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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
R, M, CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS AT JASPER ImpresSes the People, His
 Arguments NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY Lines Are to Be Extended Over Walker and Adjoining coun- ties-Loca Men Form
 the Company.
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY

Jasper. July 1.-Bieutenant Governor R. NJ. Cunningham delivered very interest," ing speech to a good sized audience at the court house here yesterday in the in- terest of his candidacy for the governor ship of the state. His address was well re- ceved and was greeted with considerable applause. He was introduced by former State Auditor Thomas Lamar Sowell It Is believed that Dr. Cunningham made votes here as he impressed his hearers with his arguments.
 The Brooks brothers revival began at the new Christian church last night and will continue for a period of two weeks. ". T. Brooks, one of the leading evan gelists of the Christian church, is doing the preaching and his brother, A. K. Brooks, is leading the singing Although the new church which the congregation is having erected Is not completed, the services are being held in the building, and it is expected that much interest is to be aroused before the meeting closes.
 New Telephone Company.
 Papers of incorporation will be filed with
 
 the Home Telephone company of Walker county, an Independent company, which is to have power to build and maintain telephone and telegraph lines in five or six counties in this part of the state. E. NJ Cranford is president of the company J. N Odom and William Gurganus, vice presidents and John A. Coleman, d prom inent young attorney of Jasper, is sec retary and treasurer. The company has a capital of $5O0O and it's chief office will be at Jasper. An exchange at Jasper and one at Oakman is to be built as soon as possible.
 The Merrmac Coal company which was organized and managed by H. G. Gibson and others of Corona, has been placed in the hands of receiver upon application of a majority of the stockholders of the company. 1t is claimed that the company has assets worth about S4OO9 while its lla- biities are set at about $500O Mr A. s. Preston, treasurer of the Jasper Trust company. has been appointed receiver for the company.
 Electric lights are an almost assured improvement for the town of Horse Creek. IL is expected that the Pratt Consolidated Coal company which is the leading coal company of that section of the country, is to equip it., mine No. 10 with electric haulage and a proposition has been made the city of Horse Greet; to supply the town with street lights to be produced at the company's plant. In all probability the system will be extended to the busi- ness portion of the town affording the merchants and business men an opportun- ity to have lights.
 To PlaI' Amateurs.
 An Aerie of Eagles was instituted at Jasper Friday night by Jerry Fountain of Bessemsr. At the initial meeting there were present forty-one charter members, and meeting is to be held on the 10th day of July to complete the organization. A hall and club room will be fitted up as soon as the work of organizing has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
E. URQUHART.

Col. w. W. Sho fridge of Ensley author. izes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August 27. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
For Representative.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of tho legislature, subject to the acton of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

Jere Clemens King of Birmingham au- thorizes the announcement of his candj- dacy to represent Jefferson county in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary on August 27, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce W. T. Newberry a candidate to the next legislature from Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary, August 2. 6-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce myself as a candi- ate for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party, in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dr. M c. Ragsdale of McCalla as candidate for representative from Jefferson county in the next legislature subject to the action of the democratic urinary August 27, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce H. A Hagler of Warrior as A candidate to the legislature from Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, August 27. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let the Gawk make your illustrations Aue-HeraId Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

Felix F. Blackburn announces himself as a candidate for reelection to the legis- lature, subject to the action of the dem ocratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

I here announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaray, August e7, 1906. HUGH McGEEVEh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

L.. J. Haley, Jr., of Birmingham. is a candidate for Representative in the Legis- lature of Alabama from Jefferson coun- ty. subject to the action of the democratic narty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
Buy a Diamond or Watch

of us and try our easy-pay system-& little cash down and balance a lituel each week or month.
 J. LOwinSOhf1, -I
 1921 Second Avenuo> ~;S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
To Pla. Amateurs.

An Aere of Eagles was instituted at Jasper Friday night by Jerry Fountain of BessemSr At the initial meeting there were present forty-one charter members, and meeting is to be held on the 10th day of July to complete the organization. A hall and club room will be fitted up as soon as the work of organizing has been finished Jack Moore was elected worthy past master and John A. Coleman. worthy president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

