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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-10-02


afield colonel" remarked. They
slayer OF Indians, a deserter from one
army and the survivor of others fell
me about it."
above the smelter That I'm de-
is a blankety blank lie," he declared
II have never served with it-yes,
have served with it, with Crooks and
Lawton and others against the
Apaches along the border, but never
in it. did desert from the Russian
navy. That was in New York in
March, 1873, when / was 10 years old
went straight to Mexico and ON May
enlisted as private in the Mexi-
can army. have fought in that army
from that day to this, 80 years, and
shall die fighting in it. I'm Mexican
down to my blankety blank toes"
Tell me something about your
fights with our army against the
Apaches. Did you ever run up against
Geronimo?"
Lots of times. / had him cor
rallied once and your General Lawton
prevented me from capturing him."
-Cananea (Mexico) Cor. New York
Herald.
o o o o o o o o o o o o o @ o O Q Q
q THIS Is MY 62nd BIRTHDAY. @
Z" Robert Burns Brown. Q
| o o O o @ o o @ @ @ @ @ @ o o @
General Robert Burns Brown. the
present commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic. was born
at New Concord. o., Oct. 2. 1914, and
was educated in the public schools OF
his native county. He served in the
army from the outbreak of the civil
war until its close. After studying
law for three years. he abandoned the
idea of becoming lawyer and entered
the profession of journalism Fol
many years he has been editor an(
manager of newspaper in Zanes
Vile, o. He is also trustee of thu
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home a
Sandusky, and has always been prom
inent in all affairs that concerned tn,
war veterans and their organizations
At the Minneapolis encampment thi
summer he won out over several Op
ponents and was chosen commander
in-chief of the G. A. r. to succee,
Corporal" James Tanner. His an
cestry was Scotch-Irish. and tn
strength of the Scottish sentiment
evinced in the name given him a
baptism, Robert Burns Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31

now, would turn the head of many men. but it is said it will have no ef- feet on General Ptcquart. He is con sidered a man of discretion and fair ness. He will punish no one because of the craze that drove himself from the army and into prison.
 Nothing could so thoroughly empha- size the final victory of Captain Drey- fus as the placing of Picquart at the head of the army. It is a wonderful case of recovery from national hal. Inclination, and Captain Dreyfus and his friends must appreciate it. Let us hope they also enjoy it. They have q right to do so after passing through scenes and trials of which Devils Island was but a weak incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
CuIIman Politics,

"Cullman county, like Jefferson, is in the midst of a very heated political cam paign," said a gentleman from that coun- ty yesterday.
 "Cullman is fin the sensational Seventh congressional district. which can always be relied upon to furnish interesting fea- lures during political seasons Cullman is always a live wire, and the present campaign is no exception to the rule.
 While the democrats are confident of landing all the nominees, the republic an candidates are not allowing them to sleep on the track. There is very large independent and mi-popullstic vote in Cullman county that must always be certain in the present contest on account of the great personal popularity of the candidates in the field.
 George II. Parker. the democratic nominee for the legislature, Is opposed by G. w. Hanlin on the republican ticket. MT Hanlin Is personally very popular in the county. and 1t is believed will carry a large independent vote outside of his republican support. MT. Parker is head of the banking firm of Parker & Co.,, and besides being very popular with the peo- pie, has been honored with several pub lie positions. which he filled most credit ably.
 "A. J. Casey, the democratic nominee for sheriff, Is opposed by c. c. Schulng, republican. Both men are very popular with all classes, and will have a large following"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Cost of Livino,

Dun's Review shows that commodity prices have been advanced per cent in the course of twelve months. AL though flour and wheat are lower in price, as are corn and potatoes, yet meats are higher, and so is nearly every other necessary of life. Why pork and beef should be higher when successive corn crops of unprecedented proportions have been produced, is a problem that only the trusts can ex- plain. Boots and shoes and all cloth ing are higher, although both wool and cotton in a raw state are lower. Sugar, tobacco butter, cheese and milk are each and all higher than they were a year ago.
 In Dun's review the index numbers representing commodity prices foot up 105.2S2, against 104.287 a month previ- ous, and 100426 one year ago. This manner of presenting the course of prices is perhaps a fair test, for 1t sweeps in all necessaries, thus show ing the actual cost of living. Were it not for the fall in the price of wheat the cost of living at present would be close to high water mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
IntelIiuent Animals.

