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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
WHEN MEN ARE SHlPWREcKED.
That's the Time They Really Can Eat
Their Boots.

Shipwrecked persons have been kept
alive on the most repugnant and I'M
wholesome of foods Probably the hard
est fare that six strong men and boy of
10 ever kept alive on was the daily menu
of the Windover's survivors, who were
cast up on the Irish coast near Kilsegg
not long ago. They lived sixteen days on
stewed rope yarn.
When they took the ships. small boat
they had water enough for month, but
only small amount of provisions. These
lasted four days. After having nothing at
all to eat for the following two days they
tried boiling lengths of tarred hemp rope
into pulp and swallowing It,
They had a key of paraffin wag, which
they boiled to add to the nourishment
The sickness they experienced a result
of the diet, says What to Eat was only
temporary and they landed in compare
lively good health.
Capt. Maboly of the laundering steamer
Gwalior and his second officer created IL
record less than two years ago by living
for seventeen days on boot leather and
pint of water day each.
OF course no teeth can tear cowhide
boots they had to be cut up and shredded
with knife and the shreds chewed and
swallowed. Boiling, even when possible,
IL 10 Sdlu, dOCS ilO Sooh Jul ldhco liOiii
the nourishment of the boots. few
ounces of leather being very hard to di-
gest, stay the stomach for fifteen or TWEEN
ty hours.
A diet of boots and shoes is one of the
commonest of last resource foods, and
though It is hard for a well fed person
to imagine that any one could masticate
and digest the leather, a pair of long sea
boots will keep man alive for fortnight
If he has a little water.
Two men who went to small island off
the Irish coast not long ago kept them
selves going for ten days on diet prob
ably worse than this. They landed in a
boat which was smashed by a wave on
their trying to relaunch her, and they
were kept on the bare rocky island with
out food.
Fortunately there was a spring on the
island, but nothing in the way of sea gulls,
which they could catch. and nothing with
which to make fire as distress signal.
There were not even any shell fish, as
there was no beach, and the pair had to
subsist for ten days on cold, raw seaweed
washed up by the tide.
The best known and most useful of star
walton diets for wrecked or castaway peo-
pie, however. is that of barnacles. Three
Englishment and a crew of Lascars who
had been forced to abandon the sailing
vessel North Star few months ago kept
themselves going for more than a week
on barnacles, and only two of the crew
died.
The worst of this diet is that the bar
nacles give one internal cramps and cause
an insufferable thirst. but they do nour-
ish the frame You have TO reach under
, the vessels side and pull them off, taking
care not to leave the best half of them
sticking to the planks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Prefers Trolley to Auto.


That the ownership of yachts and auto
mobiles does not bring with 1t unalloyed
bliss Is demonstrated by this incident
One of the most prominent men in Wall
street called up his country home and
gave instructions that his automobile be
sent to meet him at his yacht landing at
a certain hour.
THE machine is out of order. SIR was
the reply.
Then send one of the two other ma
chimes in the garage" he commanded.
They're both out of order too sir
the servant at his country place STAN
mered over the wire
Hanging up the telephone receiver i'm
patiently and turning to friends in his
office, the millionaire said:
Don't 1t beat the dickensl Here 1
have three automobiles and ono yacht,
and l suppose I've got to take the trolley
cars to get home tonight. I'll be hanged
If l haven't about come to the conclu-
sion l like to ride in the cars better, any
way"
Then seemingly as an afterthought, he
said:
mo: believe that of all the methods
I have for getting about, like my yacht
best and the trolley cars next"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Mems Furnishings


