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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05

Estate and Insurance company, S42S2; Un- derwriters Real Estate and Rental com pany. a0646; Hughes & Booth. $l56s The furniture and fixtures were insured for sS000.
 The building cost something over s9O,00O, and was insured for $2O.OOO in four com panies. as follows: Phenix of Hartford shooo. Phoenix of Brooklyn, s5OO0; Sun of London, $500, and the Norwich Union of England. s50OO. All of these companies are represented here by W. B. Leedy X Co.,. who are also agents for the owners of the property, and will direct the repairing of the building.
 After the f1remen extinguished the blaze yesterday morning, they entered the building and made an examination. There was nothing that would lead to a conclusion as to how the fire started. It was decided that the blaze originated on the third floor, where large quantity of ammonia was stored. On the rear floor of the second story was stored a car load of matches. Very few of these were burned, however, and the fire Is not thought to have been from this source. Although the matches were thoroughly soaked, Chief Walton left a fire hose in the building all day yesterday to pre- vent any recurrence of the fire It was almost day when the firemen got their apparatus in good shape at the different stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05

beaten, shot, robbed and left for dead. He was later picked up In an unconscious condition and brought to his home in this city. where he died shortly after wards.
 Before being overpowered Almon shot Hale, who was left by his partners in the woods near by in a serious condition.
 He was brought to the county jail, where he fingered between life and death for some time but finally recovered
 As soon as he was able to stand trial Hale turned states evidence against the other members of the gang He was given a trial a few weeks ago and the jury stayed out only a few minutes before 1t brought in verdict of guilty and fixed the death penalty.
 Warden Evans said last night that Hale had been model prisoner and that he had given the guards trouble while he has been confined In the jail. He has eaten heartily since he recovered from his wounds. He is over six feet tall and a powerful specimen of manhood.
 Hale will be given an elaborate break fast and will be visited by several negro preachers. He has signified his desire to be baptized, which will be granted this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Miss keIso and Mir. Johns to Be Mar
 ried October 18

Announcement is made of the engage ment of Miss Margaret Kelso, daughter of James E. Keso, to MT. Wallace c. Johns. the wedding to be celebrated on Wednesday, october IS. at the residence of the bride in East Birmingham. Miss Kelso is a charming young woman of the blonde type, and is a favorlte in the so- cial circle in which she moves She Is a gifted musician MT Johns is associated in business with Green & Co., the under takers, and has host of friends in Bir- mingham. He Is a son of Col. l.. W Johns, who developed number of mines near Birmingham After the ceremony MT. Johns and his bride will enjoy honeymoon In the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
MRS. COOPER DIES.
Was Daugheter of MT. and Mrs. lame.
 A. Woods of Birmingham.

The many friends of MT. and Mrs. James A. Woods in Birmingham will be grieved at the news contained in the following:
 Shelbyville, Tenn, October Mrs. Sa rah Vance Cooper. wife of Ernest Cooper and daughter of MT. and Mrs. James A Woods of Birmingham. died at her home after a few weeks illness at p. m. yes terday. In all the relations of life she was one of the purest and noblest of wo. men, and was widely known throughout the state as one of it's brightest and most highly cultured intellects. Her death Is a shock to all Shelbyville and intelli- gence of 1t will be heard with regret 1T all parts of the state.
 Mrs. Cooper leaves many friends and relatives in Nashville. Columbia and in Washington and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
Miss Money Is Married.

Washington. October 4-Miss Mable Clare Money, youngest daughter of Sen ator and Mrs. H D. Money of Mississippi was married tonight to Dr. William Whitney Kitchen of Buffalo. N .Y.. at the Church of the Covenant Rev. Teu- his s. Hamlin, the pastor, performing the ceremony. The brides only attendant was Mrs. Tom Hall of New York, who acted as matron of honor. while the groom was attended by Lieutenant P. T. Magruder United States navy. The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her in marriage. The bride and groom left the city shortly after the wedding for short trip before settling in their home at Buffalo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
CONFERENCE WILL
 CONVENE TOMORROW
SOUTHERN OFFICERS OF SALIVA.
 TON ARMY WILL MEET IN BlR-
 MINGHAM FOR THREE DAYS. BRIG. DAMON TO LECTURE.

