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The age-herald., 1901-02-21
THE PUBLISHERS
 HOLD A MEETING Propose to Settle Labor 0lS-
 putes by Arbitration FORMING NATIONAL BOARD 1t Will Be Composed of the President of the l. r. U. and Representative
 of the Publishers Associa-
 tion-The Agreement.
FORMING NATIONAL BOARD

New York, February 2O-The annual meeting of the American newspaper pub fishers began here today. The president. $. H. Kaufman, of Washington, pre- sided with w. T. Bryant, of the Brook lyn Times, as secretary Among others present were W. L. Mclean, Philadelphia Bulletin; C. M. Palmer, St. Joseph News; A. A. Mccormick Chicago Times-Her ald and Evening Post; E. Whiting, Bos- ton Herald; Charles H. Taylor, Boston Globe; F. B. Moves, Washington Post C. H. Grasty, Baltimore News; Victor F. Lawton, Chicago Record; w. L. Deeming Of the Columbia Dispatch, and Charles Rcok, Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The sessions are private.
 A very important matter which took up a good part of the afternoon, was the question of arranging a scheme for the arbitration in all labor disputes. This was brought up in a report made by the special commissioner of the association, Colonel Fred Driscoll He referred to the meeting in Chicago last November of committee of the Publishers Asso- citation held jointly with the active com mittee of the International Typographi- cal Union. at which meeting an agree mept was formulated which will require that all labor disputes in the office of a member of the Publishers Association shall be submitted to arbitration. The agreement provides for local boards of arbitration, from which appeal may be taken to a national board of arbitration.
 ie to ha PomnnSRd of the president of the International Typo graphical Union and the commissioner Of the American Newspaper Association, who in case of failure to agree in any dispute shall name a third member of the board. Expenses are to be borne equally by the two organizations. Following are two sections from the agreement:
 Sec. Il. In the event of either party to the dispute refusing to accept and com ply with the decision of the national board of arbitration, all aid and support to the firm or employer or local union re- fusing acceptance or compliance, shall be withdrawn by both parties to the agree ment. The acts of such employer or union or firm shall be publicly disavowed; and the aggrieved party to this agreement shall be furnished by the other with an amendment to that effect.
 Sec. 12 The said national board of ar bitration must act when it's services are desired by either party to a dispute, as above, and shall proceed with all possible dispatch in rendering such services" After MT. Driscoll, the commissioner for the A. N. P. A, had presented his re- | port, James M. Lynch, president of the | I. T. U., said that so far as he knew all local unions were in favor of the agree | ment. If the agreement is ratified by both organizations, 1t will go into effect for one year.
 The association did not vote on the agreement today.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
GERMANY TALKS
 OF TARIFF WAR Much Interest in United States and Russian Trouble WILL NOT BE INFLUENCED Papers Quote Bismarck's Ejaculation That Germans Fear God and No One Else In the World-An
 Interference.
WILL NOT BE INFLUENCED

Berlin, February 20.-The threat of d tarir war between Russia and the United States continues to occupy large space in the German press The Kreuz Zei- tuns reproaches the Berliner Tageblatt with adopting "cowardly attitude" to- ward Russia, adding that "other people will not permit themselves to be influ enceG by such threats from upholding tue interests of the German people with the same energy as heretofore"
 Tn Neust Nachrichten expresses ns- tonishmnt that M. Dewitt "interferes agitatively in German economic ques- tions," and protests against the view that Russia is a carte force In Germany and that German diplomacy task is to read the St. Petersburg papers every day. I. concludes by quoting Bismarck s ejaculation. i've Germans fear God and no enc else in the world"
 The Deutsche Tages Zeitung ridicules M. Dewitt's threat as Ia blank cartr- idgc :" The Berliner Post reminds Russia that Germany is the only purchaser of Russian railway bonds. The Tageblatt remarks that the situation proves Count Won Buelow did not consult Russia be. fore promising to raise the grain indus- tries. The National Zeitung believes that the threat was seriously meant, adding that the mutual interests of both coun- tries demand the avoidance of tariff war The Boersen Courier believes that Eff tariff war comes 1t will not end with economic hostilities, but will grave ly disturb political relations It hs- sorts that the German government at tGches more importance to the threat than the Agrarians desire.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Lonq Visits Kearsarue.

