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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
The Arbitration Commission Lis
 tened for Many Hours
CLOSE CROSS-EXAMINATION
Meoueen, as Vice President of sIoss- Sheffield Co.,, Answered conclsely. All Points About Coal
 and Iron Covered.

The arbitration commission, which has been in session since Monday continues to make good progress
 The arrangement of the tables in the council chamber was changed when the commission met yesterday. The tables at which the board sat had been so placed as to face the west. which brought the light directly in the face of the members. This arrangement did not suit Judge Gray, and so the whole scheme was changed by moving the tables to the other side of the room.
 The interest on the part of the public is unabated.
 Judge Gray. as intimated he would. de- livered the decision of the commission as to the questions which might be gone into in the testimony. This decision up- held the miners contention and restricted the inquiry to the three matters proposed by the miners and the eight proposed by the operators at their conference with Judge Gray in Delaware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer. ''

Nothing m or @ romantic than a boat ride by moon- light at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

Hear Frank Strickland, the wonderful blind pianist, at Stone's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

The daily handling of the malls at large postoffice would seem to be a very prosaie business. but case came up at the Birmingham office this week which stirred the finer sentiments of every man in the office under whose notice the mat ter fell
 A letter was received at the office prop erly stamped and in other ways like an or dinary letter except that the address read. ITO my mamma in Heaven above.'
 The writing was eveidently that of a little child and the painfully traced let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Mir. Mcoueen Resumes.

Vice President J. W. Mcqueen of the Sloss-sheffieid company, who was on the stand when adjournment was taken Tues day night. resumed his testimony and continued on the stand until the middle of the afternoon session. He was fol- lowed by William Herbert superinten- dent of the Bessemer Land and Improve ment eompany's mines in Bibb county, who was still on the stand when adjourn ment was taken for the day.
 When Judge Gray called the commission to order it was already 10:15 o'clock. and some little time was occupied in getting settled down. Following is the text of Judge Grays decision:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
scope of ArbitratIon.

Gentlemen, If you are ready we will proceed. Yesterday afternoon after the discussion of the scope of the arbitration I said, on behalf of the commission, that we would take it into consideration, and endeavor to give you our answer this morning. as 1t was important, at the very outset that we should know pre- cisely what the extent of the investiga-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

tries and they tap the water where there Is any.
 Miners in this district are more free from gas than in other districts. The men are generally speaking healthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

tween Pratt and other mines, but due difference Is not paid to the thickness of the seams. Pratt was theoretically the basis for determining the differentials, but 1t has not been so in fact At many of the new openings arbitrary demands are made, and the rate so fixed.
 There are great inequalities that should be remedied. Fifty-five cents is paid for 3S-ineh seams or over 3s to 36 Inches 57ls cents; 36 Inches or less 60 cents. The miner Is entitled to better wages per ton for thin seams It would be fair to base scale on thickness of the seam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
DlHerentiaI Rates.

The pratt seam is used as a bases. The miners insisted on it. It was one of the oldest mines There are differentials be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
ReadJustment of Day Labor.

Mir Mcqueen resumes his direct exami- nation-The cost of mining coal has in- creased twenty per cent. due to increase of cost of day labor. By the terms of the last contract It means very large in- crease in cost of production to the small operators. It means an increase of many thousand dollars In day labor in this dis trict. I think that labor should be graded so that reward can be made for steady. good work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
WHITE MAN TRIES
 ID TAKE HIS LIFE
He Gives His Name as John
 H. Hill
TWO OUNCES OF LAUDANUM
The Man Does Not Drink, But Says III Health and Hard Luck Caused Mlm to Attempt Suiclde-He Is
 From Atlanta.

