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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

If q man can put on his clothes,
walk a mile from home, break into
saloon, try to pick the lock of a
trunk, beat the saloonkeeper and his
wife and resist arrest by whole
platoon of policemen, and then be ac-
quilted of burglary on the ground Of
somnambulism. it would be no wonder
If some people should think that prose
cution for crime would soon become
farce. But there is no danger of that
Somnambulists have done stranger
things than these. Some who are
druggists clerks have compounded pre-
scriptions, some who were clergymen
have written sermons, some who were
musicians have composed and perform
ed music, and some who were horse
men have saddled and ridden horses in
an unconscious state. Only few days
ago a somnambulist jumped into the
Chicago river for a swim and, though
he swan a considerable distance,
nearly persisted with the cold. The
danger of acquitting guilty people on
trumped-up plea of somnambulism is
almost infnitesimal. In the case re-
ticle judge and jury were thoroughly
convinced Instead Of its presenting
difficulties 1t seemed to be the plain
est case they had ever known. No one
but the unfortunate saloonkeeper,
whose head was possibly still aching
from the beating he got, seems to have
had a doubt, reasonable or otherwise.
There are several things to be conSid-
cred I'm connection with somnambulism
that are not encouraging to the defense
Of criminals. These are previous good
habits and reputation, the absence of
motive, the absence of concalment, the
absence of fear, the absence of any
plan for escape, the absence of deadly
weapons, a record of several epileptic
seizures, an abnOrmally rapid pulse,
pale face, blush red hands and an
enlargement of the pupil of the eye.
If person accused of crime can prove
all or many Of these symptoms no jury
in the world is likely to convict him.
One reason is that every jury Of
twelve men has on it some man who is
either a sOmnambulist himself or has
relatives or acquaintances who have
done wonderful things in their sleep.
On the saloon jury there were three
such men. That somnambuliSm is by
no means uncommon is evident from
the long list Of great men who are said
70 hox c.1l19 10
them are Cesar, Mohammed, Napo-
leon, Swedenborg, Milton, Newton, Lin
coin, Cowper, Coleridge, Handel, Pc
trarch and Poe. No human beings are
more to be pitied than somnambulists,
but even If many of them have been
ignorantly punished in the past there
does not appear to be much danger
of such mistakes being made in the
future.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

mittances 1t is the interest Of these
obscure but insidious and influential
agencies to encourage the sending Of
money abroad. The situation is but one
of many Illustrations Of the unneces-
sary evils which our want of intelligent
study and treatment Of the problems
of immigration has involved. Happily
we are coming to a realization of our
social, political, and economic interest
in the newcomer, in his protection from
exploitation, his distribution and his
intelligent assistance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

~
nectiOn with the razing of the shelter
near the present cCncourse, where thou
sands and thousands of passengers are
leaving or entering trains practically
all hours of the day and night.
One of the machines to be tested is
the invention of a New York man who
lives in West street. This device con-
sists Of a series OF blowpipes, which
throw the flames of acetylene gas,
drawn from tanks by tubes, upon the
bars Of steel to be severed. The ex-
IRENE heat cuts through the steel piers
and supports by melting the metal.
Another device consists of two cleo
trodes, applied to either side of the
steel beam. In this way also the metal
is reduced to molten state and sever
ance thus obtained. Another device
utilities small saws, these being worked
under pressure similar to the pneumatic
drill or pneumatic riveting machine.
1--WE intend to use four or five new
devices of this kind and to test their
practical utility to the utmost" said
the chief engineer. until now none of
these devices has received such severe
tests. Acetylene gas produces a most
luminous glare and this pyrotechnic dis
play may prevent constant use of the
Whether or not it can be
used with safety while thousands of
people are using the platforms remains
to be demonstrated. The use of cleo
tric poles in cutting through masses of
steel is attended by most vivid dis
play Of pyrotechnics. That fact may
finally debar use Of that device"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13
A Freak of Memorx.

why in the world are you carrying
two umbrellas?" somebody asked the
forgetful man, and he looked amazed
at the question.
"I should think you'd guess that
easily, knowing me so WE'LL" he said
I'm carrying two so that if l forget
and leave one anywhere 1 shall still
have the other !''-Youth's Companion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13
Greatnesa Appreciated.

"Katy, who's In the high school," re-
marked Mr.. Dolan, "have been readin'
Herbert Spencer to me-"
who's Herbert Spence-?"
"He's wan iv the smartest min an
earth. He could explain anythin' at
all ty yez If yez could only be polite
enough to stay awake an pay attn
ton" Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

If the men should take universal
suffrage home to their wives, how
many would appreciate it? 1t would
be just like many of them to want to
take it back and exchange it for some
thing else.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13
All They Deserve.

