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Army Orders.

Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Capt Robert D. Walsh, 9th Cav
airy, three months; Lieut. A. C. G. Will
liams- Foote. Philippine Scouts. three
months extension on account of sickness
Capt. Robert w. Mearns, Goth Infantry.
four months with permission to go abroad
First Lieut.. Alfred r Clifton, Signal
Corps at oFrt H. G. Wright. N. Y, has
been ordered to New London. Conn. on
business pertaining to wireless telegraph
work
Lieut.. Thomas l.. Rhodes. assistant sur
geon, has been ordered to the general hos
pital, Hot Springs. Ark, fo treatment.
Capt. Morton F. Smith. Doth Infantry
has been detailed for duty as constructing
quartermaster and ordered to report to
the quartermaster general for instruc-
tions.
Capt George F. Baltzell. 5th Infantry,
has been relieved from duty at Fort Nc
Pherson. Ga. and ordered to duty at Platts-
burg barracks, N. Y.
Second Lieut.. William F. Harrell. recent
ly appointed from ranks. has been as
signed to the 18th Infantry.
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ANSWER APPROVED.
District Side in Controversy Over Au-
tomobile Regulations.


The District Commissioners, in board ses-
sion today approved and signed the answer
prepared for them by Corporation Counsel
Duvall to the second suit in equity brought
by Carl j. Lockwood TO prevent the Com
missioners from putting into force the new
automobile regulations. The Commission
ers answered a forme rcomplaint some time
ers answered a former complaint some time
proved today, covers seventeen typewriter
pages. and in addition thereto includes four
or five exhibits.
These exhibits are the most interesting
portions of the document which is other
wise couched in technical legal language.
Exhibit is a police record of the COM
plants against automobiles and a list of
the automobile accidents that have oc-
Cured within recent years in the District.
These are cited to show the necessity Tor
the new regulations.
Exhibit is a newspaper account of the
recent explosion of an automobile belong
ing to Dr. ]. B. Gregg Custis. This auto
got from under the control of the colored
operator and was run into the curb. The
gasoline tank exploded, a truck company
was called out to extinguish the fire and
damage to the machine to the extent of
$500 was wrought.
Exhibit is list Of those signing affi-
davits in the Lockwood suit testifying to
tne lact tnat tnere IS no necessity TOT the
regulations who have Police Court records,
brought about through the operation of
their machines. Exhibit D is made up of
clippings from out-of-town newspapers con-
cerning proposed and promulgated auto
regulations.
In the main body of the answer the Com
missioners take up severally the various
paragraphs in the bill of complaint and
enter general denial They deny that it
Is much easier to learn to operate an auto
mobile than to drive a horse. They de-
clare it requires a special knowledge of ma
chinery to operate the various types of
autos.
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An Arabian Sweetmeat.
From the London Globe.

From the London Globe.
''Halwa" is an Arabian sweetmeat pre-
pared especially in the district of Oman.
and 1t has the double advantage Of being
very nutritious. while keeping well. 1t is
a paste of sugar and butter. with other
elements. The receipt for making 1t is
three to -four. parts of sugar. half to one
part of butter, quarter part starch. ana
an eighth part Of a spice or aromatic seed
called ''kil," which gives 1t. an odor or
essence of roses. The sugar is first melted
in water to a syrup which Is clarified with
white of egg The butter Is added to the
syrup, and the whole cooked or evaporated
over fire to the desired consistency.
Sugar cane Juice may be used in place OF
sugar, and IT gives the halwa q peculiar
flavor as well as deeper color. which -
preferred by some. Halwa 10 exported -
di .feient countries.
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tends to impose countervailing duties on

tends to impose countervailing duties on
American manufactured goods, or at least
to demand the termination of the CONNER
cial treaty of 1929 and the substitution OF
a reciprocal in place of a favored
nation convention, similar to that con-
cluded by the United States with France.
The export of sugar from Hungary into
the United States ceased last year. In
concluding a reciprocity treaty with the
United States, Hungary will lay more
stress on her export of glassware, ma
jolica, hand embroideries bent wood furni-
ture rubber toys. tobaccOnists ware. etc,
thon on the articles paying specific duties,
viz, mineral water. wine and brandy
beans, tobacco and wool. 1t is to be
feared that the United States will have
those now prevailing under the favored
nation clause. or low as those granted
to the manufacturers of Germany and Swift.
zerland."
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THE YEARS COINAGE.
Over lso, ,ooo, 900 Pieces Turned Out BY
the Miuts,