Genuine Pepperel Drawers with pearl
double throughout; regular soc garment 90
hansaek sale price =
striped balbrggan Shirts Drawers
pearl buttons; regular 25c garment. 11o
Ransack sale price,. Il y
line soc fancy balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, in black and white, tan and Q@o
Ransack sale price. Os y
CLOVES
We have 100 dozen working Gloves which
good at so Ransack sale orc
price -. -. -. &c
sox
Heavy mixed cotton " Hose; regular price &C. for 10
25c Ransack sale price,. ~
NEGLGEE SHIRTS,
Mems Negligee Shirts without COLLARS
shirts two collars and pair of cuffs Zoo
Regular price price. OVO
sUsPENDERs
Fine Isle Web Boys suspenders value
fine mohair Ransack sale 10o
Mems Suspenders a heavy Isle with calf skin
extra good at 25c Rtansack sale price, 17o
NEcKWEAR
Big line of Csc Shield Bows from SOC silks; ORo
14c EACH e~OO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY


/ the high officials of the late Confeder-
acy
1S92-James ]. Corbett defeats John L..
Sullivan at New Orleans and wins the
worlds heavyweight championship.
September s.
1664-New Netherlands taken by the
English without a struggle.
1760-Great Britain formally annexes
Canada, which has been surrendered to
General Amherst.
17s0-British enter North Carolina from
the south.
17S1-Battle of Eutaw Springs, S. c., the
last important battle in the south Of
the war of Independence.
1S25-General Lafayette, who has been
the nations guest, sails from Washing
ton for France in an American frigate.
1S47--The Mexican having broken the
armistice, hostilities are renewed at the
battle of Moline del Rey.
1S60-Nearly 300 lives lost in collision on
Lake Michigan between the steamer
Lady Engin and the schooner August>.
1S64-General Mcclellan accepts the
democratic nomination for President, but
rejects the platform declaring the war a
failure.
1SSS-Last spike driven in the Northern
Pacific Railroad at a point near Gold
Creek Mont
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Mems AM Boy's Clothing


large variety of Coats and Pants Suits light coo long
cuts, with padded shoulders Former 4 o.
price $780, Ransack sale price. A'Os
MEMS THREE-PlEcE SUITS
ends; WOOL light, invisible plaid cashmere
very latest style with Sc
liam lining hand feed and hand padded collar broad apes
long cut with center vent Former price $500 9 81
COAT, PANTS AND VEST SUIT
Odds assortment Of the latest cuts IN
light They all long cut three
button suits Sizes from 81 to Az Former GT
price S15 SIS Ransack sale price 'Os
MEMS PANTS,
pant every Of fancy
striped worsteds; former price $3.50 Ransack I 00
sale price,. A'OO
large variety crashes fannes worseds of
light colors these made the latest STYLE
full hips, bottoms buckles the side and belt
sold for $500, $500 and $3.50 Ransack sale . 1Q
BOYS WASHABLE PANTS,
large variety stripes; formerly sold loo
for 19c Ransack sale price,. AVO
of blue chambrays linens plain crashes
striped cheyots, In all sizes former price 25c. loo
price lev
big of the famous Regatta brand-washabe pants of
plain striped cotton heyot These pants made up In
the stye-large and with belt straps.
price Soc Ransack sale price ~OO
large variety linens with
straps hip pocket sizes to 49,
tapped; former price 75c Ransack sale SOo
BOYS SCHOOL PANTS,
These pants with standard
made with the Imperial waist bands
to rip sizes 49, former price SO
75c Ransaek sale price,. ....OOO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Mrs. wInsIow'. SOOTHING SYRUP.

The best remedy for DIA2RHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' ;
Soothing Syrup" and take NO other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALI.AYS
ali Pain. CURES WIND collie. and Is
tvcnty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Mems and Boys Clothing

reputation clothing established in Birmingham You
YOU This sale for people who look
ing bargains strengthen old friendship and make
year, and this is how do it. WE SELL THE
MOST DESIRABLE GOODS WAY BELOW THE VERY LOW
EST PRICES.
TWoPIEcE SUITS FOR MEN,
Coat Suits of fancy worsteds
striped fannels and crashes These suits made
hair cloth fronts and padded shoulders and half
lined They formerly sold for $500 and $1,000 ~
Ransack sale price .O'I'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
For Scissors and Shears.