"Some people claim they don't get
nuthin' out o. life"
And they are the kind that don't
put nuthin' into it to draw interest on"
COurler-J Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

An exchange remarks that talking to
ones self is a sign of insanity. There
are times, however, when 1t may sim
ply be a sign that no one else will lis
fan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

No. gentle reader, the sorrows Of
Satan" does not refer to the matri-
monial woes of the New York multi
millionaires.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

1t is fortunate for the dear people
that they don't have to remain broke
while Congress is dealing with cur
rency legislation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

The wolf is at the kaiser's door, and
the wolf must be a terrible thing In
Germany for It's name is probably a
yard long.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

Honesty is only skin Deep" says
Aid. Kruger, Of Chicago. This may
explain why many politicians are SO
exceedingly thin skinned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

The Massachusetts woman who adopt
ed as her son a 46-year-old boy will,
no doubt, have her hands full, if he is
anything like the average yOungster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

According to the Atlanta Constitu-
ton, money 'fs the most successful
labor-saving machine ever invented"
And yet most of the labor Of the world
is done for money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

Fifty-dollar hats, a Chicago jury
has decided, are not a necessary house
hold expense" They are if Mrs. Jones
next door has one-necessary for
peace
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

The man who tried to stop his
earthly career by eating axle-grease
made a failure The wheels only went
around the faster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

Castro seems to be one Of those queer
people who are never happy unless they
are In trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

A $40 bill was found in a chunk Of
ice In the st. Lawrence. That is what
we would call cold cash.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13
Possibilities of Prof.

"You couldn't interest that capital
list in your flying machine?"
NO" answered the inventor. 81 con-
WINGED him that it was practical, but he
couldn't see it because there were no
provisions made for strap-hanging
passengers. "-WaShington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13
In Contests.

OF Limerick writer's, the worst
Is he by the passion accursed
Who filings them and fiirts them
But always inverts them
And writes the last line of them first.
Success Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

The pay-as-you-enter scheme has al
ways been enforced by the get-rich-
quick specialists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

William
he
administer
to
Board Of Trade and Lord Lieutenant Ireland Lord Dudley
girls visount
is the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

While the telegraph annihilates dis
tance, the messenger boy kills time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

A lazy man makes Il strenuous effor
to see how little he can accomplish
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

Be at peace with your neighbor even
If II means war with yourself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

Flattery has been known to make g
brunette Hght-headed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-13

There are mighty few people who
don't occasionally tell stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
MEMPHIS WANTS
 NEXT REUNION

Adjutant General Nathan Bedford For rest. U. s. c. V., arrived in Birmingham yesterday from Memphis. MT. Forrest stated that Memphis would make a strong fight for the Confederate reunion of 1899 and seems confident that his city will carry off the reunion for next year. He stated that by reason of the central To- cation of Memphis and its superior hotel accommodations that city will make an excellent showing against Atlanta and Chattanooga in the fight for the con- yention.
 Gen. George w. Gordon will make the address of welcome inviting the veterans to Memphis.
 It is generally conceded around the headquarters of the Sons that Commander John w. Apperson will be reelected as the leader of the United Sons of Con- federate Veterans The delegations from quite number of the states so far rep resented have asked him to run for re- election and several of the delegations which had names to present to the con vention for the leadership of the Sons, have withdrawn them understanding that MT. Apperson will stand for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
CONFEDERATE SURGEONS.
Headquarters Have Been Established
 at Commercial Club.

Every preparation to receive the vet eran surgeons of the c. s. army and navy is complete. The headquarters are at the Commercial Club rooms, on Twenty first street, opposite the court house.
 All Confederate surgeons, assistant sur geons and hospital stewards or contract surgeons who served actively in the Confederate states army or navy are eligible.
 All old soldiers, officers or privates. who took up medicine a profession after the war are eligible to become as sociate members and all physicians who are the sons of regular Confederate medical officers are eligible as junior members. It is requested that all go to the headquarters this morning at g o'clock and register regularly as members of this association. The membership fee is only $100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
VANGUARD ON HAND . AT HOTEL GORDON Veterans Again Reciting Deeds
 of Long Ago CHANGE AT FAIR GROUNDS Flags, Music and Good Entertainment All Combine to Make the Old
 Heroes Enjoy Their
 Stay Here.

