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The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27
A RAILROAD CENTER.

At present it contains a population of about 1900, but with the completion Of these two railroads aAld the Butte reservoir so city in Arizona can approach it for natural advantages, and a large increase in popula- tion will follow. Florence is at an elevation of 1858 feet above sea level, situated near the Gila river, twenty-siX miles northwest of the railroad station of Casa Grande, with which 1t is connected by an elegantly equipped duly stage line. Going and coming stages run by the old Casa Grande ruins, and passengers are allowed a short time to in- spect them. There are many handsome pri- vate residences in Florence, several brick stores, good hotel, an excellent graded school employing four teachers, churches, secret societies, Commercial Club, a news paper (the only one in the eounSSA and the handsomest court house in the Territory. Here is held the United States Court for the district composed of Gila, Graham and Pinal counties. The streets are lined with shade trees, which impart an air of comfort on the warmest days.
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

FULL WIRE SERVICE.
 VERY FRIENDLY TO ARIZONA.
 CLEAR AND VIGORoUs.
 LARGEST PAPER ON THE COAST. The Times is the only paper with a specia Arizona News Bureau, and publishescom- plete Territorial Correspondence. The Times reaches Arizona points 24 hours aheadl of the San. Francisco dailies, and is IS to 50 hours earlier than
 all papers from the Eastward.
 12 TO 36 PAGES. By mail $9 per year. By carrier, 75 cents per month E0 Subscribe with Local Agent.
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27
PRoDUcrs OF THE VALLEY.

Unlike the Salt river, the waters of the .illa are fresh and pure; the soil contains no IllSali. is deep, rich gray ash. especially Sefnond, peach, fig, pear, apricot and fruits of all kinds, which pay largely on the invest ment. It is also the natural home of alfalfa, which grows in the most prolific manner. valley, and wine and raisin culture is destin- ed to become prominent industry. Citrus fruits have been cultivated to limited extent; there are a number of orange trees in the neighborhood of Florence which bear their golden fruit each year without pro- lection and few date palm trees are also in full bearing. The season is from six weeks to two months earller than Southern Califor- mia, which gives fruit growers an appreciat- od aA1axssaee in
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

The heat as represented m the abOVe table turing the months of June, July and August is nothing like as unbearable as in the Eastern States, and death from
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

thereof with the County Recorder of Pinal County. Said shares of Stock shall be fully paid and on-assessable.
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

The reservoir of the Casa Grande Valley Canal company is the largest in the territory. It covers a surface of 1600 acres, with an aver age depth of F feet and contains about eight thousand million gallons of water. It is sit- uated fifteen miles southwest of Florence. A levee of earth has been thrown mp across 125 feet in width at the bottom and 9 feet in width at top, 2 to slope on each side, and an average height of 9 feet. The waste is regu- lated by cast iron pipes feet in diameter, set in solid masonry regulated by gates and tower. This reservoir cost Si50000, and sup niles water for 6 900 acres.
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

The highest amount of indebtedness or liability to which this corporation is at any time to subject itself is the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The Florence tribune., 1900-01-27

Dated January 10th, 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Senate Open Session

Washington, May S.-The senate today concluded consideration of the naval ap- propriation bill, with the exception of that section relating to armor and armament. This went over until tomorrow, when it will be considered in secret legislative session. During the morning hour a number of minor bills were passed, among them one to reimburse various collectors of internal revenue for internal revenue stamps charged against them, but not accounted for. The debate on the naval bill was practically confined to the paragraph re- lating to the commissioning of naval cadets. The committees amendment striking out the proposition in the house bill which sought to commission the cadets at the piration of the four years term at the naval academy abolishing the preliminary two years at sea, was carried after a warm debate.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
THFs HOUSE