Higdon will make a good sheriff. Ills administration will be fair and clean. Go to work and help elect him..
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
SMUGGLING CASES
ARE UP FOR TRIAL
FRoLIc CHINESE SMUGGLING
CASES BEFORE UNITED STATES
COURT AT PROVIDENCE.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Providence, R. l., Oct 26-The
Frolic Chinese smuggling cases were
before the United States court here
today. The defendants are the nine
teen Chinese prisoners who were cap
tured after they bad been landed here
three weeks ago by the Frolic, which
was endeavoring to smuggle them in
TO the United States from NevfOund-
land There were said to be forty.two
Cinnamon aboard the FrOlic, and all
except nineteen made good their es-
cape. The Chinese probably will be
kept here until after the cases of the
vessels officers are disposed Of When
the cases were called today the court
was filled with Chinese, lawyers and
others apparently deeply interested in
the proceedings.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
MEMORIAL TEMPLE
DEDICATED TODAY
IN THE PRESENCE OF A LARGE
DELEGATION OF PROMINENT
MEN FROM ILLINOIS.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Vicksburg, Miss, Oct. 26.-The
magnificent memorial temple erected
in the National Military Park to the
memory of the Illinois soldiers who
participated in the siege Of Vicksburg
was dedicated today with impressive
ceremonies in the presence of a large
delegation of prominent men from IL
linois and other distinguished guests
from various parts OF Mississippi.
Louisiana and elsewhere. A military
parade to the park preceded the ex-
ercises. William J. Calhoun of Chi
eago delivered the Grafton of the day.
Governor Deneen of Illinois and Gov
ernor Yardaman of Mississippi also
were among the speakers and prom
inent participants.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
School Situation In San Francisco Is
Discussed BY National Cabinet.
Special to the Herald.

Special 10 the Herald.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 26.-The
Japanese situation in San Francisco
was discussed at the cabinet meeting
today. The administration is consid-
erably perturbed over the situation.
Each nation has accused the other
Of violating the treaty rights. Plans
looking to avoiding further trouble
were discussed. The coast authorities
maintain that the Federal authorities
are without Jurisdiction The exclu-
sion Of the japanese from the schools
is due to inadequate school facilities
The administration realizes that some
thing must be done Immediately by
the United States to show sincere
friendship to Japan. It is likely the
California authorities will be asked to
cooperate with the government in
Strengthening out the tangle. It has
been suggested that the six million
dollars in the Red Cross fund be used
to educate the Japanese children and
to erect schools.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
FOUR BODIES RECOVERED
From the Ruins of the Kansas City
Chamber Of Commerce Building.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Kansas City, Kas., Oct 26.-Four
female bodies have been recovered
from the ruins of the Chamber of
Commerce building fire. The bodies
are burned beyond recognition, but
are thought to be those of Mrs. Ed
Winslow and her daughters, Mary
Winslow and Mabel Winslow, and
Mrs. Eliza Harris or Mrs. NJ. E. Brig
man Eight persons. thought to have
lost their lives in this fire, are still
unsccounted for.
The body supposed to be either
Mrs. Harris or Mrs. Brigham, taken
from the ruins this morning, was
found by the coroner to be the body
OF male. and is thought to be Ed
ward winslow. If so the entire fam
lily OF four were victims of the fire.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26

The storm center continues north
of the upper lake region with its
trough reaching south to North Tex
as. 1t has caused rain in the border
states, and warmer weather in the up
per valleys. Western and Southwest.
ern states.
The high pressure area has moved
eastward to the Atlantic states. car
rying a frost temperature and fair
weather to that section as well as the
eastern half Of the cotton belt. No
decided change is reported in any
section. but freezing temperature with
high pressure prevails in the Central
Rocky Mountain states.
Fair weather with some cloudiness
is indicated for tonight and Saturday.
with warmer weather tonight. in the
vicinity Of Palestine.
C. HASS HAGEN.
Official in Charge.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
TEXAS NOTES.

Senator Bailey was given a rousins
reception at Sherman.
The Texas K New Orleans railroad
company has enioined the striking
clerks at Echo.
Judge Rufus Hardy got the decision
in the supreme court against Richard
Mays. who had taken the appeal.
Mexican governors on the border
have asked Governor Lanham for the
arrest of more alleged revolutionists
on charges of serious crimes.
The Confederate Veterans and Sons
Of Veterans met at Dallas
The German Methodist Mission Con
ference is in session at Houston.
The Fort Worth Chief of Police has
a plan of licensing washerwomen so
that people who trust their clothes to
them stand a chance of getting them
back.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
NATIONAL CREDIT
MEMS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS VISIT DALLAS AND Or
CAME A TEXAS CREDIT MEMS
ASSOCIATION TODAY.

