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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06
GOVERNOR vEToEs
APPROPRIATION BILLS

DENVER, May Ex-Governor Shat
roth vetoed the normal school appro-
priation bills today. but allowed the
Gunnison one to pass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

The schleuter green house shipped
a large consignment Of pansy planta
10 Mancos this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

The announcement was made al
Grand Junction some time ago that
the weather department intended TO
close the weather bureau there on
May l. However, such vigorous pro-
test was put up by the chamber of
commerce that Senator Guggenheim
succeeded in having the service con.
tinued until May 10 and he also Sc
cured promise that after that date
a limited report would be served. The
fruit growers of the valley are almost
entirely dependent upon the weather
report for the fruit and its protec.
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

While riding to his home on a
switch engine at o'clock Sunday
night. William Convey. - years OF
age, fell beneath the wheels and his
body was cut in two. The boy had
been to the ball game and was on
his way home with his brother and
several playmates. They live in Bes-
semer and caught the switch engine
as means of getting home The boy
attempted to get off when he neared
his home, stumbled and fell directly
in front OF the moving wheels
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06
Forming a sunshine crown.

II Is dark only on the downward side /:
Though rage the tempests loud
And scatter Its terrors Tar and wide.
There's light above the cloud"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06
COLORADO NEWS

A lodge of Knights OF Columbus was
organized at Montrose Sunday after.
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

Two we'll known Grand Junction
men stripped OF every stitch Of cloth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

Only one saloon was found running
in Pueblo Sunday. The owner was
arrested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

Four of the six saloons of Lamar
quit business Saturday. Couldn't stand
the $4,000 license.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

Professors OF the School of Mines
at Golden are convinced radium will
be produced in paying quantities in
Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Painter of
Telluride celebrated the twenty-fifth
of their marriage with a
dinner party the first of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
W. E. PIERCE IMPROVES.
Union Springs Citizen Stricken With
 Paralysis Week Ago.

Union Springs, June 18-CSpecial.) )-W. D. Pierce, who suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last Saturday, is improving rapidly. His many friends wish for him a speedy recovery.
 Miss Laura Chambers of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Mary Netta Cowan- Mrs. J. s. Dickey, Jr., and daughter. Frances, have returned home after a lengthy visit to her parents, pr. and Mrs. Futile at Montgomery.
 Mrs. Carrie Sessions left this morning for Atlanta While there she will be- the guest of Felatives. Later she will go to Indian Springs for the summer.
 Dr. w A. Reynolds who has been very i'll at his home here, has been carried to Montgomery for treatment.
 J. w. Wright, Jr., who has the contract to build 20 miles of good roads, brought in about 90 negroes yesterday and will begin work at once.
 Dr. and Mrs. l.. W. Johnson and son, Robert A, of Tuskegee, are the guests of relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
TOWN AND RAILROAD
 HAVE A QUARREL

Alexander City, June 1S.-(Special.)-The Central of Georgia railroad in an eff fort to establish their metes and bounds to right-of-way through the corpora ton of Alaxander City, has, under an en- gineering corps, just completed certain measurements and set up about 50 iron posts buried securely five feet in the clay along both sides of the main line. The fact that this has never been done be- fore, the 50-foot on either side which the railroad now sets claim to, has for the past 20 years been covered in stores, ware houses. dwellings, and sundry enterprises, never dreaming they were, in the eyes of the railroad, trespassing.
 It also develops that some of the city's properties. the electric light and power action caused the city council to meet last evening. more in the humor of an indignation meeting than anything else. and passed resolutions requiring the city marshal to have every iron post removed and the officials have just completed tearing up the posts.
 There are properties along the inside limits of the post lines, both public and private involved. which will amount to many thousand dollars or Improvements and this is the reason the city has taken this action. Many expressions are heard that~the road may take legal steps to conhscate all Improvements, if so one of the monster legal battles of the year is lowering over the city and the people involved, for such step will be fought to the last ditch Nothing has been heard from the railroad people since the posts were torn down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
NEWS OF DEMOPoLIS.
Hundreds of Acres Must Be Replanted
 After Flood.

