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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Would Be a Disgrace.


 He predicted under such restrictions tho shipbuiding of this country, except gov ernment work, would be disgrace to the name of shipbulding.
 Representative Hearst inquired if 1t were not possible to acquire the means of manufacture which are being used in the English yards, and thus compete with them in building. He cited as an example of the. reduction of cost In manufacture that newspapers in the last ten years have dropped In price from , to 2 cents d copy to 1 cent a copy, and at the same time the hours of the workmen had been decreased and wages increased. If that can be done in the newspaper businesss why not in your buslness?"
 Disclaiming any knowledge of the rami- fcations of publishing newspapers. Mir. Downey proceeded to give his ideas on the subject. He spoke of the great presses and intricate plants installed at enormous cost which, he said. probably were re- sponsible for the decrease in the cost of producing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

his pocket offered 1t in the attitude of one proffering a drink of the liquid. The offer was declined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
.DOWNEY SCORES THE AMERICANS Labor Inferior to Iris|l Scotch
 and English SAYS TIE SYSTEM IS WRONG Is Willing to Take of Ills Hat to the Printing Press, the Most Won
 derfu Piece of Ma
 chlnery.
SAYS THE SYSTEM IS WRONG

Washington. February 25.-"Do you mean to say that the Scotch, the Irish or the English laborers in the shipyards at Glasgow can do 60 per cent more work with the same tools and in the same time tha mean be done by American shipyards worlxers?" demanded James O'Connen, president of the International Association of Mechanics, of Wallace Downey, a New York shipbuilder and representative of the New York Metal Trades association, dur ing the progress of hearing today on the eight hour bill before the house committee on education and labor.
 'I do mean to say that most emphatical- ly." answered MT. Downey. And I am not making the statement from hearsay. It has cost me s5oo.Ooo in the last five years In addition to gray hairs to find 1t out. spent $s000O in purchasing the best tools, in acquiring knowledge of methods in Glasgow. and tried for three years to in- duce American workmen that by doing piecework, they could accomplish more. They would not see It. and the shipbuild- ing interests have suffered. In turn the laborers have suffered for the pay rolls have been decreased"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Did Not Believe Statement.

Diu Not 6eiIeNe SIdIeFnents
 MT. O'Connell declared that he had no belief in the statement of Mir Downey and expressed the opinion that American workers In the shipyards were far supe- rior to those of other countries. MT Dow ney responded with challenge that MT. OConnell make an investigation or con- suit other builders, whose words would be respected by the world. He said he hoped when the systems employed in Eng fish yards are brought to bear in this country, we would be able to pass the foreign yards in the amount and quality of work produced but declared that such legislation as Is proposed In the eight hour bill Is cutting the threats of the working people.
 An arbitrary s-hour day which would prohibit over time of any kind would place a handicap on the American ship builder that would lose for him all op- portunity of participating in foreign trade" said MT. Downey
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

ings from the South" Among them was introduced the "ginger-cake col or.' With the greater increase in business came the joy of securing a 'coFnfield darkey' for a cook. She had never seen one paint, especially upon such insignificant substance as an egg shell. She would watch Mis- Lizabeth." by the hour, and gaze at Hher painting "her kind" with eyes and mouth wlde open and arms akim- bo! every now and then exclaimlng, Well folks befo' de Lawd! dat beats all I ain't nebber seed or heerd uv nuthin' lik' dat. To eats, dc egg and sells de she'll" And Mrs. ward would reply Yes Missouri, wet'waste noth- ing in Dixie Cabin and you must help me save every she'll" which she did: taking the greatest pains to ''br'ak 'em Jis rite"
 Mrs. Ward begun her original occu- patton several years ago. The new slave trade" is unquestionably won derful. a.
 It has prospered in spite of the traders trials and the divers difficult ties she has so bravely overcome. With persistent courage she has fought the good fight and worthiiy won the victory. Whether or not fame will rank her as genius, her efforts and achievements give her clear title to her praise as each year she sells more than 1900 slaves. To fashion these souvenirs is tedious work, demanding steady nerves and tireless patience. To make aright each little head requires an artists touch and skill with a large stock of originality and endurance, mental and physical. First. the cot ton has to be carefully taken out of every boil and as carefully pasted back so as to hold the painted shell which is securely fastened in it. Then, the painted faces must show the ar lists touch, no heavy strokes, but the expression in every detail must bring to mind the face of some old fashioned negro. The features and expression Mrs. Ward paints are likened to the clever work of Howard Weeden so well does she catch the typical negro countenace. The painting must be thoroughly dry before the kinky locks may be fastened to the shell. Sometimes they are left to peep from beneath a real bandanna head handkerchief or hat made from bits of different colored felt. Then many of the heads must show that their hair is "wropped" and to wrap the locks with white thread is | in itself a tiresome task. Some of the headE are fastened in the shells in ob- long shape and painted to represent a water melon. The cotton to which they are fastened is dyed pink and flecked | to show the seed.
 The success which has crowned Mrs. Wards herioc struggle and enable her to support herself. two children and add to the comfort. and lesson the cares, of her invalid husband, hold out encouragement to the heart-weary wo- man in the battle for bread. To her life truly has not been a play gTound, but she has fitted her shoulders to burden. grappled with adverse circum- stance uncomplainingly facing hard ships until at last she has conquered conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

