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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
JOHNSON DECIDES
 TO ACCEPT HONOR

St Paul, Minn., August 20.-Shortly be- fore noon today, John A. Johnson called the newspaper men together and an- nounced that he would accept the nomina- ton rendered to him by the state demo- cratic convention at Minneapolis yester- day. He did not issue a formal state ment, but said: After due considera- ton Of the matter, and before I have been formally notified, l will tell you that have made up my mind to lay aside all personal considerations and listen to the call of the party. l will accept the nomination when 1t is formally rendered to me.
 I also desire to state and make it em- phatic that if the committee had called on me before the nominating speech had been made, l would have positively de- clined to be a candidate.
 This acceptance is contrary to my bet ter judgment I have given this matter the closest thought for the past "A hours, and my first opinion that a third nomina- ton is unwise and against the principles of the party is unchanged, yet l hardly see how l can get away from making the race without putting the party in hole. l regret this action, and wish 1t had never happened"
 Governor Johnson received a telegram of congratulation from w. l. Bryan to- day in which MT. Bryan said he would do all he could to help MT. Johnson.
 
 E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
CONVICT LEASE SYSTEM
 INVESTIGATION CLOSED

Atlanta, August 20-The inquiry into the convict lease system of Georgia has end- ed. The legislative committee which has been operating the probe is now engaged in making up its report. This will be sub mitted to a special session of the legisla- ture called by Governor Smith to assemble August 25
 The report of the auditor engaged upon the books of the prison commission, the state farm and the state reformatory sub mitted today verbal report to the com mittee. It showed that great laxity had prevailed in the matter of keeping the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Winners In Rifle Contest.

Camp Perry, O., August 20.-Sergeant A. Brest of the United States infantry won the Presidents contest today, the, closing event in the National Rifle as- sociation's tournament. He made score of BOA, against a field of 277 other contest ants. The gold medal was won by Ser BIO. In today's contest Capt. F. w. Al len of Massachusetts took second prize, the silver medal, with a score or 5oz. Third place and the bronze medal was taken by Lieut. s. A. Harris. United States infantry, with a score of 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
VALUABLE JEWELS STOLEN.
House Is Entered While Repairs Arc
 Being Made.

New York, August 2O.-It became known tonight that jewels valued at more than lI50,000 have been stolen from a secret treasure room in the mansion of Commo- dore Frederick G. Bourne at Oakdale, L.. l. The treasure room was built when the mansion was erected. and it's exist ence was known only to the family. The jewels were those worn by Commodore Bournes three daughters, the Misses Marion, Marjorie and Florence at bril- liant society functions.
 Following the departure of the family for a trip to Dark island, on the St. Lawrence river, workmen were employed to make repairs on the house, and de- tectives believe that in this way the treas- ure room was discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Some Excitement.

The discharge of a shotgun right in the heart of the city caused considerable ex- citement tonight about 7:30, and in less time than it takes to tell it large crowd had gathered at Rush Drug company's store, but the excitement was soon allayed when they learned that T. R. Fulton had sent Ben Samuels, an old negro employe to get his shotgun from behind the pre- scrption counter, with instructions to take 1t home and clean it up. Old Ben did not know it was loaded, neither did MT. Fulton, but no sooner had the negro gotten his hands on it than the report was heard. The barrel of the gun happened to be pointed downward, and the load went through the floor, making a hole about the size of a quarter, the barrel that was discharged being a full-choked bore.
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White Man Kills His Wife.

Little Rock, Ark, August 20.-A special from Conway, Ark, says:
 James A. Cartwright white farmer, shot and killed his wife at their home near here today. The weapon used was a shotgun, the man firing three times, the charge of shot each time striking the woman. Cartwright escaped with a posse in close pursuit. The cause for the kill ing cannot be ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Lightning Sets House Afire.

