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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03

The response of MT Cronk was receiy- ed with hearty applause, This evil dence," he said. "of the high regard you gift of our order, and to the person fill- ing 1t, exemplifies the regard you have for the great underlying principals of our order which stand out unique because of their simplicity. To me I can think of no prouder distinction that I could have than to be known as an Elk. There has been time when the order has not been looked upon with the greatest favor. but 1t was before the people knew of it's work or had seen sublime evidences of it's glories exemplified in the memorial exercises and the unselflshness among it's members.
 Doctrine of Joy.
 "Our order seeks to prove that this world is not vale of tears, but teaches the doctrine of joy. The real meaning and functions of the Elks are often mis- understood by those who do not know, or cannot know, the inside events. What we aim for is to do good, and to be taught devotion to duty.
 "Our brothers love the enchanted senti- ments cemented in the warm hand clasp to lessen the load of care to some one and to cast rays of sunshine over despondency."
 MT. Cronk spoke for half an hour and referred to the great work being done by the order of Elks. He said the order was still ascending to greater heights. "and if the brothers will but study care fully and understand the great and glo- rious principles upon which it Is founded 1t will become the greatest factor for good in the country
 Complimentary Term.
 He referred to the Birmingham lodge in highly complimentary terms and of the cordial southern hospitality he had received in the south by the lodges.
 Short speeches were made by B M. Allen, past grand exalted ruler, L. P. Houppert, J. T. Glover. c. E. Meglemry and J. Carter Cook.
 Between the speeches an orchestra played spirited selections. After the speech making refreshments were served on the second floor of the home.
 Mr. Cronk will leave tonight for Louis vile, where he will be. entertained by the Louisville lodge. From there he will go to New York to attend an important meeting of the National Home commit- tee of the grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
THE MAYORALTY CAMPAIGN,
George B. Ward CriticIses Drennen's
 Public Record and Methods.

George B. Ward, in discussing the mu- nicipal campaign last night, said:
 Il do not believe MT Drennen can stand on his record. He was elected four years ago on the cry of smash the ma chlne. The machine was smashed-he went into office and from that day to this has been planning and building a machine of his own. That's what the people are now up against. Even today you can find score or more paid em- ployes of the city of Birmingham active ly at work on the streets soliciting votes for his election for a third term
 The city hall and it's force of clerks is being used day and night as campaign headquarters and even yesterday I my self saw great baskets of WHAT I HAVE DONE being prepared for distri- button. The very men who live on poll tics and our treasury and who fought Mir Drennen hardest four years ago, are now his chief supporters.
 Tn WHAT I HAVE DONE we fall to find that $i0,00O more was spent last year than the city took in. There was no mention of the fact that from Octo- Der, 1900, to December 1902, SC, 70591 was furnished the Drennen stores from the city treasury. This does not include the large sums that went in the same dlrec- ton by sheer force of gravitatlon from different contractors who live on the city treasury. Nor is there anything said about saddllng $l0,0O1 a year interest for $2O0,000 city hall bonds on the people, with the promise that rents would pro- vide for same, when as q matter of fact only s2.081.97 has been collected thereon since the house was built. This deficit must be taken from some other depart ment. such as schools, police, etc.
 Garbage and sprinklng are pointed to as good blanks. when all know that the city of Birmingham Is dirter right now than ever before in It's history.
 'So far as I know MT. Drennen has never taken a stand on any question on which the people were divided since he went into politics. To dodge Issues. va- rious expedients are resorted to, ranging from a four-hour visit to the Charles ton exposition, when a special meeting was called to decide the street railway ranchise-returnlng home the next day to slight indispostlon compelling his absence from the board.
 "Hence I wish to say that if he wishes to take a stand one time and stand on his record and discuss it, I will help him all l can, with pleasure" sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been recorded:
 Mrs M. E. Osborn to Mrs. Mary A. Senter, tots II and 12. block ,, Montgom- erys subdivision to Woodlawn, slGO.
 Investment Real Estate company to Mrs. M. E. Osborn, lot 1, block 1, North Haven, 5000.
 Joseph L. Vincent and wife, Mollie Vim cent, to R. E. Lynn, William r. Wright and others trustees of St. PauTs Metflo- dist Episcopal church, South, lot l, cor ner of Lucy avenue and Johns street. block 9, Smithfield, 5000.
 J. w. Parton to J. M. Landrom, lots IS, 16 and IT. block 154 5000.
 Southwest Land company to R. W. Ew- ing, part of block 6. Southwest Land company's survey 5000,
 S. E. Thompson to Southern Railway company, land in the Wade tract. North Birmingham. s49. 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
HEAVY DOCKET IN THE POLICE COURT Judge Feagin DiSposes of Large
 Number of Cases SALOON KEEPERS FINED One of Them Was Only Technically Guilty and the Judge Advised
 Him to Take an Appeal.
 Card Playing.
SALOON KEEPERS FINED

