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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
Old "copperheadp in Trouble.

Moses Stannard of Madison, Conn,
who is about IS years old, was a de-
PENDANT in a civil suit in the court
Of common pleas at New Haven the
other day. During the civil war he
was "copperhead" and raised con-
federate flag on his house in the north
ern part of the town. The action led
to his arrest and his Imprisonment
for a time in Fort Lafayette.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
OLDEST IN UNITED STATES.
Beifry of ST. Peters Church. IN Ia
coma, Washington.

BETTY OF OF TctS'
coma, Washington.
The oldest belfry in the Uniteu
States and one Of the Oldest churcn
towers in the world is the spire OF 81
Peters Protestant Episcopal church
in the outskirts of Tacoma.
The church supplies also what Is
perhaps the first case on record IN
which a congregation selected a oel
fry and built the rest Of the church
around it. Although the spire is
made entirely of wood, IL is now IOO
years old, and will probably be, stand
ing when many comparatively new
iron and steel belfries have been
razed.
Forty years ago the pioneers of Ia
coma organized a church society. They
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
A Guide for rramps.

A Sussex (Eng) magistrate and
guardian stated that owing to the in
PRODUCTION of stone pounding and the
system of keeping casuals two days,
the tramps at Cuckfield workhouse
had been reduced by more than half.
Tramps had way of putting up no
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

A PENNSYLVANIA town of 5000 inhab-
itants has just erected its first church.
though II has been in existence for 1870
years Evidently It has had no occa-
sion to pray for its mayors and alder
men in public.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The father of triplets was on fish
ing trip when they were born, twelve
days ago. and It is said that when he
reached home the other day and learn
co the news he was quite surprised.
That seems quite plausible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The esteemed Boston Herald de-
clares that few OF us realize what a
vast amount of poverty there is in
this country" The Herald must have
been looking over the newspaper
bunch pretty closely.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
iron Llahter Than MoAA

An iron ship weighs 81 per cent
less than a wooden one of the same
dimensions. and will carry lis TONS
OF cargo for every 100 tons carried NV
the wooden ship, both loaded IN ne
same draft of water. e
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

An English actress has recently
made 100000 specializing in stocks.
She says she did 1t all without the aid
of tips" Moral: Always beware Of
tips" on stocks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The Chicago Journal devotes about
column to communication seeking
to prove that love is a Magician
which reveals hidden beauties" ANY
man who has been in love knows all
about that trick. Tell us something
new.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Mystic signs along the roadsldes."
tees, Understood by their class, to the
effect that such and such a work.
ncuse is bad one; don't go there"
Other guardians stated that mystic
signs had been observed along the
roadsides.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

A Chicago physician says that
drunkards are diseased and suggests
means for curing them. The trouble
is that a good many OF them have
no desire 70 be cured.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Thirty-two babies we're born in two
days to families of working men en-
ployed at the Carnegie steel plant at
Homestead, Pa. The stork was work
ing over time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The New York Sun says: "A poet
comes to us now and then. We mean
= real poet who has the stun" But
even real poets have become so used
to hearing their productions referred
to ~ "stufr" that this win not discour-
age them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The princess who has been selected
for King Alfonso is several months
User than he, and the records can't be
doctored. Being a princess has draw
backs. too.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Mems pockets are to be made deep
er and wider this season. This looks
like a neat stroke of sarcasm on the
part of the tailors.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Lille Devereux Blake has discov-
cred that 1t was ounce instead OF
an apple which Eve gave Adam. No
wonder trouble followed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Boston, according to the Herald, "is
getting exceptionally healthy" People
who can survive a steady diet of
beans, brown bread and Goldfish must
be painfully healthy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

An Alabama editor has been APP
pointed convict inspector in that
state. Glad to see the profession rec
ognized on any terms.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

King Edward has given up the
white vest habit. and this country
may now be expected to hew to his
clothes line.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
IN THE NATURAL WAY.