matte gas cock that will shut off the flow
as soon as the gas Is extingushed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

late He Hydunad he S@ h d mad Waedoum
by kpg touch
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

matte gas cock that Will shut off the flow
as soon as the gas Is extinguished.
For Scissors and Shears.
There is a self-sharpening paper cutter
which keeps its blade on edge through the
very process of cutting paper. There is
a tidy 100000 waiting for the man who
can apply the same principle to scissors
and shears.
A pen that will not corrode, a pin that
will not dull, a gasolene for automobiles
that will not SMELL an ink that will not
evaporate, coloring matter for light dress
goods that will not fade, a self-lubricating
sewing machine, an automatically punct-
ure closing pneumatic tire for bicycles and
automobiles, a perfect smoke consumer, a
device for accurately timing camera ex-
posures, a typewriter key that will not
clog and hundreds of other schemes that
will add to the comfort and economy of
living, are all waiting to be brought to
that stage of perfection that will make
them serviceable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
More Effective.

From the Cleveland Leader.
when you have a quarrel with your
husband do you threaten to go home to
your mother?'
mo, indeed-what good would that do?
l threaten to have mother come here"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Shoes Take Part in Ransack Sale
UnparallelIed Bargains

In order to shoes we have
made such reductions prices that the
sit and take notice when he she we offer the
BEST SHOES at the following figures.
It's the Ransack Sales doings carefully and
then this Ransack SALE W
cHILDRENs SHOES,
. ehdTens Tan Strap and Lace Oxford $780, Q1o
BOYS SHOES,
Boys. Youths Little oxfords were $780, 7
Sloo hansacKed ror..... -. IL
Little Gents Tan Calf oxfords were ~
WoMENs SHOES,
Women's Chocolate Vici Kid Calf Oxfords ~
were $l5O Transacted to low price of. -. Il &c
Womens Wei Kid oxords. were $780, $780, $125 1n
Womens Tan Calf oxords, great values and O~
Womens Tan. Calf and Chocolate oxfords are bar
gains were $3.50, $500. $3.50. -
Womens and two strap Slippers in low
spring heels, were $780, $L75, $150. Sale price
Womens Chocolate vici Butcher high Shoes good
styles, were $3.50 $780, 1~
Ransacked at. ....... =. 49,. IL
Womens Tan. Calf and Chocolate Butcher oxords
$780, $3.50. Ransacked = 49,;
Ill.,. LIT
Womens Chocolate Vici Kid Butcher high Shoes wepe ~
Sooo' Szoo fansacKed at -. LII
MEMS SHOES.
Mems Oxfords In and chocolate vici
kid, Goodyear welts, were $780, $3.50. 4 OA
"lS"cAeu 1.Ot
Mems High Shoes leather tan calf and chocolate
Wei KID Goodyear wets, were $500, $780, I ~
hansacKed a.. -. -. l.OI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
ADMIRAL
is SHOT BY SAILOR.
Admiral ChOuknin Attacked at Sc
vaStOpOI-- --MutineeTs Had Sworn
to Do Away With Him.
CONDITIONS ARE WORSE
Commander Of Black Sea Fleet
Lies Dying in Hospital from
AsSassin's Bullet.

