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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
MIR. MAJOR LEAVES LUMBER COMPA Action is Surprise to People in
 Business WAS GENERAL MANAGER Is Succeeded by Ed. s. Peck of scran- ton, Pa.-Boiler Explosion in ". c. Wood Lumber Plant
 at Collins.
WAS GENERAL MANAGER

Hattiesburg, Miss. May 16.-(Special.) = Lumber circles here early this week were surprised to learn that L. L. Major, for many years viee-president and general manager of the Newman Lumber com pany in this city and Sumrall, had sev- cred his connection with that company.
 This move on his part, however. was not a great surprise to those familiar with the affairs of MT. Major. for to them it was known that some time ago he had put in his resignation and it was only question of time when his success sor would step in and relieve him. He is succeeded in the general management of the lumber plants by Ed S. Peck, of Scranton, Pa. a brother of F. L. Peck. the president of the Newman company.
 MT. Ed Peck is an experienced lumber man, and is not a stranger here, hay ing visited the Hattiesburg plant often. MT. Major has for some time been figur- ing on an investment in the lumber manufacturing way, and it is quite well understood that he will continue to make his headquarters in Hattiesburg. where he is extremely popular in the business community.
 The Newman company has not yet made announcement of it's plans with re- spect to the e-building of the saw mill recently burned down here. However, it is generally understood that the plant will be rebuilt though in view of the present condition of the lumber trade there is no hurry about entering upon the work CT about definitely formulating any plans.
 The Newman company has just suf- fered another loss by fire, this time the Sumrall plant being the one to suffer. The machine shops were burned down. and only by heroic work was the fire prevented from reaching the saw mill building and the lumber piles The loss amounts to S15,oo0 and has not stopped the plant from operating.
 The ". C. Wood Lumber company at Collins i5 the sufferer from a boiler ex- plosion, which not only caused consid- erable property loss, but also killed two men. The explosion occurred last Sat urday morning before daybreak. It was in the boiler room, and the cause is un- known. There were six batteries in the boiler Morris Whitten and Monroe Hat ten were in the boiler room at the time. They were blown into the air and were killed instantly, their bodies being horri- bly, mangled. The shock staggered the entire town of Collins, and was felt as far away as Gandai, six miles distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

The slogan of "pass the bottle" has been frequently heard in the campaign for County Superintendent of Educa tion With thinking men, it has abso- lutely no weight or influence, for if the rule should be adopted, how many per- sons would get the bottle" in an entire generation?
 Would you discharge tried and faithful employe who had served, pro tected and built up your interests, upon the unrea sonable paltry excuse that the bottle should be passed by giving the position to one of ineXperience and un- tried faithfulness and ability.
 I. w. MADORY has met every dem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
NEMESIS HAUNTS
 PRINCE VICTOR Is Followed Everywhere By
 MiSfortuneS CLOTHES ARE LEVIED ON Hitherto Unknown Painting By 5rotti- celli, Portrait of Prof. Lorenzo Lorenzi, Is Discovered,
 1t Is Claimed.
CLOTHES ARE LEVIED ON
BY PAUL VlLLlERS.

Paris, May 16.-Prinee Victor of Thura and Taxis seems to be persecuted by Nemesis which follows him everywhere. Having just escaped from the London courts where he had to appear to de- fend himself in an action brought against him by Miss Josephine Moffitt, an Amer ican girl who claimed he married and deserted her. he came to Paris only to find himself in an even worse plight for now he has nothing left but the clothes on his back.
 The Princes whole wardrobe and all his personal belonging have been seized by the police on the complaint of Mile. Wilhelmine Kemper, who declares she is going to sell them at public auction unless Prince Victor settles with her. The complainant had fortune of $loJ'- O00 and having made the acquaintance of the Comtesse de Clare and the Count zeitynski, was persuaded by them to ad- vance money to Prince Victor in order that he might be enabled to contract a wealthy marriage.
 She says that a friend of his proposed as a guarantee for the advances seven seventeenths of a manganese mine con- eesson at Ivanovski, in Russia.
 Mile. Kemper declares she advanced Sl50,000 whilst according to the Prince 1t only amounted to $I4,OO0.
 Mile. Kemper, who Is a middle-aged woman, found the Prince was in Paris and staying at the Hotel de France ct de Choisel. She promptly went to her lawyer 1 and instructed him to levy distraint on the clothes and personal belongings Of the Prince. A baliff went to the room ! occupied by the Prince and levied dis traint on the Princes yalise and all the clothes he was not standing up in.
 The Prince was exceedingly annoyed at this proceeding, for he found it extremely awkward to be deprived of his wardrobe. However, an arrangement was come to.
 The baliff took careful inventory Of all the Princes belongings, and then of- fered to make the Prince the man in pos session of his own clothes. This is the custom in the case of distraints in France.
 The Prince, accordingly, accepted the responsibility of being placed in charge as legal custodian of his own clothes. But he cannot remove his clothes from the hotel unless the distraint is removed, and Mile Kemper refuses to remove it.
 In an interview Mile. Kemper said: T seized the Princes belongings because he is foreigner, with no residence of his own in France and his effects constitute my only security l advanced the money l te the Prince to enable him to contrest wealthy marriage with an American heress, understood to be Miss Wander bilt."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
NOTICE.