Special to the Herald.
Dallas, Texas. Oct. 26.-President o.
G. Fessenden of New York and other
officers of the National Credit Mems
Association were in Dallas today and
attended a meeting held for the -
pose OF organizing a Texas Credit
Mems Association. The convention
met at the Dallas Commercial Club
and effected temporary organization
this morning. Mayor Smith delivered
an address of welcome and A. P.
Foute of FortlWorth responded. Pres
ident Fessenden and others spoke on
the advantages of organization. The
visitors took in the Texas State Fair
this afternoon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
PLUCK, PUBLICITY WIN IN BUSINESS
FARMERS WIFE WAS
MURDERED IN BED
BY BURGLARS THIS MORNING,
WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS
HELD UP AND ROBBED.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Goshen. Ind, Oct. 26.-Mrs. Lou
Fuller. age forty years, the wife of a
farmer, was shot and killed by bur.
glars while sleeping in her house at
two o'clock this morning. She was
shot just behind the ear. The bur
glars took two hundred and twenty
dollars belonging to the woman. and
three hundred and thirty-one dollars
from Fullers trousers. The husband
heard the shot and rushed to his
wife's room, but was held up by the
burglars with a threat of death.
Mrs. Wolf, the victims mother, says
the burglars shot at her. but missed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
TAMMANY FIGHTING
Independent League Candidates In
New York State

Special TO the Herald.
New York, Oct EFF the Tam.
many candidates contention in the SUI
preme court is upheld every lndepend.
ent League candidate will bee barred
from the official ballot u is alleged
that the league is a corporation.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
THE GRAIN DEALERS
HEARING IS NOW ON
IOWA GRAIN DEALERS ASsocIA-
TON is THE PRINCIPAL DE-
PENDANT IN THE CASE.

Special to the Herald
Des Moines. Iowa, Oct. 26.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission today
began the hearing in the grain deal
ers testimony. The proceedings are
principally against the Iowa Grain
Dealers Association, whose attorney
is present. Vice President Hiland of
the Milwaukee road will be the lmst
witness.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
Texas Town DESTROYED.
.cial to the Herald.

Argyle. Texas, Oct. 26.-Six bust
ness houses were burned here last
night The loss will reach fifty thou
sand dollars. The only business house
left standing was a new bank build
ing. which was damaged.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
BANK ROBBERS GET
AWAY WITH THE MONEY
HAD A RUNNING FIGHT WITH
CITIZENS, BUT THEY GOT
AWAY WITH THE CASH.
special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
odin, ILL.,, Oct 26.-Banll robbers,
after wrecking the safe OF the Bank
of Odin. early this morning. escaped
with the funds of the institution.
They fought a running fight with cit
liens, who were alarmed by a night
operator in the local telephone Office.
1t is not known at this time how
much the robbers obtained.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26

Later.-The robbers secured five
thousand in money Fully half of the
town was awakened when the first
blast shook the whole town. The ban
dts held the citizens at bay while
they secured the money and made
away.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
JAPANESE WANT SCHOOL
Privileges and Will Go to Court to
Force the Issue.-An Injunction.

Special the Herald.
San Francisco. Oct. ga mass
meeting of the Japanese people here
was held last night for the purpose of
raising funds to carry the injunction
concerning the admission of Japanese
children to the public schools of the
city to a successful termination.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
Another Bank Robbed.
,ial to the Herald.

SpCSAa1A " 1AO AASidtu'
Sedalia, Mo, Oct 26.-Local Off
GERS here have been advised Of bank
robbery at jamestown last night. The
bank safe was wrecked. and the bur
glars got two thousand in money and
property. There is no clue TO the per
petrators.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26

Subscribers failing to get the Her
aid promptly will please notify the
Office at once Of the irregularity.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26

Let the Herald 40 your printing.
and have the satisfaction Of knowing
that It will be done right.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
Bryan In Ohio.
u HASS HAGEN,
Official in Charge

Special 10 the Herald.
Millersburg. Ohio. oct. 25.-The
second day Of Bryans Ohio speech
making tour was spent here. He
spoke on the tariff taxation aud the
trusts.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-10-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Palestine and Vicinity:
Increasing clOudiness tonight;
warmer. Saturday partly cloudy.
Minimum temperature. 80.
Maximum temperature, 76.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Area of the United States.