Washington, May S-The house devoted most of the day to consideration of private bills recommended from the committee on claims, and ten bills were passed. The most important one was one to remit the penal ties imposed by the government on Union Iron Works of San Francisco, the builders of the monitor Monterey, for her failure to make contract speed.
 Before the consideration of the bills was entered the house approved the actions of the ways and means committee in reporting against resolution calling upon the secre- tary of the treasury for information re- garding the materials used in the manu- facture of oleomargarine, which is on file in the internal revenue office The majority of the committee contended that this infor- nation could not be furnished under the revised statutes, and that it would betray secrets, but the resolution was adopted. This is preliminary to the re-opening of the fight for the Grout bill. The resolution fol- lows:
 Resolved that the secretary of the treas- ury be and he is hereby requested to fur nsh the house of representatives informa- ton concerning the amount and character ofthe materials used in the manufacture of oleomargarine by the several manufac- turers, as shown by the monthly duplicate of pages 1 and of form 216 of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899; also for the month of December for the same year, as registered by the various manufacturers of oleomargarine throughout the United States for a certain period.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
A GAIN OF OVER
 TWELVE MILLION
Enormous. Increase of Bank
 Clearing for Fiscal Year.
EXTRAORDINARY SHOWING
Annual Meeting of the Clearing House Assooiation-HenryB Badham Elect ed President-W. D. Smith is the
 New Manager-Figures

There was an increase of nearly 34 per cent. in the bank clearings Of Birmingham during the clearing house year ended April 30, 1900.
 The total clearings were sS7, PIT, ,S93.7 72, q gain of SIP, ,11S 6le25 over the previous year.
 This extraordinary showing makes an average of clearings for each month of $S,104S49 49.11, or $77S,92l.46 a week.
 These igurues were submitted by Mana ger Harris to the Clearing House associa- ton at it's annual meeting yesterday when all the reports and statements were veri- fled and disposed of finally. The officers of the association elected for the current year were:
 President, Henry l.. Badham, vice presi- dent of the Berney National bank.
 Vice president, Eugene F. Enslen, cash fer of the Jefferson County Savings bank.
 Manager, w. D. Smith of the First Ma tional bank. The managership went to the First National, and that bank gave it to MT. Smith. The retiring manager, MT. Harris, is bookkeeper at the Jefferson County Savings bank, and he has dis charged his important duties with marked efficiency.
 From week to week the Birmingham bank elearings have been published and attention called to the constant increase, the percentage of such increase in numer- ous instances being among the four or five cities ranking highest in that respeot in the United States. But it will come as 9 surprise to the local public that the in- crease has been on an average more than a million dollars a month.
 If index were needed to Birmingham phenomenal prosperity, it is here found in luminous figures that arrest the attention of all men. The banking business of this city for the past twelvemonth has aver aged more than s13O,OO0 increase every bus mess day, leaving out, of course, every bank holiday This makes up wonderful showing for Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
PED HICKMAN.

The crack of the starters pistol will be heard for the first time this season on the Coliseum bicycle track tonight. Nearly all of the reserve seats have been tRSens and the various stands will no doubt be crowd ed.
 Several of the riders were out yesterday afternoon, but little work could be @oIie' on account of the sudden shower which came up towards sundown.
 The star event of the meet will be the three-heat match race between Hickman and Stubbs. The friends of the two cracks have been doing considerable talking, and there has sprung up two highly partisan factions in local cycling circles. Stubbs is riding in fine form and will do his utmost to wrest the championship from Hickman. He is very confident, but the friends of Ped are equally so, and therein lies a tale which will be unfolded tonight when the two men get together an eight-lap sprint.
 The Roberts Brothers tandem team one of the best in the country, has consented to do all the pacing, and from the exhibi-
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
REPUBLICANS PUT
 OUT STATE TICKET
Named by Executive Committee Called Together by Bingham.
MET IN THE TIMES OFFICE
Chas. P. Lane of Huntsville Nominated forGovernor and Accept Faction Was Conspicuous
 by Its Absence

