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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
ENSLEY CITIZENS
 SEE MUCH AHEAD
SEVERAL ADDRESSES MADE AT MEETING OF BOARD OF TRADE, THROUGH WHICH NEW INDUS. TRIES ARE ANNOUNCED.

Ensley, DeceJ~her 1s.-(Special.) 1.-The Ensley board ol trade met in the city hall tonight. George Byrum presided and it was one of the most largely attended and enthusiastic meetings in the history of the board. Addresses were made by Frank Deedmeyer George Byrum and Captain C. b. Sharp of the Ensley Land company. The board will start a move ment to secure a government building belt railway and several new industries MT. Deedmeyer gavcn account of his trip through the east this month He said that he found the prospects bright for the coming year. He felt sure that the steel plant would resume at an early date and Ensley would enter one of her brightest industrial eras Captain Sharpe reported that the way was now clear to begin work on the belt line He said that the ground on the proposed railway would probably be broken the last of January or the first of February He also reported that tbe Birmingham South ern had made the " arrangements with the Shepard f company to ex- tend it's line in Ensley Captain Sharpe announced le board that the new street car plan .s now certainty He asserted that representatives of the company would oe in the city in few days for the ! rpose of closing the deal. The ground for the new industry will be broken in January. The plant will give employment to 1000 skilled work men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
For Probate Judge.

The Age-Herald is authorized to/ an- nounce J. P Stiles candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democrat, primary 11-6-H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that II. P. Hefin Is candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
For Tax Collector,

I hereby announce myself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Make it Something in Furnishings.


  and galax of looking Any thing everything that heading of furnishings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Largest line Jardiniers in city.
 Godden's Seed Store.
ANNOUNCER MENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party J. K. F. LAIRD. l hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Several New Industries.

George Byrum reported that several new industries would probably decide to locate in Ensley in January. He said the negotiations that were going on with the officials of the proposed industries were progressing. The prospects of the Steel City for 1904 were indeed fattering. The question of securing a government build ing for Ensley was the next matter to come before the body. It was decided to defer the matter until the next meeting the first Friday in January. In the mean time a committee has been appointed to get a movement on foot to secure an ap- propriation for the building at this ses- sion of congress. MT. Deedmeyer reported that when he was in Washington he took official steps to secure the much needed building for the city. The chances for getting an appropriation through con- gress at this session are bright.
 The board then adjourned until January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
With the EnsIey Churches.

The meals that are being served by the ladies of the First Baptist church are proving to be a success The Hobson cafe, where the meals are being served, was crowded all day and the ladies have realized handsome receipts
 At the First Presbyterian church the Rev J. w. Orr, the pastor, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day. "Folowing the Star of Faith" will be the theme of his morning sermon.
 The Rev. H. w. Provence. the pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at both services Sunday.
 At St. Anthonys the Rev. Father Ken nedy will conduct the regular services Sunday.
 The Rev. J. D. D. Hall the rector of St. Johns, will conduct the regular ser vices Sunday.
 Death of Prominent Citizen.
 l.. A McCluem, a prominent citizen of Ensley. died this morning al o'clock. The funeral will take place from his late residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Leather Goods

Collar and Cuff Boxes. round shape, alligator finish, black and tan, moire silk lining-75c.
 Separate Collar and Cuff Boxes, black and tan, made of American seal set of two, soc.
 Solid Cowhide Leather Cases, tan, round or oval shape-50c.
 Collar and Cuff Cases, made of solid leather in imitation of Behring seal $2.oo.
 Large Burnt Leather Cases, attract i've decorations, lined with silk-$4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
.Jewelry.