During the fiscal year just closed the
mints of the United States executed S4.-
203 eco Of coinage in doing which 1S45 6SS
pieces have been turned out. OF minor
coinage there have been 121 .322.21S pieces,
valued at s., ,4S4, ,691. The total silver coin
age has been SO, S,121.3O8 pieces, valued at
$25 996 526. The total gold coinage has
been g. 135. 112 pieces, valued at $45, 721,113
Gold coinage has consisted Of s24. .443. $40 in
double eagles; s8.343Oso, in eagles; s14.-
227 945, in half eagles: $458,95O. in quarter
eagles .and $3.50 25s in dollars, the Louisi-
ana purchase exposition souvenirs.
Besides the coinage enumerated for the
United States the mints Of this country
have turned out coins for the Philippines,
for the government of Venezuela and the
government Of Colombia. The Philippine
coinage has been considerable running
from 4 2S6365 pesos to 3. 10000 half centa-
yos. For Venezuela, there were 10000
pieces, and for Colombia, .0o0 pieces
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the latter being delayed on account of the
burning of the trestle.
The city council here will hold joint
meeting tomorrow night to discuss plan
intended to bring employer and employe
together.
Impeachment papers against the sheriff
of Henrico county are being prepared to-
day. He declined to call out troops until
after the company guards were compelled
, to fire into a mob with shotguns.
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raising, but they carry these pursuits on
upon a scale that is very creditable and
stamps them as q people of great business
capacity and nerve in their lines.
I'm this connection" remarked Mr.. Bick-
nell, II desire to make a suggestion for the
man should avoid Argentine unless he pos
sesses competency or is assured a position
paying him 90 per cent more than he re-
ceives in the United States. Even then his
position should be in a degree permanent.
1.-The cost of maintaining ones self in Ar
gentina is at least 80 per cent more than
here, provided one desires to have the same
standing among his associates that he has
here. Many articles do not cost more there
than here, but the demands are suC1 that
one must spend more money to maintain
his position
The City of Buenos Ayres.
"Buenos Ayres is a magnificent city Of
nearly a million people, comprising ole-ffth
the entire population Of Argentina. and IS
the largest city on the continent 1t Is
called the Paris of South America, and fs
perhaps the most cosmopolitan municipal
ity in the world. Anything to be had any
where on earth is gettable in Bucnos Ayres.
Gaiety reigns supreme. The people loEe
pleasure and society. The women are said
to be the most fashionably attired in the
world, and go where you will you will find
no more polished, intelligent and thorough
ly friendly and hospitable people on earth
than the Argentines.
During my stay among the Argentines
was at all times accorded every considera-
ton by the government. and the peopie and
officials upon many occasions ASSISTED me
in my Investigations at personal Sacr1i1ce
to themselves. Argentine is a great coun-
try and it's people are advancing rapidly.
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Alex. Smith Carpets,
Worth S1.5O and So yd.,
700. yd.

Alex. Smiths Finest Administer,
Savonnerie and Velvet Carpets, in
a fine lot of designs and colorings.
Most of them are of the most ex-
elusive character, and all are of
the highest quality. Regular val
ues up to S2oo a yard, for 79c.
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The One Drawback Ignored.

