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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS,

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WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBOAT CO.
Randall Linc).
STEAMERS FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Monday and Saturday at an for river land.
ipgs and landings in Fort Tobacco. Maddox and
Nomini creeks aud the Wicomico river.
Wednesdays at ! pm. for river landings and
NoninI and Lower Marhodoc creeks Returning.
steamer arrives In Washington Tuesday AMI Sun
day about s pm. and Friday about an
Steamer for GlymOnt aul intermediate landlngs
at 0 am. daily. except Sunday. Returning. AZ
rive In Washington about pm.
Schedules subject change without notice.
Schedules subject I" it'd" and weather. no13-n
THE STEAMERS OF THE MARYLAND. della.
ware and Virginia Railway Co.. commencing No.
vember l. will make three trips weekly between
Washington and Baltimore. weather permitting.
The passenger accommodations are unsurpassed
by any the Chesapeake bay tributaries.
They are electrically lighted and the cuisine Is
perfect. Steamers leave Washington every Sum-
day. Tuesday and Thursday. at pm. and Bal
timore every Tuesday Thursday ami Saturday. at
pm Time Of trip about SO hours.
Fare. 200. State rooms. $3.50. Meals. so cts.
each.
State rooms and further information apply to
STEPHENSON BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main 745. It'll stree. wharf.
T. MURDOCH. Geu. Pass. Agt.. Baltimore. Md.
de8-tf-25
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FOR SALE-S-EOOM COTTAGE. PLEASANTLY
situated WITH ample shade: lot 20 IT. front by
100 deep. \ tar .ain opportunity In a country
home. Price. So co GEORGE II CALVERT
dei5 2t. Coilag, Park. Md
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the public grounds kept pace with the city
in its progress, and together resulted in
not only new Washington. with WELL
and oblterated unsghtly canals. etc, but
in the further adornment OF parks and
park places in and through IL and on its
borders. numerically more than are to be
found in any other American city. and
which have in no small measure made the
new Washington the so-called the Paris
of America
which / have been an observer the mind
picture projected into the future of Wash
ington a half century, or possibly a less
period. upon reflection l do not regard as
overdrawn."
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A New Washington.

"A NSW w
Taking retrospective view of memory
pictures Of Washington as 1t appeared
half century ago, when I came here a
young landscape gardener, and later de-
signed and laid out the experimental gar
dens for the bureau of agriculture OF the
United States government tnow grown to
be one of the largest of the government
departments) and on to 1861, and on from
1861 to Washington during the war and
again on to 1871, when the so-called COM
prehensive plan for new Washington was
conceived by A. B. Mullet, the supervising
architect of the Treasury Department, and
Gov. A. r. Shepherd, and approved by
Mai. o. E. Babcock, Corps of Engineers.
T. S. army, at that time the officer In
charge of public buildings and grounds.
and which was later adopted by the board
of public works, then constituting the gov
eminent Of the District of Columbia, and
remembering the freely expressed views of
many of our then prominent citizens, who
regarded this so-calied comprehensive plan
for a new Washington" as an Utopian
scheme which could never be carried for
ward to completion. and who were appar-
emily amazed at the estimated cost of the
work. which was stated to be $4,00O.O00
Despite their om.nous representations AMI
many other dscouragements the work was
carried forward to completion at an out
lay. however. yariousiy estimated at from
$40. 100000 to $li000, 600.
During this work the improvements OF
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URGED BY PETITIONS.
African Colonization Scheme Present
ed to Congress.