Pensacola, Fla, February 2O-Secrc- tary of the Navy John D. Long and Rear Admiral M. T. Endicott. chief of the bureau of yards and docks. today vis- ited the flagship Kearsage and inspected the 13-inch gun the rifling of which was damaged by the premature discharge of 6 shell while on the cruise off Key West It was decided that the North Atlantic squadron shall continue the winter cruise as per schedule, but that when the Kear- sage touches at a port on the return trip where there is a first-class navy yard the gun shall be dismounted and left for repairs. They also inspected the new electrical machinery and the new steel coal wharf at the Pensacola navy yard and expressed entire satisfaction with the work. Secretary Long will leave at noon tomorrow for Washington.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Plan to Stop Smashers.

Wichita. Kas., February 20.-A plan has beeu formed here in case of raid on the saloons at night which is expected to take place at any moment to call out the fire department to reinforce the in adequate police service. For the pur- p,se of quelling riot the fireman, it is said, will be permanently clothed with the authority of policemen, with power to deputize citizens. Judge Dale, of. the district court, before whom the crusaders have been tried in the past, is quoted as
 saying that he would arrest ministers who incite the people to riot against the saloons
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
CONTESTS HAD QUIET.
Crusaders Examined the Places and
 Postponed Aattack.

Winfield, Kas., February 2O.-Noon to- day was the time set by the crusaders for saloonkeepers to close their places on pain of having them demolished. The temperance people. however, acoepted a report of Mayor Albright and a co1n- mittee of business men who went through tho buildings vacated by the jointists, that all had quit business and issued, a statement that hostilities would not cease until it could be seen whether the mayor would keep the joints closed. By this act it is believed that serious trouble has bcrn avoided, at least for the time 5e- ins, )
 The county attorney has demanded the assistance of the city officials in enforc- ing the law against liquor selling, Mayor Albright has aroused much bitter feeling by referring to the tempersMe people as "rn,igious cranks." M sfi
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
THE PLAsTERERS
Will Refuse To Take ub-Contracts
 Serve Notice On Architects.

The plasterers of Birmingham have served notice on the architects that they will not work for contractors in the fu- ture, but will take contracts themselves direct from the architects or the owners of buildings to be erected.
 This action was taken by the Master Plasterers Association some time ago, and yesterday was fixed as the date for it to go into effect
 This rule does apply to contracts that have already been let or to buildings the plans for which have left the architects hands, but to work that is to be planned and contracted for in the future.
 In speaking of the adoption of this rule a member of the Plasterers' Association said to an Age-Herald reported yester- day that the plasterers took this action as a means of self-protection. He said they had been beaten out of money by contractors recently, and felt that it was necessary for them to take steps to pre- vent such losses in the future
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

New York, February 20-(SpeciaD From a most reliable source 1t is learned to- day that the Southern Bell Telephone Company, owned by the Western Union Telegraph Company, and the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, the latter owning a controlling interest and operating seventy exchanges, valuable long distance system in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina. South Caro- lima, Georgia, Alabama and Florida, con templates an extensive development this year to head off competition which ex- ists quite extensively in Virginia, Geor- gia, Alabama and Florida All import
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
UNITED STATES EXPLAINS.
Have Right to Send Supplies to the
 English Army.

Washington, February 20-The answer of the State Department to the House resolution calling for a statement of it's reasons for allowing United States ports to be used for forwarding American horses and other supplies to the British army in South Africa privilege not en- joyed by the Boers, will point to the well-established section of international law warranting neutral nations in sell ing supplies to belligerents, though these supplies may properly be seized by bel ligerent. It will also be shown that no obstacle was interposed by the United States government to the purchase of horses and mules by the Boers, who pre- sumably did not do so because they were unable to land them in South Africa.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
KITcHENER's SECOND ESCAPE.
Newspapers Warn Him Against Fight
 ing Too Rapidly.

