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officials, the only competent appraiser of
diamonds and precious stones Is at this
port. When diamonds are imported
through otner cities they rail- into the
nan~s OF appraisers VIM nave no experl-
ence in determining the value OF dia-
monds, ana who from the nature OF their
commercial surroundings cannot be in
touch with diamond prices abroad, and
the frequent changes In the market
there. because OF This lack OF knowledge
on their part. the government officials
aver, the word OF an importer as to the
value OF fthe shipments ID frequently
taken, and he, quite naturally, does not
put a high valuation upon them. He Is
IN fact, as has been demonstrated, dis
posed to greatly undervalue them, ana
this differentiation, at ~ per cent. duty,
considerably reduces the cost of stones in
the United States and would, ii condi-
tions were as they ostensibly seem to
be, give diamond dealers outside OF New
York a great advantage.
But the government has already discov-
cred that practically all of the diamonds
brought through ports other than New
York are owned and imported by certain
New York dealers who use the name of
local jeweler as blind" The govern
nent has therefore begun a strenuous
campaign against the practice, ana some
feeling has been observed against Secre-
tary Shaw because of his stand in the
matter. 1t has been urged that he
should not discriminate against the I'M
portation of diamonds In smaller cities In
favor of New York His claim, 1t ID UNI
derstood, is that the proper port for the
entry of diamonds is New York.
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made Of inlaid woods and sheeted with
gold.
The Grand Trianon, the beautiful pal
ace of the Bourbons, will be reproduced
In its Versailles setting, in the French
section. Music by national bands, includ-
ing the Presidents band of Mexico and
the Garde Republicaine Of France A
reproduction of a gold mine in operation.
showing underground tunnels, with hang
ings and shafts, stamp mills, amalgama-
tors, jigs, slime, tables and SO forth.
Grants cabin, moved from Old Orchard
and rebuilt from original material The
gardens of Versailles will be reproduced
by France. There will be rose garden
four acres in extent displaying $1,000 rose
trees in blossom.
A test track for determining the speed
and power Of locomotives; a speedway for
automobiles. Complete exhibit of every
style and size of automobiles. Unsur-
passed locomotives, railway and street
railway exhibit
A modern refrigerator system with a
capacity of 1900 tons per day; collective
exhibits of the principal manufacturers
of this country.
Achievements In Observation-Disclosures
the drainage of swamp lands; expert
mental stations; model farm.
An international horse show In a vast
amphitheater, continuing two weeks out
under the sky of the summer nights,
brilliant with countless lights; an inter-
national live stock exhibit In cooperation
with the various national and interna-
tional stock growers associations, with
a premium list anticipating the expendi-
ture of possibly half million of dollars;
bench show and an international car
rier pigeons contest.
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DIAMOND DEALERS TRICK.
Import Gems Through Ports That
Lack Expert Appraisers.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
An investigation which eliminated in a
hearing before United States General APP
praiser Sharratts yesterday, brought to
light a method of importing diamonds in
to the United States below their real
value. The scheme is considered all the
more pernicious to the customs officials
and the treasury department at Washing
ton because 1t violates directly no law
yet discovered. 1t is clear, however, the
officials say, that IL allowed to continue
it will revolutionize the diamond busi-
ness, affecting particularly whatever Of
uniformity there is In the price Of dia-
monds.
Fundamentally, the scheme consists
merely in importing diamonds through
other ports and cities tnan New York.
The hearing of yesterday exemplified
this. d. p. Paul, of Norfolk. Va, inn
ported 5000 worth Of diamonds They
were appraised at 200 and 210 forms by
the appraiser at Norfolk BY some
means this appraisement was called to
the attention of the government, and Mr..
sharratts went to Norfolk to investigate.
He returned with the diamonds yester-
day and sent for a number OF the largest
diamond experts in the city. AS a result
Of their expressed opinion and testimony
the stones were advanced TO 21o and 225
forms II developed during the hearing
that the Norfolk concern had never inn
ported diamonds before, ana that these
diamonds had originally been purchased
abroad by a New York firm, which In
turn sold them to Paul, who imported
them.
Much evidence came out at the hearing
concerning the practice. of certain New
York dealers In importing stones through
smaller ports. According to government
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-14
TwENTY-sIx HOTELS AFFECTED.
Strike Of Cooks and Walters In Chi
cago Goes Merrily On.