officers of the Salvation Army, which will convene tomorrow night and continue in session until next Sunday night will bring some of the most prominent off, cals of the army in the south to Birming- ham. With the exception of Louisiana and Mississippi, which are under the quarantine ban, every state in the south will be represented at the conference
 Major Berriman will preside over the session and number of addresses will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
The HerOiSm of
 Every Day Life

quality in human which makes the hero fs the quality which enables you to become resoute and steadfast in all may not have the op portunity wearing the heros wreath and receive the accamations of the public but you apply the hero qualities everyday life reaping just and sats factory results those visited the hero
 It is the policy of the Citizens Savings Bank age help you acquire the saving habit and experi ence teaches that it is the the who pays attention to small savings who becomes wealthy.
 Have an account with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
TakahIra Is Going Home.

Washington, October 4.-Mr. Takahira' the Japanese minister, expects to leave Washington about December 1, for Ja- pan, on six months leave of absence, the first he has taken In several years. In his absense MT. Eki Hioki, first sec- retary, will be charge d'affaires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
AN APPROPRIATION $1O,OOO ID SCHOOLS City Council Grants Request of
 Board of Education REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Treasurers Report for September Shows That City Is In Good Finan-
 cial Condition-volume Of
 Other Business.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

At a meeting of the City Council last night resolution calling for an appro- nriation of s10,O0O to the board of education was unanimously adopted. The money IS to be used for paying the salaries or teachers and for defraying other ex- Lenses. It is to be paid by October 1o'
 A volume of other business was trans acted by the council, which met shortly before s o'clock and held session or more than an hour The meeting was pre- sided over by Acting Mayor Cooper and there were only two absentees recorded.
 The finance commitaee, through Alder man Jones, recommended the payment of September bills, payrolls and conrac- tors estimates After these had been act ed on favorably the resolution making the appropriation for the school board was introduced and passed.
 The proposed changes in the plumbing laws were read by Alderman J. R. Cope land. and when it was proposed to emoody them into an ordinance the Acting Mayor said that a number of resquests hao been made to the Mayors office 10 nave them placed in the hands of a commlttee for at least two weeks. They were re- ferred to the police and sanitation com mittee. As the United States Wood Pre- serving company had agreed to give the city A release contract on certain work awarded it on Highland avenue, 1t was voted to reduce the bond of the com pany from $1OOOO to s50o0.
 Object to Flour Mill.
 Alderman O'Neill read petition from the residents of Eigth avenue between Twen- ty-first and Twenty second streets. They objected to a flour mill in the vicinity.
 Acting on a resolution. the council oe- cded to erect tool house at West End park and East End park. each to cost not more than s10.
 The following reports were submitted;
 The tax collectors monthly report Tor September was;
 Real and Personal tax,
 1JU4 ...............-..''@ "''"
 Real and Personal tax, u
 1905 . ................... lo,e5b si-S.o, ,'4o .Vo Merchants tax, 1904....$ oS.5o l. Interest on taxes ITO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
No Decision Reached.

Vienna, October 4-Dr. Baron Fejeryary the Hungarian premier. had another n- terview with the King-Emperor today. and 1t is reported that his majesty has not yet reached decision concerning a pninisfArial proarammA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
Walker Judqeship In statu Quo.

MontgomtA October 10.-(Special)- There Is nching new in the situation as to the office of auditor. The papers from Jasper asking that Auditor Sowell be named judge of the Walker law and equity court have not reached the gov ernor, and he has not taken the matter 1yr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
CONSUMPTION

Hope, fresh air, rest and Scott's Emulsion are the greatest remedies for con. sumption. Scott's Emulsion will always bring comfort and relief - often cure. Scott's Emulsion does for the con- sumptive what medicine alone cannot do. It's the nourish- ment in it that takes the pa tient in long strides toward health.
 SCOTT { BOVINE. .os Pearl ssr-s. Nsv ysst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
s2Os, ,7o415 1906, ,7o4.15
Miscellaneous Committee.