Nearly every state in the Union has sent
to Congress this session petitions praying
for the establishment in Africa of an inde-
pendent government for ex-sIaves and their
offspring under protection of the United
States.
These petitions have been referred to the
committees of the two houses having charge
of foreign affairs. 1t is not expected that
any action will be taken at this time. as it
would be necessary to hold protracted hear
ings in order to acquaint Congress with the
full character of the proposed plan and to
show what proportion of the negro popula-
ton could be induced to favor IT.
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There was no company performing here at
the time 1t is related that although there
was no loss of lie there was a narrow es-
cape. The former Shakespeare Hotel was
then Lichaus. and among his patrons was
an aged member of the bar who always
kept late hours. When the fire occurred he
was fast asleep, and he was found In bed
around which the smoke was solid mass.
The old gentleman objected to being dis
turbed so early. but he was forcibly ear
ried downstairs and out.
Owners of Realty.
East of the theater In 1921 E. Holt, a
carpenter, had property on lot IA. valued at
$50, where he resided. Adjoining Henson
Gassaway had lot 10 in 1925, on which he
erected a structure valued at $1,000, leasing
one part to Joseph Eschbach for s6l.3o and
another to Michael McDermott for SoSs2
per annum, with the privilege of purchase
at 30 cents per foot In 1925 Thomas swami
and DR.. William Gunton were the owners
of rot 16 on which the law building bearing
the latters name is situated Two years
later Alexander Kerr had the lot 10 tne
east across the alley. No. IL; Andrew Coyie
had sold parts of the next property TO
Sarah Smith and T. w. Pairo; J S. McCuo.
bin had bought to the east and Richard
Wallach the lot which Is the bu!idins
bearing that name.
In 1925 the Louisiana avenue improve
ments were assessed as follows: p. Quits
chlch s., 400. part ID; Warren Wood,
H.
lot Is; William Gunton. 81 COO lot 16; Sarah
Smith. 81 400. and T. w. Paro. $1,000. lot
Is; John Withers. $1,000, lot 49, and r.
walIach, $1,000. lot 90
F. A. Russell, an avenue coach builder;
VIM. Holt. Michael McDermott and MIR.
Eschbach.
In the thirties the ground had appre-
ciated. and there were more improvements
noted. The theater was assessed at $I,OOo
the hotel of E. Guttschlich at x;,IM. ten
son Gassaway's two houses, $1,000: VIM.
Gunton. 81 .O00; Sarah Smith, 81 400: T. w;
Pairo. 50 SEQ: John Withers, 5000, and
Richard Wallach, $4,000.
Growth of Neighbcrhood.
What with the proximity of the city hall.
in which were the courts and corporation
Offices and in front the general rendezvous
of the military and other organizations on
gala occasions, as we'll as the place for out
door public meetings. the neighborhood had
considerable growth BY 1910 Cops bowl
ing alleys and the hall above. known as the
Washington Assembly rooms had taken
the place of the American Theater Con-
certs. balls and other entertainments were
given In the hall, and for time the Ma
tional Grays used 1t for a drill hall Mrs.
Guttschlich was successful in keeping a
boarding house as her husband was with
the Shakespeare Hotel John NJ. Young
had established the coachmaking business
on 9Th street. The parsonage Of Wesley
NJ. E. Church. near the theater, was then
the bishop, and other residents included
Samuel Stetsnius w P. u artZ,nger. b. f.
Middleton. Mrs. McCubbin. Mrs. James Ho-
ban, J. H. Bradley. J. NJ. Carlisle, P. Bar
ton Key and Richard Wallach, lawyers;
John OBrien. veterinary surgeon, and j.
Ephlin. tailor. Vim. Medill, comm ssioner
OF Indian affairs, was also there.
JAMES CROGGON.
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TYPEWRITERS.

FOR SALE-SEVERAL LATE STYLE NO IN
derwoods for sale rent: also Reminytons and
Smith Premiers TYPEWRITER AND OFFICE
SUPPLY CO.. l10I st. Phone Main 1900.
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$50 DOWN. BALANCE So MONTHLY. PRICE
So. 40. fer my Sroom new lialnc on most promi
nent site at Barcroft lot LOOKED. Don't miss
this offer s. L. WRIGHT. Earcroft. Alexandria
90 Va del5-3t
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FOR SAI.E-GNE OR TWO LOTS IN HYATTS.
VILE Md: good Location: moderate price for casa
before New Year Address F.. l. SCHARF 1901
r St nv de15-It
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

4Ircs It, 5oc. st. 81 90. wk. 81 81. mo-. 81 30.
FOR SALE-FINE 1t-ROOM HOUSE; HOT AND
cold water. bath: large lot; S.ToO. 800 down.
balance easy terms. GOODWIN, owner, Rv-
erdale.
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COUNTRY PROPERTY.

COUNTRY FROfEhT1.
lines. It. SOC. st. 81 90 1wk s. % lmo. s. 20.
PROPERTY OF HIGH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
homes. suburban property, farms. country estates
The very best preferred Investments Of known
value from $1,000 to 100000. GRANT PAR
IRISH, 1870 \. y.
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FOR RENT-32o1 14TH ST, BROoKLAND: >
story cottage: rooms and BATH; istto,e heat:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
PICNIC AT LlGHTSEY.
County Court Convenes at centreville
 in Bibb This Morning.