London, February H.-Lord Kitchener's second narrow escape from capture calls out newspaper warnings as to the danger of his fitting by train from place to place. It is considered better for him to remain in Pretoria than to risk upset ting his carefully elaborated plan of cam paign. As Lord Kitchener is now back in Pretoria the inference is that General Dewet has again escaped from the sup posed cordon.
 There is no news of General. Frenchs pursuit of Cammandant Botha in the eastern Transvaal.
 Statements emanate from both Pretoria and Brussels that Mr. Kruger contem- plates returning to South Africa. It is said that he has just finished writing a memorial on the war. which will be sent to the European governments and to President Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Out-of-Date Machinery.

Paris, February 20.-An important sugar refinery at Saint Quentin, department of Seine, employing 1900 operatives, an- nounced few days ago that it would close on the ground that it's machinery was out of date, and that the establish ment was therefore unable to compete with other French refneries. L'Aurore asserts however, that the closing down was really due to an agreement between have suppressed the refinery in order tc have suppressed the refinery in order to restrict the output.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
ANOTHER RAID.
Chief Austin and His Men Visit South
 side Reading Room.

The South Side reading rooms, located in South Twentieth street, were raided last night by the police and nine men who were caught in the place were put under arrest on the charge of gambling.
 The raid was made by Chief Austin, Night Captain Weir and several other of- ficers, and was in the nature of a sur prise. One of the officers stationed him. self near the door and when it was open- ed to let some one step out he stepped inside and was soon followed by the chief and the other officers, who quietly walked into a room where the men were found A quantity of paraphernalia was captured and taken to police headquar- ters. The prisoners gave bond for their appearance in the Inferior Criminal Court and were released.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
IRON PRICES HIGHER.
Heavier Transactions All Around
 Characterizes the Market.

Pittsburg February 20.-The Commer- cial-Gazette tomorrow in its iron an. steel review will say:
 Higher prices and heavier transactions all around characterize the iron and steel markets for the past week. Pig iron was the subject of a rapid series of price jumps of 25 cents d ton f.ll now the lowest price is s14.75 in Pittshurg for substantial contracts and s15 on spot transactions, which is an advance of s1 and more over the week before. Muck bar was advanced $1 ton, and at the higher prices record tonnage was placed In the week, The sales amounted to SO,OOD tons. In a gen. eral substantial way the markets have added more strength in the past week than in a like period of months
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
NO QUORUM.
Absence of Members Prevented Meet
 ing of City Council.

The regular meeting of the city council was not held last night, due to the fail urc of q quorum to put in an appear ance, many of the members being absent in Montgomery in connection with city aftairs before the Legislature.
 Acting Mayor Heidt and Aldermen Ly- nagh, Kerr, Williams and Graham were the only members of the board present when the hour for meeting arrived, and they did not tarry long, as it was evil dent that the meeting could not be held.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

not completing it. The amendment of MT. Butler of North Carolina proposing a reduction of about per cent in the pay for railroad postal service was de- feated. -,
 Later in the day a sharp controversy on the pneumatic tube question was pre- cipitated by an amendment offered by MT. Mason extending that service to Chicago and one by MT. Vest extending it to St. Louis
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
TELEPHONE COMPANY WILL
 MAKE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS

ant points will be connected with the long distance service, which may be ex- tended into Florida to meet the contem- piated Cuban connection.
 The East Tennessee Telephone Com pany, operating under the Bell franchises forty exchanges in Tennessee, has passed into the hands of the Cumberland Tele- phone Company, 40 per cent. of the stock of this company being owned by the American Telephone and Telegraph Com pany, Il per cent. by the Western Elec- tric Company. The capital stock of the East Tennessee Telephone Company is s30O 900, bonds s200,0 900.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
LACY-READER.
Popular Young Couple Married at Avon
 dale Last Night.

