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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
An Essay on Cats.

A schoolboy wrote an essay on cats.
The chapter on different breeds sup
plies the following information:
"Cats that's made for little boys and
girls to maui and tease is called NAL
tease cats. Some cats is known by
their queer purrs-these are called Pur-
sian cats. Cats with very bad tempers
Is called Angorrie cats. Sometimes d
very fine cat is called a Magni6cat.
Cats with deep feelin's is called Feline
s."-Exchange.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
Estimated In Money,

Tommy" said the boss, "you quit
smoking two or three months ago,
didn't your"
Eyes, SIR" answered the Office boy.
"How much have you gained In
weightP
well, sir, countin' 1t In nickels,
reckon I've gained about four pounds"
Chicago Tribune.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
No Trust.

"Well, anyway, know for fact
that Henpeck's wife doesn't trust
him"
Nonsense! Why, he's a meek little,
harmless
"Oh. | know that, but heard him
ask her to lend him quarter until his
next pay day, and she wouldn't do It,"
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
ONLY Ona.

Little Jacks mother showed him a
letter from a new aunt" who had at
tanned to this relationship by marry
ing Jacks favorite uncle.
Mamma" said Jack innocently as
he aboriously spelled out the sigma
ture, Belle Paine" does aunty pro
nounce her front name in two syla-
Ses "-Lippincotts.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
WHITE SALMON

Chris euler, proprietor of the Hotel
at Trout Lake, has announced his can
didacy for commissioner from the flrst
district. euler, we understand, is
popular and those who know him say
he would make good commissioner.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
The Othar'a Pet.

Neighbor-How did that naughty lit
tie boy of yours get hurt? Ditto
That good little boy of yours hit him
In the head with brick.--Independ
npt
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
New Kinds of Teeth.

And now. Jimmy Norton" asked
Bronx schoolteacher the other day,
how many kinds Of teeth are there?"
1.-TWO, ma'am." replied Jlmmy-"qui-
mines and cuspidores. New York
Press
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
Extravaqant Charity.

Be generous even In defeat
And think of some one else's state,
It's only when your side gets beat
The other side can iubilate.
Washington Star.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-08-11
Notice OF Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned,
administrator OF the estate OF Emeltne CastOe
deceased has tied, in the County Court OF
the State Of oregon, for Hood River County,
his hual account OF his administ alton OF
said estate, and that Tuesday, the 9TH day or
september, 1910, AT the hour Of ten o'clock in
the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as the
same can be heard, In the County Court Room
set by said Couri 81, the time and place for
hearing objection in rnd t,F the settlement
or said tlnnl account NDd Ntl persons inter-
ested In said eStn o." hr'rhy notified TO at
tend al stid time un pI re 10 present obIec.
tions, II any ihert h, io said hual account,
Dated this lith day o' luly. u 'Ul0.
Il o. Bl.N NNCnAR,
Jylia2h administrator
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
MAY SUBMIT THE
NAMES TO VOTERS

Bessemer, May 11--(Special. "A well
defined movement is on foot to have
the names of the two members o.
the board of education whose terms
expire during the next administration
placed on the ticket at the coming
election and nominated by the people.
The board of education is composed
of five members whose terms run from
one to five years. This makes one
term expire every year and the va
cant place Is filled by the council. 1t
is proposed to have the two mem
bers who will be elected during the
coming administration placed on the
ticket and nominated by the people
1t is hoped by this measure to take
the board of education out of politics.
The matter is being widely agitated
and a large crowd Is expected to be
present on Friday night to advocate 1t.
1t is understood that the commit
tee has decided to place the names of
the candidates for chief of police and
city clerk upon the ticket and to omit
the others. 1t is expected that this
plan will meet with opposition as 1t
Is claimed that If any office is put
on the ticket 1t is but just to place
them all there
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
FINAL EXERCISES
AT POLYTECHNIC