The United States Geological Survey
has just issued bulletin three hundred
and two. by Henry Gannett which rem
resents the result of conference and Co
operation of the Land once. Census
Bureau and Geological Survey I'm an e.
fort to agree on what constitutes "the
area OF the United states"
The absence Of "a standard Of measure
ment for determining the area led to a
discrepancy between the tables OF the
Census Bureau made in 1887 and those
or the General Land Office prepared in
1879. The result OF the cooperation Of
the departments is that the area OF the
United States proper. which IS given as
three million twcnty-six thousand seven
hundred and eighty-nine square miles has
been increased over the census figures by
eleven hundred and eighty-eight square
miles The bulletin gives the area Of
Alaska as FIVE hundred and ninety thou
sand eight hundred and eight-four. the
philippines. one hundred and fifteen thou
sand and twenty six. Hawaii six thou-
sand four hundred and fOrty-nine. Porto
Rico, three thousand four hundred and
thirty-five; Guam. two hundred and ten.
Samoa, seventy-seven. and the Panama
Canal strip. four hundred and seventy
four square miles
All OF the detached territory is sub
ject 10 change as the limits becor1e
more correctly defined Scientific Ameri-
can.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
How to Keep Young

Not few persons have written 1890 at
the head of their letters with a sigh az
the reminder of increasing axe. Women
more than men are possessed with a dread
OF growing old. not realizing chat MAJ
turity has its charms and compcnsations
We wish young people oftcner had fr
impressed upon them that they may pro-
vide for happy old age by laying up u
reserve of sound health and a store ,f
happy memories. as well as-by cul,ivatin.-
tastes and resources which win outlast
youth As for those who are alreaa,.
approaching middle age there is mo- sure.
way to grow old prematureIv than g.
dread the future. 1t is essential if wa
Wish TO Keep young. 90 cultivate that
hopeful habit Of mind so charact.rist.
of youtn-the hope which makes ono ahI.
e. say with Browning. ''The best i- ,.t
70 come and with Lucy Larcum. "Fp.-.-
year life is larger ana deeper ana mono
beautiful IN its possiOilities" Allied win.
this attitude OF expectancy must n. t.s
ability TO see the amusing side of If..
Worry and vcxation over what would
better be laughed az result in disfcurinr
wrinkles. Above all. ~ tho years bring
US. as they should n bettor unGcrsfand-
ing Of ourselves. "a broadenlnc OF active
human sympathies firfrer f1fth in
Providence. we shall find life ahgndently
worth the living no matter what may
be the number OF our birthdays.-Westc
Review.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
By r. ". GRizzARD.

" Mid din OF the battle mid tramp OF
the host
Who heed the shrin bugle and answer
with zeal
The charge OF grim heroes who reck
not the cost
Doth AN that is noble in mankind re-
veal"
IN the quietude OF his hospitable coun-
try home. near Shippers Greenesviue
county. Va. Lewis II. Foster ESQ is
peacefully spending the remnant OF his
days on earth. He has held manhood as
"a sacred gift from the Creator and treas
ured II accordingly. Though physically
weak and weary with his elghty-four
years. he is yet in fun possession OF his
mental faculties. though his locks are
frosted and his step enfeebled. Yet is he
optimistic. active in mind, entertaining
and hospitable-a Virginia gentleman Of
the old school type
Mr.. Foster shrinks from publicity
When asked for his photograph and the
appended data, he expressed himself to
the writer as strongly opposed to any
trumpet blowing or personal posing
Merit and the highest personal integrity
are his. So interesting and unique "A
character is eminenuy deserving men
ton ia the Veteran"
This venerable man is n veteran Of
two wars-MesCican pnd between the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
GALLANT VIRGINIAN WHO HAS
PASSED FOUR SCORE YEARS

states. In the heyday OF mis- youth ne
helped annex Texas to the Union. and
thereby garnered "a store of experience.
His "reminiscences are varied and rich
He can relate stirring incidents con-
nected with the campaign for he followed
the stars and stripes from the home land
until Its proud pennons floated in the
halls or the Montezumas He makes fire.
quent and interesting mention Of Generals
Taylor and Scott Mr.. Foster went To
Mexico. IN lS4s d volunteer in a Virginia
regiment commanded by Colonel Ham
tranck. OF the infantry. He was mus
tered into service az Richmond and num-
bered with the second company from
petersburg. whose muster and pay roll
Mr.. Foster assisted ia keeping
In those far-goue days OF old sailing
the seas was less high art han now. buc
shipping at Fortress Monroe. his COM
mand sailed down the Atlantic via south
ern Florida into tile Gulf OF Mexico and
erecting the desired landing marched
with the trappings ~ war through three
states OF Mexico % Monterey En- rout.
10 this latter place there were skirmisbes
with the Comanches name that strucl,
terror. 10 every ear in those martial davs
OF old
Mr. Foster arrived after hhrd MARCH
ing at Buena Vista just too late To- mar
ticipate In the bloody struggle AZ IN,
place, but recalls seeing about ejght