Demopolis, June S.-CSpecaLl 1.-The bile last night bringing a large con- signment of freight for this landing and after several hours stay left for a short trip up the river This is the Nettie' s first run, taking the place of the John Quill since it has gone into dock for repairs.
 It is reported that Mrs. J. Pizer, who was carried to Selma a few days ago for treatment, is doing nicely, and it is hoped that she will be able to be brought home soon
 After standstill for nearly a week the high water in the Tombigbee river has begun to fall and with the falling of the river there will be hundreds of acres of land to be replanted as the high water has destroyed the crops that were in a good condition before the recent rains There is water over a great deal of the lowlands yet
 Prof W. c. Blasingame and little son. who are i'll with fever, are resting as well as could be expectedN under the cir cumstances, and Dr. " H. Caine, the attending physician. entertains hopes of final recovery. Tom Compton and his sister, who are also i'll with fever, are reported as doing favorably
 Yesterday was considered to be the hot test day ever experienced here the mer- cury standing 94 at 12 o'clock. Notwith- standing the excessive heat no prostra- tions were reported.
 Demopolis negroes again went down in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
SONS CONTEST WILL.
Professor CounciIl's Boys Are Prac-
 tically Left Out.

Huntsville, June 1s.-(Special Jon the grounds that Prof. William H. Councill, president of the Agricultural and Mechani- cal College for Negroes, was mentally in- competent at the time that he made his will and that undue influence was exerted over him, inducing him to bequeath the bulk of his estate to his widow and two daughters, Dr. William L. Council, son, is contesting the will of the dead educa- tor in the probate court here Judge w. T. Lawler and a special jury are hear ing the contest. Professor Councill left an estate valued at about s2o.ooo, including several policies of life insurance and the widow and daughters are the principal benehciares, almost to the exclusion of the sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
SYLACAUGA WOMEN WANT CLEAN CITY Cooperate With Town Officials
 In Good Work A BIG CROP OF OATS Brick Company Helps to Solve Great Question of Food Production. Masons Elect Officers for
 the Year.
A BIG CROP OF OATS

sylacauga. June 1S.-(special) )-The city council is making some extensive improve ments in the south end of town in the matter of drainage. A canal 15O0 feel long is being cut through three blocks which when completed will take a large volume of water off the business and res idence part of town as well as thorough ly drain the property through which il goes.
 The city has also just installed two modern water founts in the heart of the watering stock.
 The Civic Improvement society, com posed of a large number of the ladies of the town, is proving itself a factor in the affairs of the town and the move. ment for a "city beautiful' is gaining headway. The slogan now is "clean up and beautify my own premises and then go after my neighbor.'' The city author ities are cooperating with the ladies in every way and by agreement of both bodies June 22 has been appointed clean ing-up day. and systematic and vigor- ous campaign is being waged to make the movement a success.
 The Alabama High Grade Brick com pany is how harvesting probably the largest individual oat crop ever raised in this section. They have 160 acres of very fine grain, much of which will yield 50 bushels per acre, the work of har- vesung has been somewhat difficult on
 
 but the work is progressing.
 The farmers in this section are to be engaged in at this time. The excessive rain- fall and late spring has retarded plant ing and the grass has been thriving on the recent warm and rainy weather Much progress Is now being made and the farmers are working early and late, real izing that the worse the conditions are the more necessity for courageous ac- ton. and 1t is just this spirit that makes this section the good place to live in.
 At the annual conclave of Sylacauga chapter, No. 1O4 Royal Arch Masons, Thursday evening, the following officers were elected:
 M. E. Conaway, high priest; E. A. Ham, nett, king; s. P. Mcdonald, scribe; Fred Prather, c. of H.; w. J. Mcleod, P. s.; F. H. Craddock, treasurer; M. H. Jackson, secretary; w. A. Smith, R. A. C.; B. A Phillips sentinel; J. W. Lang ley, John c. Williams and T. B. White, masters of veils.
 The Fourth District Agricultural school has marketed some very fine peaches for the past two weeks from the school farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
GOOD PROPERTIES ID BE DEVELOPED New Process Will Be Tried In
 Cleburne HILL CASE IS AFFIRMED, George Griffin of Birmingham Buys Home at Anniston-Judee Grubb Appoints United States
 Commissioner.
HILL CASE IS AFFIRMED