The vanguard of the army in gray has spread its tents at Fairview. The old veterans are rapidly taking their places at Hotel Gordon and by night the en- tire army will be encamped. Yesterday afternoon every train that came to this city brought it's load of Confederate vet erans. Some of them went to the hotels in the city and some to private families but by far the greater number repaired to the Fair Grounds, where all was in | readiness to receive them. As fast as thev arrived they were assigned to beds and | made to feel at home
 Yesterday afternoon the Fair Grounds looked like another country. When you go in the gates you feel as if you had suddenly gone back to the old days be- fore and during the war From every available place on the buildings large Confederate flags were sailing. Even old Vulcan held aloft in his right hand a mag nificent Confederate flag that waved in | the breeze as it did in the days of the | long ago, when its folds first kissed the hreezes at the battle of Manassas Arm n arm the old veterans were walking about the grounds again reviewing their deeds in the great war and stopping here and there to greet a newly arrived com rade. On some of the tanned and rugged cheeks an occasional tear dropped as they thought of some of the old soldiers wno had gone to answer the last roll call
 In the main building, where the beds were laid, groups of the veterans were n tn ha happenings of former days, when the stall wart sons of the southland fiocked be- reath the stars and bars!" Now and then an amusing anecdote was told tn l t made the old lips break into smiles and then someone told of a lost comrade which changed the smiles to tears.
 Near the entrance to the grounds an old gray-haired man was standing sur rounded by crowd of his fellows. He held in his hand a banjo upon which he played several of the stirring tunes of the war time and sometimes he sang such songs as Dixie" "The Bonny Blue Flag" and Maryland, My Maryland" The other veterans would join in the chorus and sometimes give rebel yell, like those which at one time sent chills Of terror through the Union ranks.
 The managers of the hotel have pre- Jared a special place for the old darkies, remnants of the faithful bodyguards that will come One old negro was there yes terday. He had borne musket through the war beside his master. On his coat he wore a cross of honor, a testimonial of his fidelity and faith. In addition to this he wore a souvenir badge from near " every reunion that the Confederates Lave had.
 Although the main part of the great army has not yet arrived, there are men here from every section of tine south from Virginia to Texas, and when the others come they will have friends and com rades to greet them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

pare an opinion commensurate with the importance of the subject herein dis cussed, because the public business de- mands speedy action in this matter; but l shall at a future date. file a written opinion in this case. and give in full and more at length my reasons for the action herein taken
 The clerk will enter the order I now file upon the minutes of this court. and he must proceed without delay to refer all such matters are designated by the order to Nenian l.. Steele, Esquire the referee in bankruptcy of this court for the southern division of the North ern district of Alabama; except when I am present within this division. when the same will be referred by me, al pro- Vded by section IS of the act of Con gress. establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States.
 Text of Order.
 Following is q copy of the order issued by Judge Hundley. removing MT. Birch:
 This matter coming on to be heard upon the petition of Nenian l.. Steele, d referee in bankruptcy, appears from his sworn petition filed this day and praying for the setting aside and revo- cation of certain orders heretofore made, purporting to he the orders of this court. 1, on the 18th day of May, 1905 and on the 1st day of June, 1908. purporting 10 appoint Alex. C. Birch referee in bank ruptcy of this court, and purporting to direct the reference of cases in bank ruptcy to said Birch; and the said mat ter having been duly presented and duly examined and understood the court .a of opinion that the petitioner is entitled to the relief prayed: and 1t is therefore ordered, adiudged and decreed that the said purported orders of this court en- tered on the 30th day of May, 1908, and on the first day of June. 1908, purportiny to appoint Alex C. Birch. and to desg- nate the reference of cases in bankruptcy to said Birch as therein set forth, be and the same is hereby set aside and annulled and the same is held to be with out authority, force or effect.
 It Is further ordered. that the clerk of this court refer all cases in bank ruptcy, except provided by law, to Nenian l.. Steele. Esquire, the referee in bankruptcy heretofore appointed and duly commissioned by this court.
 Done in open court in the city of Birm- ingham. Ala, this Sth day of June. 1905. (Signed OSCAR R. HUNDLEY,
 United States District Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
INVENT Y-THREE SPECIAL TRAINS
 POUR VETERANS INTO THE CITY
NEED FOR HOMES

The arrival of anyone in Birmingham Besides the thousands the mttee provided fully 5000 homes
 While we have in the the down town vicinity mediate action the
 Anyone who O ever q should their addresses, with price
 ate in the The in many comfort
 and of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
FAST DRIVING
 NOT ALLOWED
sneeiaI Orders Issued to Police Force To Protect Crowds at the
 Reunion.

Ae q nrecaution to guard against accl- aants during the reunion, Mayor Ward has given the police department epe0'"' instructions to keep special watch over the central portion of the city and make arrests for fast or reckless driving, either of automobiles or other vehicles. The following letter was addressed to Chiet of Police Bodeker yesterday:
 Birmingham, Ala, June S, lsoo. .Georee H. Bodeker, Chief of Police:
 "Dear Sir-Your attention is called to the danger of accidents from automoplies during the reunion owing to the larse number of people on the streets.
 Please instruct your force to heep
 d maLa arrests for fast or reckless driving. Respectfully, "G. WARD, uiN"e' Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
BATTLE TONIGHT. Monitor and Merrimac. East Lake.
South Enslsy and North Bes- ssmer cars go to Hotel John B. Gordon.

