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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
FIVE DEATHS IN CHICAGO.
Heat Is Decreased By Heavy Thunder
 Storm and Rainfall.

Chicago, July 9.-Two deaths and ten prostrations resulted from the heat to- day Tonight a heavy thunder storm sent the temperature down from ninety to seventytwo. During the storm a number of buildings were struck by lightning and three firemen were injured.
 Many basements in the business DOT tion of the city were flooded by the heavy rainfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
DEATH OF COLONEL HUNDLEY.
Prominent Alabamlan Passes Away at
 Ills Home In Huntsville.

M. Hundley, one of Huntsville's oldest and most prominent citizens, died tonight, aged "A years. He was the father of Hon. Oscar R. Hundley. ex-state senator. Colonel Hundley had resided here all his life His wife survives him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
GENERAL LoNesTREET BETTER.
Condition So Much Improved That op
 eratlon VIII Be Postponed.

Gainesville. Ga, July s.--The condition of General Longstreet is materially im- proved tonight. After returning from a visit to the general late this evening, his physician, Dr. B. P. Ham, gave out the following statement:
 General Longstreet is much better; in fact. I found his condition so much more satisfactory that we have indefinitely postponed the operation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
DR. HIoHAM RESIGNS.
Represented Methodist Publishing House, and Will Return to Ministry.

Atlanta, July s.-Rev. Dr. R. J. Big ham, book agent of the publishing house of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, with headquarters at Nashville. has re- signed and will return to this city to re- enter the ministry. III health is given as the reason for the resignation.
 Dr. Bigham was elected book agent by the general conference at Dallas last May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
BOARD OF CANCELLATION MEETS.
Agreement Is Reached on Number
 of Grievances.

wilkesbarre, Pa. July s-The board of conciliation met at Glen Summit today and reached an agreement as to . num- Der of grievances submitted from the Fifth district. The decisions will not be made public until after both sides have been advised.
 A few of the grievances which involve questions of fact could not be settled by the conciliation board, and both sides will be heard on the disputed points at the next meeting, which will be held at Pottsville on July 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Cuba Exported 5ss, 300 Tons.

Havana, July Scuba exportSS 56s 300 tons of sugar during the first six months of 1903, exceeding the exports during the same period of 1902 by 244Ooo tons. The amount on hand is estimated at s5s, 400 tons, which Is 5000 tons fewer than a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
SPENCER FOUND GUILTY.
Negro Who Shot Charles p. Mcfarland
 to Be EIectrocuted.

New York, July Civilian Spencer, tendent c. Mcfarland of the Anti-Policy Society on June 15. in a corridor of the court of general sessions today was found guilty of murder in the first degree. His plea of insanity was unavailing.
 The jury was out just 55 minues Spen- cer win be electrocuted during the third week in August or just two months after the commission of his crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
KingEdWafdAddresses Naval Off,
 Gers in Happy Vein
CLOSER RELATION DESIRED
English Ministers Also Express Their Approval of the Monroe Doctrine and Their Desire to Give
 1t Support.

London, July 9.--1nformaliy welcoming the American naval officers to England tonight, King Edward took occasion to make an emphatic declaration in favor Of closer relations between the United States and Great Britain. His majesty did not speak of an alliance or even of an under standing, but the impression was clear from his remarks that he desired that the two nations move together in the Inter ests of the peace of the world. Some of the kings ministers also took advantage of the occasion to impress on the Ameri- car officers their cordial approval of the Monroe doctrine and their desire that 1t be supported by American influence In a way which would place 1t above all criti- cism.
 Royal Welcome Extended.
 The royal welcome was extended to the American officers at Buckingham palace, where a dinner was given in their honor by King Edward. The table was deco rated with MarechHl Mel roses and golden plate from Windsor. The king commanded the most distinguished off, cers of the empire to attend and thirty six guests were present. On the kings r4ght sat Ambassador Choate and on his left Rear Admiral Cotton. Among the others present were the Prince of Wales, Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. Premier Balfour and Sir Michael Herbert.
 The king was dressed in the uniform of an admiral of the British fleet On the conclusion of tho dinner his majesty in a tactful speech expressed qualification at the acceptance of his invitation and cordially welcomed Rear Admiral Cotton and his squadron to England. He assert ed that what he said represented tho sen timent not only of himself but of the whole British people and he proposed a toast to President Roosevelt, for whom his majesty said. The entertained the highest admiration"
 Ambassador choate Responds.
 Ambassador Choate responded, and in an eloquent speech, echoed the wish of the king for the maintenance and promotion of more cordial relations between the two great EngIlsh-speaking nations.
 The king further emphasized his grati- fication by writing at the table a mes sage to President Roosevelt. in which he stated that 1t had given him the greatest pleasure to welcome the American squad ron. King Edwards cordia1ity made a great impression on the American officers who left the function convinced of the desire on the part of Great Britain to maintain the closest relations with the American republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
New Record Established.