Auburn, May 11.-(Special.)-Th
commencement exercises of the Ala
bama Polytechnic Institute will begin
on Sunday, June 5, and continue
through the following Wednesday. Fol-
lowing is the programme:
Sunday, II a. m.-Commencement SER
mon by Rev. George L. Petrie. d. d.,
Charlottesville, Va. p. M, Y. M. {.
A. address, Rev. George J.. Petrie, d.
D., Charlottesville, Va.
Monday II a. m.-Junior class ora
tions $50 p. M, regimental review
by his excellency, Gov. B. B. Corner and
staff p. M, festival of lights.
Tuesday. 10 a. m.-Alumni Grafton,
Edward Armstrong Price of Nashville,
Tenn p. M, inspection of labora
tories and experiment station; $50 p.
M. competitive company and individual
drill; p. M, address before literary
societies.; senior class orations.
Wednesday, 10 a. m.-Commencement
address, Harvey Washington Wiley
Phi. D.. LII D., Washington. ID. CT
comforting of degrees by president.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Bay Minette, May 11.-(Special.)- The
following marriage licenses have been
issued recently by Probate Judge ]. IL.
H. Smith: John Small to Emma Lewis,
Charles Hawkins to IIilda Melvin, Alex
Luscious to Chalotte Larry, Zeno Lee
to Mary Hartly, George Jones to Ma
lissa Williams. The last two contract
ing parties were married this morn
Ing.
The county commissioners were in
session this morning for the purpose
of considering bids for the construc-
ton of what are to be known as the
Miflin bridge and the Styx bridge. Both
structures are to be of steel and will
be entirely modern in construction. The
Miflin bridge is to be placed over
Miflin creek and will be about rs feet
in length. The Styx bridge will he
erected over Styx river on the Gates
wood and Daphne road. II the con
tracts are let work of construction
will begin at once. The matter of the
grading and opening of a number OF
new roads will also be brought before
the meeting. The rapidly increasing
population OF the county calls for more
and better roads.
Rev. r.. r. Jones. better known as
Bob Jones, closed a series of revival
meetings here this morning. During his
weeks services fully 200 souls have
been converted and much good has
been done for the community. The
meetings have been we'll attended from
the start.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
CURTIS B. JOHNSON
HEADS PUBLISHERS

Mobile. May 1.-THE annual meeting of
the Southern Newspaper Publishers as
ISOLATION was concluded today on the
revenue cutter Winona, which carried the
members to and from Fort Morgan at
the entrance to Mobile bay, inspection of
the fort being permitted by the secre-
tary of war, and the cutter being placed
at the disposal of the association by the
courtesy of Secretary Macyeagh of the
treasury department.
After a strong argument and consider
able prior electioneering by the vice.
president, Louisville was chosen for the
next meeting place. although for a time
1t was understood last year that Knox
Vile would get the 1911 convention.
The Tennessee city gave way to Louis
vile on personal representations made
by Mr.. Brown of the latter place.
Officers were elected as follows:
President-Curts B. Johnson, sentinel,
Knoxville Tenn.
ice-President-R. W. Brown. Times.
Louisville, Ky.
Secretary and Recommendation II.
Hanson, News, Birmingham.
Executive committee-A, M Sanford.
Journal and Tribune, Knoxville; C. w.
Brunson, News and Courier, Charleston,
S. c.; w. NJ. Clemens. News Scifpitar,
Memphis: Fred Thompson. Mobile Req
lister, Mobile. and E. M. Foster, ChrorN
icle, Houston. Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Confederate veteran Dies

Tuscumbia, May 11.-tSpecial)--
stephen f. Bradley, native of Sicily
died yesterday morning at his home
near Tuscumbia, aged IS, from a third
stroke of paralysis. Mr.. Bradley came
to this country when quite young and
enlisted in the Confederate army. He
was an engineer on the Alabama when
that vessel was sunk off the coast of
France by the Kearsarge and was cap
tured and confined in federal prison.
When peace was restored he moved
to Colbert county and was for many
years an engineer on the old Memphis
and Charleston railroad. He was the
father Of 10 boys and is survived by
his widow and four sons, Charles OF
Wick SD urg, Harry of Birmingham, 5.
f. Jr., and Louis Bradley of Tuscum-
bia. The deceased was a member OF
the Masonic and Woodmen of the
World fraternities. The funeral was
held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and
the burial was conducted according
to the Masonic ritual.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