We recommend that the Grocers' asso- citation be relieved from paying license during the year 1905.
 Petition of R. D. Cronk, the manager of the Birmingham Hotel, for saloon license be allowed.
 Petition of J. H. Sims for saloon license. Eighth avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, be disallowed.
 Petition of Fred Zimmer and E. Hart for saloon license be allowed.
 Petition of J. O. Began for saloon H. cense be allowed.
 Petition of Mir c. D. Shindler for sa- loon license at 1901 Second avenue be allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
Fire Committee.

The following bids were received for the erection of two fire stations, one in Ninth ward and one in Sixth ward:
 Jesse l.. Burns, $27720O; E. C. Carlisle, s29OO.OO: Gibson Building and Investment Co, $305000
 The bid of Jesse l.. Burns was accepted, he being the lowest bidder.
 Chief Walton was instructed to notify the contractor to begin work at once on the Ninth ward station, same to be built in the northwest corner of Behrens' park facing on Eleventh street.
 The following resolution was introduced in the report of the judiciary committed:
 Be it resolved by the Mayor and Al derinen of Birmingham, That from the first of January, 1906, no license shall be granted to any person to carry on the business of selling spirituous, vfnous or malt liquors on the east side of Twenty fourth street from Avenue A to Ave- me C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05

S49S9.O9 : S4,9S9.09 Public bond improvement fund Balance Sep. 1, 1905. .s165, ,4l5.36 Proceeds sale bonds.. 5,62l.91 Collection of assm'ts.. 35,666.SS Estimates paid. $23,472. 70 Balance .. S183, ,231. .75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
THE WEATHER

Washington, October <-Forecast fo Alabama: Fair Thursday and Friday, ex cept occasional showers in extreme sou thern portion; light northeast to eas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
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Treasurers Report.

Treasurers Report. The treasurer's report for September was:
 General fund Balance Sept 1, 19o5...$ 24sIo.ol Receints ... 39,0O5.70 Merrants maid s2O, ,2O6.Sl Bond interest paid lz'zlo'W Balance in New York. lo'ov.v Balance in Birmingham l4'9osoo
 639S1.27 63,9S1.27 Schol bond fund Balance Sept. l. 1905. ...s S4,9S9.09 Contractor,s estim. pd. s14 62 Ralance 70,335 AT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-05
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation, as re ported by the weather bureau for selec southern stations during 24 hours endnl at 10 a. m. Preeip
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Office hours from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
 every day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
FOR PROSECUTOR.

The Withdrawing of Harley Whitcra from the Prosecutors
fight leaves the field clear for E. D. Ricketts, for the Repub
can nomination This brings back the old fight of three
years ago. Ricketts, against McBroom. more bitter pol
cal waged in Hooking County than that
The fight started by anderous articles appearing in
the Adelphi Border concerning McBroom The Logan
papers got into it heavy set and the job presses worked
night and day. eadng charges and counter charges in
circular letters McBoom won but the feeling brewed has
never ceased its omentng We sorry forced
into such contest newspaper and hope such will never
be the circumstances again Both have families, upon
whom the sanderou charges do not fall gracefully Each
has his relatives that stand by him. and fight for him. into
whose personalities pour heavily We hope to hear Of
none such again. Draw the lines qualifications law
yers That is manly The people dont anything about
your dirty linen Which will make the best prosecutor the
best servant of the people. Has McBroom made good
Prosecuting Attorney? Will Ricketts, make better? That
is what the people interested in Punish crime;
money to the county, fill the Office becomes lawyer
That DONE and the people can ask no more.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
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THE SHERIFF FIGHT.

That there the interest centered the contest o
Sheriff in the Republican ranks is not denied Cap. W. j.
Ryan, E. P. Armstrong J. r. Smith and Arthur Thomas
are the candidates Each claims his merits when it comes
the general election Cap Ryan served in that Office four
years ago. and made the best Shes Hooking County
ever had and not now it claimed by his will has he
asked for this position His friends insist that
the materials mentioned strong and that Cap. must
run to fill up the breech
j. r. Smith the leader of his party in this county,
but for some years has been heard Of He gave
good drubbing when he running things but
will see to it that he is not any
Chuck Armstrong is hoss when it comes to fighting
body against him. He is alledged to be the organ
zation candidate His enemies say he has always fought
Republicans in every campaign Chuck laughs and says
that is all the why he should be nominated for that
is true many Democrats under obligations to him and
will support him at the general election.
Arthur Thomas of Murray City, is also candidate for
Sheriff We have not the pleasure of his acquaintance but
him Saturday the of Logan, and will say
this much he is very handsome fellow and presents
manly stalwart appearance
Let the war wage. We will watch.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
THE VICE OF GAMBLING.
1t is the Greatest Evil of the Age, Among
the Rich and Poor Alike.

