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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

veers in mid-air, and yet he never lost an
opportunity to pay his respects to neck
shoulder and throat, tearing and rendins
and ripping with his big yellow teeth like
a tiger.
But the Indian was not idle. Once his
Jaws met over and under the bones that
guard the eyes of camels and with one
horrible crunch the bones splintered and
the great brown eye was smashed Into
watery fragments.
1.-THE dust thrown up by their struggling
bodies mingled with the blood and foam
that was flying in all directions, and yet
the fighting brutes made no sound. 1t
was duel to the death, and no noise was
wanted
"All at once. as If he knew there was
no time to be wasted, the big brown bull
clasped his forelegs round the black bulls
body, and, with a gigantic effort, rolled
clean over with his foe and tried TO jam
the Indian down, but the black was too
swift and with bound was on his feet.
and again they faced each other and cir
cled round and round like wrestlers look
ing for fatal hold.
''The brown was the first to charge. and.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

for he dropped like fash of lightning to
his knee, and seizing the black by his
withers with his teeth, crushing the black
head down with his neck, he put all ms
giant strength into his work and fairly
heeled the Indian off his legs bearing
away great Jumps of flesh, hair and hide
with one effort
"Then he bounded to his feet and threw
himself forward with all his mighty
weight to try and crush the Indian; but
the Indian shot under him as he came,
like a lightweight boxer under the long
left ha nd of heavyweight, and, turning
with electric speed, he seized the brown
bull by the heel of his near hind leg and
threw him clean and square upon his back,
and then dashed in upon him, trying to
force the big fellows head upon the
ground and pin it there with his brisket,
and so crush his skull to a pulp.
"'The Australian seemed to know that If
once pinned down he would never rise
again, and he fought savagely, but al
ways cautiously.
When the black bull placed his weight
in one direction the brown would shift his
head in another as rapidly as a swallow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
DUEL TO THE DEATH
Between Cames Maddened by Jealops
Rage.
rrom the New York World.

From the New York World.
Here is a story of battle royal between
camels. 1t is told by an eyewitness OF
the fierce encounter, which was a duel OF
Jealous rage.
Robert c. Arnold a sugar planter in the
Philippines. brings to New York the re-
port of this strange conflict on planta-
tion in Tambao Mindinao.
Zone of the camels was an Indian bull
of great speed and endurance, another a
big South Australian brown draught bull,
and the third a handsome fawn-colored
COW.
"Kingsleye, l may say, had noticed for
some time that sort of love jealousy had
sprung UP between the two bulls over the
COW camel. There is little doubt that RI
vairy in love for the female was the cause
of the fray.
When the fight started we ran into the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Cock Growers Out of Business.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cock growers in the past got good
pay" said an antiauary. but theirs is an
instinct business now.
Cock Growers were employed by the
rich in their town houses to crow the
hour. They erowed only the rising hour
for tho most part, but during Lent they
crowed everything-even the halves and
quarters-all night long It was a kind OF
penance.
"rhese men were trained from child
hood TO crow. Sometimes in their child
hood an operation was performed on their
threats TO give them a more cock-like de-
livery.
IAN ancestor OF mine. on the maternal
side. was a famous cock Grower In his
day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Xmas Toilet Articles

We wish to call your attention TO orr
complete line of silverbached hair
brushes, clothes brushes, hand mirrors;
also a full and complete line of silver
tooth brushes, combs; silver comb and
brush sets in beautiful cases are arrang-
ed in profuson at the Silverwafe coun-
ter in their many beautiful designs ut
wide range OF prices.
Sterling Silver backed comb and brush. set 1T
handsome case, earnaton and rose designs; spe'
cially priced,
Sterling Silver Manicure Set. consisting OF
eleven beautifully designed pieces, in very hand
some satin lined case, at
$500
Other beautiful Manicure Sets, comb. brush and
minor sets and many other sterling novelties make
excellent gifts, at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Biggest Cargo of Potatoes.

