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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
WARD RESOLUTION
 CAUSES DISCUSSION
IF HIS INFRINGEMENT POLICY IS ADOPTED IT WILL MEAN GREAT SAVING TO ClTY-FlG- URES ARE GIVEN.

If the retrenchment policy inauguarated by Alderman George B. Ward at the last meeting of the city council is adopted by the municipal law makers, 1t will mean an annual saving of several thousand dol lars to the city Alderman Ward Is a member of the finance committee of the city council, and he is very likely to make a strong fight before the committee for his retrenchment resolutions.
 His first resolution provides for de- creasing the salary of the mayor from $36OO to s25O0 per annum for 1905, in accor- dance with the acts of the last general assembly of Alabama. MT. Ward Is the democratic nominee for mayor of Br- mingham His resolution went to the judiciary and finance committees.
 His second resolution provides for abolishing the offices of assistant to the city treasurer, at a salary of s7O per month. and of the assistant tax collector at salary of $7O per month.
 A third resolution provides for the con- solidation of the offices of city auditor, at a salary of s133.33 per month and city clerk at s1o0 per month. If this is done the office of city clerk and auditor will probably pay sl5O per month. Up to a few years ago city clerk and city audi tor was one office. There was, however. an assistant city auditor.
 The resolutions have been the source of much comment around the city hall since the meeting Wednesday night. Other retrenchment measures are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
DEMAND FOR IRON
 CONTINUES STRONG
MANY CONSUMERS HAVE NOT SUFFICIENTLY COVERED-DE- MAND FOR FINISHED MATE. RIAL WILL STIMULATE MARKET

Rogers. Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati report of yesterday says The reported reduction of 50,00o tons in furnace stocks during No- vember was effected in spite of an in- creased production of 5000 tons during the same period.
 A number of consumers who bought iron during the first stages of advancing prices have again been in the market. They have had time to figure out where they stand and find they are not sufficiently covered. The increased demand for fin- ished demand makes it necessary for them to again purchase. As the busi- ness in most manufacturing lines Is im- proving. they have bought generously. Furnaces are withdrawing from the mar ket as they become satisfied with the orders booked out in sight.
 Northern furnaces seem to be better sold up for the first quarter than those in the south. The difficulty in obtaining coke is still of much importance, and on account of its sharp advance in price and their delay in covering, some fur naces will have to figure on much high CT fuel cost during the coming year.
 The southern furnaces, especially those of the Birmingham district, are obtain ing a large supply of coke from the Vir- ginia and Pocahontas fields, and there is an increasing demand in that territory for this fuel. The dry spell experienced in the coke districts has not yet been broken to an extent which makes the situation any easier. and there is much difficulty in the railroads moving their traffic As a whole, the market Is steady and sales of good size have been made. Malleable, Bessemer and Basic iron have the call, some large orders being booked during the week. Sales of Basic in the east have been of unusual proportions. Both northern and southern charcoal irons have registered an advance, as well as Ohio Foundry iron. striking the higher level predicted in our last report Coke continues to advance and for early shipment is hard to get. After an ex- tended likeness one of the furnaces of the Sheffield Coal and Iron Co.,, at Shelf field, Ala. has been successfully blown in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
SUPERB NEW OUTFIT.
Brombergs Jewelry Store Is Now a
 Marvel of Beauty.

The new outfit and furnishings of F. W. Bromberg's jewelry store on Twen- tieth street. are attracting the attention of all people of taste They are elegant indeed. and come under the head of high art.
 The entire outfit is made of genuine Mexican mahogany and consists of deep and elaborate wall cases on each side. fitted with polished plate glass doors and on each side are recesses, being lined with French plate mirrors. All of this work is enriched with hand carving and is true to architectural art throughout.
 The base sections of the fixtures are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
POSTOFFICE PREPARING
 FOR HOLIDAY BUSINESS

mail This will insure the prompt de- livery of the package. The fee. is only eight cents in addition to the regular postage, and 1t will prove to be a saving in the long run. Patrons of the office are urged to commence sending their packages not later than the 18th inst, and not wait until the Ast or 22nd of the month"
 The Southern Express company is also making preparations to handle the big Christmas business. Extra clerks and messengers will be employed temporarily. The holiday business of the express com pany has been on for some time past, but the packages handled now are mostly for merchants.
 The railroads entering Birmingham have all handled a large amount of freight during the past few weeks, for the merchants, and shipments of holiday goods continue to come in.  he made in St. Louis showing his teeth he spent on food. This amounted to an average of about s5 day, and from this fact may be gained some idea of his eat ing ability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
CARRIAGES TO BE
 HEATED FOR WINTER
FEES & SONS HAVE INTRODUCED NOVEL PLAN FOR THE COM FORT OF PATRONS DURING THE COLD SEASON.

