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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
HUNGRY FOR OFFICE.
Colonel Campbell, Governor to Be of Texas. Swamped With Applications.

Austin, Texas, State officials are getting many letters from prospective office seek FITS asking their indorsement for posi- tions which will be at the disposal of Colonel Tom Campbell after the election next November. These applications are from persons who want to be appointed to any of the fifty odd offices which will be dished out by the new governor to the faithful.
 One of these state officials exhibited a good sized bundle of these letters in which the writers asked him to do all In his power to procure an appointment under the new administration. Just how much weight an indorsement from a pres snt official will have with the new chief executive is hard to tell, but looking at the proposition from political view point, it would not seem thai the indorse- ment would count much, as 1t has gener- ally been thought that these officials, or number of them, were supporters of other candidates than the Palestine candidate.
 It is roughtly estimated that Governor elect Campbell will have about half a hundred appointments at his disposal which includes superintendents of the va rious eleemosynary institutions and ranger captain, and from present indica- tions there will be about 1900 applicants for these offices.
 Applications are cropping out on every aide, and in some instances there are all ready dozen candidates for the same of
 ncaL and just what method the new gov
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carcass to their ship and commenced tho cutting up process. The work continued q whole day and a whole night, and was resumed the following day.
 But. then, what was their astonlsh- ment when. on opening the stomach of the whale they found their missing com. rade. James Bartley, entombed alive, but unconscious. in the mammals belly The sailors had great difficulty in restoring this new Jonah to consciousness
 For many days he was a prey to vio- lent attacks of mental wandering. and 1t was impossible to extract a word from him, IL was only after three weeks of nursing that James Bartley recovered hs reason and could speak of his wonderful experience.
 T still remember quite we'll said he, the moment when the whale hurled me into the air. Then l was swallowed and found myself In q smooth. slippery pas sage whose contractions forced me always lower down. This feeling had lasted moment when Ifound myself in huge sack, and, 1 sroped around me l be- came aware that l had been swallowed by the whale and now lay in it's belly.
 "1 could still. however draw breath, although with difficulty. I felt an nae- scrlbable heat and believed I should Do boiled alive. The terrible thought that l doomed to perish in the belly of the whale filled me with consternation, and this terror was aggravated by the peace and quiet which reigned around me. But at last l lost consciousness of my frightful situation.'
 James Bartiey,' says the source of our information. is well known as one of the boldest of whalers, but the mental emotions were so violent that he not only lost his reason for tlme but continues to be troubled with fear inspiring hallu- citations. He imagines himself to be constantly pursued by whale, which swallows him afresh.
 Through the action of the gastric juice of the whale the skin of this modern Jonah has become like parchment. but his l general health has not been seriously im- l paired by his enforced sojourn in the | quarters In question:
 | By the way the captain of the wha1- l ing ship informs Us that 1t is not such a rare thing for infnriated whales to swdl- | low man. but that this is the first oc- caslon when the victim of SO fearful fate has been known to emerge from It alive
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ernor will empty to dispatch this this army of applicants has not as yet been disclosed.
 The outlook for many is already gloomy. Indeed, the report comes from Palestine that Colonel Campbell has adopted the policy of consigning to the waste basket all applications for positions as fast as they reach him. It is said that he Is not the only one who is being besieeed with letters from persons asking for fayors, but that his lieutenants in East Texas are also receiving letters by the score asking their indorsenent.
 This action on the part of the governor to be Is throwing aside these applications has caused considerable surprise and has had the effect of putting a damper on many prospective candidates for positions under the incoming administration.
 It is generally understood that Colonel Tom Campbell will not consider any ap- plications until he is formally elected gov ernor of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Work in China.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Everybody in China works hard, even those who have reached the highest posi- tions. It is related of a member of the Chinese cabinet that he left home every morning at 2 o'clock, he was on duty at the palace from 3 to G. As a member of the privy council he was engaged from to 9. From until Il he was at the war department, of which he was president As a member of the board of punishment, he was in attendance from F till ?, and as a minister of the foreign office he spent every day from till or 6 there. In addition, he frequently served on spe- cial boards or commissions.
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and since then there has been no more worlds for him to conquer the only thing left open for him being exhibition miles against time.
 As drawi1g card thero never has been Dan Patch's equal on the American turf. At Minneapolis a few weeks ago he drew 1o3.o00 people 70 the fair grounds in TWO days to see him go 9ga-nst time. At AL lentowp, Pa, 5000 crowded the fair
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grounds to sec his exhin.tion. At Indian. apolis ct tho Indiana State Fair, he drew 5000. T,here is no way to est.us.s the number of people vino have sesn Dan Patch race, but f they could be counted the tota, would reach wsll into the m;i- lions.
 No doubt Dan Patch day at the hla- bama State Fair will bring one O: the blg- gest crowds to Birmingham tEis city has entertained in long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Snake Got China demons"

