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The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
In the Speakers Chair.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March H. Con-
gressman Littlefeld made his debut today
as one of Speaker Henderson's presiding
officers. He was called to preside during
the debate in the committee of the whole Of
the post office appropriation bill and prob
ably will have the chair for two or three
days. The House burst into applause as he
mounted the rostrum, most unusual ova-
ton. Heretofore he had been asked to pre-
of the chairman.
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
Tribute to the Late Judge FogIer

In the supreme Court at Rockland March
llth the President of the knoX Bar. Hen.
u. y. Mortand, arose and announced tine
death of Judge William II. Fogler and call
ed upon \. ). Littleted. who, in behalf of
the committee, presented the following res
olutionS, which were ordered to be spread
upon the records of the court
The Knox County Bar, entertaining the
highest respect and esteem for our adopted
brother, William Henry Fogler, who came
to us in the height of his power and natu-
rlty oi MS experience as Il practicing law
yer, and was, from our midst, elevated to
an honored place upon the bench of the 81
preme Court, wish to place on the records
of this court, in appropriate terms, our APP
preclatlon of mis- honorable career, AMI
fitting memorial to his memory.
Born in humble life, his career began III
obScurity, never a favorite of fortune. by
his own effort perseverance and intrinsic
merit he closed that career with honor,
power and distinction
lie was Il brave and tried soldier and in
battling Tor the unity of his country held
high and responsible command, until severe
ly wounded he retired to the civil ranks
AS an attorney he was fair towards aIi
opponent and pleasing with an associate he
was learned and exact in the law and Np-
piled its principles with masterful Iu4enu-
ity. He did nothing for show, and bore
with meeknesS adverse rulings that he
might profit by closer analy of them
AS Judge he was painstaking, but
never eXacting or severe; he presided with
a dignity which invited cordiality and
made the contention of the court room Il
struggle of reason without rancor; lie Won
the sympathy and esteem both Of his asso-
cateS ana the bar to degree that WAS de
light to al; ; he aimed to raise the court to
the highest confidence of those who lost OF
won the cause submitted for adjudication.
and in his brief service, though weak in
body, with strong and resoiute spirit he
carved for himself a high place among the
iuristS of our State
Versatile and broad as an observer and
scholar, he was a practical and liberal
thinker With a culture ripened by the best
in literature.
He was patriotic, liberal citizen and in
doing for others without thought of recon-
pense he endeared himself to the community
in which he lived, the State and the Nation
We testify to his worth as IA man, a sol
dier, a lawyer, a judge, a scholar. a cit zen ,
we commend his career; he died from wear
not rust his day was too short it was fun,
but not finished.
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
News of the Oranges.

The members of Venus Grange, Frank
fort, have started a literary contest of four
nights, the losing side to furnish supper.
Sister Rosie Clarke is captain of one side,
and Sister Daisy West of the other. Sister
Clarke's side gave the first entertainment
last Saturday night Much interest is mani
Tested and a jolly time is expected.
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
Interesting, if True,

LEWISTON, Me-, March IT, Washing
ton special to the Journal says: The most
interesting rumor is heard here today, one
which may have great bearing on the Maine
political field. This rumor has it that the
first assistant postmaster generalship is to
be offered to Hon. Joseph H. Manley of
received with the enthusiasm he desired
and that he will accept the postoffice de-
partment position to escape the Maine bat
tie gracefully.
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
CENTRE MONTyILIE.

Frank Poland returned to Greenville
Monday, after a pleasant vacation of two
weeks with his friends. W. +. Bartlett
is spending his vacation from the Uni
versity of Maine with his parents 80.
Miss Miriam Bartlett will be at home
Saturday for two week s vacation. Sew
eral farmers have tapped maple trees dur
ing the past week. The entertainment at
the Grange hall by the Senior class of Free
dom Academy last Friday evening, was
well attended.
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A. 5. IITTLEFIIsLp,
j. II. MONTGOMERY,
l.. f. STARRETr,
J. II. ii. llEN EFT,
l.. Nj. STAPLES.

