wal a
figure of some other shape at the left
h2nd side Of them!
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-11-29
Open to Argument.

Still, it is often impossible TO tell
whether the life Insurance director or the
life Insurance policy holder is the greater
dummy.-Atlanta Journal.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-11-29

DIR. David Kennedy Fayorlte Remedy, the Great
Kidney and Liver Cure, World Famous. Wrile DIR.
Kennedy's Sons, Rondout. N. Y, for free sample bottls
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-11-29

What is sweet In the mouth II NOD
always good in the stomach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
TUSCALOOSA NOTES.
Women Are Shot-Boy Admits Per
 tury-Bankhead' Building Bill.

rusca,oosa. December 9-(Special)- There was a shooting affair that took nlace m at Kellerman last Thursday, which resulted in two men getting shot. Ii seems that W. T. Atchey had sworn out a warrant for Alex Sullivan's child ron When Sullivan saw Atchley he de- manded that the warrant be withdrawn and from this a quarrel ensued In which the shooting took place with result men toned Sullivan was shot in the leg with a pistol, and J. R. Atchley, brother or the other Atchley, was shot in the body with a load of bird shot. Neither or the men are seriously wounded. There has been a warrant sworn out for Sullivan charging him with assault with intent to murder
 sore excitement was caused yesterday bv a confession on the part of the prin- oipal witness in the Lindgren affair here. This witness Frank CaVender, rather weak-mnded boy, had been arrested on A charge of perjury by warrant sworn out by Tom Williams, man that Cav ender claimed was implicated in the Lind eren murder After Frank was put In jail, he stated that all that he had sworn to on the preliminary trial was a lie, and that he had been put up to swear to 1t bv a detective. He said that he didn't see anything at the bridge that night and that he knew nothing about the affair If there was any. Cavender is still in Jail waiting a hearing on the charge of per jury.
 John Harris. a horse thief that Is want ed in Bessemer. was apprehended here, and is being held until the officers can come down and get him. John called at the iail here yesterday to have talk with the two negroes, Porter Jackson and williams the ones who are in jail Tor smashing some windows here last week, and he fitted exactly the description of the horse thief that is wanted In Besse- mer, he was taken in charge by the sher- if and held for Identification. A telegram was received here last night that Captain Bankhead had introduced bill in Congress asking for s150000 for the government building to be erected here It is earnestly hoped by the cit izens that this bill can be put through and work be started on the new build ing as early as possible.
 Quite a delightful dance was given last night at the Sigma Nu fraternity hall by the members of the senior academic class at the university. large bevy of young folks were present and enjoyed the young mems hospitality.
 Misses Sue and Dora McLester are the charming guests of Dr. and Mrs. w. G. Somerville, at their home on University avenue.
 Rev, J. S. Robertson, the new preacher for the Methodist church here. has ar rived in the city and is the guest for the present of Hon. Dan Collier on Greens boro avenue MT. Robertson Is not entirely unknown here and his coming Is heartily welcomed by the people of his church. He will occupy the pulpit in the First Methodist church tomorrow, at both ser vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Something Especially Appropriate for a Christmas Present

If you are thinking of some thing especially appropriate as d present for friend or sweetheart, or if you desire something suitable as a sou venir of the South for a friend in the North, you should not overlook Dr. Dozier's Book of Poems, the third edition of which is now on sale. It is the most typical book of Southern sentiment published since the issue of Father Ryan's poems some thirty years ago, and upon Dr. Doz- ier's shoulders it has been said the mantle of the gifted past priest has fallen. pr. Dozier's Book of Poems can be had at all book stores in this city or from pr. Dozier, the writer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
LAUDERDALE POTION MEN
Elect Delegates to State Convention of
 Next Year.

Meridian, Miss, December 9-(Specal ) The Lauderdale county cotton convention was held in this city today, being called to order at .SO o'clock this morning by President John A. Bailey. The attend ance was very large, the immense audi torlum of the new court house being more than half filled
 It developed that a great many of the precincts throughout the county named their delegates during the week, and the convention was relieved of that part of the expected work. Besides the actual producers of cotton, number of mer- chants business and professional men and bankers were in attendance.
 As soon as the enrolment was com pleted, the collection of the annual dues of one dollar was taken up. practically every man present paying up as well as the three cents per bale assessment that had been previously levied The opinion expressed was of the fullest confidence In the southern association, the county or ganization and the officers of both.
 The following officers were reelected, the president and secretary over their own earnest protests: President, John A. Bailey; vice president. M. Winner; secre- tary, w. H. Stinson; treasurer, T. F. Rivers. During the afternoon compact or ganization was had by the election of an executive committee. composed of one man from each beat or precinct in the county.
 The convention elected the following delegates 10 the state convention that will meet in Jackson on January 3 next:
 Gen. w. D. Cameron, H. G. Tinsey, G. L. Gum. w. H. Stinson and Lott Parker.
 The executive board was named as fol- lows: c. W. Cochran. P. A. Rodgers, w. D. Durr and Lott Parker.
 Strong resolutions were adopted en- dorsng the Southern Cotton association and it's officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
CAPTAIN CROOK REELECTED. He Will Continue the Head of the Cal
 houn County Cotton Growers.