There are two striking illustrations of animal intelligence in the theatres of Birmingham this week." said a constant theatre-goer last night. "One of these the public Is at liberty to see any time. In fact, it is a feature. It is the little pony at the Majestic theatre that answers questions, adds and subtracts numbers, tells the time by the watch, and does other stunts This animal Is trained to a nicety, and is a great attraction for the women and children.
 "The public never knows of the smart ness of the other animal. He is Bob Charlie Grapewin's English bull terrier. This dog. which is constant companion of Mir. Grapewin. stays in his dressing room until it Is time for his master to enter the stage in the first act. A few minutes before the cue is gwen for MT. Grapewin to go on the stage, the dog gets nervous and begs and whines to be allowed to get out and go on the stage. It is a funny fact that this dog knows his cue as well as Mir. Grapewin knows his, and not infrequently the dog re- minds the man that it is time to go on the stage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Vindication of Captain Dreyfus.

Not only does the new Clemenceau canism, even to the point of radicalism and socialism, but 1t is also an addi- tional tribute to Captain Dreyfus. The Dreyfusards are, in fact, in power in the army and in the republic. Despised and abused though they were a few short years ago, they are now the rulers of the country, everywhere hon. ored and recognized as honest men who fearlessly met popular storm and at length reversed it.
 When the Dreyfus storm arose Pre- mier Clemenceau was a newspaper writer. and he kept his militant pen busy in favor of justice to Captain Dreyfus. He never wavered for a mo- ment, and now when France has been placed in his hands he selects General Picquart for Minister of War. Picquart was a lieutenant colonel when the agi- tation in favor of the rehabilitation of Dreyfus was begun, and he soon be. came convinced that great wrong had been done. He was persecuted in every possible manner. He was even dis missed in apparent disgrace from the army, but he never fiinched. He acted within the rules of the army, display. ing at all times courage and self-pos- session, and when Dreyfus was at last yindicated Picquart. who had stood by him, was reinstated and promoted. Promotion after promotion followed, and the new Premier has at last placed him at the head of the entire army.
 The contrast between his standing when he WAS imprisoned as a Dreyfus' ard, accused of forgery, and abused al most without limit, and his standing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Our Up-to-Date Mayor.

This city has in George Battey Ward a mayor who knows political trend and a social reform when he sees it. He sees that this is an anti-pass age, or rather he saw it when he became Mayor nearly two years ago. Since my election" he said recently, q have paid my way everywhere. I cannot now vary from that rule" This re- mark was drawn out by the tender of an annual theatrical pass, and no doubt the rule he applied to theatres he ap. plies to all other pass-writing concerns, from the theatoriums up to the biggest railroads in the land. It costs him a nickel, for example, to ride home on a trolley car after he had struggled hard all day with municipal problems. Tired and hungry, he would then be entitled to free ride if any would be--but, no, out comes a nickel from his honest pocket.
 Mayor Wad's example in this mat. ter is worth a great deal It gives the general anti1pass movement a boost and momentum that it needs, and the chances now are that Birmingham will be found very near the head of the anti-pass procession which is form ing and mobilizing in all parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Last Week of the Campaign.