Cuff Buttons, Stick Pins, Collar Buttons, Sterling Silver, Gun Metal and Gold Filled. They are priced la Saks-which means a fourth to a third lower than .anybody's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Pajamas S1.OO, SI.5O, S2.OO

Of warmful Outing and Flannel cites, double-breasted, roll or military collar. Pinks, blues, ecrus and creams, in solids and stripes. Pearl buttons, thor oughly made,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Mems HandkerChiefS
 Special l5c-2 for 25c

Plain or initialed-fine sheer cam bric; wide or narrow hems; very large size. The quality usually sells at 1Sc or 2Oc. Special at 15c-two for 25c- six for 75c; boxed handsomely.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
BANKERS Plan CHANGES.
Want to Take Money Order Business
from Government

President Stephen NJ. Griswold, of the State
Bankers Association said yesterday that at the
tenth annual meeting of the association to be
held in Saratoga on September 10 and II
ton would be taken looking to the doing away
of the money order system by the express COM
panies and the postofice department, and the
taking up of the same by the banks
In addition to the money order business the
association will tackle the question of admitting
trust cornpanies 10 the State association said
Mr. GriswoId Perhaps this subject should be
placed first in Importance Judging from pres
ent indications. 1 should say that the trust COM
panies will be admitted, provided they are Will
ing to come in under the same rules as govern
the banks At present the trust companies are
not Obliged TO keep reserve. This gives them
an advantage that the banks object to. The
bankers all over the country are taxing steps
TO bring the necessary pressure 10 bear so that
the money order business now transacted by the
Eoos+of43ca DeDartment and the express COM
NAMES shall be controlled wholly by the Dahhs.
The banking associations of various HtateS nave
taken the necessary action ALREADY ana We 9 eA
pect to fall in line with our western tba
and reach agreement that VIII bI. 80 s ~
hanks 10 conduct this particular branch OF 5 Ill9
banking business advantageousy 10 lne seii0i a.
public. ,a.d ;s the ma
tfonaI currency. Probably action VIII ps t~dAeii ~
by resolution asking Congress 10 protIo 49, bas ~
elastic currency. This is matter that mas ol
late engaged the attention of President Koose-
Welt and the Finance committees "a 1'0
and Senate .. min ha that
Another live issue of the meeting VIII ne ina Lmst
of devising some method of inducing tne LIS susI
companies 10 stop paying lntersSL - tice in
denosItors on daily balances. The pracuce, IN ~
some cases has been carried 10 such an extreme ~
as ia demoralize business ana cause SeIiouo @
se,oItcatio Proba bly, the people would nave
eTeafer confidence in many trust COMPANIES "
his state If there less competition aiiTIIs ,
tben, in their efforts to secure deposItoIs. Ahe
Giearing House has made it rule that fuse u.s.
COMPANIES shall keep a reserve some OF III the
go, IRON, lie Clearing House altogether
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
TYPHOID At IDLE HOUR.
IL, K0nderbat's Secretary aad "a
Workman Afflicted.

Oakdale, Long Island. Aug 14-Typhod fever
has broken out at William K. Vanderbilt's Idle
Hour house here. For a week several OF the
painters and decorators working at the place
have been complaining of headaches and of
being otherwise indisposed. None of them were
i'll enough to quit work until to-day.
This morning DR.. Savage of East Islip was
called to the place to attend Mr.. Newham, one
of Mr.. Vanderbft's secretaries, who has been
here for several weeks hurrying up the con-
tractors, and who has acted as Mr.. Vanderbilt's
personal representative. Mr.. Newham had quar-
ters in the house. DIR. Savage pronounced the
case one of typhoid fever and the patient was
too far advanced to permit of his removal to
the city. He will, therefore be cared for at Idle
Hour. 1t is believed Mr.. Newham is in the
third week of the disease.
When the doctor leaving the place a
decorator stopped him and described his symp-
toms. These are said to be the same those
of several others. The doctor ordered him to get
to New-York quickly possible. as he ap-
peared to be in the first stage of the fever.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
ATTACKS JOHN NJ. MASTEN
CHAIR USED As WEAPON.
piolent Outbreak at Hearing IN
Postal Investigation.
TFRoN the TRIBUNE BrREAr.I

