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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Manufacturers Materials.

This increase In importation Is chiefly in manufacturers materials. While the details of the March imports are not yet completed by the treasury bureau of statistics, the figures for February and for the eight months ending with Feb ruary show marked increase In the pro- portion which manufacturers materials form of the total importations.
 In the month of February alone manu- facturers' materials formed more than 50 per cent of the total imports. Of the total imports of February, 1903. 51.S per cent were manufacturers materials, while in February, 1902, only 47.4 per cent were manufacturers materials. In the eight months ending with February. 1903 manu- lecturers materials amounted to S320, ,O0O,- GOO. against $270, o00,000 in the correspond ing months of the preceding year, an in- crease of $50,000, 900, or nearly 20 per cent.
 In the fiscal year 1885, manufacturers materials formed 33 per cent of the total imports; in 1895, 37 per cent; in 1899, 40 per cent; In 1902 46 per cent; In the eight months ending with February. 1903, AT per cent, and In the month of February, 1903, 51 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
LADIES ARRANGING
 FOR JOE JEFFERSON
Meeting Called for This Morning to Perfect Plans for the Ae-
 tors Free Lecture.

A meeting of representatives from all the literary societies in the city has been called for this morning at 10:30 o'clock in the parlors of the Morris hotel to con- slider the ways and means of managing the complimentary lecture to be given tomorrow morning by Joseph Jefferson, the veteran actor. The ladies of the Free Kindergarten association urge that as many as possible be present at this meet ing, as several matters of importance will have to be acted on.
 The lecture will probably be at the Jef- ferson theatre. Admission to the lecture will be free to all. but in order to pass the door tickets must be secured from either the book department of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Parkers' drug store or Doster- er-Northingtons drug store. This Is done in order to prevent packing the the atre beyond its capacity.
 It is expected that there will be a full house tomorrow morning, as this is one of the few times that the veteran actor has consented in recent years to lecture. His subject will be eThe Drama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
COMES TO A CLOSE.
The Last Session in Wllkesbarre an
 Inspiring One.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. April 19.-The biennial convention of the American committee federated with the Worlds Young Wo mems Christian association, came to an end tonight with an inspiring convention address by Robert Spear of New York.
 The sessions today were principally of a devotional order A short morning ses- sion was held in the First Methodist Episcopal church. at which Miss Harriet Taylor of Chicago presided.
 In the afternoon there was gospel meeting and the exercises were impress sive. Miss Barnes, president. and Miss Ruth PaXson, secretary of the student department, conducted the devotional ser vice.
 In the evening Mrs. Brown presided and the Rev. Dr. Rickford of this city conducted the open devotional services. Mrs. Brown thanked the people of Wilkes barre for their courtesy and hospitality. The Rev. Dr. Spear spoke on the mission of Christian workers and the truths of the Christian religion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
CLOTH MARKET.
Tone of the Yarn Market Was Weaker
 During Last Week.

Manchester, April 19.-The cloth market has been lethargio since the holidays. There were a few important offers from eastern outlets, but these were mostly im- practicable. Goods bought in November and December are now being distributed abroad, and it is impossible to obtain or ders for their replacement at any con siderable advance. The troubles in the Balkans have caused shippers to several Turkish ports to suspend operations. Egypt is over-supplied and is forwarding few orders. The house trade was affected by the unreasonable weather
 The demand for yarns was poor and confined mostly to small lots for inn mediate requirements. The tone of the yarn market was weaker,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
DEPUTY MARSHAL
 KILLED BY JAILER
SERIES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH KENTUCKY INCONSISTENCIES RE. SUITS FATALLY TWO MEN WOUNDED, ONE MAY DIE.