In New York city political hysteria is predominant, but elsewhere in the country it is chiefly noticeable because of it's absence. And yet there are several campaigns of deep interest in the big swing of states.
 In Iowa, for example, the entire ad- ministration standpat-Shaw crowd are keeping hands off simply because Gov ernor Cummins, the republican nomi- nee for third gubernatorial term, is in favor of the revision of our noble, not to say sacred, tariff. He does not hesitate to expose some of it's numer- ous villainies. MT. Bryan, who has re- gently spoken in several cities in Iowa, did not hesitate to say this week in Chicago that the republicans of Iowa are hopelessly divided. He predicts the election of Claude R. Porter, the l democratic nominee, for governor. It is at any rate certain that the entire standpat interest-a close corporation -is opposing Governor Cummins, chief ly because a third victory would make him Iowas logical candidate for Presi- dent, instead of MT. Shaw.
 In Ohio, too, there is some signs of a republican slump. The present Ohio delegation comprises but one democrat, Some say there will be ten or eleven democrats from Ohio in the Sixtietn Congress. Goebel and Longworth may be defeated in the two Cincinnati dis tricts, and the democrats expect to carry six other districts.
 The democratic gains in Congress- men will come chiefly from Ohio, Penn | sylvania, Missouri and New York, but other states will have to contribute If | the democrats are to grasp the fifty seven districts that they need in order to reverse the control of the House of Representative The four states named are thought to be good for half that number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Iasner 2 eioices.

Jasper is the prosperous capital Of the prosperous county of Walker. It had eleven passenger trains a day, but it sorely needed the twelfth one that was installed last Sunday, for it is that additional train which enables people to go north of Jasper and, after trans acting days business, to return home in the evening. People. too, can go to Jasper, and, after doing their shopping, they can return home by supper time. This is why Jasper rejoices over it's twelfth train. for it affords more local conveniences and meets more local needs than any of the other trains.
 Jasper will stand pat on it's dozen trains, including the new Northern Alabama Flyer, until the schedule of the Illinois Central is put out. The latter company is throwing dirt about and beyond Haleyville. In the coming year the Illinois Central trains will be put on, and the country south of Haley vile, especially Jasper, will then have all the trains and railroad facilities that it can reasonably ask for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
BLOOD FAILS TO
 FLOW IN RUSSIA

St. Petersburg, October 30-The first an- niversary of the proclamation of the man ifesto giving a constitution to Russia. passed in undisturbed quiet. Disorder and bloodshed were averted. The work men of St. Petersburg, always the most numerous element in any disturbance, compiled absolutely with the orders of the labor organizations and abstained from any celebration or demonstration.
 The Putiloff Iron Works employees worked as usual in obedience to the or ders from labor headquarters. These works are the heart of the labor move ment.-
 Disquieting signs were observed near the works last night and today, and an adequate force of men was stationed in the nelghborhood to cope with any emergency. The men of a score of small CT factories had the day off, but work was performde in majority of the shops Several bands of black hundreds, armed with slaves, paraded in a remote street. but there were no collisions with them nor have there been any conflicts be- tween the workmen and the police.
 Today's issues of the Oko, formerly the Russ, and the Tovariserb, were confis- cated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
MT, Acton Explains.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As a member of the democratic execu- tive committee of Jefferson county, I de- sire to publish one fact that has not yet been published so fas as I know. I de- sire to make 1t short, as too much has already been said.
 It is charged that the committee was partisan, and that 1t stood S4 for Judge Stile and 19 or 20 for Colonel Higdon. This fact will convince any reasonable person that such was not the case.
 The first box opened was East Lake, It was charged that one Mirett Ellard had paid no poll tax, and was, therefore, not qualified to vote. The county record was presented. MT. Will Waldorf was sworn. He said the record showed that he had not paid a poll. Also his cousin testi- fled that he was well acquainted with him, and frequently saw him. He said he knew no reason why he should not pay a poll. This happened on Friday morn ing after Colonel Higdon had withdrawn, and number of his followers out of the room. The motion was put to declare his vote illegal. The vote stood 24 for and 22 against This was the first test vote. Did 1t show a partisan committed? :? without comment, l submit this.
 P w. ACTON,
 Representative Beat. No. 3l. October 30 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
PURVIN ROBBED
 IN BLOSSBURG