The state republican executive committee, presided over by Julian H. Bingham col- lector of internal revenue for Alabama, met at the Times office in this city yesterday afternoon and nominated a state ticket to be voted for in the August election. The ticket named is as follows:
 For Governor-Charles P Lane of Madi- son.
 For Secretary of State-James J. Curtis of Cullman
 For Attorney General-James Jackson of Colbert.
 For Treasurer-B. NJ Long of Walker.
 For Audftor-Dr J. c. Swann of Ran dolph.
 For Superintendent of ,Education-James J. Abercrombie of Lawrence.
 For Commissioner of observation-disclosures w. Phillips of Marion.
 Presidential Electors for the State-at- Large-I Pollock of Montgomery and w. w. Millican of Henry.
 Mr Lane, who was in the city, was noti- fled of his nomination and appeared before the committee, and in a short speech thanked the committee for the honor and accepted the nomination, pledging his best efforts in the interest of the ticket.
 c. F. Johnson of Mobile was reelected secretary of the committee, and F. l.. Vance of Jefferson assistant secretary.
 It is understood that William Vaughan, who was elected state chairman by one faction at the recent state convention, will shortly issue call for a meeting of the executive committee.
 Charles P. Lane, the candidate for gov ernor Is editor of the Huntsville Tribune and a former representative from Madison county.
 In selecting candidate for superintend- ent of education the committee selected a man of the same name as the democratic nominee, which will have a tendency to confuse voters
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
EXCLUsIVE
 HHTTERS and
 FURNISHERS. PENNSYLVANIA
 HAT CO.,, IT North Twentieth Street. IRA [. ARMSTRONG, Mgr.
BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Fair for the Benefit of St. Vincent's
 Hospital

The fair for the benefit of St. Vincent charity hospital will begin next Wednes- day, and there is every promise of a bril- liant success. Many valuable articles and large sums of money have been contrib uted As the hospital is broad in it's scope and as the new building is large enough to accommodate the entire county of Jeffer- son, leading citizens and citizens generally in every town in the county are contrib uting generously. On yesterday Miss Mar garet O'Neill and Miss Hattie Stein visited one or two towns in this section in the in terest of he fair and met with great suc- cess.
 Work on the hospital is progressing sat isfactorily. The building is not only spa cious, but it will be the most perfectly ap- pointed building of it's kind in the south.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
FIRST REHEARSAL
 AT THE AUDITORIUM
May Festival Chorus Have Aban-
 doned Conservatory.
ORCHESTRA COMES TONIGHT
Will Meet Tomorrow and be in Fine Fine Trim for the First Concert
 Single Performance Tick A cts on Sale Today

The May festival chorus rehearsal tonight will take place at the Auditorium instead of the Conservatory. The Boston Festival orchestra will arrive from Knoxville this evening, but it will not participate in the rehearsal, taking the night for needed rest There will be full rehearsals of soloists, chorus and orchestra tomorrow during the day The orchestra numbers forty per formers this season, as last, but its string choir is differently constituted. Last year there were only six first violins. Now there are seven first and five second violins. The other strings are as follows: Violas, two; violoncellos, two: contra basses three. The wood wind choir consists of two flutes, two clarlonets, two oboes, two bassoons; and the brass choir includes two trumpets, four horns, three trombones, and one bass tuba. In certain of the Wagner music three trumpets are used, the third trumpet being played by one of the second yiolinists. In addition to the above instruments there is harp and tympani. bass drum, snare drum, cymbals and tambourine, and other percussion pieces.
 The single performance tickets will be on sale today.
 MT. Guckenberger gave an interesting and instructive lecture the festival music yesterday at noon. He explained the vari- ous instruments of the orchestra and what was meant by tone color. Mrs. Chandler interpreted in beautiful style some of Wag- ner's music, and MT Werner sang most acceptably the baritone solos in Fair El- len" There was quite a large audience present, and the lecture and music were highly enjoyed
The age-herald., 1900-05-09

