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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
ALL SERVICES ARE LARGELY ATTENDED Montgomery Preachers Prepar-
 ing the Conference MIGRANTS ARE DISTURBED Efforts of the Police Are Bringing Good Results-Gray Reports on
 Recent Accident at Flat
 Top-capital Gossip.
MIGRANTS ARE DISTURBED

Montgomery December 7-(Special.)- The farewell services held in the va rious Methodist churches of Montgomery Sunday were very largely attended. By farewell services, it is meant the last Sunday before the converting of the an- nual conference. All of the ministers of the conference leave their churches for the conference not knowing what is to be their charge for the next year until the appointments are announced by the bishop.
 The seventy-first session of the Alabama conference is to convene in Pensacola, Fla, next Wednesday. This conference embraces all the South Alabama churches, the line between the Alabama and North Alabama reaching across the state just north of Opelika on the east to few miles south of Tuscaloosa on the west. It also embraces the Pensa- cola and Mariana districts in Florida. Probably some three hundred ministers and laymen will attend. Bishop Candler will preside, and it is expected that the Rev. Dr. J. M Mason will be reelected as secretary. He has served in this posi- tion for manly years.
 Montgomery will send a long list of delegates, including the Rev. A. l.. An drews, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church; the Rev J. A. Rice, pastor of the Court Street Methodist church; the Rev. J. H. James, pastor of the Perry Street Methodist church. the Rev. J. T. Mangum, pastor of the Clayton Street Methodist church; the Rev b. c. Nave, pastor of the Nest End Methodist church: the Rev. Frank Seay, pastor of the Highland Park Methodist church; the Rev. J. S. Frazer. presiding elder of the Montgomery district, and Judge William H. Thomas, lay delegate.
 It is not now thought that Montgomery will make a bid for the removal of the Southern University from Greensboro to this city until the annual conference of 1904
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Police Get Busy.

The Montgomery police have gotten "move on" themselves within the past few days and they are beginning the en- forcement of some recently neglected laws. Chief of these is the vagrancy law. Several persons have been arrested with in the past few days on charges of va grancy. Most of these have been women who run establishments under the sign of "dressmakers."
 Another law being enforced is the clear ing of the sidewalks of all a.~icles of mer- chandise which heretofore have been dumped from the drays and frequently al- lowed to block the streets for whole day.
 With the strict enforcement of these laws and the Sunday law the Capitol City Is becoming a model for the anti-sporting class,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
EIks' Memorial.

The Montgomery lodge of Elks were given a treat extraordinary at the annual memorial service held yesterday after noon Howard Kyle. the talented young actor, who Is starring in Rosemary this season, was in the city and by special request he made a beautiful talk at the service
 The following programme was rendered at the service:
 Opening ode-Choir and lodge.
 Prayer-Dr. J. A. Rice.
 Chorus ''The Radiant Morn Hath Pass ed Away" Woodward)-Choir of St. Johns church.
 In Memoriam-Hon. s. H. Dent.
 Violin solo, "Reverie" Vieuxtemps)-- Carolyn J. Kohn.
 Recitation, 'The City of the Light" (Adter)-Miss Rutson Hatchett
 Chorus, Turn Thy Face from My Sins" (Storer)--Choir of St. Johns church.
 Good of the Order-Hon. J. B. Gaston. America-Choir, lodge and audience. Benediction-Dr. J. A. Rice.
 During the past year the local lodge lost the following members by death; Ar thur l.. Jones, w. c. Bibb, Charles L. Jenks, and w. E. Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Social and Personal.