Louisville. April 1s.-A special to the Courier-Journal from Mayking, Ky, says:
 As the result of a series of encounters In Letcher county today, the first being fight between revenue officers and moonshiners, one man was killed and two men were wounded. one of whom prob ably will die.
 The dead man Is United States Deputy Marshal James c. Asher, who was killed by Jailer Ison while resisting arrest on peace warrant for pointing a pistol at a man on the streets of Whitesburg.
 The wounded men are James Moore and William Moore. brothers, and alleged moonshiners, who were shot during a fight with revenue officers on Elkhorn Creek, Asher being one of the deputies engaged in the battle
 Asher subsequently went to Whites burg with some prisoners and was killed by Jailer Ison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Florence Hotel Arrivals: R. c. Brad shaw, Alabama; A. E. Herring, Atlanta; c. r. Gaffney. Chicago; J. H. Ralney' Cincinnati; A. Doggreli, Amory, Rllss. H. c. McMillin Chattanooga; Ed. South' Kentucky; ]. NJ Elliott, Columbus Miss i; J. M. Shaw, Appleton, Miss. F. D. Fuller Atlanta: G. H. Booth, Louisville; F. D. McArthur, Ensley; c. A. Withers Vir- ginia; H. S Nace Philadelphia; w. A. Young, Alabama; ]. l.. Putnam Mont gomery; A l.. James, Alabama; 10. L. Silvers, Indianapolis; B. M. TerVis, Frate Sitv. I l.. Cousins, Newcastle; W. B. King. Aubry; H. M. Palmer and wife, Chattanooga; r. B. Dunlap, Alabama {; Mrs. John Moran. J. J. Moran. Selma; J. E. Terry Chicago; Mrs. w. F. Yarty' Brandon, Wis; l.. H. Watts, Selma; k. S. Burr, Leeds; E. P. Wrenn. Spanlaihg' I w Slbley. Chattanooga; c. F. Rictor Charlotte, N. O.; F. A. Lange, c. F. Butcher, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

St. Louis, April 1s.-In the final game of the series between St. Louis and Chi- eago the game was called at the end of the fifth inning on account of rain with the score to in favor of St. Louis. St. Louis clearly outclassed the visitors in every department of the game, Brown holding Chicago down to one hit. Att tendance, 10000. Score: RHE l St. Louis ...... ............0 0 Is 0 Cbicago...... .... .... ....0 % o % 1
 Batteries-Brown and Weaver; Wil- Hams and Chance.
 Cincinnati. April 19.-Pittsburg made 1t four straight today. Umpire Bmslie was harshly criticized by the local men. Att tendance, 12,000. Score R.H.E. Cincinnati .... .... 70 o 0021104 g 4 Pittsburg .... .. ....8 003000"-6 l
 Batteries-Hahn and Bergen; Veil, Ueever and Phelps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
NEGRO WOMAN BITES OFFICER.
Three Men and One Woman Arrested
 on Charge of Burglary.

Four negroes. three men and one Wom- an, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Policemen Baker and Elledge on charges of burglary and grand larceny and re- ceiving and concealing stolen property.
 The three men were arrested for break ing into and stealing quantity Of flour and hams from McKinney's grocery store on Sixteenth street and Eighth avenue. The woman is charged with conceahne the goods. She made desperate resis- tance when the policemen went atter her, and bit Policeman Elledge severely on the hand She swore she would not be put into the patrol wagon, and the police were forced to drag her about half block before she consented to be good. The case will be tried today. The men are named Mathen Dunstan, Henry Dorsey and Lennle Dorsey, and the womans name is Marie Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

Use Snow Drop Baking Powder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

the blood is cleansed, piniples, letter, sait-rheum boils, sores, and other results of impure blood, are perfectly and per- manently cured.
 uFor three years I suffered with that dreaded disease eczenla,r writes Mrs. l. Koepp, of Her man. Oregon. "I was told to try Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery, which did, and af- ter had taken fourteen bottles was perma- nentiy cured It has been year since stopped taking your medicine and 1t has never appeared since think your medicine a wonderful cure and hope others suffering as did, will take 1t and be relieved of their sufferingr
 Some of the most remarkable cures effected by Golden Medical Discovery have been of scrofulous diseases.
 VI will forever thank you for advising me to take Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery writes Mrs. Jas. Murphy, of Fonda, Pocahontes Co, Iowa. dIt has cured me of chronic scrofula of twelve years standing. I had doctorsd for the trouble until was completely discouraged also had chronic diarrhea for twelve years. am in good health now-better than ever was in my life owing to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. I took several bottles of the Discov- cry before stopped.'
 Accept no substitute for vGolden Med ical Discovery There Is nothing cjust as good for diseases of the stomach, blood and lungs.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure dig lness and sick headache.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Will Support .lerrick.