During session OF the Supreme
court of Maine at Augusta teSious
and complicated real estate case had
pretty nearly worn out the patience
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The New York World says paint
is a sure sign of prosperity" But so
many girls viii put out the sign, re-
CARELESS.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Customs officials might find dificul-
ty In proving that frogs legs are "a
nonessential article" They are GER
tainly essential to the frogs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

French undertakers prey on dead
Americans. Well, unlike hotel keepers
and others, they have no chance at
live ones.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Pooh, that's nothing compared to
London" replied Mr.. Edwardes. 1--WE
have boys here who will get up the
inside of chimney for sixpence."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

President Roosevelt might find quite
number of 100000 men" if he were
to take them at the estimate of their
wives.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Unfortunately for Sir Thomas, the
British cannot build yachts as well
as they can play checkers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

1t now costs sS2,5OO to get into the
New York Stock Exchange Often
costs more than that to get out again.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

IDAHO

Acid plus salt makes life, according
% Prot. Loeb. But you have to know
the recipe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Two New York detectives are
rumored to have "spurned bribes."
Evidently misprint for "urned"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Henry James says the American girl
Is elusive Not If the boy comes with
theater tickets.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Commander Peary has 100000
ship, and hopes he is man of the
proper figure to sail II.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The Berliners are playing poker to
beat the band. Another American In
vasion, no doubt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Counting the four-legged variety
only, the census bureau found in this
country 47,S29,517 hogs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

The New York Evening Post con
fesses to atrabiliarity Only those
have 1t who own dictionaries.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Chicago has whistling choir How
does the tenor ever resist the tempta-
ton, when the soprano Fuckers?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10

Massachusetts, now proposes to tax
cats. This bill should include the sort
that play in our back yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
cartsr-McTyiere Wedding.

Yesterday afternoon at 1 clock at the home of the brides mother, Mrs E. A. Carter on Fountain Heights, Miss Fanny Carter was married to Dr. Holland N. McTyiere. The ceremony was impressive ly performed by the Rev J. H. Mccoy, assisted by the Rev. Frank M. Bran don.
 The parlors of the Carter home were beautifully decorated. Only a few inti- mate friends and relatives were present. Dr. and Mrs. McTyiere were the recip- ients of many handsome wedding gifts from friends throughout Alabama.
 Immediately after the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. McTyiere left for Washington where they will be present at the inau- guraton. They will also visit several points of interest in the east and north. On their return from the bridal journey Dr. and Mrs. McTyiere will be at home to their friends at the home of Mrs. Carter on Fountain Heights.
 Dr. McTyiere is the son of Col. and Mrs. w. c. McTyiere of Bessemer and is a practicing dentist at Ensley, where he is well and favorably known. The bride is an accomplished artist and is ex- ceedingly popular with her large circle of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Free to Weak Men
Send Your Name and Address Today. You Can Have Trial Treat
 ment Absolutely Free.

We will gladly send to anyone. free of charge. a trial treatment of our wonder full treatments for the cure of men who are suffering from nervous debility, loss of vitality, vital weakness. unnatural drains at night. varioeele. and all the evil results of early indiscretions: also stric- ture, blood poison in the first, second or third stage, and all other venereal or pri- ate diseases of men.
 We feel it a waste of time and space to go into details to tell you what these wonderful remedies have dor, for others. The quickest way to convince you that the remedies will do all that we claim for them is to have you give them a trial. As the old saying Is. the proof of the pudding is in the eating"
 We earnestly and sincerely ask you to write to us at once, and on receipt of your letter we will immediately mail you a trial of the remedies, and a sufficient quantity to convince you that this treat ment is what you have so long looked for in vain, and a treatment that will quickly restore you to your full manly strength and vigor. Simply send your name and address to the Interstate Remedy Co.,. 112 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich. and we will gladly send you, absolutely free. a trial treatment, with full directions as to it's use.
 NOTE-The above Is indeed a fair and liberal offer. as the doctors connected with the Interstate Remedy Go. are skill cd and experienced specialists. 2-1-tf-wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
 BUILDING NEW ROAD IN THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

The advent of the spring weather has caused revival of interest in East Lake. Improvements are being made at the summer resort and oy the time it is warm enough to c1en a number of new attractions will be completed.
 Among other things a miniature rail road is to be built around the lake. The preliminary survey has been made and the company has a corps of engineers out perfecting them. The actual work of laying the tracks will begin in a short time and then Birmingham will have a new railroad Spur tracks will be built into the various industries in East Lake park, such as the laughing gallery, the boat house, the figure "s," the merry go- round, and the theatre.
 The road will be several miles long and will be slag balasted and have engines of sufficient capacity to haul the heavy loads over the hills and valleys sur rounding the margin of the lake No freight except human freight will be handled on this road
 The line of attractions in the theatre this summer will be better than those of last season. The contracts are being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
REGULAR SESSION
 OF CITY COUNCIL
THAT PLUMBING ORDINANCE IS DOOMED SEEMS FoREGoNE coNcLuSIoN-STANDiNG COM MITTEE WILL MEET TODAY.