Fies X Sons, the well known and ex- tensive liverymen, have made another move in the line of up-to-date modern improvement for the comfort and con venience of their friends and patrons in Birmingham, which really means another step forward for our metropolitan city.
 That firm has supplied it's splendid car riages with Lehman's patent heaters, a small device which is placed in the car riage without inconvenience as to space, and which still affords perfect warmth and comfort thus making winter transfer in the city and suburbs, both day and night, not only bearable, but absolutely easy and delightful.
 Fies X Sons have an excellent line of superb vehicles, elegantly finished and with rubber tires, good drivers and we'll kept horses the firm keeps fully apace with the demand of the public This Is one of the largest livery sale and feed stables in the south and withal one of the most thoroughly equipped. *+s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
BEN M JACOBS & BROS 36f 56 Big @ FaI.H As 5@ss Ss Ala
arranged conveniently with drawers and

arranged conveniently with drawers and eupboards.
 In the center of the store is what is known as horse shoe effect" show cases These are of heavy plate glass with over- tapping edges and arranged with vertical sliding doors lined with best German mirrors.
 These cases are very deep and rest on piano leg table counters, all arranged with drawers complete.
 All ware cases and show cases are fitted with numerous electric lights (pat- ented)
 The cut glass room is especially att tractive. the fixtures being heavy and massive in keeping with the rest of the furnishings. The top of the room is hand somely paneled and an eliptical art glass dome, lined with clusters of electric lights.
 There is a handsome office at one side.
 The work room screens are also very beautiful and are in keeping with other of the fixtures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
Ladies of the Maccabees.

Lady Croy Hive No. ?, will elect of ficers for the ensuing term at the next regular review of the hive, Tuesday De- cember 13 in Magnolia hall.
 All members are being urged to be pres- ent and to return their copy of old by- laws. This Is the largest hive in the state. a fact of which the members are proud.
 The regular meeting days are the sec- ond fourth and fifth Tuesdays of the noonth The sessions are held in Mag nolia hall at 2:S0 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
CHRISTM MAS
 PRICES.

Remember the old saying
 "If at last you don't suc- ceed-Try Jacobs.
 You pay more than the Jacobs prices you pay more than enough for the best. On the other hand, if you should happen to pay less than upon anything we ask you are be- ing taken advantage of in the matter of quality and style. It is up to you, therefore, to decide whether you Wantthe best for the lowest prices or something inferior that you will be eternally dissatisfied with for a dollar or two less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
 ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME.
Features of Y. M. c. As Sunday
 Club.

The Young Mems Christian Associa- tion guarantees a good time to every man present at the Sunday club this afternoon from to o'clock in the asso- ciation building, No 526 North Twentieth street.
 Among the features of the programme are: Face to Face, a solo by MT. Walter Maxim; Rest, Love and Home" by the male quartet, composed of Griffin, Grain, Wier and Dillon.
 The address will be made by MT. James Bailey whose subject will be "Stick-to-it-iveness," or The Ability to Hold On
 The devotional service is always fol- lowed by q social mingle, where light re- treatments are served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
LADIES, DESK CHAIRS.

LADIES' DESK CHAIRS. Birds eye maple, S2.65. Golden oak, s9.75. Mahogany finish, $2.S5.
 TOILET TABLE CHAIRS. Imitation mahogany, $2,75. Golden oak, s2.S5. Birds eye maple, S2.65. Solid mahogany, S.O.
 PARLOR CHAIRS. Gilt upholstered, $1.90. Mahogany, $3.00. Mahogany, arms, $500 Golden oak, arms, $4.5O. Solid mahogany, upholstered, s6.75. Roman mahogany, arms, s9.75.
 LADIES' DESKS. Maple, birds eye, $6.75. Golden oak. s6.50. Mahogany finish, $6.50 Solid mahogany, $12.50.
 TOILET TABLES. Golden oak. S.50. Imitation mahogany, $5.S5. Genuine manogany, $15.00. Birds eye maple, $l6.5O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

We have for sale the whole or a part of an odd and an tique collection of silver, gold and copper coin, the SO called Walters Collection, comprising a part of the Given Collection, late of Bal timore. Steiner Brothers, bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
STOP PAYING RENT.
Do YOU WANT A HOME7

DO YOU WANT A FOME1
 We will loan you money to buy a home or buy lot and build, to be paid back as rent. Only s7.50 per month on each -s1, 900, with 4 per cent interest per annum.
 For particulars call on or write tho Standard Trust Company, 63S First National Bank Building, Birmingham. Alabama. ofice open Saturday night until q o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
BIRMINGHAM PRESS CLUB.
Special Meeting Will Be Held Tomor
 row Afternoon at 4 O'clock.

