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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
GOVERNOR JELkS URGES
 UNIFORM TEXT BOOK BILL

NH ONTGoMERY, February 12.-tspe-
 Wl ciaL)-In a message to the legis- lature today Governor Jelks re- comments the passage of uniform text book bill.
 The message of the governor Is as fol- lows:
 q recommend that you pass a uniform text book bill for the state. Uniformity, as such, In my opinion, is largely valua- ble in that it presents opportunity for cheaper books. County uniformity could only affect the price of books in a small way. if at all. The enactment of a law providing such county uniformity would postpone the day of deliverance from a very present and very serious evil. The demand for cheaper school books has been growing in this state for years It is overwhelming. The only way, in my opinion, to reach the publishers is through a state commission contemplating state uniformity.
 q have no advice to offer you in re- spect to the election or non-election of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13

railroad commissioners by the people. That is a matter which I leave to your wisdom and discretion. l do advise and recommend, however, that provision be made by which the commission can en- force it's own decrees in the courts. The commission law undoubtedly gives the commission authority to make rates, but unwisely leaves it Q consgnees to ap- pear in the courts D protect themselves against unauthorized tariffs, and rail road companies. under the law, need not observe the commission-mad rates If they prefer not to do so. The authority of the commission is ineffective and a dead letter whenever two railroads agree to fight the commissions action. The lack of power for enforcing it's own de- crees has probably made the commission timd in the treatment of tariffs. What ever becomes of the provision for the election of the commission by the people the power to enforce it's own rates in the courts should be unhesit atingly given. and this whether the commission Is elective or appointive I understand there are bills before you which offer the re- lief advised.
 "WILLIAM D. JELKS
 "Csoyernor '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
DR. ~. ". CURR YDIES
 OFBRTGHT SDZSEASE

served with distinction. Dr. Curry served in the Mexican war and was a lieuten- ant colonel in the Fifth Alabama cav airy, Confederate states of America.
 At the close of the war he was made president of Howard (Alabama) college, then located at Marion, and in 1868 was appointed professor of the English lang uage and philosophy in Richmond, Vir- ginia college
 Upon the death of the Rev. Barnes Sears, D. D., the trustees of the Peabody fund called Professor Curry to the posi- ton of general agent of that organiza- tion.
 During Former President Cleveland's first administration, Dr. Curry was ap- pointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the court of Spain. After his return three years later, he was elected a trustee of the John F. Slater fund. and afterward named as chairman of the educational committee of that body
 Last year Dr. Curry went to Spain as special envoy from the United States on the occasion of the coming of age of young King Alphonso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13

Boston, February 12.-"Feuds and fights between the white and colored races in the south indicate that our country is rapidly approaching fearful crisis, said John S. Wise of Virginia tonight, at the annual banquet of the Middlesex club in celebration of the 94th birthday ot Abra- ham Lincoln Wise confined his toast to the negro problem aR4s among other things, said
 ''The white race Is proud. The black race is gentle, but it is not below the worm. Some day here in Boston you will read in your morning paper of great organized outbreak of blacks. mur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
HUMAN CLAIMS HE WAS
 HUNTED BY MR. GONZALES

and friends advised him 10 be on his guard. He was informed that MT. Con- zales inquired for him at the state house, saying he would make him show the white feather On the day of the shoot Ing he happened to be moving some of his effects, including two pistols, from the state house to his rooms He saw MT. Gonzales coming, glarng at him; saw him run his hand deep in his overcoat pocked and turn t~ard him, and be- lieving his nfe in danger. he hurredly said: "I received your message" and fired. An affidavit by Richard Holtzen- bach of Edgefield was that he heard Edi- tor Gonzales inquire of Doorkeeper J. A. White where his boss was; that he had made Tillman show the white feath- CT several times and would do it again." He subsequently saw the meeting be- tween Tillman and Gonzales and his yer sion and that of Tillman as to this meet ing is identical J. A. White substantlated what Holtzenbach stated as to the con- versation, except that he did not know it was Gonzales who was talking % him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
"cycIoner Kelly Knocked Out.

