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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, June 6.-(Special 1.-The past week has been a notably brilliant one for Tuscaloosa, it being the commence ment of the University of Alabama. The mere mention of this fact suffices, for this always means the gathering of Ala bamas most prominent sons and her most beautiful women The past week has been no exception, for Tuscaloosa never entertained a greater number of distinguished men or more lovely women. who gathered here to do homage to this grand old institution, the pride of every Alabamian.
 The german given Thursday evening by the Sigma Nu fraternity marked the be- ginning of the commencement festivities and there could have been no more bril- liant beginning than this. The evening proved one of the most delightful events ever given here. The german was led in capital style by MT. George w. Andrews, who was gracefully assisted by Miss Sadie Hester
 The next social event was the german given by the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, in the Elk's hall Friday evening. The members of this fraternity proved them selves royal hosts. The hall was beau- tifully decorated In the fraternity colors, pale blue and white. MT. Edgar L. Clarkson was the leader and he intro duced a number of pretty figures with the assistance of Miss Abbie Fitch Searcy, who was daintily gowned in white Silk with blue ribbons There were about fifty couples present at both of the dances, the visiting young ladies being much in evidence.
 The presidents reception was given at the presidents mansion Monday evening. The elegant residence was beautifully decorated throughout for the occasion and delicious frappe was served by number of young ladies' President Aber- erombie, who is greatly beloved by every citizen of Tuscaloosa, was ably assisted in receiving by the members of the fac- ulty. together with their wives.
 The commencement hop, which for the past seventy-two years has been the most important social function of the commencements, was given in the mess hall Wednesday evening and If possible this one exceeded in brilliance any ever given in the history of the institution. The hall was beautifully and elaborately decorated in the college colors. crimson and white, the beauty of which was added to by the scores of elegantly gowned young women. There were about seventy-five couples in attendance, there being fair representatives from almost every town In Alabama, besides many from ,he adjoining states.
 The L. T. Els gave their commence ment german Tuesday evening in the city hall and it rivalled in elegance those giv-. en by the university boys. The hall was artisticaily decorated in royal purple and white, the club colors There were forty seven couples present and the cotillon was beautifully conducted by MT. ", Hugo Friedman, assisted by Miss Do-, rothy Manual
 Miss Carolyn Hunt of Columbus. Ga. Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Harry C. Calvin.
 Miss Bertha Prowell of Birmingham. is visiting Miss Sadie Hester.
 Mrs. T. C. Greene end Miss Mary
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From the Independent.
 Those of us who fish in a fair, we'll bred and reasonable way, for purpose or recreation and as means of increasing the table pleasures of ourselves or our friends, may well regret the apparently unaIterable decree which gives to all those who fish, under the spur of any motive good, bad or indifferent-the names of fishermen. We certainly have nothing in common with those who fish for liveli- hood, unless it be desire to catch fish.
 We have, in point of fact, no closer re- lationship than this with the murderously inclined, whose only motive In fishing Is 4o make large catches, and whose sole pleasure in the pursuit is the qualification of greedy propensity. Nevertheless we' and those with whom we have so little sympathy, are by sort of unavoidable law of grayitation classed together in the same fraternity and called fishermen.
 At this season, when the activities of genteel fishing usually begin, 1t is fitting that a word should be spoken that may not only rebound to our comfort and sat isfaction, but may guard us against temp
 
