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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
One of His Feats in Revolu-
tionary Days
MADE THE GOVERNOR PAY
He placed Himself at Head of
Soldiers, and While on March
News of Bunker I'LL and
Lexington Arrived.

Norfolk, September 23-(Special9 All
though the fame of Patrick Henry as an
orator has spread wide and far his brief
operations as a soldier, which had an I'M
portant bearing on the events of the rev.
olution, have been almost forgotten. Yet,
full of fire and the righteousness of his
cause, be made headlong march at the
head of 700 patriots from Fredericksburg,
Va, to williamsburg, the seat of the CO.
lonial government under Lord Dunmore,
proposing to seize the governor.
In this manner the name of Patrick
Henry is inseparably linked with the
region In which the jamestown exposition
is to be held at Hampton Roads, rear
Norfolk Va, in 1907, commemorating the
beginning Of English rule in this country.
Patrick Henry was one of the foremos
patriots in overthrowing the rule begun II
Jamestown. His march ended almost
within site of jamestown, where Lord
Dunmore sent messengers to meet him.
granting full satisfaction for the removal
of powder from the Williamsburg powder
magazine.
The powder was removed from The mag
azine at the order of Lord Dunmore on
tho night of April 20. IT'S. A few days
later tidings of the battles of Lexington
and Concord arrived at Frederleksbure,
where 700 men were assembled under the
command of Capt. Samuel Meredith Pat
rick Henry made brilliant speech to the
assembled men, and as a result Captain
Meredith turned the command over to
Captain Henry, who at once marched on
tn baU q
monetary satisfaction or the person OF
Lord Dunmore.
The fame of Patrick Henry produced
such enthusiasm that before he reached
the end of his march over 5000 men We're
under arms in the region about Norfolk
and Williamsburg.
Lady Dunmore retired to the man-of-
war Fowey, then lying Off York. Lord
Dunmore, in the meantime, sent messen-
ger after messenger to meet Captain
Henry and beg him to desist from his
purpose of coming to williamsburg. The
messengers were detained that they might
not carry back to Lord Dunmore reports
of his strength. BY the time Captain
Henry had reached Domestic, few miles
above Jamestown, the British governor
had become so alarmed that he sent a
last messenger post haste to meet the ad-
vancing colonials with a check for ESQ
With this check in hand the advance
on Williamsburg ceased, but the patriots
proceeded northward as far as HooeS
ferry on the Potomac. Captain Henry
there severed his connection with the bat
talon temporarily. but it. continued In ex-
istence and was the first body of troops
raised In Virginia.
Thus Patrick Henry who had givcn
the first political impulse to the revolu-
ton, was also the first to head a large
body of armed troops on the soil of Vir-
gnia when the actual conflict had be-
gun.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
INSURANCE MEN TO MEET.
Commissioners From Various States
VIII Assemble In Washington.

Washington, September 23.-Arrange-
ments have been perfected for the thirty
seventh annual convention of the Ma
tional Insurance Commissioners in this
city beginning October 2 and lasting three
days. Preceding this meeting by one day
the adjourned meeting of the insurance
conference of governors, attorney generals
and insurance commissioners. called last
year by Chairman Thomas e. Drake OF
this city at the instance of President
Roosevelt, and which met at Chicago,
will convene here for the purpose of COM
plotting its work.
In addition to a reception TO the deie-
gates by President Roosevelt on October
g. a programme of entertainment has been
prepared by the citizens of the District
of Columbia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Try to Thwart Washerwomen.

Columbus. Ca. September 23-(Special.)
An interesting experiment is to be made
in Phenix City, Ala, in the shape of a
laundry that will take in family washing
at special rates. The negro washerwomen
OF that city have practically organized,
and boycott patrons who make them pay
their money until all the clothing is
brought in. AS soon as the new laundry
is / n operation it is predicted that
several hundred families will patronize it,
and thereby be Independent of the negro
vasherwomens societies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
MOB AFTER NEGRO.
Reported That Negro Has Been
Lynched Near Shreveport.

Shreveport. La, September ga mob of
several hundred men are searching for
an unknown negro who this afternoon
attempted an assault on Miss Pearl
Quarels, daughter of C. B. Quarels. Two
negro suspects were taken into custody
today, but later released, the girl being
unable to identify them
report was received here tonight that
a negro had been lynched at point five
miles from the city, but it cannot be YER
flied.
Feeling here is intense and serious
trouble is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Fioht Imminent In San Domingo.

Washington, September %. According to
Information which has reached Washing
ton from San Domingo battle between
the government forces and the rebel
forces is imminent and the forthcoming
engagement is expected to be a decisive
one The contending forces are assem-
bling in the vicinity of Monte Christi,
where the battle is expected to be fought.
1t is said that should the government
gain victory over the rebels, it may put
an end to the rebellion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
SQUADRON LEAVES BAR HARBoR.
North Atlantic Fleet VIII Practice at
Provincetown, Mass.