der of CORVALLIS" A number of musi-
cal numbers were introduced, which en-
livened the production.
A unique case was decided in the city
court this morning and shows good argu-
ments against the fee system. VIII Nor
rison was found guilty of stealing two
goats by the jury. They decided that
the value of the goats was So and fined
Morrison 81 for the crime. The fees,
costs, etc, in the case amounted to $71.6o,
| making a total of 1855
George Aaron was arrested by Deputy
Jones today in connection with the kill
ing of Will Hilliard at woodward furnace
several weeks ago The negro was taken
to the county jail at Birmingham this
afternoon.
George w. Jones has raised $50 for
the benefit of Mrs. B. H. Young. the
widow of the deputy who was killed last
bonth at Dolomite.
G. B. Robson, formerly agent of the
Southern railway in Bessemer, has been
promoted to the agency at Selma. Mr.
and Mrs. Robson will leave for Selma
the first of next week.
The funeral services of Mrs. j. V. Ran
die took place this afternoon from the
residence on Berkeley avenue. Interment
was in Pleasant Hill cemetery
NJ. H. Davis. age 50. died at his home
in Brighton this morning after long
illness from what was thought to be
pellagra. Mr.. Davis is survived by sew
eral children, who reside at Brighton.
The body was sent to Gurley, Ala, by
Kennedy Bros.
Thomas Green, the 2-year-old infant of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Green of Brookwood,
died last night of ptomaine poison The
body was sent to Atlanta by Jacobs &
Son, where the funeral will take place
tomorrow.
The Ladies' Altar society of st. Alloy
sius will meet tomorrow afternoon at
O. clock at the home of Mrs A Fl. Laird.
C. L. Odell returned this morning from
business trip to Admission.
Miss Hattie Allen will leave tomorrow
for Double Springs to visit relatives
The moulders' picnic at Germania park
will take place on May IS and large
crowd Is expected to attend.
The baseball game between Bessemer
and the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company will take place tomorrow
at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
FIRST BOAT TO SAIL
FOR THE GOLD CAMP

Seattle, Wash, May 1.-THE steamer
Corwin, formerly a revenue cutter, and
which, being of wood and able to with
stand the squeeze of the Boring sea ice
pack, has been for years the first boat
to sail for Nome, departed for the dis
tant gold camp last night. The boat is
carrying a full list Of passengers, all
Of whom engaged passage last winter, a
large quantity of mail and a cargo COM
posed mostly Of fruit, eggs, vegetables
and meat for people who have been
frozen out Of the world for more than
seven months and have been deprived
Of fresh food. newspapers and magazines
during that time.
All reports from Nome during the
winter told of heavy gold output and
good prospects for the summer.
The Corwin will be followed by dozen
other steamers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Catholic knights Busy

Nash Vile, May 1.-THE greater part
ell of the Catholic knights of Amer
ing the day the visiting ladies were es-
corted to various points of Interest
about the city. A trip to the Hermit
age, the home of President Andrew
Jackson, is planned for tomorrow to
be followed at night by reception
rendered the guests by the knights of
Columbus. Friday Will be devoted to
sightseeing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Fire Insurance Men

The Alabama fire underwriters, Or
ganized IA years ago In Montgomery.
are in session here, presided over by
James H. Glennon of Mobile. president.
The welcome address was delivered by
Mayor CASTOR Gunter, responded to by
r. F. Manly of Birmingham. In his
address the president reported great
progress in the business in the state
and marked Improvement in many
ways. Wednesday afternoon was
taken up in a trip to the aviation camp
of the Wright brothers. and a look In
on the ball game between Montgomery
and Memphis. Thursdays session will
be held at Jackson's Lake.
The following are present:
w. X. p. Wilson of Mobile. William
S. Woolsey of Selma, s. A. Fowlkes OF
Selma, A. c. Dilalrd of Clio, Tom Boone,
Jr., or Mobile, r. f. Manly of Birming-
ham, J. B. Powell, Jr., or Greenville,
Oscar Riley ofg Greenville, J. II. Will
son of Greenville, James H. Glennon
of Mobile. H. C. Davidson of Montgom
cry, G. C. Wright of Tlskegee, A. r.
Meyer of Montgomery, M. M. Sweat OF
Montgomery, J. s. Dowdell and e. B.
Joseph of Montgomery. F. M. Penning-
ton of Troy, J. p. Drum of Atlanta,
James r. Kelar of the Insurance Field
of Atlanta, H. H. Cawthorn of Roanoke
j. S. H. Roberts of Montgomery, X.
A. Brown Of Birmingham, B.. Fl. Abram
of Atlanta. w. H. Hackey of Montgom-
cry, w. c. Roder of Birmingham, J. r..
Daniels of Montgomery, ]. w. Cunning
ham Of Brmingh am, Kalford Kreth OF
Montgomery, w. L. Dennis of New FORK,
L. Y. Dean and son Of Eucaula, AL
bert ]. Bruce and F. M. Kohn and son
of Montgomery, J. E. Jones of Enter
prise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
state Optici.n. in session