From the Boston Post.
Never before in the remembrance Of
those in a position to know has such
large cargo of potatoes been brought to
this port IN sailing vessel as that of the
three-masted schooner Normandy, which
arrived here Saturday from Stockton
Springs, Me. with 1900 bushels. The big
shipment will be reshipped to Savannah
and Charleston, S. c., by steamers.
Captain Harvey is rather proud, not only
Of the distinction of being in command OF
the first big schooner to bring 'spuds,
but in making a remarkably fast trip
the good time of % hours from the Maine
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

smashed the lean head to jelly
THAT ended the mortal career OF the
black fellow, and we had TO shoot the
brown.
about three weeks later the cow camel
accidentally fell and broke one of It's fore
legs, and, of course, 1t, too. had to be shot.
SO that ended the career OF the three cam
els in the Philippines"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Xmas RaincOatS

Probably very few Of you think of get
ting a raincoat or of having your hus
band or brother or the other fellow get
one for his sister or sweetheart. Our
stock is complete, and in most every
case the garment is absolutely guaran-
teed rainproof space will not permit de-
scription, but prices range from
S7.95 to $37 so
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

Mems pure linen Handkerchiefs,
made with large raised initials and
narrow hens, come in pretty Xmas
boxes of half dozen each, at
$3.50.
Mems linen Handkerchiefs of better
quality, with smaller initial, neatly
worked, also very narrow hens and in
Xmas boxes of half dozen per box,
$500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
PetticOatS as Gifts

No matter how many petticoats woman
may have, one more or even a dozen all
silk petticoats only makes her the envy
of her friends, therefore, you never make
a mistake in getting a petticoat FOR il gilt.
When it comes to a guaranteed every inch silk
Petticoat, at this price, SteeleSmith stands in the
lead, and it is fortunate that secured this new LOT
which we hope will last until Xmas; but these Pet
ticoats are old and tried every shipments has
been quickly exhausted in few days. do not wait
too long. They come in all leading coors. including
black, white and desirable plaids; are made of $l50
quality silk very full and have all silk dust ruff
file. An excellent gift at this popular price Of
$4e5
Pettcoats made of excellent quality of pure silk with
deep all silk flounce and all silk underay, especially
designed for stout women that are unable to find f
in the regular sizes, being made extra wide. The silk
is guaranteed and comes in all colors and black and
will make desirable well as bargain gift at
$za5.
This is a bargain indeed for Xmas gift and
comes with extra deep flounce, trimmed in the most
artistic Manner which suggests an eXclusiYeness MOI
found in petticoats costing a great deal more-the
silk Is of the finest quality and all colors backed ly
the S.eeleSmith guarantee, and gift there is moth
ing more appropriate in the store, at
$3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Ladies' Xmas Silk Hosiery

Our showing in Silk Hosiery for ladies
is complete for Christmas gifts, including
a pretty Xmas box with every purchase.
A beautiful full fashioned Silk Hose always
sells $3.50. will be special tomorrow and Tuesday
S1.15.
Ladies' black silk Hose, with handsome ombrod-
front, special at $3.50.
silk Hose, in all leading colors for evening
wear, full fashioned; prices, $3.50, S1.75, 1900.
A handsome gift would be pair OF black silk
Hose, with beautiful lace clockng at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Handkerchief Gifts for Gentlemen

Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs for
men is the favorite handkerchief gift.
and we have complete line Of initia',
with wide border at, each
sos.
Our showing of beautiful Silk Mue.
flers in patterns exclusively selected
for Steele-Smith, make very appropn-
ate gifts, at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
WOmen's Xmas Gloves

We have Just received new lot Of 6, Is
and 20 button kid gloves for Christmas
selling. Pretty Xmas box with every pair.
16-button glace Gloves in black tan. brown
and white; make acceptable gifts; at, pair, $3.50.
button glaee kid Gloves, in white, all sizes. a
suitable gift, at $500
8-button glace kid Gloves, in coors tan, grey,
brown, also white and black excellent Quality and
specially priced at $500.
16-button black Suede Gloves are specially priced
at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Veilings-Ruchings

Our new line of Chiffon and Tuxedo
Nets have just arrived. Values from 65c
to ST 90; special at yard
SOC.
In pretty boxes, yards to the box, in
all white and some in dainty becoming
effects, 35c and SOC values at
25c and 30c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

port.
About two years ago a steamship line
was established between Stockton and
Boston. but after the steamer Foxhall had
made a few trips the business was aban-
dOued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Cluny Bands

1 lot imitation cotton clrny bands, in
white and echru, 2 to inches wide, regu
lar prices zoe to SOC, special at
1870 yd.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Christmas Belts

Possibly you think a belt gift is too
ordinary. Not at all. Every woman needs
score Of them. At any rate one is need
ed for each suit or evening gown and
our complete lines in all styles and col
ors make selection easy.
s1.50 quality beautiful plaid Belts, Dipped front,
fashioned in back, gold buckles; special at
csc.
Our showing of Christmas Belts consists of
complete assortment of Plaid Silk, Kid, Patent
Leather, Ribbon and Beaded Belts, at prices from
Soc to $500.
Wide, soft crush Kid Belts, with large gold
buckles al! coors, and in a box Regular
price $3.50. Tomorrow
s1.oo.
At the belt counter you may see the
beautiful ribbons suitable for making
the new ribbon jumpers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Ladies' and Mems Umbrellas for Christmas

