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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-24


 before last and 1,7642 2s9 same time in 19OO overland across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada, 295l1 against 116,961 last year.
 116,119 year before last and 15s724 same 1 time in 1900; interior stocks in excess of 1 those held at the close of the commercial year 20O,109 against 3l3,115 last year. 314,- ] 351 year before last and 3s3. 709 same time 1 in 1900; southern mill takings, 294OOO
 against 7643 last year, 303 157 year be- l fore last and 229, ,297 same time in 1900
 These make the total movement for the 1 ffty-three days from September l to
 date 2.090,373 against 2692.44 last year l 2,250 631 year before last and 2536,029 same time in 1900.
 Foreign exports for the week have been
 232, ,S93 against POS. SOP last year, making the
 total thus far for the season 1,0OS, ,137
 against 1,247741 last year, a decrease of 239. GOA.
 Northern mills and Canada during the
 past seven days show a decrease of 52,-
 129 as compared with the corresponding period last year, and their total takings since September l have decreased 7S,937. The total takngs of American mills north and south and Canada thus far for the season have been 522,544 against 645 4S7
 last year. These include 224, 599 by north
 ern spinners against 303536 Stocks at the seaboard and twenty-nine ] leading southern interior centers have increased during the week 134,51 against
 an increase during the corresponding period last season of 124 S60 and are now
 2S6,s03 less than at this date in 1902.
 Including stocks left over at ports and
 interior towns from the last crop, and the number of bales brought into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is 2,25S172 against 2,9O7522 for the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-24
puN's REVIEW.

Naw York October 2S-R. c. Dun 8 Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Numerous labor controversies have ap- neared and more furnaces and mills have closed. the tendency being to operate only the plants provided with the most modern equipment. There is no anxiety regarding legislation at the special session Of con- gress. and despite the curtailment Of ac- tivity in manufacturing lines. a heavy volume of business is being transacted. Flour mills at Minneapolis have fully re- sumed and a big seasons cut is contern- plated at Minnesota lumber mills. Vest ern traffic facilities are proving inaGe- auate. the distribution of merchandise being enormous at the interior, and taking the country as a whole, conditions may be considered fairly satisfactorily, al- though there are indlsputable evidences that abnormal activity has received a check
 Jobbing trade is more quiet with the advancing season, and at many points the weather is not calculated to maintain buying of mems wearing apparel at retail. Gross earnings of the railways thus far reported for October surpass last years by 6.2 per cent. Another general reduc- ton in quotations of pig iron has occurred notwithstanding the restriction of output, and a movement is on foot to further re- duce production unless business improves. New orders are few and limited to imme- diate requirements. which is also true of finished steel Cancellations of old orders are reported.
 Efforts are being made to secure foreign trade with fair prospects of success. par ucularly in several lines for machinery and other high classed products. Bank failures in the Pttsburg region have ada ed to the unsettled condition of the iron and steel industry
 little encouragement was giver inc textile workers today by placing Jf mod crate orders for crown sheetsrss to he ex- ported. but this Chimes business Is of a special nature and nS a revival of resular trade for the east. Otherwise the cotton goods market is without feature. As to woolen and worsted a slight increase in orders is noticed
 Northern manufacturers are not seek ing woolen goods and there is still a pres sure to sell worsteds which makes prices irregular. Large contracts have been placed for spring specials of shoes and prices are somewhat flrmer on a few lines. Heavy hemlock sole leather is strong. but other grades decline In response to the general weakness of domestic hides.
 Failures this week numbered 279 in the United States compared with 2S9 last year, and in Canada 26 against 22 year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-24
How About Your Floors?

