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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
PROPOSITION GOES ID MINERS LOCALS Locals VIII Act Monday and Joint Convention Tuesday THE OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT Operators Grant Advance of 2Ia Gents, But Miners Want More-Elsht-
 Hour Day May Be Left
 to Arbitration.
THE OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT

The miners and operators have not yet agreed on scale for the year beginning July 1, but the prospects are bright for an early agreement. The proposition of the operators to give an advance of 2lzc ton has been referred by the United Mine Workers convention to the locals with instructions for the locals to act on Monday. The joint convention of opera tors and miners will re-assemble Tuesday afternoon for final action. The miners met yesterday morning and rejected the proposition of the operators, granting an increase of 21hc. The miners offered as compromise an advance of Do, which is 2hc less than their original demand, and an eight-hour day.
 In the joint convention the miners and operators seemed in good humor. The scale question was discussed by W. R. Fairley of the United mine workers. and Col. T. G. Bush of the operators asso- ciation, and William Kirkpatrick of the united mine workers.
 Mir Fairley used facts and figures to prove that the operators could be liberal and Col. Bush gave figures to prove that the operators could not afford to do better than grant an advance of PIE cents.
 After the discussion the convention ad- journed until p. m., when it re-assem- bled. The joint scale committee reported that the miners demands are for last years scale, with an increase In the max mum and minimum of 5 cents per ton, and corresponding advance on day wages and dead work, semi-monthly payday and an eight-hour day.
 That the operators offer an increase Of 21h cents per ton in the minimum and maximum of miners wages. and corre- spending advance on day wages and dead work.
 The committee then reported minor clauses upon which both sides agreed.
 The report was not discussed and on motion of J. w Mcqueen of the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company the Joint convention adjourned until Tuesday next at 2 p. m.
 The miners then met in executive session and discussed the situation, and voted to refer the operators proposition to the various locals, with the recommendation that 1t be adopted at the same time Recommending that the demands for an additional two and half cents and the semi-monthly payday and the eight-hour day be left to board of arbitration.
 It Is generally believed now that thete will be no suspension of work in July. Last year there was a strike of few days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
WALDECK ROUSSEAU
 TALKS VEHEMENTLY
Former Minister Appears in
 the French Senate
AROUSED GREAT INTEREST
He Differed Widely From Premier combes on Government Matters and the Senate Votes In Support
 of Ills Contention.

Paris. June H.-The re-appearance of M. senate today aroused intense interest and his opposition to his successor as pres ident of the council created distinct sen- sation. His speech immediately following that of Premier combes emphasized the divergence of the opinions of the present and former president. and as If to give approval to M. Waldeck- -Rouuseau's view the senate voted in support of his conten- ton. This. following the narrow govern ment majority in the chamber yesterday led to much excited comment regarding tho permanency of the combes cabinet.
 The president of the council in his speech gave no evidence of any intention to retire, but stated that group of sen- ators did not intend to permit minor re- verses to preeipitate a cabinet crisis. M. Waldeck-R Rousseau's opposition assumed added significance by its being made on the eve of the summer adjournment of which only few days remain to M Combes to secure the passage of the bal ance of the measures making up the gen. eral policy of the government.
 Important Measure Up.
 In connection with the disbanding Of the congregations these important meas ures are still before the senate.
 First, providing for the non-authoriza- tion of female orders; second, forbidding former members of congregations to teach during a period of three years; and third. providing that lay schools shall take the place of those under the control of the congregations which have been closed. The aforementioned was the sub ject of today's debate.
 The premier in his speech supported strongly the necessity for lay schools and denied the claims that the establishment of such schools would involve enormous cost. He Complained that whenever 1t was sought to carry out the school the opposition organized disorders and riots and he finally declared himself strong in the confidence that the country and the law were behind him.
 Spoke With Vehemence.
 M. Waldeck-Rousseau spoke with much vehemence. Referring to the law of 1901, he said that measures, precise ana op- jects definite. seemed to have been en- tirely lost sight of In proof of which he asserted that the government was trying to obtain results which the law never con templated. It was impossible, he said, to carry out in few months law passed after thirty years efforts, affecting thous- ands of persons
 Speaking of M. Combes. the former pre- mer said: k-t
 "If you want the country to follow, you must justify decrees against religions by regularly voted laws. have protested too strongly against secret court martial to approve the secrecy of your proce- dure."
 The latter remark is taken to refer to the plan to secure the adoption of the measure as a whole without discussion in detail
 The senate also passed three sections of the measure and the debate was then postponed until Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
When Razors aGet Tlred.r
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 Do you know why we dip razor in warm water before we begin shaving. and do you know why some ignorant men say a razor is 'tired? asked the barber "Well. this is all due to the fact that razor Is saw, not knife, and 1t works der the microscope its edge that looks like saw, not like a knife. Examined un- so smooth to the naked eye, is seen to have innumerable and fine saw teeth. When these teeth get clogged with dirt all the honing and stropping in the world will do no good-the razor is dull and nothing will sharpen 1t. Then is the time the ignorant say 1t is tired. and stop us- ing 1t. but the wise know 1t Is only clogged
 "The wise. though, don't suffer their razors to get clogged. They dip them in warm water before they use them, and thus the teeth are kept clean. It is be- cause a razor Is saw that father Is used on the beard The father does not soften the beard, as so many people think; It stiffens 1t. so that it will present firm and resisting surface to the razor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
LOST PRIVILEGES OF STARS.
The Manager Is the Master Now-lt Wasn't So Even Ten Years Ago.