From the Kansas CIty Star.
 A Saline county bullsnake was basely deceived recently. He had acquired the habit of lunching on the eggs belonging to a farmer near Falun. The farmer caught the snake fin the act' the other day. An autopsy was held after the snake had died by request. and showed that he had swallowed two china nest eggs along with the real ones. If he had lived very likely he would have been a strenuous advocate of a pure-food law, prohibiting adulteration and deception in eggs.
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his best time, reducing 1t from 1:o5A to 1:55 fiat.
 This is his fifth season on the turf. and he has been the undjsputed pacing king of the world in all that time. In 1900 he won every race he entered in. all of which were over half-mile tracks. The next year he went down the grand circuit sweeping everything before him. The next year he took everything in the free-for-all classes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07

Dan Patch, the worlds champion pacer. will be an attraction at the Alabama State Fair Thursday, October IS, in an effort to lower his record.
 No doubt thousands of people will flock to the fair grounds on that day to see this remarkable horse.
 Dan Patch is now 10 years old and he seems to get faster with age. Only this year he clipped q quarter of second off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Cruel of Him

From the Chicago News
 Miss Ranger Cat plano)-Music is the food of love.
 Willie Cutter-Well. If you furnished the music 1 anl------- love would starNe. Ernn the philadelnhia Press
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trunk was also found on the track be- tween the tracks and the negro's house.
 An old man, who lives near the furnace, was also arrested on a charge of com- plicity. They were both charged with burglary and grand larceny This is thought to be an important arrest as it is believed that other charges of recent thefts will be brought against the cul-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
ENSLEY PREPARES
 FOR HOME COMERS Warm Welcome Will Be Ex- tended to Her Old Citizens EXHIBITS AT STATE FAIR Services at Churches Today Will All Be Conducted By Resident Pas
 tors-26o Voters Are Now
 Registered.
EXHIBITS AT STATE FAIR

Ensley, October 6.-(Special.)- )-The State Fair will be a drawing card to the city of Ensley. She is expecting to entertain numbers of her old residents during Home Coming week In fact, special invitations have been mailed by a number of resi- dents and a hospitable welcome is await ing all who will return.
 Ensley is most convenient to the fair grounds. Her limits extend almost to it's borders and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will put on a special car service for her convenience. Last year the attendance from here was Many citizens were personally interested in the exhibits and the women of several churches conducted lunch stands and booths which were quite profitable. The industries also had fine exhibits in the Mines and Machinery hall the Semet- Solyey company, the blow company and the rod and nail mill of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company being well represented, and will probably ob- tain space again this year.
 To the home corners, warm hand is tAleHutu 1 ne lONI IS young put I6W Oln- CTS have a greater reputation for hos pitality, and this will be given it's full breadth during the week of festivities.
 Sunday Services.
 The various churches in the city will hold their regular services in their re- spective places of worship tomorrow morning and night. Resident pastors will conduct the services
 The following is the bulletin for the St Johns Episcopal church prepared by the rector, Dr. Crawford
 9:3O a. m.-Sunday school (Catechiz- ing by the rector).
 1100 a. m.-Morning prayer
 Holy communion and sermon: "Self-EX- altation-Self Abasement."
 500 D. m.-Evening prayer and sermon: Gods House of Prayer"
 Monday the Sth inst:
 500 p. m.-Regular meeting of vestry. All members especially requested to be present.
 Friday, 12th inst:
 500 D. m.-Weekly Litany service Short address by rector: '"rhe Early Martyrs of the Church." A cordial welcome is extended to all.
 Registration.
 Judge Mandy has now a list of 26O names on the register which is thought to be good for the few days that the books have been opened. The registration will continue until October IA, and it is na- tural that voters should hold out to see the quality of the candidates.
 However. the discussions on the street today point to the fact that all are satis- fled with at least one of those mentioned for Mayor. The primary is not receiving much attention during these strenuous times at the county court house in the contest for sheriff. Nearly all of the poli- ticians spent the day in Birmingham.
 Police Officer H. B. Zeigler this morn- ing arrested a negro by the name of Charlie Marshall in a shanty near the Southern yards. A number of blankets, umbrellas, trunk and other merchant disc which had been stolen from a box car were discovered in the house. and a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-07
Notes and Personals.