All of the patrolmen of the city are on the lookout for three men, two whites and a negro, who are charged with hay ing held up and robbed Alvin Purvin in Blossburg Monday night.
 The robbers got from the person of MT. Purvin $750. The man was made to throw up his hands while the negro went through his pockets. Three one hundred dollar bills, five fifty dollar bills and twenty ten dollar bills were taken.
 Early yesterday, MT. Purvin wired the local police that he had been robbed, and gave description of the men who he believes will come to Birmingham. The men evidently knew that he had the money upon his person, for others who passed along the scene of the robbery just ahead of MT. Purvin were un- molested.
 Captain Johnston, acting chief, instruct ed every patrolman to keep an open eye for these men, and the officers have copies of the descriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
BAD BOYS WORRY
 THE POLICEMEN

The nolice department is considerably annoyed by complaints from all parts or the city relative to the mischievous tricks of youthful depredators. From Fifth ave- nue comes the report that yard hydrants ran not be kept equipped with faucets. As soon as a hydrant is equipped some had boy removes this necessary attach ment. One of the residents of the avenue who had previously had faucets stolen, watched his hydrant last night and pre- vented a raid by some eight or ten young sters.
 From Tenth avenue and Eighteenth street the police got a report yesterday to the effect that crowd of boys get to- .gether every afternoon to throw stones at negroes who pass along. Yesterday afternoon while a number of these young sters were throwing rocks two ladies were struck. Neither was seriously injured. Officers were detailed to watch this neighborhood.
 Police officers have been instructed to watch the prankish youngsters tonight during the celebration of Hallow cen. Heretofore form of celebrating has been the soaping of car tracks. Superintendent Harris of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company made an official re- quest yesterday that such attempts be closely watched tonight. He pointed out that the tricks have heretofore resulted in injuries, and always endanger life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
"The County Chairman"

The voters have all been called co att tend "The County Chairman" at the Jeff ferson tomorrow afternoon and night, and Manager Douglas has decorated the boxes for the occasion. Col. E. l.. Higdon, can ddate for sheriff, will occupy one of the lower boxes with a party The cen- tra1 figure, however. will be Jim Hacker, the county chairman, who dominates ev- cry scene with his rugged presence. He is the past master of all the ins and outs of politics in his section. Incidentally he helps in the development of the pretty love story that pervades the piece. As the "Hon. Jim Haclder,' Theodore Bab- cock has a strong part, one that Is out of the ordinary, and his characterize ton is excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
KU-KLUX ORGANIZED
 ON THE NEGROES

Nashville, Tenn, October 3O.-A Brook haven, Miss, dispatch to the Banner says:
 As a result of the production of '"The Clansman" in this city last week. and threats circulated by whites that a Ku- Klux clan was being organized here to drive negroes from the community. the blacks are said to have formed them selves into a band of white caps, and already have started a series of depre- dations on the whites.
 News has reached here from Bear Creek, in Lincoln county, that Bud God bold, a young white farmer, was fired upon by negro white caps while riding through a lonely stretch of woods. His horse was killed but Godbold escaped in- jury and escaped. According to God bolds story a white man, unknown to him, was riding a hundred yards behind him. and was simultaneously attacked by black white caps. His fate is not known.
 officers have gone to the scene of the ambuscade to make an Investigation.
 The story circulated that whites would form @ Ku-Klux clan was done as joke it is asserted, but the blacks took the iolxers at their word, and are re- ported organizing. The excitement here is intense over the affair.
 Nashville Tenn, October 3O.-White men of Fayette county, Tenn, will meet tonight at Somerville to organize a "White Mans league" for protection against a rumored uprising of negroes. It is said that a party of negroes has possession of eighty Winchester rifles, and that this fact is responsible for the movement. Politics and the approaching election has much to do with the agita-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Pipe Smokinq Contest.

''This is a day of competition" said a man last night. we have it in all lines. But absolutely the latest novelty Is the cabied report of a pipe-smoking contest near London. It was won by Highgate gardener, who kept an old briar wood pipe lighted for one hour and flfty-three minutes. It, as all the rest of the con testants' pipes was filled with an eighth of an ounce of tobacco"
 The pipe has lous oeen the standard of solid comfort among many lovers of the weed, but most of us would prefer to take it's soothing joys in larger draughts than the Highgate gardener
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
At the BIiou.