Dr. and Mrs. w. l.. Taylor gave fur mace party tonight complimentary to their guests. Miss Annie l.. and Miss Matte Thornton, Miss Zole Horn, Miss Erline White and Miss Marie Jefferson of Me ridian. There was about twenty young people in the party. After visiting sev- eral furnaces, they went to the home of Miss Eva Crook where a delightful chaf- ing dish party was rendered them.
 Perry Brown and Cecil Jones of Jasper are visiting friends in the city.
 MT. and Mrs. F. M. Johnson returned last night from two weeks bridal trip to North Carolina and are at home to their friends at their home on Second avenue. MT. Johnson is Bessemer's eff ficient and popular postmaster.
 G. B. Langstaff of Paducah. Ky, was one of the Grand's arrivals today.
 Attorney Walter s. Smith has returned from trip to Livingston where he has been engaged in some legal business.
 G. M Keshbray and Fred A. Bangs of Buffalo are in the Marvel City looking after some business interests.
 Dr. J. G. Donald of Aubrey is the guest of Bessemer relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
STATE COMPANY
 WINS THE FIGHT Contest Over Fertilizer Brands
 Settled at Montgomery THE COMMISSION MEETS
Cases in Which Railroads and Shippers Are Interested Are Decided-Cap- tain Forbes Will Contest
 the Cavalry Election.

Montgomery, December 7-(speciai)- The fight between the Virginia Carolina Chemical company and the Alabama Chemical company as to the use of the word Alabama" in the branding of a grade of fertilizer was today decided in favor of the Alabama company
 Commissioner Poole, in making his de- cision, holds that no company car assume absolute control of a name of a state in the manufacture of a brand of fertilizer. The recent legislature enacted a law reg ulating the manufacture and sale of com mercial fertilizers to protect the farmer from bogus grades. This law provides that no two grades shall have the same brand.
 For several years the Virginia Carolina company has been manufacturing several grades. using the word Alabama in the brand Recently the Alabama company entered the field, establishing a very large plant here. They also used Alabama" in several of their brands and to this the old company demurred.
 The case affects beth Alabama and Georgia dealers. and while Commissioner Poole decides favorably to the home con- eern, it is here understood that Commls- sioner Stevens, of Georgia, takes the re- verse stand. The official order is as fol- lows:
 ''In the matter of the protest of tho Virginia Chemical company, to the regis tration by the Alabama Chemical com pany of the following brands of fertiliz- CTS under the statutes in such cases, made and provided: Alabama High Grade Guano.
 Alabama State Grange Guano,
 Alabama State Standard Guano.
 Alabama Cotton and Corn Fertilizer,
 Alabama Pride,
 Alabama Home Fertilizer,
 Alabama I X l. Potash Acid,
 Alabama Potash Compound.
 Alabama Acid Phosphate, Georgia Cotton Boil Guano,
 South Sea Soluble Guano "It is ordered upon consideration of said protest and the arguments of the par ties that said protest is not well taken as to the following brands; Alabama Home Fertilizer,
 Alabama Cotton and Corn Fertilizer, Alabama Potash Compound,
 Alabama Acid Phosphate
 Alabama H. c. Guano
 And it is further ordered that the said Alabama Chemical company is hereby en- titled to register said brands last named in this office And as to said other brands the protest is well taken.
 R. R. POOLE Commissioner of Agriculture and Indus tries.'
 Commissioner Poole's decision Is here regarded as one which invites foreign in- dependent concerns. The name of the state can be used in any brand. provided other wording will not cause conflict with a brand already being manufactured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Railroad Commission.

The railroad commission of Alabama was in regular monthly session today President John V. Smith and Associate Commissioner Sanders were present, Com missioner Tunstall not being able to reach the city until tonight.
 Several matters of importance were be- fore the commission for consideration, and upon adjournment of the session 1t is ex- pected that some interesting decisions will be announced.
 commission were Manager Moody and Agent Hammon of the Car Service asso- citation; Charles R. Capps. general freight agent of the Seaboard Airline; R. D. Steiner, attorney for the Seaboard, and George w Jones. assistant district attor- ney for the Louisville and Nashville.
 The commission acted upon the follow ing cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