ton to teaching her young children. caring for her invalid husband. looking after the stock and lighting to secure labor to cultivate the limited crops she was able to plant. Realizing while her life was a busy one. there was no ad- eduate remuneration for the thought and labor required and she was not sat- ished. Unwilling to brook failure she heroically resolved to succeed at something. She turned to her paints and brushes to solve the problem and the change proved her salvation.
 During the winter she painted val entines. covers for cushions. fashioned rag dolls with painted faces, which brought ready sales in the neighbor- ing town. Encouraged by this effort she made her Easter offering by painting Easter eggs. Not content to paint merely an Easter egg, from the painted shells she fashioned the dain- tiest of vases. bowls, tiny cradles and wheel-barrows. On one of the shells she painted a pretty face encasing 1t in a tissue paper cap.
 She painted on another egg shell a dear old black mammy's face arrang- ing about the head, covered with cot ton, dyed black, 8 head handkerchief and a white head of the nanny" whom she named Aunt Dinah." Mir. Ward called her to come to the field and assist him with some work. Looking over the ground her obseF- want eye noted the bare old cotton stalks standing with their brown empty bolls. It was than and there she conceived the idea to fill one of the empty bolls with cotton and fas- ten a painted egg shell in the center. Acting upon the inspiration of the moment she entered the house and painted an egg shell like a cotton bloom. fastening 1t in the boil creat- ing her first cotton souvenir"
 The Easter eggs were placed on ex- hibition. A young man immediately sent an order to Mrs. Ward wishing to send 1t to an aunt in Boston Pleased to think her little novelty would make an extended trip she en- deavored to improve upon the first. Considering 1t was going to Boston, her ingenuity suggested the approprt- ateness of placing an Aunt Dinah
 head in the open boil. This souvenir marked the beginning of new Slave Trade" ore in which the slaves. like the lilies of the field, how they grow
 they toll not, neither do they spin And yet sYen Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these ' Other orders quickly came to her af- ter Aunt Dinah's little black face wal exhibited by her young gentleman friend. When Easter-tide had passed she found herself twelve dollars the richer and in possession of an idea from which she had great expecta- tions. Friends enthusiastically urged her to go into 'the cotton boil busi- ness" Tn the beginning the souve' mfrs were crude, limited only to Aunt Dinah,. and Uncle Remus, with Tar Alabama coon" Hot Springs firm became interested in her unique souv- enir and sold them through the year The next winter she increased heI number of slaves as the demand fol them had became widespread. At tached to each 'individuaI was a care bearing his or her name and Greet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
WEAK, WORKOUT, LIsTLESs wO-
 MEN.
Correct the Irregularities That Are Wrecking Your System aud
 Happiaess,