Chicago, June 1s.-With the union en-
ployes of twenty-six hotels, including
practically all the large hotels In Chi
cago, already on strike, tho officers Of
the cooks and walters unions announce
their intention this morning of again
turning their attention to the restau-
rants, cafes and cafetiras. They have
decided to stake the success Of their
movement for better working conditions,
and If necessary even the existence Of
their organizations, In one effort that is
to involve the resources of their national
and international unions. Particular at
tention, 1t is declared, is to be given the
department store restaurants, and their
first move will be against them. While
they did their work thoroughly among
the hotels, the strikers have succeeded in
only partially Gripping the hotel service.
Many of the affected establishments
served breakfast with varying degrees Of
success today, and already there IL .
noticeable influx OF outside help.
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His First suit.
rom the MILWAUKEE, Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
THE first time l ever put on dress
suit" said Ex-Governor Seofield, was at
the reception and ball which followed in
the evening of the day that l was in
augurated. 1 remember that we had to
stand on little platform, raised few
inches from the floor, while the crowd
passed along and shook hands with Mrs.
Scofeld and myself
~ weighed just ninety-six pounds at
that time, and was as thin as a match.
Mrs. Scofeld Is a fieshy woman, and as
looked at her during lull in the process
sion and then sized up my own diminu-
tive anatomy, l whispered to her:
Martha, we must look like the living
skeleton and the fat woman In the dime
museum to these people,!
THAT settled Mrs. Scofield for the re-
mainder OF the evening, and to save her
self she could not get rid of the ripples
of mirth that would sweep over her face
and break out into peals of laughter as
the righteousness Of the situation APP
uealed to her"
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cIarkson at the White House.

Washington, June 13.-(Speciai.) FLOR
the first time In several months. j. s.
Clarkson of New York. to whom was dele
gated the business of rounding up the
convention vote of the southern states for
Roosevelt was a caller at the White
House this morning.
The fact that the President will. in all
probability, not have any opposition In
convention, leaves Mr. Clarkson with lit
tie work on his hands these days
Mr.. Clarkson reported that the southern
delegates will all be In line for Roosevelt
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MINERS HOLD BIG
MEETING AT ENSLEY
DYER 1000 Present to Transact
important Business
DEEDMEYER MAKES A TALK
delegates to the Scale Convention Are
Instructed and All Express Hopes
of an AmlcabIe Wage
scale Agreement.

Hnsley, June 13.--(special) 1.-THE miners
X this part of the country, numbering
About 1000. met In Ensley today for the
purpose Of transactlng important business,
particularly to instruct their delegates to
me scale convention, which meets In Biz
bingham on Monday next. The meeting
was called to order at II o'clock Mr.
flynn was elected permanent chairman.
Mr.. Flynn thanked the convention for
the honor conferred and then introduced
Mr.. Frank Deedmeyer. the well known
the official welcome. Mr.. Deedmeyer said:
Mr.. Deedmeyer's Speech.
mr.. Chairman, Gentlemen of the Unit
ed Mine Workers. On behalf of the
mayor, N. w. Scott I bid you welcome
10 Ensley. We are indeed glad to have
You with US again this year. The welcome
which extend to you is not merely ofri-
rial. The pleasure OF having you within
our gates Is shared in by all Of our peo-
pie. While Ensley Is not the home of
many Of you. her interests are most
closely connected with those of the Unit
ed Mine Workers. Your prosperity is our
prosperity. When you are idle 4 every
wheel In the Steel City stands still, and
when you are at work the busy hum OF
Industry Is heard on every side.
1T may be thought that we have
selfish interest in you and your welfare,
but that is not quite correct. You are
our near neighbors, our friends and assoc
plates. Many of you have long lived here.
We have learned to know you, to respect
you, to appreciate your personal worth.
Numerically you head the list Of organ
tied labor in Alabama. Next to cotton
and transportation, the coal mining bust
ness is the most important In our state.
Our modern industrial system would
never have been possible without coal.
Power is at the base of this system. Coal
furnishes the power
THE mining of coal has grown to be a
great business. Every man out OF twelve
employed at labor in the United States,
outside of farming, is mining coal. In
1901 the United States produced over 300,-
100000 tons Of coal This represents one
third of the entire production of the
world. To bring this enormous quantity
to the surface required the labor of one
half million men, and two-thirds of this
army of workers are today members of
your organization.
Alabama Banks Fifth.
among the coal producing states, our
Alabama ranks now fifth in tonnage and
value. The growth of this industry in
the Birmingham district has been truly
phenomenal The production of coal in
Alabama
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JelIIed Fish.