Anniston, June 18.-(Speciar.)-A new process has been discovered by which the big gold veins of Cleburne county can be worked prohtably, and to this end the Gold Ridge Mining company has begun the installation of a plant at Gold Ridge which will cost $1o0,0O0.
 Gold Ridge is g miles southeast of Hefin and is situated near Hightower, [. near the line of Randolph county. It is ated in the mountains that are known Q contain the yellow dust, as 1t was mined as far back as 1S49, when the egress was made to California
 MT Robertson, the superintendent, has just returned from a trip to California, where he saw the new machinery in operation He has begun the installation and expects to have 1t working by Oc- tober 1.
 The new process is worked by what Is known as the Byanie mill. It does In few minutes the work that under the old process required several days.
 If the work pans out 1t is likely that several mining companies will be organ ized and mines opened. Judge D. c. Blackwell is a largo stockholder in a cO1nDGtay cluding the Arbacoochie gold fields, which is about F miles from the Gold Ridge mines.
 w. K. Harr of Philadelphia Is presl- dent of the Gold Ridge Mining company.
 case which has been in the courts for the past five years was settled Thursday when the Alabama supreme court sus- tained Judge Thomas w. Coleman of the Anniston city court in imposing sem tence of two years and four months upon Jim Hill, Calhoun county boy, who Is charged with shooting into train.
 The offense for which Hill was con- yicted was committed at Tredegar in 1904 as the result. it is said, of drunken spree Hill was sentenced to three years, and served eight months pending an ap- peal decision by the higher court The case was sent back for new trial, and on a second conviction Judge Coleman deducted the eight months served. his second sentence being affirmed when the case was again appealed.
 Former Mayor Thomas T. Kilby has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
HOME IS DESTROYED.
Fire of Unknown Origin Burns Res
 idence at EIfaula.

Eufaula, June 1S.-(SpeciaL)- )--Fire de- stroyed a valuable residence on Barbour street here this morning at 1 o'clock, owned by Mrs. Laura Blair and occupied by James Beasley and family. The loss will reach s5O0o with 5000 insurance. The occupants were away from home at the time and the origin cannot be accounted for. A piano in one of the front rooms was all that was saved of the household effects, upon which there was only a small insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
GADSDEN MAY GET
 A NEW RAILROAD

Gadsden, June 1s.-(Special.)-It is ru- mored here that the taking over of the Central of Georgia by the Hartman lines means a new railroad Tor this city. It is understood that a connecting link Is to be built between Birmingham and some point near Rome, Ga, so that direct con- nection will be had between the Magic City and Chattanooga. Such line would almost be certain to run by the way of this city. It is recalled that surveys for a part of such a line were made last fall through Cherokee county, about the time that Hartman Is said to have closed his deal for the Georgia railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
CORRESPONDENT PROVED
 ID BE M|S|NFORMED

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: I wish to inform you that your cor respondent from Montevallo is in error corscernirs the marriage of Miss Mabel Loease Jones of Spr1ngville to MT. Hays of Helena. As the statement is prepos- terous and does the young lady great Injustice, I ask that you correct same at once and give it prominent place in your paper. Respectfully,
 R. B. HAYS. Helena, June IT, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
TEACHERS ELECTED.
Professor Yarbrough Again Heads
 Franklin County High School.