Centreville, July 1.--(Special.) Jon the Fourth of July there will be big picnic at Lghtsey's mill pond, a few miles south of Centreville. large crowd will no doubt attend
 County court will convene here tomor- row, and as the docket is rather heavy it will no doubt take several days to complete the call.
 Lieutenant Governor R. M. Cunningham will speak at Haysop church, in this county, on Friday, July 6, at Il o'clock a. m.
 On the 11th and 12th of July the Con federate Veterans of Bibb county will have a grand reunion at Scottsville, about seven miles from Centreville. An eXten- sive programme has been arranged. A number of prominent people are expected to be present, among tn number being John B. Knox, Governor Joseph F. John ston and Henry B. Gray.
 Hodge Miree, who shot to death Charley James at this place a few days since. waived preliminary trial before Judge Pratt and by consent his bond was fixed at 5000.
 Sheriff E. H. Crawford and Tax Col lector John s. Gardner, who were in Mont gomery several days this week on busi- ness, have returned to Centreville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

for state offices s5 for county expenses. and after this action was taken MT. George McEldery, who is chairman of the committee, and also a candidate te for asso- ciate railroad commissioner, appeared in the hall, and made an argument against this action of the committee. After listen ing to MT. McEldery the committee re- considered this resolution. and so far as Talladega county is concerned the state candidates will not be taxed
 As the place of A. M. Garber. who is unopposed for attorney general, will be vacant at his election the committee or dered primary for candidates for county solicitor. also primary for superintend- ent of education for the county. The county superintendent has heretofore been appointed, and it will be eighteen months or more before the official term of that officer expires The congressional com mittee of the Fourth district also met here, with a bare quorum, two countless Shelby and Cleberne, not being repre- sented A vacancy occasioned by the death of McElreath of Calhoun, was filled by the election of Edmundson of Calhoun August 27 was fixed as the date of pri- mary dr. Craig of Dallas appeared be- fore the committee and made short talk. No candidate has as yet announced to oppose MT. Craig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
WORK HAS BEGUN.
Marengo to Have New $20,00o Jail
 Building.

Linden. July 1.-(Special.) l.)-Work has commenced in earnest upon Marengo county's new S2O000 jail. When completed 1t will be a modern structure with all the latest improvements for convenience, safety and durability.
 "The Old Maids Convention" a play rendered by local talent, was pulled off at the court house last night before a large and el-pleased audience. The pro- ceeds went into the treasury of the Methodist Ladies Aid society.
 The Union Grove baseball team defeated the local ball tossers here yesterday by Il score of [ to l.
 Elder Charlie Brewer of Haynesvile who accepted call from the Linden, Rembert and Myrtlewood Baptist churches. moved his family to Linden this week. and will soon occupy the Bailey property on the corner of East and Ca haba streets. recently bought for pas torium.
 The Rev. Mir Wood of I-ancier, Miss fl divine of the Holiness faith. is con ducting a series of meetings at the court house here. He Is doing some good sound. practical preaching and consider able interest is being manifested.
 D. J. Meador. Marengo's popular can didate for lieutenant governor. was in town yesterday and expressed confidence in his election. Reports from the state generally concede the fact that South Alabama is entitled to al least the office of lieutenant governor. inasmuch as the asprants for state offices are almost cx- clusively from North Alabama.
 Nathan NJ. Levy formerly of the pop ular firm of Levy & Co.,, has moved t' Demopols where he will enter the mer- cantiIe business with his brother-in-law MT. Stej
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
WILL ASK FOR LAWS TO
 PROTECT GAME TN STATE

5. Prevention of sale or shipping of game.
 6. Prevention of netting or trapping of game
 '. Prevention of dynamiting, netting or sening of fish.
 These suggestions are in line with the recent game and fish legislation that has proven most effective in states where it has been tried. The recent democratic convention of the state of Tennessee placed a game and fish law plank in the state platform of the party, so great was the demand of the people for it's speedy enactment.
 The economic value of game and fish, as we'll as of song and insectivorous birds has never been fully realized by the people, but they are beginning to see that they have slept on their rights, and are now on the alert to save what we have left with the hope of it's future increase If we pass good fish laws the many beautiful 1impid streams that are now fishless can be restocked with gov ernment fry, and in few years the mountain trout the salmon, the small and large mouthed bass will abound in myriads in their placid depths. There fore. l urge to the welfare of the people of the state to call immediately on the various candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives in their dif- ferent counties before the August pri- mary and discuss with them our pro- posed game and fish legislation and secure from them an expression relative to their position on a state game and fish law.
 The exigencies of the situation impera- lively demand immediate and decisive action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
ATTEND UNIVERSITY.
Auburn Professors Are in Chicago for
 Summer.