 fishermen.
 We who claim to represent the highest fishing aspirations are sometimes Inclined to complain on days when the fish refuse to bite. There can be no worse exhibition than this of an entire misconception of a wise arrangement for our benefit. We should always remember that we have about us on every side thousands of those who claim membership In the fishing fra ternity because, in a way, they love to fish. when the fish bite-and only then. These are contented only when capture is constant. and their only conception of the pleasures of fishing rests upon unin- .terrupted slaughter If we reflect for a moment upon the consequences of turning an army of fishermen like these loose upon fish that would bite every day and every hour, we shall see how nicely the vicissitudes of fishing have been adjusted and how precisely and usefully the fatal attack of discouraging bad luck selects its victims. If on days when we catch few or no fish we feel symptoms of dlsappoint- ment these should immediately give away to satisfaction when we remember how many spurious and discouraged fishermen are spending their time in hammocks or under trees or on golf fields instead of with fishing outfits, solely on account of just such unfavorable days. Me have no assurance that if fish could be easily taken at all times the fishing waters with in our reach would not be depopulated- a horrible thing to contemplate. Let it not be said that such considerations as these savor of uncharitableness and self ishness on our part. We are only recog- nizing the doctrine Of the survival of the fittest as applied to fishermen. and claim ing that these fttest' should have the best chance
 Occasionally weak attempts have been made to classify the best of this fraterni- ty under the name of anglers. or some title of that knid but such efforts have always failed. Even I:aak Walton could not change the current of human thought
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returned from a visit to MT. Cullis old home in Illinois.
 Mrs. George Turrentine and son are visiting relatives in Rome, Ga.
 Mrs. J. T. Green has returned from visit to her son In Birmingham.
 Master Bernard Herzberg entertained his little friends with a birthday party at the home of his parents, Col. and Mrs. L. l.. Herzberg on Forest avenue, and most delightful time was had by all the little ones present
 Miss Marion Heidt left Tuesday for her home in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. W. M Meeks has returned to her home In Coats Bend after a visit to the family of her son. Chas. D. Meeks on Fifth street.
 Miss Ethel Simpson of Wyeth City vis- ited friends in Gadsden this week.
 Miss Mary Martin who has been att tending Converse college at Spartanburg, S. C., has returned home.
 MT. Will Gwin and Miss Mary Lou Heath were married at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs c. E. Heath on Fifth street at 11:3O o'clock Thursday morning. Both are well known and pop ular young people of Gadsden and have many friends who wish them much hap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
A WORD TO FISHERMEN.
BY GROVER CLEVELAND.

by calling his immortal book 'The Com pleat Angler" So 1t seems, however much those who fish differ In social standing, in disposition and character, In motive and ambition, and even in mode of operation, all must abide. to the end of the chapter, in the contemplation of the outside world, within the brotherhood called Fisher men" Happily however this grouping of incongruous clements under a common name does not prevent those of us who properly appreciate the importance of upholding the respectaDhty of decent from coming to an agreement concerning certain causes of congratulation and cer- tain rules of conduct.
 What has been said naturally leads to the suggestion that consistency requires those of us who are right-minded fisher men to reasonably limit ourselves as to the number of fish we should take on fav orabe days. On no account should edible fish be caught In such quantity as to be wasted By restraining ourselves in this matter we discourage in our own natures the growth of greed, we prevent wicked waste we make it easier for us to bear the fall between what we may determine upon decent good luck and bad luck or no luck and we make ourselves at all points better men and better fishermen.
 We ought not to forget these things as we enter upon the pleasures of our sum mers fishing. But in. any event let us take with us when we go out good tackle. good bait and plenty of patience. If the wind Is in the south or west. so much the bet ter, but let's go, wherever the wind may be. If we catch fish we shall add zest to our recreation If we catch none we shall still have the outing and the recreation more heathfu and more enjoyable than can be gained in any other way.
 Princeton, N. J.
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eADsDEN.