Garnished cold fish makes an orna-
mental and useful dish for luncheon. To
prepare the dish, place a carrot inside the
fish to give 1t stability, then tie and prop
1t with vegetables on the kettle strainer
In the position desired. Boil slowly, all
lowing ten minutes to the pound. Put
In a bay leaf and two tablespoons Vine
gar in the water.
When cooked lift out carefully and let
1t get cold before removing 1t from the
strainer. Take of the skin and cover it
with a mayonnaise made as follows:
Heat a cup Of chicken stock and dissolve
in It one and half tablespoons OF
granulated gelatine, which has been
soaked in little cold water. When
cooled add half cup of olive OIL table,
spoon lemon juice. half a teaspoon salt.
pepper and the beaten yolk of an egg
When It begins to set spread 1t over the
fish with a knife. 1t will give smooth,
polished, yellow covering. Garnish 1t
with slices Of picked beets, capers, wa
tercress or parsley.
Chicken Mousse.
Put through chopper cooked chicken,
using the white or the dark meat, or
both. Grind it a second time IL necessary
to make 1t very fine. Heat a cupfull of
chicken stock. pour IL over the beaten
yolks of three eggs, add salt. celery salt
and paprika. Return to the fire and stir
until 1t has thickened like boiled custard;
add two tablespoons Of graduated gela-
tine, which has been soaked in chicken
stock. When the gelatine has dissolved
remove from the fire and add one and a
half cupfuls of fine chicken meat. Stir
until the mixture gets perfectly smooth
and fold In half pint Of cream whipped
to a stiff froth. Turn 1t in fresh mold.
The cream must not be added until the
mixture begins to set or the ingredients
will settle into layers.
Cold Sliced Meats.
A most attractive cold dish can be
served by arranging in the following
manner: Take large, round chop dish.
On one side arrange thin Slices OF cold
tongue, on the other slices Of cold beef.
The two opposite sides chicken can be
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Victim Of Queer Disease.

New York, June 13.-Pauline Burkhardt.
aged 49, has been found by the authori-
ties of st. Luke's hospital to be the VIC
tim of the rarest diseases, myclitls. 1t is
a form of paralysis and in two weeks has
deadened every muscle in the girls body
below the hips. The girl never has been
Ill until this disease attacked her two
xuoalrc M
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Gave It Up.

Gloucester. Mass, June 1s.-Ludwig
Eisenhaum, who left Boston three weeks
ago In a small open dory to cross the
Atlantic has returned and given up the
trip. He went $50 miles to the eastward,
making the gulf stream. There, was no
shelter on the boat and so much fog
was encountered that Eisenbaum has been
wet ever since he started. The result was
he became stiff with rheumatism and was
afraid he could not navigate the boat.
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capital and labor will work in unison for
the promotion of the general good.
viii Have Arbitration.

capital and labor will work In unison for
the promotion of the general good.
viii Have Arbitration.
Instead of strikes and lockouts, we
shall then have arbitrations without In
termissions from active operations. Min
ing, manufacturing, trade and transpor-
tation will be able to adjust themselves
with certainty to a known and fixed
standard.
The moral and intellectual condition Of
the whole people will be raised-the surest
guarantee of citizenship that stands for
the home, for the church, for the school.
and for law and order"
At the conclusion of the address the
meeting went into executive session. The
miners were in session until / p. m. when
they partook of a barbecue provided for
by the citizens Of Ensley. The miners
were well pleased with their entertain
ment and expressed themselves hopefully
in regard to the annual wage scale adjust
ment.
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EXCURSION RATES
T. Baltimore, Md, and Return via
> Southern R,.lway.