From the New York Sun.
 Stars of the new school do not attempt to deceive themselves as to the differ ence between their rights and privileges now and those of a star fifteen years ago or even ten years ago.
 The position of the star was very diff ferent taen. The star does not know nowadays in what play he is to act until the manager gives 1t to him in the fall He may have part not in the least suited to him, but he can not help that in case the manager has decreed that he must act it.
 John Drew, Maude Adams. Annie Rus sell and some other actors who have really earned the right to be called stars are able to say little or nothing about the roles in which they are to appear. Of course, the younger stars would not dare to raise an objection. They must do as the manager says.
 Then there are very few stars now adays who can give out seats and boxes to any extent In the old days the star could present half the house to his friends if he wanted to, because he was the whole thing. But nowadays the average star has to ask his manager for seats and doesn't always get them.
 Nor do the young stars of the day have the right to bring friends into the dress ing room as those of the old times could. The younger brood must follow the rules of the theater just like the other actors. Thus have the privileges of the star been curtailed
 These differences do not, of course. exist in the case of actors like Nat Goodwin, Richard Mansfield and few others who are Just as much stars as any of their predecessors. There could be no more complete masters of their own doings than these actors. But they have very little in common with the youngsters who find themselves made stars year after year merely in response to the demand for attractive or interest ing personalities at the head of com panies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS MEET.
About 1s,ooo communIcants VIII At
 tend Services In Boston.


 Boston. June 2T. = Christian Scientists far and near poured Into Boston by regu- lar and special trains today to attend the annual communion service of the mother church tomorrow. About eighteen thousand communicants will attend serv- Ices. Today the body known as executive members met and sent message to Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy. who is at her home in Corcord, N. H., which read in part as follows:
 We reaffirm our confidence in your ministry, which Is leading the human race in the way of Christ Jesus out of the wilderness of non-science, which has resulted in the worship of Gods many to the worship of the one and only God in spirit and in. truth.
 We congratulate you and all your ad- herents on the wonderful growth of the Christian Science movement under your wise and benign guidance-a growth with out parallel in the history of religion.
 Tn corroboration of our affirmation that Christian Science Is the religion of our Master we point to many thousands Of our fellow-men who have been re- deemed from the bondage of sin and sickness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
LODGE OFFICERS ELECTED.
Interesting News Items and Personal
 Notes From Pratt City.