Bar Harbor, Me-, September 23.-The
battleship squadron of the North Atlantic
fleet sailed from Bar Harbor at sunset
tonight for Provncetown, Mass. The
warships which had been here since Sep
TENDER 8, were the Maine Kearsarge,
kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Alabama and the dispatch boat
Yankton.
gage in target practice, and on Tuesday
n courtmartial will assemble there for
the trial of Capt. Samuel H. Comfy and
Lieut.. Alfred w. Pressy, officers who
commanded the battleship Alabama when
she collided with the Illinois off Newport
last July. The officers are charged with
mismanagement of their vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Lumber Fire In Nashville.

Nashville, September 3.-Fire late this
afternoon at the large lumber yards of
Lieberman, Loveman & O'Brien destroyed
100000 feet of quartered oak and poplar,
one dry kiln and three drying sheds No
definite theory of the origin of the fire
is advanced. but the supposition is that
1t started in the dry kiln. The loss is be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
GEORGE GRIMES KILLED.
Negro Found Dead on Sidewalk With
Bullet In His Body.

George Grimes, a negro, was found by
Mounted Policeman Bird lying on the
sidewalk on Seventh avenue and Twenty
seventh street In an unconscious state
yesterday afternoon at 1 O'Clock.
An ambulance was called, and the ne
gro was taken to the Hillman hospital,
where he died last night at o'clock. All
the information that could be gotten from
him was that negro shot him.
No one was found who witnessed the
shooting and the police have been unable
to obtain any clue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Bailey WIN Answer Tomorrow.

Gainesville. Tex. September Ex-senator
Bailey today read the full text of the
Harris County Good Government clubs
attack on him, and announced that he
would answer same, and all other criti
cisms in writing at Dallas tomorrow
night He spent the day quietly with
neighbors and is visiting his farm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
American Vessels Leave Gibraltar.

Gibraltar, September 23.-The vessels of
the United States second cruiser squad
ron, under command of Rear Admiral
Brownson, sailed this morning, the West
Virginia and Pennsylvania for Naples,
and the Maryland for Palermo. The
British military officers here gave a din
ner at their messes Saturday night to
several of the American officers, who af-
terward attended a reception at the gov
ernor' s residence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
No Trains Allowed to Pass.

Guthrie, OKLA, September 2S.-Deputy
sheriffs have been stationed at the APP
proach of the temporary bridge across the
Cimarron river at Dover, where the Rock
Island wreck occurred last Tuesday, to
standstill. A conflict has arisen over the
removal of bodies supposed to be in the
submerged cars. The railroad asks that
the territory officers do the work. while
the governor insists that it must be done
by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Proprietor Dies From Excitement.

Paris, September 2S.-Employes of sew
eral stores today made a demonstration
against the opening of the houses In
which they worked In disobedience of the
weekly rest day law. During a scuffle out
side a large establishment the proprie-
tor, NJ. Lepretre, dropped dead from ex-
element After this the Store Employees
union met at the labor exchange and re-
solved to cease all manifestations. and
to sign a letter of regret at the death 81
NJ Lepretre.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24

Houston, Tex, September 23-In a diff
fculty over land matters James Nc
Cutcheon was shot three times last even
ing at his ranch In jeff Davis county.
Federal Judge Walter T. Burns. his
brother-in-law. was notified today that
McCutcheon died this morning and left
for the scene of the trouble. Dick Riggs
is under arrest charged with the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Ballots Recounted in Denver.

Denver, Colo. September 23-The re-
count of the ballots cast in the recent
election on the franchises sought by the
Denver Gas and Electric company and the
Denver Tramway company was complet-
ed today The investigation showed that
there was no fraud in the ballots thcm-
selves, but that in computing the totals
some errors were made. The majorlties
In favor of these franchises
were about 500 in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Mrs. z. C. White.

Mrs z. C. White, age rs years, who
once lived in Birmingham. died Saturday
night at her home in Marion. She leaves
two sons and one daughter.
The body was shipped to Shaw & Sen
for preparation and funeral services VIII
take place in the undertakers' chapel to-
day at 9 a. m. Interment will be in Wood
lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24

The finest basket ever woven by this tribe
was presented to Helen Gould as a token
of their appreciation of her kindness.
several years ago, when they were on
the verge of starvation. The soft color
Ing and delicate weaving of Attu baskets
so attracted Madame Calves artistic eye
during visit to Seattle, that fifty speci-
mems of Aleutian work, together with a
number of their carvings on mastodon
Ivory. now occupy hooks and corners in
her Partisan home
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Wilmer Geraldine Hobson.