 The Rev. E. E. Hendriek, the evan- weeks ago. spent a few hours in the city this morning.
 C. w. Rates has bought a new home on Avenue D and Twentieth street, where he has moved from his old residence on Avenue F and Nineteenth street.
 After the regular Wednesday night prayer meeting next week at the Cum berland church, the choir will be reor- ganized MT. Alsup, who has voice of especial strength, will direct the rehear- sals.
 Miss Anna Bell Mcdonald. who gradu- ated last year from the Ensley High school is now attending the seminary in Birmingham.
 Father Doyle, who has been on an ex- tended trip in the north, has returned and will take charge of the services at the Catholic church tomorrow.
 Ben Crumbley a lifelong resident of crumbley Chapel. five miles from Ensey, died today at the age of n years He leaves three daughters and four sons and large number of grandchildren. who are well known all over the county Funeral services will be held from the home and interment will take place at Crumbley Chapel tomorrow at il a. m
 MT. and Mrs. A. F. Defuniak entertained few friends yesterday evening at a de- lightful dinner in honor of MT. Defuniaks s birthday The guests were Messrs. George Sexton, E. s. Miller, Neil Hutchings c. w. Allen and Joe Kelly of Birmingham
 G. r. Harper, a wel-known citizen of Ensley. who has been employed in the steel works for some time, has purchased conduct an up-to-date grocery and meat market
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
A CLUB ON WHEELS

If you would realize the degree of per-
lection which modern travel has attained,
just tell the agent to have your ticket
read over The Michigan Central-sThe
Niagara Falls Route"-the next time you
take journey East or West. If it were
not for the eyer-changing vista of mag
nificent scenery viewed from the broad
windows or observation platform, you
might well think yourself seated in your
own home or club or the finest hotel in
the land. No necessity or luxury Of
modern life is lacking; nothing that the
most particular might desire that may
not be obtained by the simple pressure
of button. If you value your personal
comfort, you will tell the agent to have
your ticket read via this route, where
speed, comfort, safety and service are
most highly developed Write for full
information concerning rates and routes
70 J. w. DAILY, Chief Asst. Genl
Pass'gr Agt.. Buffalo;-N T.; o. w. Rug
giles, Gen'l. Pass'gr. Agt.. Chicago, H.
or W. J. Lynch. Pass'gr. Traffic Mgr,
Chicago. III
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Were Unable to Find Kis-
singer, Who Pitched a
Shut Out Came Beasts
Got Three Tallies
ROYALS DoWNED CHAMPIONS
BIRDS WON EASILY OVER BRoN-
CHoS IN ROCHESTER,, ADKINS.
THE BALTIMORE TwIRLER.
PROVING A PUZZLE.

The Skeeters were shut out by the
Bisons yesterday, being unable to- hit
Kissinger at opportune times. The Buff
falo twirler was hit siy times, but the
hits We're scattered. Only in one inning
was more than one safe drive made by
the visitors. but they didn't count. In
the sixth tinning the Beasts fell upon
Moskiman and pounded out couple of
tallies. Three hits were punched upon
his delivery, which up to the time had
been of the gilt-edged variety. The
Beasts had already scored a run in the
third ON an error by Hanford in allow
ing Mattress drive to get by him. This
upset Moskiman. The two runs made
by the locals in the sivth were on Nat
tress' single, Gettman's sacrifice Whites
single scoring Mattress, Murray's safety
and poor throw by Cassidy, scoring
White The score:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
WAR IN OYSTER BAY.
Attempt to Remove Private Piers
Causes Disturbance.