OF all the vices that afflict the
race it is doubtful if any vice is
more demoralizing than the vice of
gambling for it impoverishes the
mind and the morals as well as the
purse. A press dispatch tells of a
raid recently made on a New York
poolroom in which some twenty
women. were found among the
patrons. They are described as
9well dressed" "most of them
married. lone whitehaired
grandmother" and one "the wife
of millionaire" 1t happens to
be women this time, but the papers
are full of such items in which
men are the principals. Until a
few years ago lotteries were char
tered in some OF the states and
permitted to use the mails, and 1t
is but a few months since the
guessing contest was prohibited.
Even now lotteries are licensed in
some European nations and in
some Of the republics of South and
Central America. Missouri has
just put an end to licensed betting
on horse racing and Ohio did the
same thing a year earlier. The
stock exchanges are still permit
ted to rob the unwary but recent
Investigations are awakening the
public conscience and these ex-
changes will sooner or latter be
compelled to purge themselves OF
their speculative features.
The evil Of gambling, in what.
ever form it may appear, is that il
cultiyates desire to get some
thing for nothingtand substitutes
the law of chance for Gods law OF
"reward earned by service.
Some bad habits effect only the
body, at least in their beginning,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13

calling for seperate efforts, but
the movement ls to get back to
the people, to put the radical and
progressive element in more COM
plete control that there may be
united, harmonious effort for the
campaign OF 1908. The purpose
is to be in at the bottom, letting
the rank and file have a voice in
the national convention by writing
the platform at home for the ma
tional convention to o'rdtify.
Mr.. Bryan said he was not try
ing to head a faction or to change
the organization further than
that he wanted the progressive
men of the party to take the lead.
The conservatives, he said, had
dominated the last national con-
vention, and the party had met
with defeat. He believed the
rank aud file of the voters were
for progression and radicalism If
need be. Mr.. Bryan continued: !:
"The work should begin at the
primaries and every Democrat
should vote. 1t remains with the
rank and file Of the Democratic
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
the Party's Welfare at Heart.
feat at the Hands of the People.
Purpose Of the Plans Are Begin the Bottom
tion from the Rank File. Defy Storms. si

party to say what the party's
course shall be. No one will for
a moment doubt the course which
will be adopted by the rank and
file of the party if they avail
themselves of the duty to register
their preference at the primaries.
But a systematic effort will be
necessary in order that Democrats
will be impressed with the impor-
tance Of participating in their
party's councils. ~
"The enemies Of good govern
ment, the beneficiaries OF class
legislation. act as one man with
unlimited means at their disposal.
The people have only their votes
and they must cast them together
or suffer defeat. Democrats who
believe their party should be a
party of the people haye it
in their power through systema-
tie organisation 10 80 shape their
parties policies and govern Its en-
yirorments for the campaign
that II with command the support
Of all men who have. grown weary
OF the actions made by special in
terests."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
HE NAMES 'EM ALL.
One Big BIoke Sits in His Cool Wine Cellar
i'm Cincinnati, and Yields the Sceptre.

