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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

and there is no question that it de- serves the title of the richest copper mine ever opened. The Calumet and Hecla is far more valuable mine, but no other mine opened has ever yielded such enormous quantities of copper from such small openings as were furnished by the best slopes of the old Minnesota. It is interesting to note that the Minnesota mine was dis covered in 1847 through finding an In dian pit in which was six-ton mass of copper that had been broken iron, its matrix of rock and raised on sk1ds.
 The skids had routed centuries be- fore. and on the soil that covered the nugget grew a hemlock tree showing nearly four hundred rings of annual growth The old company suspended operations in 1S70-why, has never been satisfactorily explained-and since it's reorganization in Detroit in 1899 the present company, operating under the title of the Michigan, has been engaged in developing the mine anew.
 The biggest mass of copper ever dis covered in the world was 600-ton chunk found in the old Phoenix mine, in Keweenaw county, the Minnesota mass ranking second. The Phoenix mass, with copper at the time selling at 30 cents per pound, was worth about $550 ,000 yet it is chronicled that SC inefficient were the people in control of the property that little if any profit was made from the magnificent find
 
 Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let the Gawk make your illustrations. Age-Herad Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
ANN1STON.

Anniston, May 12-tspeciaD Friends in the city have received the following in vltations Mrs. Caroline White Rudolph desires the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Mary, to MT. James Dunlxin Haralson, on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nay. 29. 1886. at 5 o'clock, 22O Washington street Montgomery, Ala. Miss Rudolph will be pleasantly remem- bered by her many friends made during her stay here. She Is a young woman of intellect, charming personality and graceful bearing. She comes from one of the best families of the state, and will receive a cordial reception into Annston society.
 MT. and Mrs. G. G. Britton have an- nounced the engagement of their niece, Miss Lille Catherine Britton. to Mr. Frank Flournoy Leigh, the marriage to take place June 14 at Parker Me morial church. The popularity of both Miss Britton and MT. Leigh is so marked that the news of their engagement has aroused much interest, not only here, but in other places where they are known. Their marriage will be one of the most brilliant nupual events of the season in Anniston. Miss Britton Is a handsome young woman of the brunette type. MT. Leigh came to Anniston few years ago. practically unknown, but his business ability soon came into prominence. and by close attention to business he has worked up to a very responsible position. being head bookkeeper of the Anniston National Bank.
 One of the loveliest entertainments of the season was given by little Miss Mary Pope Maybanks on Leighton avenue on Friday afternoon. Fifty invitations called together a collection of beautiful little maidens and handsome boys. Miss Sarah Frazier of Chattanooga is the guest of Mrs. James Keith. Miss Frazier is prominently connected in Ten nessee, and Is returning from New Or leans, where she was maid of honor to Miss Nichols who was sponsor for the veterans.
 Miss Viola Farley entertained most charmingly on Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Smith, who is the guest of Mrs. F. L. Turner.
 Mrs. John Joseph Gonzales of Atlanta is the guest of MT. and Mrs John B. Knox. on Tyler Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. Gaboury of Jack sonville have returned home, after a visit to friends in the city.
 Miss Addie McCollster Is spending a few days with her parents at Piedmont
 Mrs. B. M. Markstein returned this week from visit to friends in Selma.
 Mrs. l.. T. and Miss Bettie Caver have returned home from south Alabama, where they have been visiting since Feb ruary.
 Mrs. J. R. Landham is spending a month at Cave Springs, Ga visiting relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