Causes Disturbance.
Oyster Bay, Aug. 9-For the second
time within week the highway COM
missioners of the village have wrecked
the shore front pier belonging to Fred
eric r. Coudert. The second attack on
the structure was net nearly so sue
cessful as it was last Thursday, for the
destroying axes and crowbars of the
commissioners gang were stopped be-
fore they were well begun by the aged
mother of Mr. Coudert, who planted
herself on a wooden bridge and dared
them to tear it from under her feet.
The war on the beach front, which
has been the sensation of the summer
at Oyster Bay, grew out of the vari-
Gus piers built out by the wealthy own
ers of villas that face the water from
their residences across the beach, and
the beach being held to belong to the
commonwealth the highway commits
sioners have recently undertaken to
remove these distractions.
In order to escape any such objec-
ton Mr.. Coudert recently had his pier
altered, raising it in the centre so that
pedestrians or horses and carriages
might pass beneath. The highway
commissioners, however, hold a pier
that sweeps across the beach, whether
in midair or ON the beach level, is an
obstruction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
WINDING UP BANKS AFFAIRS
Depositoss of Ruined Chicago lnstItu-
tion May Recover In Full.


Chicago, Aug. 9-Theodore Stems
land, vice president of the suspended
Milwaukee Avenue bank and son of
the missing president of that institu-
ton, has come to the rescue of the
$4,000 depositors.
1t Is the general belief of those who
are endeavoring to straighten out the
affairs of the bank that there is an ex-
cellent chance for all to receive almost
dollar for dollar when final settle
ment is made.
Vice President Stensland announced
that he would with full authority turn
over to Receiver Fetzer sssl the real
estate and personal property of Paul
0. Stensland, his father The son
places a valuation of 100000 on this
collateral.
Paul O. Stensland, president, and
Henry w. Herring, cashier, are still at
large.
There has been discovered in Presi-
dent Stensland's safety deposit vault
box series of memoranda detailing
how the bank was looted.
The amount thus taken from the saw
ings of 22,000 poor families, as set
down in Stensland's handwriting, Is
$1,003,000. The money went to sup
port Stensland's real estate specula-
tons, his cooperative building and
business and his fine household in Iry-
ing Park.
According to the police, some of it
also went latterly for luxuries for a
certain woman or women friends of
Stensland's. 1t was intimated that
when the bank president fed he was
accompanied by a divorced woman,
who still is with him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
off to Study Monkey Talk.

New York, Aug. 9.-The most re-
markable adventure which a woman
ever planned has been undertaken by
Miss Ida Vera Simonton of the Bronx
She will sail next week for Africa,
where she will isolate herself in the
heart Of the jungle TO learn the Ian
guage and habits of the ape and mon
key tribes. Miss Simonton will be
Joined in the dark continent by Pro
fessor r. L. Garner, the. scientist, whose
Investigations of simian life have won
worldwide fame.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Lid to Be ciamped on New York.

New York, Aug. Eff any one pre-
sents evidence to me that New York is
wide open,' as have read. will stop
the gambling at once. The lid will be
put down wherever the vice. exists,
and if my orders are not obeyed some
one will be removed from Office said
Governor Higgins when his attention
was called to the statement that gam
bling is going on in New York city as
well as at Albany
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Chicago Grand Jury Returns In
dictment Against the Big
Company.
IS CHARGED WITH REBATING
Railroad Company, 1t Is Alleged, Stored
Corporations Product Free, While
Charging Competitors For Similar
Servce--Nineteen Counts Found, In
voIving Possible Fine of $500