SEVASTOPOL, July Pan attempe
was made here to assassinate Vice Ad-
miral Chouknin, commander Of the
Black sea fleet. The admiral was
wounded and taken to a hospital.
Admiral Chouknin's condition is ex.
tremely serious. The bullet lodged In
his lung, making breathing difficult.
The doctors hold out no hope Of bis
recovery.
1t is known that the would be as
sassin is sailor, who hid In the bushes
and shot, at the admiral as he was
walking In the garden of his villa, but
the culprit has not been apprehended. \
The admirals assailant Ii thought to
be sailor of the battleship Otchakoff,. !.
and his act is in revenge for the exscu-
ton of Lieutenant Schmidt, the revolu-
tionary leader Admiral ChOuknin was
universally hated by his sailors, and
at the time of the execution Of Schmidt
the revolutionists condemned him to
death, 100 Of their number pledging
themselves to carry out the sentence.
This Is the second attempt since
Schmidts execution March 19 this
year.
Vice Admiral Ch0uknin has been
blamed for his severity, and it was to
his treatment Of the crews of the ships
under his command that the muttny on
board the battleship Kniaz Potemkine
in June and July. 1905, was attributed.
The admiral displayed considerable ac-
tivity in attempting to capture the mu-
tineers at that time and in suppressine
the sailors mutiny at Seyastopol ip
November last.
I" An attempt was made on the life Of
the admiral Feb. -. A woman ap.
peared at his official residence during
the aft. yQ9Qn Of that day aud sent Il
zhar ca i:s..ysgs .sysw bls1tEzssSa 4
of a rear admiral at st, Petersburg
who was an old acquaintance of Chouk
min. On entering the .admirais ofice
the woman drew rapid fire pistol and
fired four shots at him, each bullet
reaching the mark.
As she turned to escape the woman
was killed by the orderly on duty at
Chouknin's door, The crime beyond
doubt was political.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
INVESTIGATE
The RIPARIAN
COMMISSION
Dr.. Frank CrOwther One of the
AssemhIymen Appointed by
Governor to Do the Work.
cial to the EYENING NEWs /:

Spe cidl to the EPENING NEWS:
TRENTON, July 12.-Dr. Frank
Crowther, of Perth Amboy, one of the
Middlesex county assemblymen, came
to the state house yesterday after
noon and assisted in organizing the
legislative commission on riparian
lands. The commission was appoint
ed by Governor Stokes under senate
joint resolution No. 16 by Senator
Hillery. The resolution directs the
commissioners to investigate the sub
ject of leasing riparian lands, the
methods used, the lands still open
for lease and matter of fixing rentals,
and in general the whole subject of
riparian property.
The commission is composed of
Senators Wakelee, of Bergen; Min
turn, Hudson; and Avis, Gloucester;
and Assemblymen Crowther, Barbar.
Mercer; Holcombe, Hunterdon; Jones.
Camden: and Reed, Monmouth.
The states income from the ripar-
ian lands is devoted to the support of
the public schools, and the inquiry
will be of great Importance to every
city in New Jersey having water
front.
Senator Wakelee was made chair
man, and Assemblyman Barber, Sec
retary. Myor Frederick w. Gnich-
tel, of Trenton. was chosen official
stenographer.
1t was decided to hold another
meeting at the state house Eext We'd
nesday at IL am. Attorney General
McCarter will be notified of the OBJ
ject of the resolution and his advice
requested. The members of the state
riparian commission will be invited
to attend the meeting next week.
DR.. Crowther stated yesterdaHxaf'
ternoon thai it was the purpose )t
the legislative commission first to go
over the laws of the state relating to
riparian subjects. Then the present
riparian methods will be investigat-
ed generally. With this information
as basis the scope of the inquiry
will be widened and will be directed
toward ascertaining how to improve
the riparian situation, and what
changes il any, should be made IN
the present laws on the subject.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
FAKE PLUMBER
LIFTED WATCH
Represented Himself as R. J.
Calvin and Walked Away With
Peter JOhanSen'S Ticker.

