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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Will Send All Paners.

Washington. December 16.-Senator Car mack today introduced a resolution in- structing the senate committee on post office and postroads to direct the post master general to send to the committee all papers connected with the recent in- vestigation in his department and direct ing the committee to make further in quiry into the administration and expen- ditures of the postoffice department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE.

Three lots on 18th st, near Ave F. for
 quick sale and at bargain. Several nice resident lots on St. Charles
 ave. facing Glen Iris at low price. Lot 90x100, 18th st.. between 7th and sth
 ayes, north, with two cottages at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Squadron at Yokohama.

Honolulu December 16-The Raleigh, Cincinnati, Albany and Pompeii of the northern United States Asiatic squadron, under command of Rear Admiral Cooper. arrived today from Yokohama. Later in the day Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, commander-in-ch of the Asiatic fleet, arrived on the flagship Kentucky, accom- panied by the battleships Wisconsin and Oregon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS. Merry Low Rates Via Southern.

Account Christmas holidays Southern Railway will have on sale December 23. 24. 25 30, 31 and Januay l, round trip tickets to all points south of the Ohio and Patomac. and east of the Mississippi rivers. limited January 4. 1904. at greatly reduced rates. To teachers and students presenting proper credentials. round trip tickets will be sold daily December 16 to 29 inclusive. limited January s, 1904
 For further particulars, apply Passenger Office Morris hotel building; telephone GIT J. C. LUSK.
 19-5-o7t District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Mrs. WinsIow's soothino svrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wnslow's 8 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. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
INCREASED TO ELEVEN.
Another Contest Over Seat Develops
 In the House.

Washington. December 16.-(Special.)-- The list of contested election cases in the house has been increased to eleven by the notice of D. C. Edwards that he would contest the seat of Representative Hun ter of the Eleventh Kentucky district.
 Both, the incumbent and contestant, are republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Escapes From Sanitarium.

Indianapolis, December 16.-Edward R. Carroll wealthy manufacturer of Mem phis, Tenn, is again detained at the po- lice station as an insane person and will be held until released or taken back tc private sanitarium from which he es- capped. He registered at the English this morning and was taken to the police sta ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
DIVIDENDS Sheffield Steel and Iron Compan

The board of directors have this day declared the regular quarterly dividend of one and three-quarters QsD per cent upon the preferred stock of the company out of the earnings, payable January 2, 1904 at the office of the Guaranty Trust company of New York. Transfer books will be closed at 12 o'clock noon on De- cember 1s, 1903 and reopened on the morn ing of January 4, 1904. F. L. MORRIS
 Secretary and Treasurer. New York, December s. 1903.
 12-14-2t- mo- thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
PULLMAN FIRM IN TROUBLE.
Bankruptcy Petition Is Filed Against
 Koopman 6 Gerdes.

Huntsville, December 16-(Special)- A petition has been filed In the United States court here asking that koopman & Gerdes, a mercantile firm of culman, be placed in involuntary bankruptcy the alleged liabilities of the firm being over s2o.0OO. Brock x Spight of Decatur. J. H. Fall & Go. of Nashville and George II. Parker of Cnllman are the principal creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WEALTHY MAN SUICIDES.
He Shoots Himself in a Fit of De-
 spondency.

Chattanooga. Tenn. December 16.-A special from Morrlstown, Tenn, to the Times says:
 William W. Mofett one of the most prominent and wealthiest citizens of this city committed suicide this afternoon, shortly after l o'clock, by shooting him self through the heart. The only reason assigned for the act is despondency, brought on by continued i'll health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Officer Sentenced.

Metz, Alsase-Lorraine. December 16.-- Veutenant Schillng, charged with mal- treating his subordinates, was sentenced today by the military court to fifteen months imprisonment. Schilling was charged with 6lS cases of maltrea tment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Eeminala for Women.

Feminaa is a prescription of an emil nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women. It is good for all feminine Ills and absolutely best for most Of them Druggists now sell and guarantee +.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
virqinia's Buildina Assured.

Richmond, Va, December 16.-The house of delegates has passed the bill appro- priating $lO0C0 for a state building at the St. Louis exposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

rnrrc Fruit and Shade Trees of all lhEES, varieties, Evergr e n 5, Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Hedge Plants. all guaranteed. G. D. LUFF. MAN, Landscape Gardener, 2231 Syca- more street. Bell 1889.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Dimmick Returns.