There is a keen desire among theatre goers who have not already visited the Bijou theatre this week to witness a per- formance of "The Awakening of MT. Pipp." Charley Grapewin and his clever company have made a decided hit in Bir- mingham. The play, or musical comedy, 1t may be termed is a genuine novelty and extremely clever The second act offers a fine bit of acting and comedy that Is finished, while the first act Is bright and tuneful Loretta Marshall. who will be remembered for her engaging personality when member of the Wills Comedy company at East Lake, has a prominent role in "The Awakening of MT. Pipp" Miss Marshall is a dainty sou brette and dances well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31

From the New York Press.
 It would be awful easy to be good if it was no duller than not being
 It's queer but mans money would go farther If it didn't go so fast.
 The reason woman likes to have real furs is so many other women don't
 A man always thinks he has a lot of sense until he remembers his love letters.
 If a woman can't find anything to laugh over, she can have just as good a time crying over what she can't find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
THE SWALLOW.

By Alfred Tennyson. Oh swallow, swallow, flying. flying south. Fly to her, and fall upon her gilded caves, And tell her. tell her what tell to thee. Oh tell her. swallow, that thou knowest
 each, That bright and fierce and fickle is the
 south, And dark and true and tender is the
 north. Oh. swallow, flying from the golden
 woods, Fly to her, and pine and woo her, and
 make her mine. And tell her, tell her, that follow thee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
At the Majestic.

Every woman and child in Birmingham should be interested in the dog and pony act at the Majestic theatre this week, and especially the children. It is an act that will interest children more than any that has ever been to Birmingham in years for the ponies seem to be especi- ally adapted to that variety of entertain ment.
 But the grown folks are not barred by any means and will enjoy the act as much as the children The ponies and dogs were trained by Ar Carlisle, and they include "Talldng Tom.' supposed to be the smartest talking pony in the world. He adds, subtracts and multiplies, tells the time of day and gives other informa- ton. 'ralldng Tom" rivals Jim Key, the famous horse which stirred all the United States by his cleverness some years ago, and "rallxing Tom is every bit as clever. Ask anyone that has been to the Ma jestic this week and they will tell you of the wonders of this little pony.
 There are in addition several other clever acts. all of which will please the grown folks and the children as we'll Raymond Teal, merry minstrel man, has a new string of funny stories to tell, some new songs to sin gand acts "a darned fool" as he says himself, much to the amusement of everyone
 Francelias, a Belgian Hercules, startles the audiences by the power of his muscles His wife. who weighs more than 200 pounds, sits in chair while he carries the chair around the stage in his teeth. He performs some other equally mar velous feats requiring the strength of a Sandow, which he truly has. His mus cles literally stand out like great hunks of steel on his arms and shoulders.
 Hal Davis and Inez aMcCauley have a clever little skit entitled ''The Unexpect- ed,' which Is the story of a magic brace let and horse race which was won and lost dozen times by the use of the brace let. They do some clever acting, working up to the climax in admirable style.
 The musical portion of the programme Is furnished by Miss 'Ogerita Arnold, a prima donna soprano, who has an excel lent voice for operatic music, or for the folk songs of the south, with which she makes a great hit. MT. and Mrs. Fred ericl Bacon. clever banjo players. and the Majestograph complete this weeks bill, which is the best of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31
Independent Telephones Enter Chicago

Chicago. October 30.-Oficial notice that the independent telephone inter- ests have leased the telephone fran chise of the Illinois Tunnel company, thereby securing an entrance into Chi cago, was given out here today by the general counsel of the independent in terests. This official notification marks the beginning of the telephone warfare between the Chicago Telephone com pany and the new indepedent telephone company, which has been threatened so long. It is the intention of the in dependent company to invest between s1o ,OOO, 900 and s2O, 100000 in develop ing the automatic plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-31

One of the biggest surprises of the year was when a wealthy man who thought his wife was at home with a headache discovered her dancing in the chorus