Russellville, June 1S.-(SpeciaL) L)-The county board of education has reelected Prof. w. L. Marlborough as principal of the Franklin county high school for the term commencing the first Monday in September Miss Maude Forbes of this city and Miss Ola Walton of Greens boro have been selected as the assist ants Miss Forbes was elected as an as sistant in the Russellville public school but resigned to accept the position in the county high school and Prof l.. s. Me- Right, county superintendent of educa- tion, has been selected to fill Miss Forbes place,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
Will Install Officers.

Hartselle, June 1S.-(Special. )-Hartselle Masonic lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. has is- sued invitations for the public install lation Of officers for the ensuing Masonic year. The installation will take place at the lodge hall on the night of June 24 est. Johns day). At this time the following officers will be installed: A. A Oden. w. NJ; J. l.. Draper. s. w., G. w. Wiley, J. w; M. Pattillo, treasurer Robert Sobotka, secretary; F. J. Taps. cott, tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
Mems up to SIS suits $9.50. Mems up to $25 suits $14.50. Johnson Harris Clothing Co.,, 221 N. 20th St.

$18.40 to Richmond, Va, and return. Sold 15, 16, 17, IS, 28, July 5 and 12. Limit fifteen days and can be extended until Sept. 30th. Southern Railway, the direct line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

sold his beautiful home on Tyler Hill to George Griffin, a Birmingham capitalist, for $80o0 and MT. Griffin will move to this city to occupy the home about July 1. MT. Griffin retired from active business few years ago and 1t is said that he comes to Anniston on account of this citys salubrious climate and superior water He is said to be a prominent churchman, and has been actively iden- tiled with the Southside Baptist church in Birmingham. O. H. Parker, through whom the deal was made, says that he has not signifed his intention of re-enter- ing business.
 MT. Kilby says he has not decided as yet whether or not he will rebuild imme- diately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
Clean Up Proclamation.

Huntsville, June 18.-(Special.)-A proc lamation was issued by Mayor Thomas w. Smith today urging the people of Huntsville to clean up their premises, cut the grass and weeds and do their part In the cause of public health and civic beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
BLUFF PARK HOTEL On Shades Mountain

Spend the weekend where the cool breezes blow. Dance every Saturday night. Good music. We meet trains at OK moor upon request and our stage leaves 3rd Ave and 18th street daily. Peoples phone 2230.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
Sunday School Population.

Russellville, June 1S-(Special)-A Sunday school canvass from house to house has been made and the results show that there are 742 children under IS years of age inside the corporate limits of Rus seIlville and that 4oS are regular attend ants on the Sunday schooiA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

You are liable to an attack of some form of bowel complaint and should pro- vide yourself with the best known rem edy, Dr. Seth Arnold's Balsam. Warrant ed by Jacobs Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

defeat yesterday in their third game with the Birmingham negroes, the score stand- ing 13 to 4 These games were greatly enjoyed by the spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

handsome cabinet to outward appearances graceful fin design and beautiful in its simplicity. But what world of melody 1t gives forth And what a wonder fully pure and mellow tonel Never before were the great masterpieces of musc-a the splendid Victor mu- sic-played so sweetly and perfectly.
 fWhere does the music come from ? you ask Be neath the lid e the PIct,UiG is ts1rtabe which the Victor Record is placed. From there the tone-waves are carried through the tapeng down to the sound ing board surface which amples and reflects them And the melody floats from behind the small doors wSh be regulated to make the music loud or soft at w
 This then is the VfctroLd-the most wonderful o all musical instruments. But you can't know how wonder full it really until you hear it, for the Pfef10Ia mas tone-oualty such as was never known in any musical instrument.
 the nearest Victor dealer She VII Look the Victor Dog the inside or me lid. so .os .,, .o
 Write catalogues of the Victor-so s ss2o $1o $50. $6O S1oO and of 3o0o Victor Records
 Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden N. J. / k0f
 To get best results Victor Needles on Hhc' 1y& Victor Records WxZGS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