Washington. December l6.-tSpecial)- National Committeeman Dimmick return ed to Alabama last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
Nofes and Personals

Mrs. Weller and Mrs. William D. Smith will give a tea this afternoon in compli- ment to Mrs. John Builder, Mrs. William Alexander Hood and Miss Ball
 MT. C. B. Hatcher left yesterday for New York
 Mrs Joseph McLester and Miss Sue MeLester left yesterday for New York, and will sail on Saturday for Europe.
 Miss Retta Levy charminly entertained the Whist club last evening, at her home The prizes were won by Miss Ophelia Levy and Mir. Morris Beck. After the game, delicious refreshments were served.
 The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. Sidney Potter tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock, at her home, corner Twelfth street and Avenue H. Loop and Idle- wild cars pass the door.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. c. Bankston and MT. and Mrs John Scott Morrow will enter tain informally Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
PERSONAL


 LADIES! Cmehosters Engnsh Penny royal Pills are the best. Safe. reliable. Take no other. Send 4c, stamps, fo1 particulars. Relief for Ladies" in let ter by return mail. Ask your druggist. chichester Chemical Co. Philadelphia. h. s-2-156t-th-stl-ttl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
BUSINESS CHANGES.

to 15 per cent can be realized weekly by our system of investment; handle your own money; particulars free. Will liam F. Sanders & Co., Wilson Bldg. Chicago, III. 12-13-3t- 3t-sun-tu-thur FOR SALE-Hotel in Birmingham: all modern improvements; elegantly fur nished; doing good business. Grocery store, Si0O0; grocery store, 5000; gro- oery store, $500; small drug store, $500; good mules. Miller, H.-14 First Na- tional Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
REAL ESTATE-FOR SALE
 At A Sacrifice.

5 acres fronts car line; Fair Grounds. l5 lovely lots, 50x14O each; fronts car line, near Fair Grounds. 10 acre truck garden fronts care line at Martin station. S750 cash balance easy, 7-room house; furnace heat; and Groom house, 7th ave, north. S6O acre, 10 to 30 acres, 2 miles of city. $1500 cash, balance to suit 2-story S-room residence; large grounds; fronts High land ave. car line, South Highlands, 100x200 might exchange s100-Per lot cash; lovely valuable lots, 5Ox14o; each fronts car line near Fair Grounds. $10O0-Nice 4-room house and lot; King ston.
 Half interest in 300 acres near the city at a sacrifice. $10O-Aere; lovely 100-acre farm; fine springs; well improved; between two electric lines. $1750-Rents SPA m. 50xl9O.; Ave. H.; $125O cash; balance years. S1300-Nice 4-room house with bath; North Highlands $sooO-Rents $500; new house; 5Ox19o.; Ave. G.
 $1500-90 acres. miles of Birmingham. $1500-Cash 100x140; 4-room house fronting ear line, $350--Cash, buys today lovely lots, 2O0x no; corner: near car line. s500o-Rents $720; new houses; 100xl90 north side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

All this week-Tryphoso free. A. & F. T. Co.,, 1919 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

We make the pest ( ..s in town. Age Herald Engraving Company.
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FOR RENT
- . -
 MISCELLANEOUS.

CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches, jewelry, silverware and clocks, on small weekly or monthly pay ments; lowest prices; best quality; goods guaranteed; will call if desired. j..
 Lowinsohn. 1921 2nd avenue. 7-t2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

All this week-Tryphoso free. A. & F. T. Co, 1919 Second ave.
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We make all hinc5 of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

WANTED-Combinati male stenogr rapher and bookkeeper for January l.
 salary $65 to $75 per month. Apply in person. Office Service Co.,, 23S First National Bank Bldg 12-17-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
HELP WANTED-MALE.