There is but one drawback to its use.
namely, the great amount of water used If
allowed to run continuously. and If the fix
ture is controlled by valve the water be-
comes warm by standing in the pipes
necessitating a waste of water to have the
same run cool. This type of fixture is, in
my opinion, far superior to one requiring
cups. and 1 agree with the school officials
in their Endorsement of the fixture, not
withstanding the waste of water"
Capt Chester Harding has invited to the
attention of Engineer Commissioner Biddle
the report of Mr.. Davis. He says there is
no objection in the water department to
the waste of water incident to the type of
fixture referred to. He states that drink
ing fountains for horses are erected in
numerous places in the city, which involve
continuous flow and q constant waste of
water. There seems to be no reason"
says Capt. Harding, why the school chill
dren should not be given an equal advan-
tage in this regard
The Commissioners have approved the
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Hungary VIII Ask Reciprocity.

"It is reported" says United States Con-
sui Chester at Budapest, in dispatch 10
the State Department, that Hungary in
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building, which has no drinking cups, and
1t is in my opinion a more sanitary FIX
duces the liability of Econtagion to a min
imum, the child's mouth does not come
in contact with the metal portion of the
fountain but instead, drinks from run
ming stream of water. : Similar fountains
were in operation at thes Buffalo exposition
for drinking purposes. and they were freely
used, and from sanitary point of view are
by the public. All fountains that will be
installed in the schools by the plumbing
Office where it is contemplated remoGeling
the plumbing during Ithe present fiscal
year will have this type of fixture installed.
besides some of the new schools, as have
recommended theif uses to the architects
and they are specified in their recommended
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Alex. Smith Carpets,
Worth 75c. and ST yd.,
800. yd.

Alex. Smiths All-wool Body
Brussels and Tapestry Brussels
Carpets, in a pleasing array of
choice designs and colorings, in
cluding green and red shadings
and few oriental designs. Quail
ties which sell in perfect condi-
ton regularly at 75c. and ST. 90
yard, for 800. yard.
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AIeX. SnitIlsTrr,BOdy = BTusseIs
and Velvet Stair Carpets, the lat
ter show signs Of being near the
fire, but none are damaged to any
great extent. Good, desirable
styles that will give excellent serv-
ice. Because they are not in as
good condition as the rest, we
have made this radical price, Of
fering choice of Smiths Stair Car
pets, worth up to ST.. so yard, for
40c.
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AT present the larger interests are in the
hands of Englishmen. The Argentine has
an idea that the Britisher has been some
what grasping and perhaps too well paid
for what he has done for the country. The
Argentine stands with arms outstretched
to welcome American capital and enterprise
and will do the right thing by US il we do
the square thing by him. Enormous profits
await the investment of American capital
I'm this vigorous young republic in the
south, but 1t is idle to undertake ventures
there upon any other than a large scale.
protected by ample capital, after the most
careful investigation. The Argentines are
a nation of big enterprises. They devote
themselves largely to cattle and wheat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
ALDERMEN WILL
 ELECT OFFICERS
THE LICENSE SCHEDULE FOR 1904 WILL ALSO BE PRESENTED AT MEETING OF COUNCIL ToMoR- ROW NIGHT.


 The annual election of officers will be the chief matter taken up at the regular meeting of the city council tomorrow night There are a large number of posi- tions to be filled, but 1t is. understod that opposition.
 The finance committee of the council recently decided that the salaries of the various officers should be the same during 1904 as they have been during the present year.
 Another matter that will be brought up is the license schedule. The miscellaneous committee which has charge of the fix ing of a license schedule from year 10 year and submitting 1t to the council for final approval, will more than probably rubmit the schedule that has been in force this year for readoptiop.
 It will be placed on it's first reading and the board will probably refer it to the miscellaneous and judiciary committees. which is the usual course taken Dy such measures.
 The mere introduction of the schedule, however does not mean that no changes can be made in it after it has been re- ferred. It is always customary to make amendments after measure has passed it's first reading.
 The reason for presenting the schedule tomorrow night is to avoid the necessity for a special meeting of the council. Heretofore the schedule has never been ready in time to be submitted at the first meeting In December, so that an extra meeting was always necessary in order to get the measure adopted before Janu- ary 1, when it goes into effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
GORMAN IS THE MAN
 SAYS C. ". THOMPSON
SAYS IF BOOKER WASHINGTON WANTED THE POSTOFFlCE AT TAcHED TO COAT TAIL RooSE. WELT WOULD GIVE IT TO HIM.