 l Auburn, July 1.-(Special. )-Prof R. s.
 Macintosh, l.. H. Duncan and w. F.
 Ward are attending the graduate school in. agriculture at the University of 1lli- nois This school is under the auspices
 of the landgrant colleges of the United States.
 Dr. E. Meade Wilcox, professor of bot any, is doing some investigation in the
 laboratories of the University of Chicago. The many friends of Capt LeVert Cole
 man. '95, have noted with much interest the mention by General Funston, Y. s. A, of his important service rendered in the
 late disastrous connagration in San Fran cisco In his account in the Cosmopoll tan of the disaster he says: "The amount of dynamite and gnncotton used in blow ing up the buildings will never be known, but it must have been tremendous, $ there were times when the explosions were so continuous as to resemble a bonn bardment. Most of the work was done under the instruction of Captain Coleman and Lieutenant Briggs. artillery corps. L. s. A"
 The report of the proceedings of the third annual meeting of the Alabama Horticultural society has just appeared. It is an attractive pamphlet and Is full of excellent papers on matters horticul- tural.
 B. l.. Sh inspector in mathematics ana drawing is taking a course in these sub iects at the summer term of the Univer- sity of Wisconsin.
 The appointment of r. T. Hudson as postmaster at Auburn came as a great surprise Miss Dillard has held the office for many years and has been most ef- ticient and capable officer. She has the best wishes of the community. Mr. Hud- son Is d Baptist minister and has been a resident of Auburn for many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

Huntsville, July 1.-(Special )-John H. Game and Fish Protective association, Saturday issued the following address:
 To Alabamians who wish to protect our fish-Sinee the organization of the Ala bama Game and Fish Protective associa- tion, four months ago, we have prose- cuted an active campaign in behalf of our proposed game and fish law in every section of the state. The people have manifested great interest in the move ment, is evidenced by hundreds of letters that we have received in which most cordial cooperation Is pledged. The reckless and wanton slaughter, the trap ping, netting and shipping of game, the dynamiting, seining and netting of fish; has all but extermnated game and fish in Alabama. Therefore, only by the en- actment and rigid enforcement of a strin- gent game and fish protective law can , we save the few remaining species from extinction.
 legislature for enactment bill with the following principal features.
 l. A shorter open hunting season.
 ?. Bag limit on game. The inaugural ton of a game and fish warden sys- tenn as the only efficient means of en- forcing the game and fish law
 4. Hunters license tax for adults hunt ing on lands other than their own, and a nonresident hunters license tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
LOW ROUND TRIP
Excursion Rates Via Atlantic Coast
 Line.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.--Rate one frst-clasn fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June 19 13. 1s, IS, 23. 25, July ?. '. g. final limit 15 days. Extension can be secured to september 30. 1908. Nashville, Tenn.-Rate one nrst-cIass fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June 10. u. 10 IS. ls, 20, July 5. 6. 2. final limit Is days in addition to date of sale Ex- ,ansion of limit can be secured to Sep- tember 30, 1906.
 san francisco and Los Angeles, Calif.- ouy rates account National Educationai aseociation, July g. IS. Dates of sale June ,4 Tn July 6, inclusive. Final limit Sep- ,smher 15, 1906. Stop-oyers and side trips. Texlngton, ky-Rate one first-class fare .,,Is o, cents Dates of sale July 29 2o a August l. Final limit August ,. 19O6 Kuoxyille. Tenn.-Rate one first-class ,ars nlus 20 cents. Dates of sale June IT is le g3, 24 s. July ', IA. l5. 1906; final it,,,f, can be secured to September 30. lgOs Aabeville. x. C.-Rate one f1rst-class ,are nlus 25 cents. Dates of sale July as ps q. 1906, final limit August 5. 1906. Extension September %, 1So6
 Monteagle Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale Juno a 3O. July 3. .. 19. 20, 2l. 2s. g. 90. S1, Au- gust 16. IT., final limit August 31. 1906
 For rates or any information see ticket agent or communicate with
 T. c. WHITE.
 5-6-tf D. P. A. Savannah. Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

justice to which I would say that nouh- ing could be further from my desire, and were I to do so l would be unworthy or the trust and confidence so generously be- slowed upon me by my people. In the furtherance of the cause of Dr. Cunning ham, through my paper and on the stump for the next few weeks, l need but 10 use editorials from the Birmingham daily paper which so emphatlcally declared that pr Cunningham is the bravest man In Alabama-al honor to him." and here and there an extract from the Blrmlngh'lm Labor Advocate. which journal, Ii ap- pears can give the other Alabama papers cards and spades in dealing with MT
 Conner and his record on child labor
 Yours truly VIM. HAMBGRG JR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
 COMMITTEE MEETS
State Candidates Will Not Be As sessed in Talladega
 County.

Talladega, July 1.-(Special.) 1.-The meet ing of the county executive committee of the democratic party of Talladega county yesterday was largely attended. The committee decided to assess candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

The best remedy for DIASRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs Winglows s Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all Pain. CURES WIND COLO. and Is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

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., 1906-07-02
For Road Supervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of Jefferson County:
 I 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. HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-02

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.