Christmas Umbrellas this
braided Paragon frames
gold silver handles brass rods at prices
from 49, m
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

That New Store ard unusually large stock of Xmas goods has been
appreciated by Bmams gift seekers has been shown during the past
three four dyeXpressons of appreciation heard every moment
the daypeop show keen interest in buying their gifts where value is
greatest and owehe courteous saespeoPe that taxed to the
patient and anxious please everybody possible and
will be the Of this Grand Xmas Selling the Steele
Smith Store
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

If you haven't hit on the right thing
for your gift yet, let us suggest pretty
hair ornament We have a complete
stock of imported, in colors and great
variety-also many little twists and
quirks, made by our special designer, and
if you are still unable to find just what
you want in stock, we will quickly make
it for you; prices ranging from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Shirt Waist Patterns

French and embroidered shirtwaist
patterns, made on linen and English
batiste, making beautiful and very APP
propriate gift for Xmas. These pattern
waists have been reduced one-third and
one-half; special price ranging from
S1.95 to $1,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Special Notice

Both phones and our most convenient
Rest room on second floor will be APP
preciated by many the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

Ladies' pure linen Handkerchiefs,
with narrow hem and emb., very sheer
quality, two-toned, in a nice box, for
SOC.
Ladies' Silk Handkerchiefs, with
narrow or medium hem, regular SOC
quality; special
Csc.
Ladies' plain linen Handl1erchiets.
with initial in corner, very saeer quail
ity, In a nice Christmas box, for
S1.o0.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Christmas Handkerchief for Ladies
AT 1-3 and q Off Regular Price

One lot of Fancy Handkerchiefs, in
all colors, two in a pretty Christmas
box, for
SOC.
Children's Silk Handkerchief, with
colored borders, two in a Christmas
box, for
soc.
One lot of cross barred IIandker
chiefs, with narrow medium HON, reg
ular soc quality; special
$50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16

Beautiful Lace Waists Of all
over figured net, yoke of heavy
lace motifs, an excellent gift at
S5.95
Silk Waist in the new dark
colored plaid effects make an
appropriate gift at
$4.95
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-16
Christmas in Dress SOOdS

There's many made happy when her eyes feast
beautiful dress pattern taken from the Xmas tree
received through the express office Xmas morning An
incompatible list of bargains awaits your inspection tomorrow
a
quality Boadcoth at
&c.
- = a a
good value at 75c tomorrow
all Trico, 25c 5oe.
and Soc quality at Scotch Serges1
~ -
a''
sui
uualty, a
$780,
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18
COOKS CABBAGE.

The Douglas Island News calls atten. tion to our recent item about Laundry man Vim. Cooks 321a-pound cabbage, and then asks "why don't he Cook it?" We'll, Mir. Cook don't have to cook, be. cause he has good cook named Mrs. Cook. Mir. Cooks cook, Mrs. Cook, did cook part of that big cabbage which MT. Cook cut for his cook Mrs. Cook to cook. Mir. Cook and his cook, Mrs. Cook could not cook the whole cabbage, go MT. Cooks cook, Mrs. Cook told Mr. Cook to give Cooks neighbora the rest of the big Cook cabbage to cook. They did cook it, and when it was cooked they all told Mir. Cook and MT. Cooks cook, Mrs. Cook, that Mir. Cooks big cabbage, which Mr. Cook and Mr. Cooks cook, Mrs. Cook, gave them to cook, cooked the record for big cabbnges. Wouldn't that cook you?'
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18
MINERS GOING HOME

The approach of winter is driving the miners down from the Cassisr country to their homes in various sections. Fri day last the three Mitchell brothers, whose names and faces are familiar to Wrangellites arrived down from their claims with force of twenty men. The work this year they report as altogether satisfactory, and they feel highly en- couraged with the future outlook. Sat urday, ". Pike headed force of thir- teen men from the Thibet Creek mines, on their way home, and are now waiting for the Princess Victoria, which is ex- pected today, to take them below.
 Mir. Pike says they have not become millionaires this year, but have done well enough, and that means a good deal. With the arrival down of J. W. Haskins and party, all who went up this year to delye into the earth will have come out for the winter. Owing to the stubborn staying qualities of all these gentlemen, they are entitled to the full- est measure of success, and the lSENrSTI firmly believes that it is but matter of couple of years before their fondest hopes will be fully realized.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18
MAY GET
 NEW LINE Portland People Has Represent alive Looking Over Alaskan
 Situation
Juneau Dispatch