Chicago, Aug. 9.--The federal grand
jury has returned an indictment of
nineteen counts against the Standard
Oil company charging securing of re-
bates through nonpayment of storage
charges to certain railroads, procuring
thereby unfair and Illegal advantage
over competitors In violation of the
Elkins law
The Indictment was handed up to
Judge S. Ell. Bethea. The Standard Oil
company is the only defendant, no Of
fictals of the company and no railroad
companies or officials being named
The bond Of the defendant was fixed
by Judge Bethea at $25, ,000
Outcome of Cleveland Probe.
This is the case investigated by the
grand jury in Cleveland, o., where it
was found that the grand jury had no
jurisdiction. The testimony taken there
was transferred to Chicago, and the
by witnesses who testified in Cleve-
land
1t was on this testimony and evi-
dence that the indictment was return
ed so quickly.
The grand jury Immediately resumed
its session to take up the investigation
of the charge that the Standard Oil
company was given direct rebates by
some railroads.
The indictment contains nineteen
counts, each count constituting sepa-
rate charge. The true bills come under
the Ell4ins law, which provides for
fine of from $1,000 to $4,000 for
each violation. Under this indictment
should the government procure con-
viction on the trial of the issues fine
of $3S0,000 as maximum under the
Elkins law may be assessed.
Product Stored Without Charge.
The indictment alleges that by sys-
tenn of granting the Standard OIL COM
pany certain concessions the oil COM
pany benefited to the extent of $S,-
506.72 during a period Of time from
August, 1908, to February, 1905. The
1ndictnent, as explained by the gov
ernment's attorneys, means thatin nine
lStn 14SldnCeS CcTldlH cOlS1SIlleuIS
of oil for the Standard Oil company
were stored by. the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad company
and that the railroad company re-
ceived no payment Of cents per ton
per day from the oil company for
such storage, but that It's competitors
were compelled to pay this amount
This was equivalent to granting a con-
cession, it is charged, the nonpayment
of the storage charges being practically
a rebate in favor Of the oil company
Each count sets up discrimination of
from $500 to $500 month in favor Of
the oil company.
By order of Judge Bethea second
grand jury was drawn and summoned
to appear next Tuesday morning This
body will take up the investigation of
the business methods of the Standard
Oil company where the present inquisi-
torial body was compelled to leave off
The second jury will begin its investi-
cation with March, 1905
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Effort Wins Kinq's Cup.

Newport, Aug. 9.-Despite several ac-
cidents to yachts, the race for the
Kings cup was brilliant affair. The
race for the coveted Kings cup was
won by F. M. Smiths little sloop Eff
fort. The name of the sloop and that
of her proud owner will be the first
inscribed on the handsome cup pre-
sented to the New York Yacht club
by King Edward VII. The fine new
schooner Queen, owned by J. Rogers
Maxwell. was well sailed throughout
and led the fleet at the finish, but lost
the race by nine seconds time allow
anpe
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Gear to Give Up Throne9

London, Aug. Cit Is reported from
st. Petersburg that there is persist
ent rumor that the czar intends to alb
dicate. 1t is said that during a minis
terial conference Premier Stolypin pro-
posed a series of measures which he
regarded as likely to satisfy the revo-
lutionary party and that the czar
agreed with him, but that the reaction
ary members of the cabinet violently
opposed it, whereupon the czar de
clared that he must resign and confer
regency on the Grand Dukes Vladi-
mir and Nicholas Nicolaievitch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Kaiser Catches Two Spies.

Strassburg, Aug 9.-Two brothers
named Gilt, one a captain In the
French army stationed at Nancy, the
other medical student from Lyons,
both disguised as peasants, were ar
rested as spies during the military ma
neuvers at Fort Crown Prince, near
the town of Ars-sur Moselle, In Lor-
raine, where both the suspects have
been imprisoned
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
sirio's castain Arrested,

Cartagena. Spain, Aug. 9.-Captain
Paradi of the wrecked italian steamer
Sirio has been taken to Genoa under
arrest First reports stated that the
captain had committed suicide, realiz-
ing that he had brought the wreck on
himself Later reports showed, how
ever, that when the ship struck the
captain ran from his cabin and after
look about shouted, Every one for
himselfr' He jumped into lifeboat
The total number of victims is now
said to be 273.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-08-09
Father Kills Little Girl.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. William
Esler of townsville killed his seven
year-old daughter by striking her over
the head with a jug. He says he killed
the child because the mother did not
want it, Before killing the child Esler
drove his wife from the house with an
ak. He was arrested