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New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

honorable energetic and determined men. namely
a prosperous. normal and healthy growth. IN 1858
Mr.. Miller, then young man. opened his place
Of business On Main-st opposite the Town Hail.
in 1870 only two years later. his premises were
already too small. and new quarters of a more
snacious character were consequently secured in
Washington Place. .oo,
The present building was erected in lSS2 conse-
o,Ienr upon imperative demand for more space TO
sccommodate the increasing trade which Mr.
NiI]er's fair dealing and honest methods had at
tracted building admirably located, ls one OF
the best Of it's character IN the city. - .
Mr. Miller is a broad minded merchant. fdentlfied
in many ways with the progressive life or the COM
rnunItv He has surrounded himself with obhging
and courteous employees, who make II pleasure TO
deal with his establishment. Mr.. Miller's son, Z
O. Miller ir has been since his graduation from
Dartmouth College. in 90 actively engaged with
his father and at present. while having general
interest in the business. has charge OF tfe carpet
deDartu,ent and of the general advertising work
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
SWIFT BROTHERS.

From 1881 until 1924 of the most popular men
in the wholesale meat business in Stamford was
w A Weed At his death his son-in-law. Mr.
g w Lawrence. who for five years previous had
been connected with Mr.. Weed as Office manager.
entered into partnership with G. +. Swift and E c
Swift OF the well known Chicago firm of Swift &
Co. The partnership of this firm Swift Brothers
was organized October /. 1894 Since their or
ganiZation they have, by their fair and progressive
methods, captured large share Of the trade in
their fields of operations, which include Stamford,
Greenwich Darien and New-Caraan.
The plant Canal-st-. near the railroad, IS a
model establishment of its class, which Includes a
splendid refrigeTating plant. with handsomely
equipped offices Here the handling of the meat IS
done under the most approved sanitary conditions.
business of over 100000 a year is transacted in
dressed beef. mutton. all kinds Of smoked goods
and provisions which include the celebrated Swift
Premium Hams, and butter and eggs in large
quantities
Norman L. Holt. who has been with this firm for
the last seventeen years. looks after the sales de-
partment of beef. sheep and lambs.
The provision department is carefully supervised
by Nelson r. Mounts.
Mr.. Lawrence, one of the most popular and es-
teemed of the younger business men, is secretary
of the Suburban Club.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

age, handling and shipment of lumber are con
cerued. The wflarves have frontage of 6DD rect
the canal. and accessible by vessels drawing
thirteen feet Of water The tracks of the New
York New-Haven and Hartford Railroad ooii- IN,
pany connected by means of a spur WIFI tne
yard. Purchases in behalf OF tle company .It
made in large quantities primary points. Tue
Getman a. judd Company has the reputation OF
furnishing lumber that has been seasoned in tnelr
own yard before being dressed in tfieir psfItst.S
equipped modern planning mill and when offered 10
the trade Is In the best possible condltloh TOT IN
mediate use. They make a speciality OF suppi5lts
hardwood flooring manufactured by them from
stock kiln dried the T,rernlsss and stCrsu IN a
steam heated huiiding until delivered me ON
GERS Of the Getman & Judd Company are w IL
Judd. president; T. II. Cfetman vce-presideHt anu
F. ". Bog2rdus secretary and treasurer
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landings emerge as a beautiful: dainty ,zho'


ready 10 grace the foot Of some "faire ladye
The senior member of this firm, Mr. Lounsbury,
* a native Of Stamford. and Of its most pro-
gressive and public spirited citizens. He was
president of the board trade for tive consecutive
terms il treasurer of the Stamford Motor Com
pany director in the Stamford Trust Company,
the Stamford Hospital and the Stamford Savings
Bank and secretary of the Gas and Electric Com
pany. :. .s.c
Mr. Soule was born IN Waterville. Me, in 1s46.
His early training was In the shoe business with
ter Mass and for number Of years he was en-
ploye rs salesman for leading shoe manufacturers
He is considered expert in his line Mr.. Souis
is a member of the School Board and was Tor some
years member of the Common Council
M Iornsburv is also the proprietor OF the
Stamford Shoe Company. one OF the most complete
stores for the sale of ladies misses and <hldren
shoes TO be found in Western Connecticut. This
handsomely equipped store Is ON Atlantlcst faclng
Central Park, and has well deserved popularity
fnr Tie exceIlenca and durability Of its goods
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
HARRY BELLS AGENCY.

