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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22


Last night about 8 o'clock four white
men were found digging near big sweet
gum tree In Hamilton's pasture, about a
mile from the city. An officer went to
the scene, and one of the men had dis
appeared, Two of the others jumped be-
hind tree. The man left standing near
the place where the earth had been
thrown up refused to reply to any of the
questions put to him, Tho officer found
five trenches about two feet deep, about
three feet wide and about thirty feet
long. -Four of the trenches formed
square through which the fifth had been
run down the middle. A big round hole
had been dug just outside the square
What the purpose of the diggers could
have been unless they have reason to sup
post some hidden treasure lies near is not
known. Other officers went to the scene,
but the diggers had gone, leaving only tho
upturned earth to solve the mystery of
their quest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
PURITY CONFERENCE.
New Organization Is to Hold Meeting
In Chicago.

Chicago, August 21--A national purity
conference under the auspices of the Ma
tional Purity federation, is to be held in
Chicago October Oil. The call says:
"rhe time IL ,tpo for united, national
effort to be directed against the organized
traffic in virtue
The object of the federation is ito
unite in national cooperation all the
forces in the United States that are strlv-
ing to promote purity in the life of the
Individual, in social relations and in fam
lily life by preventive, rescue. educational.
reformatory law enforcement. and legis-
lative lines of effort"
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TEBBETTS NAMES
TEAM FOR SEA GRIT
One Birmingham ManIncIuded
in the List
RULE MADE ON COTTON GINS
Attorney General Holds They Are Not
Cotton Manufacturing Plants-Fri-
day VIII Be Cunningham
Day In Butler County.
RULE MADE ON COTTON GINS

Montgomery, August 81 --(Special.) -Wil-
liam F. Tebbetts, inspector of rifle prac-
tice on the staff of Gen. Louis V. Clark of
the Alabama National Guard, has an
nounced the rifle team to represent Ala
bama at the Sea Girt, N. J., shoot, the
date of the Alabama contest being set on
September L. 1906. The makeup of the team
is sent out by Major Tebbetts from his Of
flee at Mobile It is as follows:
Maj S. T. Wescott, Montgomery, artil-
lery
Capt. Henry Franelich, cavalry.
Capt. W. L. McCaa Admission, inspec-
tor rifle practice, Third regiment.
Capt. ]. L. Daniels. Talladega, Third
regiment.
Lieut. R. E. Mabry. Birmingham. Third
regiment.
Capt. s. G. Pelham. Admission, Third
regiment.
sargt. Charles Jones. Florence. Third
regiment.
Captain Peacock, opelika, inspector of
rifle practice, Second regiment.
Capt H w. Taylor, Montgomery, staff
Second regiment
Private Collier, Tuscaloosa, Second reg
iment.
Corp. ]. B. sudduth, opelika. Second
regiment.
Private Hope, Union Springs. Second
regiment.
Capt H. N. Coleman. Fit. Deposit. First
regiment.
Lieut. C. ]. Morris, Evergreen. First
regiment.
Lieut. John ]. Crazy. Evergreen. First
regiment.
sert Will Pitcher, FIT. Deposit, First
regiment.
Private NJ. B. Herring, FIT. Deposit First
regiment.
Cant w. E. Mickle, Mobile, inspector of
rifle practice, First regiment, in charge of
the team.
Cotton Gin Insurance.
Attorney General Massey Wilson has
ruled that cotton gins are not in the ex-
ception made in favor of cotton insurance
companies, and that they cannot be class
ed as cotton manufacturing plants in the
light of the law. Those companies which
are organized to write nothing else but
cotton mills are exempted by the legisla-
ture from the code provisions governing
other classes of fire insurance, but 1t
would seem that the writing of gins is n
different proposition.
In an opinion given Insurance Commits
sioner E. r. McDavid. Mr.. Wilson says:
Session 25s6 of the code exempts fire
insurance companies underwriting the
property of cotton manufacturers exclu-
sively from the requirements of the ar
ticle in the code regulating the business
of fire insurance.
you wish to know whether or not cots
ton gins should be classed within the
meaning Of this statute, as the property
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
santo Domingo Has Revolution.

Cape Haytlen, Hayti, August H.--Ad-
vices received here from Guayabln. Santo
Domingo say that General Guellito at
the head of 900 reyolutionsts has left
Dajabon to join the troops of Sen Navaf-
70 and make an attack on Monte CristI.
The government Of San Domingo has sent
1900 men from Mecca against the revolu-
tonists. 1t is believed desperate civil
war will follow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Want Protection In Congo.