Marion, Ind, July s.-Barney Oldfield today established a new worlds record by driving an automobile a mile on 8 half-mile track in 1:16 2-5. The previous record for a mile on a half mile track was 1;26, made by Winton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the county probate office yesterday to the following couples: A. s. Andrews and Miss Louise J. Frazier. Will H. Wells of Imogene and Miss Jessie James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
One Death at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, July s.-One death, one person rendered insane. and dozen prostrations were credited to the weather
 today. The temperature was ninety-six degrees the hottest in two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Rev. pr. Hale On Beans.

From the New York Tribune's Washing
 ton Correspondence.
 pr. Edward Everett Hale comes to Washington once year to deliver a ser- mon in the church in which he made his debut in the pulpit half a century ago. He spent part of his time during his re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Roosevelts of on Cruise.

Oystes Bay N. r.. July s-The Presi- dent and Mrs. Roosevelt left Sagamore Hill this evening on board the yacht Sylph for cruise up the Hudson. They will return to Oyster Bay some time Fri day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Frank Kramer Elrst.

Hartford, Conn.,. July s.-Frank Kramer won the ten-mile national championship at the velodrome tonight in 23:17. W. E. Tenn was second. Iver Lawson third and John Bede1l fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
NOTICE.

The firm of LowenthSl and Loveland has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Birmingham July 2, 1908.
 W. J. LOvELAND.
 H. LOWENTHAL. 7-3-st-fr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Sullivan Gets Decision.

night received the decision over Tommy Feltz in a twenty-round boxing contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Hot In St. Louls.

St. Louis July s.-Two deaths and eight prostrations from heat were reported to- day. The temperature at midnight was eighty-eight degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Hottest of the Year.

day of the year. The thermometer regis tered 90 at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Rounding Them Into Form.

From the Cornell Widow.
 Things are in bad shape" murmured the customer as he padded up the chorus girls tights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10

All kinds of cuts. Age-HeraId En graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Dainty Effects in Ladies Slippers
800

And Oxfords. In this Big Shoe Store there's a dis play of the prettiest and most popular styles you ever saw. Slippers and Oxfords that add the fin ishing touch to the pret- tiest summer gowns. We invite a call from you your exact sixe and fit in either pl a Il or patent leather for
 $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10

l.. W. Collins, commercial agent of tho Illinois Central railway, with headquar- ters at Atlanta, was in the city yester- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10

cotted cars-these and other misbcas. viors have brought the labor unions Into
 The employer has hitherto been inGif- ferent [, the alliances of lis mon, out side of his shops and of1fces. it made no not belong to the Baptist Church. or the Odd Fellows, or the Good Templars, or the AnlolgAmated-M Mutual Protective-Or- der-of-Shirks, so long as they made re- turn of labor for their wages. But it has been found that they do not make shis return. The frankly avowed object of most unions is to "do'' the em mpioyer; to give as little in labor. Hours of woik have lessened as wages have increased. And under d union tyranny no man can tell when he goes to his once, whether he will find his shops open or closed and
 The walking delegate forces his way into his premises and bosses his men as as to his own business and his own prop erty. Contracts are set aside. The prom ises of unions ere not worth the breath 1t takes to utter them. Their morals are sinking ever lower, their standards of work are deteriorating. and the refusai or employers to have anything farther 10 do do with them is the inevitable result and their own rapacity. It Is hard that the sins of the walking delegate should be visited upon the heads Of men wno are willing to work, and who are beginning to wonder how much longer they are to be held back from working; but peace If they will rid themselves and the com munity of the delegate. normal conditions will be restored and we shall be once more a free people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
APPETITES.
Druggist E. G. Fowler Explains How
 Vinol Creates a Desire for Food.