Washington. Aug 14-An attempt to brain
John NJ Masten. assistant superintendent OF
the Railway Mail Service. was made Yesterday
by c. B. Terry. of the Supply Division OF the
Postofice Department and might have proved
successful had not those present interfered and
seized the heavy Office chair which Terry used
weapon
Inspectors in Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow's bureau were pursuing an in
vestigation believed to have been ordered by
the President. Terry. under OATH made certain
statements regarding Masten. TO which the
latter objected. Masten frequently interrupted.
saying Terry was lying. Finally Terry warned
Masten that a repetition of an opprobrious
epithet, which the latter had applied to the
witness. would be met with violence. and. as
that did not deter Masten from using that
epithet again, Terry sprang at him with an up
lifted chair. but the inspectors were too quick
for him. Meantime Masten shaking with in
dignation. begged the inspectors to search
Terry. which they did. but without finding the
weapon which Masten feared.
The investigation grew out of Terry's al
legation that Masten had removed him from
the temporary roll. just his position was
about to be placed in the classified service in
order that a woman friend OF 0Iasten might be
assigned to the work. She was so assigned and
is now understood to be within the classified
service. Terry further alleged that Masten
came to him and announced that through his
efforts Terry was TO receive an increase OF
salary from 5000 to 5000 and demanded that
Terry pay to him 500 down and $40 a month
thereafter.
With regard to the former charge. Representa-
tive Hemenway. of Indiana. interfered and Sc
cured an investigation by the Civil Service
Commission. In this way the case came to the
attention Of the President. When the commits
sion had completed its investigation Terry was
covered into" the classified service. on the
ground that he had been entitled to such in
clusiOn in the first place The charge that
Masten demanded a rake off, of Terry, and
other allegations which will not bear repetition.
angered Masten and occasioned the offensive
term that he applied 10 Terry. The latter re-
piled that he under oath. and was there
fore compelled to tell the truth. but that did
not prevent Masten from repeating the insult.
with the result noted
There are numerous counts on which the in
vestigatiOn of Masten is now being conducted
but 1t is not known what the information is
the inspectors are collecting Friends of Terry
say that the inspectors were somewhat remiss
Masten's insults.
John NJ. Masten has already been mentioned
in these dispatches emplOye who was
likely TO be dismissed before the close OF the
Investigation. and recent DEVELOPMENTS point
TO the Verihcation of that prediction.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
HURT BY BOLD THIEVES.
Merchant Knocked SenseIess and
Robbed at His Desk.

While sitting in his Office, in plain view from
the street, ]. B. Seeley. a Twenty-third-st mer-
chant. was murderously assaulted yesterday
morning. Shortly after 10 a. IN. two men en-
tered the office of Mr.. Seeley. who has a large
truss and surgical appliance store at No. 36
East Twenty third-st. The men two win
dow washers, known to Mr.. Seeley through their
having several times cleaned his Office windows
One of them is considerably below medium
height. while the other is a bUrly. strapping
fellow
See here. boss said the larger man, We're
gon to quit this business. See? We wants you
TO give us a slight donation to start US on our
new job"
Mr. SeeIey refused TO give the man anything.
and the fellow became abusive. The merchant
swung around his swivel chair and turned his
back on the two. The larger man was then
standing directly behind him and the other was
close by his right side. The smaller man began
to expostulate and Seeley repeated his refusal.
Then without any warning. the tall man struck
Seeley crashing blow from behind Telling him
to the floor where he lay in pool of blood
Mr.. Seeley's office boy. a fOurteen-year-olil lad.
known as Johnny heard his employer fall and
rushed into the office from a rear room. Despite
the fact that there were two desperate men to
oppose him, the lad sprung straight at the larger
ruffian. The smaller man kicked the lad he
passed. while the other caught him on the point
of the jaw with a swinging blow, knocking him
out. When the lad came TO his senses Mr..
Seeley was still senseless ON the floor The boy
alarmed the other occupants OF the building.
who called in two patrOlmen from the West
Thirtieth-st. station. AS they were lifting Mr..
Seeley from the floor he recovered consciousness.
and he soon gave the full particulars OF the as
sault He was then removed to his home In
care of a physician. Because Of his advanced
age, sixty-five years. there Is doubt 10 his
recovery from the assault. The two men. while
he lay unconscious. took 500 in cash and his
valuable gold watch and chain
Captain OCOnnor. OF the TendeTlOin. is work
ing on the himself. aided by Detectives
Armstrong and Butts They know the names OF
Mr.. Seeley's assailants which they refuse to
divulge. They equally reticent all points
of the case. and have done their best to shrOud
il in mystery.
The building In which the assault occurred IS
an old fashioned five story brOwnstone front
dwelling remOdelIed for business purposes The
entire front OF Mr.. Seeley's Office is taken up 0y
a plate glass window. and the assault was COM
mtted In plain view Of hundreds OF shoppers
When the men left the place. after rifiing the
unconscious mans pockets Trey were CHASED by
a big crowd across Madison Square Park They
escaped and further trace Of them has not yet
been found
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
OCTOBER Plan OPPOSED.
Would Interfere 7cith State Cam
paigns, Politicians San.
[FRON rHE TRIPUyE rT-REAI-l