Congressman Charles W. Thompson came up from Tuskegee last night, hay ing arrived there from Washington few days ago. MT. Thompson talks interest," ingly of the doings in Washington, of the work of congrr6s, of the incident relative to the Booker Washington, postoffiee and of Arthur Pue German, the most popu- lar democratic candidate for President. He said to a reporter:
 ''The lower branch of congress passed the Cuban reciprocity bill without delay and almost by an unanimous vote, only eight democrats opposing it, and they were representatives from Louisiana and California, who were pledged to their constituents to vote against it. MT. Cor man, the democratic leader in the senate, contended that it was better not to pass so important measure hastily and through his wonderful leadership se- cured unanimous consent for it to go over until the regular session.
 This demonstrates" continued Mr. Thompson, "the correctness of the posi- tion maintained by the democrats that MT. Roosevelts grandstand play in calling the extra session was entirely unneces- sary. It incurred considerable unneces- sary expense, too."
 MT. Thompson said the democrats made d WlSe anu SdIe SelectlOQ Tn cnOSlnS the Hon. John Sharpe Williams as their lead CT.
 With Williams in the house., he re- marked, 'and German in the senate, de- moeracy will be equipped for the fight in the next congress l am hopeful of dem ocratic victory in the presidential cam paign and feel confident that the demo- crats will control the next house of repre- sentatives.'
 Mir. Thompson is a great admirer of Senator German and thinks the demo- crats would make no mistake in selecting him for their standard bearer. He sug- gests that Carter Harrison of Chicago, would make a strong man for the second place on the ticket.
 MT. Thompson feels certain that Pres ident Roosevelt on account of his per- sistent negro policy, and especially his last crowning effort in Alabama to pro- vide a separate postoffice for Booker Washington's school at Tuskegee. will get few votes in the south. MT. Thompson says that he will return to Washington in a few days unless his duties as delegate to the session of the Alabama conference that convenes in Pensacola doesn't inter- fere. He will vigorously oppose the es- tablishment of the Booker Washington postoffice. Tn speaking of the matter he grew caustic and said: q believe that if Booker Washington were to ask for a postoffice to be attached to his coat tail. President Roosevelt would give it to him. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
FIREMAN MAXWELL
 TAKES WARM BATH
USED NAPTHALENE IN THE WATER TO CURE ECZEMA AND FINDS THE REMEDY WORSE THAN THE DISEASE.

Fireman Charlie Maxwell has been in many hot places and has been compli- mented many times on. staying near the flames at big fires, but he has never been quite as hot as he was yesterday while taking bath.
 For some time Charlie has imagined that he had eczema and Harry Mullin told him that a little napthalene in the water when. he took a bath would cure IL. Yesterday the cure-all was purchased and Charlie climbed to the third tioor of the city hall to take his. bath.
 He poured a little of tbs~uapthalene in- to the water, but epeouraged by his physician, pr. .Mullin, he finally got about a pint and n half into the tub and jumped in. Charlie stayed about twenty seconds ard he felt heat he had never felt before s
 The napthalene got Into the 'irritated skin and gave him fits, He squirmed and danced about in the tub, he Kicked and widowed, but no avail. Then he jumped out of the tub and made straight for the shower baths. This only made 1t worse, as it requires very hot water. to, kill the effects of the naptha and the wafer was only warm Such antics as he cut under the water are rarely witnessed in a circus when a clown is at his best. The water was not hot enough and the liquid con- tinued to burn. As last resort the wat CT in the tub which contained the naptha- lene was let out and a fresh supply rum in. Some degree of comfort was finally secured by the poor fireman, but he still has the gauntlet of jokes of the entire department to run.
 He. swears this is his last bath-with nanhtalene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
MIR. LONDON WANTS
 PRIMARY IN AUGUST
THINKS COUNTY COMMITTEES OF ALABABA SHOULD ABIDE BY THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE STATE COMMITTEE.