Account Triennial Saen. srfest. the
Southern Railway will sell round "Trip
tickets to Balti: .ore. June 10. IA and Is
at the rat of one fare plus 81; final
limit leaving Baltimore June %. 1903
For detailed Information md sleeping
car reservation. apply II passenger Of
fee, Morris Hotel building telephone GIT.
j. c. LUSK,
District passenger Agent.
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The Use Of Calcium Carbide.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Official announcement IS made that the
price of carbide Of calcium in Germany
will shortly be reduced from $3.50 to $40
per ton. 1t is understood that this de-
cision is attributable to the desire of the
continental carbide industry to stimulate
the use of acety1ene gas for lighting pur-
poses. The present cost Of this product
in America is $40 per ton.
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Some Hot Weather Dishes.
BY MRS. E G. sTERNs.

used. Cover the spot where they meet
with slice OF tongue cut round. Aspic
jelly cut in cubes is placed in the four
angles. Garnish with sliced picked beets
cut in fancy shapes and small pickles or
gherkins sliced down to the end and
spread out like a fan. Serve a small bowl
of mayonnaise with this dish.
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Mrs. winsIow's Soothing syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHoEA. Sold
nv druggists in every part of the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs. WinsIow.s
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Has been used for over FIFTY
YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING.
with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t sOOTHEs
the CHILD. sOFTENs the GUMS. AL
LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO.
and Is twenty-five cents a bottle.
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WASH SUIT.
The prices range from
49c to $4.95.

and at each price station you will
find exceptional values. Some
specially pr tty Russian and Sailor
Blouse styles for the boy 8 to 8
years-blue, pink, tan and white
grounds, trimmed in braid and en-
broidery. To see them is to adj
mire them. It is a notable show
ing such as Birmingham has never
seen before. Norfolks and double
breasted styles for the boys s to 10
years
Boys Waists. K. & E. make, with
Mothers Friend Wristbands, a reg
ular SOC value the world over;
bright, new 1908 patterns; our price
every day
30c.
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Gaudin Co., Funeral Direc-
tors. Successor to Taylor &
Co., 1918 3rd avenue. Give
their personal attention to
all work entrusted to them.
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Consolation for MIR. Payne.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Postmaster General Payne may derive
a little personal comfort from the re-
port that French woman has been in
a trance for twenty years.
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10, $3.50, SIS, $40. SIS
Trunks
and Bags.

If you are going away prob
ably you will need a new trunk
or travelling bag. Here you
will find the most complete
trunk store in Birmingham
everything from a telescope to
the finest suit case, bellows bag
or trunk that's made, all
priced low for cash. See us
before travelling.
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'Of the 10,327.000 tons produced in Ala
bama in 1902 5s99.O00 tons, or over one
half, was mined In Jefferson county. JEFF
ferson county, the favorte of Providence,
Is and will ever remain the banner
county of the south.
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Alabama Banks Fifth.

Among the coal producing states, our
Alabama ranks now fifth in tonnage and
value. The growth of this industry in
the Birmingham district has been truly
phenomenal. The production of coal in
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You can't blame the boy for
complaining of the warm weather.
Their suits are too heavy. Bring
the boys in tomorrow and let US fit
them out ina
The Washington times., 1903-04-04
VISITS To CHARITABLE
INSTITUTIONS OF THE CITY
To Be Conducted Under the Direction of
the Associated Charities

\ series of personally conducted visits
10 various charitable institutions Of
Washington VIII begin next sunday at :
o'clock p. N. under the auspices of the
Society Of Associated Charities and
prominent clergymnn OF the District. The
parties will be conducted through each
Institution by the superintendent. who
viii point OUT and explain important
features Of The work thus given. prac-
tically an illustrated lecture on methods
o. The whole class of charitable institu-
lions similar to the one inspected The
Rev Joseph l. Mcguire, chairman of the
committee on friendly visiting: Charles
T. Weller. general secretary. and other
representatives Of he Associated Chari-
les VIII accompany the party. Those
desiring 10 make the visits will meet al
h" Office Of the Associated Charities SlI
g Street northwest. from where the par
Jy VIII start al p. m Sunday, April
.. viii be devoted to the Industrial
Home. Saturday, April Is, to the District
Jail: Friday. april 81 to the Reform
School. and Saturday. May >, TO the
Home for the Aged Little sisters OF the
Poor.
The Washington times., 1903-04-04
.HOD CARRIERS To FORM
INTERNATIONAL UNION
President Gompers Calls Convention for
April Is.