The regular semi-monthly meeting Of the city council will De held tonight at 7:SO o'clock in the council chamber at the city hall. The meeting will probably decide the fate of the plumbing ordi- nance, which has been pending for seV- eral weeks before the council The pro- posed legislation is now in the hands of the judiciary committee, whore it was referred on the afternoon before the last regular meeting of the council. The pro- posed ordinance will probably die in the committees hands, or rather be pigeon holed by the committee But at the meet ing tonight some member of the city council may want to know why report has not been framed on the ordinance, and may want to discuss it, but this is not probable.
 Mayor Drennen, in an interview, says that majority of the members of the city council. in his opinion, are opposed to the ordinance, and therefore it stands but lttIo chance to be adopted tonight, even though a favorable report should be made on it by the committee.
 The street committee [. cts at noon to transact such business that may come before it. During the afternoon other standing committees will hold meetings.
 It is expected that the police and sani- tation committee, of which Alderman w. R. Gum of the fifth ward is the chair man, will make report on the petition of the Southeastern Tariff association which asks that me electrician appointed by them some time ago be confirmed by the city council as city electrician and thereby given police powers.
 Then the finance and the fire and water service committees may make joint re- port on the matter of increasing the fire department in order that Birmingham fire insurance may be rerated
 After tonight Mayor Drennen will have but three more regular meetings of the city council to preside over, inasmnch as his term of office as mayor expires on the first Wednesday night in May. Then May Ward assumes the municipal reins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01

signed for a number of first-ciass summer amusements.
 Bradley Sannder who is largely inter- ested in the company was busy yester- day signing with various people seeking concessions Among other things he se- cured a vitascope house which will be a new attraction and one at which the best that Is going on will be exhibited.
 Everything in general will show on i'm provement. Last year everything was new and there were some hitches, but this year things will run smoother
 If the present fine weather continues it will not be long before the lake will be opened and the fast schedule on the cars will be commenced. This year the car schedules will be arranged as to accommodate the public better than ever before
 When the weather become a few de- grees warmer people will naturally turn faces toward the lake and the pleasure to be found there.
 The boat service this year on the lake will be improved somewhat, and some new and better boats will be built and placed on the lake as early as possi- ble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
BASKETBALL GAMES
 FOR BOYS AT Y.M.C.A
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL TEAMS WERE LOSERS IN THE FIRST OF THE SERIES.

The opening games of the school bas- ketball league were played before an enthusiastic audience. The galleries were full of "rooters' of both sexes, the high school having the majority, if noise was any evidence.
 The first game was started at 4 o'clock between University High school and Y. M c. A. Juniors The game was close from the first Sevier, tie tall forward of the University scored a pretty goal after a team pass, but tho defense work of both sides was too close for much scoring Harris of the Y M. C. As threw three field goals. Mudd scored foul goal and Hening and Snow eaci. threw one double pointer. The game ended 12 to g. fin favor of the Y. M. c. A. Juniors.
 In the High School-Classical game the excitement was great during the first ten minutes. The Classical school was out classed in experience, but they played q plucky game and fought hard. De Bardel- eben. Hagood and Porter are tall, ath- letic-looking fellows and will later give a fine account of themselves At present, however, the high school has the best team work, and after the first few minutes scored frequently. Cobbs and Currie divided the honors with the guards Cobbs threw five field goals and Currie three. Lucke made four foul goals out of six chances. The game resulted in a score of 22 to in favor of High School. Henry Chaisell refereed and Walter
 
 The games next Tuesday will be be- tween University high school and Clas- scal school also the high school against the Y. M. c. A. Junions. and will be played at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
OUTLINE PLAN FOR
 JEFFERSON HOTEL
Company IS Incorporated with
 $l25,000 Capital Stock
TWELVE STORY BUILDING
w. H. Woodward Is President, F. D. Nabers Is Vice President and Frank Nelson, Jr., Is Secre-
 tary and Treasurer.

