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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
loveIess Lives.

Again we notice how Jesus received this expression of affection. Men excuse their loveless lives by pointing to the strength of their purpose in fife Their pressing obligations and exacting demands leave little room for expression or even ap- preciation of any of the tenderer or more gracious qualities of mind or heart. Re- ticence Is exalted to a place of honor and cold and formal manner of well regulated life.
 But the example of Christ here, as so often, reverses the practice of men.
 None had ever so grand a purpose as He, none had ever so pressing obliga- tions or so exacting demands. Upon none have the issues at stake ever been so reaching, so supremely important. And yet there was room in the great plan of His life for scene so touching, for an appreciation of tenderness. But Jesus said, let her alone; why trample ye her? She hath wrought good work on Me. She hath done what she could; she hath annointed My body before hand for the burying, and verify I say unto you wheresoever the gospel shall be preache ed throughout the world world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken for memorial for her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Gray In Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 24.-(Specal) )-Henry R. Gray of Birmingham, candidate for lieutenant governor, spent yesterday in Huntsville and made many friends here. MT. Gray was pleased with the result of his visit and will probably return soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Willie Smith.

Willie Smith, the 1s-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, died yester- day afternoon at o'clock at 1928 Hunts vile avenue. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment Is to be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALSl
George B. Sheldon.

George B. Sheldon. 56 years of age. died yesterday noon at his residence on Sixty sixth street, East Lake. The deceased is survived by wife. two sons and three. daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Fourth of July Celebration.

On account of the above occasion. the Southern Railway will sell tickets at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 2 3 and 1; good returning until July 8, 1906. For further particulars apply at Southern Railway office. Birmingham. Ala. 6-21-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
THE WEATHER

Washington. Juno 24--Following Is the forecast for Alabama and Misslssippis Local showers Monday and probably Tuesday, cooler Monday night south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Inereases Capital Stock.

Mexico City, June 24.-The Mercantile bank of Vera Cruz has increased It's cap ital from two to three million dollars. The new shares are issued at premium of 55 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Heavy Rains Set In,

Mexico City, June A.-Heavy rains have set in here after a prolonged drouth, and 1t is thought the crops will be materially benefited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND YESTERDAY It is Lying on the Side of Red
 Mountain A MOST GHASTLY SIGHT Deceased Was White Man, But As Yet is Unidentified--Coroner
 Will Make an investigation Today.

About third the way up Red mountain, approximately where Nineteenth street. 1T 1t were extended, would cross the Twentieth street road. there lies the badly decomposed body of an unknown yhite man. It was found yesterday. Because of the absence of the coroner from town if will not be moved until this morning. Tho pooy was discovered by two Greek boys.
 some clue as to Identification may be iound when the cononer searches the pockets Of the man but yesterday 1t seems there was no authority for disturbing tho body. Only the coat, which was off. was examined but nothing found.
 Captain Johnston and Officer McCal,ur, Of the police force, as soon as they learned from two boys of their ghastiy discovery. went out to the spot yesterday afternoon and saw the body. They report the decom- position of the features has made such progress that identification if at all must be gained from the clothing, unless papers are found on the body.
 Dead for Weeks.
 The man has been dead for weeks. for there is nothing left on the grlnning skull but straight black hair to proclaim that the tenant of the moulding clothes was of the white race. The bones of the leg show above the shoe tops.
 The officers state that the body Is in such natural position as to suggest that the man had lain down to take a nap. He was lying on his stomach with the right foot slightly drawn up and tho face resting on the right arm the left curving above the head Several yards up the side of the hill were his hat and coat. The hat was a black Stetson felt, sold by the "The one price clothiers" The coat is of blue serge. The clothing on the body, white shirt, blue serge vest and dark striped trousers, black socks and high shoes.
 Officers informed.
 It was by accident that the policemen learned of the dead body. Officer Me- Callum was in Greek restaurant on Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street when the proprietor asked him what he would do if he found a dead man.
 Upon being questioned by the officer he then told him what the two boys who were in the restaurant at the time related to him. One of the boys, able to speak some English, then related his experience. He said he and his friend were out for walk over that part of the mountain when a man called to them, telling them to come and look at the dead man he had found The boys accompanied the poiice- man to the spot on the mountain where the body lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
PERSONAL

Fred T. Pope, chief electrician. Uni ted States navy, was in Birmingham yes terday.
 Dr. Charles Drennen has returned from Hot Springs and reports pr. D. Edward Drennen somewhat better.
 The many friends of Mrs. Charles T. Ivey of Montgomery. who for some weeks past has been at Dr. Lewis c. Morris sanitarium of this city for treatment, will be pleased to know that she is now better and is improving rapidly. Mrs. Ivey for a number of years lived in Bir- mingham She moved to Montgomery some ten years ago, and has made many friends there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let tie Gawk make your illustrations. Age.Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
Resident of Eufaula,