London, August although the
secretary of the Congo Reform asso-
citation the British missionaries today
addressed the appeal to the foreign
minister, Sir Edward Gray, for the
governments immediate assumption
of consular jurisdiction in the Congo
Free State in order to protect British
subjects there. The missionaries say
they realize from their experience of
the Congo judiciary it is almost i'm
possible to secure protection.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Thieves Get Away With Goods.

Gadsden, August 21.-(Special.)
who were apparently locked in the store
before 1T was closed, robbed the grocery
of Pentrost Morrow last night of con-
siderable merchandise and tempered with
the cash drawer but failed to open it.
The store was securely looked when closed
last night.
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Local and Personal.

Col b. F. Ellis, who has been spending
the summer in Tate Springs and Mont
eagle, has returned. Mrs. Ellis remained
in Tate.
Mayor V. b. Atkins returned this morn
ing from two weeks visit to Tate
Springs
a freight train and a work train on the
Mobile division of the Southern during
last night No great damage was done.
C. C. Grayson has returned from a visit
to French Lick Springs.
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Republic Declares Quarterly Dividend.

New York. August 21.-The Republic
Iron and Steel company today declared the
usual quarterly dividend of Ia per cent
and an extra dividend of 2 per cent on
it's preferred stock. The extra disburse-
ment is account OF deferred dividends and
leaves per cent still due on the Issue.
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Nebraska Republicans Meet Today.

Lincoln, Neb., August 21.-Most of the
delegates to the republican state conven-
ton, which meets here tomorrow. have ar
rived and there is the keenest interest in
the contest, particularly in the fight for
United Statets senator. The platform pro-
posed by the resolutions committee, is
radical, calling for the abolishing Of rail-
road passes, cheaper railway fares and a
revision of the tariff.
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Anti-Jewlsh Disturbances Feared.

Odessa, August 21.-There is danger
of renewed anti-Jewish disturbances as
a result of the campaign carried on by
certain newspapers here who are de-
nouncing the Jews as being RESPONSE
BILE for the murder of police and sol
diers in the Vistula provinces, which
has created perilous anti-Jewish feel
an
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
MccaIIa viii Run for Congress.

Nashville, August al. c. r. Mccalla.
deputy internal revenue collector for this
district, and one of the most prominent
republicans in the state, has resigned to
make the race for Congress against
Congressman Sims in the Eighth district
of this state
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Report Minister Has Been Recalled

London, August pa report cir
culated here today that as result of
the strained relations between Greece
and Bulgaria, the Greek minister at
Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, has been
recalled. The report was discredited
at the Greek legation here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Assassins Are Arrested.

Santo Domingo, August 21.-The as
sassins of Milbourn and Thurston, the
two Americans employed as collectors
in the Dominican custom house serv-
ice, who were killed recently near Las
Matas, have been arrested at Port au
Prince, Hayti. Their extradition Is
demanded by the Dominican govern
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
State Rests In LynchIna Trial.

Springfield, Mo-. August 21.-The state,
rested its side today in the trial of R9ss
Galbraith. the alleged mob leader Several
witnesses for the defense testified that
they saw the defendant twelve blocks
from the Jail at the time the sheriff was
overpowered and the negroes lynched.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
No Plot Against Rulers.

Rome. August 2l-The investigations OF
the Italian police in connection with the
arrest at Marsellles of an anarchist named
cirillo exclude the existence of a plot here
against President Falleries or King Victor
Emanuel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22