'Vinol is the greatest aid to digestion that We have ever known" said Mr. Fowler
 Tt contains all of the active, medicinal curative clements that are found in cod liver oil. without any oil or grease.
 These medicinal clements act so fa- vorably upon the stomach that this or gan obtains for itself the elements neces- sary for creating new flesh. muscle tis- sue. and for making rich. red blood.
 When the stomach acts easily and naturally, desire Is created for good. simple food. and good appetite is the sure result.
 With cod liver oil fin it's old form. the medicinal elements which it contained were unable to do their best work be. cause or the obnoxious oil that enveioped n, m.
 Now in Viaol We haze those same fued elra Gem uts separate from tne --,' .a' Nh@ "'t, and we have I tonic and tehui'i'r '.a' Is sjmp;. marvelods in its action, Ill
 Ne Want avery one n M n+rone v f., know rI '.' atout ou. NtunI h1r fl cI ea and what Il cures. te-tl nj, Viroi ts tho greatest tonic and r"hut.4rr We have avar sold.
 Lack Of app 'tte is not it4elf a dis- ease, but a S mptom of weakness show ing itself in the nerves of the stomach. which control the desire for food We guarantee Vinol will cure this weakneas { or give back your money" E. c. Fowler, Druggist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
ROOSEVELT AND THE SOUTH.
Anybody to Beat Him." Declares
 Mayor Smvth of Charleston.

Baltimore Special. cAo.,o.+o,, q q. who is attending the convention @s Mayors, was asked today the asotial souIh had any preference for the Presidential nomination, he said: .. ,,,o .ho
 "I would like very much to have the pleasure of voting again for MT. Cleve- land. , n,,.. ., ,,, .ddad have no decided preference for any can, didate. as far as l am able to ascertain
 How does MT. German stand In the South?" was asked. ., ,.,,o,,4
 MT. German has no personal acqualnt- ance with our people, and you knoW i tn1 personality of a man means great deal with us, 1t is the same with Judge Gray of Delaware. The South has no candi- date. It is anybody to beat Roosevelt. who is most cordially disliked on account of his attitude on the race question
 ..FormerIy he was popular With us, When he was in Charleston during the exposition he promised me, in the pres ence of two other gentlemen that no col ored man would be appointed to office Tn our state. He had hardly returned to Washington before he did the very thing he promised he would not do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1908.
4 sURE-ENoucH DEMOCRACY.

Tn a recent issue of The Columbus tNeb) Telegram We find some account of genuinely Democratic community. It is Democratic in theory and in practice. and We copy the following extracts:
 Twenty-Five years ago next Wednesday a hardy band of ia mers founded what Is in the northwest part of Platte County: , That part of the county Is today second to no scope of agricultural country in Nebraska At that time 1t was virgin soil. no part of it having felt the touch of the husbandman. Wondeifu has been the achievement of those colonists in a for them in providing a soil ais rich aA any on earth, eas ly tiled. Twenty five years ago not tree was to be seen in all that territory. Today nearly every quar- ter is graced by a productive orchard.
 The colonists were frugal, but they believed in living well, and a visitor had cause to complain of the hospitality accorded him. By the blessing of God and their own honest endeavors, the sur people among them. Ali are con,fortabie. Up to the time when a railroad was con- it was said that no crime against the laws of the State had ever been commit ted by members of that colony nor indeed by any other person in that territory. fact. because of the furthre fact that St. Bernard has always been a Democratic Gibraltar, and even to this day the vote In that township Is about five Democrats to one of any other political faith.
 St. Bernard's is a Catholic colony, with their own churches and schools, but the significance of the extracts we have quoted lies in the fact that these people, locating on the treeless and semi-arid soil of Nebraska have. within a quarter of q century literally fulfilled the prophecy Of Isaiah: "The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose" for, if their location was not precisely a desert. 1t was not what people would ordinarily select as a suitable location for colony. They have made a success of their experiment by the simple process of going at 1t and sticking to 1t. and working in harmony for the good of all,
 Possibly the fact that these colon!sts are all good Democrats has had some thing to do with their success. The prin- ciples of Democracy. If faithfully carried out must necessarily insure the greatest good to all. and these people appear to be carrying out those principles, not only in a party sense. but in the broader sense oi mutual benefit and mutual responsi- biiity. It is a graphic object lesson, show ing what can be done by determined ef- forts in the right direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
THE PRESIDENT AS A CRITIC.
Prominent Men Who Have Been nuthlassIv Pilloried in His Books.