Cincinnati, April 1s.-Correspondents of the Commercial-Tribu interviewed at their homes in different parts of the state gubernatorial nomination regarding the statement given out last night by George B. Nixon of this city that the delegates from Cincinnati would cooperate with the delegates from Cleveland and other localities, in support of Myron T. Her rick of Cleveland. All conceded the nom ination of Herrick under existing eondi- tions, and practically all withdrew except Albert Douglass of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
IMPORTS EXCEED
 BILLION DOLLARS Statistics for Twelve Months
 Ending With March HE GROWTH IN IMPORTS Table Showing Total Imports and Ex- ports During the Twelve Months. Manufacturers Materials Cut
 An Important Figure.
THE GROWTH IN IMPORTS

Washington, April 19.-The imports into the United States exceeded one billion dollars in the twelve months ending with i March, 1903. This Is the first time in the history of our foreign commerce in which the imports in twelve months have ex- ceeded s1,OO0Ooo, 900.
 Prior to 1870 they had never reached as much as a half million dollars in a sim gle year, and t was not until 1890 that they reached three-quarters of a million l dollars In value, and now for the first time they have passed the billion dollar line, Meantime the exports have grown with like rapldity.
 In the twelve months ending with March, 1905 the total exports were $1,- H47s6954. against $1,O01 596, 6SS of imports, giving an excess of exports during the twelve months of s4s, 1sO,27l. Exports never reached a half billion dollars value in single year until after 1870. In 1880 they passed, for the first time, the three quarters of billion dollar line; in 1892 they, for the first time, exceeded $1,OOO,- 100000, and in the twelve months ending with March, 1903. they were $1414,7 7s6 954; and should the exports of April, Many and June average as high as those for March, they would bring the total expectations for the fiscal year past the $1,5OO GOO line.
 Growth in Imports.
 The growth in imports has been espec- ially marked during the past five years In the twelve months ending with March, 1899, they were 66O millions in value; in the twelve months ending with March, 1900, Sss millions; in the twelve months ending with March, 1902, 902 millions; and in the twelve months ending with March, 1908, $1, ,OO1 596, 6SS.
 While 1t Is not customary to state the foreign commerce by annual periods end ing with March. the fact that the figures just presented by the treasury bureau of statistics which cover the twelve months ending with March, 1903, show, for the first time, a total importation of one bill lion dollars in a twelve months period justifies a presentation of the figures for an annual period ending with March and covering a term of years.
 The following table shows the total im- ports and exports In the twelve months ending with March, from 1895 to 1903:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
THE MONEY MARKET.
] It Is Growing Easler-The Boerse Had
 Irregular Tendency.

Berlin, April 1e.-The boerse had an ir- regular tendency last week. The market opened Monday under the influence of the securities decision Tuesday was about as Monday. the Americans attempting to cancel a large order for German pig Iron. The latter assertion caused some selling sDf iron shares which depressed quota lions several points. This rumor how ever, was denied with authority, and iron as well as coal shares recovered later under the influence of excellent trade reports. The Northern securities decision kand the week on Wall street failed to have a marked effect. insomuch as Lon don reported higher quotations than New York The success of the German loan has fRurprised the most sangune. It caused heavy buying of the old loan yesterday, which rose 20 pigs. as result. General industrials were firm and quiet last week.
 One of the most marked features of the weeks transactions was the advance in the shares of ocean navigation companies rpon improving freight business. North German Lloyd's rose 6.65 during the week.
 The money market Is growing easier. President Koch at the meeting of the Reichsbank's central committee, pointed out that the status was some worse than a month ago. and said that the outlay in discounts and advances In treasury bills was POI. GOO marks greater than year Rgo. The present metal stock of the bank Is IFS, 100000 marks less than a year ago The committee did not discuss the question of lowering the rate of foreign exchange. Rates however, are tending lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Threatens to Attack.

Madrid, April 1s.-The Herald publishes a dispatch, but without vouchng for the truth of the statement to the effect that the pretender to the Moroccon throne has sent message to the governor of Melilla threatening to attack the port if the re- fugees from Frajana are allowed to re- main within the Spanish lines.
 Melilla Is on the north coast of Moroc- co. It belongs to Spain and is convict settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
MRS. HARDING RETURNS.
Went to Meet Her Husband and Re.
 turns Without Seeing Him.