The subcommittee of the state demo- cratic executive committee having ruled that no man could be legally declared elected railroad commissioner from the Ninth congressional district on account of the residence of President B. B. Conner being in this district the entrance of Rob- ert J. Lowe in the race has been pret- ty generally discussedo in political cir cles.
 It is explained by Mir. Lowe that he is resident of Eufau1a in the Third congressional district which will not bar him from being declared a nominee if he receives a sufficient number of votes.
 While MT. Lowe has been in business in Birmingham for some time he has re- tained his citizenship at Eufaula, it is stated, where he has a large plantation and a permanent home.
 MT. Lowe returned from Eufaula yes- terday, where he has been for several days. He has begun an active campaign and his friends are confident of his sue cess In the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
GRAY |S MAKING
 ACTIVE CANVASS Has Returned from a Two
 Weeks Trip IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED Conner and Cunningham Joint Debate Matten--cunnlnoham etated Last Night That He Had Not
 Received Challenge.
IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED

Henry B, Gray candidate for leuteu- ant governor is now nsaleins an active canvass of the state. While he has not taken the stump he meets the people and Is receiving assurances of hearty support.
 ais Gray returned yesterday from a. two weeks canvass. On thle trip he Nisit- cd Selma, Unlontown, F'aunsdaae, De- mopolis, York, Livingston, Montgomery, Eufaula, Decatur and Huntsville. On Wednesday next he will visit oadsien and will proceed thence to make sys- tematio tour of North Alabama.
 'I am greatly encouraged by reason of the large number of men pfedging me their support" sadd Mir. Gray, "1n visiting several Important towns recently I have been assured of earnest support My friends in every part of the state arc doing good work for me-
 MT. Gray has received d note from H. s. D. Mallory, chairman Of the democratio executive committee, acknowledging the receipt of $40 the amount of his cam the first remittance 10 the state commit tee.
 Joint Debate Question.
 When questioned last night In refer ence to a challenge for joint debates from B. B. Conner, candidate for governor, Dr. R. NJ, Cunningham stated that he had not received any challenge from MT, Conner and declined to discuss the mat ter of a joint debate with MT. Conner.
 Mir. Conner when asked about the mat ter of a challenge said that he had sent two letters to Dr. Cunningham asking for four joint debates, he (Comer) to name time and place for two of them and Dr. Cunningham or his friends to name the other two.
 Dr. Cunningham will leave today for Brantley. where he will speak tomorrow morning. He will speak tomorrow night at Opp. He will be at Corralla Wednes- day and will speak at Andalusia Thurs day. He will return home the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-25
E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11

must be made known, to insure reIia-
bility Written notices should bear sig
nature and address.l
Military Euchre Party Mrs. John
McEniry, at her home, zoos Seventh
avenue, was hostess to tri-city ladies
yesterday afternoon at q pre-nuptial
military euchre party for Miss Alice p.
Kane of this city. Green and white
was the color scheme carried out with
beautiful effect by means of palms,
ferns and white asters. The library dec
orations were the national colors, and
the dining room was done in pro-
fusion of beautiful September flowers.
Six tables of euchre were played. and
the prizes-Haviland china plates
were awarded to Miss Margaret Pierr,
Mrs r. J. Bennett, Mrs. Joseph Nader,
Mrs. William Lillis. Mrs. c. d. Blynn.
and Mrs. F. w. Neils. After the games,
refreshments were served. Assisting
the hostess in receiving were Miss Mol
lie McEniry, Mrs. William McEniry,
and Mrs. E. A. Pierr. Miss Kane,
whose marriage to E. j. Hatch takes
place next week, is the honoree at a
number of parties this week and next.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Frank B. Heff-
ner, 1888 Nineteenth street, will enter
tain for her; Saturday evening the
Misses Frances Meltesen, Nell Halli-
gan, and Margaret Thielmann will give
dinner at the Tower. Monday Mrs.
John Devine, 2503 Sixth avenue, will
entertain and Tuesday evening Mrs. J.
H. Morrison, 9O5 Twentieth street, will
entertain for her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
NOT HIS PROPERTY
Elmer Oonahue's Envelope at
Station Contained Miss
ing Jewelry.
HELD NOW FOR THEFT
He and Hugh French Taken In for LiV-
cry Debt, Become Defendants
in Larceny Charges.