The Alabama State Optical society was
in session here today with President
Hardwick Of Montgomery presiding. The
attendance ran up to about IS and the in
terest was good. All Of the reports, in
Guiding those Of w. F. Weiss, Montgom-
cry, secretary. and E. H. Hobbs, Selma,
treasurer. were indicative Of progress
An interesting part of the afternoon
meeting was the question box, out of
which the visitors received some very i'm
portant information. There was, in addl-
ton, general discussion of all parts of
the work and quiet talk of laws that 1t
is hoped will be adopted for the protec-
ton of the trade. Talks and papers in
cluded the following:
"Prisms," by H. p. Mcdonald of Mo-
bile
"Astigmatism,' by W. H. Murphy. Bir-
mingham.
Experience and Advice in Practical OPP
tometery.' by J. V. Higgins of Clanton.
II. ]. Tippett. paper on obstruction in
Optics Demopolis.
Officers were chosen as follows: Fl.
Ruth Montgomery. PRESIDENT w. F.
Weiss, Montgomery. secretary; E. H.
Hobbs. Selma, treasurer-all reelected. H.
j. Rosenthal Of Union Springs and G, F.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
New Morgan County Committee

Decatur, May 11.-(Special)-Th follow
ing is the newly elected democratic ex-
ecuutive committee of this county: Beat
l, B. z. Wallace; Beat 2. John Wash
burn; beat o box 2, ]. d. Prater; beat
3. r. f. Isbell; beat 4, W. E. Tucker;
beat 8. F. B. Hunter; beat 8, box /, A. P.
Ford: beat 6, box 2 j. Fl. Creel; beat Z.
w. I. Forman; beat S, Rob Humphrey;
beat 2. j. W. Dunaway beat 10. S. E.
Stewart; beat II, jeff Davis; beat II, T.
P. Sandln; beat 10, w. r. Staten: beat
IA. \. p. Blevins: beat 10, returns:
beat 16, NJ. c. Vest; beat II. d. n. Chat
fin; beat 1S s. A. Edwards; beat 10. NJ.
W. Murray; beat 20. w. J. Walling;
beat 81, w. r. Suit; beat %. j. C. Spark
man: beat 3d. r. V Bracken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Decatur, May al)-Morgan
county will soon have perhaps the
largest strawberry farm in the south,
IL not in the entire country. Three
hundred acres Is the size of a straw
berry farm that Is to be planted out
near Decatur. The farm is owned and
managed by parties from Indiana, and
this spring they planted out over 100
acres in Strawberries. They got started
late and were unable to plant more on
account of the lateness of the season.
This fall they expect to plant out the
remainder of the 800 acres.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Cross of Gadsden were elected vice presi-
dents; examining committee. ]. B. Whit
took, Eufaula, w. c. Strickland, Dothan,
and II. F. Mcdonald, Mobile; executive
committe, j. H. finder, Birmingham; A.
N. Maumenee. Mobile; ]. " Higgins,
Clanton. First prize on paper read was
won by H. P. Mcdonald of Mobile and the
second prize by ]. V. Higgins of Clanton
Montgomery gets the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Favor National Health Hoard

Huntsville, May 11.-(Special)- 1.-THE
doctors of Madison county, at their
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon
adopted resolutions favoring the estab
lishment of a national health depart
ment. Copies Of the resolutions were
ordered sent to the Alabama senators
and members OF Congress with the re-
quest that they use their influence for
establishing board of health, If pos
sible
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
SPECIAL RATES
Via
[![S

Low Summer Tourist Rates-Tickets
on sale March 3 to September 80, lin
tied for return October 81, 1910.
st. Louis, Mo-, and Return, @16.7B, on
account American Medical Association
and First National Convention Ameri-
can; Woman's League. Tickets on sale
juno to 8. inclusive, limited for return
June 20. with privilege of extension by
depositing and paying so cents. until
July 20, 1910.
in the west and northwest. Tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays of each
month. limited for return rs days from
date of sale.
Nashville, Tenn, and Return, e6.4O,
account Army Maneuvers Tickets on
sales June IS to 26. Inclusive, limited
for return June 20, 1910.
For further information call on or
write to p. Sid Jones, p. P. A. Both
phones s71. Birmingham. Ala,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
DAUGHTERS MEET
AT STATE CAPITAL
Mayor Gunter Welcomes Or
ganization to City
INSURANCE MEN MEET
Fire Underwriters in Session mt Mont
xomery-Stnte Opticians Hold
ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
of Candidates