ton at the D. A. R. convention, and aft erward went to Detroit.
 Miss Catherine Jelks of Montgomery and Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston re- turned to their home Tuesday night, aft CT an enjoyable visit to Miss Morris Clarke Their stay here was a continual round of pleasure. Sunday they were given a day at Point Clear at the Hall cottage, the party including Mrs. George Robinson, Misses Jessie Whiting, Helen Clarke. Morris Clarke, Mir Allen of Hat tiesburg, Miss. MT. Conrad of New Or leans. MT. Deals of Birmingham. MT. w. w. Heron, MT. C. E. Harrison, Mir. Tom Boone and MT. Henry Clarke.
 Monday morning Miss E'lcie Fry gave q card party for Miss Jeks and Miss Knox. Miss Helene Marry. also an at tractive visitor. won the first prize. a gauge fan, and Miss Rosa Coats, the consolation Tuesday afternoon Miss Jeks and Miss Knox were given tug party by Mrs. J. B. Waterman.
 Miss Venetia Danners is spending this week in New Orleans.
 Mrs Archer Smith is with Mr. and Mrs. I Howard Smith at French Lick Springs.
 MT and Mrs Harry Pilans and family, with Miss Mary Moody of Atlanta, spent last week at Montrose.
 Sunday was spent at Point Clear at the McPhIllips home by Misses Julia, Alice and Rosa Mo Phillips. Anna McColgin. Miss Black. and Messrs Winfield Part ridge, Warren Christian, Clarence Riden- hour, Arthur Tensimeire. Richard Chris tian and Harry McPhilips.
 Mrs. G. NJ. Lucie has returned from a visit to New York.
 Mrs H. P. Xass was the hostess of the Pivot Bridge club Monday. the guests being restricted to the members. Mrs. Luce won the prize. a gold berry spoon.
 The finals in the ladies handicap match for the Luce cup were played off Wednes- day afternoon Mrs. George Fearn won from Mrs. Joseph Tucker G up and to play.
 Miss Julia Lee has returned to Pensa- cola, after a pleasant visit to Mrs Nor man Fdrrar.
 Mrs Martin Smith has returned from visit to relatives in Birmingham.
 Mrs William Bromberg of Birmingham is visiting relatives in the city.
 The Discards were entertained Wednes- day afternoon by Mrs. E. C. Hughes. aft CT three months of inactivity. Miss Ethel Hodgson and Miss Amanda Moore won the prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let the Gawk make your illustrations. Age-HeraId Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
STATE SOCIAL GOSSIP.

ham to join her husband. where they will make their future home.
 Miss Pearl Morrison has returned from a visit to Florence,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

Attractive ads. arc illustrated. Let the Gawk mako your Illustrations. Ans-Herald Building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
A DETROIT TRAGEDY.
John Witt, Jr., Killed His Little Girl
 and Then Shot Himself.

and Then shot Himself. | DETROIT, Mich. Feb. 12.vowing that he would secure possession of his four-year-old daughter, Florence. dead or alive, John Witt, Jr.. lumber scaler, went to the home of his father-in- law, August F. l.. Wieting, with murder in his heart. As result Witt and his little girl are dead. the father-in-law is dying and Mrs. Wieting is in Grace hospital with bullet wound in her shoulder.
 Witt had twice been separated from his wife, the last time only few weeks ago, and Mrs. Witt has been staying with her parents.
 The father-in-law answered Wits knock at fine door and was instantly drawn into controversy about pos session of the little girl. Loud words were followed by. the report .Ot a, re- yolver. and Wieting fell to the floor mortally wounded in the stomach Pushing over his first victim, Witt made for the room in which Mrs. Wiet- ing and little Florence had been sleep ing. but Mrs. Wieting had sprung out of bed at the shot that feIled her hus- band. and she was shot through the shoulder as she vainly attempted to slam the bedroom door in the intruder's face.
 Wits wife was absent visiting sis tor and yybpn Mrs Wiafiur fall tha murderer went unhindered to the bed side of his little girl. Holding the re- volver over her chest. he pulled the trigger at such close range that the lit- tie one's night clothing was burned away and her flesh terribly scorched by the powders flash. Witt then turn cd the revolver upon himself and sent a fatal bullet crashing through his skull
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12

admiralty has been reticent about this enormous battleship, larger than either the United States ships Michigan or the North Carolina, and carrying ten twelye-inch guns, but enough is known to justify the conclusion that all other vessels of that class will be obsolete if her speed be twenty one knots and she can carry so powerful battery, with eighteen quick firers added. The ship is a most daring experiment, for tur- bine engines will be used before their success has been demonstrated in the two Cunarders now under construction. , All the maritime nations will follow them if the success of the new ships be complete. Indeed, Germany already responds to the British challenge by planning battleships POO tons larger armed with fourteen twelve-inch guns. Mechanical invention is constantly de stroying navies by making them obso- lete, for the process of reconstruction becomes more costly every decade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
DREADNoueHT A SEA MONSTER.
King Edward Launches Largest Bat-
 tleship AhOat.