There was a heavy docket in Judge Feagins court yesterday. The larger fines and sentences were as follows;
 Sam Derzus, who runs q saloon on Eighteenth street and the railroad, was fined s25 on a charge of violating the Sunday law. He was arrested Sunday by Detectives Waldrop, Culpepper and Jor- dan.
 J. c. Adams, a saloonkeeper at Twen- tv-first street and Avenue B, was fined s25 on a charge of violating the Sunday law. Judge Feagin held that the man was only technically guilty and advised him to take an appeal and be acquitteo in the higher courts. The appeal bond was made. The evidence in court was that the window glass had been broken out and that Adams had nailed strips or wood across the window to prevent the wind from coming in. Judge Feagin ruled that these strips prevented the po- licemen from seeing in the room on Sun day, according to the law.
 Patsy Hubbard. a negro woman, was bound over to the Criminal court in the sum of s2OO on a charge of larceny from the person. She was accused of taking some money from the pockets of William Tate, negro man, Saturday night on the Southside.
 Allen Coles, negro. was bound over to the Criminal court on charge of lar ceny of $SO from Cliff Cahoon. The lar ceny happened the early part of last week and the negro was arrested by Policemen Patton, Bodeker and Murphy A portion of the money was recovered The bond was set at $200
 Bert Percy, Henry Jones, Irwin John son and Henry Garrett, four negroes were sentenced to pay fine of $10 each on charges of violating the Sunday law They were caught playing cards Sunday afternoon by Policemen Todd and Mur. phy. Three of the same Ing were founc not guilty
 ". I. Dupree. charged with assault with intent to murder w. A. Disheroon was reeaced on bond of $150 to appear before Judge Feagin on next Tuesday morning. He is accused of stabbing Dish. eroon several times.
 On charges of gaming for which they were arrested Sunday afternoon in the alley back of the First Presbyterian church, Rosa Wilson, Charlie Dobbins and Haywood Prince were fined $10 each, and James Jemison, John Craig, Will Hit, Walter Peterson and John Calhoun were fined $5.
 Henry Gay, a negro, was fined $50 and sentenced to 90 days on the streets in the Police court on a charge of petty lar ceny.
 The case against F. M. Cagle, charged with refusing to be vaccinated, was mol pressed on request of Dr. Barnett who had him arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
NO EVIDENCE OF GAMING.
Police Officials Visit Room Over Stag
 and List Names.

Lieutenant Johnson and Policeman Murphy entered the alleged gambling room over the Stag saloon at the cor ner of Third avenue and Twentieth street yesterday afternoon and took the names of all those found there. There were about fifteen and most of them were playing billiards, or eating their dinners at table spread in the rear room. None were playing cards gambling as far as the police could discover.
 The officers rang the bell and waited quietly until the negro butler opened the door. Then they merely took the names and peacefully departed. No att tempt was made to find any gambling de- vices. The object of the raid" is a my stery to the men connected with the place and they say they are unable to discover the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
STRONG CORPORATION IS
 FORMED FOR SHEFFIELD

to Tuscuinbia and Florence. In addition, it will acquire $500 town lots formerly held by the Sheffield Land and Improve ment company, which have been tied up in litigation for @ number of years but gre now covered with good titles.
 J. w. Worthington. formerly of Blr- n ingham. was instrumental in organiz ing the company and in getting the new properties of the cont any into shape
 George Parsons will hold B majority of the capital stock of the new organiza- tion. and being a very wealthy and pro- gressive man, extensive improvements are expected in Sheffield and vicinity in tho near future.
 The water works will be entirely re- built and enlarged as well as the cleo tric light plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03

The Sheffield company which will op- crate in Sheffield, Florence and Tuscum- bia, has been incorporated under the laws of New Jersey with a capitalization of S425, ,00O
 The capital stock has all been sio- scribed and is held principally by George Parsons of New York. his brother Charles Parsons. and Mtssrs. Goadby, Strong and Mortimer, all of whom are large stock holders in the Sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron company. Col. A. P. Andrews first vice president of the Southern railway, and J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company. will probably be interested also.
 The new company vlll acquire the wa ter works of Sheffield, the electric light franchise and franchises for trolley lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
SID B. JONES MAY RUN.
Friends Urge Him to Become a candi.
 date for Police Commission.