A white man about 30 years old, giving his name as John II. Hill and hailing from Atlanta, attempted to commit sui- eide last night about o'clock by drink ing two ounces of laudanum. He was discovered lying across the pavement on Second avenue between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ffth streets by Policemen Mullen and Richardson, and physicians were summoned in time to save him.
 Before taking the poison, which was bought from John L. Parker's drug store, the man ate a large supper and this probably saved him from death. He also wrote a note telling why he attempted his life and giving the time of the deed as 7:sO o'clock last night. The note was as follows
 Did Not Drink.
 "Laudanum taken with intent to end my life. Drinking is not the cause of this deed, as I do not drink at all. Ill health and bad luck the cause. My parents live in Georgia. l hope they will never learn of this deed. came here Saturday. Don { care what becomes of my body. Mental suffering the cause of this deed. Ten dollars and pocket book all possess.
 '7:SO, August 12 19o3."
 There was no name about his person, and 1t is thought that the name he gave is not correct. He begged to be allowed to kill himself after he regained conscious ness at the city jail. where he was car- ried in Lige Loy's ambulance. Dr. Bar nett attended him.
 Expired Accident Policy.
 In his pockets were found the ticket for an accident policy which he stated later had expired within the last two days. No money or pocket book was found on him. He had a card. with the name of a woman Lula Dickson of At lanta, in his pocket
 The man will be detained at police headquarters until he Is we'll enough not to attempt his life again. He states that he is subject to unconscious spells and does not remember what happens. This is the way he accounts for having come to Birmingham from Atlanta. While re- covering he begged that his parents not be notified, and stated that his home was near Gadsden, Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Judge Gray Inaulres.

Judge Gray inquiries concerning com missaries. He said in substanee-You submitted a paper in which you had worked out for a period of four years, the results showing the yearly profits of your commissaries. The lowest yearly profit being 12 per cent That is the per- centage taken on the gross amount of sales and deductlng cost and running ex penses What was the amount of capital invested?
 Answer-Roughly. from one hundred and sixty to to one hundred and seventy five thousand dollars.
 Judge Gray-So the 12 per cent would not correctly represent the true profit on the capital So that assuming that you renewed your stock four times year the profit would be four times that amount would it not2
 Answer-The profits are usually estl- mated on goods sold not OH capital In- vested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
FIynn cross.ExamInes.

Cross examination by Mir. Flynn.
 Mr. Mcqueen testified as follows ahe Sloss- Sheffield company has made efforts to have the custom of the men stopping on check day done away with We al- ways complain when the men stop work. We make complaint to the district of flee We have made this complaint many times. The men stop whenever they can get chance. The men need not stop work to trade. Your own witnesses have said that their wives do their trading. I said 1t would take much more time to make up the pay rolls for semi-monthly pay days. We would have to have two paymasters instead of one paymaster Bookkeepers don't total steady mems ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
On Freight Rates.

Our troubles in this district begin with railway freight rates. We don't use 10 per cent of our production in this dis trict. The freight rate to Pittsburg to- day is 4.s7. Rates are very unfavorable to us as we must find our customers north of the Ohio river. The freight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

generally as low as any one. We are trying to get trade. We give no discounts but many thrifty miners trade with us.
 We never deal in checks We make no effort to compel miners to trade with us. The storekeeper endeavors to get the min CTS trade and naturally soiicits. The profits of our stores are not great. We have tried to break up trading day Our company gives credit to the steady min CTS. They do not need to have trading checks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

In the city of Louisville, Belk-
maps home, he barely gets one ward.
He did as well in Mt. Sterling. The
3rd ward was his.
Maryland has democratic plu-
rality of 5000 with State and Leg
islative ticket.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
VICTORY.

There will be many solutions
advanced for the majority Of Tues
days election. We have ours and
it is this: First, the State is dem
ocratic; second, the flattering
promises Of the Republicans and
the Democratic scare crows they
mad out went for nothing; third,
the Beckham administration had
been clean, and the payment OF
debt from a claim collected after
the failure of others TO do SO
fourth, the enforcement Of the laws
against all manner of crime from
assassination and murder down;
fifth, the presentation Of clean
and capable ticket; sixth, Demo-
Gratis stood out against trusts and
all kinds Of combinations and
contendeu Tor the right Oh the
great common people; seventh,
Democratic organization; eighth,
the continuous and effective work
of the campaign committee; ninth,
the people lined up for the party
that brought about results. There
are many other reasons why
they went to the polls and made
the great aggregation Of Tuesday.
Another we append: The suffrage
of the people was beyond the in
fuence OF the enemy's corruption
fund.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
BE CONSIDERABLE.