F. F. Lischke of Portland has been in the city several days for the purpose of ascertaining the sentiment of the largest receivers of freight shipments toward proposition 10 establish an independent line of steamers between Portland and southeastern Alaska ports. He is not over sanguine of success, and is going to size the situation up carefully before he leaves the country. He fears that the local merchants have such arrangements with the steams Boat companies now ope- rating to Juneau that they would de- cline to sign contracts, the life of which would be long enough to warrant the establishment oI another line.
 Several of the merchants expressed to 6 reporter their willingness to sign long term contracts if the rate was right and the new company was capable of living up to their part of the contract.
 Regarding the matter of rate, one merchant said he would sign contract on the basis of a $4.50 rate, which, he said, was about the rate charged until this year.
 The proposed line is under considera- tion by the Portland chamber of com merce. That organization proposes to guarantee a very low freight rate if enough assurances of patronage can be secured to warrant putting on the new line of boats.
 If the project goes through, the steam CT George ". Elder, which has been completely overhauled, and another boat, possibly the Humboldt, will be put on the run.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18
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Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18

L. P. Hunt, manager of the shakan Salmon Company, was in town a DOT ton of the week looking for 8 lot of la bels, with which to finish up bis pack for this seaaon. He received the ship ping receipt for the goods, but like many other things. they failed to arrive.
 4 quite disgruntled and angry old Deutscher came down the river Friday last, having been hunting big game in the Cassiar hunting grounds. His last name is Von Hagen, and he is baron in Germany He is great sport (?), but when he arrived down the Eiyer he showed his ealibre by refusing to pay Tom Nggle the s250 due him for the fast days work After Tom had threat end 10 attach his moose and caribou horns, however, be "came across" with the amount. The baron had 2 can of milk left over, which he sold to Mir. Matheson. He was quite successful in the hunt, but, according to reports, is about as "cheap skate" as ever landed Fhere.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18

Professor Cook has successfully scaled Mt. Mckinley, having reached the sum- nit Sept. 15. The thermometer regis tered 16 below zero at the mountain g top. Prof Cook estimates the height of the mountain to be 22,OO0 feet, which places Alaska fourth in the high moun- tains of the world.
 c. P. "Chips" Cole has just completed a table for Harry Raymond, which for beauty of design and workmanship is the equal of any piece of fine furniture, wherever made. This table is made of red and yellow cedar, paneled and inlaid in such a manner as to show off the con trast in the colors to the best advantage. Inlaid in the top of the table is achequer board and cribbage counters. A recep- tacle for books and papers is under meath, inlaid with the letters H. R. 1t is handsome. piece of work
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-18

The Misses Millie and Ann Sylvester and Mary Mantle left by the Humboldt, Saturday, for New Westminster, B. G., where they will re-enter the school they had been attending for some months be- fore.
 The familiar countenance of Uncle John" Findlayson is visible on our town streets again, after an absence of several months spent on Dease River in the Cassiar country, hunting the precious metal. He stood the "mushing" of ninety miles on the trail to and from Telegraph Creek with the best of young men, and although bordering close onto the century mark, is as jolly as any of the youngsters. We are all glad ta see him at home again.
 Wednesday of last week, about five or six o'clock in the evening, Magnus Dan- ielson, better known as Maggie" left town in a skiff to go around to the can- nery, and since that time he has not been seen or heard from. The weather on that evening was fine, he was sea- man and 8 good boatman, and the only explanation made for his disappearance is that be was in his cups, and in some manner overturned the boat and being chilled by the cold water, WAS unable to regain the boat or make shore. Watch man Smith has had parties searching the neighboring islands, but no trace of the missing man can be found. and he has been given up for lost.
 The owners and operators of gasoline boats are in 6 quandary as to their standing in the eyes of the local board of inspectors. The latest circular of the department, dated September 7, 1908, provides that gasoline and such boats under fifteen tons shall not be operated except in charge Of person duly licens- cd for such service by Che local board, but specifically states that no examina- tion shall be required. In another place the circular says: "No visual or other examination shall be required, but no person shall be licensed whom the in- spectors regard as incompetent" and the inspectors claim that the only way they have of determining mans con- petencv is by the regular examination for pilots. Not one in hundred gaso- line operators could pass such an exam ination, nor is it reasonable to expect that they should. The inspectors real ize that the situation is peculiar one, and have issued instructions that gaso- Iins boats may be operated without licenze until further notice; meahwhiIe, 1t is probable that the department of commerce and labor will be called upon for an opinion in the matter.-siining Journal.