The friends of Sid B. Jones, the pur- chasing agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad in birmingham, and one of the most popular young men in the city, are urging him to run for police commissioner, subject to the democratic primary of March 2. MT. Jones is consld- ering the matter seriously and his an nouncement is expected daily
 MT. Jones has hundreds of friends in the city and they are confident that he will be elected should he run. He has been here a number of years, but has never been a candidate far any office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF STOCKHOLDERS
BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER co. WILL ELECT DIRECTORS ToDAY-cAPiTAL. IsTs INSPECTED PROPERTY.

The stockholders of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company will hold a meeting in this city at 12 o'clock today.
 The chief work of the meeting outside of the regular routine ill be the elec- tion of a new board of directors.
 Several prominent out of town stock holders were in the city yesterday and were being shown over t.-e company's property and the city generally by Presi- dent Robert Jemison. and all expressed great interest in the extensive improve ments in progress.
 Among those in the party were Isadore Newman, Sr., J. K. Newman, Leonard Newman, Lawrence Fabacher, Gus Cert ling and John w. Fairfat.
 It is expected that at the meeting to- day there will be a very large attend ance of both local and foreign stock holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03

A ENEATH festooned streamers of E11 purple and white bunting George N B. Cronk, grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was greeted last night by over two hundred of the Elxs of Birmingham in the lodge hall at the home of the order on Nineteenth street and Eighth avenue.
 MT Cronk arrived in the city at noon yesterday and was escorted to the Hotel Hillman by committee. Afer luncheon he was driven over the city and shown the points of interest At o'clock he dined at the Hillman with members of the committee and at 8 o'clock went to the Elks' home, where he was accorded a characteristic Birmingham welcome. A social session was given in his honor. and the affair was one of the first large functions to occur in the new home of the lodge.
 MT. Cronk was born in Savannah, Ga He moved to New York and afterwards went to Omaha, Neb., his present home where he holds the position of secretary of G. B Havens & Co.,. mine operators He has been an Elk for thirteen years and served his home lodge for two terms as exalted ruler. At the meeting of the last grand lodge in Salt Lake City he was elected to the highest position in the order, an honor which is to be appreciat- ed by every man who attains it. MT. Cronk was married in 1891 and has two children.
 Brilliant Affair.
 The reception given him by the local lodge of Elks last night was brilliant affair. The spacious hall was beautifully decorated in bunting of the colors of the order purple and white. Around the orchestra stand were banked large palms and evergreens. while flags of the Uni ted States were conspiciously displayed in various parts of the room.
 Fully two hundred of the four hundred Elks of the Birmingham lodge had as sembled when the grand exalted ruler entered He had an ovation from his brother members of the antlered herd.
 The distinguished official was formally introduced by Past Exalted Ruler w. M. Drennen, who had been previously in- troduced by Exalted Ruler A. J. Hall. Mayor Drennen presented MT. Cronk in a few words, saying in part, Tt has been said that true greatness IS not overesti- mated if it's object has been to build up country, state or organizations. The true greatness of Brother Cronk has never been exaggerated for he has taken an active part in upbuilding the order of Elks, and in behalf of the Birmingham lodge 1 welcome him here tonight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday:
 B. M. Perrow. to put in new floor and joists in a hotel on Eighteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues, to cost $75
 F. H, Vernon, to erect a one-story frame dwelling on Thirteenth avenue, North, between Sixteenth and Seven- teentL streets, to cost s15O0.
 MT. Guice, to raise a four-room dwelling on Third avenue, North, between Twen- ty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets, to cost $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Citizens Adopt Resolutions Against
 Legalizing Sale of Liquor.

meeting of the citizens of North Bir- mingham was held last night to take steps against the proposed innovation of legalizlng the sale of liquor in that place There were sixty citizens present and fifty of them voted for strong reso- lution which opposed any change.
 There are two propositions to be brought before the legislature, one of which is to authorize the sale of liquor and the other to do away with the pro- hibtory law now existing. A committee was appointed to go to Montgomery to try to defeat both measures.
 The committee consists of J. T. Knight, chairman; M. II. Collins. w. T. Folsom, M II. Wells, E. J. Orr, W. M. Lindsay and r. M. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
THE MARK HANNA MOVEMENT.
Republican Leaders In Alabama Are
 Receiving Many Letters.

The republican leaders who live in Ala bama and especially those who have given interviews in the past week rea- dent in 1904, are receiving letters daily from various sections of the state com mending them for their action. These letters are coming thick and fast and they unanimously assert that the sent.- ment all over the state is against Roose- welt for President
 The leaders are expecting to hear from different portions of the country, as the interviews have appeared in many of the leading papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
LICENSES AND STREET TAXES.
Marked Increase Show. By Collector
 GambiPs Report.