MT. Walter Lacy, a popular Southern Railroad engineer, and Miss Mattie Read er charming young woman of this city, were happily married last night at s o'clock at the residence of MT. R. J. Bib by at Avondale. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. L. w. Curtis of the Pres byterian church in the presence of a few intimate friends. MT and Mrs. Lacy will make their home in Avondale.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
INDIAN UPRISING.
Inform ation Is That Sioux Indians Are
 Going To Cause Trouble.

Omaha, Neb, February 2o-Informa- tion obtained by the World-Herald indi- catcs that the Sioux Indians are contem- plating an uprising if demands now be- ing formulated for submission to Wash ington are not compiled with Several council meetings have already been held. The trouble is over the cutting down of supplies and a claim unpaid for ceding of the Black Hills.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
NEGRO WRITER.

Charles w. Chestnut of Cleveland, O.. who has written many stories touching negro life, will give platform readings tonight at the Sixteenth Street Colored Baptist Church. He ap- pears under the auspices of the Owl Club. He will be entertained after the reading by the club at the home of Dr. A. M. Brown. One of Chestnut's s recent publications was very ably re- viewed by Rev. J. J. Grier of this city in the February number of the Book worm.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
TEAM RETURNS.

The Atheltic Club basket ball team returned from Mobile on the Louisville and Nashville train at noon yesterday and was met at the union passenger station by large number of the club members. The boys felt much elated over their victory. They said they were treated with the greatest cour- tesy by the Mobile people. The first game of the interstate basket ball se- ries will be played here tomorrow night by the Birmingham and Nash vile teams.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
OFFICE CHANGES.

P. M. Long of Cordova has been ap- pointed by United States Marshal D. N. Cooper chief office deputy, to sue ceed J. W. Bruce, resigned. MT. Long has been in the internal revenue serv- ice some time under Collector J. H. Bingham. Henry w. Crawford of Jas Der has been appointed deputy col lector to succeed MT. Long, with head quarters at Jasper The changes be- come effective March 1.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Cow With Squirrel Feet.
rom the Tuscaloosa Times.

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 The Mobile Register tells of hog fin Mississippi that has feet like a mule. That Is a great combination, but Tusca- loosa has a COW that has feet like a squirrel. This morning a COW rested it's feet on the side of the wall near bunch of bananas hanging on the side of 0 merchants store, and by this means took bite of the fruit which otherwise was out. of its reach Z
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

Highest temperature, 46.2 degrees; low est 22.6; average, SIS.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington, February 20. Weather forecast:
 For Alabama-Fair Thursday and Fri day; rising temperature Friday; light to fresh northeasterly winds, becoming va riable
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
RISING
 BREAST

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The age-herald., 1901-02-21
Miss Ennn

Miss Emma Willoughby entertained a number of her little friends yesterday, the occasion being her eleventh birth day.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
THE SENATE.

Washington. February 2o.-The Senate spent the day on the postoffice appropri- ation bill. making some progress but
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

The meeting of the Tuesday evening Club at the home of Misses Nell and Kate Delaney last evening was a delightful affair. Washington Irving was the topic and the programme was interesting and well rendered. The Misses Delaney are gracious hostesses, and served dainty and appetizing refreshments.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure D. w. Groves signature Is on each box, 25c. mon-thur
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

Mrs. R. D. Johnston of Birmingham will address the Womans Club on Fri day at the home of Mrs. J. E. Wood
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 20, 1901. Local observations during the "A hours ending D. n., Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

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The age-herald., 1901-02-21

The Pratt City Musical and Dramatic Club will be at home to some of their friends at their hall on Monday even- ing next The fortunate guests of the club will enjoy rare musical treat as MT. and Mrs. W. D. Pitts will render a fine programme.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

Mrs. Job Going chaperoned a pleasant ing.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
COTTON MARKET.

