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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
ARM IS BURNED OFF
 BY ELECTRIC WIRE
Crowd of Several Hundred at Jackson, Miss, Witnesses Narrowing
 Sight.

Jackson, Miss, July 12-(SpeciaD "A son witnessed a most narrowing affair about o'clock yesterday morning. A young man named H. W. Hathorne of Biloxi, and who has been attending the A. and M college at Starkville during the past session, came to Jackson two or three days ago, and was given em- ployment by the electric light company There was a terrific storm Tuesday night and serious disorders were found among the net work of wires on Capitol street. immediately in front of the old capitol Hathorne volunteered to fix them, and mounting the pole, forty feet above ground fastened his waist strap and be- gan work.
 In a few minutes passersby heard him cry for help, and were mortified to find sparks of fire spluttering from several points of his body. One arm was wrapped about the live wire, and seemed to be burning off while the blood fell in d stream to the pavement below. The fva alarm was turned In promptly, and in less time than it takes to tell it, the de- partment was on hand with ladders. The victim showed wonderful nerve, directing the fremen where to place the ladder, and. opening his knife with his teetch, vut the strap that held him to the pole He was then assisted down and placed in the hands of physicians. He never lost consciousness though his arm was burned nearly off, and there is small hopes of saving 1t. The patient Is at the Sanito- Yii1m and is doing as nicely as could be expected under the circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
TUSCALOOSA IS PLEASED.
New $15o,ooo Federal Building VIII
 Make Friends for Bankhead.

Tuscaloosa, July 12.--(Special) )-Tusca- loosa Is rejoicing over the fact that at the last moment Congressman Bankhead succeeded in securing the 900 appro- priation for the public building. At first 1t was understood that the amount would be but $50 000 but Colonel Bankhead states that at the last moment he succeeded in getting the original bill restored. which was for a s150,0O0 building, and that the bill was signed by the President Plans for the new structure are already being drawn and the contract will In all prob ability be let In the very near future. Colonel Bankhead has always been very popular in this county and this appro- priation will certainly cause him to poll quite a handsome vote in his race for the Senate.
 going many changes. and when completed will be one of the most up-to-date banking houses to be found in the state. The pres ent vault under the roof will be moved in the yard just to the rear of the build ing and will be used for valuable papers, while a handsome new one will take its place. It will be heavily lined with steel and will be fitted with a very handsome pair of heavy steel doors. The woodwork will all be done over in mahogany.
 From every section of this county the news comes in that the prospect for full crop is better than it has been for more than ten years. The weather has been ideal and the stands are splendid, grass being well under check. The recent rains which have fallen throughout this section makes the prospect more favorable than ever, and if conditions do not change this county will enjoy a splendid yield.
 President E. M. Shackelford of the State Normal school at Troy and Prof. V. P. Mckinley of the same institution are visitors to the city.
 Mrs. J. H. Barefeld of Gosport is in the city vsting Mrs. TIarriette N Ed dins. She was formerly Miss Lolie Ed dns of this city.
 Mrs Robert Wilson. who has been re- siding in philadelphia for the past two years. is being welcomed by her many friends here.
 Sheriff My W. Woodruff of Anniston is in the city visiting.
 Miss Lillian Finell has gone to Colum- bia university where she will take a special course in language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
News of Auburn.