King Edward Launches Largest Bat-
 tleship AfIoat.
 PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 12.- Without ceremonial function King Ed ward played a principal part in the supreme naval event of his reign.
 The monster battleship Dreadnought, which when finished will have cost S7,5O0,0OO, was launched here by the king.
 The ceremony was the most simple possible, his majesty having vetoed all decorations and pageantry on account of the death of his father-in-law, King Christian. There was a moment of suspense after the king touched the electric button removing the last block as the huge ship hesitated and appeared to be reluctant to take the water, but she glided dowp the ways in safety.
 Among the occupants of the royal stand were the American naval at tache, Lieutenant Commander John H. Gibbons, and the otheY attaches, the admiralty officials and few privileged persons.
 The launch of the Dreadnought is an other triumph of sea power which fills big Englanders with exultation. The
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

\ bicycle act with seven trained athletes ill it is in itself a novelty in 1, vaudeville eias the customary. turn of tlse type seldom consists of more than three performers The Jackson fam fly. which leads the bill at the Jacques this week. is the largest company of the same description in variety and the feats 1t performs are of q sensational nature that no other bicyclists have duplicated. The dexterity with which the most difficult stunts are executed by these truly wonderful performers is little short of marvellous and the figures are worked out with a regard for appearances which gives the act a singular charm. Bailey and Austin. who occupy the position of special fea- ture. have a melange of comedy efforts which is good for laugh every mo-
 ment these protean entertainers are on the stage These players have only one object and that is to make every one laugh and be who does not must be blind as well as deaf. The Village Choir. which was So long most at- tractive feature of Way Down East" are singing the old songs as few quar
 tets heard at the Jacques have done and the harmonies they create are al wayS enthusiastically received. .'rhe Land of Two Moons." which Eckert and Berg presented 50 successfully last season. is again on the bill and MT Eekert's piano playing is as warm ly welcomed as ever. The Three Ma yarros. Katherine Dahl. the Aerial Shaws and the electrogranh complete the bill. Prices are 10. 20 and go cents; matinecs 10 and % cents. ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
A CRAVE DANGER.

To neglect backache. which Is very often the only outward sign that na- lure gives of serious trouble in the kidneys. is to give free reign to seri- ous disorders that may end in dropsy, gravel, diabetes or Bright's disease.
 The kidneys filters of the blood lie just beneath the small of the back, on either side of the spine. As soon as there is any inflammation or conges- ton in the kidneys. you notice a feel ing of uneasiness in the back. then that dull throbhing pain. changing to sharp twinges when any sudden strain fs brought upon the back. It Is hard to strsighten after stooping, you feel lame in the morning.
 There will be no danger at any time. however. if you begin usng Deans Kidney Pills ss soon as you notice hackache or any irreruIarity of the urine. This medicine is compound of pure roots and herbs that act direct iy on the Kidneys. curing. healing and strengthening them. It cures the cause and backache. headache. languo- dis 2pppsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
~cOa!NG EvENTS-

Feb 15-wrestlihg match at City hall, Billy Cnaki vs Ed O'Connell.
 Feb l5 and 1G-Second annual fai- of waterviIle Engine Co. No 1. a. Goodwill hall. waterville.
 Feb. 1G-Nhist and social giken by the Queen's Daughters dt Eagles hall
 Feb iG-Concert given by the Ser enata Mandolin club. Derwin Mando- lin club. Derwin Junior orchestra anu rter talent at Town hail.. watertown.
 Feb Io-Reeeption and dance given by Miss Nellye T. Reeds dancing classes at Leayenworth hall.
 Feb i9-20-Talma Club mInstrcis al Polls fheater.
 Feb 2f-Fourth annual promenade zIven by the employees of the American Mills Co at Leavenworth hall
 Feb s2-Chicken supper and enter tainmeut given hy Mrs \. Mum. at \. M. F.. Zion church. Pearl street
 Feb I-Thiri annual masquerade balI hy Hamilton Park \. C., at Ham. fIton hall. Mill Plain.
 Feb 25-AnnusI concert of the James Mesgher branch, Gaelic league, af Cfts kssl
 Feb 9s-Nssquerade hall given by Di Nife-s orchestra at Yum hall. Sec vile Sfreet-
 Feb T-1Fh snpuai sociable and dance given hy Scoe.e St Joseph at Ieavenworth hall
 Feb 2s-whist party st St Patrjek's parish hzlL Porter streeE by the la- dies of St Patrick's parish
 Feb 2-Forty-dve party by ladies of St Pstriek's parish at Ss Patrick's parish hsIl- Porter street
 N4rrh 17. St Pafrick-s nirht-Tentk annual csncert and promenade given by the Ws<hineton HiH Athletic club at Eaxie<i hall
 Mzrvh fs-St rxfriek-s dxy. xrxnd prud1rf51a of fhe Irssh ceuedy. aSka- rus OBrien.- sf Cify sall upder th< sr<nscrs ~ Dlv yo q A 0. H. K
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
SAY BRYAN SPEECH DID tT.
Chinese Merchants Renew Their
 Boycott.