 Springfield (Mass.) Republican Qnd. Rep
 It is very natural that the more ardent admirers of the President should protest against criticism of him: 1t is easily pos. sible to sympathiZe with their feeline II A President could he regarded as an in- stitution rather than a man, no one would need to be troubled; but, so long as the personal factor plays so large q part m the Presidential office, there VIII always be surly looks by a Presidents own im- mediate circle of admirers toward those who sit outside and say mean things of a great man. ,.
 In our view, MT. Roosevelt is remark able parsonage. having numerous excel last one who can fairly complain of crlti- cjsm, We have never had President who was a severer critic or other nien than Theodore Roosevelt. Several or ms rnthiessly pilloried in his books. Of President Thomas Jefferson, MT. Roose- welt has written that he was "constltu- tionalIy unable to put proper Value upon truthfulness"-and 1T that aoesn S,.n s1ei, rough, then what is harsh in one public mans Judgment of another? Again MT. Roosevelt pronounced Jefferson perhaps the most incapable executive that ever filled the Presidential chair r-wMcn was not altogether an amiable criticism;
 He called President Tyler politician of monumental littleness," and disposed of President Polk as the very sma4est President except Tyler, between caSa- ...s;a = son and Lincoln. President Monroe was ss much a failure as his predecessors. ana a harsher criticism should not s,dn be passed s9S SI,,hanan were 'doughfaces" in the Rooseveltian lexicon, and .tit repr,ess;enI, p,s.;sn, tatives of the sordid and odioIs gnaS1 goliaea1l orSa nizations of New York and Pennsyl- vania All these were themselves Presidents of the unted ovst stafss SS' oI Tonnecticut. an early Chief Justice of Gh fhe cGnhteI's, Tnited States Supreme Court. MT; Roosevelt once wrote that o nIn nis name PnoT Generai Scott was "a wholly absurd and tlatulent parsonage. . dood ar
 Every one of these men was deao, or
 ,.' oona when MT Roosevelt was % born, ana each one was entirely innocent oG;4lt of any desire to offend the c3mlnsR aa Rcnss c[l.c vt va,tian Judgments on eminent Americans of the it would aS appesg prreated eaa6 by nIs Roosevelt himself th is no Uet Iittle courtesy and 1ustlce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
NEW RURAL ROUTES.
Fifteen More to be Established in the
 Fourth District.

Ann'ston. Oct. s.-(speciaI. .)-Congress- man Sydney J. Bowie has succeeded in having fifteen new rural free delivery routes established, which will be put in operation October 15 and Novemger 2. The new routes are as follows: Clanton. 8: Hefiln, 2: Jemlson, 1; Selma. 2; Vale- grande. 1: Tyler. l. Abel. 1; Fruithufst. i; sylacauga. 8. He has six others rec commended and they will doubtless be es- tablishsd Sy January I.
 These routes make the Fourth Con- gressional District the banner district of the State in the matter of rural free mall delivery. Calhoun County leads in the District having nineteen routes. The routes are distributed in the counties ct the district as follows: Calhoun. 1s: Tal- ladega, g; Cleburne. 6: Dallas s; Chiffon. 6 Shelby. g. The amount paid carriers in the district annually is $2S,0'0 and a first class free mail delivery is furnished over 30,0 GOO farmers.
 When MT. Bowie assumed his duties as Congressman there were only four rural
 routes in the district. two at Anniston and two at Oxford. Forty-two have been es- | abolished and six prospective routes will
 bring the number up to forty-eight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
TO pRrsERvE TEE ROADS.

Under the heading "wide Tires as Road Tonics." which is very appropriate. by the way, a contemporary prints some sta- tistics gathered by the Secretary of the North Carolina Good Roads Assoclat on, Prof. J. A. Holmes. from which we make the following extracts as showing what other countries are doing:
 Tn foreign countries the subject of wide tires has received considerable attention and from the consular reports the follow ing is gathered as to the usage there: f01T na and six and one-fourth inches for loads of four and one-half tons or over.
 France-Usual width of tires four to six teen inches longer than the fore.
 Germany.For heavy loads width of at least four inches.
 switzerland-A width of one inch for each draft animal, and for heavy loads not less than six inches.
 Legislation on this subject is based on the broad proposition that broad tires preserve the road-beds and narrow ones destroy them. The proposition Is an IT, refutable one, and really proves itself. The tires used on most wagons and other NShfSASS uSru HI thC COuHtIy WHGI0 thc road-bed is not paved could hardly be expected to have any other effect than to ruin the surface of the road. Even the best gravelied road-bed must be injured by heavily loaded wagons with narrow tires. and 1t is equally plain that tires four to six inches in width have ten- dency to render the bed more smooth and compact.
 The subject of better roads is becoming vital one in almost every section, and there is hardly any one improvement that would be of more benefit or of greater economy to the rural sections of the coun- try. Its value has been so fully demon strated wherever tested that a good road system meets little opposition. The saw ing on animals and vehicles by having good roads instead of bad ones. soon pays the cost of the improvement, and the cost of keeping the roads in good repair is more than paid by the increased loads which may be hauled with less strain on stock and with less wear of vehicles. And one sure method of keeping the roads in good condition is to abolish the mar row tires which now destroy good road. beds. Of course, the narrow-tired wagons cannot be abolished at once, but there might be regulations which would result in substituting wide for narrow tires in such gradual manner that no one would be injured The wide tire Is "a road tonic." assuredly. and it will some day be universal.