Mems up to SIS suits S9.50. Mems up to $25 suits S14.50. Johnson Harris Clothing Co.,, 221 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
LOST

Blue white stone diamond ring, 1 1-3 karat. If found, lib eral reward will be paid.
 R. w. LUCKETT Train Agt. Terminal Station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

Judge W. I. Grubb reappointed two United States commissioners yesterday morning. They were E. E. Greenleaf at Huntsville and George B. Randolph of this city. Both were reappointments for a term of four years. These two men are both we'll known in their districts, both having held the positions for a num- Der of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

John Williams, colored, will have to serve 20 years in the mines for the mur- der of his cousin, Charlie WiInams, ac- cording to a ruling of the supreme court yesterday sustaining a ruling of Judge T. w. Coleman of the Anniston city court. The murder was committed at 8 dance In West Anniston about two years ago.
 Mrs. c. H. Robinson has rented her handsome home on Leighton avenue to General Manager Osler of the Planters Manufacturing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

The Fourth District Agricultural school has marketed some very fine peaches for the past two weeks from the school farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

Former Mayor Thomas P. Kilby has
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-10
ALL IN 80 YEARS.

Some singular genius has perpetrated
the following calculations: have been
80 years. during which time 1
have hay received from the hands of my
Wife three cups of coffee each day, two
In the morning and one Mt night. maxi
Ing about 35,040 cups of half pint each,
weighing 1880 pounds, or nearly nine
tons weight. Yet from that period
have scarcely varied myself in weight
from 100 pounds 1t will. therefore. be
seen that l have drunk in coffee alone
2ls times my own weight.
am not much of meat eater, yet
ounces n day. which makes 5SO6
pounds. or about 10 oxen. OF flour l
have consumed in the 81 years. about so
barrels. For 20 years of this time 1
nave drunk two wineglasses OF brandy
each day. making 900 quarts
The port wine. MADEIRA. whisky,
punch. etc. am not able to count. but
they are not large. In champagne 1
have been extremely moderate, as /
ind from my bills that l have paid for
% baskets in the last Is years, which is
about one bottle a week, and this not
all consumed by myself.
When we take into the account all
the vegetables and fruits In addition
such as potatoes. peas. asparagus
strawberries. cherries. apples, pears
peaches raisins, etc, the amount con
sutned by an individual is most enor-
nous. Now my body has been re-
aewed more than four times in 81 years
and. taking it for granted that the wa
ter. of which have drunk much acts
merely as diluent, yet all taken to.
getiler. L conclude that l have con
sumcd in 81 years about the weight OF
l.lO0 men of 100 pounds each.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-10
Peanuts and sleep.
From the New york America

From tne New YORK American.
Recently a friend who had heard that
I sometimes suffer from insomnia told me
of a sure cure. Eat a pint of peanuts
and drink two or three glasses of milk
before going to bed said he, and I'll
warrant you'll be asleep within half an
hour" did as he suggested and now for
the benefit OF others who may be afflicted
with insomnia L feel it to be my duty to
report what happened, SO far as i am able
to recall the details.
First, let me say my friend was right.
did go to sleep very soon after my re-
tirement. Then friend with his head
under his arm came along and asked me
If L wanted to buy his feet. 1 was nego-
tiating with him when the dragon on
which i was riding slipped out of his
skin and left me floating in midair. While
l was considering how l should get down
a bull with two heads peered over the
edge of the wall and said he would haul
me up il would first climb up and rig
a windlass for him. So as l was sliding
down the mountain side the brakeman
came in and i asked him when the train
would reach my station.
I'VE passed your station 400 years ago. y
he said, calmly folding up the train and
slipping 1t into his vest pocket.
AT this juncture the clown bounded into
the ring and pulled the center pole out OF
the ground. lifting the tent and all the
people in it up. up, while ! stood on the
earth below watching myself go out OF
sight among the clouds above. Then
awoke and found had been asleep almost
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