Chinese Merchants Renew Their
 Boycott.
 SPOKANE, Wash, Feb. 12. 2.-Samuel Glasgow, manager of a milling com pany of Spokane and Seattle, said that he had received from William Burtt, Chinese representative of the compa- ny, newspapers and letters which say that the Chinese interpretations~of a speech made by William J. Bryan be- fore Chinese merchants at a dinner given by them in his honor has been used by Chinese agitators to stir up renewed antipathy to American prod ucts
 \ Previously to this speech by Mr. Bryan at meeting held by about fifty commercial representatives and dele. gates from the various Chinese guilds of Shanghai, Canton and Hongkong the delegates had agreed ono twelve proposed notifications of the Ameri- can Chinese exclusion law. The Amer ican representatives agreed to have their houses urge these on congress, and the Chinese agreed immediately to call off the boycott. Then, accord. ing to Hongkong papers. Mir Bryan was entertained by the Chinese mer. chants at dinner and made speech.
 One of the Chinese merchants at the dinner reported the proceedings to Chi. neSe neWspaDers He uuoted Mir Rry. an as declaring that the labor party was so strong in the United States that Chinese workmen, skilled or unskilled. would never be permitted to enter and as drawing gloomy picture of what would happen to American workmen if the Chinese were allowed to take away their employment. This in, formant said that, while Mir. Bryan had agreed to supporDa a number of the proposed changes, he had not been able to draw from Mir Bryan any definite assurance of Support of the policy which the Chinese would insist on as the only condition on which the boycott would be withdrawn.
 After this interpretations of Mir. Bry. ans speech was circulated the Chinese merchants became convinced that con. gross would not adopt the changes recommended by the American mer. chants and that their best policy was to put on the boycott screws tighter than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
WILL TEST MONROE DOCTRINE.
President Castro Has a Plotting Ri.
 val In Vincente Gomez.

President Castro Has a Plotting Ri-
 val In Vincente Gomez.
 CARACAS. Feb. 12.-A report says that Vice President Vincente Gomez is plotting 8 revolution against Presi, dent Castro in case of French block. ade.
 It is reported also that General An. tonic Velutini, second vice president, has a secret understanding with France and that he aspires to the pres. idency. All the turmoil over the French Cable company's concession is attributed to General velutini, and il is said that he will soon abandon Pres. ident Castro.
 The total strength of the Venezuelan army is reported to be 5000 men and not 23,000, as the army accounts state. The total armament is 50000 Mauser rifles and 20,OOO,OO0 ball cartridges, eighty pieces of small artillery of old fashioned types and ten modern guns in position at the ports.
 The treasury shows balance of $200,O00.
 President Castro is said to be boast ing that he will test the Monroe doc, urine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
wi.h . ri.tol .nd . nlhle.

HACKENSAck. \. l.. Feb. 12.-- With a pistol in one pocket and Bi. ble in another. Dayton Tounley, twen. ty-three years old, who says he Is a son of Dr. l.. E. Tounley of Youngs. town. O.. was found wandering on the streets here and taken in custody by the police. The young man is being held until his relatives can be commu. nicated with. Tounley says he in. herited a small fortune recently and came east to join Mason's "AngeI Dancers colony at woodcliff. \. !. No one from the colony met him at the train. and he declared he had been ashamed to ask any enc the way to the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
PALMA CLIR TICKETS.

Tickets for the Talma club min strels. which will be produced at Polls theater, Monday and Tuesday even- ings of next week. will go on sale Fri day morning. Those who have pur- chased tickets from members may ex- change them at the box office for re served seats by the payment of p cents extra. Those who have pur- chased from members will receive the best seats. although there are many good seats that are yet to be sold for both nights. The gallery tickets will be sold for 25 cents each. No one pnr- chaser can secure blocks of tickets greater than 10. as the management is determined to give all who wish to attend fair chance at the good seats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
.PRESIDENT L0UBET'
LITTLE SKETCH OF THE RETIR-
 ING FRENCH EXECUTIVE.
Comes of Peasant Stock and Rose to the Top ly His Own Exertions- An Idol of the French
 People.