Pratt City, June 27.--tSpecial. .)-Pratt City Lodge, No. 24S. I. O, o. F., met last evening in their hall on First avenue and elected the following officers:f D. Stevens, noble grand; T. l.. Leyton, vice grand; Ali Thomas. recording secretary; B. F. Phillips. treasurer; D, G. Harrell, financial secretary; J. N. Collins, trus- tee. D. c. Harrel was elected to fill the unexpired term of w. A. Smithson, and |. N. Collins the unexpired term of D. c. Harrell both of these gentlemen hav- ing resigned the office they held.
 j. B. ScuIly of Woodlawn and Miss Morcelle M. Rothschild of Birmingham were married this afternoon at 6:sO o'clock at the home of J. A. Kirk in the presence of few friends. The Rev. w. E. Foust offieiated.
 D. A. Rippy has gone to South Carolina to meet his wife, who has been visiting his fathers family for several weeks. MT and Mrs Rirpy are expected home tomorrow evening.
 Mrs Frank Phillips. Miss J. E. Wood and little daughter, Mary Lou, left this afternoon to visit relatives at Altoona for. a. few days.
 Mrs. C. A. Atkins is expected home tomorrow tafternoon from three-weeks' visit to relatives In Kentucky.
 The Rev Hendricks has returned from a visit to his famny at Orrville, and will occupy his pulpit tomorfcw.
 There will be preaching at all the churches tomorrow.
 II. ". and w. s. Going left this efter7 noon for Inman to spend several days with their cousin. Mrs. T. A. Morrow.
 Miss Louise Foust of Piedmont is visit ing the family of the Rev. W. E. Foust on Third street.
 MT and Mrs. Frasier Mckenzie will move into the Blackwell house near East Highland station Monday.
 Harry Dickerson left this evening for mother.
 J. F. McGill of Bessemer was in our city yesterday.
 MT. Otwell of Ensley has purchased the stock of groceries of o. J. Stovall and will continue the business at the same stand.
 F. M Prince has returned from visit to friends in Chattanooga.
 Miss Suville Monroe, who has been vis- itfng Miss Fannie Webb for several days, will leave tomorrow for Birmingham, where she will visit friends before return ing to her home at Waycross. Ga.
 Miss Sallie Haylor of Brookwood is the guest of Mrs. George Anderson.
 Miss Ethell Harrison Of Birmingham was the guest of Miss Rosa Strickland last night.
 c. E. Donaldson of Henderson is visit ing his fathers family on Highland ave- nue.
 The trolley ride given by the Lady Mac cabees of Pratt and Ensley was a grand success, both financially and socially. The cars were filled to their utmost capacity and every one seemed to have a jolly time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Vast Harbor Improvements.

Washington. June 2.-United States Minister Thomas at Metropolis, Brazil, re- ports to the state department that the government has embarked on a scheme for vast harbor works at Rio, involving the building of two and quarter miles of stone docks. The cost of this work will be s620O0,000, which is to be raised through a loan placed by the Rothschilds. The bonds are to be sold at ninety per cent and bear five per cent interest which is to be secured by dock charges of three per cent on merchandise. In spite of Mir. Thompson's efforts the work has been let to a British firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
THE FIRST QUIET DAY.
Nothing New Develops in the PostoffIce
 Investigation.

Washington. June 27.-The Gen. eral Manifolding company of Franklin, Pa, criticism of which contract with the postofllce department resulted in the let ter of Third Assistant Postmaster Gen eral Madden to the postmaster general, asking for an investigation of the mat ter, has sent to the postoffice department a denial of charges that 1t was a non union shop. and says 1t has never em- ployed child labor in its piant.
 The matter will be investigated by the inspectors. This was quiet day in the postofflce investigation, and there were a number of conferences between Post master General Payne and his assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
MAcHlNIsTs WANT INCREASE.
May 6e Strike In the U. 8. Navy
 Yards at Washington.