During an electrical rainstorm this aft ernoon the lightning set house afre at the corner of Twentieth street and Elev- enth avenue. The fire department re- sponded quickly to the call, but found that bucket brigade had done the need ful before their arrival. few shingles torn off the roof was the extent of the damage.
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books. They were found to be In very bad shape. The auditor, believes, how ever, the errors found were due to care- lessness.
 The committee will proceed tomorrow to write its report, taking up in regular or der the eight sections of the resolution of the legislature outlining its work and limiting its scope.
 Today the three members of the prison commission and the secretary of the com mission were given final hearing They denied in vigorous language the testimony delivered by Joel Hurt on yesterday which reflected upon the commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21

Saddle and driving horses constantly on sale at the Ter minal Stock Yards, 2nd Ave. and 27th Street. HAYNES-D -DONAHOO HORSE
 < MULE co.
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Charleston Shut Out.

Charleston, s. C., August 2O-Macon hammered out three singles, a double and a triple and, aided by a batter hit. net ted five runs. Macon scored two more runs in the ninth. Score: SR.H.E. ChdrleSton.. ..VO0 900 000-0 6 2 Macon :. :. :. .00O 005 OO2-7 10 2
 Batteries: Sparkman and Reisinger: Clark and Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Leaders Are Defeated.

Jacksonville, Fla, August 2O-The To- calls lost the first game and tied the sec- ond with Columbia today. Errors were responsible for the visitors only run in the first game, while Salve held the locals down with one hit. Helm pitched a good game III the second. Score: R. H. F.
 First game:
 Jacksonville .. . . 1000 OOO OOO-0 1 9 Columbia. . 1O0 O0O OOO-1 5 2
 Batteries: Lee and Roth; Salve and Cote.
 second game R. H. E. Jacksonville :. :. .. ..Oo0 100 1-2 5 3 Columb bia ono 11O % 9 D
 Batteries: Helm and Miller; Welsher and cote. Seven innings by agreement).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
GRAND CIRCUIT
 TROTTING RACES

Poughkeepsie, N. Y August 20.-The three races that made up todays pro- gramme in the Grand Circuit meeting at the Hudson River Driving park were won in straight heats. The attendance was about 2500.
 The brown mare Alceste, which was taken sick after winning two heats in the 2:2S trot Tuesday, died today of infam- nation of the bowels. She was five years old. was valued at $1O,00O and was owned by Stambaugh Brothers of Youngstown, O.. and was in the string of Ed Geers, who drove her Tuesday. Alceste was by Jay Bird and had mark of 2:O7A She won second money in the M and M. stake at Detroit, and won her races at Kalamazoo and Buffalo.
 Margaret o trotted one of the prettiest races of the meeting. She was never headed.
 Hedgewood Boy fulfilled expectations by winning the 2:04 pace, but he had no easy task John A made the pace the first part of each heat and the first heat was A hard fight, in which Hedgewood Boy nipped out John A a few feet from the wire
 In the Duchess, the only stake race of the day, Jerry was never in serious danger, although Fred D made bid for the first heat.
 The Duchess PIP pace, in 5, purse $500:
 Jerry B, ch. g., by Argot- Wilkes,
 Cox ............-..". l Fred D, bg. g., Murphy. ............. 4 Charley Hal, b. b., Snow. ........... 5
 pr. Bonney. Baron Whips, Jim Daley and Will c. Walters started. Time. 2:051a, 2:O7A, 2:05.
 2:04 pace, In 8, purse 5000: Hedgewood Boy, ch. h., by Chitwood-
 Norris, Sweet .......................... l Blacklock blk. g., Scow............... 7 John A. ch. g., Cox. x...................... 4
 Baron Grattan started. Time, 2:O4 3-5, 2:03 3-5.
 2:09 trotting, in B. purse 5000: Margaret O., b. m., Onward-Axtel,
 DAVIS ......................... | l Locust Jack g. g., McHenry. Del Coronado, br. h.. Durfee. .........
 Sterling Mckinney, Daniel, Claty Latis and Chimes Bells started Time 2:O7A, 2:07h.
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The Birmingham News: This nrh (Drs Dozier 6 Doz,o) has been dolng business In Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they nave yet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way what soever. They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor ana gentlemanliness into their business
 Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier 6 Doziers long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head Of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Dozier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South, and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can not add anything to the reputation Drs. Dozier & Dozier have already acquired
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Augusta Is Beaten.