St. Louis, February R.-Mike schreck of Cincinnati almost knocked out "Cy- clone" Kelly of San Francisco in the fourth round of what was to have been a twenty-round bout before the West End club here to night. Schreck put Kelly down four times in the second and four times in the third round. Kelly managed to pull through the fourth round by run ring and clinehing. falling once from. weakness. Referee Sharp 'nterfered and gave Schreck the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
.CRUM IS TURNED
 DOWN IN SENATE Committee Votes Against Con-
 flrning Nomination MAY BE CARRIED HIGHER
If the Matter Should Be Brought Up on the Floor of the Senate Republi- cans May be Able to Con-
 firm Him.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

BY WA ! EhSSiN GFaGGfs
 Washington, February 12.-tspecial.)- By a vote of eight to seven the Senate committee on commerce this morning re- jected the nomination of W. D. Crum, the negro recently appointed by the Pres ident, collector of customs at Charles ton, S. C. The two republicans who voted with the democrats for rejection were Perkins of California and Jones of Nevada Elklns of West Virginia was not present. Had he voted gainst Crum the vote would have stood eight to six.
 The rejection of the nomination by the senate is considered a turn down for the President, who has devoted much time to working upon republican members of the committee in regard to this nomi- nation.
 It is understood that if the nomination is brought up in the senate there will be enough republican influence to secure con frmaton in spite of the committee vote. It is probable, however, that the case will go on further than discussion and mo- ton for vote be objected to. This would leave the matter in such status that the President could nominate Crum after the adjournment of congress if he desired to do
 There has been some talk of late that the President is not wholly displeased at the action of the committee and is glad to find a way out of allowing the negro to hold the office. Crum was opposed by the entire business interest of Charleston, and this combined with Perkins belief that a community should not have forced upon them an objectionable office-holder, Is what caused the two republicans to. vote with the democratic members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
FEARFUL RACE WAR
 PREDICTED BY WISE

dering white men and women, and how the infuriated whites are slaughterins' In retaliation. Whom will you help! The whites? Then why in Gods name nave you encouraged the blacks so long? Will YOU help the negros? Then you will find the struggle transferred, even to New England The nation must say to the south either obey the constitutional mandate and let the negro vote, or else submit to a reduction of congressional representation
 This question:" Wise asserted, lis the most living, burning issue now before the American people. legacy of Lincoln and it must be adjudged because It is most dangerous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Postmasters Appointed.

Postmasters appointed Ballenger, Winston county, Caluph D. Banengcr; Britt, Elmore county, Mary J. Williams; Cedar Lake. Morgan county, Hiram B. Graves; High Point, Marshall county, Charles o. Thompson; Howelton, Etowah county, Wiley D. Moody, Jr.; Nix, Eto- wah county. Thomas c. Silvey; Palestine, Cleburne county, Anderson Mercer; Tal- mage, Perry county, James T. Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Died of Heart Failure.

Memphis, February 12.-A. J. McCar- yer. a prominent local politician and for mer sheriff of Shelby county, died at his residence in this city today of chronic affiiction of the heart Mir. McCarver served with distinction in the Confed- crate army during the entire four years of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Train kiIIs Columbus Druggist.

Columbus. Ga, February 12.-O. w. Wakefield, formerly prominent druggist here, was run over and killed tonight by a Central of Georgia passenger train just leaving the yard for Macon. Mir. Wakefield was on his way home from the Virginia Carolina Chemical companys plant where he was employed. He was very prominent in Columbus business circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Parker Not a Transformer.

It can be stated authoritatively that Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, who Is being vigorously bocmed fer the demo- cratic presidential nomination, will in- dulge in no political bern-storming, nor will he even talk politics at present.
 Judge Parker was recently invited by the legislatures of several southern states to deliver addrc sses before them. Judge Parkers position about making speeches Is clearly defined in a letter he has just written, in which he declines to accept an invitation to address a big democratic meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn.
 In a courteous manner Judge Parker says that in view of his judicial position he does not think it proper to make po- litical speeches, especially when they might be construed to advance his own political ends. Judge Parker says further that he will deliver an address before the Georgia Bar association, but at this gath ering politics has no place and his speech would in no wise be political.
 Democrats in congress friendly to Judge Parker believe he is acting wisely in refusing to discuss politics at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington. February 12.-Fore- cast for Alabama: Fair Friday; rain at night or Saturday: colder Saturday; fresh brisk to south winds. shifting to north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
Agreement Read.

MT. Rich sent to the clerks desk and had read the formal agreement on the bill signed by Judge J. B. Gaston and the Rev. E. G. Murphy of Montgomery, MT. Alex T. London and Mrs. c. P. Orr of Birmingham and Mrs. A. T. Goodwin of Montgomery, representing the organi- zations which have been pressing the bill to passage. and by MT. B. B. Conner of Birmingham and MT. John w. Tullis of Montgomery for the cotton mill men. There was applause from the gallery when the bill passed with only one dis senting vote. This was Mir. Thach of Limestone, who wished it distinctly un-' derstood that he was opposed to this and all other legislation which interfered with peoples private and domestic affairs.
 Then an effort was made to get up the White House bill, but the election bill be- ing the paramount continuing order an objection from Mir. Bankhead threw the White House bill just to the rear of that measure.
 Then the house went back into commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-13
THE HOUSE.