Grand total ....... .$624 503 f46 $605,2S6. 990
 Following are the principal items in the several departments in which there are important increases or decreases as com pared with appropriations of 1904 which appropriations however do not include deficiency, and those for miscellaneous ob- 5ccts:
 Legislative-Salaries and expenses, in crease sl450O0; public printing, etc, de- crease S155,000
 Executive proper-Salaries and eXpendi- lures. increase $S400.
 State Standardization intercourse, increase $319 900; permanent annual ap- propriations. decrease $627, 000
 Treasury department-Pubic works in- crease $4.7OO0OO; miscellaneous, increase s1,00O,0
 District of Columbia-Increase $4,14S,000
 War department-Military establish ment, increase $2. .596. GOO; public works. in- crease $15.00O,0O0; miscellaneous, decrease $1, GOO. .O00
 Navy department-Salaries and eXpen- ses increase $300,000; naval establishment, S1600O, 900; public works, increase s4,000, GOO. Interior epartment-Pensions, decrease s1, ,695, 900; public works. increase $2S4 0o0: permanent annual appropriations, increase s2, 000,000
 Agricultural department-Salaries and expenses, increase $75l,O000.
 Department of commerce and labor Salaries and expenses, increase $1,125,000; public works, increase $3,675, J0o; miscel- Ianeous, increase 8, ,295,00o
 Department of justice-Publc works, n- crease $l75.0OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Social and Personal.

w. H. Gilbert of St. Louis Is in the Steel City looking after business inter- ests.
 A. Higgins of Chicago is visiting friends in the city.
 W. s. Odell of Savannah is in the city. w. O. Ellis of Montgomery spent few hours in the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
THE MARSHALL HAY FARM.
GALLlON ALA

 Growers and Dealers in Johnson Grass
 Hay. We conduct one of the Mrgest hay farms in this section. therefore can furnish hay at all seasons of the year. Write for quotations. Our warehouse is so situated that we can make prompt shipment of all orders.
 Prompt attention given to all corre- spondence 12-S-eod.1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
UNCLE SAM NEEDS B|G SUM OF MONEY Shaw States Appropriations Needed for Coming Year LARGE INCREASE SHOWN Appropriations Asked for Aggregate $e24,5o2, ,146 Against $589, ,189,112
 In 1eo3--Treasury Depart
 ment Leads List.
LARGE INCREASE SHOWN

Washington, December 1.-The secretary of the treasury today transmitted to con- Gress the estimates of appropriations re- quired by the government for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1905. The appropria- tions asked for aggregate $624,5 ,146 against s5S9, 1S9. 112 asked for in the year 1903. The present estimates and the ap- propriations under each head for 1904 are recapitulated as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

escaped from the state prison last Satur- day night Gimores sentence would have expired Sunday night but there Is a state charge against him. He knew that he would have to face the courts again when he was released and when he saw a chance to regain his liberty he took advantage of 1t. It Is thought that he slipped by one of the guards and made his escape by crawling over the fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 90. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 3l. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled ..Winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information. etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 617.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

filling the pltce of MT. Rodgers. VIII confined to the hospital from the efE| of injuries received In an explosion Flat Top a few days ago.
 w. B. Shed, postmaster of Adamsv was in the city a few hours today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surgeon

Three-fourthe 0, the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis.
 Gonorrhoea, Gleet,
 Structure, l. ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
For Stomach, Liver and Bowels.

Laxo Pills are a mild, gentle and reli- able laxative. designed to promote the healthy and normal action of the stom- ach. liver and bowels. and to correct habitual constipation. Druggists. % cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

BLANK BookS-Largest stock car ried. We also make to order promptly specially ruled books of all kinds.
 ROBERTS & SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Alabama Clerk Resinns.