Savannah, August 20.-Today was mer- chants day, but rain just before the game was called spoiled the attendance. Savannah won the contest by the score of to l. The fielding of Mullin and Haidt were features. Score: R. H. E. savannah ..010 POO 00+-3 Augusta :. ..OO1 900 OOO-1 l
 Batteries: Mullin and Richardson; Me Mahon and Hartley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Chess Masters Rest.

Dusseldorf, August 2o.--No game was played today in the match for the chess championship of the world, Dr. Lasker and Tarrasch being greatly fatigued by the two exciting games which they have already played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
kina Edward Is a Sport.

Marienbad, August 20.-King Edward officially opened the new croquet lawn here today and played gallant game with Anthony Drexel of Philadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Pirates Showed Under

Pittsburg, August 20.-Pittsburg's in- ability to hit Mcintyre today and the heavy hitting by the visitors gave Brooklyn the game. Score: R. H. E. P1ttsburg ,........ 900 001 000-1 1 Brooklyn ......... 200 002 2OO-6 15 c
 Batteries; Camnitz. Leever, Leifield and Gibson and Phelps; Mcintyre and Bergen. Time, 1850. Umpire, ODay.
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to the renomination of Governor Hughes. One man, who insisted that his name be not given as authority for the statement, asserted as much. He said that 1t is the belief of the national campagin managers that no interference by them will be nec- essary to bring about the result, as tho trend in the state now seems to be in the direction of giving a second term to the present governor. The movement of cer- tain state republican leaders to defeat Governor Hughes for a renomination can- not be successful it Is stated, unless some force, such as President Roosevelt, Chairman Hitchcock, MT. Taft or MT. sherman should get behind 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.
Bugs, Is a Problem.

St. Louis, August 2o.-Fast fielding and the good pitching of Raymond won for St. Louis today's game with Phila- delphia. Philadelphia's errors were more than overbalanced by fast work at critical times. Score: R. H. E. St Louis ..........1 1O2 900 10*-4 9 1 Philadelphia ..... 900 900 000-0 5 4
 Batteries: Raymond and Ludwig: McQuillen. Corridor and Dooin. Time. 1885. Umpire, Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Cubs Pound the Ball.

Chicago, August 2O.-The locals forced Ferguson off the rubber after one out in the second inning and pounded Chappelle hard throughout the game. Score: RHE Chicago .......... 250 001 11*-10 15 9 Boston ......... ,010 900 O10-2 5 l
 Batteries: Pfeister and Kling; Ferg1- son, Chappelle and Graham. Time, 1:4S. Empires, Rigler and Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Laird Bros. Again In charoe.

Several weeks ago Baird Bros sold the Grand barber shop to B. R. Thornton. Today they repurchased the shop and will ipnpnadiatalv taka contrnl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
George G. Beats Sweet Marie.

Troy. N. Y, August 20.-Sweet Mario and George G., owned by George Brad ley of New York, met in the Chamber of Commerce stake for $3o00 at the county fair here today. George G. won in straight heats in 2:1OA and 2:11A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
WANTED

Two first class barbers. $15 per week guaranteed to first class W0rkmen. GRAND HOTEL BARBER
 SHOP
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kittreII Trotter Will Live.