- WANTED-A First-class young man
 stenographer. J. K. NJ. care Age-Her-
 aid. 12-1O-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

 $1600-Good Groom cottage and lot 1oox140 at Lakeview; $6O0 cash, balaneA one and two years Secure this home and stop paying rent. $2750-F'ine corner 1O0x145, ave aad 18th st; good location forsstore and tenement houses. $9000-S10OO cash, balance one and two years; good Groom cottage and lot 50x190; sth ave, near 24th st. $525-25x20O feet; 1st ave, near 10th st. $500-$10O cash, balance $15 per month; lot 50x135, 18th st, near 18th ave, north. s725-Lot 50x10O and 1Ox4o with two smal. houses; ave c, near 12th st.
 FOR RENT. s2O OOo-New Groom house, 2417 sth ave. S2500-6 rooms, 53O s. 26th st, newly pa- pered and in good repair. $2000-8 rooms, 1908 ave c. s1500-4 rooms, 2214 ave G. s35 O0-Store, IA N. 18th st. s22 50--Stores, 18th st and 4th ave.
 SMITH & STiLLMAN.
 Sooile First Avenue FOR SALE. We offer the corner of Avenue B and Twenty first street; 40 feet on Twenty first street, just one-half block from the Seaboard Air Line. This is one of the best vacant corners on the Southstde and can be bought at a bargain.
 BROWN BROS. 6 co. Bell phone 3S4 Woodward Bldg.
 FOR SALE. Three lots on 18th st. near Ave F. for quick sale and at bargain. Several nice resident lots on St. Charles ave, facing Glen Iris at low price. Lot 90x100. 18th st.. between 7th and sth ayes, north. with two cottages at good rental. Modern fve-room cottage on 14th ave, S lot 54x16O, $100 cash; balance $35 per month. These are only few of our salable prop critics Call on us for prices and terms Any ore having property for rent or for sale. will do well to list It with us, as we have facilities for finding cus- toners.
 FOR RENT. Elegant double store on Sd ave and 18th st. three stories, each, $l75.00. Nice store on 1st ave and 17th st, $500. Warehouse on Ave A and 10th st extend- ing back to railroad. $75.00. Ground floor office in First National Bank Building, $75.00. Store on Ave and 2Oth st, $3500. Corner 16th st and 2d ave, $70O0. We have nice residences on North and Southside for rent See list All kinds of insurance. Loans negoti- 
 uNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones. e13 2017 1st Ave.
 FOR SALE. s10o0-North Highlands; white tenants pays $50. $s25O-Lovely Groom cottage; Fountain Heights. s55eO-15Ox1s5; corner; new house; bar gain. S1500-S 17th st; cottages near Ave. K; lot 50x100. s3750 per foot; beautiful lots; 18th st.,
 FOR RENT. sSo-7-room house; modern; 1915 Sylvan ave. s15-5 rooms; North Highlands. s2O-4 rooms; 924 N. 4th st. s20-5 rooms; new; Sd ave-; brick. MCCONNELL & cART~ Fl GIT, Phones 46. 22o N. 21st St 1888 Established 1888
 s. BETHEA & CO.,, Real Estate and Fire Insurance,
 2O27 Third ave. S2250-5 good lots. near new electric car bar. Terms easy. SSOcO-Corner lot. 100x240. on belt railroad s3scO-Corner lot, 112x200 on 14th avenue, south sS75-50x120 on Avenue l. We represent four first-clas5 fire insur- ance companies and solicit your business If you have a house to let or desire to rent a house call on us.
 S. BETHEA 6 co.
 1t-1-su-tu-thr-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
ROOMS FOR RENT.
MONEY TO LEND.


 MCNEY furnished salaried people with out security; easy payments. Southern Discount Co., BOP Cnalifoux- 4-l3-tf WE have money to lend on first class improved real estate in city limits. w. B. Leedy x Co. 12-15-lt MONEY loaned on real estate, from $100 up. City Loan and Banking Co.,, 106 N Fist st. 12-15-1m FOR SALE-A good paying business, gen eral merchandise stock. invoice $3000; $500 cash. balance monthly payments; come quick, if you want this. Miller, 4l2-14 First National Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