 Correct the Irregularities That Are
 wrecking Your System aud
 Happfness,
 Feminine happiness is only secured through feminine health, and feminine health is best secured through Fem- inala. Not only best secured by Fem inala, but what is far more. is easiest made lasting by Feminala. ,. Weak. wornout, listless women, made so by some one of the hundred irregularities peculiar to their sex, may, and every day do ind new life and new vitality and through them new happiness and new content, by the taking at home of Femipala,
 FeminaIa, the prescription of an eminent physician, is a safe. prompt and sure cure for suppressed, profuse, seanty, painful. delayed ,or irregular menstruation, whites, falling of the womb, green sickness. inflammation or ulcertation of the womb. disorders of the change of life, Arrangements and diseases of pregnancy, threatened mis- carriage, parrenness, nervousness, pains. headache. hysteria, mental anasmia. impure blood. rough and dis colored skin. blotches, etc. caused by diseases peculiar to women. Feminala cures by specific action on the female organs, and by building up the sys- tenn, strengthening and toning up the nerve oenters, aiding digestion, and purifying the blood.
 Femlnala Is now sold. recommended and guaranteed by druggists; $1.00 a bottle.
 Note to WOmen.-A sample bottle oi Feminala and a book concerning dis eases peculiar to women will be mail ed, in q plain. sealed package. free upon request. if addressed to The American Drug Company, Montgomery Ala. Write for 1t today. adv-l4l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
GAINED A FOUND A WEEK.
Brooklyn Woman Tells of simple Fsssh Forming Food that is also Care for all Stomach Troubles.

Thinness Is one of the many symp- toms caused by disordered digestion
 This is well illustration by an 9S- perlenes told by Mrs E. J. Bell, 2s Walworth Street, Brooklyn. who says
 My daughter has gained over . pound a week since she began taking Mi-o-na. Her appetite is good and she enjoys her food very much. Her face and limbs are fllllng out, and she has a good color She has also regained her spirits, while she used to be so melan- ,(hoIy that I thought at times she would lose her mind. For long while she was quite weak and her nerves SO shattered that she had convulsions and could not sleep at night. Now since taking Mi-o-na she sleeps right through the night until morning and has gained greatly in strength.
 Few medicines have as many friends in Montgomery as Mi-o-na. n. e. Fow~ Ter has the local agency for this prep- aration. A box of these tablets costs but soc, and this amount will cure the average dyspeptic and hll out the wasted form. Begin the use of Mi-o-na at once, knowing that unless tk curam. 1t will cost you absolutely nothing.
 nov 2-11-16.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
NEW CoRroRATIoss.
Company VIII Build TeIephone Line im
 South AIahama.

Company Will Build TeIephone Line im
 south Alabama.
 Notice of incorporation were received yesterday as follows by the Secretary of State:
 The Fairmont Investment Company with a capital of $50.00O. to conduct a real estate and mercantile business in Birmingham. The incoPpopAtors are: Culpepper Exums Otto Marx and Eu- gene Fies,
 The Baldwin County Telephone Com pany with a capital of $6.000, to erect and operate telephone lines in the counties of Baldwin, Clark. Monroe. Escambia and Mobile. The ineerpoTa- tors are: Aaron Moog. R. A. Hall, John Miller. John H. Cross and V. M. R. Schowalter.
 The Beggs-Foster Commission and Grocery Company. with a capital of $4,O00, to buy and sell groceries and feed stuffs, in Gadsden.
 A certificate of incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State yes- terday by the United States Mortgage and Trust Company. with its principal place of business in New York city. The company will do business in Ala bama with ofice in the First National Bank building at Birmingham. The agent Is Clemont Gazzan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
THE CHRYsANTHEMUM SHOW.

Among the social events of the day is the opening of the chrysanthemum show by the ladies of the Neighborhood House Association.
 The ladies have transformed the common place hall into glorous gar den of richest blossoms.
 Most of these flowers are from the gardens and hot housese in and near the city. Very few people can bost of having seen such royal beauties as are in the collection. The single bloss- oms are wonderful and the delicate shading of color, must be seen to be appreciated.
 Prizes are to be awarded for hand s6nest collection. for handsomest sim gle bloom, and for greatest variety.
 Competitors for prizes are Mrs. ]. L.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

says the Philadelphia Public Ledger The friends of the two are found Of springing upon them this story:
 In sending out complimentary passes to officials of the Eeaboard system 1t happened through error that the Southern sent to Mr. Williams a pass marked Not good on the Washington and Southwestern Limited" When he received 1t Mir. Williams looked I'D the Seaboard pass that was to be sent to MT. Spencer, With a pen he wrote across it:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
SOCIAL ITEMS.