A letter from Mobile to the Bessemer correspondent of The Age-Herald states that young Trotter. who was injured while in bathing at Point Clear, is bet ter, and, while his injuries are serious, they are not as bad as at first reported.
 The letter states that Trotter dived in shallow water, and, striking his head against the bottom, was stunned by the blow and would have drowned had not the keeper of the bath houses a negro, noticed that he was injured and jumped in after him. pr, Shorewalter reached him shortly afterwards, and, giving him proper medical attention, he was sleeping naturally by middle afternoon, the acci- dent having happened about 11:So a. m, at which time he was almost completely paralyzed.
 w. H. Lewis of Bessemer was in Point Clear and stayed right with him until the arrival of his parents.
 The doctors were of the opinion that the injury was concussion of the spine and that it would be some days before the result could be determined. The fact that he is better, however, is gratifying to his many friends, and it is hoped he will be all right within a few days.
 Good Coal Output at kelIerman.
 G. A. Williams, who for the past five years has been an employe of the Central Iron and Coal companys mines depart ment at Kellerman, was in the city yes-
 terday and says that they are experi- ! encing no trouble in getting out a good ! supply of coal.
 ] Before the strike we were getting out | about $50 tons per day, and we are now i getting out about 75O tons,' said he. "Our 1 success is largely due to our mine su- ] perintendent, c. E. Crandall, who has had 1 charge of the mines for the past nine l years, during which time he had enjoyed l the full confidence of the workmen and | there has never been the slightest fric- 1 ton between them. We are working a
 six-foot seam of coal and the men are l earning wages that will average from 5 | to D per day, paying them once a month. i Every car of coal that comes out of
 the mine is weighed, and during the four | years which I have been with the com | pany we have had not the slightest trouble regarding weights, and we have
 had no check weighman, I alone having | represented both the company and the
 men, which is the case at very few minss Our scales are open for inspection at all | times, and are frequently tested and kept | adjusted"
 The Central Iron and Coal company has l blast furnace and coke ovens at Holt.
 J. W. Shook former superintendent of
 the blast furnace division of the Tennes-
 see Coal, Iron and Railroad company at
 Ensley, is general manager of the Holt ] division, which comprises both the mines and the furnace plant, and has as his as. sstant J. L. Brierton, who was his chief clerk at Ensley.
 The furnace is said to be producing
 about 190 tons of No. and No. foundry ! iron daily, which is consumed at the va rious foundries and soil pipe plants of the , company, located at the following places Bessemer, Anniston, South Pittsburg Tenn; Newark N. J.; Baltimore, Vim ciennes, Ind, and Medina, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Good Base Running Wins.

Cincinnati. August 2O.-Although the Cincinnatis outhit the New Works they were unable to score, poor base running and the good pitching of Mather with men on bases, preventing tallies. Score: R. H. E. Cincinnati .... 900 900 0OO-O 8 New York - 900 100 0O1-2 2
 Batteries: Coakley and Mclean; Math ewson and Bresnahan. Time, 1850. Empires, Johnstone and Klem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Both Phones 222

MTE OUGHT to know U how to wash-been at it for 2O-odd years.
 And all that time we've been keeping up with all that's new in laundry machinery and methods and getting the pick and choice of it.
 And just remember that Excelsior Wagons Cover Greater Birmingham.
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III ene line or their procession, put We Know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir- mingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs. Dozier 6 Dozfer, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to our patrons.
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozer & Dozier come from a family of prominent phy- sicians and with their large experience in the profession can be relied on to treat disease in a most successful man. ner.
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Green Undertaking Co.
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E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
M. Z. Mission Notes,
Correspondence.


P. j. Tiosh, of Duluth, arrived at his
home here Sunday morning, where he
will remain for the summer.
Daniel Curtis has just completed a
fine sailboat. Mr.. Curtis is quite success
full in such work.
Frederick Pine, who has been attend
ing school at Mt. Pleasant Indian in
stitute, returned to his home at this
place Saturday last. He is not in the
best of health.
While en- route to their home from a
fishing trip to Silver river Saturday last
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Bedell and son Harry,
had an experience which they would not
care to repeat. 1t appears that Mrs. Bed
ell and son were walking considerably in
advance of Mr.. Bedell, when suddenly
from the bush darted wildcat only q
few feet from them. With mothers
courage in the hour of danger, she
combatted the animal and succeeded in
driving itinto the woods again, before il
had done any damage, thus saving her
self and son from vast amount OF
danger.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
firenlen Hold
Important: Meeting.
OBJECT Of Same TO Discuss onestior
Of Celebrating independence
Day In L'Anse.