The house had been dull and prosy all the morning. It went the first thing into committee of the whole and took up the election bill section by section At II O clock 1t rose, reported progress. and the house passed the child labor bill in just the time it took to read 1t and call the roll There was a full gallery of ladies to see the bill pass, but as it had been agreed on by every interest concerned.
 there was no room for a speech from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

It IS really most serious situation that
Chicago IS facing in regard to crime. Dur
ing the past two months there were ia
persons robbed aud eight people murdered
BY robbers, while there is an lndetermin-
ate list Of minor lareenles. The preva-
lence Of this one crime has stirred the law
abiding people o. that city to some sort Of
action, and plans Of various kinds are be-
ing brought forward toTpreyent 1t. There
appears to be some radical defect in the
manner Of dealing with criminals Of this
nature in Chicago, and the cause il prob
ably due to the parole system, by means Of
which a guilty person is allowed bis liber-
ty on promise o. good behavior, only to
turn about and repeat his former offences.
More severe penalties and less leniency
would work satisfactorily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items Of Interest Cleaned From our
Exchanges.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From Our
Exchanges.
Regular navigation on Lake Champlain
will close for the season next Saturday,
when the steamer Chateaugay will make
her last trip.
George II. Birch OF Bratteboro has
brought suit against the Central Vermont
Railway co. for 81 900 for loss to bis per
sonal property destroyed in the fire which
burned the Simon Brooks house near Fort
Dummer last April II was said at the
time that the Ere was caused by sparks
from an engine
The Rev. G. r. ID. Meacham, Baptist
minister at Passumpsic, has resigned, Sec
rotary Dillon of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, who preached there last
Sunday, reading his resignation. The
members OF the parish are making strong
efforts to have him withdraw his resigna-
ton and remain.
The post-ofiice department has announc-
ed the appointment Of the following car
riers and substitutes respectively for
routes in Vermont: Route No. |, Willis
ton, Fred G. Bliss and Wait O. Bliss;
route No. 2, Orwell, Otis 5. Wisell and
Charles Wisell; route No. !, Waitsdeld,
James Marion and James Ryle.
/ Mr.. and Mrs Ira Rowland have not yet
returned to their home in Montpelier. No
news has been received OF them la that
city since Mr.. Rowland went to LOWELL
Mass, to look after his wife who was
robbed Of about $500 BY John Thompson
alias Christopher Sorensen. 1t is thought
that they are staying ina the vicinity of
Lowell awaiting the disposal of the case
by the grand jury to which Thompson has
been bound.
Extensive repairs have been made at
the state house At Montpelier this month.
a new carpet has been laid on the floor Of
the reception room, the walls Of the Office
Of the secretary Of state have been repaiut-
ed, the railroad commissioners office has
been enlarged a new water tank has been
placed In the basement, glass panels are
being placed In the cabinets in the histor-
ieal room and new shelves are being placed
in the state library.
-Four years ago last August Mrs. O.
Il Chadwick Of Boston, while visiting her
neioe, Mrs. Stephen Keith Of Newport, lost
/ q sthhiA WdttH bHS Aay ao tllb AeihitJ were
picking berries on the farm OF N S. Mon
tague. A strict search was Instituted at
the time but without success. Last june
while Mr.. Montague was burning brush
he found the watch and returned It to Mr..
Keith A little cleaning and new hair
spring was sill that was needed to put 1t
in running order, which Mr. Keith had
done and last week it was sent to its own.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

This must be a weighty matter New
Hampshire has seen fit to call an extra
session Of the legislature but once since
the Civil War, yet the plan is advanced
now to call one next month to appropriate
several tens Of thousands Of dollars for
the ST. Louis fair. Really, this hysteria
is going beyond the bounds The Spring
field Republican says Of Vermont, "The
st. Louis people have put the screws on
all around In a way to yield results YER
mont was not SO easy as Massachusetts.
The effort to secure an appropriation from
the Green Mountain state failed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Dowie's most remarkable feat was the
curing IF bis own financial debility Dowie
had that general run down condition, a
bad taste in the mouth and general dis
inclination 70 work The drst financial
shock was severe one, and his craft, un-
wleldy aud loaded down with debt, nearly
iloundered It win be interesting to
watch developments, and note the result
0f the next shock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

It is the opinion Of the Rutland Herald
that "the prohibitionists stories Of gener-
al decentralization IN Montpelier and Barre
in consequence Of The granting Of liquor
licenses are not well founded As we
understand the case, license in those cit
les has come 70 stay. AT any rate there
does not appear 70 be any disposition to
repeal the local option law
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

The Burlington Humane society has
destroyed 10 dogs and y cats during
the past two months, which, we suppose,
implies something besides the mere fact
Of the killing Of the animals.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
What Shall | Buy For a
Christmas Present /?