A special meeting of the Birmingham Press Club will be held tomorrow after noon at 4 oclock in the council chamber at the city hall.
 Important matters will be transacted and a fine attendance is requested by President Emil Lesser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
WARDRoBEs.

WAhOhODEOs Double door. s9.5O. Birds eye maple. with glass, $24.0O. Solid mahogany, glass door, $59.5O Solid mahogany. glass door, chiffonier- wardrobe, $65o0 Golden Oak Chiffonier Wardrobe, $2S. .5O.
 cHIFFoNIERs. Golden oak. $4.9o. Golden oak, with mirror, $9.50. Golden oak, with mirror and hat rack, s9.S5.
 Genuine mahogany. with mirror. s16.50. Genuine mahogany, with mirror, $27.50.
 MUSIC CABINETS. Open, mahogany finish, S3.95. With door, mahogany finish, s4.95. Carved, mahogany finish, $5.75. Fancy design, solid mahogany, $8.75. With drawers, S12.00 PIANO PLAYER MUSIC CABINET. Golden oak, g shelves, S16.50. Mahogany, $1S.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
cHILDs CHAIRS.

Child's rockers, 40c. Nursery chairs. 7bo. High chairs, 95c. Baby walkers. s .00 Baby jumpers, $4b0 Child's miniature Old Hickory Sets One table one rocker and one chairs $2.O0
 NEWSPAPER RACKS. Willow reed, 100. Wood, 6Oc.
 GO.cARTS. The best, with lace cover and parasol complete $15.00.
 WASTE BASKETS. Crex grass, $1.25. Fancy grass, $2.OO.
 DINING CHAIRS. Set of six $5.50. Dressers, SS.50. Washstands $3<S5. Rattan couches, S.50. Pantasote couches, $1650 Leather couches, $27.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

his long stay at St. Louis tanned him somewhat.
 Otabenga objects seriously to showing his teeth unless compelled to do so by pr. Werner, and even then 1t is only for second. He gave some trouble when in the exposition at first about showing his worries. The negro Is of symmetrical proportions and one would think he was an ordinary boy about twelve years old.
 The South African smoked a big cigar yesterday. much to the delight and amusement of large circle of spectators. He puffed 1t as one unused to such performance, and Dr. Werner declared that long-stemmed pipe was his favor ite. His ability to peal an apple with one hand was a stunt which caused no lit- tie amusement. He "steadies" the knife blade with his thumb and revolves the apple against it with his first finger, the other three fingers being used merely to hold the apple. He eats ordinary things in this country, because he cannot have the flesh he so much desires.
 Dr. Werner says the little negro never gets enough to eat and all the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

When 1t prints good, 1t is a good cut. The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

Preparations are being made for the heavy Christmas business at the post office Commencing on the 10th five extra clerks will be put to work to assist in handling the mails promptly. Assistant Postmaster John Towers estimates that the business this year will be much heavier than ever before.
 If there is any congestion in the mails at local postoffice 1t will be in hand ling the packages, but this will amount to but little The letter mail already shows an increase.
 In addition to the regular registration and stamp clerks there will be assistants. and in this way all mail matter can be handled with ease, it is thought. In speaking of the Christmas rush yester- day afternoon MT. Towers said:
 Persons are advised to send all of their packages of any value by registered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

if to the Gawk Engraving Co. People $ phone 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
MEN WANTED

Pays s75 to s10o monthly. Brains and en- ergy the only capital required. Full par ticulars and working plan by mail 50c. Address Birmingham Bargain House. B'upinghaIn. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

FITS WELL WEARS WELL
 Varley & Bauman all wool Suits for SlO, Sl2. 50, $l5 and $18. Nothing better for Style or Quality. 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

ler's product, BOG per jar.
 Fresh pineapples, large and sweet, 20c each.
 Baker, and Huyler chocolates. 45c per pound.
 Choices imported figs, per box, 10c. Figs in bulk 200 per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