Elmer Donahue a Rock Island young
man, and Hugh French, boy haillng
from Chicago, went to a livery stable
last evening and secured a rig, giving
the name of another young man. They
failed to pay the livery charges, and
some time later Detective James Brinn
was notified He found the young men,
and held French, but Donahue got
away Donahue FASTENED TO send the
money to the livery barn by friend
but went near enough to see that his
messenger delivered the money This
led to his arrest.
Gaze Becomes More Serious.
This morning it developed that Don
ahue had more serious charge to
answer to, when Mrs. Brandle, who con-
ducts a boarding house on Thirty-first
street. near Fifth avenue. notified the
police that a young man who engaged
a room had made away with some jew
elry and clothing valued at about $45.
Inquiry showed that the two young
men held at the police station had in
their possession some of the missing
articles, and Mrs. Brandle identified
Donahue as the man who had taken
the goods from the house.
Securing the room in the morning,
young Donahue had returned in the af-
ternoon, entered the room of Homer d.
Hinkley, Mrs Brandles son, and taken
two gold chains, a gold watch fob. Il
couple of stick pins. and some clothing.
He was seen leaving the house with
the bundle About Sc in cash was also
missing.
The two young men were arraigned
before Magistrate Elliott this after
noon.
Pays Fine.
Maggie Murray yesterday afternoon
appeared before Magistrate Elliott and
was fined S. and costs for drunkenness.
She paid the fine and was released. John
p. Sexton states to The Argus that his
connection with the case was simply
that the matter was referred to him in
an official capacity as chief of police,
and that the girls mother deposited
jewelry to guarantee the daughters ap-
perance at the hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
OLD MILL Is
BEING RAZED
senal Removed to Allow Con-
struction of Moline Lock.

The noted old Sears mill on the old
dam at the north side of Rock Island
arsenal is being removed, to allow the
work of the construction of the new
Moline lock to continue. The old mill
was erected over so years ago by Da-
vid Is. Sears. one of the early residents
here. He operated it as a factory UNI
til he enlisted in the 9th Illinois in
fantry as a quartermaster, his sons,
David and William Sears conducting
the factory during his absence. Short
ly after he returned the family left the
island, and the old building for years
has been unused. 1t was one of the
first factories in this section. The old
dam is to be removed in the spring,
and Behnam's island, on which the
mill stands, will form part of the dam
for the lock channel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
Improves Studio.

The Smith studio. located on Second
avenue and Nineteenth street, has been
greatly improved in the way of having
secured the large double room immedi-
ately underneath old rooms, as recep-
ton rooms, which have been renovated
and furnished throughout in the most
comfortable. artistic and up-to-date
manner. A handsome golden oak stair
way leads to the skylight rooms, which
are also put in the very best practical
condition for the largely increasing
business of the establishment, together
with the new series of the celebrated
Voitgalander lens, and all the latest
electric light appliances for sittings at
night. Mr.. Smith is certainly in a po-
sition to do the very finest work, and
the studio now ranks among the best
west of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Irene Scholl has returned from
Chicago.
Warren H. Reck has returned from
an extended business trip to New
York
John Henderson returned home to-
day after 10 days visit at Clarinda,
Iowa.
William Duckworth of Milwaukee,
formerly of this city. is visiting friends
here today.
The Misses Sybilline Tulley and No
ma Powers, who have been the guests
of Miss Ellen O'Connor, have returned
to their homes in st. Louis.
E. c. Earl returned this morning
from sojourn up the river on the st.
Paul and will leave tomorrow for Indi-
annapolis for a visit with relatives.
Judge and Mrs. c. j. Searle and
children have returned from their
ranch in Buffalo Prairie where they
have enjoyed an outing of several
weeks.
Senator L. H. Marrerro, accompa-
MED by Rev. ]. F. Prim of New Or
leans, arrived in the city this morn
ing to attend the wedding of the form
er's son. They are guests at the home
of Hon. and Mrs. William McEniry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11

Miss Rose Meenan to Fred Potter of
Oakland. Cal, was solemnized this
morning at 8 o'clock at Sacred Heart
church by Rev. J. F. Lockney. Because
of the recent bereavement in the family
the wedding festivities were of very
quiet nature and participated in by
only the immediate family and friends
Miss Katherine Meenan, cousin of the
bride, and Conrad Meenan, brother of
the bride, were the attendants. Mr..
Potter is travelling storekeeper for the
Southern Pacific railway, and he and
his bride will make their home in Oak
land, Cal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
BOY SHOT In NECK
AND MAY NOT LIVE
Harry PohImann, 16-Year-OId DaVen
port Lad, Victim of Acct
dent.

Harry Pohfmann, 16-year-old West
Davenport lad. is probably fatally in
jured as a result of shooting accident
this morning. While shooting rats in
a barn near his home he and COM
panion started to descend from the hay
loft. Young Pohlmann, in handing
down the rifle, which was of 22-calibre,
instant it was discharged. The bullet
entered his neck and penetrated the
throat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
MRS. OTTO I'LL AND
WITHOUT MONEY
Woman Recently Awarded Several
Thousand Dollars in Charge of
Davenport Police.