Fort Payne, April 19,-(Special.)-A tel egram was received here today announc- ing that Mrs. l.. c. Harding had reached her home at Newberne, Hale county.
 She went to Cincinnati In response to a message from Harding and from that place to Greenville, Ohio, which Is said to be Earding's home
 There she was met by friend or com panion Of Harding, who told her all about the man she had married, and she im- mediately returned to Alabama without having seen her husband, whose where abouts is still unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Den of counterfeiters.

Alexander, Ind. April 19.-Isaac Fur ner, Henry Foster and Charles Wilson were arrested on a charge of having passed counterfeit money, and the den of the alleged counterfeiters was located near Frankton today. Wilson was cap tured near Frankton, and the entire out fit, with the exception of the molds. with which the bad money had been made, was found in his home. Fifty counterfeit silver dollars were taken by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Guarantee of Nothina Serious.

Rome, April 1s.-official information re- ceived here brings the assurance that the Austro Russian accord in the matter of the Balkans continues unshaken. This is believed to be the best guarantee that nothing serious will happen. According to dispatches received at the Turkish em- bassy here the troops in Albania and Macedonia are more than sufficient to check any disturbances. while a great ma jority of the people are hostile to an agitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
LoUBET WORKED HARD.
Received Many Delegations and Ma
 tive Chiefs Yesterday.

Tlemcen, Algiers. April 19.-Although it was intended that today should be a day of rest, President Loubet worked hard in receiving various delegations and number of native chiefs. including several from tribes on the Morocco from tier, among whom he distributed decora- tions and presents. The president in- spected the native schools today, but the nelghborhood excursions which had been planned were prevented by a heavy fall of rain.
 As the surrounding region has suffered long from drouth, many natives attrib- uted the rainfall to the presence of the ruler of the French republic.
 President Loubet will leave here to- morrow for Saida, stopping at several intermediate places on the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Negro Burglar Breaks Glass.

A negro broke the glass out of the front door of J. T. Thornton's grocery store in the new market yesterday morn ing about l o'clock, but was discovered before he could gain an entrance. Police man Penn was about 100 yards away and heard the glass breaking. He ran to- wards the store and saw the negro run ming up the alley. The place was so dark that he lost track of him and the negro escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Another Rise Expected.

Evansville, Ind. April 19.-After remain ing stationary here for several days the Ohio again started to rise and tonight stands at 34 feet, one foot under the dam ger line. It is probable the danger line will be passed by Tuesday night. If the rain of today and tonight was general throughout the Ohio valley, a rise, the equal of that of three weeks ago, is looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
To Confer With President.

Washington April 19.-Civil Commits sioner William D. Foulk has under con- sideration the question of resigning from the commission but it is not believed anything will be decided finally until the return of the President, when MT. Foulk will have talk with him on the subject. The commissioner today would neither confirm nor deny the truth of the re- port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Admitted the kilIina.

Newcastle, Wyo, April 19.-The mystery surrounding the disappearance several weeks ago of J. W. Church and his wife, ranchers, has been cleared up by the confession of Slim Clifton, who has been under arrest on suspicion of mur- dering the Churches. Clifton admitted that he killed them and told the police where the bodies were buried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
AN ALLEGED WIFE REATER.
A. D. Bryant Arrested on Number of
 Charges.

A. D. Bryant, a white man, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Policemen Eagan and Elledge on three charges Of assault and battery, one on his wife, an- other his mother-in-law and a third on a small child. The policemen state that the man was just preparing to beat his little boy when they arrived and arrested him.
 According to the statements made to the police he had been whipping his wife nearly all Saturday night, and yesterday morning he commenced on Mrs. Hayes, who is said to be his mother-in-law. He will be tried today by Judge Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
PRACTICALLY SETTLED.
Painters and Decorators Hold Meeting
 and Agree on Terms.

painters and decorators which has been on in the Pittsburg district for nearly two months, was practically settled to- day at a mass meeting of the brother hood.
 The men agreed to accept LAO for 9 days work of eight hours and pay their own car fare to and from work Last year they received S3.2O and had their car fare paid. This year they demanded s3.60 and car fare.
 The compromise proposed by the mas ters was agreed to with the proviso that the scale committee should endeavor at another conference with the masters to secure car fare, and some modification of working rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ONE FARE RATE
To Annston, Ala, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account Anniston Chatauqua assembly Southern railway will sell round-trip tick cts to Anniston April IS to 24. inclusive; final limit April 26, AsyS, at rate of one fare. Four trains daily each way.
 J. c. LUSK. 4-10-26t District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Brewers Favo.' Closing.