Dates 10c, 25c and soc per box. Full line of Franco-Americau soups, pints 200, quarts 35c; Blue labels same price.
 Paper shell oceans 25c per pound, large.
 A full line of extracts.
 Salt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11
New Products From the Woods for Your Homes and Fess The % sd M % @ Cheap

IRON BEDS. Iron beds $2.s5 Springs, s1.S0 Mattress, $.S. Sideboards, s10.00
 PARLoR CABINETS. Mahogany (fancy) many mirrors, $27. 30 Mahogany, glass ooor. back, sides, shelves, front and bottom, $500. Vernish Martin, very fine. S75.oo.
 DAvENPoRTS. Cedar lined box bottom, $T.50. Imported German tapestry, 5000. cREx GRASS FURNITURE. Chairs. $9.50. Rockers, 5000. Settees. $19.50. Students chairs $1500. Clock ChalD $35.00. Pyro-etched bookracks, $1.75. Work tables, mahogany, N6.50. Work tahle pedestal, mahogany, $20.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

Mince meat. bulk 121sc per lb.' 5-pound bucket roc.
 Preserves, jellies. etc., in jars, all sizes and prices.
 Fancy cakes in air-tight pack ages.
 Salted almonds and oceans, Huy-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

DOOR MATS. Rubber, $1.O0. Cocoa, 65c. Wire, soc.
 MATTINGs. The best, 29c.
 RUGS. Door 60c. Washstand, $150 Fire place, $2.00. Sofa, $3.0 9x12 Tapestry, $14.00. 7x9 Tapestry, $10.50 SKIP Velvet (best) $25.00. 9x12 Imported yarn, $55.00.
 SHAVING STANDS. Golden oak, $6.90. Golden oak, two drawers, S8 50. Mahogany, two drawers, s9.50 Mahogany. five drawers, and cabinet $12. .5O Revolving mirror $s.75 CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS. With mirror, solid mahogany, $1S.00 With mirror, fancy, $22.50 Golden oak, fancy, $12.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-11

CLOTHES BASKETS. Fine round Willow, $1 .25. Extra large Fancy, 250
 cosTUMERS. Golden oak, Soc. Fancy oak, SLIGO. Mahogany, H.50.
 COMFORTS. Red cotton, S5c Assorted colors, $25 Fleece, S20O
 BLANKETS. Gray, double, S5c. White, double, $l.5O
 ROCKERS. Golden oak cane arms, $1.50. Golden oak, cobbler arms, g.. 9. Fancy golden oak, leather, 8 50 Fancy golden oak, bedroom, s4.00. Birds eye maple, bedroom, $4.50. Mahogany finish, $4.00. Mahogany finish, arm (parlor) S3.O0. Solid mahogany, arm (parlor) $5.OO. Solid mahogany, very handsome, $6.50. Willow S3.S5.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
RUDOLPH TO BE ARRAIGNED.
Trouble in Procuring Attorney to Defend Alleged RObbcr is Feared
 By Judge Davidson.

Union, Mo. March 16.-"Bill' Ru- dolph will be arraigned Wednesday afternoon Judge Davidson and Pros ecuting Attorney Meyersieek are anx- ious to have the trial set for as early date as possible They prefer Satur- day, March 19 the date most spoken of, provided the defendant has an at torney.
 The three attorneys originally ap pointed will endeayor to be let out of the case. as they say they did enough in defending Collins. The judge will find it hard task to get any other lawyers unless someone outside the county will come forward and volun- teer to defend Rudolph
 Judge Davidson said Tuesday that he would not permit Rudolph to plead to the information until he had law yer
 Judge Davidson, accompanied by Judge Jesse H. Shaper and Attorney Jesse NJ. owen, visited Rudolph in jail Tuesday. He seems to have lost much of the spirit that characterized his for mer appearance
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
IS CHARGED WITH MURDER.
YounG Bohemian Woman Charged With Murdering Her New
 Born Babe.