Auburn. July 2.-(special) Thach who has been at the University summer school for q few days is ex- pected to return today.
 Mrs. C. A Cary and Mrs. c. c. Thach and families are spending the week at the club house at Wright's Mill.
 Miss Viola Farley and her sister of Anniston are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Bostwick in this city.
 Preparations for the big barbecue dur ing the Farmers Summer School session are now being made. MT. Beasley and MT. Askew will again roast the meats. Mir McAdory. Dr. Cary's assistant. esti- mates that 1000 persons will be present on the day of the barbecue.
 As result of two lively conferences of the male citizens of Auburn. 1t has been decided to establish laundry in the town. Great enthusiasm was taken in both these meetings and it Is determined that the citizens themselves will estab- fish fl if no laundry company can be interested enough to put in a plant in the near future. Last year the college boys alone spent about 5000 for laun- dry and 1t is thought that much will be saved in the way of expenses for the boys if the movement succeeds in locat- ing a plant here. This agitation is closely associated with the enternal servant question.
 MT. Hardie of Washington. D. C., Is visiting the college station this week He is connected with the department of agri- culture.
 The state examiner has just finished his york on the books of the college treasurer and has found them in excel lent shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
HILL IS PLEASED WITH THE MEETING Thinks Good Will Result for Education in Alabama CARS MAKE TOOMUCH FUSS Judge Jones at Montgomery Sends Marshal to See That Street
 Cars Are Run More
 Slowly.
CARS MAKE TOOMUCH FUSS

Montgomery, July (Special)-State te Superintendent of Education L W. Hill. who has just returned from the meeting of educators held at Tuscaloosa, which meeting was called in the interest of leg islation, Is well pleased with the outcome and the spirit that ran through the series of sessions He believes that one of the results will be betterment of the common schools. now and for some years the spe- cial hobby of MT. Hill
 Among the subjects discussed was high school plans for the rural districts, that the gap between the common schools and the colleges might in this way be filled. There has been 8 need for all time for middle school, or connecting link, Of this kind, and the time has come, it Is thought, to fully mature the idea.
 MT. Hill says that 1t was the sense or the meeting that more money be provided for the common school system, large ap- propriation be made for the erection or school houses and the constitution amend ed so that local tax may be levied by dis tricts as well as by counties. All these
 
 at the meeting of the legislature.
 The interests of higher education will also be taken care of adequately so far as the teachers can influence the law makers. At the meeting were many men heads of or faculty members of colleges and they will see that this part Of the educational plan is not neglected
 Too Much Noise.
 +la trfa1 of EuVpOp Hester in the United States court today was in- structions from Judge Thomas G. Jones' presiding, to the Montgomery Traction company to have the cars passing along Lawrence street make less noise. shortly after the assembling of court Postal Clerk Huggins was on the stand. Neither the fury nor the judge could hear what ne was saving With look of annoyance on hls face the judge beckoned the mar shal ''Telephone Manager Ragland that he will have to see that the cars passing along the street make less noise. 1 do not want to stop them altogether, but will do so If the nuisance is not abated. v
 Marshall Judlxins reported later to tho court his conversation with the street railway people, but 1t was not made pub lic
 The court has been engaged all day in the hearing of further testimony. Post office Inspector Thiele. who was given such a lan1bastng by Congressman Wiley for the defense yesterday, went back on the stand today. but was allowed to step aside after few words, none of which were at ali lively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Isaac Rosenau Dead In Athens.

Athens. July 12-(Special) )-Isaae Rose- nau. for forty years leading merchant of this place, died very suddenly and un- expected at his residence last night. He was well as usual and ate his supper and sat on his front porch until bed time when he retired, and shortly after retir- ing he grew III and went to the stairs and called to his son who slept in an upper room. and before the son could reach his side he fell and was dead when his scr reached him. He was a fine citizen. was a Confederate veteran and a man of gener- ous and kindly disposition. He was very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
EDUCATORS RECOMMEND
 CHANGES IN SCHOOL LAW

University, July 12-(Special.) 1.-The con- ference of educators and friends of edu- cation, which was called by the execu- tive committee of the Alabama Educa- ,tional association to meet at the summer school during the first part of the week to consider and discuss matters relative to the welfare of education in the state, finished it's work and adjourned yesterday afternoon. In every way the conference may be said to have been an unqualified success. In the first place, the attendance exceeded by far all expectations, there having been present no less than seventy five of the leading educators of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
postoffIce Appointments.