President Gompers, OF the American
Federation of Labor, has sent out invi-
tations to all of the $50 bod carriers
unions in this country requesting them
to send representatives 10 this city Mon
day. April 13. TO assist in the formation
OF the international Hold Carriers Union
OF America.
There are thousands of hod carriers
in the United States. but unlike other
building Iaborers they have not as yet
formed themselves into an international
body On the 18th of this month the
organization will be termed, and a
president, secretary, treasurer, and
other officers will be elected. President
Gompers will address the convention
ON the opening day, and, as usual i'm
press upon them the dire need Of ANAL
gamation. 1t is expected that the con
vention viii be in session several days.
On April Is a convention of the In
ternational Union of Railway Clerks
AID Baggage Handlers viii be held in
Chicago Washington has an organi-
zation affiliated with that body AdaIn
Fischer is the secretary and treasurer
of the local organization, and in all
probability will be chosen as the dele
gate to represent his branch
The Washington times., 1903-04-04
THE COURT RECORD.

Equity Court No. Jus Ice Gould
Reese Us. EdmonstoE; restraining order
dissolved and injunction denied Buell.
rs. Wood; auditors report confirmed.
Shope V. Palmer, guardian ad Item APP
pointed. Jackson V, Eli; penalty of
bond On appeal fixed a Sl00. OBrien vs..
O'Brien; maTshaIs return allowed to be
made nunc pro tune Knights OF Labor
vs. Burns; defendant restrained till fur
Their order.
Circuit Court No 2-Justice Ga
baugE-Fullam rs. Palmer; motion for
additional security overruled
Probate CourC-Justice BarnaTd-Es-
tate of Lydia e Rosenberg; account
passed. Estate Of Ella c. Campbell; ac-
count passed. Estate of Annie NJ Knott
account passed. Estate of Buela Eckels:
petition for letters OF administration
fled Estate of Aaron Baldwin; viii
admitted TO probate and letters Tesla
mentaFy granted to L. Cabell William
son: bond, 81, GOO Estate OF James "
Hercus; order for publication Estate
of James p. Lewis; inventory filed. In
re ollie Hunter; report OF guardian, and
inventory filed. Estate OF Paciicus Ord;
PROOF OF publication. Estate Of Aaron
Baldwin; will partly proved. Estate Of
Mary A Ogden; order 10 transfer Sc
curities. Estate of Margaret A. Mexican;
order for publication.
The Washington times., 1903-04-04
FATHER" BILL DAILY SINGS
FOR AUDIENCE AT KERNAN'S

--Fat hcr-' Bill Daily. noted turtmah.
EN- er1ained The audience last night a
the Lyepum TneateT BY singing group
OF his old time songs. He received an
ovation from q house packed 80 the
doors by people now attending ihe
races. Father" Bill appeared = the
Byceum TheateT on d wager with his
old friend, Al Reeves, who bel the
-erstwhiie minstrel that he did not have
the courag e 20 appear. DAILY is fifty-two
years old. When n stepped on The
stage he received q hearty welcome,
and at the conclusion OF his songs his
two Jockeys. Craemer and O'Brien.
stepped 10 the center of The stage and
presented him with two bouquets. one
of roses and the other OF shamTocks.
The Washington times., 1903-04-04
HOWARD LAW STUDENTS
HONOR PROF. w. H. RICHARDS

The graduating class of Howard Uni
veTsity Law Department, 03, met in It's
lecture room last evening and presented
a handsome Morris chair TO Prof VIII
liam II. Richards, Eugene c. Jenning Of
Kentucky. president of the class, intro
duced James A Davis, Of Tennessee, who
made the presentation address on behalf
of the class. In bis response Prof
Richards impressed the student with the
duty resting upon them Individually for
the advancement and uplifting of those
below them, by advocating the constitu-
tionaI doctrine of justice and equality
before the law After adjournment the
class met at the home of J. c. Burils, IN
honor of Peter a. ChappelI, of Virginia,
who will leave shortly for his home