Gadsden, June 6.-(Special) )-Miss Sallle Stevenson of Atlanta, is visiting her brother, w. w. Stevenson on Chestnut street.
 Miss Susie Dunlap who has been at tending school at Abingdon, Va. has re- turned home.
 Mrs. J. l.. Roper and little son are vis- ting her parents in Atlanta.
 J. H. Henry. representing the Chatta- nooga News was in Gadsden several days this week.
 Mrs. G. B. Sharp is visiting in Cave Springs Ga.
 Prof. W. E. Striplin and wife gave a reception to the graduating class Tues day night at their home on Fifth street which was; a most enjoyable affair. The graduates of 1903 and large number of old graduates and the board of educa- tion were present
 Miss Willie Whisenant, a charming young lady of Atlanta. Is the guest of the family of Mir w. w. Stevenson on Chest nut street.
 Messrs. shalliday & Barr of Chattanoo- ga, have opened up bakery on Broad street.
 Mir. w G. Broadway of Birmingham, was in Gadsden this week.
 MT. Will Hagin has returned from Hot Springs. where he has been for several weeks
 MT. and Mrs. J. J. Shannon left Mon- day for Birmingham with their little daughter, Leola who has been quite i'll for some time.
 Mrs. Nell Fowler Reynolds, who has been the guest of Misses Randall on Walnut street, has returned to her home in Aberdeen Miss
 Mrs w. Gold and children of Shreve- port. have arrived in Gadsden to join Mir Gold and will in future reside here.
 Mrs w. G. Broadway and daughter. Miss Mattie, who have been the guest of Capt. and Mrs. James T. Brooks. have
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returned to their home in Birmingham.
 Father s. ODonall of Birmingham, said mass at the Catholic church Sunday and spent several days with friends here this week.
 Mrs. W. T. Cox has gone to Hot Springs, Ark, to join MT. Cox, who is in poor health.
 MT. and Mrs. Adoph Ullman of Brook lyn, N. Y, have announced the betrothal Of their daughter. Rosie, to MT Maurice Goldberg. MT. and Mrs. Gilman resided in Gadsden at one time and MT. ullman was one of the leading merchants of the city.
 A protracted meeting began at the Methodist church Sunday and will con- tinue for two weeks.
 MT. King Riddle has returned from At lanta, where he had his eyes treated by a specialist in that city.
 MT. Robert Dunlap spent several days in Chattanooga this week.
 Mrs. Jennie Hoslxins and Mrs Mary Caperton of Jackson county are the guests of the family of MT. R. A. D. Dunlap on Fifth street.
 Mrs. M. J. Holingsworth returned Thursday from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. c. George at Galveston, Texas.
 MT. P E. Culli, wife and children have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
EXCURSION RATES
To AsheviIIe, N. C.. and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Asheville N. C.. June 1lth. 18th. 18th. with final limit June 24th. 190s at rate of one first-cass fare. plus twen- ty-fve cents. account Southern Student Conference. Y. NJ. c. A.
 For sleeping car reservation and detail- ed information apply passenger office, Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 617.
 J. C. LUSK.
 District Passenger Agent.
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Spring water free. Pure and healthful. Further in. formation apply to Rates Transfer Co.,, 1910 Morris Ave Both phone 472.
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1913 Second Avenue 1915.
WASH GOODS

WAoF1 1OODo-
 A beautiful assortment Batiste, in invisible stripe and pretty col ors, worth 20c, at 12H2c.
 Embroidery Swiss, in fancy col DTS and black at 19c.
 French Organdies, 35e yard.
 Dress Batiste in all shades at 1oc.
 A pretty line of Linens in stripes and plain, at 25c yard. READY-To-WEAR DEP'T-
 White Embroidery and tucked Lawn Waist, with mandolin sleeves, excellent value for 9se.
 White Lawn Waist, allover em- broidery front, side open, very full sleeves, regular $225 Waist, $1.49.
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EuTAW.


 Eutaw June 6.-(special. )--The dance Miss Kate Cross. Miss Rodgers. Miss Cora Cross. Mrs. Charles Hays, Mrs. John Mckinley. The chaper- ones were MT. and Mrs. John Mc- Kinley. MT. and Mrs. Charles Hays, Mrs. Annie Perrin and Mrs. Bessie Lightfoot, MT. Charles Webb. MT. French Cross, here Monday night was a great success; The following attended, Miss Annie Per rin, Miss Bessie Barnes, Miss Bessie Me Lemore, Miss Martha Campbell, Miss Jamie Coleman, Miss Minnie Eatman, Walter Tarr Roland Steele. Wallace Wheeler, MT. j. D. Steele, MT. Toin Eat man, Mir John Mcqueen, MT. John Tay- Tor MT. Mat Wheeler, MT. Harry Kirk sey MT. Gorden Hardness, MT. Bordan Campbell, MT. c. A. Kettles. Mir. R. Mohley, MT. Charles Hays. Erskin Me Kinley. Mir. E. A. Pippin. Miss Julia and Marie Byrd were unable to attend on account of the illness of their father. Dr. Alex Byrd.
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LACE AND EMBROIDERY