tion put up during the past few days the pace will be far from cold.
 Another event which promises some ex- citing sport is the half mile handicap. All the local riders have been entered, and the work of an experienced hand is seen in the handicapping. Stubbs and Hickman will be the scratch men, with the others strung out as follows:
 Joe McCrossin, 15 yards; Hobart flaw kins, 15 yards; Harry Roberts, 30 yards; B. Ware, 40 yards; Roe Bryant, 50 yards; D. Woods, 65 yards; Tom Perkins, 20 yards; E. Roberts, 20 yards; Walter Hammette 30 yards; Allie Geis, 30 yards; Sam Parker 50 yards; Bob McCollum, 50 yards; Bert Rob- erts, IS yards: Bob Setters 30 yards Will Street, 40 yards; Hewlet Ansley, 40 yards; R. Chrisenberry, 40 yards; J. Chairsell. 60 yards.
 There will also be a one-mile open, anna teur, Of three heats. Neither Stubbs nor Hickman are entered fin this race Other wise it will be a free-for-all, with sharp struggle at the finisn
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
A GOOD C0MPL EXON.
Depends on Good Digestion.

This is almost an axiom, although usually we are apt to think that cosmetics, face powders, lotions, fancy soaps, etc. are the secrets for securing clear complexion But all these are simply superficial assistants
 It is impossible to have good complexion unless the digestive organs perform their work properly, unless the stomach by prop erly digesting the food taken into it fur nishes an abundance of pure blood a good complexion is impossible
 This is the reason so many ladies are using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, because they promptly cure any stomach trouble and they have found out that perfect diges- ton means a perfect complexion and one that does not require cosmetics and DOW ders to enhance it's beauty.
 Many ladies diet themselves or deny themselves many articles of food solely in order to keep their complexion clear. When Stuart,s Dyspepsia Tablets are used no such dieting is necessary. Take these tab lets and eat all the good wholesome food you want and you need have no fear of in digestion nor the sallow, dull complication which nine women out of ten have, solely because they are suffering from some form of Indigestion.
 Bear in mind that beauty proceeds from good health, good health results from per feet digestion and we have advanced the best argument to induce every man and woman to give this splendid remedy trial
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be found in drug stores and cost but 50 cents per package.
 If there is any Arrangement of the stom- ach or bowels they will remove it and the resultant effects are, good digestion, good health and clear, bright complexion.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
FOR SALE.

S500-100x200, on Boulevard in Smithfeld. $950-50x14Q. Groom house, 2d avenue, Avon- dale. s2, ,50e-10 acres, 2 large blocks of "A lots each. with 4-room house. at West End, on car line. s6O0-75xlfO, 2d avenue, Avonda1e, east of King street. $50O-100 foot manufacturing site on service tracks at East Birmingham. $2,200-Good lot on 2Sd street near 9th ave $1,o5o-New 4-room house on 18th street, near 9th avenue s5, e8e- -4eex2a0, fronting K C., M & B. rail- road and 26th street.
 B. E. THOMPSON & CO., Telephone 2a. 223 21st Street.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Prisoners Have Been Removed

Frankfort, Ky, May S.-Those indicted as accomplices before the act for the assas- sination of William Goebel, whose cases were transferred to Scott county for trial, were removed to the jail at Georgetown this evening, Republican Secretary of State Caleb Powers stating that no matter what may be the decision of the United States supreme court in the contest, he will not relinquish the pardon issued to him by re- publican Governor Taylor.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
LABOR TROUBLES
Differences Between Plumbers and Car
 penters Still Unsettled