Friends, old o. R. Bell is not named by 8 certain paper as a possible winner. You know why? Because he didn't turn loose the coin to them. l know that legitimate advertising pays in first class papers. But I couldn't see fit to turn loose my coin to .grafters. Go on with the good work. Bell will be a winner. The people who did turn loose the dough are good people, but are victims of grafters. o. R. BELL,
 For Board of Revenue. : Vnto for IT " McAdOrV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

ocratic requirement. His fidelity ca pability and integrity in the past is guarantee that upon his reelection me office will be administered. as hereto fore. skillfully. wisely and eourteously and with a view to the best interest of the teachers, the children and the cause of education In Jefferson county.
 The multiplying details and immense interests involved in the painstaking and successful conduct of the office of County Superintendent of Education for Jefferson county require, more than ever. an incumbent whose suitability. fidelity and watchful care has beel weighed in the balance and shown full weight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

CHICAGO AND RETURN $2O.45, ac- count National Republican Convention. Tickets on sale June 12 to 16 inclusive; good to return until June 30.
 SUMMER TOURISTS RATES to many points in the North and Northwest. Tickets on sale May 15 to Sept. 30; good to return until Oct. 31.
 SPECIAL INCONSISTENCIES RATES to the West and Northwest. Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month at very low rates,
 Apply to P Sid Jones, D. P. A., both phones 977, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Bridgeport, Ala, May 15 1908.
 (Jackson COunty) John w Tomlinson, care First National Bank Birmingham, Ala. Digent inquiry give no Johnson men in five eastern boxes of county.
 B. c. JONES.
 Luverne. Ala, May 15 1908. Hon. John w Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala.
 Bryan will carry Crenshaw county by a handsome vote.
 F M T. TANKERSLEY,
 Judge of Probate. MARK L. BLACK,
 Clerk of the Circuit Court. W. L. TATUM,
 Sheriff. J. M. HORN.
 Tax Collector. w. B. HENDRICK,
 Tax Assessor A. B. BROOKS,
 Register in Chancery. c. 0. DICKEY, County Solicitor FRANK F. BRICKET,
 County Attorney. s1s W. P. KNIGHT, M. D.,
 County Physician. J. R. HORN, M. D.,
 County Health Officer. 
 Dothan, Ala. May 15, 1908. Hon John ". Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala.
 ~ Bryan and Bryan delegates will carry Houston three to one A E. PAGE.
 Eufaula, Ala. May 15. 1908. Hon. John W. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala.
 Joh-so men scarce in Barbour, Bryan will Loll nine out of ten votes Monday CHARLES MCDOWELL, JR.. Anniston, Ala. May 15. 19OS Hon.. John W. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Small Johnson sentiment in Anniston, but entire county safe for Bryan or two to one. JOHN S. MOoRING.
 AtheLs, Ala, May 15, 1908. Hon. John W. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala.
 In talking with county democrats find Bryan sentiment well nigh unanimous, probate judge and other county officers and county candidates outspoken for him.
 R. H. WALKER. Gadsden, Ala, May 15, 1908. Hon John w. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Etowah county will go for Bryan by a big majority.
 ". J. BOYKIN.
 JOHN A. INFER,
 A. R. BENDER,
 J. R. FOREMAN,
 T. G. STOCKS, se Blocton, Ala. May 15, 1908. IIon. John W. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala
 pr. L. E. Peacock, chairman Bryan club and E. M. Bishop, secretary, made I'd carry the county by 800 majority over Johnson. Bryan candidates to Denver convention would all be elected with pos s:bly one exception, it is believed that Walker Percy will win in Bibb county, being the only Johnson man who stands a ghost of a show. Tomlnson will lead the ticket. T. s. DARK.
 Marion, Ala, May 15 1908. Hon. John ". Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala:
 Perry county absolutely safe for Bryan by practically overwhelming majority. Tomlinson, Clayton, Heiin. Booker, John and Oakley will lead ticket. This IS after consultation.
 S. E. MELBOURNE, Pres.
 Ozark, Ala, May 15, 1908 John w. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala: Bryan delegates will carry Dale and wiregrasS by large majority.
 H. l.. MARTIN. Evergreen, Ala, May 15, 190S John w. Tomlnson, Birmingham, Ala. Conecuh give Bryan safe majority. Practically no opposition out towns
 c. s. RABB, Chairman County Executive Democratic Committee.
 Kennedy, Ala, May 14. 190s.
 Hamar County.3 Hon John Y. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala:
 No organized movement for Johnson in this county. Bryan. you and the tic1et will carry the county by very large majority. g T. LOWERY. Jacksonville. Ala, May f. Ise. Hon John W. TofDlinson Birn1ing han. Ala
 Eh steadg is ths boat Bryan and you gre kafe ir Alabama.
 JAMES CROOK. Ashland, Ala. May 15. lgs.
 lClay County)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