Washington. December 7.-(Special)- J. T. F. Schumacher of Alabama. clerk in the war department. has resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

will not only save pu distressing pain and valuable time. b will cost you less money. There is ala a satisfaction .n knowing that the very pest possible treat ment is being given tC you by compe tent physician who mas experience in such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. \ have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham and 1 am therefore known to a great many. But t you are not acquainted with me. l re-
 sr you. with permission. to First Ma tionai bank. Alabama National bank Jefferson County SavinK-<Abank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to- AEesponsi- billty for my contracts c$ Bay pa- tients by mail treatmeS 70 for prices and terms.
 l do not use large a s and false statements to aSs stients which merit has failed to IL you fail to be cslrsd by such " ods. give me a call and get we'll ~
 Address or call at Eoose lO12 and 1914 new First National Bank Hiding. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street Take the elevator.
 'n. dfice Hours: 5:30 a. m. to 5:3p D. m ives Ral 10 c m to 1 m At1si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Personal and General.

George B. Randolph. formerly chief clerk in the office of w. l.. Rodgers. su- perintendent of mines for the stata. is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

Don't neglect catarrh. for 1t lead consumption. Hoods Sarsaparilla win you. Take 1t now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Football Team Preparing.

The Bessemer high school football team is getting in shape to meet the Birming- lam high school team at West End park. Birmingham, tomorrow afternoon. Last Monday the Birmingham boys defeated the Marvel City aggregation by a score of 16 to 0, but since that time the Bes- semerites have been doing some hard training and they say that they will give the Birmingham boys "a run for their money" Prior to the last game the team had no coaching and very little practice, but for the past week the boys have been putting in some hard work and are con- fident that there will be material change in the score in tomorrow's game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Ask That

ADVERTISEMENTS ts have requested the S
 allow the contractor, M&aN of Mobile. the 10 per cen's H about ss500. retained by tie V through the sinking of dres by Moore. who had contractedo the bar in Mobile harbor.
 In the event of a favorable other dredge could be secured tree weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
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 AND = OTHERS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
PRATT CITY WILL
 DEEPEN ITS WELL
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO SINK ARTISAN SHAFT POO FEET IN ORDER TO MEET INCREASED DEMANDS FOR WATER.

Pratt City December 7.-(Special)- Preparations are being made to sink one of the artesian wells, which furnishes the city's water supply, 200 feet deeper. The water is pumped from two wells, one s52 feet and the other 2SO feet deep. Ow- ing to the fact that the city is extending 1500 feet of additional water mains in West End. it was deemed expedient to sink one of the wells in order to increase the water supply.
 The capacity of the water plant at the present time is 450 gallons a minute. The water is pumped from the wells into the cistern, which has a capacity of 100000 gallons from there it is pumped into the standpipe, with capacity of 87,0O0 gall Ions.
 The capacity of the wells is sufficent to furnish the present needs but as Pratt City is making such rapid strides for ward the city officials thought 1t wise to begin the work of enlarging the plant.
 The city owns it's water works and is now beginning to realize handsome profits from the investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
PRIMARY FAVORED
 BY EASEMENTS Politicians are Figuring on Next
 Years Elections CLERKS TO HOLD MEETING 1t Is Probable That Question of Sign ing Contract for Ensuing Year
 With Merchants Will
 Be Considered.
CLERKS TO HOLD MEETIN

Bessemer, December 7.-(Special. )-Pol- itical observers of Bessemer say that the sentiment of the people in their portion of the county is favorable to q primary for the election of county officers next year. It is stated that the people are in favor of a convention for the nomination of members to the legislature and a move ment is on foot in this city as well as in other towns of the county, to have con vention three years hence to name the Jefferson county delegation to the legis- lature.
 Bessemer has not forgotten the bad to have received at the hands of the last legislature. Politicians say that a strong and determined effort will be made 10 secure a county convention to nominate the legislators at the next time they are to be named.
 A careful canvass of number of po- litical leaders fails to develop any con vention sentiment. It does appear, how- ever, that the consensus of opinion is that an early primary is preferable
 Another argument being advanced against the convention plan is that Bes- semer will have a number of local can didates for Bessemer offices These places are: Judge of the city court clerk of the city court, solicitor of the city court, and judge of the inferior court. The candi- dates as well as the people, are in favor of having primary to fill these offices, hence county convention would conflict with the city primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Clerks Will Meet.