The following invitation has been re' ceived by friends here: --.
 ",Mr. and Mrs. Moncure Woodson Camper request the honor of your pres- ence at the marriage of their daughter, Julia Hartwell, to MT. Edward Asbury O'Neal, on Wednesday evening, Novem- Der the twenty-third, nineteen hun dred and four. at eight o'clock, First Presbyterian Church, Florence, Ala bama."
 Cradle of Confectionery Chapter met yesterday at the Carnegie Library with an unusually large attendance. Mrs. c. A. Lanier read beautiful and thrill ing paper on the subject of the Star of the West firing on Fort Sumpter, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. A letter was read from the historian, Mrs. Harvey Jones of Mobile, containing matter of interest to the club. Reso- lutions were passed of sympathy with Miss Mamie Holt in the death of her revered and honored father, Mir. Ebert Holt.
 The Secession Chapter had very en- toyabie meeting with the President. Mrs, Lizzie Reeves, on yesterday even ing. The meeting was unusually well attended and generous donations were made to several memorial funds in- cluding the Pelham monument and the Farther Ryan Window. After the business session. the President enter tained the chapter at deiightful luncheon. During the evening, Mrs. John Dow, rendered several exquisite numbers on the piano, and Miss Miller sang one of her sweetest songs.
 The Francis Marion Chapter of the D. A. R.'s had their meeting at the home of Mrs Lucius Gaston last after noon. Her pretty parlorS were deco rated with American flags in most pa- triotic fashion. A full attendance were present. The number is limited to twenty-five, and no applicant Is re- ceived into membership without let ter of approval from three of the mem bers Delicious refreshments were served.
 Today the Silver Tea will be served from 4 to o'clock at the home of Mrs. lJ. D, Burke on Sayre Street, by the ladies of the First Baptist Church. A number of young ladies are in the re- ceiving party and the time Is to go as merry as the merriest of tea-serving times.
 NOTICE.
 The Magazine Club will meet with Mrs. Bethea on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. J. w. Burch and Miss Marie Rurcb have returned from St. Louis.
 Mrs. Forest V. Hunter of Henderson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
INSPECTED TICKET OFFICE.
Travelling Auditors Checked Accounts
 Of Agent SuRratt.


 Of Agent SuRratt. For the first time in 1904, the Montgomery union railway ticket of- flee was checked up yesterday. Here tofore 1t has always been checked up at least twice a year.
 This speaks of the confidence of the railroads in the local ticket office and is a very high compliment to Agent Surratt and his capable force.
 The ofice was checked up last on November II, 1908. It is somewhat of a coincidence that the checking .yester- day was on the 10th day of Novem- Der,
 The six travelling auditors who were at work in the ticket office yester- day were: L. Goodloe. Atlantic Coast Line: W. W. Glover. Western of Ala bama; c. L. Keenan,. Seaboard Air Line: C. Fite, Central of Georgia; w. A. McGlemery. Louisville and Nash vile and J. W. Heustis. Mobpe and Ohio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
4ETERNAL PuNIsHMENT.p
This Was Mir. Napler's Subject ai seuthalde Chureh.1

seuthaide Chureh.
 At the Southside Baptist Church last night, Rev. A. F. Napier preached Q powerful sermon on Eternal Punish ment" to a good sized congregation.
 He contended that if there was no eternal punishment there would be no necessity for death. The constant communicatica with Christ was there sMeetinss win continue thronghout this week and next week with ser- vices each night at 1880 o'clock.
 Rev. J. L. Gross, D. D., pastor of expected next week to assist Mir. Na- pier in conducting the meetings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
A PLUCKY AND ORIGINAL
 ALABAMA BUSINESS WOMAN
The south,u Twentieth Century "siave
 Trader" re>-~

The SOuth,a Twentieth CeAtufy ~sAA"S
 Trader" ss>-~
 By Lucille Webb Banks.
 Down in Alabana Is a woman who has put behind her, the things Of the past, adjusted herself to a matter-of- fact commercial world that demands an eve for an eye-one hundred cents for A doIlar-and Is earnestly engaged in & work so unique 1t stamps her as genius. Think of 1t! A woman who is brave enough to continue a Slave Trader" in spite of MT. Lincoln's proc lamation which an old-time colored wo- man. with a wise shake of the head, told the writer, "Marse Abrum's proe'- nation uv manc'pation means perzact- ly de day freedom wuz ended"
 The story of the life of Mrs. E. c. Ward, of Eutaw, Ala, as related by her, Is charming. It illustrates pret- ty illustration of a woman's wonderful work being inspired through her won deful love" for those dependent upon her. This independent, self-supporting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