At the meeting of the members of the academic des Inscriptions the other day M. Leon Dorez, librarian of the French National library declared that he had found a hitherto unknown painting py Botticelli, a portrait of Prof. Lorenzo Lorenzi of the University of Pisa in his official robes
 Botticeli met the professor in the circle of scientists who formed around Savano- rola and the portrait was painted between 1495 and 1500. The professor committed suicide in 1502. The painting is in the possession of Baron Lazzaronia, but it is said that J. Pierpont Morgan is negoti- ating for the purchase of it and intends to have it hung in his new Italian villa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Vote for L. A. Bennie, Board of Revenue.

2 Cleon B. Rogers believes that a public officer is a servant of the public. Vote for him for the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
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FOR RENT.

Fine S-room resluence, close in, on north side, 25th street; this is thoroughly mod ern. in the best of condition, being nov occupied by owner. Nine-room residence 1912 5th avenue this is being put in thorough order and IS the place for you if you want to rent rooms.
 Part of 18th street store, well located, modern building and is ideal for business just starting up. Other property for rent. large and small; pleased to answer inquiries for anything in my line.
 GEORGE BILBE, Agent Bell 61. 1131@ TWenty-first street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

We Europeans do great injustice to the American girl" says Henrie Duver- nois in the well-known magazine "Je sais tout" If we think she in any way resembles the lanky blase type known 3s the Gibson girl.
 "The American girl of today is a su- perior being who has just found herself
 and whose influence upon American flu ture history will be enormous.
 Tine American girl as she is after the
 financial panic of last year has given up the excessive luxury, the extravagant
 dresses, the priceless gems she formerly adored, she no longer wastes her time reading French novels and what she form
 eriy considered shockingly bad form she
 now practices.
 "The typical American girl of today does
 not live in Fifth avenue. she does not idle
 her time away, she works and is proud of
 working.
 1 "She knows how to defend herself when
 necessary, even with her fists, is able 10 l lcok out for herself under all conditions, and is in every way a sturdy, healthy
 and very energetic young person" l His Excellency Munir Pascha, the Turk
 ish ambassador to France, is a most in- 1 dependent gentleman. who does not fear
 to tell even his imperial master, Abdul l Hamid, what he thinks
 Recently Abdul made up his mind that | he must have a minister at Brussels, and as the purchase of the Hope diamond 1 had left the Turkish treasury somewhat depleted he saw no reason why Mun!f Fascha, who is a very rich man, should not pay at least part of the new min l ister's salary.
 i He accordingly informed Munir that his salary as ambassador to France in the | future was to be cut with $1150 year. I It took Munir Pascha just one hour, ac- | cording to the story current in diplomatic 1 circles, to write and send off a dispatch | to Constantincple in which he informed Abdul Hamid that if there was to be any
 salary cutting his Majesty had better | lc ok for another ambassador to look after his interests in France, and the Sultan gave in just as quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