Washington, July -tspeciaD. Post masters appointed: Fornsy. Cherokee county, Jefferson r. Scroggins: Galveston, Walker county, Mrs. l.. A. Myers: Rock wood Franklin county. George L. Eos sick; Roxana, Lee county, William c. Fincher: Sloan, Blount county, Philip Robins. E
 Rural route No 3. ordered established August 15 at Lafayette. Chambers coun- ty. serving 20 people and 100 houses.
 Julian Fulenwilder appointed regular; T. W. Key. sub-fural carrier, houte No. ? at Vincent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Steamer Breaks a Rudder.

Gadsden, July i2.--(specIal)-Th steam CT Dixie, which assisted the Alabama 10 carry the Second Baptist church picnic to Lock yesterday. broke her rudder just after leaving Lock 1. and had 10 be lowed to this city by the Alabama. The accident dd not mar the pleasure of the picnic in any way except by causing a delay in reaching the city of about two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
MANUEL

100 laborers for foundry, mill, lumber yards, blacksmith shop, machine shop, etc. Steady work. Apply Amer ican Gar and Foundry Co.,, St. Charles, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

I hereby announce myself as 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., 1906-07-13

here announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaray, August 27, 1906 HUGH McGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
For State Senator.

hereby announce myself candidate for nomination by the democratic and conservative party for the office of sem ator in the legislature of Alabama for the Thirteenth senatorial district composed of the county of Jefferson.
 NATHAN L. MILLER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
W. E. URQUHART.

ferSOn county lO tIlt loW CT muse or the legislature, subject to the acton of the
 W. E. URQUHART. Col. w W. Shortridge 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.
 Jere Clemens King of Birmingham au- thorizes the announcement of his candi- dacy to represent Jefferson county in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary on August 27, 1906 nounce Dr. M. O. Ragsdale of McC,alIs ns candidate for representative from Jefferson county in the next IepisIat,,ra subject to the action of the democratin primary August 27. 1906.
 I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative fin Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN The Age Herald is authorized to an nounce II. A. Hagler of Warrior as . candidate to the legislature from Jefrer. ron county, subject to the action of ths democratic primary. August 2. 1906
 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 Felix E. Blackburn announces himself ns candidate for reelection to the legis. lature. subject to the action of the dem- pcratic party.
 L. J. Haley. Jr. of Birmingham. is Q candidate for Representative In the Legis lature of Alabama from Jefferson coun. ty. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

Joe s. Davis Is a candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. Will appreciate as much as anyone your sup port. and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
J. o. Heflin & Co. :; 31O N. Fist St. CONTRACTORS and DRILLERS i, of ARTISAN WELLS. Work Guaranteed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff,

l hereby announce myself as a candi- 1 ate for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem Ccratic party, in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

Higdon will make a good sheriff. His administration will be fair and clean. "Go to work and help elect him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
For Road Supervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens Of
 Jefferson County:
 am a candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic party. J. ED. HAlGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. JOE HILL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
For Representative.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jef- ferson county to the lower house of the legislature. subject to the acton of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Baseball Games Postponed.

"King" Bailey is in receipt of letter from w D. Boyles, manager of the Thomasville Baseball team. asking if a meeting of representatives from Demopo- lis ITnlontown and Newberne in Selm2 could be arranged, the date to be named later.
 Br. Bovles. who is at the head of the Thomasville Mercantile company, is an en- thusiastic fan, and he Is of the opinion that dates could be arranged which would be satisfactory all around.
 King" Bailey Is in accord with Mr. Boyles' belief. but he must have the backing of the Selma fans before he ar ranges dates for any games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce II. A. Hagler of Warrior as a candidate to the legislature from Jeffer- pon county, subject to the action of ths democratic primary. August 2. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
The Beet Outlook.