A marked increase in the collections for last month over the collections for the city license and tax collector, A. A. Gambil.
 The report shows that the license coI- lections amounted to $7s .25 and that $1222 in street taxes were collected In January, 1902 the collections were s6S.- SOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
PROJECTING IMPROVEMENTS.
Lehigh Coal Company Will Build 100
 Houses-New Train.

John A. Rutherford of New York, vice. president of the Lehigh Coal company was In the city yesterday. He said the company was projecting many improve ments at Lehigh in Blount county, where the companys property is located. One hundred houses will be built to accom- modate employees.
 The Louisville and Nashville has put on train which makes the round trip daily between Birmingham and Lehigh and it is also contemplating a spur ex- tension across the valley at L.high, which will open up two other mines. This will increase the output at Lehigh to 1000 tons of coal daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS
Failing of On Account of Abolition of
 War Tax.

The report of the internal revenue col lector for the month of January shows that the receipts were s2O,S53.49 This is decrease from the same month last year. the receipts during that month be- ing $26,144.91.
 The decrease is accounted for by the fact that the war tax in force last year has been abolished. Increases are shown in the receipts not effected by this tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
The Famous 1898 vintaoe.

of G. H. MumrI's Extra Dry now arriy- ing is similar to the 1889 vintage. Im- mense reserves guarantee the maintain ance of quality. 125,7 719 cases imported in 1902. being 4O7,304 bottles more than any other brand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
AIaekan Boundary Treaty Returned

Washington. February 2.-The Alaskan boundary treaty was returned to the sen ate by the President. some clerical er- TOTS having been corrected Senator Gull lom again reported the treaty to the sen- ate
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-03-07
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-03-07
WASHINGTON LETTER.
* Real Democratic Letter From the
Nations Capitol City.
(From Our Regular Correspondent J
WASH gtoh Ma CHI ), 1903


The Republican o-called antitrust
mw Just passed by the congress, and
which gives to the new Department
Of Commerce and Labor the power to
Investigate and gather information
about certain great corporations OF
trusts, and to report such data to the
president, is meaningless and harm
less one SO far as the trusts are con-
cerned. Here is the law in a nutshell,
and you can draw your own conclu-
sions, as it is a combination OF Ifs. y
If, the secretary of this new de-
aartment is SO inclined he amay fish
Ysr facts in regard to trusts:
If, the chief of the bureau Of cor
aorations in this new department is
not owned by the trusts, and if he is
capable, and if he has competent and
honest assistants and if they fish in
the right place, they may obtain val
liable data:
If, when valuable data is obtained,
DC president wishes, he may have
access to it:
If, then, the president has time to
mad it and secs fit to do so, he may
make public some or all of this data :
or,
If he thinks best, he may simply
make recommendation to congress
for legislation" to regulate trusts:
If, then, congress is not controlled
yE the allied trusts mad railroads, he
cay, in the course of time, pass new
fgislat;on to curb trusts:
II, then, the attorney general is SO
snclined, and if he has time he may
apply the new legislation to the
attending trusts
If. then, evidence is sufficient, the
courts may, in years to come, decide
that the new legislation is constitu-
aonaf and that some particular trust
As been guilty of illegal practices:
If, then, the trust has not already
changed its form or ceased to exist, ii
may pay nominal fine, in the course
u eight or ten years rs did the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-03-07

reasons for choosing Mr.. Hearst as his
candidate, and this is what he said !:
And we, Mr.. Bryan, i'll the West
have as our champion the man that
We believe has done most fol- the
cause Of the common people; the man
who, in the fight when the treasurers
deserted you, came to your succor and
stood an able Lieutenant under your
orders; the man who has spent more
money and done more in ;-3ing the
cause of the plain people i'll these
United States than any other man !;
the man who has fought all his life
for a national eight-hour law, for an
income tax, for nantional appropria-
tions, for schools; the man who in
court and out of court has fought the
trusts; who has risked his mighty
papers in the interests of organized
labor; who has flooded the United
States with journals that daily speak
to millions the doctrines by Bryan
and the fathers; the man who fur
nished the evidence that forced that
president and congress to act on the
trust subject; the man born in our
state and native son, whom we re-
gard as one of the greatest of the
times. He is William Randolph
Hearst, congressman of New York,
the only private citizen thanked by a
vote of legislature of sovereign
state for his efforts in common
cause. Chas. A. Edwards.