Have you used Magic City Floor Finish? Well, you should, if you admire pretty floor. We can tell you all about it if you will allow us-how you may obtain a hard wood effect on pine or other wood floors. This floor finish is permanent, and therefore saves worry and money.
 JOHNSTON X WALTER PAINT CO
 The Big Paint Store,
 1893 Second Avenue.
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| NeinOulSt cnurcn.
 l The Rev. J. w. Dawes, pastor of the Highland Street Baptist church of Louis- vile, Ky, who has been conducting A series of meetings at the. Edyt Lake Ban list church. returned to Louisville last night. The meetiig was a successful one. there being twenty-five additions to the church. The pastor the Rev. J. M Shell burne wi.i fill his appointments as usual ly Sunday and will administer the ordi nance or baptism at the evening service
 The Alabama Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will convene in Montgomery next Tuesday A large party of Birmingham people will attend The l Woman's Mission society will hold special meeting on Wednesday. Several prominent ministers will be in attend ance from other states. Among these will l be the Rev. Ira Landrith, editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian. the Rev. Dr. J. w. Darby of Evansville. Ind and President David E. Mitchell, of Cumber- land university, who enjoys the distinc- ton or being one of the youngest college presidents in the United States.
 The eighteenth annual state convention Of the Christian church will be held at the Bessemer Christian church on Novem- l Der to 12 inclusive.
 The Sunday school of the Eleventh Ave- nue Methodist church will hold its first service in the new Sunday school build ing on next Sunday week.
 The Rev. Dr. A. c. Davidson, pastor of the Southside Baptist church. will preach at both of the services tomorrow. The theme of his morning sermon will be, "A Word for the Old" At the evening service he will preach on. Gods Plans l for Every Life" On next Sunday week ! d series of meeting will be begun at the l Southside church. The pastor will be as- sisted by the Rev. Dr. T. B. Ray pastor of the Jmmanuel Baptist church at Nash vile
 l The Rev. pr. L. s. Handley pastor of the Central Presbyterian church. who has been assisting in a series of meetings at Columbana for the past week. will re- turn in time to occupy his pulpit at both the morning and evening services Sum day.
 At the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. the Rev w. E. Morris will: preach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-24
ROOMS FOE RENT.


 FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. with or without board. Apply 515 18th street, north. 10-23-3t FOR RENT-EIegant furnished rooms. 1913 9th avenue. 10-24-2t FURNISHED front rooms, with or with out board; home comforts. 5O6 North 22d street. 10-24-2t FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms. one small for light housekeeping in brick residence. 1911 Park avenue. s39 Peoples phone 10-24-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room in new brick residence facing park; hot and cold baths. 1911 Park avenue. tele- phone s39 Peoples 10-24-tf ELEGANT room for rent; new brick house; everything new and up to date in every respect. 2426 9th avenue. 10-24-2t
 FOR RENTING furnished and two un- furnished rooms for light housekeeping. with or without board. 2S20 5th ave. 10-2S-2t-fr-su
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REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. $1S00-Three beautiful lots, 150x160 feet; northeast corner of Tuscaloosa avenue and Owenton street; fronts on car line at Kennelworth fine for improving. $2S50-7-room two-story house. lot 45x95 feet; 26th, street. near 7th avenue; $1250 cash, balance easy. $6500-S2500 cash, balance i and 2 years; splendid corner. 50x190 feet; good 7-room z-story house; also good Groom cottage; we'll located on 7th avenue. $200 per front foot for two business lots. 25x140 feet each; 3rd avenue, near 18th street; ought soon to go to $500 per front foot
 $s50-Easy terms. $500 house and $4O0 lot; one block of cars; North Highlands. $4000-Pretty South Highlands home; Humbolt avenue, near 20th street.
 FOR RENT. 10-room house; 22nd street. near Avenue G; $50.
 broom house; West End; on car line; s15.
 SMITH & STlLLMAN.
 2o0ih First Avenue
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Let us send you out a ton of coke before the rush comes. Delivered in canvas sacks for $4. % a ton. B. R. |, l.. & F. Go.
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Masses at St. Paul's church tomorrow will be held at 7:3O 9 and 10:3O a. m.
 The Rev. Father Eton will say mass and preach at Gadsden tomorrow
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Why don't you buy your Tea and Coffee at the Tea StoreP A. & P. TEA co.
 Phones 5O5.
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The Rev. pr. A. J. Dickinson. pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach in the high school building tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. His sermon will be especially to the young men, and ms theme will be, "The Character Of Ao- salom"
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BUSINESS oPPoRTUNITjEs.