Former Freeholder Peter A. Jo-
hansen, of GA Market street, is mour-
ming the loss of gold watch, stolen
by an impostor. Tuesday afternoon
a man called and said he was plum
ber, and wanted to measure new
tin roof on the addition that is being
built on the easterly side of the
house. He was asked if he was r.
]. Calvin, and he said "Yes."
After measuring the roof, the sup
posed Mr.. Calvin went away, after
promising to come the next day. with
the tin for the roof. All day yes-
terday the family looked for him to
come. In the meantime the disap-
pearance of the watch had been dis
covered. Finally the police were noti-
fed that "Mr. Calvin had measured
the roof, and that the watch was
missing. Chief Burke asked for a
description of "Mr. Calvin" and
found that he had sandy mustache
and was tall and slender, while Mr..
Calvin in reality Is of a different
build and has a smooth shaven face.
Mr.. Calvin was called up on the tele-
phone and said that he had not been
there himself nor had he sent any
man, in fact he had not known that
the place was to be rooted. No clue
has yet been found to the identity or
whereabouts of the imposter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
Was Knocked Down and May be
Fatally Injured by the AC-
Cident.
KICKED ON THE HEAD.
Two Wheels of the Wagon Passed
Over Her-Dr. Meinzer Was Sum-
moned--Says the Child May Re-
cover Unless There Are Some In
ternal Injuries-Uncertain As to
Who Was the Owner of the Horse.

Madeleine Nelson, an orphan, eight
years old, living with her grandpar-
ents at 124 Second street, was knock
ed down yesterday and run over by a
horse and wagon. The police report
says the team belongs to Winberg,
the painter. Everyone in the neigh
borhood agree that it was painters
wagon.
The child was carried to her home,
where she was attended by DR.. M. S.
Meinzer, who found the little one
badly bruised around the legs and
having q bad wound on the head.
The horse attached to light wag-
on, was standing united on Maple
street yesterday afternoon at about
O'Clock, when it suddenly became
frightened and dashed down Maple
street to Market, tearing down the
fence in front of the house occupied
by Charles Remmicke, and then dash
ed along the sidewalk to the Han
son fiat at the corner of First street,
breaking the stoop. 1t was at this
place that the little girl was walking
along the sidewalk, and hearing the
noise behind her, tried to jump out
of the way, but before she could do
so, was kicked by the horse, and two
wheels of the wagon passed over her
legs.
Her conditions today is critical,
but if no internal injuries are dis
covered the child will probably re-
cover, although it will take a long
time, owing to the kick which she
received on the back of her head.
At the house this morning the
grandparents of the child told
NEWS reporter that the owner of the
horse had not been near them to in
quire as to the extent of the injuries.
and that they thought he should be
made to pay the doctor as they were
poor people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
STRUCK
VIM O'CONNOR
Noted Horse Trainer Fatally Hurt
by Touring Car at DOnsan
Hills.

william O'Connor, of Brooklyn,
known professionally as Cahill, and
trainer of Jupiter Wilkes at the Coun-
ty Fair grounds, Port Richmond, s.
l., which is owned by Mr.. McAuliffe;
of LONG, Island, was killed at DongOn
Hills yesterday morning, at O'clock
by being run down by big red auto
in which were five men, who escap-
ed.
The spot where O'Cohnor was hiE
was opposite H. Bourkuin's hotel, at
Dongan Hills, and his body was drag
ged along the Richmond road for
more than forty feet. The tracks Of
the auto show that when 1t reached
Washington avenue it turned down
the Boulevard.
O'Connor's body was picked up by
the wrecking crew of the Midland
road and, by order of Deputy Coroner
John Bennett, was removed to Demp-
sey's morgue, West New Brightons
Mr.. McAuliffe, who is abroad, was
notified by cable. y
O'Connor was about fifty years
old. He was getting his horses in
shape for the coming season, and met
his death while crossing the street
near the fair grounds.
The place where O'Connor was ltill-
ed is favorite spot for speeding au-
tomobiles. Nine motorists were ar
rested on Sunday last for violating
the speed law and were fined SIG
each
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
BOY RENDERED
UNCONSCIOUS
Andrew NOtta Of Roosevelt Struck
His Head on Washington
Street Pavement.