The local cotton market is quiet, and the wagon receipts are light. Yes terday's wagon receipts were less than twenty bales. There was decline of Mc, bringing good middling down to S%c. the lowest price in many months.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
THE CITY

BANK cLEARlNGS.
 Bank clearings yesterday were $213, 143.24.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21
PRATT CITY.
Man is Fined $1oo for Disturbing Pulp
 lie Worship.

Pratt City, February 20.-(Special)- Tom Mann was fined $1O0 and costs in the Mayors Court yesterday for disturbing public worship on Sunday last at the Northern Methodist church.
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

TIMElI ITEM. WEATHER WIND R FALL sa m .00 12m .00 7pm 616 Clear NV .00
The age-herald., 1901-02-21

Mrs. Sam Foley is very ill at her home with grippe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-04-27
Uupaid Taxes-Important.

On Nav 7th the several county
treasurcrs will begin the sale OF
lands upon which the taxes Tor 1888
aud prior years remain unpaid.
Every property owner should eN-
anime the published list OF the coun-
ties in which his lands are located
for all the years advertised, and APP
rly to the auditor generals depart
mont or to the county treasurer 10
pay the delinquency If they are
found 10 be listed for sale.
Remember that few minutes ana
possibly small sum of money spent
now may save you hours OF worry
and any number of dollars after
your land is sold.
PERRY +. POWERS,
Auditor General
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-04-27
PLEASING NEWS.
1t Is Learned That the HAnse
BrOwnstone Quarry viii Re-
sumo Operations.

1t has been learned from re-
liable source that the L'Anse
Brownstone company will commence
working the quarry near this vii
lage lin few weeks. Nothing
definite is known as yet. however,
aside from the fact that it has been
positively decided to operate the
quarry. The officials OF the CON-
pany are expected to arrive from
Chicago next week, to examine
the property. The SENTINEL will
then be- in position to give ad-
ditional particulars regarding the
industry.
Neil J. Dougherty, who has had
charge of the quarry during the
years it has heretofore been worked,
will again be in charge. New ties
are being laid for the rails from the
quarry to the dock, and other pre-
parations are being made.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-04-27
His $5O.OOO.OOO Steel Plant for
the 500 Not Backed by Lake
Superior Power co.
INTERVIEW WITH CLEIGUE
He Explains Mr.. Harvey's
Standing With the Power
Company.

1t is apparent that the $5O, 900, 900
steel plant promised to the 500 by
A. Il. Harvey, OF liverpool, Eng.
as announced in some Detroit papers
last Saturday is not q Clergue en-
terprise and has not been instigated
by the Lake Superior Power Co., !,
says a 500 dispatch. MIR. Harvey s
declarations about his enterprise
were so vague and extravagant, and
laid such immense claims on both
sides of the river, as to cause some
surprise, if not amusement. In aa
interview Monday with f. III.
Clergue, vice president and general
manager Of the Consolidated Lake
Superior Power Co. Mr.. Harvey's
standing with Mr.. Clergue's con
cern was made perfectly clear.
Mr.. Harvey asked US, as many
others have asked us, said Mr..
Clergue, "for power and ore. We
have no means of knowing his
ability to carry out the enterprise
he has talked about"
"But he has intimated that the
Canadian bounty on steel made in
Canada would see him through to a
large extent, at least. Are his
works to be in Canada 2"
HE spoke to US for power and
ore at the American 500 only. ("
'Can you tell me when he will
commence his plant 2"
What / have said to you is posi-
lively the full extent of my informa-
tiopf IT is all can. tel ascause it is
Mr.. Clergue for power and raw ma
terials with which to start new
manufactures it is not surprising
that he is not overawed by Mr.. Har-
vows rather bombastic announce
ments. Mr.. Clergue is very busy
with his numerous enterprises ana
very hard to see, but when he does
talk he tells the truth. 1t is thus
inferred that Mr.. Harvey having
learned on what terms he can get
INV er and ore, is now hustling Tor
,he coin with which TO build ms
proposed works.