For seven long and eventful years M. Emile Loubet has stood for France in the eyes of the world. His visits to Spain and Portugal were almost the last official acts of his career. Some time ago he. inspected the army of France at the guard mapeuyers, and struck the true patriotic note in his address at the banquet to the generals and their staff. According to the con stitution of 1875 M Loubet's tenure of office expires on February 1S He is eligible for reelection, but he may not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
WATERBURY PROOF.

Mrs Jacob Mitchell living st 1. West Porter street. says.
 -rn January. 1ssss I gave a state nent for publication about Deans Kid ney Pills saying that I had procured them from the H. ". Lake Drug Co. used them and that they had done ne an awful lot of good I had rheu- m.tism 50 bad that I could not walk or use ny handx snd vss in pain all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
Hung Negro to Railroad Bridge.

GADSDEN, Ala, Feb. F. . Bunk Richardson, negro, charged with the assault and murder of Mrs. Sarah Smith here, was forcibly taken from the jail at an early hour in the morning and hanged to the bridge of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad across the Coosa river. Four masked men went to the jail, overpowered the sheriff and jailer and made short work of the prisoner Four negroes were charged With 'the crime against Mrs Smith, two of whom have been legally executed. The third, Will Johnson. was recently convicted and sentenced to death. but last week Governor Jelks commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. Richardson, the man lynched, had not been indicted, but was in jail awaiting the action of the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
perLtn. NnI urp.y a.s.ooo.

NEW YORK. Feb. f2-George " Perkins. 1t is said. has decided to re. storp to the New York Life the S5a.Opt pad in notes out of thc prufits cf the New York Security and Trust eompa. ny deal. as detailed in the Fowler committees report The company. il Is said. is If the opinion that Mr. Per kins ran an,I will he successfully sued ciytlly for the return of this money Mr. Perkins will restore it voluntarily. possibly paying it into the treasury pending decision.- Well known insur. snce lawyers ssy that Andrew Hamil ton can and will be extradited should be persist in remaining in Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
Ergo.

A Japanese doctor, Baron Suyemat- ,u, has at last found one dread disease hat comes from kissing. Lupus is un- Snown in Japan; so is kissing, there Ore !-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
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 P O u s
"A GROWN OF THORNs.' 7

What promises to be dramatic of fering of unusual interest is Jay Hunts latest work, "A Crown of ThOrns, which comes to Polis We'd nesday afternoon and evening. The piece tells simply charming love story ill charmingly simple manner. There are, of course. thrills and strong situations, for without them a play of this sort could not exist; however, it is said that "A Crown of Thorns' is made up of such matVial as has char acteriZed standard dramas. The man. agement has mounted the piece with careful regard for effect and the cleo trical and scenic novelties are said to be many. Prices are 25, ::,5 and 5O cents. matinee 9 cents. Sale of seats Tuesday. Telephone 116-2.
 QUEEN OF THE WHITE SLAVES.
 \ melodramatic romance of love and intrigue, sensation and sentiment, is Queen of the White Slaves" which A. H. Woods brings to Polls Thursday afternoon and evening. Queen of the White Slaves was written. by Arthur J. Lamb. and is based on a series of most thrilling and hair raising adyen- lures ill which San Francisco branch of the Highbinders. known as The Terrible Nine. two beautiful young women, q brave detective comedy negro and a large number of subsidi- ary characters figure prominently. The production is said to be the most stu pendOus melodramatic production ever made. Some of the scenes are so re- markable in their scenic beauty and mechanical ingenuity that they fairly startle the auditor. Such, for instance, is the collapsing steel chamber in which detective is placed with the idea of crushing him to death. and the raft ill the middle of the Pacific ocean with a starving man upon it. Prices are ?. B and 90 cents: matinee p cents. Sale of seats Wednesday. Tele- phone 116-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-12
rr~psrins te War .. I.s.rs.e. Ne.

NEW YORK. Feb. 12-Matthew C. Fleming. who was associated with Charie< E. Huxhcs as counsel in the legislative life insursnrr investigation. has been retained by District Atfor- ney Jerome to assist him in the prep nrst5on of tbe cases against the life insursner compsny ofrciaIs whom il iz said the district attorney wfII prose cute. Mfr Fleming was also ss=ociat- ed with Mir Haghes in the Stevens committee gas inquiry.