ident will be not more than 200. Bry- ans majority will depend upon the vote cast. We think the vote in the county will be not less than 1200 tc 1900.
 "'W. P. WINDHAM, Judge of Probate B. l.. ANDREWS,
 Sheriff. "tJ. w. CORBETT. "'Register in Chance. " "tJ. A. M'LEOD,
 "'Tax Assessor. ".J. R. LVEY,
 "'Clerk. "'T. J. FAIN
 "'Tax Collector. "'S. l.. DORALING,
 "'Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, June %, 1908. for paving Water street with brick and curbing same with granite and for paving Broad street with asphalt and brick and curbing same with artificial combined curb and gutter. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined al this office. The right is reserved to re ject any or all proposals.
 JULIEN SMITH, City Engineer.
 Selma, Ala 5-17--5t-sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, Birmingham, Ala.
 No. S319
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Oneonta, Ala, May b, 1908. John w. Tomlinson, Birmingham Ala: Johnson movement in Blount county is signal failure. M. C. ALLGOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Gadsden, Ala, May 15, 1908. Hon. John w Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala
 Etowah county will go for Bryan by big majority.
 W J. BOYKIN.
 JOHN A. INFER,
 A R. BENDER,
 J. R. FOREMAN,
 T. G. STOCKS, zs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Ashland, Ala. May 15. 191s.
 lClay County.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Oxford, Ala, May 15, 190S John W. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala: Impartial poll of business district of Oxford resulted Bryan f2, Johnson 5 This place for Bryan and Bryan delegates seven to one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

(Cleburne County.) Hon. John w. Tomlinson, Birmingham, Ala. Cleburne is for you, Hefin and she ticket by big majority.
 w. c. MILLIGAN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
WANTED-Agreeable couple
to board-Apply this office.
Something New in Lafayette.

Something New in Lafayette.
I beg to announce to the citi-
zens of Lafayette that 1 shall
open a first class Electric Thea
tre in the Jefferson opera house
about August 5th. A motion
picture show that will meet with
the most refined taste.
The exhibition will be continu
Gus. each performance lasting
forty minutes. Pictures changed
every day. Doors open from 5
p. m. to 10 p. m. Admission:
adults, 10 cents; children, 5
cents.
respectfully solicit your pa
tronage and hope to merit your
liberal support by giving you
first class Electric Theatre that
will be credit to your city.
FRANK WURZLOW.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
MAURICE NOTES..

We have had a storm that
lasted about 48 hours. The
wind blew very swift and swept
all the crops to the ground, es-
peciaEly the young corn. 1t is
supposed that nearly one third
of the crop will be lost Chas.
Mcdonald measured 13 inches of
water in the cotton rows. and
says his loss will be over $500.
Mr.. Bernard >Lacouture has
recovered from his long illness
and is now able to take up his
work.
Mr.. w. Horn has nearly finish
ed his race boat, and he says in
about month he will be ready
for the seashOre,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04

dollars.
BE it further resolved that Lucien
S. Broussard and DR.. A. J. COmeaux
be declared the candidates entitled to
run for members of the School Board
in and Tor the fourth ward of the par
ish of Lafayette, at the Democratic
primary of September the first, 1908:
that Ernest Guilbeau and Odon Guid-
ry be declared the candidates entitled
to run for members of the School
Board in and for the Paris of Lafa-
yette. at the Democratic primary of
September the first, 1908: that o. F.
Comeaux and Hugh G. Wallis be de-
clared the candidates entitled to run
for members of the School Board in
and for the seventh ward of the parish
of Lafayette, La, at the Democratic
primary of September the first, 1908.
Be it further resolved that these pro-
ceedings be printed in the Lafayette
Democrat.
There being no further business be-
fore the house, on motion duly made
and seconded, the Committee then ad.
jOurned.
J. O. BROUSSARD,
Chairman P. Dem. Elk. Com.
j. S. MARTIN,
Sec'ty. Par. Dem. Elk. Com.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
MAYORS COURT.

Yesterday morning Tom Ellis,
John Greig, w. H. Alexander and
H. Bodenheimer were tried by
Mayor Mouton on the charge of
violating the anti-gambling ordi-
nance. Messrs. Ellis. Greig and
were fined $50 and
costs each or Is days in Jail, and
II. Bodenheimer $1OO and costs,
or 80 days in Jail. The defend.
ants were represented by Attor-
ney G. D. Cafery, and an appeal
was taken to the district court
and bond furnished. Chief Char.
gois and Officer Campbell made
the arrests.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
TO SCHOOL men
OF LOUISIANA.