All Swiss and Nainsook Embroid- cry, from to 8 inches wide, at 1oS to 25c yard.
 Normandy Val Bands, full line popular widths, regular $100 per dozen, Monday at 75c per dozen. Swiss and Hamburg Embroidery, Is to 20 inches wide, for corset GOV CTS, 45c yard.
 Black Chantilly and Yoke Bands, from to inches wide, 12Lac to 35c yard.
 Val. Lace for Monday only 71ac bolt.
 A full line of round Mesh Vals., with Insertion to match, $1.0o to S4.oo bolt
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READY-To-wEAR DEP'T-


 Very sheer Batiste Waist, with cluster tucks and broad tucks, vest effect, excellent value for $2.39. Black Voile Skirt, pannel front, large tucks and taffeta bands, a $16.00 Skirt for $12oo.
 Black Lightweight cloth Skirt, elaborately trimmed in broad tucks, a genuine bargain for $6.50. Long White Kimona, with colored border, regular $1.39, for Monday 9Sc.
 Dressing Sacques, in white and colors, with sailor collars, full sleeves; special, soc.
 White Kimona, with tucked yoke, colored border, regular $1.35, now 89c.
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Ally wire wrapped garden hose at 12c per foot at s. Spiro's.

1000 copies 5O-cent Sheet Music at 5 cents per copy Monday only. T. Williams, 2OO7 siecond avenue.
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piness They left immediately on a bridal tour to southern points They will re- side in Gadsden. sis
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
COMPANY ASKED
TO PAY FOR DAMAGES

P. ". Dutton, Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department. has forwarded TO the
District Commissioners the report Of
Foreman q. A. Kreamer. Of Engine Com
Pany, No. 8, relative to the collision be
tween the apparatus Of that company and
car 231, Of the CAPITAL Traction COMPANY
on the evening Of January 28. According
10 the report. il appears that the acct
dent was due to the negligence Of the
moto-zf=n on the car. Chief Dutton asks
that the matter be laid before the Of
dciaIs OF the Capital Traction Company,
and that they be requested to bear the
expense Of repairs to the engine which
was injured
Chief Dutton cognmends Fireman John
Daily for bravery and good Judgment at
the scene Of the collision. and requests
that he be advanced four numbers in
line of promotion as a reward for his
conduct.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
CANADIAN TRADE
CONTINUES ACTIVE
Business at Quebec and Montreal Re-
ported Good.

According TO dispatches TO "Dun's Re
view" the week has been quiet at ST.
John, some houses reporting liberal or
ders. but mainly for future delivery. and
the movement Of merchandise Is light.
Ocean 5reights continue low, although
coasting rates are firm.
Trade at Quebec continues good. and
spring orders come in freely. Maturing
paper is promptly met.
Montreal reports a good wholesale
movement for January. Groceries are
not active, some OF the larger houses be-
ing still engaged on annual balances. but
business in hardware has opened earlier
than usual. with especially heavy de
.mand for metals and paints.
Spring dry goods move briskly, shoe
factories are busy and collections are
prompt Wholesale trade is moderately
active at Toronto. and travellers orders
for spring goods are larger than at this
period last year, with prospects excel
lent. Payments are satisfactory
Little change has occurred in the stu
alton at Vancouver. Wholesalers report
January trade in excess Of last year $,
and prospects favorable Retail trade Is
quiet in most lines. and collections are
fair
The Washington times., 1903-02-01

1902
1903
FIRST OF THIS SEASONS
CUBAN. SUGAR ARRIVES
Planters Holding Back in Anticipation
Of Reciprocity Treaty.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2i-The first
shipment Of raw sugar Of this year s
crop from Cuba is being discharged at
the McCahan Sugar Refinery from the
British steamship King GruHyd Sew
eral thousand tons of the product came
from the north side of Cuba. where a
number OF plantations and cane mills
are located.
1t is estimated that there VIII be l.
OO0,000 tons OF sugar for export from
Cuba this season, the greater part Of
which VIII be shipped to Philadelphia
and New York. This means a gain over
last year Of over 100. 600 tons. The stock
Of raw sugar on hand at the present
time in Baltimore, New York. PhjIa-
delphia and Boston is about $500 IONS.
as compared with 1912 tons at the same
time last year.
1t is reported that Cuban planters
are not selling their crop freely. as they
are holding back as much as possible
TO obtain the benefit Of the reciprocity
treaty when passed
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
GIRLS WON THE DEBATE.