We want our Democrats to show
their enjoyment over the great vic
tory, but we would urge consid-
Grafton of the feelings of those
sorely disappointed. We drive
them farther away by showing an
aggravating spirit. The reason
able will accept with manliness the
inevitable result, and the fellow
with his bristles up, epithetical
by word and spirit. is not worthy
of notice. Be considerate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
Fatal Collision.

On Saturday morning in the
city of Indianapolis a Big Four
excursion train carrying 954 pas
sengers; foot ball team, students
of Purdue College and their friends
collided with freight train. In
the front car were the team. Thus
far 16 deaths have resulted, and
more than thirty are seriously
hurt, Of whom fifteen will proba-
bly, die.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
Walsh Bros. have moved to their
newsstore on the corner.
Shameful Brothers. Fight.

Alonzo and Noble Wiliougiby,
brothers living in Jeffersonvire
neighborhood, aged 40 and %,
fought over corn settlement. The
elder vas cut four inches across the
abdomen and STABBED in the breast,
but neither cut went to the hollow.
If this boy would thus assault his
brother what would he do when en-
ragged at an other. 1t is better for
him and the community that he be
made to experience punishment for
crime committed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
DEMOCRACY LIVETH,

Some Of the ardent Republicans
have been giving out the free in
formation that Democracy was
dead, but yesterdays election fur
nishes evidence Of much life. She
has shaken the bushes and the ma
jorities place Kentucky out Of the
doubtful column to stay.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

All the former city Councilmen
were re elected in lst, End and 4th
yards, and liz the Srd ben Hamii-
ton, colored, was added. The
Council now stands 6 Democrats
and 2 Republicans, the Republi-
cans are colored men.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
FRENCH.

Rolla Hart, for Railroad Commissioner
was given majority of 332, and the Con-
stitutional Amendment carried by &c with
Hart precinct to be counted.
Other Democratic candidates had abou:
same majorities.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

The election of Morgan Chinn
to the office Of Clerk Of the Court
of Appeals gives our WIN. 8.
O'Connell the chief deputy's posi-
ton. We are glad. He will make
a fine official.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

Montgomery has proved herself
Democratic by the vote of Tues
day, giving the head of the ticket
a majority Of 300,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
GREATER NEW YORK.
LAND, STOCK AND CROP ITEMS.

S. S. Priest sold some corn in
field at $3.50.
Charles Dale sold mule colt to
Dick Ratliff for $75.
Leslie Chamberlain sold to II. S.
Caywood a span of mules for $3.50.
7. j. Bigstaff sold in Cincinnati
As 1250lb steers at DC.
j. F. Trumbo sold 200 acres of
Smoot farm in Bath to Manly Bros.
for $1,000.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

Get the Habit. Go to Walsh
Bros. new store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04
From Prenchburg.

Menefee county gave Beckham a
majority of 395 and Whit, candi-
date for Senator, 444.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

Lowest prices, best light at
Walsh Bros. new store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

Best $3.50 and $40 suits at
Walsh Bros. new store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-11-04

W. L. Douglass Shoes, Walsh
Bros. new store.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
Lecture Thursday Night.