The Jefferson County Construction company. organized to build the new ho- tel at Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. filed articles of incorporation yes- terday in the office of the probate judge A meeting of the stockholders was held in the office of Brown Bros. & Co., yes terday. at l o'clock. when the organiza- tion was perfected by the election of the following:
 fresident-W. II. Woodward.
 Vice President-F. D. Nabers.
 Secretary and Treasurer-Frank Nell son, Jr.
 The capital stock Of the company is $125,O0o. The papers show that w. H.. Woodward has 120 shares of the stock, Frank Nelson and F, D. Nabers have 100 shares each The stock has par value of Sl00. The hotel is to cost about S600- coo, and 1t is understood that the capital stock will be increased when the money is needed.
 Wilson Brown and MT. Woodward will leave today on a trip to the east, and will visit a number of large cities look ing at hotels and getting general infor- nation relative to the enterprise in hand.
 The hotel is to be twelve stories high, and the lot it is to occupy is 100x14o feet. The entire building will be utilized for hotel purposes. The hotel will be known as the Jefferson and will be one of the handsomest in the south
 The incorporators propose to make 1t much finer hotel than the Piedmont in Atlanta, which is one of the most mod ern in the south. The company will run the hotel and will employ a manager with a large salary and probably an in- terest in the profits of the hotel.
 It is generally said that Birmingham is much in need of a new hotel. The pres ent hotel accommodations are made quate, All winter the hostelries have been crowded. The new hotel will be a strong drawing card in securing large conventions. for in the past the chief ob- jection conventions had to coming to Bir- mingham was that the hotel accommoda- tions were inadequate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
No New Developments In Case of Ex.
 Mayor of North Birmingham.

The arrest of James L. Cole, ex-mayor of North Birmingham, on the charge of embezzlement has failed to bring forth any new development Mr Cole made the required s2,OOO bond without hesi- tancy, and 1t Is understood that he is very anxious for an early hearing of the case
 The indictment against Mir. Cole ls said to be the outcome of the negotiation for the sale of bonds for the purpose of erecting an electric light and water plant for the city of North Birmingham sev- eral years ago. The friends of Mir Cole claim that the charge preferred against him results from local politics. Mir. Cole has so far refused to make a statement of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
NEGROES STILL GLAD
 TO BE IN BIRMINGHAM
Men Charged With Murder of Miss Bloodworth Will Remain
 Here Until May.

There are no new developments in the arrest of John Collier and Harvey Smith the two negroes who are in the county jail charged with killing Miss Belle Bloodworth at New Decatur January 1.
 The two negroes who were brought to Birmingham Monday afternoon by spe- cal Officer Lance, and locked up in the county jail, still seem i'll at ease. They express d wish to remain in jail in Bir- minsham rather than be carried back to New Decatur, just at this time.
 According to Mr. Lance the negroes will not be carried back to Morgan county until the circuit court of that county, which has the criminal jurisdic- ton, meets in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
To Be Hanged March 10.

The attorneys for Jud Braham. who Is condemned to be hung on March 10 for killing his sweetheart. Minnie crenshaw at Pratt City. will carry the petition of the negro 10 Montgomery, Friday Bra ham asked that his sentence be commit ed to life imprisonment. and his attor- neys will urge upon Governor Cunning ham to extend executive clemency. Bra ham has received number of letters to be sent to the governor asking that his sentence be commuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
WILL REPORT ON
 HEAT AND LIGHT
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CONTRACTS WITH B. R.. L. & p. co. REGARDING GAS, ELECTRIC
 lTY AND HEAT MET WESTERLY.

The special committee composed of five members of the city council appointed several weeks ago 10 take up the matter of0the contracts existing for supplying gas, electricity and steam heat to con sumers in Birmingham held a meeting yesterday morning in the office of the mayor.
 The meeting was held behind closed doors but 1t is understood that in the report which will be handed in to the city council tonight the committee will score the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company.
 It is said that the committee will report that the gas and electricity furnished by the company is charged for at a high price, and that the quality supplied for domestic purposes is not the very best that can be obtained.
 That the special committee wants fur ther time for a complete investigation, however seems without doubt. The mem bers of the committee have studied the question at length. but 1t is said that they are not in a position to make final report.
 The resolution providing Tor the special committee was introduced by Alderman Walter Moore of the Fourth ward, sev- eral weeks ago and was unanimously adopted. The mayor was authorized to appoint the special committee, and he did so immediately. The special commit tee Is composed of:
 Mayor Drennen, as chairman.
 Alderman George B. Ward, of the Sec ond ward.
 Alderman Robert H. Thatch of the Seventh ward.
 Alderman B. H. Cooper of the Fifth ward
 Alderman Walter Moore, of the Fourth ward
 Four members of the special commit tee are said to have attended the meet ing held yesterday afternoon.
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