In 1850 Harry Bell the well known cashier Of the
First National Bank opened an insurance and real
estate Office in Stamford. Since that time this
business has grown tc fattering proportions. and
holds a leading position in matters OF insurance.
Mr. Bell has been successful In the handling of
largo real estate commissions especially for out of
town BUYERS His thorough knowledge OF real
estate conditions here in Stamford and vicinity
has mere than been utilized 20 pro1t by pur-
clasers or investors OF real estate.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
HussARD's REAL ESTATE AGENCY

This agency established in Stamford Conn.
nv Mr. H A Hubbard in 1874, and has long ana
favera bIy been known as one of the leading real
estate agencies in this city and It's suFrogndags
Many extensive and important sales OF shore, vii
iapa and country property have been executed by
his agency amounting millions or dollars Mr.
HIIb5a-d mas also become known expert
90 ~nfr
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

John McNalIy operates Of the most extensive
livery Establishments in Western Connecticut oc-
crpvins five stables in different parts OF Stam-
ford and vicinity, with two hundred horses
His contract work is quite important, and he does
much business in hauling The large moving vans
of this establishment are also feature suitable
conveyances for funerals and weddings are always
at hand
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
4 DESIRABLE RESIDENCE

On the east shore OF Shippan Point the charms Of
Hheh place ara described elsewhere in the columns.
a Beautiful house has been erected by Mr. Frank
shea OF Stamford. This desirable ten room home
is artractfvsy located and would fulfil the require
Ants OF the most fastidous as in II there Is every
rnodern convenience and comfort
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
CLARk'S AGENCY.

Mr. w A. Clark Is OF the successful real
estate and insurance agents in Stamford His
ather established the business many years ago.
and the son has followed in his footsteps by al
ready creating reputation for himself in the nego
tiation of a number OF important sales some very
desirable residential and other properties
his lists at the Office IT'S Atlantic Square, opposite
Hall
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES.

Those interested in Stamford real estate may
find ii to their advantage 70 consult with l. {.
Root No $40 Atlantie-st He is offering a number
of farms and country homes. fine building sites
on high ground and shore property A selected
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE eRgYRocK LAND COMPANY.

IN other columns OF this general review Of STAN
FORD attractions TO the conmuter the manu-
tacturer the peculiar typographical conditions OF
the city have been commented upon bringing cut
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
THE C. o. MILLER STORE.

The history of the popular dryFoods stabsh-
ment conducted by Mr.. C 0. Miller, Atlantic
Square is that which usually attends the efforts Of
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
LOCKWOOD a PALMER.

Within stones throw OF the Town Hall at NO
a2 Park Phase stands a handsome, substantial
three story brick building. the home OF Lockwood
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

export. OF Davenport. & Treacy. manufacturers OF
piano plEtes- G c Blickensderfer. inventor Of the
tsI1oIs typewriter OF that Henry J. Warren
g the Stanford Foundry Company. and Charles 5
Zine retired merchant. OF New-YoTk City.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
M'NALLY LIVERY STABLE.

list OF city residences sale and 70 rent. Dotn
1 furnished and Unfurnished is offered
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

DR. and Mrs Russell R. Cool. who returned
this week from months vacation In ths So
ciety Islands. gave a dinner here in Tahitisn
style The materials for the feast We're brought
from the islands. and included raw fish. crabs
and shrimps curry. fruit salad roast pig. pine
apple mangoes and custard apples. Among the
guests was Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15

Carlos Ezeta. a SalvadOresn exile, Is reported
To be dying in the City Hospital at Mazatlan-
Ezeta was very well known in San Francisco.
where he was a conspicuous figure for several
years especially through litigation and quarreis
with other refugees He always said that ne
would have formed a powerful union OF al the
Central American States if IT had not been for
the jealousy OF Guatemala and Honduras. who
formed an alliance and drove Ezeta from ths
control OF Salvador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
CONTRACT IS COMPLETED.
Last Touch Put on the Deal to Pur- chase of the Friar Lands.