Speaking of his lectures, Hon. John Lyons of Valdez, United States, Com missioner for Alaska, says
 Rev. Hosford, who has occupied the pulpit of Endeavor church in this city for the past five months, is an eloquent and entertaining speaker. His lecture entitled "In Dixie," and the "Man of Today" to both of which I had the pleasure of listening, show conclusively the research of the student and philos- opher as we'll as the grace and art of the orator.
 VAEDEz, ALASKA, March F, 1903.
 Hear him on Thursday evening, April 9th, at the Congregational church. He will deliver his popular lecture on "Life and Travels in the South" A highly de- scriptive lecture, full of mirth and abounding with interest, including a discussion of present day problems.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
Notice.

IN THE us. COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, DIVISION NO. 1,
 AT DOUGLAS, IN PROBATE. In the matter of the estate of Victor Krook, Deceased.
 Notice is thereby given that Frank Bach, ad- ninistrator of the estate of Victor Krook, deceased, has rendered and presented for set clement. and filed in said court, his final ac- count of his administration of said estate, and that Thursday, the fourteenth day of May, 1903, at II o'clock a. m., at the court house of said court, in the town of Douglas, District of Alaska, has been duly appointed by the Judge of said court, for the settle ment of said account. at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file exceptions in writing to said account, and contest the same. Signed by me this 11th day of March, 1903.
 G. NJ. IRWIN, Commissioner and Probate Judge, at Doug las, Alaska.
 Date of first publication, March II, 19OS Date of last publication, May lS, 1903.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
For Rent.

The Natatorium Hall in Douglas will be let on reasonable terms to the right party. Hall centrally located and the best and largest in the city. For par ticulars call on or write, A. Murray, Douglas, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
Easter Services.

The Friends Sunday School will ob- serve Easter Sunday by a special ser vice on next Sunday evening at s o'clock. The service will consist of rec itations, music and songs by the chil- dren. A general invitation is extended to all to attend.
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08

Thus we see that careful admins tration has been able to pay up all the costs of incorporation and the running expenses of the town for year with less than $500.
 During that time there has come in- to the hands of the Treasurer, s125305 as fund resulting from special levy for street improvements. This amount has been paid out for this purpose.
 From the annual report of Chief Nc Donald, of the Fire Department, we take the following:
 The report of Chief Hoyt, rendered on May 10th, 1902, showed the Fire Department to consist of one company Hose Go. No. 1,-and property to the value of s1S57.S4.
 The Department has now three com panies, Nos l, ? and 3, with member ship as follows: Company No. l, has 26 men; Company No. ?, has r men and company No. 3, has 12 men. This with the officers of the Department, l chief, assistant and foremen, makes the membership number 50 men. An ltemized list of the properties and paraphernalia of the Department foots up to S20l0.
 During the year, the total loss by fire. in the city was S6, a remarkable showing.
 The report of Chief Mcdonald con- tains recommendations for more hose, more hydrants, and takes up several matters at considerable length.
 During the past year there has also been put in, under the direction of the city council, more than 1000 feet of sewers.
 THE FUTURE.
 Although the town has profited by the improvements Amade during the year past, yet the needs of the future are still greater.
 Among the matters that will come up before the new city council for their consideration this year, are the plank ing of Front street, a sewer on D street and possibly in that connection com plete sewerage system for the city, and the building of good substantial wag- on road along the line of the upper track to Treadwell. All these things and many more are needed, and the council has no excuse to fold their bands and rest. There is plenty of work
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08

Wortman & Jensen have a new show window on the D street side of their store
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
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Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
JUNEAU FERRY AND NAVIGATION co.

OPERATING STEAMERS FLOSIE" and HONE FISHERMAN" FERRY TIME CARD
Douglas Island news., 1903-04-08
DOUGLAS CITY
What Municipal Govern
 ment Has Done.