of cotton manufacturers. While a cotton
ginner may, in the broadest sense, be con-
sidered cotton manufacturer, l do not
think it was intended to give the word
such a meaning under the statutes above
referred to. There is a well marked dis
tinction between a cotton gin and a cot
ton factory in the ordinary use of the
terms, and it was in view of the ordinary
meaning that the language above quoted
was used in the statute under considera-
tion.'
Parole Revoked.
The parole of Joe Winter of Cherokee
county, issued by the governor August
Is, 1908, has been revoked and he will
prior to that time for fine and costs for
retailing whisky without having paid the
license.
The governor was notified that Winter
had violated his patrol in that he had
offended against the law again. copy
of an Indictment secured against him was
sent the governor who at once revoked
the former release.
Cunningham Day In Butler.
Cunningham day will be a feature of the
closing of the campaign in Butler coun-
ty. II. A. Thompson, prominent and
fighting young democrat of Greenville, is
in the city today arranging for the big
event, which will take place five miles
from Greenville next Friday.
Mr.. Thompson is an enthusiastic Cum
ningham man, and he says there will be
at least 1900 people present Friday.
Books All Right.
State Examiner ]. T. German has re-
ported on the books of Baldwin county.
finding the offices of the following in
good shape: Tax Assessor II. p. Stapleton;
PROBATE Judge J. H. II. Smith; Circuit
Clerk j. NJ. Voltz: ex-Sheriff J. M. Arm
strong, deceased; Superintendent of Edu-
cation j. S. LAMBERT Tax Collector II.
H. Cooper
Gov. William D. Jelks will be one of
the Folk reception committee to welcome
William J. Bryan when he returns from
abroad on August 30. He has accepted an
invitation sent hing some days ago. He
will also likely be a member OF the COM
mittee to invite Mr. Bryan to attend
the Montgomery state fair in October.
On the latter committee will be Con-
gresham A. A. Wiley, w. w. Screws
and A. B. Kennedy of the Advertiser,
and R. e. L. Neil of Selma. president of
the Alabama Press association.
Mr.. Burton Coming.
T. e. Burton, Chairman of the rivers
and harbors committee of Congress, will
come TO MOHtSOHltIy oepleHlDcr Aof 10
inspect the Alabama river. He will be
met by local people Of the Commercial
club and also business men of Selma and
Mobile He will take trip down the
river as far as Selma.
Minis Howard has resigned from the
board of revenue of Autagua county and
c. II. Florey from the board of regis
trars in Shelby county. Calvin Weldon
succeeds Fiorey
The Marbury and Spear Lumber COM
pany. located at Montgomery, has been
Incorporated with a capital of $4,000. d.
II. and Kate Marbury and E. V. Spear
are the incorporators.
The state board of convict inspectors
met today with Associate Inspector M.
M. Camper and DR.. Nat G. Clarke ply
stefan inspector, present. Only routine
business was done.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
BANKHEAD MAKES
HIT WITH DALLAS
First Political Speech is Well
Received
DIGGERS BUSY NEAR Sci MA
Much Mystery Surrounds the Digging
of Trenches on the Outskirts of
the city-other News
of Selma.

Selma, August 2l.--(SpeciaD. Col. John
H. Bankhead a candidate for alternate
senator, in the language of the street,
made hit" In Selma today 1t was
the first time in many years that any can
didate for office has had the temerity to
announce an appointment in Dallas, 1t not
being the custom for Dallas county to
turn out to political speaklngs. MI. Bank
head had what might be called a large
crowd to hear him. There were more
than a hundred persons present. and busl-
ness men, and his speech was such as
interested every one present. He spoke
for an hour and quarter, and the
crowd constantly increased rather than d.
minlshed.
His theme was that once the problem
of transportation was solved In Alabama
this state would become what Ii rightfully
Is. the greatest commonwealth in the
country. He took up the three modes
of transportation, railroads, water routes
and dirt roads, and handled his subject
in manner that appealed to the common
sense of his auditors. His reference to
the overthrow of the carpet baggers at a
period when new era was begun In Ala
bama was received with applause, and his
reference to the second era OF progress
when the cancer was cut from the body
polite of Alabama by the ratification of
the new constitution, brought prolonged
and continuous applause At the conclu-
sion of his speech Colonel Bankhead was
surrounded by many of his audience, who
thanked him for the excellent speech. and
complimented him upon it. He will get
a good vote in Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Digging for Treasure.

tigation, and had the wounded negro sent
to the city hospital
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Negro Youth Drowned.

Yesterday afternoon, while bathing in
the Alabama river near the Schulz Miller
Lumber company's plant, James Shields,
aged IL years a negro, was drowned. His
companions had left the river, and had
called to him to come on out. He replied
that he would be out presently. and as
the boys were starting away from the
river bank, having put on their clothes.
they heard his cries for help, but before
he could be reached he had gone under
The youth had come In from his mothers
place. about nine miles from the city. to
spend Sunday with his father, and was
to have returned Monday morning, but
remained over to go In bathing with the
boys of his neighborhood
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Shot In the Knee.