Wilmer Geraldine. the infant son or
Mr.. Hudmon Hobson, died last night at
$50. Services will be held from the homo
on sixty-frst street and Second avenue.
South Woodlawn. and interment will be
in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Think United States Must Intervene.

Mexico City. September 3.-Cuban
events excite great interest here and in
all circles the opinion is that the United
states will have to intervene and occupy
the island to protect foreign property and
residents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
]. B. Ingram.

]. b. Ingram, age 81 years, superintead-
ent of Graves mines, died at Remlap
Saturday afternoon. The body was
brought to Birmingham last night anu
the interment will be at Walkers chapel
today at 2:3O p. m. He leaves two sons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
READING Received Quietly.

Paris, September 23.--No untoward in
cidents resulted from the reading, in all
the churches in France today Of the let
ter addressed to Catholics of France,
adopted by the recent council Of bish-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Farmer Murdered in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Tex, September 2S.-J. P.
Stacey. a Dallas county farmer, was bru-
tally murdered on dark corner in North
Fort Worth tonight. The murderer es-
capped, and the case Is shrouded in mys-
terry. Stacey was killed with q "h"tonn
and his skull badly crushed with the Dntt
of the WEAPON.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Heavy Expectation of silver Dollars.

Mexico, September 29.-There has been
a heavy expectation of silver dollars from
this country made via Ell Paso and San
Francisco to China. 1t is believed that
within a short time gold will be received
here from abroad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
WiIev s. Phillips.

Wiley s. Phillips the 5-year-old son OF
J. NJ Phillips died at Remlap Saturday
night. Funeral and interment will take
place in Remlap at a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Root Coming Directly to New York

Washington, September Estate de-
partment officials stated tonight that they
expect Secretary Root, who embarked
on the cruiser Columbia at Colon last
night for Cartagena, will sail direct from
Cartagena for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
L. G. Gorf.

The remains of L. G. Gorf, who was
killed in the elevator shaft of Loveman,
Joseph & Loeb, were shipped last night TO
Philadelphia by Gaudin & Co. His wife
accompan MED the body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
American ounbot Reported Lost.

Manila, September 24.-It is reported
that the United States gunboat Helena
has been lost of the Chinese coast. No
particulars have been received.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
w. j. McNab Dead.

Niagara Falls. N. Y. September 23.-rhe
Rev. w. J. McNab, supreme chancellor
of the Catholic Mutual Benefit associa-
ton, died today. He was born In New
York in 1874.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
o, A. Whitlock,

o. A. W'hittock age Is years, died yes
terday morning at his home, $40 North
Twenty-eighth street. The body is being
held to hear from his parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
Mrs. craiqie's Motto.

From the Christian Commonwealth.
Asked a few years ago what was her
life-motto. Mrs Craigie replied; Work
while 1t is day; the night eometh when
no man can work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
PERSONAL.

F. G. Sharpe of Nashville, at one time
o citizen of Birmingham, passed through
the city Sunday on his way to San An
tonic, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24
THlRTY-NlNE COUNTIES
SHOW o24,922,799 GAIN

counties which have
valuations
Of will
menae noreas %
the counties of Autauga But
Taladega which showed in
in bringing
the total Increase up o a
fallen
They show ne
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-24

Handsome lamp free to
every bride who trades with
j. B. Harris, the Furniture
Man, 2121 Third Ave.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-13
FILLING UP THE CANADIAN WEST.
The American Settler 10 Welcomed
to Canada.

A number Of the leadinr newspa.
pers on this side of the line have been
noticing the growth of the Canadian
West In recent years, and draw atten-
ton to the fact that there seems to be
no abatement of the influx of settlers
to that great grain-growing country.
The Buffalo Express thus. refers to the
subject:
Canada West continues to grow.
There were ALA homesteads entries
there in July of this year. as against
3,571 In July, 1905. Canada plumes
herself over this fact, with becoming
pride. But what appears to make our
neighbors happiest Is the statement
that OF these 4,174 homesteaders,
1912 were from this side of the line.
Little is said about the 81 Canadians
who recrossed the border to take up
homes In Canada West, or of the S08
from Great Britain, or of the 1896
from non-British countries. 1t ap-
pears that the item in this July report
that makes Canada rejoice most Is
this Of the 1912 American farmers
who decided to try their fortunes In
Canada West.
1.-THE compliment is deserved. The
1912 were mostly from Dakota and
other farming states, and go into
Canada fitted better than any other
class Of immigrants for developing the
new country. They take capital with
them, too, say Canadian papers proud
ly. In every way, they are welcome
over there"
AS the Express well says, the
American Is welcomed to Canada, and
the reasons given are sufficient to in
vite the welcome. The American
farmer knows thoroughly the farming
conditions that prevail in the Cana
dian prairie provinces, and is aware
of every phase Of agricultural devel-
opment in recent years.
In practical knowledge OF what Is
wanted to get the largest return for
labor and investment he is by long
odds superior to any European set
tier. He knews what is required to
bring success, and he Is able and will
ing to do it, and his future causes no
apprehension to the successful Cana
dian farmer. The agent Of the Cana
dian Government, whose address ap-
pears elsewhere, says that the differ
ence between the manners and Gus
toms Of the farmer from Dakota, Ore
gon or Minnesota and the farmer from
Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta
is not nearly so marked as that be-
tween the farmer of the Maritime
provinces and the Ontario tiiier of the
soil. Hence the welcome to the free
homesteads OF the Canadian West.
and there are hundreds Of thousands
of them left, that is extended to the
settler from the Western States.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-13
HE CARRIED THE SAMPLES.