St. Paul, December 22.-Archblshop Ire- land received today under date of De- cember 22 cablegram from Monsignor Guidi, apostolic delegate to the Philip pine islands. announcing that the last touch had been put on the contract be- tween the United States government of the islands and the church Tor the pur- chase of the friar lands and invites the archbishop to rejoice with him on the happy conclusion of the negotiations
 Referring to the cabegram, Archbishop Ireland said today:
 q want to add to this my expression of great pleasure at the termination of the long drawn out negotiations for the sale of these lands in the Philippines. All praise must be awarded to Governor Taft and Monsignor Guidi, who have labored hard to bring all parties interested in this time of the arrival of Monsignor Guidi in the islands there has been the warmest friendship between him and the Philippine government.
 ''rhe disposal of the land, together with the arrival of the American bishop in the islands. puts an end to all political and religious controversies in the Philippines. and inaugurates there an era of civil and religious peace. The administration of President Roosevelt is to be congratulated on the condition of things in the islands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
NEW STEELAND TIN
 PLATE COMPANY
AMERICAN SHEET STEEL co. AND THE AMERICAN TIN PLATE co. HAVE UNITED FoRcEs-FuLL DETAILS.

Pittsburg, December 22.-The Post to- morrow will print story from New York giving the following official details of the merger of the American Sheet Steel com- pany and the American Tin Plate com pany.
 ''The new consolidated company Is to be known as the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company of New Jersey; and its offices are to be located in Pittsburg. The new officers elected include George D. McMurtey, chairman of the board; Will liam T. Graham, president; H. B. Wheel CT, secretary and treasurer.
 "All officers, but Chairman McMurtey will be located in Pittsburg. MT. Me- Murtey will have his office in New York, general officers of the United States Steel corporation, thus acting in an advisory capacity there and holding the position of advisory head of the new corporation.
 "The completion of the merger will be effected prior to February 1. The origin al companies were capitalized at $50, 900 each. The American Sheet Steel company now operates nineteen modern sheet plants scattered throughout Ohio, Penn- sylvania and West Virginia. The Ameri- can Tin Plate company operates a total of twenty-six sheet mills and twenty-six timing plants.
 "The merging of the companies reduces the operating expenses by a high percent age"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
LAFAYETTE POLITICS WARM.
Candidates Are Numerous for Office
 of Probate Judge.

LaFayette, December 22.-(Special)- Though Judge Driver has not waged any campaign for the coming electlon yet his decision to enter the race to succeed himself as probate judge has been un- mistakable for some time, and is gener- ally known in the county. Already hosts of his friends In the county are lined up for his support. and he is recognized as a most formidable opponent by all the candidates who enter the race for pro- bate judge.
 TO the list of other candidates for pro- bate judge ". N. Gachet, the present tax assessor of this county, may be added. He is very popular and no doubt will add interest to the campaign. To date there are five candidates announced for probate judge--Judge A. J. Driver Tax Assessor w. N. Gachet Tax Collec. tor M. V. Maley, Senator J. D. Norman and County Superintendent of Education w. G. farrell It Is thought others will announce later.
 Circuit Clerk J. A. Williams will be a candidate for reelection to this office and it Is generally understood that he will have no opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
CAN SETTLE ALL CLAIMS.
Large Creditors of Southern Car and
 Foundry Go. File Answers to Bill.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 22.- The trustees of the Southern Car and Foundry company some days ago filed a bill in the United States circuit court here for the purpose of effecting set tlement of the claims Of all collateral holders, including the warehouse re- ceipt holders,
 w. l.. Cranberry of Nashville, repre- senting the National Surety company, the Surety Warehousing company and the Export Storage company, being among the largest holders of this class of claims, today filed answers to the bill. The answers recognize the juris- diction of the court to settle that class of claims, and this is an indication that all holders of similar claims will come in and recognize the jurisdiction of this court to settle similar disputed claims. which amount to more than the entire assets of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WOS Y GIL BACK
 AT HIS OLD TRICKS
FORMER PRESIDENT OF SAN DO. MINGo AND HIS FOLLOWERS
 WILL GO BACK HOME AND START ANOTHER REVOLUTION.