Columbus, O.. April 19.-As a result of the temperance agitation throughout the state and numerous elections under the Beal local option law, the brewers have decided to aid the enforcement of the Sunday closing law in the smaller muni- cipalities. Secretary Joe Miller of the State Association of Brewers said to- day: "The brewers of the state are in favor of a strict enforcement of the Sun day closing law in the smaller municipali- ties of Ohion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
BASEBALL
Deaf Mutes to Play.

Baseball teams representing the Georgia and Alabama schools for the deaf will meet on the diamond in Anniston on the afternoon of May 2.
 These teams are said to be on par a good snappy game is looked for The players on these teams are impervious to the remarks and gibes of the bleaeher- ties and as they cannot be rattled they just play ball every minute. Spectators are assured of getting the real article instead of talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
CITY ITEMS.

Engagement Announced.-Mrs. H. Ross of New Orleans, La, announces the engagement of her daughter Leona to Ralph Fies of this city. MT. Ralph Fies Is the third son of MT and Mrs J. Fies, and a member or the firm or Fies & Sons.
 Book CIub.-Ihe Highland Book club will not meet with Mrs. W. D. Smith tomorrow morning, as announc- ed. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. A. w. Nelson on south Twen- tieth street Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 The Bazaar.-St Paul's bazaar, be- ing conducted for the benefit of the orphanage, will continue all this week The ladies serve lunch every day from 12 to o'clock. The pony contest in- creases in interest. One of the latest candidates to enter the race is Miss May Robinson
 Stole Pocketbook.-A burglar broke into the residence of h. s. Tent, 312 Eighteenth street, Saturday night and stole a pocketbook containing $40, three-fourths of which was in silver and the remainder in greenbacks. The burglary was reported to the police.
 Saloon rglarzed.-Tulley's saloon at the corner of Seventh avenue and Fourteenth street was broken into and robbed early yesterday morning. About s9 in money and $35 worth of whisky were stolen. The burglary was discovered about day break yes terday, and the police were notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Arrested for Burglary.

Herman Butler, a negro, was arrested early yesterday morning by Policeman Brown on a charge of burglary. He was caught and held by R. B. Griffin who lives on Thirteenth avenue and twenty fourth street, until the police arrived. The catch was made after an exciting chase, during which several shots were fired at the negro It is charged that several days ago he was seen to break into A house
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were issued Saturday;
 w. G. Oliver, to sre,t ;, twp-story frame dwelling on Twenty-eighth street and Twelfth venue, north. $5000.
 Sidney Hart. to repair roof on a one story frame building, No. 1927 Avenue C. to cost $1OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ST. PAUL DEFEATED.
Whistler's Men Take Two Out of the
 Three Games.

Montgomery, April 1o.-(special) 1.-The Ministers wallopped the St, Pauls again today taking two out of three. The game was fast one, and the locals were too swift to let St. Paul get man over the plate.
 Both Hopkins and Corbett pitched effec- tive ball. Attendance, 1900.
 Score by innings: R.H.E Montgomery .. .. 70 0O000011-2 o St. Paul .. Q. .. 70 900 0000O-O 2 Batteries-Hopl1lns and Clark; Corbett and Sullivan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Stricken in the Pulpit.

Philadelphia. Pa, April l9-The Rev. Dr. Francis A. Horton, well known in the Presbyterian church, pastor of Temple Presbyterian church, this city, was striok, en with apoplexy while preaching tonight and died shortly after being removed from the pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
A Human Torch.

Tinin. O.. April ls.-Mrs Samuel Schriver, who resided north of Tinln, thls afternoon while mentally unbalanced poured coal oil over her clothing and walked from the house and set fire to herself She was terribly burned and died four hours later.