Edwardsyille. H.. March 1G.-Gusta Simek, 2l years of age, who came to Edwardsville from Bohemia four months ago, and has been living with the family of Martin Moekler, was held by a coroner's jury Tuesday morning on the charge of murdering her newly born babe. She will be held for the grand jury. Monday night the woman was discovered poking the kitchen stove. and when others attempted to dis- cover the cause she became violent An officer was called, but before he ar rived MT. Mockler and a friend had succeeded in taking the body of a child from the stove burned to crisp. n,1.
 To several Bohemian friends the woman stated that she was so fright ened that she burned the remains to conceal the fact She also stated that the father of the child lived in Bo hemia and had sent her to this coun- try, promising to follow her in a short time, and that she has learned that he has since joined the army.
 The verdict of the coroner's jury was that the infant came to it's death through the criminal intent of the mother to dispose of it, and her efforts to burn it's body. and that the mother is Gusta Simek, of Edwardsville, l"
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
THE CORDELIA BOTkln CASE.
The Work of Securing a Jury for Mrs. Botkin's second Trial Pro-
 cecds Slowly.

San Francisco. March 16.-The work of securing q jury for the second trial of Mrs C0rdela Botkin on the charge of murdering Mrs John F. Cunning by means of poisoned candy. is proceeding slowly in the superior court. As the re- suit of the first days examination of talesmen only five jurors were passed. Several declared that they would not render verdict to hang q woman. and number had already formed opin- ions regarding the case None of those examined were anxious 10 serve, and it is not expected that jury will be ob- tained for Q day or two.
 The Delaware witnesses are duo to arrive here on Thursday, and District Attorney ByingtOn has announced his intention of placing them on the stand before the evidence or others for the prosecution has been presented
 Nineteen talesmen were examined Tuesday, four being accepted by both the prosecution and the defense, mak- ing a total of nine jurors so far chosen.
 There being no more names in the jury tox, Judge Cook ordered that a special venire be summoned.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
MINERS DECIDE
 NOT ID STRIKE
Reports Have Been Received From
 About Fifty Points.
OFFICIAL VOTE THURSDAY
In Nearly All Towns Heard From the Vote is Heavily in Favor of Accepting the Scale ns
 offered.

Indianapolis. Ind. March 1G.-One hundred and ninety thousand coal miners of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, west ern and central Pennsy lvania, Michi- gan, Iowa, eastern Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland dropped their picks Tuesday 10 cast their ballots on the proposition to accept or refuse the offer of the mine owners for a two years scale at reduction of 512 per cent. from the present scale of wages. The voting was done by ballot, the polls being open from one o'clock to six o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The ballots were in charge of the secre- taries of the local lodges of United Mine Workers of America, each miner being handed one favoring acceptance of the scale and the other it's rejection. The miner voted his preference, and, at six o'clock, the polls closed. The secretaries will forward the result to the national headquarters, and they will be counted Thursday.
 The national tellers to count votes here will be Nat Charlton. of Streator H.; Wm. Fitzgerald, of Dunmore Pa, and James Pritckard, of Hem l lock, o.
 Reports have been received here from about fifty points. In practically all of them, ineluding towns in Indiana Ohio, West Virginia. western Penn sylvania and Illinois, the sentiment a. voted is heavily in favor of accepting the scale as offered.
 President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson remained at national head quarters Tuesday night to receive any telegraphic returns. although they said they had arranged for none in ad- vance Both were confident that the miners had voted i'll favor of the scale.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
State Federation Organized.

A convention of delegates represent. lns every branch of organized labor Tn the state was held at Little Rock on the 1+th inst. for the purpose of organizing state federation of labor. The convention was in session three days and permanent organization Was effected. The objects of the state federation are set forth as follows
 !. The objects of the federation shall be the encouragement and form. alton Of local central trades bodies and local unions in the state of Ar kansas
 - To assist in establishing na. tional anu international trades un- ions.
 5. To aid and encourage the la. Dor press and to educate the masses as 10 the advantage of the purchase oi union label products.
 'l. To aeitate such questions as may be for the benefit of the working class, in order that we may obtaIn the enactment of such measures by the state and national legislatures as
  peal Of all oppressive laws which now exist
 ,. To use all means consistent with honor and integrity to So correct the abuses under which the working classes are laboring as to assure Go them their just rights and privileges" ," The federation will meet annually on the second Monday in December at 10 a. m, the place to be designated by the previous convention The cleo ton of officers resulted as follows: President, $. F Braekney. of the United Mine Workers first vice pres i3ent c. II Jones of Hartford; sec ond vice president, J. II. Langston of Pine Blufr; third vice president. Wm. Nes5itt of Fort Smith; fourth vice president. o. Y. Shomo of Eittle Rock, secretary-treasurcr. L. H. Moore of Li0Ie Rock.