There is nothing ike a Book to an
Swer this question We have them.
All kinds. Prices from lc Up. We
shall offer special bargains in Zoe, t5c,
25c and SOC Books. Our line Of Christ
mas Cards, Booklets and Calendars IS a
choice one. Do not fail to see our
Diaries for 1904 before buying. Re-
member the place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Representative to Congress d. J. Foster
from Vermont has been made member Of
the committee on labor, which at the
present time, may be considered an impor-
tant appointment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

George Washington delivered his last
address to Congress 1o7 years ago yester
day and President Roosevelt delivered his
message to Congress yesterday, probably
not the last one, however.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

The wholesale liquor seller may be able
to know what foot he is standing on, after
the court has passed upon the two Barre
eases which were started yesterday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Gcrnany's greatest gain in population
was made Ia 1902, when a little less than
million people we're added. The increase
was not due to the increase Of the birth
rate 50 much as the decrease In the death
rate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
Culinary Note.

While poached his baby sister
Ger the kitchen range
Mother said, before they missed her.
MY this room smells stranger
yale Record.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

A young man gave college yell;
He said twas Grecian eloquence.
And now the wondering neighborsg tell
About his wisdom SO immense
Washington Star
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
Moxv Ia 80.

Dauber- Has your family been done
in oil?
Putandcall No; steel New York
Times
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
JINGLES AND JESTS.

Dunneu.
She owed the florist quite.a bill,
Which, somehow he forgot.
Until he sent-no moi q dun.
But a sweet "H'orgetmenot
philadelphia Bulletin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
Chicaeo Mans misfortune.

A Chicago man went insane on the
eve Of his wedding, though he was
crazy to get married before then
Chicago Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Hyglenic touches no webbing, no
twine, all wire construction--for $1,000 to
$4,000 at B. w. Hooker & Co.'S.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Wrappers In fleece lined Just the style
you want, at Sl.l5 and 1925 each. Veale
& Knight
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

The Woodstock Spirit Of the Age, dem
ocratic, thinks that partisanship has too
strong a grip on the majority In Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Reduction IL prices of ladies' cloaks at
Perry's for the Christmas trade
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Newton Loehr of Milton, near Indian
apolis. Ind. had an arm crushed In a
corn shredder several days ago. and the
member had to be amputated. He i'm
sisted the limb should have a regular
burial, and accordingly the funeral
took place IN the Milton cemetery the
other day. says the Chicago Record
Herald The arm was placed IN q sat
IN lined coffin, and the services at tie
grave were the same as though a body
was being buried. Loehr's relatives
from Anderson ana other points in the
county were present mt the interment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Great values in walking skirts for 50 9s
and SIS 9S. See them at Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Aprons in large sizes for lgc, zoe and
20c each. These are a bargain. Veale &
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08

Pork In Prussia.
Pork Is still the favorite meat Of the
working people Of Prussia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
"Times, of Course"

That's what all the news
boys say when asked
which Barre paper sells
the best. There is no
doubt about it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-08
A More Appropriate Present
You Couldn't Think OF

Than one Of our Fancy Flannel OF White Md Oxford Waists for LADIES'
Twelve beautiful Atwood Persian design Waist Patterns BY express
Monday, no two alike at S2.25 for tmeeyard Patterns
SPECIAL FOR FEW DAYSO piece Of our regular SOC Fancy White
Wasting yard Nmoe waist pattern customer.
One piece our regular 90 Taffea Silk y inches WIDE every yard
guaranteed, for this week. tiff sold, 75c per yard
twenty-five dozen Ladies Heavy Feecened Hose the kind always
pay 25 per pair for this week. m sold only I'c pair This the best
Hose offered you for the money.
SPEuAone piece Blue Red Pink and White Ederdown this week. till
sold, only 25c per yard.
these specials bought months when makers wiling
10 take barely enough TO keep idle hands busy.
THE VAUGHAN STORE,
A North Main Street, Barre, Vermont.