Montgomery, May 11.-tSpecial)-
In the hall of the house of repre-
sentatives and within few feet of
the senate chamber, where almost so
wears ago the Confederacy was born,
the Alabama Daughters of the Con-
federacy are holding annual session,
presided over by Mrs. B. b. Ross or
Auburn, president. Flags of the lost
cause and all of the beautiful flowers
of the season are having part in the
decorations that are lavishly used.
With Mrs. J. A. kirkpatrick OF
Montgomery. presiding the welcoming
expressions were said on Wednesday.
Mayor CASTOR Gunter spoke for the
city, Judge j. B. Fuller for one camp
of the veterans and Judge John Pur-
ifoy for the other. Maj. A. c. Sex
ton represented the sons and Mrs. Bibb
Graves the local daughters. In the
absence OF Mrs. Charles Henderson of
Troy, to whom the duty had been as
signed Mrs. President Ross respond
ed to all the addresses.
Mrs. Ross, in her report for the year,
stated that marked progress had been
made, that much excellent work for
the many causes represented had
been done and that six new chap
tiers were organized. The address of
DR.. Thomas NJ. owen of the state de-
partment of history on historical
places in Alabama was moved from tho
morning to the afternoon session. Re
ports of many committees were made
in the afternoon, among them being
old soldiers home, scholarships, educa-
ton, history and chapter extension. The
social features of the opening day
were elaborate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Appoiptment sHn Being Delayed

Decatur, May 11.-(Special. )-Regard-
less of the fact that the term of Post
master William Moseley of the Decatur
office expired on February l, last, nc
appointment has as yet been made fol-
the Decatur office and the citizens OF
Decatur are wondering why this is the
case 1t is understood that President
Tafts referees in Alabama, Joe Thomp-
son of Birmingham and Postmaster Bar
ker, have not Endorsed anyone for this
office. Why they have not given their
Endorsement no one seems to know. Post
master William Moseley is an applicant
for reappointment, as are two other
men. 1t is rumored here that dark
horse" Is likely to win the prize. This
is one of the best offices In the state
paying an annual salary of $1,000. 1t Is
said here that charges have been pre-
ferred against some of the announced
applicants for the office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Judge Chambers Honored

Judge w. l.. Chambers. at one time a
resident of Sheffield, this state, and a
brother of Robert j. Chambers of this
city. has been appointed chief umpire In
the adjustment of differences between all
the western railroads and their employees
The matter was taken up some days ago
by the interstate commerce commission
and Judge Chambers has been charged
with the duty of working 1t out. Judge
Chambers is a member of the Spanish
claims treaty commission and has beer.
living for many years in washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Telegraph Operator Murdered

Monroe, La, May Ill. Il. Clevenger
night telegraph operator at Delta
Point, on the Vicksburg, Shreveport
ard Pacific railroad. Is miles from Mon
roe, was murdered in his office dur
ing the night. Sheriff Parker with a
posse and bloodhounds left for Delta
Point today when this report was made
by the railroad employees. Tramps are
believed to have committed the crime
with robbery as the motive. Details
of the murder are not known here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Candidates' Expenses

Secretary of State Frank n. Julian
calls attention to the law that requires
that sworn statements of expenses Of can
didates in primaries must be made with
In thirty days after the voting day
Among those recently filed is that OF Or
mond Somerville. successful for the NOM
nation to the supreme bench, total ST.
224; that of Judge S. B. Brown, of the
thirteenth circuit, $526; T. l.. Bulger. who
failed for attorney general, sso6.s9; Henry
Clayton, congress in the third, $500. and
s. Fl. Dent congress in the second, $40.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Negro Indicted For Murder

Russellville, May u.-tSpecial)-Ed
Kelly, the negro who shot and killed
John Smith. another negro, in Reedtown,
a suburb. several weeks ago. has been
indicted by the Franklin county grand
jury for murder in the first degree, and
his case has been set for next Friday
before Judge Charles p. Almon In the
circuit court. Chenault and Sargent OF
Russellville have been appointed by the
court to defend the negro. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Huntsville. May 11.-iopecial.)-Th
largest auction sale of city lots held
here recently was conducted yesterday
afternoon in South Huntsville, where
100 lots were, advertised to be sold in
100 minutes. This almost h
reality, for the lots were readily sold
off at reasonable prices. Ia :. -
in a new part of the city, overlooking
the Tennessee valley fair grounds.