Present indications promise phe-
nomenal beet yield this year. The
blight and parasites have done some
injury, but CONF aratively small. The
warm weather of the past few days
has taken away the little apprehension
felt concerning the blight A good
stand is generally reported and beet
thinning is in progress. The demand
for beet tlinners from Pueblo east
is greater than ever before. Mexicans
and Jars are suprlying the demand in
iart. Beet cultivation is getting to be
more and more a science. Cultivators
which do rapid, thorough work are
being used
The acreage in and around Fowler
is about double that of last year. In
other words, the number of acres
planted for the American Beet Sugar
conn any will be somewhere between
1900 and 1900 The Sugar City COM
rany has, little over 400 acres con-
iracted for. While the A. B. S. COM
any has not greatly increased its
acreage in the immediate vicinity of
Fowler it has both east and west of
Fowler. West OF Nepesta the area in
bcets will be at least double that of
last year Some of the beet raisers
have bought incubators so as to have
n larpe number of chicks, to eat up
the insects which feast upon the
beets. This will bring in double re-
turn. chicken money and more mon
ey for the beets-Fowler Tribune
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
Tie Greatest Blunder of My Life.

Here are some "blunde-s' written
down by FIVE hundred men, and to bc
found in the Crcrar library:
"Thc greatest blunder OF my life
was Gambling"
"Whcn | left my church and moth
err
My greatest biunder was when |
first learned to smoke"
"Whcn 7 left school before I was
past the fourth grade" @ ~
"Did not stick to my trade
WAS to fool away my tine when
| WIS at school"
Not keeping nv rosition, but
grew slac's in my work"
Reading worthless books"
Timing that my boss could not
do without me-
Refused steady position will,
good firm
would not hearkcn to the advice
Of older people
Not saving money when was
youns.'
Beating some one out of money
Did not stick to anything
Careless about religious, duties
Did not take care Of my money"
Short form chattel mortgage blanks
ior sale at The Chicftain office.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
Insure Your cro~5

in the Old Reliable res Moincs Mu
tuaI Hail association Of Des Moines,
iowa. The company that has awa"s
raid its losse; ICo cents on the dol
lar and is endorsed by farmers and
insurance commissioners everywhere.
4. l.. Beavers, county agent, Lamar.
Colo. Drop me a card or call at Of
tce OF Traxer and Downer | also
write fire and life insurance in
one Of the oldest and most reliable
Did Inc conl.anle,.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
Vixen the Water Comes Down.
An Irrigation Rhyme.

When the water comes down,
How tunefully it gurglcs.
And how joyfully it sounds.
oh! there's never swccter music
Than the water coming dom.
When the water comes dow"
Then the curlew's CHEEKY whistle
And the bull frogs. solemn sound
Attest their satisfaction
hat the waters coming down.
When the water comes down,
How the children wade and dabble
I'LL wet are shoes and gown
lis gala day for young folks,
When the water comes down.
When the water comes down.
Then for rubber boots and shovel
To turn with dam and mound
Its course to field and garden,
When the water comes down.
When the water comes down,
How darkly green the beet field
And how from all around
Cleans promise OF the harvest,
When the water comes down.
When the water comes down,
How it brighten5 the alfalfa
From root to purt le crown.
How the thirsty soil drinks grccdil
Oh the water coming down.
Wnen the water comes down
Care floats off in its current,
Smiles chase away the frown,
For our hopes rise to heaven
VIXEN the water comes down.
H. G. Lamson.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
Placards for Sale.

Placards are for sale at The Chief
tain Office, at the rate OF ten cents
tar;i, which read as follows:
Boarding.
No Credit
House For Rent.
No Splitting on Floor.
Dressmaking.
Furnished Rooms.
No Minors Allowed.
No Trespassing or Hunting.
Barn For Rent
No Smoking.
House For Sale.
Extracts from the laws required to
he posted by boarding house keepers
if they would protect themselves
against dishonest patrons.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
A Happy Mother

will see that her baby is properly
cared for-to do this good purga-
live is necessary. Many babies suf-
Ter from worms, and their mothers
don't know tiff your baby is fever
Vermifuge will clean out these worms
in mild pleasant way Once tried al
ways used. Give it a trial. Price o5c.
Sold by all druggists.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
This is Cheap.