washington, Aug. l4.-Politicians in Wash
ington were filed with apprehension at the news
received from Oyster Bay this morning, doubt
less based on the brief interview of Senator
Aidrlch intimating that Congress might be
called in extra session before the date previ-
ously set, November 9. On more mature rehec-
ton, however. it is believed President Roosevelt
VIII adhere TO his original purpose, and summon
congress TO convene on that date
II Is pointed out that an earlier session would
materially interfere with important State cleo
uons' which even If regarded as of relatively
less Importance from national point of view
VIII nevertheless have considerable haarino On
the results in 1904 In Rhode Island. recent
Democratic gains have made the election most
important The fight Of the Republicans will be
WIN view TO controlling the legislature TO he
erected next year. which viii select a successor
10 Senator Aldrich In Ohio. the canpaign is of
unusual interest and Importance because the
interests OF Senator Hanna are at stake opd
several other campaigns might be mentioned
the results Of which win ultimately If not i'm
mediately. affect the complexion of tho Sa,.+o
and which Will have the effect Of aging
or depressing the local organizations in tbetr
work next year
Nhaer these circumstances il is thought that
strong influences would be brought to be.r -,
N'N~--N iAoh ~ Nd4l tlie session
which would almost inevitably prevent a. Ioo.+
some influential politicians from affordinq oil
me assistance in their power 10 their mart, ~
their own States "
IN explanation Of Senator AIdricb,s re,,,arl,
mat there would be a session in October or No
NehDef' Il is recalled that there has been cor-
SIDERABLE pressure brought to bear on rha prasi
uent TO let financial legislation take nrs,aso,,a.
over the consideration OF the joint resolution
"hich Is 10 put into effect the provisions of +to
cuban treaty, and il Is believed thar con-. -
me members Of the sub-coInmttea of ,ba c..
ATE Committee on Finance renewed tba, H.
- oyster Bay yesterday. To such rlea :. :.
believed the President very likely renIiea ~.
he would not oe able 20 give his anpro,a,
10 the consideration of the financial bin !, "a
vance OF the Cuban treaty Joint resolr+t,,.
that ne would even prefer to call Co,,g,as. :,
session earlier if that were deemed necassar,,
to the disposal Of both measures before the roo
ular session convened in December.
II is pointed out. however. that there naed p,
little delay in the disposal Of the Cuban treat,
resolution. AS has already been said in ,hoc,
dispatches, the method Of putting the ,raat,. a.
tonce BY joint resolution viii permit of eya,, 80
expedition. There viii be no occasion fo~ ~
fenced debate, and ma jOTfty vote jp aacb
mouse VIII suffice 10 adopt the resolutio, 49,
save nearly three weeks for the considero -
= me nnancial measure now being drafte5
NhQer these circumstances news OF q srecisj
session 10 be convened before November ie re
ce-ved with sceptcisnl.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
TERROR NEAR TESUVIUS.
Fright of NatiUes Continues-FlO1c
of LaUd Decreasing.