Washington, June N-Representatives of the machinists and pattern makers at the Washington navy yard today called upon Secretary Moody and laid before him ton of the wage board fixing the wages for the mechanics in the navy yard. Un- less their demands are favorably met the machinists threaten to strike and the pattern-makers will endeavor to secure a congressional investigation. Secretary Moody has taken their demand under ad- visement
 The machinists asked for an increase of 15 per cent or s3.6S per day, and the board allowed them $336. The pattern- makers asked for $4 per day and the board allowed them 8. 36
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
ROOSEVELT AGAIN ON SYCAMORE HILL Two Committees Receive Him
 at Railway Station MAKES THEM SHORT TALK After Ills Tour of the West the PresI- dent Says He Is Struck With the
 Essential Unity of Our
 People.
 
MAKES THEM SHORT TALK

Oyster Bay. L. l., June H.-President Roosevelt's homecoming for the summer was made the occasion of a fete here. Ills reception was notable for It's enthusiastic cordiality and likewise for its vigor. The latter quality was due to a slight factional difference among the towns people, the result being that the President was ac- corded a double reception. The Oyster Bay board of trade, headed by President J. Morgan Griffith. had planned an elab- crate demonstration and Maurice Town send had arranged another.
 Both were carried out according to pro- grammes, but as both were directed to the same end. the friendly rivalry between the factions resulted only in adding to the enthusiasm of the reception.
 A Double Reception.
 Under smiling skies. the president step ped from his car at 4:so o'clock and while the cannon crashed out its salute and the president was cheered, he was escort ed by the reception committee to the town hall The march to the hall was between lines of school children. each waving tiny American flag. Business houses and residences throughout the town were handsomely decorated with flags and bunting, and scores of large Am erican ensigns swung across the principal streets.
 Arrived at the hall. President Roosevelt unveiled the civil war trophy guns, pre- scented to the people of Oyster Bay by the navy department. Then standing on the steps leading to the hall, he delivered a brief address to the crowd.
 The president said:
 HIs Speech.
 My friends and neighbors thank you heartily, more heartily than can ex- press for your coming out to greet me today. wonder if some of you remember what l shall never forget, the way that you came out to greet me nearly five years ago. when l got home from San tiago. (Cheers.) l thought some of you would remember 1t.
 ''5ince last saw you have been across the continent l have travelled from the shore of the Atlantic ocean across the Mississippi valley, by the side of the Great Lakes, over the Rocky mountains to the shore of the Pacific, and the thing that has struck me most in that journey of nearly 150OO miles has been the essen- tial unity of our people--that wherever an American President goes, here In the United States, he feels himself to be at home among those who feel as he does, and who have the same Ideals to which he can appeal" AotN
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies the President and his family entered car7 riages and still under the escort of the committees. drove to their homes at Sag amore Hill. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Negro Caught in Chattanooga Brought
 Here to Face Charges.

John Brooks, alias William Lewis. was brought to Birmingham this morning at 2 o'clock to face charge of murder and highway robbery. He Is believed to be the negro who knocked William Kennedy an aged negro, in the head near East Lake on the afternoon of June 13 and robbed him of a horse, cart and some money.
 Brooks was caught In Chattanooga and Deputy Sheriff Gaddis went after him. returning last night on the Alabama Great Southern. The negro declares he Is not the guilty party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA Recommends Pe-ru-na-O Other Prominent ]
 
Recommends
Commodore Nicholson of tho U. 8.
 Navy.