Jacksonville, December 9.-(Special l. At the meeting in the county court house In Anniston yesterday morning. Captain James Crook of this city, was unanimous ly reelected president Of the Calhoun county organization of the Southern Cot ton Growers association. despite his earn est protests to the contrary.
 Captain Crook says that he accepted the place only as a temporary expediency, and in an address before the convention he urged the members to be on the look out for his successor, as he will resign the place at a meeting which he intends to call for January 8.
 Captain Crook says that yesterday s meeting was the best that has been held since the inception of the association. Reports were read from all the beat meetings, and the attendance was repre- sentative of the best In the. county. All of the old officers were reelected. and forceful addresses were delivered by Pres ident Crook and Treasurer w. L. Jones.
 At the instance of President Crook there will be beat meeting, for the purpose of reorganization, in this city on next Saturday. December l6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
POULTRY AND PET
 STOCK MEN MEET
OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION ARE ELEcTED-JAMES R. STEVENS IS CHOSEN PREsIDENT-LlsT OF AWARDS.

rtuntsvi1ie December 9.-The annual meeting of the Norh Alabama Poultry and Poi Stock association was held last niyht and reports were received from inc severaI officers The association de- cided to make the annual exhibition iree to the public as the best means of stlm- ulating interest in poultry raising among the people. The annual election Of or ficers resulted as follows
 James Stevens of Huntsville president.
 ". T. Darby of Florence, J; b Huln- nbrev of Huntsville, J. C. Shoffner or John Hereford of Newmarket, C. F. Tut He of Huntsville. Robert Weeden or unnfsville. H, B. Lansden of Guntersvllle. vice presidents. ,,. ,.,,a~,, and treasurer 5..,,z ,,,,.,,,- tendent; Sam Fisk of HuntsVille, assist- ant, ,, z, f.
 Frank F. Murphy. R. P. Weeden' .. C; pittn,an w. L. Tall, J. R. Johnson ana I n Humphrey, members of executive committee. ,,. .o,at,,, iarea variety of the finest poultry grown in North Alabama and 'the pcs, pcs. of several states. The awards conlerreo by Judge Marshall of Atlanta were "S follows o.4orA
 pit Games-H B. I4ansden of Gunters- ,,,ila first cock. first stag, first hen, nrst and second bullet. Louis McoarS U, Huntsville, first trio, second heh' secoHu stag and second cock.
 $. Hamburgs-All awards to Johh l.. Ray of Albertville
 Indian Games-All awards 10 w. '' Mastin of Huntsville.
 ,ephnTnS-E. E. 1dTIeT ol txnoxyille tie first cockerel, first cock srst hon first. second and third pullet. II R Henry of Guntersville, lie nrst eockerel. second and third hen, second non l. D. Hereford, Newmarket thlrd cock, third pen. a. ,o
 R. c. Brown Leghorhs-Ah a"aio' V Sam Fisk, Huntsville.
 c white Leghorns-J. D. Humphrey, erst cock tie first and second hen. r. E. Mnrphy. Huntsville, first, second and tnird cockerel. first bullet, tie second pullel' third bullet. tie first hen.
 Rlack Minorcas-H. B. Lansden, Gun tersville. first cock, first hen, first' see2hd and thlrd bullet. first cockerel hrst pen,
 Buff Orpingtons-All awards 10 J. n' Young, Aberdeen. Miss.
 Barred Plymouth Rocks-J. R. Stevens, Huntsville. first cock. first hen, tie sec ond hen. first cockerel, third coekerel, tle first and second bullet, first pen. R. r. Wooden Huntsville tie second cockerel, second pen. second pen. J. l.. Hackey. 1Snoxvlle. tie second bullet, second and third pen.
 Rhode Island Reds-All awards to J. L. Ray, Albertville. o,.
 silver Wvandottes-Al awards to oak lawn Poultry Farm, Aberdeen, Miss
 Bronze T,rteys-Mrs. C. Shofner' Knoxville. Tenn. first tom first bullet, first young tom, R. s. ssrandon, Norman dv Tenn first hen, second tom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
JUDGE COCHRAN cAUsTIc.
instructions to Sheriff Regarding
 Jurors Awaken Interest.

Meridian, Miss, December 9.-The term of the circuit court in Louisville, for Winston county. is attracting wide atten- ton all over the state on account of the strenuous remarks addressed by Judge Robert Cochran to the sheriff, when di- recting him to summon men for jury ser vice The remarks used were sensational to the extreme.
 After organizing his court, and charg- ing the jury. Judge Cochran turned to the sheriff and delivered the following trade: s
 "I will now try you and see whether you will do the decent thing. You sum- mon me, if to be found in your county, twenty-four honest men to do jury ser vice in this court I have never yet been so disguested as I am with the present situation. When I came in on the train yesterday afternoon, the train was filled with drunken men coming to court: on the cab which I took to my boarding house, there were three drunken men cursing and roaring like savages.
 q have never in my life witnessed a more disgraceful scene than I witnessed in this court house which l was charging the grand jury this morning. Public offi- cials, bonded officers, were swaggering around the court house drunk with their hats on. I denounce this court house as hell-hole of corruption; there is more hell to the square inch in 1t than any place this side of nell. where 1t is all he'll
 If the grand jury does not indict at least one-half of the public officials of Winston county, 1t will not do its duty. Now, go out and curse me until you have cursed your bellies full; and if you do not curse me I will feel disgraced; hold your indignation meetings to denounce me, and I will bid you all go to hell, where you are headed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Mrs. A. T. Edmonson.

Mrs. A. T. Edmonson, aged 50 years wife of a prominent merchant of Bir- mingham died yesterday morning at 1t o'clock at her residence on Second avenue between Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth streets. south, Woodlawn, the cause oi her death being cancer. Mrs. Edmonsor leaves besides her husband three sons Jerome Lee and Vestor, and two daugh- ters, Mrs, Lamb of Decatur and Miss Eva Edmonson.
 The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon from the family residence at 2:30 o'clock the Rev. Dr. Crouch, pat tor of the First Baptist church of Wood lawn, officiating, and the interment will take place in the Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
RECORD OF COURTS

the criminal court, had busy time yes- terday passing sentence on those tried In the court during the past week The greatest punishment was for five year terms in the penitentiary and there were several of these. Following is the com plete list of those who will serve time for breaking laws:
 Calvin Mccoy, assault and battery with a weapon, five years in the penitentiary' Willie Griffin, grand larceny, two years at hard labor; Jim Ford, assault with in- tent to murder, five years in the peni- tentiary; Isaac Berry, burglary and grand larceny, two years hard labor; Sam Young grand larceny, two years hard labor; Joseph Anderson, burglary and grand lar- eeny, two years hard labor; Dock Echols larceny from dwelling, two years hard labor, and sentence later suspended pend- ing an appeal; Ben Williams. grand lar ceny, one year hard labor; Lottie May Grimmie, one year hard labor George Grace, assault with weapon, 140 days and six months hard labor Hattie Thomas, larceny from dwelling, fifteen months in penitentiary Henry Jackson. larceny d Duncan. larceny from a store. two years hard labor; Ollie Hagood, assault and battery with weapon, two months hard labor; Henry Woods, crime against na- ture, two years hard labor; Robert Mur- ray, assault and battery with weapon, l 40 days and six months hard labor; | Charles Villains burglary and grand | larceny, one year hard labor; Tom Hen dricks. grand larceny, twelve months nara | labor: Kid Taylor. assault and battery | with weapon, thirty days hard labor; will Washington, abusive language twen- ty days hard labor: will Washington carrying concealed weapon, twenty days 1 hard labor.
 The case of Dock Echos was called III the afternoon and after hearing all the 1 evidence, sentence was passed on mn l His attorneys informed the court that he would take an appeal to the supreme court. and the sentence was suspendeo' The man was tried of larceny from dwelling.
 The case of Lige Howard and Ben Wal iams. charged with grand larceny, was held up.
 Yesterdays decrees In chancery court |
 consisted of the following:
 Mary Stafford vs. Bettie Tribole ct al, decree authorizing the sale of certain real estate for the purpose of division. | James Sellers, ct al, vs. Annie w. Dal- las ct al. submitted for final decree
 Pratt Consolidated Coal company Vs. u. B. Musgrove, ct al, A. R. Dearporh l appointed guardian ad litem.
 Mrs. Lida c. Wells ct al vs Rhea wells submitted for final decree.
 Pratt Consolidated Coal company vs. l.. | R. Musgrove, administrator ct al. A. R'
 Dearborn was appointed guardian ad l litem.
 IIucian H. Cox trustee vs. Alice B'
 williams ct al. Bids were received in ac- cordance with a former decree which were opened at noon. A decree of refer enee was ordered to report as to the most acceptable bid.
 The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in probate court;
 M. R. Russell of Kimbrel and MISS
 Matte Mahan of Kimbrel.
 B. J. Ingram of Pratt City and Miss Savannah Robbins.
 Robert Morris of East Lake and Iis5 Mary Fincher of East Lake. J. NJ. Parker to Lula Roton. | J. R. Cock to Nellie Wall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
AN APPEAL IS ISSUED
 FOR MONEY FOR VULCAN