Naples, Aug. 1.-THE people here are in an al
most continual state of panic over the activity
of Mount Vesuvus although the flow of lava
is less to-day than yesterday The parish
priests and the guardians of the law are having
great difficulty in quieting the people who are
convinced that they are about to be overwhelmed
by lava from the crater. They gather IN
churches, where they throw themselves before
the altar imploring the intercessiCn of the Viz
gin. The earthquake shocks have served to in
crease their alarm. Parents we'll as children
are infected with the fright
Several determined efforts have been made by
venturesome persons 10 get nearer the crater.
One man went so far that his presence was re-
Vealed by burst of fire. He brought back
none too gently by a guardian. Several of
the guardians have had narrow escapes from
falling stones. The spectacle presented by We
suvius is overpowering.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
DOLLAR WHEAT HERE.
Cash Gram Brings That Price in
Minneapolis.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rnIBuxE.I


Chicago, Aug. 14-Dollar wheat is here. The
cash grain sold for that figure in the Mime
apolis market to-day, and the skyrocket ad-
vance of 81 cents bushe to that price caused
great excitement in the markets of the coun-
try. In the wheat pit at the Board of Trade
here pandemonum reigned while the price on
future deliveries shot up u cents a bushel, and
it was discovered that the market is practically
swept clean of the high grade cereal immediate
ly available The country is face to face with
a practical famine in Immediately available
wheat. Only twelve of the great flour mills of
the country are running to-day. Inability TO
secure wheat has closed the others
1T is the farmer who is making the market"
said Mr.. Crosby. OF Logan & Bryan. Last
years wheat crop the heaviest known, but
it has all practically been consumed. Millers
have had empty bins for months, and have wait
ed, hoping that heavy crop this year would
lower prices. But the reports indicate that this
years crop will be les than in any year since
1900 The receipts of winter wheat have been
just one-half what they were a year ago. The
stock of winter wheat left is in the farmers
bins in the Southwest 1t is this wheat that is
now coming in.
There was no necessity for the present in
crease in price" said r. F. Edgecomb, one of
the heavy dealers. The miller simply got
scared, There is plenty OF wheat in the country,
and there will he lots of -four This viii all be
over in fortnight
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
EARLY SESSION LIKELY.
Vide Divergence of Opinion on the
LEGISLATION Needed.
IHY TErEGEAPH TO TIE TRIBrNE.l

oyster Bay Aug 1.-THE probability that
Congress will be called in extraordinary ses-
sion early in October. instead Of in November II
only for the purpose of enacting remedial
financial legislation greatly strengthened
to-day It became known on excellent authority
that although indications point to no currency
stringencv in the impending crop moving period
even approaching that Of last year, such a wide
divergence Of opinion exists as to what form
the legislation shall assume that there is a
strong likelihood that any financial measure
that may be taken up at the extra session will
overlap well into the regular session.
The proposed legislation" said The Tribune's
informant. who was one Of the financial experts
consulted by the President at Sycamore Hill to-
day. has afforded a hearing, not only to those
who believe that the proposed currency measure
should look almost entirely to an emergency
currency. but also to financial school which
believes that the measure should provide for
an improved stable. everyday currency-in other
words measure that shall be sanative and hy
gienic rather than medicinal"
The difficulties of reconcling the various ex-
pert opinions both in and out of Congress-" said
this informant. ARE weIlnigh insuperable
that ! have the gravest doubts whether, even
were Congress called in extraordinary session
IN October. any bill presented TO the Senate at
the opening Of the extra session would go
through during the extra session, even allow
ing for the longest possible extension Of time.
IT must be remembered" he added that
the primary purpose of the extra session, as at
present understood. VIII be TO enact legislation
approving the Cuban reciprocity treaty"
Asked whether there likely to be any
repetition of the stringency of last fall a con-
ta1seRcy which. It is understood. viii weigh
heaYsly n deciding 10 whicn of the wos7aontfis'
the extra session shall convene, the same in
forTnant said
From general indications IT is most improba-
bic that there viii be any such stringency as
that of last year. Crops have been good and
farmers appear already to have anticipated
their money needs. The Wall Street furry also,
which. through its diverse ramifcations might
have been indirectly factor in causing
stringency. as I know from several instances
which have come under my notice. is now
virtually past"