San Juan, P. R., December 22.-It Is said on excellent authority that Gen. Wos y Gil, former president of Santo Domingo, and all of his followers here have re- ceived new recruits in Porto Rico and in- tend sailing via Hayti for Santo Domingo on French steamer January for the purpose of starting a new revolution to replace Gen. Wos Gil in the presidential chair.
 Senor Galvan, son of the former finance minister of Santo Domingo, will continue to hold the consulate until his embarka- ton for Santo Domingo, in the meantime issuing transports in the name of the Dominion government, but signed by Se- nor Medina. Senor Morales. who has been appointed consul general by the provi- sional government, will make another appeal for recognition to Governor Hunt tomorrow.
 Governor Hunt has advised Secretary of State Hay of the situation and awaits further instructions from Washington. The government yesterday refused to give official recognition to Senor Morales as consul general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
RAILWAY MILEAGE IN U. S.
Compared With 1902 the Present Year
 Is About on Parity.

Chicago, December 22.-According to the Railway Age the total railway mile age of the United States on January 1, 1904 will be 2Os, s55 miles, the present year having added 5723 miles. This mileage takes into account all of the new track laid up to the last ten days of the year
 Sompared with 1902, the present year
 Compared with 1902. the present year way construction. The construction re- ported was done on 3S0 lines and in thirty-nine states and territories, in- cluding Alaska Early in the year it was shown that there were $500 miles of rail- road under construction, but labor trou- bles and financial difficulties caused some of the worinto be abandoned. A list of the number of miles and the number of lines constructed in the southern and oiffhwaetarn states fo1Iow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
TO PUSH IMPROVEMENTS.
Memorial Will Be Presented to Con
 gress to Relieve Mississippi.

Burlington, Ia, December 22-In ac- cordance with resolutions adopted at the convention of the Upper Missis- sippi River Improvement association in Davenport, la, October 21-22, Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington, la, president of the association, has appointed a committee with Gov. s. R. Vansant of St. Paul, Minn., chairman, to go to Washington and there endeavor to secure favorable action upon the me morial 70 congress, adopted by the con vention.
 The memorial sets forth the neces- sity for permanent improvements in the river so as to establish and main tain a steamship channel six feet in depth at low water from St. Anthony's falls to the mouth of the Ohio river, a distance of HOO miles, for which con- gress is asked to appropriate the sum of $15,. J0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
ACCIDENTS NUMEROUS.
Many Casualties Are Reported on the
 Southern About Selma.

Selma, December 22.-(Special. .)-Casual- ties on the Southern railroad follow fast one upon the other in this part of the country Friday the wreck at Dogwood resulted in the death of Brakeman Brown.
 Saturday Jimmie Johnson, a negro youth, jwhie stealing a ride, was knocked from the boxcar and had both legs cut off, death resulting twelve hours later. Last night John Thomas. another negro, while also stealing a ride, was side wiped by another car and so badly mashed that death relieved his sufferings at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Still another accident was the breaking of a leg by Switchman J. W. Coggins. He stepped from the engine as it was mov- ing and fell to the ground. When he att tempted to rise he found the limb was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WANTED FOR MURDER.
Two Negroes Arrested Last Night One of Them Confessed His Crime.

Two negroes were arrested here last night on charges of being wanted for murder in other places. John B. Holis- ton was arrested by Policemen Disheroon and Baker for murder in Macon, Ga The negro admits that he shot and killed a negro there several months ago. He states that he shot inc negro in the mouth. He is badly frightened and beg ged pitifully that he not be hanged.
 The other negro was Henry Taylor, who was arrested by Policemen Walker and Norrell on information furnished them. They are not certain exactly at what place he is wanted, but will secure the evidence today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
NEGRO BRUTE NOT CAUGHT.
Fiend Attempted to Assault a White
 Girl Last Night.

negro made an attempt to criminally assault a young white girl last night at Tenth street and First avenue. The girl is about 16 years old and was employed in a laundry In the city. She was return ing home from her work when the negro attacked her, dragged her into the bushes near the street and attempted to assault her. She cried out to a party of white men across the street. but none of them went to her assistance.
 The negro choked the girl and her neck was bruised by his fingers. She lived on Second avenue below Tenth street. The outrage occurred about 7:S0 o'clock. The police have not been able to procure a good description of the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
TWO OFFICIALS INDICTED.
Accused of Riot During the Press.
 feeders Strike in Chicago.