$2250-S-room house; near 11th ave, south S4500-9-room modern home near 11th ave-
 south. S2200-5Ox14O; choice corner. broom home;
 North Highlands.
 $2200-Neat Groom and 5-room cottage;
 corner; l00x140; white tenants. $1750-20 acres; 1Ia miles of Ensley City. $2000-Business lot; First ave. $100 Foot--Business lot; Twentieth st. 3-story central brick building for sale or exchange for larger property; will pay cash difference of $10000 or $20,000. This
 property unencumbered. $2250-6-room corner home; Ave. F. $1000-A large, pretty lot, well located;
 South Highlands.
 $100e-Nice, well located broom house and lot North Birmingham. $3000-Lovely, modern Groom cottage;
 North Highlands.
 Nice, new, modern Groom cottage; a gem;
 new, fine furniture and all goes at sacrifice on terms of 5000 cash balance to suit, See this. 100x100-Business corner; near Union de- pot; S120 foot.
 If you want to buy or sell property call on me. l don't want the job of selling, however if you insist on having every body to take an experimental trial. What, would your doctor or lawyer think if you fooled with them that way? Oh, they'd just doctor you, that's all, and they are right.
 Well. come along anyhow. I'd like to see you.
 " SALESROOMS,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
HE WILL ISSUE
A STATEMENT.
Former Postmaster General Smith
Promises to Reply to Bristows
References Tomorrow.
Altho No Longer Connected With
the Government He Attended
To-day's Cabinet Meeting.

washington, June 28.The last meeting
OF the cabinet prior to the presidents de-
parture from Washington tomorrow was
held to-day. Postmaster General Payne
was among the first to reach the cabinet
ROOM: Shortly after the members had
assembled, Former Postmaster General
smith, who took brealkfa st with the pres
ident. appeared at the executive building
and was ushered into the room.
In this connection it can be stated
author1tatively that the reports that
Postmaster General Payne contemplates
retiring from the cabinet are untrue. It
is well known that his health is not good
and there is, of course, a possibility that
he might suffer complete breakdown or
that he might be forced by the imperative
orders Of his physician to give up his
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
The Inter-C Collegiate Boat Races
Will Be Rowed Late This
Afternoon.
Cornell Remains the Favorite, but
the Columbia Coach Says His
\ Grew Will Win.
The Sun shone at Poughkeepsie This
Morning for the First Time
in Twenty Days.
Rpecial to The Journal.

ApoC1al 10 Lie JOulHaAs u
II Poughkeepsie. N. Y, June 76.-To-day
Is ideal for the great regatta. The sky
is clear and the river calm. Poughkeep-
sic. is all excitement over the race and the
greatest uncertainty prevails as to the
outcome Of the varsity event. Cornell is
almost universally conceded the fresh
man and four races but OF the varsity
contest is an anomaly to all. The odds
that were reported offered by the Cor
nell rooters yesterday are not to be had
this morning. Wisconsin, Cornell and
Columbia are nearly even in the guessing
contest for first.
The Wisconsin oarsnaen spent good
night, altho two Of the varsity men stu
suffered from the colds contracted a week
ago. The men were In good shape this
morning and were anxious for the start.
The varsity men were feeling SO good
that Coach ODea sent them to take the
shells up to the icehouse, where all the
oarsmen assembled Immediately after
breakfast The boats were towed up be-
hind a launch. Cornell was the only coll
lege to row at all to-day. Her freshmen
and four oar padded to the place where
the shells are stored before the race,
while the varsity lowed their shell.
The hopes of Wisconsin are placed IN
the varsity eight. The men are all well
built and trained to the point. stroke
McComb will have on his left and next
to him the pride Of Cornell, and If the
western crew from Wisconsin can hold
the Ithacans even at their mile stake,
tho race Is won. The third mile was the
Waterloo of the cardinals last year, Tor
IN the fourth mile the westerners gained
perceptibly on Courtney's eight. The
question asked everywhere is. Can they
hold them even?' They should be able
to do that If Cornell is no better than they
were last year, for the Wisconsin eight
this year is able to row the third and
fourth miles as fast as the first. Inc
crew Is better balanced than any previous
eight ever turned out at Madison
Whoever wins the race Will nave tc
row close to the record.
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work. But at this time the idea Of re-.
tirement is not entertained by him. He
has plated out his future work in con-
nection with the investigation Of his de-
partment and is anxious to finish it. The
president, It is said, has given expression
Of his feelings in the matter by saying
that he would permit him, to resign only
if 1t become matter Of i'll health
The cabinet meeting was devoted
chiefly to the clearing up Of routine de-
partmental matters in anticipation Of the
presidents departure, altho Postmaster
General Payne occupied considerable time,
not only in presenting the current situa
ton as developed by the Investigation now
in progress in the postoffice department.
but in discussing his future plans rela-
tive to the investigations
Upon leaving the White House Mr..
Smith, when asked If he had anything to
say concerning the postofice inquiry, re-
piled that his statement In response to
THE references to himself In the Bristow
report would be given to the public to-
morrow. 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
GOVERNMENT IS
Up IN A BALLOON
Premier Balfour Makes a Significant
Statement Regarding Great
Britain's Position.
Compares Nation to an Aeronaut
Who Keeps Aloft Only By Throw
ing Sand Overheard.