Tuesday evening meeting Of l. 'Anst
Hose Co. No. l. was held in the Fire
Hall for the purpose of discussing the
feasibility of celebrating the Fourth OF
July in L'Anse again this year.
The meeting was very largely attend
ed by members of the company and the
question discussed at length, whereup-
on it was decided that a committee Of
three members Of the company be ap-
pointed to call upon the various bust
nessmen of the town and others for the
purpose Of ascertaining what amount
of money might be raised for the car
rying out of the project. The men who
have this matter in charge are Messrs
Edward Sicotte, Henry Johnston and
l.. j. Menard.
A canvas of the merchants was made
during the past few days and the man.
ner in which each responded to the ap-
peal was very gratifying, to say
naught of the various individuals who
have not as yet been called upon.
Last year celebration was held in
L'Anse and few if any places of its
size could boast of as successful an af-
fair as was given at that time. The
day was perfect one so far as wealth
er was concerned, and from early in
the morning until late at night high
carnival reigned. The decorations
were among the prettiest seen at cele-
brations of this kind and were in many
instances unique in design and style.
During the afternoon the sports were
carried out in splendid form and the
fireworks in the evening were all that
might be expected.
L'Anse seldom does things by halves
when it once enters into the spirit, and
it is safe topredict that should the COM
mittee receive fair amount of encour-
agement the result will be rousing,
glorious old Fourth in L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Knepple, and
family returned Wednesday from
Milwaukee where they were called last
week by telegram announcing the
death of Mr.Knepple's mother.
Mrs. Wick O'Connell and daughter, r,
of Houghton, are guests this week at
the Goltsch residence.
Miss Mamie Clark, who has been
spending the past few months in the
copper country, returned to her home
in L'Anse Friday.
The game of base ball which was to
have been played this afternoon on the
local grounds has been cancelled owing
to the condition Of the diamond.
Material for the construction of q
new sidewalk fronting the Maxey prop
erty on Main street is on the ground,
but owing to the inclemency Of the
weather during the past few days it has
been impossible to complete the work.
A. R. Shepro, Of Escanaba, assistant
state manager Of the upper peninsula
of Michigan, for the Modern Brother
hood of America, il in L'Anse this
week in the interest of the order. He
reports success.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Seifert returned
the fore part of the week from ten
days. stay in West Baden, Indiana.
John Robin, who has been spending
the past winter with his daughter in
Superior, Wis, returned to L'Anse
Saturday last to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smith, OF
Of Houghton, are guests 1t the home
of Mr.. Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Smith today.
Monday afternoon the Third Quarter
| ly Conference Of the M. e. churches
of this charge was held in the Epwortf
League rooms. There was . good rep
resentation Of the board of directors
and the regular routine Of business
transacted. There was . delegation from
the N. e. Mission present and made ar
excellent report on the work, which
has been done 1t that place. Rev
James Pascoe, presiding elder, WA
present and was seated in his officis
capacity.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
New Uniforms Arrive.

The new uniforms for the members
of the L'Anse Cadets arrived and were
worn for the first time Monday evening
during practice. They are Of the khaki
design and the boys presented . very
neat appearance. The members. Of the
company will appear today in uniform
and give an exhibition drill. As there
is still slight Indebtedness against the
purchase of the suits, the boys have ar
ranged to give another military ball in
the Opera House, next Friday evening.
A bountiful supper will be served by
members of the company and excellent
music will be furnished for the occa-
sion by Mrs. Ferguson. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
BusmEssMEN REGIsrxR KICK.



Inc taxpayers OF this county are an
nuaiiy losing hunereds OF dollars that
would serve 70 make the burdens lighter
through failure of tne village authorities
70 ENFORCE tne state law ana local ordi-
nances IN regard 10 tne operations OF
nawkers ana peooiers' ana retail mer-
cnsnnsers IN general
Inc law Is strong and 80 constructed
that tne great majority OF nawkers and
peooiers snd intinerant retailers can De
reached. Inc one exception seems 10
De tne agent VINO seiis from samples
aho .nen snip tne gooos oirect 10 tne
puocnsser. Leeai opinion runs 70 tne
) ssnec' .ns. sucn agents are secured IN
'nen r,gh.s oi Tree ana uninterrupteu
seh'ns py 'he ieoerai cohsti.uuon' put
'ley are inn,ori'y' mos' oi the people
VINO are retaining gooos mere can De
ieacheu unoer 'he sta'e Ia" ana tne