with $250 in restau- rant doing good business. Address Res
 taurant, care Age Herald. 10-22-3t
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Schillinger's Hof- Brau Beer.
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in the high school building tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. His sermon will he esneciallv to the young men. and his theme will be, "The Character of Ab- salon."
 The Rev. A. R. Moore, pastor of the First Christian church. returned yester- day from Detroit. Mich. where he has been attending the national convention or the Christian church. The services VIII be held in the court house as usual to- morrow. and the pastor will tell his con- greeation about the convention.
 At Temple Emanuel Rabbi Morris New field addressed the congregation on "Creed in Deed in Judaism Services Will be held at the temple today at 10 o'clock and Sunday school tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
 At St. Mary son -the-Highlands the Rev. J. w. c. Johnson. the rector. Will conduct the services Sunday, which VIII be as follows: Holy communion at ''3O a. m; morning prayer and sermon at Il a. m.; evening prayer and sermon a' 7:3O D m St. Mary's free kindergarten commenced work last Monday ana the attendance has reached over forty all ready This is a free kindergarten anu church work is being done under the oi- rection of St. Mary's. The school IS located near Twenty-ninth street ana Avenue F.
 At the Avondale Methodist church the Rev. pr. w. T. Andrews. the pastor will occupy the pulpit at both of the sun day services, The theme of his morning discourse will be: "The Baptism of Christ Why? How?'
 At the First Presbyterian church the Rev pr. John w. Stagg. the pastor VIII preach at both of the services tomorrow At the Il o'clock service he will preach on 'sThe Emnence of God" At the I;SO service in the evening he will continue his series of sermons in the interest Of young men.
 The Rev. Y. D. Mooney. the pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. will oc- cupy the pulpit at both of the services to- morrow The theme of his morning ser mon will be Religious Outlook At the Avondale Baptist church the Rev. Dr. L. NJ. Bradley. the pastor. will occupy the pulpit at both of the Sunday | services. Dr. Bradley leaves Monday for Sheffield, where he will assist in a series
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pr. A. P. Montague, president of How ard college, has returned from a months vacation spent at Biloxi. Miss. He Is much improved in health.
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"A HANDFUL OF DIRT MAY BE A HOUSE. FUL OF SHAME" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
 SAP POI 10

al the morning service tomorrow on The Choice of Moses" At the evening service his theme will be. "Hindrances To Be Overcome in Becoming a Christian
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AT THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. Dr. Lane will preach at high mass at St. Pauls church tomorrow.
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LOST-Friday, on Twelfth ave. car. pair gold spectacles. in "Abbotts" case; re- ward if returned to R. J. Strickland. Stowers' Furniture Go. 10-21-3t
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MIScELLAEEous.

WE WOULD LIKE TO PUT a copy
 of The Advertising World into the hands of every person who keeps any kinl of store; every newspaper man: every advertising writer; every person inter- ested in business of any kind. We send sample copies free on request, and the paper usually makes friends for .tsee
 at first sight. It isn't made to be pretty. but to be helpful-and its circu- lation of 2S.0O0 (biggest of it's class in the world)-shows that it is helpful. May we have your address 1.-The Advertising World. Columbus, Ohio. 2-21-tf-sat 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. 7-12-tf
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At the First Church of Christ, Scien- tist, the subject of the sermon for Sunday will be Everlasting Punishment
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NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham. Ala

s1l00.00. elegant new cottage and lot. l50 lee. from car line. fronts south. splendid bored well, soft water. Terms. S25000 cash, balance S"5.JO per month. See this. L. M. GREEN & CO'
 Seventh Avenue and Car Line. Both phones.
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The Rev Dr. John P McFerrin Is ex- 'peeted to return from Nashville today and will occupy his pulpit at both of the services Sunday.
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WoMAN;; ANc,nrv

The usual Sunday afternoon services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the rooms of the Young wom- ans Christian association. The exercises will be led by Miss Lake and a cordial invitation is extended women and girls, whether they are members of the asso- citation or not, to be present.
 On next Friday evening, October 90. at o'clock, MT Rienzi Thomas will give a piano recital in the lecture room of the South Highlands Presbyterian church for the benefit of the organ fund
 Miss Helen Van Hoose will entertain in compliment to Miss Bowron and Dr. McLester Wednesday evening.
 MT. E. E. Kersh returned to Montgom-
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Mir E. E. Kersh returned to Montgom- cry yesterday.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Home in wealthy family as companion by young lady age 25; ref erences given. Address Box 37. Pulaski. Tenn. 10-22-6t
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ONE GENT A WORD.

RATES-1c. a word q day; m ad. taken for less than 25c for first in sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
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The Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson. the presd- ing elder of the Birmingham district will preach tomorrow at the East Birmingham Methodist church.
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TWO gentlemen or couple can secure board. with home comforts. private
 family; references required. Peoples phone 734. or call 2230 g. | ave. f0-14-tf EXCELLENT room and board can be had at 2102 Humboldt avenue; walking
 distance from city; one block from car line. Bell phone 300. IO-S-tf
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of meetings to be held at the Baptist church at that place.
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LOST-Young Fox terrier, head black and white, body white with dark spot hardly visible; name Rip Mark on col lar and 121S South 20th on lock- Reward for return to 12lS South 20th street or room 5Ss 1st. National Bank, Bldg.
 1O-o1-2t
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PERSONAL
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security; easy payments. Southern
 Discount Co.,. 302 Cnalifoux. 4-i3-tf
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SALEsMEN WANTED.

->~~~-~--~--~--->-->--- WANTED-We can place three good clothing men who want to travel South ern Mhl Manufacturing Agency, P. O. Box sS1, city.
 SALESMAN wanted for manufacturers line of mechanical rubber goods, oil cloth and linoleum on commission; ref erences required. Address Rubber. P. o. Box 1592, Philadelphia. 10-24-2t-sat-su WANTED-Two salesmen for Alabama. to sell Computing Scales. Fine commits sion proposition. Garland & Carleton, Bullitt Building, Philadelphia. Pa.
 10-I7-St
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RoARpERs WANTED.

 THOMPSON HOTEL-Corner Third ave- nue and Twenty street; rooms with or without board; furnished or un- furnished; table board; rooms outside; modern: hot and cold water. Bell BOP 10-23-2t
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LOST.

 LOST - Yesterday afternoon between Drennen's and S12 2Srd street. north. a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles; suitable reward if returned to The Age-Herald 1O o2-2t
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At Temple Emanuel Rabbi Morris New field addressed the congregation on Greed in Deed in Judaism" Services Will De held at the temple today at 10 o'clock ana Sunday school tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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FOR SALE.

DOG sALESone 65-ponnd male b1Ii: one six months male bull; one six months female bull. fighting stock; one male pointer year old; must sell immediate ly. J. c. Moses, Kingston station Gate City car
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The Rev. r. D. Mooney. the pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. will oc- cupy the pulpit at both of the services to- morrow. The theme of his morning ser mon will be Religious Outlook
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At the Avondale Baptist church the Rev pr. L. M Bradley. the pastor. will occupy the pulpit at both of the Sunday services. pr. Bradley leaves Monday for Sheffield. where he will assist in series
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At the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, the Rev. w. E. Morris will: preach
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At the Avondale Methodist church the Rev Dr. w. T. Andrews. the pastor VIII occupy the pulpit at both of the sun day services. The theme of his morning discourse will be; "The Baptism of Christ Why? How?'
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FOR SALE-1O,OOO feet Linen pipe. also 30 tons 20-pounds steel relay rails. all in good condition. Write J. P. Weller, Birmingham, Ala. 1O-17-tf
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ONE GENT 4 WORD.

hATES-1c. a word a day; no ad taken for less than 25e for first in. sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
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2OO7 First Avenue.

HELP WANTEl FEMALE. WANTED-Saleslady; also bright boy Portrait Dept, Drennen 6 Go.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-31
CRANK VISITS
WHITE HOUSE
Chilian Inventor Demands an Inter
view With President Roosevelt.
MADE DESPERATE FIGHT
Drew Revolver on the Detectives Who
Went to His Hotel to Arrest Him
Interesting Story the Man Tells.
Daffy Over Invention.