A certain York county preacher for
a long time had been dosing himself
with fiery concoction prescribed for
some stomach trouble. One day while
dining at hotel he treated himself,
as usual, to the regulation heroic dose.
An inQuisitive Boston drummer on his
right hand inquired the reason for TAX
ing the medicine. The preacher ex-
planned his stomach difficulty, and the
benefits of his treatment, and the
drummer, who was himself subject to
indigestion, then related his own
symptoms and politely requested the
privilege of trying the remedy. The
sympathetic preacher freely gave him
a very generous dose, which speedily
took effect.
AS soon as the travelling man recov-
cred his breath and wiped his tears
he thus accosted the minister:
Il understand that you are a
preacher?"
Il am, sir"
do you preach hell-fire?
81 do, SIR"
well, you are the first preacher
that 1 ever saw who carried round
samples Of it."-Boston Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-13
A New Sleeping Car Story.

Among the railroad visitors In town
yesterday was F. A. Miller. general
passenger agent of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway. He Wis
tied all of the general Offices in town
and at the Hollenden Hotel yesterday
told a story of one Of the sleeping car
porter5 who was recently found
asleep while on duty. This is con-
trary to the rules of The st. Paul
Road, and the negro man was in
trouble whom found by the Inspector
on The Pioneer Limited. He had his
wits about him, however, and in re-
spouse to the inspectors inquiry as
to what he was doing asleep. he said:
"Pll tell you how it was, boss. I
have only been with the company
short time and before coming here
was working on such and such a
railroad. The line was so rough that
could not get any sleep. Since
have been working for the The St
Paul the road has been so smooth
that Just could not keep awake"
Mr.. Miller says that while the ne
gro had violated the rsles, he was
permitted to keep his job on account
of his wit---CIeveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-13

had the help OF Coplen, whom they
had sent for. With him he was bu:y
for a week. BY lucky sales of SOM,
Of the securities that had been by.
pothecated they managed to save I,
little; but, on the whole, 1t was whai
Percival described it, "a lovely autop'
sy."
At last the vexatious work was fin
ished, and he was free again. At thu
end of the final days work he left thj
Office of Fouts in Wall street, ami
walked up Broadway. He went slow
ly, enjoying the freedom from care
1t was the afternoon of day when thu
first summer heat had been felt aIt
as he loitered before shop windows o.
walked slowly through that stree
where all move quickly and most yer,
hurriedly, welcome little breeze can't
up from the bay to fan him and en-
encourage his spirit of leisure.
At Union square, when he woull
have taken a car to go the remainder
of the distance, he saw Shepler, &C
companied by Mrs. Van Geist and Mis-,
Milbrey, alight from a victoria and
enter jewelers..
He would have passed on, but Mist
MilDrey had seen him and stood wait
ing in the doorway, while Shepler and
Mrs. Van Geist went on into the store
"Mr. Bines-I'm so glad!"
She stood, flushed with pleasure
radiant in stuff OF flmy pink, with lit
tie fiecks at her throat and waist OF
the first tender green of new leaves
She was unanectedly delighted to see
him.
you are Miss SPRING." he said
when she had given him her hand
land you've come into all your mother
had that was worth inheriting, haven
your"
"Mr. Bines, shall we not see you
now? l wanted so much to talk with
you when heard everything. Would
1t be impertinent to say / sympathized
w..h you?"
He looked over her shoulder In
where Shepler and Mrs. Van Gels
were inspecting tray of jewels.
"Of course not imperhnent-very
kind-only I'm really not in need o.
any sympathy at all You won't un
derstand 1t; but we don't care so muci
for money in the west-for the loss o.
it-not so much as you New Yorker
would. Besides, We can always max,
a plenty more"
The situation was, emphatically, no
as he had so often dreamed 1t whe,
she should marvel, perhaps regretful
ly, over his superiority to her HUSBAND
as money-maker. His only rel:e
was to belittle the Importance Of hi
loss.