I's seed de pictures in de pa per an now I don seed de men. Yes sur, Mars Polk an Mars Tom don' here-dar's s gwine be a show at dat Jefferson show house tonight-I feelin' for my money now. I don come all de way from ole Virgine en- l gwine see if Mars Polk much like a nigger in Alabama as he Is at home. Jefferson Theatre tonight 8:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
MASTER MASONS.
Special Communication for Entertain
 ment of the Visitors.

King Solomon Lodge, No. 46o, A. F.. {. M will hold special communica- tion tomorrow night, especially TOT tne entertainment of visitors.
 There will be work in the Master Ma son degree, followed by lectures from pr. " F Evans and Dr. w. B. Philips two distinguished members of the fraternity A musical programme has been arrahe ed and refreshments will be served me ,,,setinp will be held in the Masonic Ienl- ,lo and cordial invitation is extended to all Master Masons, especlahs brethren to be present at this mee'ihs'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
nick powlinq Camp Arrives.

Dick Bowling Camp with big dele- vation arrived yesterday evening Iney h,o,ybt with them the celebrated pan
 ,,op which Is inscribed, Dick Bowling Camp, 197 U. c. V.' Houstoh' Texas. Forty three defeated 15,OoO at Sa- bine Pass, Sept. 8, 1S63.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
ATTENTION ELKS.

Memorial service for the memory of Eli P. Smith will be held at the Home promptly at 9 o'clock this morning. All Elks urged to be present.
 The barbecue at Germania park will be strictly for Elks and their families. Admission by membership card.
 H. E. SHROPSHIRE, Secy.
 Free acts tonight at East
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Regular Trains Run Full Num-
 Der Up to Sixt- MORE THAN 15,OOO PEOPLE ARRIVE DURING THE DAY Every Band of Veterans Is Greeted With Cheers and Shouts of Well
 come as Crowds Throng
 Railway Terminals.


3 It required 23 special trains to bring the visitors to the reunion in Birmingham yesterday. The number of regular sch eduled pas ! senger trains arriving in Birming- ham daily will pass over the 40 mark, thus bringing the tokal number of trains reaching Bir mingham Monday up to 65. In
 : addition to the extra trains each s of the regulars carried a number of extra coaches, many of them 5 having as many as 15 and requir- Ing two engines to pull them. The
 2 number of coaches per train aver
 s aged nine. The trains carried
 8 from 150 to 500 passengers. It
 8 is estimated that more than 15,000 : visitors arrived yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
RaiIrnad Ticket Found.

A railroad ticket sold to w. B. Johnson at Hillsboro, Texas. has been found and the owner can recover 1t by seeing Audi tor Morris ct the court house, room los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Local Office, United States Weather
 Bureau, Birmingham, Ala, June s, lsos. Weather conditions for the A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June S.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Free acts tonight at East Lake.
The Washington times., 1908-10-09
THEFTS Of STAMPS
AMOUNTED TO SCI
Case Became Public When
Bureau Employe Was
Dismissed.

Director Joseph E. Ralph stated to-
day that the theft Of postage stamps
from the Bureau Of Engraving and
printing by one Of the employees. which
became known by the dis missaI Of the
empioye accused, totaled nineteen cases,
representing a face value OF SOL
The employe In question has made a
full confession, states Mr.. Ralph. and
Acknowledges that he took the stamps
from the packages as they were being
prepared for shipment
Mr. Ralph says that the stamps stolen
were all OF the and 1O-cent denomina-
ton, and that the disappearance OF
these stamps from the bureau has no
connection with the stamps that have
recently been peddled In Washington by
negro, who was placed under arrest
few days ago, charged with stealing
stamps from business houses Of the city
and selling them at discount TO other
The man under surveillance, who has
not yet been placed under arrest by
the postoftice inspectors, although ad-
hitting his guilt. IS said TO be a veteran
OF the Spanish-American war.
The first theft Of the stamps, II Is
said, occurred on October 5, 1907, and
the last on January Il OF this year.
chases from mail order houses, and
none was sold IN this city, It is be-
Ieved
POstmasters commenced 10 complain
last fall OF shortage in the shipment of
stamps. explaining that when 500
worth OF stamps supposedly were ship
ped them, only $50 worth were re-
ceived. The officials OF the bureau de-
cided that the stamps were being stolen,
and appealed 10 the chief inspector
OF the POstoffce Department for as
sistance in unrayeling the mystery.
Inspector Birdseye, who was assigned
I 10 the case. loitered about the stamp
packing division. and after a few weeks
hard work his diligence was rewarded
by observing the guilty man remove
a sheet or two Of stamps from a pack
age that he was preparing for ship
ment
It Is understood that the case IS now
| In the hands OF the United States dis
/ triCt attorney for consideration, who
! is expected TO take action soon