Andrew Notta, twelve years old, of
Roosevelt, fell from one of Potts &
Kaufman's trucks, last night, on
Washington street, striking his head
on the brick pavement.
DR.. Charles l. Silk was summoned
and found the boy unconscious, hav-
ing a bad cut over his left ear and a
confusion on the back of his head.
'Roundsman John Morris sent for
the ambulance and he was removed
to the city hospital.
Notta is a wayward boy, and fire.
quently runs away from home. AT
the time of the accident he was steal
ing a ride on the back of the truck
from which he fell.
His father was notified by Chiei
Burke, and on arriving went TO the
hospital to see his son.
At the hospital today 1t was said
that the boy was resting quietly, and
would recover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
AUTHORITIES AFTER
WOOD THIEVES AGAIN
One Is Fined and Warrants Are Is
sued for Others Accused Of Pill
fering Timber.

John Walosek, who was arrested
yesterday by Detective Huff for tres
passing on the property of William
Cutter, was fined $40 this morning
by the recorder.
Warrants were issued tor SIX more
trespassers, who have, 1t is alleged
been stealing wood and tearing down
Mr.. Cutters saw mill. A number OF
houses in the vicinity were searcheo
yesterday and evidence was found
The case will be heard at Z O'CLOCK
tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
WATCHED FOR
NEW WORKMEN
Henderson Brothers Expecting
NOn-UniOn Men Work Pro-
crossing on Contracts.

Having received word that Hen
derson Brothers were expecting a
large gang OF men this morning the
union officials were busy watching the
trains and boats for the arrival OF
non-union workmen. All the union
men working on the Henderson con-
tracts have been called off, and the
men now employed by them are non
union men. Work is progressing
we'll at the Goldsmith building this
morning, one new man being at work
together with yesterdays force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
CT. STANDARD
INSTALLATION
Deputy Thomas Lucas Put New
FOresters' Officers in Place
Last Night.

Deputy Thomas Lucas installed
the following officers of Court Stand
ard, Foresters of America, last night
for the ensuing year: Chief ranger.
d. ]. Flynn; sub-chief ranger, Frank
Sheath; recording secretary, Frank
Beatty: senior woodward, Philip
Realty. Junior woodward, Chris.
Hanson. senior beadle, John
Rhodes; junior beadle, George Gar
dener; lecturer, Frank Meyers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
ANOTHER CHARGE is
MADE AGAINST WOCLO ON

Walter Woglom, who was arrest
ed Yesterday on a charge of assault
preferred by William X. Bassford,
had another complaint made against
him this morning by Travis Bucka-
lew, of Tottenville. the man who re-
ceived the beating from him yester-
day.
In default of $1,000 bail, Woglom
was committed to the county jail at
New Brunswick to await the action
of the grand jury.
Later 1t was decided at his rela-
tives request to. have him examined
as to his sanity and committed te
some institution
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
EXAMINE LANG
AS TO SANITY.
Four Physicians, Among Them
Or. W. E. Ramsay, Examined
Murderer of Katie GORDON.
speciol to the EVENING NEWS !:

NEW BRUNSWICK. July 12.--
Fred Lang, the murderer of Kate
Gordon, was examined this morning
at the sheriff's home, in the presence
of Prosecutor Berdine, by DR.. Wood,
superintendent of the State Asylum,
at Trenton, DR.. Evans, superintend-
ent of the 4Lorris Plains Asylum, DR..
]. L. Suydam, the county physician,
and DR.. w. e. Ramsay, of Perth
Amboy.
No official report has yet been
given out, and it is thought by many
in New Brunswick that Lang will be
pronounced sane.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-12
LITTLE GIRL SHOT,
our OF DANGER.
Oruska, Who Held the Revolver Is
Released on Bail on Certificate
of Or. F. C. Henry.

Andrew Oruska, who accidentally
shot Annie Harrikz on the Fourth of
July, has been released on certifi-
cate of DR.. f. C. Henry, of the city
hospital, that the child is out of dan
ger. The bail was fixed at $500.