John Jones, a negro. was shot in the
knee and the bone broken this afternoon
about o'clock at the home of John Ben
net on Mulberry road Bennett, who Is
better known as "Dago john" had pIs-
toll in his hands, which he did not know
was loaded. 1t was accidentally dis
charged. the bullet striking Jones In the
knee cap. Officer Blanton mad an inves-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22

Mems feathers belts, former price SOC, 75c
and $100. Mostly small Sizes 1En
Ransaeked at. .................H OC
Fish net under shirts. Regular 25c and soc
goods. In pink, blue and stripes III
Mostly large sizes. Ransacked at. Il u
Plain pepperell jean drawesr with knit an
kles. Regular soc seller Ran 4T0
sacked at. Observation-Disclosures ~
Elastic seam drawers in pepperell bleach
ed and half bleached, also in nainsook
All half dollar goods GTA
Ransack price. .................O u
Fancy shield bows, made from so silks
Former price 19c and 25c each. Ran
sack price lac pair, Ia
two pairs for. ...................zh 4G
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Mems linen collars. Regular price lac, two
for 25c. These are mostly in small sizes.
Also few boys collars in above 0En
lot Ransack price, per dozen. HVO
Negligee shirts. The odds and ends from
our Zoe and $1.00 line of mems shirts,
with attached and detached E0n
collars. Ransack price. ........ WV
A few SOC and 75c working shirts Mostly
small sizes. Just the broken 4Tn
lines. Ransacked at -. 49,. - ~
We have few plain overalls in odd sizes.
Former price soc and 75c a pair DE-
Ransacked at. observation-disclosures. &VO
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

A few evenings ago we took a ride
With Road Ovcrseer Hosier, to take a
look at the road building that 10 now
being done In this district. We went
west two and half miles, As far As
the work has thus far been done. The
roads are being raised In the center
by using the grader. the earth being
takcn from each side, leaving bitches
to carry away the water. It's evident
that this is the right method, and the
reads will remain high and dry at all
times. After they have all becn grad
q ~ In this manner they will be Gov.
cred with gravel, thus iusuring good
SOLID roads all the time.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

The question whether the wind
blows In Eastern Colorado is frequent
" waited IN the brxezes from the
east. To the best Of our knowledge
and belief, the air Of this region 10
the best that hugs the earth, and 10
gensrally we'll behaved. Ssmtimes
the air gets to msving rapidly-but
that isn't perpetual motion. Sc far
as our records go no mas has ever
bees blown away bat that he came
back day Or two after the wind had
changcd ready to eat three meals =
day.-Esrm and Ranch.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13
STRIKING FACTS ABOUT SLEEP,
One Of the Most Mysterious Of the
Ways Of Nature,

One Of the Most Mysterious Of the
Ways Of Nature.
Shakespeare" said n scientist,
called sleep tho ape Of death. That
Is a striking name for a striking thing.
Sleep is a wonderland. Let US ex.
plore II.
"Selfhypnotism is a mysterious
force that we can exercise or our.
selves In sleep alone. We are all
self.hypnotists. We all. on certain
nights. tell ourselves firmly that wo
must not ovcrsleep. that the next
morning-at I. ut or precise
ly We must wake up. Our Sleep
Ing selves respond to the hyp.
motto suggestion made the night be-
fore by our waking selves. That Is
mysterious and striking, isn't Il? Still
more mysterious and striking. though.
Is the fact Of our keeping track Of
the time somehow In our slumber.
How on earth do VIC do that?
1T is impossible to do without
sleep. Men have slept standing. even
running. They have SLEPT In battle.
under fre. with guns roaring on all
sides. They have slept in unendur.
able and deadly pain.
There is no torture equal to that
which the deprivation Of sleep entails.
The Chinese arc tho cruelcst folks on
earth. and the most ingenious OF tor
turers. Well. the Chinese place tho
deprivation OF sleep at tho head Of
their torture list.
Sleep Is a state Of rest. The heart
rests in sleep. The heart is rhythmic
muscle. not one that never reposes.
but one that works at short shifts.
like a puddler. q moment on. a mo-
ment on. Well. when We sleep. tho
hearts shifts Of rest are redoubled.
It works then. one on. two of. getting.
indeed. pretty nearly rs much reposo
as VIC do.
"The brain in sleep bccores palo
and sinks below the level OF the skull.
When we arc awake tho brain is high
and full and ruddy.
mot only the brain and heart. but
even tho car glands rest In sleep.
That is why when we awake we al.
ways rub our eyes. The rubbing is
m instructive Hction that stimulates
the stagnant tear glands and causes
shem to moisten properly our eyes all
dried from their iuact!on."
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

J. II. Hiuzc has returned from Mex.
leo. He has only partially recovered
from the injuries he sustained there iu
a railroad accident, and requires a
cane to assist him In getting around.
He has retursel to look into an elsc.
trio light proposition which was spsk.
ell of before he went away. It Is to
bs hoped that he will now make the
plan 60 through.
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DankiSfrY.