London. June 26.-The Constitutional
club to-day entertained Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain at luncheon and presented
him with an address in q casket In recog-
milton Of his services to the nation. Pre-
mier Balfour made the presentation
speech. Referring to Mr.. Chamberlain
financial proposals he said 1t would be abb
tsolute folly for the CONSERVATIVES Unionist
party to make opinions on economic ques-
tions test Of party loyalty. The pres
emit economic position Of the country de-
manded the most careful consideration.
The country was now in the positio NOT an
aeronaut, who kept his balloon In the air
by throwing out sand bags. That was q
very proper course so long as it. possessed
a sufficiency Of sand bags, but when these
were exhausted 1t was time to reconsider
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
JAPS NOW ARE
AWAITING EVENTS
Papers Declare the Nation Will Sup
port the Government in
s.f Event Of War.

London, June 26.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Times says public i'm
patience in Japan with regard to the Man
churian question is increasing daily. The
most sober Journals declare that the ma
ton would support the government If it
should decide to fight.
A council Of leading statesmen was held
at the palace to-day and it is rumored
that, as result thereof, the govern
ment intends to address q protest direct
to ST. Petersburg. Other information
which may be considered as more reliable
says the Japanese government is await
ing the outcome Of the negotiations at
Picking, and If they prove injurious to
the interests and rights Of Japan, the gov
eminent will not shrink from the neces-
sary measure. ,.a va
The gravity Of the situation, concludes
the Times correspondent is fully recog-
nized in official circles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
DIRE THREAT
TO BUILDERS
New York Union Laborers Say They
Will Order a National
Strike.

New York, June 2e.-The building
trades war was renewed to-day, wnen q
delegation from the Ornamental Plaster
Workers union and forty representatives
OF the board Of United Building Trades
marched thru the upper West Side call
ing out all plasterers who were overlooked
yesterday.
..Plasterers turnout the country who
work for members Of the New York En-
ployers' association will be called out, :
said Delegate Sam Parks to-day. If this
does not prove effective, the House Smiths
and Bridgemen's union will order ma
tional strike and tie up every building
operation in the country
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
COAL IN AIIKIN COUNTY.
Chicago Company Is Taking Options.
and Will Soon Have Drills
at Work.
Special 70 The Journal.

Special TO The Journal.
Aitkin, Mimi, June ga representa-
tive OF the Chicago and Big Muddy Coal
and Coke company has been in town sew
eral days quietly securing options on lands
in the northern part Of Aitkin county for
the purpose Of drilling and prospecting
for coal.
Some drilling has been done by small
local companies, and coal has been found.
but the work has had to be discontin-
ued for lack Of funds. The Chicago COM
|pany will put drills to work at once.
The probability of finding iron Is re-
ceiying much attention, and options are
being secured for the purpose Of investi-
eating. A
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
WITNESS MISSING
Kentucky Feudists Are Suspected Of
Having Made Away With
Gray Haddick.

Jackson, KY, June 26.--Consid erable
anxiety is felt over the disappearance Of
Gray Haddick, who testified to seeing
Crawford and Tharp. teamsters for Har-
gis, coming away from Ewen's hotel, just
before it was burned.
Following an assault committed upon
him one night, and threats to burn him
out, guards were placed around Had
dicks house, but the guards, have been
removed and new Haddiclk. Is missing
4 He was the principal witness In the ar
son cases to be considered by the grand
jury on July 20 r&5
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
COTTON TRADE BOOMING.
Area Of 1900 Acres in Porto Rico
Is Devoted to Growing the
Product. s

San Juan, Porto Rico, June 26.-F1ve
cotton gins have arrived here from the
United States and will be Immediately in
stalled. They are the frst gins to reach
Porto Rico In forty years.
81 The cotton plantat lions OF the island now
cover Ii, 900 acres and the areais being in
creased weekly. San Juan has been chos-
en- as the center Of this trade
Is Willis Sweet Of Idaho was sworn in to-
day as attorney general Of Porto Rico.