= public debate was held Friday night
in The Temple Baptist Church, under the
auspices Of the Young Mems League. The
subject under discussion was Resolved.
That Capital Punishment Should Be
Abolished the affirmative side of the
question being upheld by The Misses Bes-
sic Whiford Clara Chase, and Alma
Jones, while the negative view was
maintained by MessTs William Mason.
Percy Gates. and William Richards. The
judges of the debate, Rev. DR.. J. J.
Muir, William r. 6. Curtis. and Harry
johnson, rendered decision in favor OF
the young ladies'.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
IMPROVEMENT GENERAL
IN RAILROAD EARNINGS
Loss on Few Granger Roads Reporting
Is Small.

Gross earnings Of all railroads in the
United States reporting for January TO
date are 50, 002. 1862, a gain OF 81 per
cent over last year aud 17.9 per cent
over 1901
There IS an Improvement all along the
line compared with the earlier returns
for the month.
Earnings are larger than last year, and
Indicate a heavier tonnage movement.
The loss on the few granger roads re
porting is small and less than it was
for the earlier part Of the month. These
same roads reported a loss in Deem
Der. but the larger granger roads so far
reporting for that month show an in
crease in earnings compared with both
preceding years. On all other classes Of
roads but grangers there is q very uni
form gain in earnings reported.
Earnings Of all United States roads
reporting for January TO date are given
below. compared with last year.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
WABASH OUTGENERALS
B. & 0. OBSTRUCTION
Lumber Company Supplies
Connecting Link by Rail.

PARSONS, W. Va. Jan. 31.-ft was as
ceTtained last night that those back of
the plans of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to prevent the extension of the
Wabash system in West Virginia and to
make impossible a through line from
Pittsburg have been outwftted by ire
Glover Run Lumber Company, whose
harmless penetration of the wilderness
section of Tucker and Barbour counties,
West Virginia turns out to be the link
in the West Ei7ginia Central and pitts
burg purchase to Wheeling.
The Glover Run Lumber Company was
organized last May by George ". Cotes,
backed by Pittsburg capitalists, the
names OF whom were not known until the
past few days. A standard gauge road
seven and one-half miles IN length was
graded and partly built from Parsons TO
Valley Furnace, passing through the
Harper farm. A switch connection was
made al Parsons and q donkey engine
was brought in
Then the operations stopped, presum-
ably on account of winter, but this did
not prevent Col. James NJ. Guffsy from
buying N 80 600 acres OF coal and timber
land from the Harper farm to near
Belington and the surveyors of the lam
Der company were his agents. These
10000 acres are now being paid for N
blocks Of 5000 acres each, the outlay
being $720 900.
N. s. Moran, the weII-known Wabash
contractor, arrived at Parsons yesterday
morning, accompanied by Chief Engineer
J. r. Elliot. z. C. Baker, J. H. Barthey.
S. G. Wells, and s H Mowrey, all OF
PittsbuTg. comprising a surveying corps
that goes into the field Monday, taking
the Harper farm as the base OF opera
tons
This action follows the meeting at Par
sons a week ago of Charles L. Wal
theirs, L. S Smith, NJ. S Moran, and
Clifford L. Free. of Pittsburg, with whom
Colonel Guney is associated. Moran &
Hassett. the contractors. were given i'm
mediate charge and want 200 workers
at once. They now have 200 rushing
things.
The line. graded already TO the Harper
farm, goes from Parsons to BeIington.
where junction is made with the West
Virginia Central. From Parsons. at the
other end, the line runs to Rowlesburg,
along the Cheat River survey. It goes
through Preston county to the Black
Bottle route. which Senator Elkins got
hold Of in a disinterested manner last
october.
tains 5000 acres on Sugar Run. It Is
believed at Parsons that the Baltimore
and Ohio has been clearly outgeneraled.