The call of Chairman B. A. Thompson of the Jefferson County Democratic Ex- eeutive committee for a meeting. of the committee on December P, and the4ru- mors that the primary in this county is to be held in March have aroused much discussion.
 Many arguments have been advanced favoring the holding of the primary in March, and, on the other hand, there are many who feel that Jefferson county as well as the other counties of the state should abide by the recommendation of the state committee and hold uniform pri- maries in August A. T. London address ed the following communication on the subject yesterday To the Editor of The Age-H Herald
 l notice that a call has been issued by Chairman Thompson for a meeting of the county executive committee in December, and the rumor is rife that a primary is to be held in March. If this last is true, it seems to me very unfortunate in view of the recent action of the subcommittee of the state executive committee. As I gather it from the papers, the purpose of the state committee was to secure uni formity in the primary system, which is so heartily endorsed by the people, and if the several counties are to forestall and practically destroy these efforts of the state committee the result will, in my judgment, be to prevent the primary system from having a fair trial.
 In matters of party government, have always understood the state committee to be the highest authority. Now, if that committee directs primaries to be held in August all over the state and certain counties ignore it. what becomes of the party organization?
 Of course, I know it will be answered that the committee has not acted yet but that is a subterfuge when the county acts in advance of the date fixed for the state committee to pass on the very question.
 Please inform the democratic voters what the jurisdiction and powers of the state committee are.
 The fate of the primary system in the party is seriously involved and it will require the earnest care of it's friends to successfully establish and maintain it.
 ALEX. T. LONDON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
HIGH CLASS DRUGGISTS
 AND - OTHERS.

druggists tsand n o
 
 
 
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  ha of  n the full of n by the and  glad of the  edennya do moth
 
 
 
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   should avoided   t nfom in beldtot California turn o of  A A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
HAD BULLET LODGED
 IN HIS SPINAL CORD
Negro Is Still Living, But Paralysis Is Expected to Result From
 the Wound.

John Heard negro, is at St. Vincent's hospital suffering from a peculiar wound, and one which Is rare in medical annals. The negro was shot Saturday, afternoon at East Birmingham by another negro named Dump
 Heard was removed to St. yincent's hospital yesterday morning and an oper- alton was performed at once. The bullet was found lodged ins the spinal cord, which had been completely severed. It is not often that a person shot in this man. ner lives very long. The ball entered the back, penetrated the spinal column and had just enough force remaining to sever the cord, but not enough to break through the column on the opposite side.
 The negro may live some time. but he will probably be paralized in his lower limbs. If he does not die at once it is probably only a matter of time before paralysis will cause his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZED.
Woodlawn Citizens Meet and Elect City
 Marshal Sandifer Chief.


 The Woodlawn fire department met last night for the purpose of formally organizing. Ex-Mayor Helm was elected chairman of the meeting and O. D. Freeman secretary.
 The captains for each of the three reels were elected as follows:
 West End station, Fifty-second street and Aston avenue, J. P. Abney; Gen. tral station, city hall, O. D. Cosby; East End station, Sixty-second street and First avenue, J. B. Helms. City Marshal Sandifer was elected chief of the department.
 The regular meeting night of the fire department will be the first and third Tuesday in each month. Much interest is being manifested, and every thing points to the ultimate success of the new department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01

port was adopted. The board of church extension reported the total amount re- ceived $S23425, an increase over last year of $370. The report was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
HUNTING PARTY RETURNS. Men Spent Pleasant Week
 Near Marigold,. Miss.

A party of hunters returned from Miss issippi Sunday after a delightful week spent near Marigold. Among those re- turning were John G. Bradley, M. F. Cahalan, James F. Hawkins and John Rosenstihl.
 They were the guests of George B. Will mont, formerly of Birmingham and well known as being q. conducfor at one time on the Southern railway. gs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-01
Mayor Will Go to Washington.

Mayor w. M. Drennen will go to Wash ington on January 25 as a member of the committee from the National Good Roads association which will present certain bills to congress providing for the n- provement of the roads of the country. The committee was appointed some time ago by President M. II. Moore of the as- sociation. there being one member from reach state in the union.