The Clerks Protective association will hold a meeting in it's hall tomorrow night for the purpose of considering some inn portant matters. It is understood that the question of signing a contract for the ensuing year will be discussed. The pres ent contract expires on December 16 The merchants and clerks have each held sev- eral meetings for the purpose of reaching some agreement. but so far they have failed to harmonize matters in such a degree as to renew the contract for next year. The clerks are contending for shorter hours and some additional holi- daVs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Pipe Bursts.

Work was suspended at No. 3 today on account of a pipe bursting last night. The break will be repaired today and it Is thought that by tomorrow the mine will again resume on full time. No. 3 mine has been making q splendid record during the past month. The electrical haulage system is proving to be de- cded success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08
Convict Escar

Lon Gilmore. colored, county convict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-08

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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-23
EI domingo hubO un meeting
ObrGrO en- Ia plaza de San Jose
Sc pronunciaron varios discursos Y
fue acuerdo Celebrar otro mee-
ting en- la plaza "BaIdorioty" Y
abs tenerse de asistir los feste-
jos que Sc proYectan para reci-
bir al Gobernador.

SegUn Sc habia anunciado oportuna-
mente, los obreros de SLa Federation
Libre2, despues de verificar una Asam-
blea magma en- ell local de la <Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor realizaron
en- la tarde del domingo y en- la plaza de
San Jose un brillante meeting p6blico
continuation de varios que hasta la
fecha han celebrado en- las plazas de
San Juan, Y de los barrios extramu-
ros, con ell fin de protestar de las pro
pagandas que en- parte de la prensa y
ante ell gobierno de Washington, efec-
tuan ell Gobernador Mr. Hunt va
rios continentales del Conceio Eiecu
two Y oficinas p1blicas.
Numerosa concurrencia, que pasaba
de mil personas, aplaudia los discur-
SOS de los oradores obreros, los seno-
res Romero, Stores, Rodriguez, y
otros honrados trabajadores cuyos
nombres sentimos no recordar, q. trata
ron con sencill6z Y en- ell lenguaje per-
suasivo las principales cuestiones eco
n6micas que hoy Sc debaten.
Ell joven don Manuel Aldea ocupo
la tribuna rebati6 cen l6gica mesu-
rada discreta las informaciones de
los propagandistas de la prosperidad
present6 la situaci6n del pals tai como
hoy Sc encuentra, y recibi6 aplausos
de las multitudes.
Ell elocuente orador obrero don Eu-
genio Sanchez Lopez, cerr6 ell NEE
ting, y a las Z los obreros Sc disolyian
con ell mayor 6rden.
Un grupo de policfas, con ell capi-
tan senor Cabrera y cabos senores
Schetini Y Carballeira 4 su frente, vi
gilaban ell 6rden.
Podemos asegurar que rein6 ALSO
luta correction en- Ell meeting referidc,
ademas Sc lego ell acuerdo tornado
en- Asamblea, de que los obreros Sc
abstengan de tomar parte en- los feste-
Jos que Sc preparan al Gobernador.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-09-23

Pablo Abadia, diez dias de arresto.
Salvador Gonzalez, por hurto de uu
chaqueton, cuarenta dfas de arresto
Jose Sevilla, por alterar la paz, dos
dollars de multa y setenta y cinco cen
tayos de costas, que pago.
Alfonso Flores, por agredir & Este
ban Maldonado, sesenta dfas de
arresto.
Manuel Valdez, por aIterar la paz
Y agredir 4 Tomas Torres, treinta dfas
de arresto.
Jacinto Febre, por alterar Ia paz,
- de muIta pas6 al Dep6sito 4 SUI
frir diez dfas de arresto, obligado por
la bruieria que tiene.
Francisco Serrano, por alterar Ia
paz y desobedecer al policfa Carreras,
treinta dlas en- ell Dep6sito municipal,
Dos iuicios por alterar la paz en- que
fueron absueltos los acusados.