On the 29th day of March, 1902, after hard fight the citizens of Douglas voted to incorporate the town, under the then inadequate laws of Alaska. For one year the business of the town has been conducted by it's represents tives and it is fair that we make short review of that year.
 The reports of City Treasurer Fox, and City Clerk Henson, read at the last meeting of the old council, contain many items of interest.
 These reports show that during the year ending March 29th, there was paid into the city treasury the following
New-York tribune., 1903-07-08

wandering u1i atrel when I travel on the Car
fax and Adams. aIr- Bradford. How does II
seem TO be a right spot amid the Brightness
Reporters are past masters oS the art Of en-
barrassment. aren't they"
They are" said Bates. And the worst OF II
IS that sometimes they don't mention US al all
Then the train drew into Carfax auc among
the crowd pranced in inpatience behind
the railings, steTnly held IN check b. the gate
man in spite Of oaths and sdjurations and
tears-anons this mob Of relatives as he
phrased IT, Bradford saw slim and Kate and
Shedsy, and when they perceived him they rent
the air Of the station With their cries
Which IS Frankie Bradford. the bright spot7-.
they demanded "Yonder is frankie Bradfar5
the bright spot
shut UP. YOU tursid IDIOTS he r1uttsrad
Ihere are dead eopIe back here Oh. n
( could set 70 you," He was Fastening to do 50
when he felt a touch upoa his shoulder. and
turning, saw Murdoch again
Found your frfendse- asked The pickle max
er- L won't detain you. bur thought Ia uka
70 introduce you 20 my niece. AMY. this Is Mr.
Bradford"
She bowed: Bradford's head whirled about
uncertainty This the niece he had been avoid
/ lns-this girl IN gray2 He stamnered and rhs
crowd svtried them about and separated tHe-n.
/ ana re went on 20 join his friends
ITO be continued)
New-York tribune., 1903-07-08
JULY GARDEN PARTY.

4 garden party for the benefit Of the Rye Fres
Reading Room and Library Association will -
given on Friday afternoon. July IL. from TO
o,c1ocx AZ the home Of Mrs. George : Dearborn.
0sl-1zrdz Rve There viii be music, outdoor
snorts performing dogs. launches and pony carts.
and TOYS and refrashmeuts will be on sale Miss
Sa~zett is chairman of the committee OF arrange
rnents. her assistants being Mrs Douglas Putnam
Ftrrfe Mrs David : Cowles. Mrs Arthur Welles-
7s,- Corning Mrs George : Dearborn, Miss Dom
re~. Mrs " X. r. Emerson. Mrs Sidney LaVtoo-
Mrs. Arthur Lesher. 3Irs. Charles B curtis Nrs-
v1-Ifau n Parsons Mrs T. Bishop Putnam MIS-
7 lawrence Pool Mrs. Arthur Outram Slsrrlah
Mrs J. Howard Waiuwrignt, MS 9la% n-LS nS
Wainwright. Mrs warner ~ van -Notu-H o-'~
Mrs r FrauElu Watkins
New-York tribune., 1903-07-08
w. G. Z. u. oFEIcERs RETuRN.

On the Atlantic Transport Line steamship Mime
hsha which arrived yesterday morning from Lon
den were Mrs Lillian II y. Stevens. of Maine.
vice-presidenr Of the Worlds Wcmans Christian
Temperance Union and president % the Woulans
Christian Temperance Union. and Mss Anna A
Gordon Of Portland. Ne. vtce-Dresldent of tbs
Wouan's Christian Temperance Cnion In this coun-
rrv Thev went abroad the lln1ehaha sons
weeks ago 70 attend the worlds convention of ths
union, held IN Geneva from June 20 ~.
Mrs. Stevens comes back amer her orle1 stay cn
the other side enthusiastic over the cause Of tenn
perance ana progress that Lhe union - making
The Inre-delominar riCnal Council O. women has
Formulated plans for The coming campaign Which
Srnoot 70 prevent him from taxing his seat in the
LEIIIrh Congress
The National Womsn's Christian TempSraros
Union leading IN rhts movement and Is striving
70 constitutional aruen1r rneut enacted pro-
hi5iting polygarny- Mrs SLevsnss return is looked
upon by The union a. the beginning q a ceaselsSs
warfare which women are sotnE % wage agalr18
SmOot-
New-York tribune., 1903-07-08

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