Washington Jerman Kehl, an in
sane Chilian and the most danger
Gus "White House crank" yet cap
tured here, was arrested a few
nights ago. He has been in the city
over month, but attention was not
attracted to him until Wednesday
night when he carried a letter to the
White House. In this he demanded
an interview with President Roose-
welt and threatened his life if his
demands were not granted, saying:
"You will be sorry if you do not
see me, for / will find you and l will
get you and kill you.'
This note was delivered in person
at the White House office by the in
sane man, and he rambled about the
grounds and building for some time.
The letter was turnd over to the Sc
cret service men and late this even
ing Agent Tyre and other detectives
located Kehl at the Engel Hotel.
He was not there when they called
but they waited and when he came in
he was put under arrest. He made a
desperate attempt to draw a revolv-
er from his hip pocket to shoot the
detectives, who were searching him.
His arm was seized and the revolver
secured. A pair of brass knuckles
were found in another pocket.
Kehl, according to his own story,
was in the hardware business in Con-
cepcion, Chill, until eight years ago.
Then he sold out the business and took
up the study of invention, with the
object, he said, of inventing a float
ing propeller. This evidently turn
fed his mind. He left Conception in
October for Washington, arriving in
Baltimore on Nov. 16, and coming
to this city three days later. During
the whole time of his stay here he
occupied room at the Engle Hotel.
Kehl's particular delusion was about
the "ideal ship, gneral barge and
swimming propeller" which figures
as the principal one of his forty in
ventions. His object in coming to
Washington, he declared, was to get
President Roosevelt interested and to
secure the protection of the govern
ment for his patents, and also to
form a series of stock companies for
the manufacturing of his inventions.
When arrested he carried a copy of
his letter to the president. In it
he outlined each of his imaginary in
ventions, and closed with the demand
that an early appointment be made
for an interview.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-31
OLD CRIMINAL.
Charles P. Hall Arrested in New York
City.

New York. One of the men who
was involved many years ago in the
famous Bank of England forgery case
and who in 1877 set fire to Sing Sing
prison and escaped in the confusion
has just been secured in this city at
the age of sixty on a charge of arson
in the first degree.
He is best known as Charles Will
hanson alias Perrin, but he has pass
ed lately as Charles p Hall which is
said to be his real name. Posing as
a retired banker-he was posing as an
acive banker when, in 1873. he flood
ed Wall street with alleged forged
bonds-he bought the Van Allen place
al New Hamburg, Duchess county,
agreeing to pay $4,000 for it. He
paid $500 down and insured the house
for $4,000. Four days later, on Feb.
IA last, the house was burned. Cir
cumstances discovered led to the with
holding of payment upon the policies
and Hall disappeared. He has
been living, the police learned, in
New Jersey, and when he came to this
city he was arrested. Hall is said to
have passed twenty-eight years in
prison
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-31
Soldiers Homes.

Washington-Acco to report
made by Brig. Gen. George H. Bur
ton, who has just completed tour of
inspection of the various branches of
the National Soldiers Home it was
shown that during the past year 49,
157 old soldiers have been cared for.
The anual per capita expense of this
maintenance was $141.70, which is an
increase of 20 per cent. during the
past three years, ascribed to the gen.
eral advance in the cost of food pro-
ducts. Of the inmates 25,16S are
drawing pensions of from Soto $72 per
month, aggregating a total of $3,-
166,734. Eleven members have cash
balances of more than 81 900 each to
their credit.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-31
Window Glass Combine.

Pittsburg, Pa.-A charter has
been granted in New Jersey to the
Manufacturers Window Glass Com
pany, the proposed combination of
the principal interests of the coun-
try. The capital stock is $1,00O,000
The company has not yet been per-
fected, but the promoters are conf
dent that the plan will be successful
If it is not, the project will be de-
clared off and there will be an open
market for windowglass. A heavy
drop in prices will follow and wages
will be cut from 33-1-3 to AZ per
cent
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-31
Corporation Dissolved.

Chicago.-By dissolving the incor-
porated organization known as
Franklin Union No. 4, the striking
press feeders here stole march on
the Chicago Typothetae, the associa-
tion of employers. The press feeders
being incorporated were liable to be
sued at law. Judge Holdom recently
fined the union $1,000, and damage
suits are now pending for many
times this amount on account of the
strike, which is one of the most per-
sistent ever fought in Chicago. If
the employers could have secured
judgment against the corporation
they might have been able to seize the
$4,000 in the unions treasury.