The differences between the plumbers and the other trades engaged on the work of building the London residence on the South Highlands has reached the stage where unionism will probably suffer-
 According to the contractors, they have exhausted every means to bring about Il settlement, and are losing heavily through no fault of their own.
 The work is being retarded by the re- fusal of the carpenters to work with the plumbers and the contractors say that al- though they have heretofore employed on- ly union labor, they will be compelled to put on non union men in order to com Dlete the work
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
CUT PRICES TO START THE BALL

 g. O00-65x13s, beautiful South Highland lot. s1, -5ex100. South 18th street, Broom .cot-' tage &, $4,O0O-S0x200, broom cottage, Highland av- enue; cheapest thing on the market. S, ,OoO-5 -5ox140, choice business lot; gilt-edge bargain, 3d avenue. s4, ,000-Two S-room houses and lots; rents for $40 per month; South Highlands; terms to suit purchaser. &, 7,500-Elegant Highland residence, 1 block from 20th street car. g, ,50O--50x2o5, lovely building lot on car line, South Highlands. s1, ,O0O- Will buy building lots on Fountain / Heights. -r $2, ,0Oo-will buy 30 acres df you come at once) near city; improved $1, ,350-Will buy nice broom cottage at Woodiawn; nice yard, with fences, etc. s5, 5,250-S-room, up-to-date new house. South Highlands, on car line. s10, ,0o0-Nice 3-story brick store in heart of business center.
 w. N. MALONE & CO.,, Phone 613. 2017 First Avenue. 4-4-sun-wed-fri-tf
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
AN IMPERSONATOR
And Nor MT. Farr in the
 Fight

MT. Farr of the Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham railroad says that he was not in Central Park Monday afternoon, and could not have been the Farr who had the fight there. The name given to the police was Farr, and it was stated that he was an employee of the Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham road. It is believed that some one was impersonating MT. Farr.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Off for Hot Springs

J. H. Leath, democratic nominee for the legislature from Jefferson county, left last night for Hot Springs, Ark to be gone about a month. His health has been bad for some time, and he goes to the springs in the hope of improving.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
BANK OF COMMENCE
Bessemer to Have New Banking In-
 stitution

The declaration of incorporation of the Bank of Commerce was filed in the probate office yesterday, the incorporators being F. T. Widen, James Trailer, and s. I. Rosen- baum. The capital stock of the bank is placed at $5O,OOO, and its purpose is to do a general banking business.
 The incorporators are well known busi- ness men, and the new bank will no doubt prove to be a thriving institutions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
The Purest Beer

is the kind you want for use in your home. The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn make their various brands of beer of barley malt and hops-strictly pure beer-no corn or other cheap materials. Meyer-Marx Co.,, wholesale dealers, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance 1t may be best to render it promptly but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs. manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09

and wines, some tempting to the taste and others an undeclinable challenge to total abstinence. Pure wines alone have a claim for table honors For family con- sumption there is nothing more acceptable than our list of the most popular imported ana domestic brands, carefully selected and properly bottled A trial suffices to prove everything.
 Try our Samuels Whisky, bottled in bond. None better
 SOLOMON & LEVI,
 192S-19S0 First Ave. Phone 1012
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Trottinc Assoeia ton Board

Chicago, Ills, May S.-The annual meet ing of the board of review of the National Trotting association opened three-days' session today at the Palmer house for the of disputed cases.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Two Towns Burned

Massilon, O., May S.-West Brookfeld and Navarro were swept by fire this after noon Thirteen residences were burned at the former place.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Kindell for Temporary Chairman

Sioux Falls, s. D., May S.-The national populist committee tonight, after a brief session, decided that r. M. Kingdell Of Minnesota should act as temporary chair man of the convention.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
Mx U. WALKER.

Court Stenographer, 4O6-407 Jefferson County Bank Building. Phones-Office 52, residence 636. Solicits all classes of Stenographic work. 3-22-eod-tf
The age-herald., 1900-05-09

Snnh WATER Ellis Drug Co. serves only pure drinks.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09
YOU TAKE NO---E RISK

Whatever when you buy from us. Dur line of light weight soft and stiff hats, straw hats in all the new braids, cannot be excelled.
The age-herald., 1900-05-09

1s2S-19So First Ave. Phone 1Ol2.