Cobbs, Mrs. Stokes. Mrs. Jewett, Mrs. Hunter, and Mrs. Semple.
 For several days, these elegant blooms will be on exhibition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

vile. N. C.. formerly of Montgomery, is visiting Mrs c. c. Reading at her home on Washington Street. Miss Mary Judson Dinkins of Dothan, has been the guest of Misses Meddie and Georgia McDonald for the past two weeks
 Miss Bess Caffady. who has been the guest of Miss Marion Watts, has re- turned to her home In Fort Deposit.
 Mrs. Wigglesworth of Selma, Is vis- ting Mrs. Robert Stringfellow at her home on South Street. Mir. Fred McRea sheehan Is very se- riously Ill at his home on North Mc- Donough Street. Mrs. A, L. Moore of Macon, Ga, is visiting Mrs. !. D. Hendrix at 62a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
arrr Nnt the Paaa.s

John skeIton Williams. who used to be President of the SsaboaFd Air Line, is a good friend of Samuel Spencer President of the Southern Railway,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
sOZODONT
 Liquid and Powder

should be used. The Liquid to penetrate into the little crsvices and purify them; the Powder to polish the outer surface and pre- vent the accumulation of tartar.
 sFcRlGs, LIQUID. PowpRR. RAaz&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

Mrs. A. L. Moore of Macon, Ga, Is visiting Mrs. J. D. Hendrix at 52A Clayton Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
A SENSIBLE MOTHER

Proud of her children's teeth, consults dentist and learns that tho beauty of perma- nent teeth depends on the care taken of the first set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
We Are Headquarters for Heavy
 Shoes for Hard Wear.

full and complete line of sho suitable for every line of work and at suitable prices, we have them
 FOR THE RAILROAD MAN; FOR THE MECHANIC; FOR THE PATROLMAN; FOR THE ENGINEER; FOR THE FIREMAN; FOR THE HUNTER; FOR THE FARMER; and others need sron durable footwear Plantation second We have grade the very best makes and very lowest possible prices Our Women Heavy Shoes range in price m............. S5c, ST. and $125 Mems Flows and English Ties .. ..... $1 and $125 Mems Balls and English Ties .25 and $15O Splendid selection of Mems Hunting Balls $2 $225 $25O $S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

Edison Gold Moulded Records price ............ ...
 The finest disc record made with will last forever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
The Edison Monograph. A MOST ACCEPTABLE HOLIDAY GIFT

It is the most useful instrl- ment in any home. It's power to amuse makes entertaining easy. It plays for dancing, it keeps the young folks home at night. It brings the hits of all the shows to
 you in town or country. The la- test improved, perpetual sapphire point, no scratch or harsh metallic sound, nothing but sweet melo- dious music.
 Monographs range in price $10.OO, $20.00, $30,0o, $5O.OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

We've had the supervision of this shoe and know that there nothing the the of in them and they genuine Goodyear Walted Will pleasantly % hand sewed shoe other shoe the pce that will afford much satisfaction and look we'll this They all nds of eathe plain and cap $25O pair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
'0DAY WILL BE "A DAY OF BARGAINS.
T HE SHOE $ TOR E

men shoes seldom have kick" they say that they better service and satisfaction than shoe they have Every will find this true of our
 q 5 O e A Q E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. J. W. Burch and Miss Marie Burch have returned from St. Louis.
 Mrs. Forest V. Hunter of Henderson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11

NOTICE. The Magazine Club will meet with Mrs. Bethea on Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-23
REPAIRING WARSHIPS.
HEARST men FAIL.
VIII Not Have Majority In the Ohio Demo-
cratic Convention.

Columbus. Ohio. May 23-Leaders are
In conference here today preparatory 20
the Democratic state convention OF the
next two days. Nothing seems 10 be set
tied IN advance, except that Webb p.
Huntington OF Columbus will be the can
didate for secretary OF state. He Is un-
opposed.
The Hearst men have for weeks been
contending I'm Ohio for district delegates
TO the state convention here this week
but they failed TO get n majority OF either
so that here Will not he such contest
as had been expected The Hearst men
are now In favor Of uninstructed delegates.
This would give them the district dele
"a tes- Ia-saeiaEad 4l4l4aatrt8et ions
and the unit rule would prevent them
from getting any votes from Ohio at 81.
Louis. IL seems probable that the con-
vention will not instruct. Owing 90 the
large number Of contests TO be heard
there is some talk Of political convep-
ton. but 10 Is thought that these threats
Will cease after the district meetings and
the committee sittings tomorrow night