Chicago, December 22.-Two officials and three other members of the Franklin Union of Pressfeeders were indicted by the grand jury this evening, the specific charges against them being riot during the pressfeeders strike. The men indicted were Charles Woerner. president of the union; John Shea, treasurer; Frederick Kitchil, Joseph Muncher and Charles Smith.
 It was predicted that more indictments of a similar character would be voted to- morrow. Efforts on the part of the jury to secure similar evidence of violence against the officials of the street car mems union did not prove so successful. It was found difficult to secure any evil dence tending to show that officials of the union invited their men to violence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Foreigners Must Obey Orders.

Denver, Col, December 22.-British Con- sul Pearce today notified James A. Baker, the member of the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners, who is a British subject, applied to him for protec- ton allegeing that he had been unlawfully imprisoned and driven out of the Cripple Creek district by the military. that he had decided not to take up his case. The reason given is that the district is under martial law, and foreigners. as we'll as citizens must obey the orders of the mill itary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Must Get Busy.

Victor, Col, December 22.-Major Hanaylor, in command of the district during the absence of Colonel Yer beckberg, made the statement today that owing to the large number of idle men throughout the district an order would be issued next week that all those having no employment Of visible means of support would be given the alternative of going to work, leaving or going to the bull pen for an indef- nite term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Attention, National Guard.

St. Augustine, Fla. December 22.- Gen. J. Clifford Foster, president of the Florida National Guard association, sent out today a circular of information to all brigade, regimental and company commanders of the National guard of the United States calling their attention to the sixth annual convention to be held here January 20 and 2S inclusive. It is expected that five hundred National guardsmen will attend the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
SENTENCE PASSED.
Prisoners Are Disposed of In Gadsden
 City Court.

Gadsden, December -(speclal.)-The following prisoners were sentenced Sat- urday in the city court: George Patter- son, colored, grand larceny, two years POI days; Aaron Anthony colered at tempt to murder, two years, 166 days; Lum Billngsley, attempt to murder. two years, 3s6 days; Draper Pope, seduction. two years, 174 days; George Green, lar ceny. 2SO days; John White, life sentence; Henry Johnson, to be hanged on Feb ruary 5. 1904. An appeal was taken in the latter case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Found Her Mother Murdered.

Des Moines, la, December 22.- Winifried, leader of the Grau Opera company, who arrived home tonight to find that her mother had been brutally and mysteriously murdered, had been secretly married for two years to an actor lover, Walter Halbach, also oi the Grau Opera comSany. She was coming home home to tell her mother of her marriage as happy Christmas surprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Buchanan at Colon.

Colon, December 22.-William 1. Buchanan, United States minister to the republic of Panama, arrived here today on the Panama Railroad com pany's steamer Yucatan and immedi- ately took train for Panama in com pany with United States Consul Gud- ger, who came to Colon to receive the minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
ACCIDENT AT HEFLIN.
Negro Boy Run Over By Train and
 Both Legs Cut of.

Hefin, December Especial )-william Dedridge, negro boy, was run over by fast freight train on the Southern rail- way yesterday and lost both of his legs, which were cut off above the knee.
 It was necessary that an operation be performed and this was skllfully done by Dr. s. R. Wright and Dr. s. l.. Williams The boy was attempting to steal ride it is said, when the accident occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
POWER PLANT COMPLETED.
Gadsden Electric Cars Have Source of
 New Power.

Gadsden, December 2.-(Special. )-The new power plant Of the Alabama Steel and Wire company, at the steel plant, has been completed and the electric cars are new being operated by power gener- ated at the new plant, The old plant, formerly used for the car line and lights combined will now be used for the city electric light power.
 The change which has been made will be operated in this way for two months by which time the entire plant will be completed, and then all electricity for furnishing lights and operating the car line will be furnished from the power house at the steel plant.