Mrs. Ann Catherine Otto, well known
in this city through her long litigation
in which she sued her daughter, Mrs.
A. F. Schmid, to regain property, is in
charge of the police matron at the Dav-
export station. She shows symptoms
of mental decline and is nearly helpless
from physical infirmities. The authori-
ties are investigating to learn what has
become of the money she was recently
paid in this city by her daughter, none
of which can now be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

TSociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, Will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
Moline Contractor to Wed.-The mar

Moline Contractor to Wed.-The mar
rage of Miss Clara K. Ziegler of Rap
ids City to Albert Ed, ex-supervisor, of
Moline, will take place tomorrow even
ing at the home Of the prospective
bride. Miss Ziegler is music teacher
at Rapids City and Mr. Ed is con-
tractor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
For Farmers Carnival.

The petition of the committee of the
Central Presbyterian church in charge
of arrangements for the farmers carni-
val and manufacturers exhibit which
will be given during the week of the
Farmers National congress here, was
received, and permission to use As feet
of Fifth avenue south of the rink, and
the alley north of the rink, granted to
the committee for the week. The
property holders near the rink made
protest to use the street and alley for
the exhibition of live stock, but favor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
Third Wedding Anniversary.-Mrs.

Third Wedding Anniversary.-Mrs
S. S. Crompton of Moline, entertained
at dinner yesterday for her daughter,
Mrs. Winifred Sargent, in honor of
the third anniversary of her marriage
The dinner was given to the brides
maids and maid of honor, the Misses
Ada Hemenway of this city, Bertha
Bassett. Alice Wheelock, Florence
Kerns, and Frances Hemenway of
Moline. Enough wedding cake had
been saved to serve at the dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11
Welcome the Mayors.

A resolution was passed by the
council, extending to the mayors and
delegates who attend the convention
of Illinois mayors here Thursday and
Friday, a most hearty welcome to the
city. An invitation extended by May
or McCaskrin on behalf of the con-
vention, for the aldermen to attend
the sessions of the convention, was
unanimously received and accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11

Birthday Party-Yesterday after
noon Mrs. ]. Melgren of SIT Second
avenue. was pleasantly surprised by a
number of her friends in honor of
her birthday anniversary. The after
noon and evening was spent most en-
joyabIy. and she was presented with
many beautiful presents in honor of
the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11

An ordinance amending the one reg
ulating peddlers, transient traders,
clairvoyants and mediums. and in
creasing the license fees for these peo-
pie. and another amending the ordin-
ance prohibiting the running at large
of cattle and fowl, were presented and
laid over to the next meeting under
the rules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-11

ed the exhibition of implements and
produce, and withdrew their objection
to the exhibition of animals as far as
fowl are concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04

Following druggists supply
Hays Hsirhealth and Harhna
Soap in their shops only;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04

does not lc3l in the actua! number OF
victiE,S. In Il letter received at Los
Angeles from q f5":-er Los Angeles
man the writcS says in part:
This town is in awful shape. There
is rot Il single brick or stone building
standing, ana scores of fine residences
are in ruins. Fire broke out in the
business district right af:cr the shock
and burned dead and living alike.
There were three big three story hotels,
but, while all of them fell, only one
took fire. From the st. Rose they took
out nine bodies today. They found n
little girl in these ruins. she was un-
hurt, but very hungry and thirsty. hav-
ing been buried four days and nights.
The timbers had lodged so that they
protected her.
Cases of this kind have been numer-
Gus. There would undoubtedly have
been great many lives saved if they
could have been got ont in the first
twenty-four hours. but the task was so
great it was an impossibility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
RED WINE ON FLAMES.
When Water Gave Out, the Liquor
Won In Frisco Fire.

Red VINE. hundreds of gallons of it,
was used in the fight on the flames i'll
the Latin quarter on the slope of Tele-
graph hill in San Francisco, and the
wine won, says a special dispatch to
the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The only available water supply was
well dug half century ago. When
the flames seemed almost conquered
the pumps sucked air and the fire be-
gan to gain. The Italian residents
broke in their cellar doors, and barrel
after barrel of red Italian wine was
rolled out and their heads smashed in.
The bucket brigade then turned from
water TO wine.
Sacks were dipped in the wine and
used for beating out the fire. Beds
We're stripped of their blankets, and
these were soaked in the wine and
hung over the exposed portions of the
cottages, and men on the roofs drench-
ed the shingles and sides of the house
with wine. Until O'Clock in the morn