The Santa Fe road will run about
three very cheap excursions this sum
mer, the first one being to Denver on
June u, at rate OF $4,25 for the
round trip from Holly. This will en-
able you to spend two days i'll the
city.
The Holly chieftain., 1906-06-08
Calling Cards, Perfect Printing -Chieftain
HARPER RYE

On Every Tongue pure old, rich mellow; the
acme OF excellence in whiskey production. Best
beverage Safest ard satisfac ory for all uses
Fee Harper Whiskey exhibit in ricultura building
Worlds Fair, St Louis Sold by JONES BROS
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-16

and sisters four survive her, two at
the old home in Ohio, and two in
Swift county, MINI.
The Archer family migrated to
Swift county, Mimi, in 1879, and one
year later to Kingsbury county where
they lived Is years, then moving to
Madison, this state, where the family
home has been made since that time
The cause of death was supposed
to be cancer of the stomach. Death
occurred at IL o'clock Sunday night,
Nov. 18th.
The remains were brought to this
city and funeral services were con
hucted by Rev. j. f. Hogan at st.
Thomas Catholic church at 900 a. M.
Burial taking place in the Catholic
cemetery.
The bereaved have the sympathy of
a host of friends, and especially Of
those who knew the family while resi-
dents of this county, with whom the
deceased was held in high esteem.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-16

probation expires. 1t is not in the
cards that anyone who has lived in
South Dakota for over twenty years
can be satisfied anywhere else
Chief.
DIR. l.. f. Straight went to Morris,
Mimi, Wednesday for a visit.
Mrs. r. Mates departed Wednes-
day for her home at Belmont, Wis ),
after spending two weeks with her
son W. B. Mates and family.
On Wednesday, Nov. 81, Thos.
Mears will hold an auction sale of
personal property at his farm 4 miles
north and 2 miles west of Bancroft.
Topics at the Congregational
church for Sunday, Nov, 18th, norm
ing, "Heaven, the place, the peoples"
evening, Marian, the inspired minstrel.
-Vesta, the ~six-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl SCHULZ, has been
very i'll the past week. The child
suffered from whooping cough for
several weeks and then pneumonia
set in, making a very serious complied
ton.
Warren and Warren did not get
their law library and office fixtures
moved last week to their new location
as was intended. They did move on
Wednesday of this week, however,
and will now be found in the Andrews
Bros. block on Calumet avenue.
David w Donaldson, an old and
respected citizen of Spirit Lake town
ship, departed this life Thursday last
at the family home. Funeral services
were held Sunday at the home and
the remains laid at rest in the Nc
Caskell cemetery. The family have
the heartfelt sympathy OF all. An
obituary appears in another column.
Brush appears; the fun begins;
he removes his gloves, they vanish;
next remove the cuffs, rolls up his
sleeves, shows his hand r empty,
and by COMPRISING the atmosphere
is able to produce handkerchiefs,
flags, balls, money, oranges, eggs and
what not9 His manipulation of balls,
cards and coins is a work of art and
must be e to be appreciated. AT
odera house, Thursday, Nov. ~.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-16
OBITUARY.
VERNE WILLIAM eiBLER.

VERNE William Gibler died We'd
u sday morning, Nov. Tth, in Man
.aester, $. ID. The causeof his death
As typhoid fever. VERNE was born
+: Mallard, Iowa, May Sth, 1889, where
lived with his parents until 1893.
hey then moved to Spencer, and
rom there to Sibley, Iowa, where he
red ten years, coming to Manchester
It'll his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
each, in 1905. His father died in
1893, and his mother in 1905. The
] mains were taken to Sibley for
urial. Two sisters, Myrtle and Edith
ind one brother, Earl, are left to
ilourn his loss.
Vernie was kind and good natured,
always having a pleasant word for
I'll. He was loved by all who knew
him.