qualified and best known fellow
citizens for the different offices,
especially the candidates for the
legislature. The Legislation of the
last ten years is so honeycomed
with evil, that only capable and
courageous men will be equal to
the task of reforming it.
The test men in each county
should be cent to the State Con-
vention to select the State ticket
and make y platform that will pst
in issue the legalized grating and
extravagance that is now filling
the municipalities, counties and
courts with scandals. On such g
platform Ohio can be won from
the spollers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13

but gambling Immediately. attacks
the will and undermines the char
acter. 1t is heart disease and
paralyzes ones energy. The man
whosbecomes addicted to this vice
soon ceases to be a producer be-
cause he can not content himself
with the slow returns of legitimate
effort; then he neglects those de-
pendent upon him and was tes that
which he has already accumulated.
By this time he is ready to go a
step further and use trust funds
and cheat those whom he entices
into game. Some times the
cheating is done with loaded dice
or marked cards; some times by
shells and slight of hand; some
times it is done on larger scale
by grain corners, wash sales or by
the manipulation of stocks. After
swindling comes disgrace and
often suicide. Nothing but
higher ideal will prevent one's
falling into the habit and nothing
but moral regeneration will restore
one who has fallen into the habit.
No malady is so difficult to cure as
one that attacks the will. Parents
ought to warn their children
against gambling; ministers ought
to warn t h Ell r congregations
against it, and newspapers ought
to point out it's evils to their read
ers. Only when one is willing to
give to society dollars worth of
service for a dollars worth of pay
and is as careful to give good
measure as he is to demand good
measure is he on solid ground.
An honest purpose begets honest
methods and the two give peace of
mind and the best, assurance Of
success in every walk of life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13

tion. Itjdoes not mean that those
who exert themselves to secure a
good platform will be bound to
support a bad platform-that is a
question which each must deter
mine for himself-but it does
mean that the democratic plat
form shall give voice to the pre-
vailing sentiment of the demo-
cratic party, and that the purity
shall take the country into it's
confidence. The pledge proposed
is a primary pledge--because the
people speak at the primaries.
The national convention is attend
ed by delegates and each delegate
represents tens of thousands of
democrats. The state convention
is also attended by delegates, and
these represent thousands of demo-
Gratis. The county conventions
are, as a rule, attended by dele
gates, and these in turn represent
hundreds of democrats. At the
primary the veters speak for
themselves; there democracy has
its citadel.
"When the work of organiza-
tion is sufficiently advanced, a
time can be set for the meeting of
the members in their various To-
callties. The members of this
organization, while pledged to
but one thing-namely, attendance
upon the primariss-are urged to
cooperate among themselves for
the supportr--of every effort put
forth to eliminate corruption in
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13

"Mr. Bryan has been in receipt
of a multitude of letters since the
election urging organization for
the campaign of 1908. The rank
and file of the party are ready to
begin the fight; they only await a
plan of cooperation, This plan
has been under consideration for
some weeks and is herewith sub
mitted.
'Let each democrat pledge
himself to attend all of the pri-
maries of his party to be held be-
tween now and the next democrat
ic national convention, unless un-
avoidably prevented, and to use
his influence TO secure clear,
honest and straightforward dec
laration of the party's position on
every question upon which tho
voters of the party desire to
speak.
"This plan does not involve the
writing platform in advance of
the primaries; it does not rest up
on the paramount Importance of
any one issue. 1t recognizes the
right of the democratic voters to
control the policy of the democrat
ic party, and to determine it's pos
ition upon public questions. 1t
also recognizes the Importance of
honesty and sincerity in politics.
"This proposition will appeal to
all who believe in the rule of the
people--to all who are willing
that the majority shall govern in
party management and in the na-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-04-13
THE TWO GREATEST PREACHERS.
Roosevelt and Bryan Are Certainly Preaching to the
Largest Audiences.

If asked who were the two
greatest preachers of the day we
would be compelled to name Theo-
dore Roosevelt and William j.
Bryan. They are certainly
preaching to the largest audiences
including those whom they reach
through. the public press. Not
only that, but their preaching is
OF a pre-eminently practical char
actsr. 1t steers clear OF theologi-
cal and ecclesiastical lines, and
deals with the great fundamentals
OF religion and morality. They
are preaching, too, substantially
the same gospel--that Of human
brotherhood, honesty in private
and public life, the sanctity of
the domestic relations, the duties
Of good citizenship, fairness to all
and a square deal" for every
man.
We have just read Mr.. Bryan's
able speech before the Alumni As
sociation Of Syracuse University
in the Hotel, Astor, New York.
1t is a timely address and abounds
in sentiments which will commend
themselves to the best people Of
the nation, regardless of party,