In harmony with the new law
and the resolutions of the State
Board of Education adopted on
July 20, the first examination for
certificates of eligibility to ap'
pointment as parish superintend'
ent will be held on August 20 at
the Office of the State Superin-
tendent of Education in Baton
Rouge, and at each parish site in
the State.
There may not soon be another
opportunity to qualify. | there
fore urge that large number OF
school men in every parish come
forward on the 29th of August
and qualify for appointment as
parish superintendent. | sim
cerely hope that every practical
school man in Louisiana who is
interested in the Office of parish
superintendent and who thinks
himself fitted for the line of work
will qualify on August 29th. so
that parish school boards may
have large lists of eligibles from
which to select in filling all vacan-
cies that may now exist or may
later occur.
Yours very truly,
J. B. ASWELL,
State Superintendent.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
Mrs. w. J. Irvine.

Mrs. w. j. Irvine, who died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J. L. Cunningham, was a native
of Louisville, Kentucky. But for
the past forty years has been a
resident of this city. She was
the widow of the late Col. William
]. Irvine who at the time of his
death owned the old Long Plan
tation. MIS-. Irvine was wom-
an of splendid character and en-
deared herself to all who knew
her. Her life was one sacrifice
to her children, whom she.brave-
ly struggled to raise and educate,
having been left a widow, a
stranger in a strange land. She
was "A years of age at the time
of her death. She is survived by
six child rem: Mrs. A. Mouton, OF
Duson, Messrs. w. J. and R. II.
Irvine, of New Orleans. Mrs. j.
L. Cunningham of this place, Mr..
G. J. Irvine of Duson and Miss
Catherine Irvine.
HE G1vErH HIS LOVED ONES REST.
Poor hands; that are folded after the
toll, for those she loved the best.
And weary worn feet that walked
through the dark to enter eternal
rest. -.
Poor dumb, cold lips; that always
found some excuse for the soul thai
erred,
That ever had for the sorrowing hear
q comforting, gentle word.
Poor, weary eyes; that had grown Sc
dim with sights that made her sad.
We wonder If there by the waters o
peace they smile some times and ar
glad.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
WITHOUT A. rRouas:'>r c. FEAR
Behavior of American Trrcos in che
Face. of Awful Ceash.

One of the most remarkable events
IN the annals of American arms oc-
cured at Fort Crook, Neb:, the Other
day when a tornado struck tie place.
AS the dispatches tell the sorry:
when the officers realized that tor
nado had struck the post 500 men Of
the Sixth regiment we're brought to
battalion formation and in the midst
Of flying slate roofs and other debris
they were marched across the parade
ground to the substantial buildings,
where they were put at rest and took
10 the cellars. The fort was damaged
to the extent of 100000"
History and fiction alike have dwelt
upon the dauntless spirit of men who
have manifested their willingness to
charge the gates of hell or scale the
heights Of heaven" but doubtless no
better illustration of this spirit was
ever given than when this devoted
band Of American soldiers at Fort
Crook formed ranks to do or die" to-
gether in the face Of 4 resistless tor
nado, says the Kansas City Journal.
Those who have never viewed the
fury of one of these terrible outbursts
Of the angry elements cannot imagine
the dreadful reality Of the scene, with
the heavens blacker than night, the
darkness intensified by binding fash
es Of lightning, the tsrrors Of the
storm multiplied by the terrific
crashes of heavens artillery, and the
air filled with swirling clouds which
hide all else but the, awful figure Of
death, the CHASTITY funneEshaped cloud
which makes gigantic leaps along the
ground, uprooting trees and whirline
houses, animals and human beings
through the air on the wings of the
death-dealing wind:
1t IL a sight to appaM the stoutest
heart and to cause the human mind to
realize the utter impotence Of man IN
the presence of angry nature. The
charge of the Six Hundred at Balak
lava was trivial incident of military
duty compared with the steadfast dis
eipline of the 600 American soldiers Al
Fort Crook, who cool1y formed in linz
and braved the tornado's fury a,
though it were . matter Of mere rou
tine duty.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-04
DR.. G|RARD'S
LAUNCH BURNS.

Saturday morning DR.. Felix
Girard's handsome gasoline
launch caught fire from an ex-
plosion of gasoline and burned to
the waters edge on Bayou Yer
million opposite the pumping
plant of the Abbeville Canal Co.
The four occupants of the boat
escaped with slight injuries.
The boat was valued at $25OO.