Our readers who have dental work
they desire attended to. should remem
Der that Ordway hassa first-class dea-
tist located here In the Bank Building
DIR. ". J. Baker has been practising
dsutistry ever fourteen years and hss
his diplomas to prove II. Give the
Doctor call aud be conviaced. Sat.
isfaction guaranteed.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

The Catholic parish house l. now
nearly finished aad IL now sccupied BY
Father Michael, the pastor. He holds
services three Sundays each mouth In
ordway aud one Sunday each month
in Sugar City.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

are now prepared to do ali kinds
.sss' work. repairing and max.
nave Z mas Who 10 experisncsd
.sows the trade. Brisg ysur
NJ to US.
Dovnsy Brss. & Co.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

During the storm Tuesday after
noon Dave Rearick, who tssk shelter
in Wickstrom's barn, a few miles east
of town. was knocked down by coacus
sisn from lightning which struck near
by. He was uuinjurcd.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

Z. p. johnson has sold to r. l..
Thompson, the east 80 acres Of d. C.
Roberts farm. Mr.. Thompson will
build a residence OF csmcst blocks set
out an orchard and otherwise Improve
the place.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

VIM. N. Gayetty has had work com.
nenced on his new residence on Idaho
avenue, aad will soon be at home in
his own property. Homer Peck and
Z. p. Johnson are the builders.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

The road grader, manipulated BY
George Herman. is 4 great Institution
when II comes to road making, aud
George understands its management
t. perfection.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

There has bees more attention paid
to irriEatisg the shade trees along the
streets. moving the weeds, fixing the
sidewalks, ETC., than we have ever be-
fore noticed in Ordway.
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NOTICE.

All parties Knowing themselves in-
dsbted to ne are requested to call and
settle by cash or note BY July 10th,
otherwise It will be necessary to place
same In hands Of an attorney for col
lection. Very Respectfully.
8. E, Griliin,
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

Elmer Hesler has nine acres planted
10 cautaioupss, OF the new variety In.
trodsced by d. V. Burrell. He sx-
pscts large returns from this patch Of
meloues.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

ast Fisher haadies q full iias Of
~ Organs, vieter and Edison
Hsg Aaehinss, and Records Sheet
s, String lustrumeuts Of every
Cali and exauine his stock.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

W. A. Hansbrough and wife we're
over from La Juuta last Saturday vis-
itiug with DIR. Baker asd wife.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

The editor returns thanks to Mrs..
D. b. Hirschpergsr for fine lot Of
garden produce which was highly az
preciatcd Ia the editorial household.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

Rev. G. II. Woodward, Of Colorado
City. Is here on visit With his daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. +. Strsver aad family.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

A fue shower of rain fell here Last
Saturday afternoon. 1t was more
thansWeicomc.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

. assieed ! the other evenings . num
.ee beet fields. Amssv then
y. E. Strssver. J. u. wood
Nsd Cook are worthy Of sPs.
sadsn. They wiil shsv . high
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

sssls captured BY Rev. Arsoid
waiting here eeme time age,
= over 7 feet fron tip n tip.
- sssa In . cage 1t the resi-
a Gee. Riley.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

The Ladies' Aid Society 10 serving
Ice cream, cake and soda water today
at Fishers drug store.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

Wilmon ". Biackmar Post G.. AR
meets tomorrow Afternoon at the New
Era office.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

A little hail fell a few miles west of
town last Saturday. No damage re-
suited.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

ut is Progressing for Perry Dua.
asS brick building.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

esshes, Clocks, Jeweiry. etc. At
ns drug store. Repairing At.
a to prsmptly.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

!. Bashor and family will soon
isto their new residsaca.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

itsf .. steea visited the home
U La Junta last SsadAy.
The Ordway new era., 1906-07-13

Mrs. jobs Vinyard a.a children. of
Box Springs, were trading and visit
ing in ofdway Tuesday.