After the spreading of the resolutions
Associate Justice Sewall {. Strout and the
following members of the bar spoke very
feelingly in honor of their late associate
and friend: j. II. Montgomery, c. NJ
Walker, Reuel Robinson, }. II. IL. lIewett,
l.. M. Staples, +. K Gould, Gen. }. p. Gil
ley, Judge L. r. Campbell and Joseph Il.
Moore
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3 ( Wind Sky, etc.
II 81 SO s. Part cloudy.
13 IS 81 s. E. Rain III evening;
not enough to measure.
IA AZ % \. Clear.
Is As u w.
l6 46 IS S. Cloudy; rain after 10 p. IN.
Il 50 81 5. to E. Cloudy. Rain, las inches.
Is 45 81 NE. Part cloudy. Rain and snow;
not enough of either to measure.
Snow >quall began at II p. M,
and continued to daylight and
changed to rain, Snowfall about
inches.
The temperature Thursday was the high
est recorded here in March for 43 years.
Friday the barometer ran unusually high,
30.53 inches at the sea level The rain which
began Sunday night took the snow all off,
and there is but little frost in the ground,
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20
Belfast Weather Repo1t.

Following is a summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the U. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending March
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20

Judson P. Jewett has arrived home from
SkOwhegan.
The Republican journal., 1902-03-20

The Boards separated and the Common
Council organized by choice of Charles Fl.
Waterman, president, and John S. Fernald,
clerk.
In joint covention the following city Of
fcers were elected
City Clerk-Lucius II. Murch.
City Treasurer-James Pattee.
City Solicitor-George E. johnson.
City Physician-JOhn Stevens, Jr
Road COmmissioner-LeviL L. Robbins.
Chief Engineer-Wm. A. Mckenzie
City Marshal-William H. Sanborn.
Audtor-Frank r. Woodcock
HarbOr Master-Newton S. Lord
Truant Officer-Robert Waterman.
Assessor for 3 years-A. P. Mansfield.
Overseers of the POor-A. A. Small, A.
K. Jackson, A. p. Mansfield
Trustees of Nathaniel Wilson Fund and
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ONAANAtt's
sets of honors conferred. Although her
studies have been seriously impeded by IL
severe trouble with her eyes, Miss Has
kells friends are not surprised at her sue
cess and congratulate her upon her perse-
verance as well as upon her brilliant work
She will graduate from Wellesley next
June
Master Harry Bowker received a souvenir
postal card March 10th, which was mailed
from Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 10th. On the card
is an illustration and description of the
Rock of Gibraltar. The rock rises to a
height of more than thousand feet.
Every available point bristeS with artil-
lery, the mountain is honey-combed with
galleries, and batteries are hewn in the
solid rock. The card was sent by his Sun
day school teacher, Miss Avis Morrison,
who stopped several hours at that point
On her way to Egypt
J. b. Duke, proprietor of the Westlake
hotel. gave dance last Wednesday even
ing, at the hotel, in honor of the birthday of
his daughter, Mrs. Carl Barker. About
forty couples were present. Professor
Mariners orchestra furnished the music
ne mousse was decorated with pOtted plants.
Los Angeles Herald, March 8.
Carl Barker is well remembered here by
the young people He was an attendant at
the city schools not many years ago. The
bride, who is a very handsome young lady,
has been one of the bellies of West Los
Angeles. They were married JAN 29th last,
in rather romantic way, without the
know 1p6ua nf ho fap Of of
Mr.. Barker is attending a military school
in Los Angeles. We shall print d full ac-
count of the wedding next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

great county of Jefferson. winning over the strongest and most powerful opposi- ton, which was reneWed recogmuon of his capacity. his trustworthlness and of his popularity Henry B. Gray has made his name famous in the business of this most wonderful city, and per sonally anJoys a postion which all might envy. I have known him all through and pleasure how success has attended his every effort. He deserves all the good things that life may bring him and he will yet attain to higher and more nently fitted and which no one will ever more truly deserve. He belongs to all the social clubs and many of the secret orders and in every movement to pro mote the progress and advancement 0f his city he is first and foremost. doing his full part. Here's tc you, Henry. sue cess and happiness he with you all through life.
 Sam Will John.
 Col Sam Will John is now one of the most prominent and successful practl- iioners at the r Birmingham bar He IS a son of the late Chancellor Joseph R. John, who etne to iA.s Stdto in l>IN' anu made his hone at lniortown, and then ;t Selma, where he mad, mlIh fame us 4 profound lawyer and citizen Of un- h;t ,nisnCd cnarQ"tsr He MS Chancellor iu. .ng the War and neld 1t with great ho@G.' until the overthrow of The State
 
 his career in Dallas County, b'ing at one time the Solicitor of that county ana afterwards represented the county Tor several times in the House of Represent 4tives. He was d member when l was elected Clerk in l>>2 and was made Chairman of the Jrdicilry CHmmlttee bv Speaker Foster, whom nave oite n heard say that he was the a3lest ana most spendidN equipped legislator ne had ever seen. His capacity fo: ~o'h Wts W wonderful and he not only kept up "itn the large and complicated duties or ms committee they being much larger than they are now there being no Commit tee on Revision of Laws all of the law bills going to that committee but ne was always in his seat watching ana keeping up with legislation, putting the stdiup of his disapproval upon all jobs or qu9S- tionabIe attempts at Legislation Hs served one or two terms after that anu after his removal to Jefferson county represented that county for one terhl' always with the same fixedness or puE- pose noted integrity and perfect lmpar- iiality and b,ld. fearless dlsIharse "i au.y. Is ht say ;'. He IS n"ieu 5o' nLN- ing his own views upon all Pnhnc queS- ions and thc oNurase to eNprtSS l'tiil u ..nd the brain and ability tn miintdln ms position tie has .scf miNGiN l"tired rom active participation in politics, "retorr- ,n.- inc nur-tlit of his prnt' Ssinn. Thlch he has adorned but he is still interested in public affairs and never refuses to Eive his views and advice when sought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

When the city was founded there was but one railroad, but today it IS the leading railway center of the State. There are five trunk lines., leading Tn every direction of the compass, which connect the city with the big world and give a rate of freight and transporta- tion which will always enable this city to compete with any of its neighbors; There are three lines which run around the city reaching the various lndustrles there to be found delivering the raw ma terial to the different plants ana tneir products to the trunk lines.
 In the midst of the richest coal ana mineral deposits, which are in supplies said to be inexhaustible, the future or Birmingham Is fixed and that she VIII control the iron market Of the enure world no one acquainted with her bound less resources will for a moment doubt. The surrounding mountains have been mined and the veins there show that Iron is in quantities that canot he eX- hausted and there are other rich deposits of ore and limestone which are of them selves invaluable. As if nature had mt thus been sufficiently generous to tA territory. she has planted on the out skirts the largest coal deposit ir n world The Warrior coal field has T area of about 7,SiO square miles; | -t Cahaba field an area of iW square nj
 and the Coosa an area of lo0 suU miles The agsrf gate nf the aN.-.l
 coal in the Birmingham District and aI jacent to it has been officially estimated q
 by the State Biologist as at It 42 100 GOO 900 tons which will supply q d. - mand of 10O0j tons daily for l2,50o years.
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ability. He was made the physician of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company In 1883. in recognition of his splendid ser. vices at the State prison. and in that position has made a reputation that IS not confined to the country but extends ail over the world. He has been at the head of his County Medical Associauon' is now at the head of the State. organ ization: he is the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A.. M. of Alabama. and holds a high position in the Knights Templar ana was was the President of the State Senate in ls9e. in which position he displayed wonderful faculties for leadership, and proved him self a wise and safe party counsellor. pr. Cunninghams last pubic service @ was was and he made himself felt in the fram- ing of that document. His speeches were all able and powerful and especially so on the most absorbing and important question of suffrage. his address on that subject attracting wide attention. A gen tleman who heard him remarked after wards that he came nearer up 10 tno el,quence and 'brilliancy or William l.; Yancey than any man he had ever heard since the days of the latter. The Doc tor has been the most talked of man Tn Alabama in the past few weeks. having announced his candidac- for Lieutenant Governor, a position which 1t is recog- nzed he will honor and adorn, and TOT which he will make a most formidable candidate. He has announced boldly that he Is for governor JelKs 10 succeeo hiin- self.
 Henry B. Gray.
 One of the most prominent young bus mess and society leaders in Birmingham Is Henry B. Gray. beloved and honored by all. he has friends who tie to him and love him for his many warm and generous traits of character. particularly his kind and genial nature and his big heart, above all his love and consfdera- ton for his fellow man: 1 remember nt- teen years ago when Henry Gray came to Birmingham young man: unknoMn in the business arena of this town He began his career here in the business office of The Herald. and there displayed that tact and sound business sense and good Judgment which has made him go Successful in his business ventures since and placed at the head, head of o the people psts a capital of S75, 900. one of the safest and most popular banking institutions th of sIm sh1s in the management of his vast banking business George A. Bl?rin as & xice-Prss hsss of whom are solid and substantial bu.i- ness men. He is the Treasurer "f the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
THE NEWSPAPERS.

One of the leading factors in the growth of Birmingham aad the wide publicity which it has attained. has been brought about by the eXcellence and en- tprprise os it's newspapers. They have been united in their purpose to build up and make a great city of Birmingham, and one has but to look at their col umns today to see what great changes few years have wrought. can re- memacr when The Iron Age was pub lshcd here by my esteemed and lament q friend. Willis R p2r rts, who cam" her" from Shelby County and struggled along with the new town and his little news paper until after awhile he established job office which eventually made him rich. the business of which is being carried on today bH worthy sons The Age was printed hv other parties ds daily. l h' NDNr i~st by tl.' Mcssrs. Grace. I cam" hcre iH August, lSHI. f" go on The Herald. o u,w Guit ptu inst started d t'd hy Mir. Rufus x. Rhodes. with Mr. W. D Icl';-, 'h pres cut Governor. just from The EHfault Times. as Manager. Mir. W P. r, i'',9 Ii being the Pre7ideni of the Board nf hi re-tors The H'riId had ; f"H St f f editors and reporters and vas the h't. ~s~-- ~v>- s>uhnAh~A m Alabama uD to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

was imposed upon 'by incompetent per- sons desiring to keen out of the war. It was not until 1t fell into the hands of Mir. De Bardeeben and his associates that 1t began to show profitable results.
 From the first furnace the rapid ad- vancement In that line is told by re- cent report of Mir. Gibson. the Secretary of the Birmingham Commercial Club:
 There are twenty-six iron furnaces in the Birmingham District proper, all or which arex located within radius or fifteen miles of this city.
 "The average daily capacity Is 175 tons each or l. $50 tons per day. All of these furnaces have been built within the last quarter of century and most of them within the last fifteen years. Others are under construction or in contempla- ton.
 An idea of the remarkable develop ment of the Birmingham District as an iron producer can best be had from the following figures on the iron output in Alabama, over 75 per cent. of which was made in the Birmingham District:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

in Alabama will hai ;) Birmingham. There is not ci.;a |: ;h, great State wnp has the interests af tha comm )n- wealth ;u ltdrt who Is nni lrJud of this great city pr WAo would nut do all fin his power tn promote it's interests and It's growth and progress. Birmingham is growing Yo fast and Us people are kept busy in the race for tho al-- mighty dollIr tn II they have no time for politics and one scarcely hears the ap- prudrhicg p";mari, lnu nVtuttons and tlCc' iouS 'isvu -,d herc, outside of the tn'dll clr'le ", ap.,ii tu, WAo alVc oNlN q self .Nte",-t 'Nl D 1c an. d.. .p r.. r H.. f ]', ... .,itrs. rruld wr.t" aud re-v~i' .hr ~t,ry If the Magi" C.. aud HI' U1 -a " -r ute" ,ld the mol half ieI 'h, s' .9y of how i; is Eo.lE ltuZ iu r4T .l -t' le, 10 he the le idiux
 nrtropalie If .s. Sou.h aui wnica {. w,i ta%6 |, Ail 5 few years to react. Pcop,o lre t'.ailg every day, homesesk
 CTS and capltalists from all over this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

thing, the business end of the paper. Ross was Railroad Commissioner for four knew somethins about his business and acted with some degree of independence. looking after the interests of the people to some extent Thre are several weekly and monthly publications, the most not able of which are The Alabama Baptist, which under Nr Frank Barnett, promises to be a great and influential church pa per. MT. Barnett is young and enter among the people. making 1t a great power for good in the church. as well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

was proud to report as a result of my visit to Pratt City the name of every business man in the town as subscriber.
 had about as good luck at other towns.
 and was getting along splendidly when at the end of two weeks I returned to the office Saturday night I found that change had been going on in the business office and that Mir. Jelks was no longer the Manager but had been deposed for a
 man who would spend more money on the paper. and they found a Manager, who made 1t soon necessary to seek 8 combination with The Age. The con- solidatfon was affected and the paper has been printed since then as The Age
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

any other p;,2tr iu Alabama since 1t has been printed. anu eG4INs the reputation ot being one af ;he r.-'tAc-t Il1 n lSt reputtblr journals ia Ail the south. He gathered around him strong and ca panl, set ot helpers, chief of whom Was Mir Eli r. Snith. whose capacity f.r W llk knew no pounds. he finally "reak- ing down in harness and Dick Johnston, whu ycas also d hard and good w"ik r
 md wh1 has recently gone to The Leo .. thlt nlper beng most fGrtua Ate '' set h'm The Leds' is ,dited by MF' '.r ks1,rks. r,:N Joe smith a" Man = {, !ad l., '.. M. h.. d,1 ..n ,,,, n com S,g done well ~ir,c,. Mr. F. w; Barre : f,Sk 1T as he hraught U it q lag x rericnco n th~ n~Tsr'r@' heid and va :. Nueincs+ n3nsrpr. who is not only pop uiar. but who looks well after the main
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

that time. Its news service was full and complete. and it's editorials bright and breezy. able and fearless, the prin- cipal editorial writer being q Mir. Yancey of Tennessee, who Ad some work after wards on the combined papers. I was the travelling representative of the new paper and Henry Gray, then fresh from Atlanta, was in the business once, having about him that same dash and briliancy which has since made him 90 successful. l visited the surrounding towns and had no trouble In getting ev- erybody whom I saw to subscribe. The Herald was eagerly sought after and I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

the talent and genius of the State should be drawn hither and such, has been the case. From almost every county of the State leading and influential men have come and settled here and the names of old time Alabamians are to be found oil every side some descendants of the hon. ored sires adding renewed lustre and fame to already renowned and honorable reputations. v
 pr. R. M. Cunningham.
 pr. Russell M. Cunningham Is not. strictly speaking, citizen Of Birming- ham. but he is a citizen of the county. residing at the new and rapidly growing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

qi,ired with close contract with people in humble circumstances: having been reared on Il farm. He Is not a graduate of any literary school, having had only ihe henctits of common school educa,, lion. which served bim in good turn and rave him the foundation of that strong romhon sense and sound Judgment which mas been the handspring to his success, iIe graduated at Bellevue Hospltal Medi- cal G'ollege in New York in 1879. having .,r'jo-.s x. ,dastc in m'diainc tn n.9 pt3. ,,,. aa,-1. and His rer',s lon .N."1dS ldr b..
 '. ,d h. limits If the State. he h,lnG at nr-Sln. inc rre i'd ni af the Si3ir Ncd,ral S,,:.;v. oue nf the m'st leacNd ard inf ... q;i5l ergsr zatinss in. all the St9tc. He r4pres atrd FrankIin county h ih-. Iiou:e !n lsS9 and \ IS mlde pas,- ,ician of tha poniteOt,ar, in lSA, which position he hlled with the most marked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

Herald MT. Jelks had an idea of mak
 Ing the job office pay the expenses of the concern. bringing to its management the same business methods and judg- ment which had made him so successful at Eufaula and I have always believed if he had been left alone he would have made The Herald pay. but as it was. he probably gave his investment for his ex
 perience in ;he newspaper business in Birmingham After the two papers were merged, MT. Rhodes did not remain long but soon thereafter started The Evening News which has made more money than
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

ernment and has made wonderful strides in the past few years in the way of inn provements. The streets are nearly all paved and sidewalks laid with hexicon magnificent City Hall is just being com
 pleted. The officers are all prominent professional and business men and are de- voted to their duty. full of the purpose of the city of which they are Justly proud The future of the wonderful city Is now asured hevond all peradventurs, and the time will come when all roads
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

city of Ensley. The Doctor is so closely identified with, the city in professional
 and financial way; having patients and Investments here that |. put him down from the county at large and as a cit
 izen of; One of the largest offsprings and suburbs of Alabama's leading city. He is native of Alabama. having been born at Mt. Hope. in Lawrence County,
 on August 18th, 1855. consequently being only in. his 47th year. just at the begin
 ming of most brilliant. and promising
 private and public career. His pleasing manners and gracious address were ac-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

broad land and many of them are mak- ing their homes and investing their money here and joining in all their might in the march on to fame and to fortune. The Alabanian who has not visited Birmingham recently ought to come and be enlightened. see for them selves, for it cannot be properly de- scrib6d in so few words. .SN