cial club held on Friday, December S. a resolution was adopted providing for the sale of the statue Vulcan, for 5000 to L. W Johns, who agrees to erect the statue, the sale taking effect December 2O at noon, unless the sum of s5000 be raised by popular subscription before that date, said S5000 being the amount re- quired to pay off the Indebtedness of the club and to erect the statue.
 Any one desiring to subscribe to thls fund may send their subscriptions to Jo- seph B. Babb, secretary of the Commer- cia1 club, or report said subscription to any one of the daily newspapers.
 "T. 1T. MOLTON, President
 Commercial Club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

A deal was closed yesterday whereby the Southern railway acquires the prop erty belonging to the Hardie estate oe- streets and First avenue and Morris ave nue.
 The price paid was s2450O0, of which s21o.o00 went to the estate and the re- mainder to Steiner brothers for one cor ner lot which they owned The road mas been trying for some time to complete the deal, but all the arrangements were not made until yesterday
 The property may be used for whole sale district and for team tracks for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
FIRST AVENUE PROPERTY
 FOR SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Southern. According to the plans dis cussed some time ago by the officials, some large warehouses may be erected on this property and leased to the Morris avenue merchants. The Southern will have side tracks leading to all these build ngs.
 A number of team tracks will prob ably be laid also. One of the officials in commenting on the property said that 1t would be an ideal place for team tracks, as it was convenient to the best paved streets and also to the large wholesale tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

The contract for the transfer of Vul- can, the iron statue from the Commercial club to Col. l.. W. Johns, was drawn up yesterday and signed by President Motion and the prospective buyer The provisions of the contract are that if the s5O00 necessary is not raised by the ciuo in ten days, the statue becomes the property of Colonel Johns for the con sideration of s2O00.
 The following notice was issued yester- day by President Notion;
 ITO the Public and especially to the
 Members of the Commercial club:
 At a called meeting of the Commer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Lillie Bauqh.

Lillie, the 14-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs John Baugh of Elkton, Tenn, died at Copelands inf1rmary yesterday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock. The remains were prepared for burial and sent to Elkton for interment They were accompanied by the parents. The deceased was niece of Robert H. Baugh of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Mrs. M. j. Cooley.

At her home in Greene Springs, Mrs. M. J. Cooley died yesterday forenoon- The funeral will take place from the late res idence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Ser vices will be held in the chapel of Elm wood cemetery, where the interment will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Location Still Unknown.

From the Chicago Tribune. Noah Fentz-I beg pardon but where have I seen you before? Adam Sawfox-You have the advantage of me. I don't remember ever having seen you anywhere before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

SIDEWALK SPACE ALLOWED.-May or Ward sent a communication to Chief wier notifying the police department to allow merchants to use three feet of the sidewalks for the display of toys, but for no other purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

BISHOP BECKWITH.-The engagement of Bishop Beckwth to confirm al St. Marks church tonight at o'clock, as an- nounced in the Church Record, has been changed to December F. at D. tn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
What It Really ,s.

From the Washington Star
 why are people so eager for famew Because" answered Senator Sorghum. 'in the majority of instances fame is one of the most profitable forms of ad-, vertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

CHURCH PROPERTY ASSESSED The old fumor of compelling churches to pay street improvement assessments is being revived. It is now stated by of- ficials, that unless the assessments levied against the abutting property of churches is paid within a limited time, that the property of the churches will be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send 1t to the Gawk Frgraying Co. Peoples phone 276
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

He was not identified as the man Ru- mors concerning other robberies in which it is alleged Wilson and his friend Trent were implicated have reached the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

FEED THE PRISONERS.-Pe chapter Daughters of the Confectionery, concluded their bazar last evening and the remains of the eatables, which con-
 of turkey soup was sent to the y jail and the prisoners were given eat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

MONEY REPORTED LOST.-M L.. Shannahan reported to the police last evening that he had been robbed of $50 or $50 In cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
CITY ITEMS

SHOT HIS WIFE-Aceordng to police reports Ed McY oung. q negro, shot his wife last night and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

NEGRO ARRESTED.-De Pat ton and Murphy yesterday arrested George Wier colored. and placed a charge of burglary and grand larceny against him. The negro Is accused of being ni- plicated in the robbery of Bates store on Second avenue. The officers state that they will have other people In custody, whom they allege were implicated in the deal