Commodore Nicholson Of the U. 8.
 Navy.
 0 oMMoDORE someryille Nichol-
 A son of the United States Navy in
 in a letter from 1887 R Street, Northwest, Washington, D. O., says:
 Your Peruna has been and is now used by so many of my friends and ac- quaintances as sure cure for catarrh that I am convinced of it's curative qualities and I unhesitatingly recom- mend 1t to all persons suffering from that complaint. "-S. Nicholson.
 U. 8. Minister to Guatemala.
 Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter, U S. Min ister to Guatemala, and ex-member of Congress from Kentucky, in letter from Washington, D. O., writes:
 q am fully satisfied that your Peru h.. is an efficacious remedy for catarrh, as I and many of my friends have been benefited by It's use."-W. G. Hunter, M. D.
 Congressman Brown From Virginia. Hon. G.. R. Brown. Martinville, Va, ex-member of Congress- Fifth District. 50th Congress, writes: T cheerfully give my endorsement to your Peruna as a cure for catarrh. Its beneficial results have been so fully demonstrated that it's use is essential to all persons suffering from that disease" ."--Hon- c. R. Brown. Son of Ex-Attorney General of United
 States.
 Hon. Louis E. Johnson is the son of the late Reverdy Johnson who was United States Senator from Maryland, Attorney General of the United States under President Johnson, and United States Minister to England and was regarded as the greatest constitutional lawyer that ever lived.
 Hon. Louis E. Johnson, who at present resides at 1O06 street, N. w., Washing ton, D. C.. Is an ardent friend to Peruna. In a recent letter he says.
 No one should longer suffer from catarrh when Peruna Is accessible. To my knowledge 1t has caused relief to so many of my friends and acquaintances that 1t is humanity to commend its use to all persons suffering with this distress Ing disorder of the human system"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Fayette Defeats Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. June -{SpeciaL)-Fayette and Tuscaloosa crossed bats yesterday and this morning. First game Fayette 10, Tuscaloosa 6. Batteries. Bynum and Stephens; Barnes Sanders and Harris. It was largely a pitchers' battle, Bynnm 8 work being very effective.
 The second game resulted; Fayett G. Tuscaloosa l. Batteries: Norwood and Swain Majors and Harris. Norwood struck out twenty men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Death of a Little Girl.

Elolse Thornton, aged two and half years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. 10. J. Thornton. died yesterday. She was a bright child. and the bereaved parents have the tender sympathy of their friends The funeral will take place from the residence, 2325 Eighth avenue, at o'clock this afternoon, and the interment will be in Oak Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
New Road Incorporated.

Pierre, s. D., June 27.-Articles of in- corporation have been filed with the sec retary of state for the Yankton and Gulf Railroad company. The proposed line is to extend from the northern boundary of South Dakota to Port Arthur on the Gulf of Mexico. Yankton is to be headquar- ters for the company and its board of directors include B. P. Wilcox, J. P. Hanson, E. J Harrison, E. A Bruise. Wm P. Power and w. H. Ohkman of Yankton and H. Leon Miller of Sutton. Nehraska
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

to sound and restful sleep. A mem- Der of my family found it efficacious in the treatment of catarrhal tenden- cies, and an effective remedy for an annoying cough. Every household should be provided with it."-George Baber.
 The day was when men of promi- hence hesitated to give their testimo- nials to proprietary medicines for pub lication. This remains true today of most proprietary medicines. But Peruna has become so justly famous, it's merits are known to so many peo- pis of high and low station, that no one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
RIver Commission FIIes Report.

St. Louis, June 27.-The report of the Mississippi river commission was for warded to Washington today. and not un- til it is received and approved by the secretary of war will the contents be known. It is said, however, that of the all lotment of s20o0.000 for levee purposes
 Louisiana has been given the greatest ap- portionment; Mississippi comes next. then Arkansas, Missouri. Tennessee and Ken lucky. r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Certainly Deserves the Pension.

Washington. June 27,-Commissioner of Pensions Ware has granted a pension of sS a month to Thomas B. Howard of Hous- ton, Tex, for service in the Seminole Indian war In 1885 and 1886. Howard is s3 years of age and claims to be the only survivor of Captain Augustus Allston's company. Second regiment. Florida mili- tia, in which he was a private 67 years ago. He served as a substitute under the name of his brother, James Howard His pension will date from July 27. 1892
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Herald of Civilization.

Rome, June 27.-Fhe decision of Pres ident Roosevelt to send to the czar pe- tition on behalf of the Jews in Russia. has produced an excellent impression here. The socialist journal Ayanti says:
 ''America is worthy of praise for mak- ing herself the herald of the world of civilization" :" sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
rom s7-S Chestnut street,

hesitates to see his name in print rec ommending Peruna.
 The highest men in our nation have given Peruna @ strong endorsement. Men of all classes and stations arc equally represented.
 If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio.