davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
REVS|ONS MADE
 IN NEW SCHEDULE Bessemer Council Reduces
 Some Licenses, VETERANS GIVEN CROSSES Petition Introduced at Meeting to Pro- hIbt the Sale of Second Hand
 Clothing, Which Tends to
 Spread Disease.
VETERANS GIVEN CROSSES

Ressemer. January s-(Speeial)-The mayor and board of aldermen met to- night in regular semi-monthly session in the council chamber Most of the time was taken up by hearing petitions and complaints from the citizens. several revisions were made in the license sched- ule. The question of prohibiting the sale of second hand clothing in Bessemer, on grounds that they spread contagious dis- eases. elicited considerable discussion. The ouestion of closing the fruit stands on Sunday also brought up warm discuss sion.
 Those present were: Mayor Huey, Clerk Cook and Aldermen Rodgers Randle, Hol- lingsworth, Mundes, Dennis, Norwood Altar hearing complaint rom the Postal Telegraph company asking that s2oo, the amount imposed on the company for perpetual franchise to run It's hne on Carolina alley, be reduced, the poaro declined to take any further action on the matter.
 The petition to remove the license on meat markets in Thompsontown, suouro of Bessemer, was denied.
 The pool room men appeared before the council and asked that the license on .eaeb nool table be reduced from s2o to sl5. After some discussion the board re- fused 10 make the reduction.
 sam Lifcovits, a merchant of Bessemer' presented a petition asking the council to take some action in regard to regulating inc sale of second hand clothing in besse- mer. He alleged that the clothing was means of spreading smallpox ana otner infectious disease. The matter was re- ferred to a committee, composing Alder men Dennis, Hollingsworth, Randle ana Mayor Huey. with instructions to inves- tieate the matter thoroughly and report 10 the council at Its next meeting.
 The finance committee reported ao'- versely the petition to reduce the annual ,jcense of Ice factories from slOo to S25. The report was adopted. The license or pili posters was reduced from $lOO to sbO
 The ordinance reducing the license on wholesale liquor dealers and green meat dealers was put on third reading and was passed. .,aa
 Under head of new business Alderman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Lecture a Success,
TO STOP FRAUDS.
Postmaster General Wants Question able Insurance Business Stopped.

Washington, January 1s-Senator Drey. den today introduced amendments pros posed by the postmaster general to a bill now pending before the committee on postoffees and postroads to prohibit the use of the mails by companies transacting fraudulent insurance business.
 Insurance companies have represented in public hearings conducted by the post office committee, and In communications to the postmaster general. that the bill drafted by the Association of State Insur- ance commissioners, would interfere with legitimate insurance companies. The amendments are to correct the evils sug- rested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Big Live Bird Handicap.

Brenham, Texas, January 19.-The Sunny South handicap, the big live bird event, commenced this afternoon with sixty-four entries and the sixth round was reached with only Elliott Marshall, Hub by, Herr. Bancroft Rhei Anderson. Atchison, Cleveland, curran, Senza and North Straight. Hubby, one ofthose with a straight score, has not missed a bird in any event Elliott and Marshall are the only two of ,ne champions stlll straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
WANTS TO MARRY FRAULE|N CzUBER Archduke Ferdinand Francis is
 Determined. EMPEROR MAkESOBJECTI0N Ills Relatives Say He Should Not Dis grace the Family By Making the
 Daughter of commoner
 His Wife.
EMPEROR MAKESOBJECTION

Vienna, January 1s--According to Die Zeit, Archduke Ferdinand Charles, nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph and brother of the heir presumptiye to the throne of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, is about to marry the daughter of Herr Emanuel Czuber, professor of mathemat- became acquainted with the professors s daughter at Prague, where the archduke was commander of an infantry brigade.
 The relatives of both parties are said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
TRAIN 4 LOVER
 OF CHILDREN  One of the Most Picturesque Figures in America. TRAVELLED ALL OVER GLOBE  Frequently Asserted That His Psychic Powers Would Eventually Make sn the Most Potent Sow
 ereien on Earth.
TRAVELLED ALL OVER GLOBE

New York, January 1s.-George Francis Train, who died late last night at Mills Hotel No. 1, Tn Blocker street, was prob ably one of the most picturesque figures in the history of America. Only year ago when he was "A years old, he dictated the "reminiscences of his extraordinary ca reer and the result was published In book form.
 Summarized in his own curious fashion this contained the following information about his career.
 Shipping clerk. 16 manager. IS; partner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20

in Train & Co, 20. with an income oi s1o0O0.
 Established firm of George Francis Train & Co.,. Melbourne, Australia. 1853 agent White Star line, income, $9o,ooo
 Started forty clippers to California ir 1S49
 Built railroad connecting Erie with Ohio and Mississippi
 Pioneered the first street railway In Europe, America. Australia and Eng land.
 Built first Pacific railway. 1Ss2-69 through credit mobiler.
 Owned 5000 lots in Omaha worth s3,- 100000.
 Been in fifteen jails without crime.
 Parents Die of Yellow Fever.
 MT, Train parents, with several broth CTS and sisters, died at New Orleans from yellow fever, and his childhood home was on his grandmothers farm IT Massachu- setts. Not long after entering the Boston shipping house he went abroad and from that tirie on he wandered all over the globe.
 In 1873 he began a career as lecturer and agitator and held public debates with some or the aDleSt orators Tn the country few years ago he made a trip around the world in sixty-six days, saying after- wards that his psychic force enabled him to overcome all obstacles.
 When Mills Hotel No. was opened sev- eral years ago, MT. Train went there to live and since then made it his headquar- ters Ons of the features of his eventful life was his admiration for children, and for years familiar spectacle in Madison square was Citizen Train on a bench surrounded by a group of little ones MT. Trains last misadventure occurred last summer when he was quarantned al Stamford. Conn, in smallpox isolation camp, and threatened that city with a suit for $50 GOO damages.
 He was the author of at least forty books and frequently asserted that his psychic powers eventually would make him the most potent sovereign on earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Judge speer Makes Address.

Macon, Ga. January 19-The anniversa- marked here tonight by an address deliv- cred by Judge Emory Spear of the United States court The lecture of which Gen eral Lee was the subject, was marked by the presence of the veterans of three wars. that with Mexico, the civil war, and the Standardization war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
THOMPSON IN WASHINGTON.
Says German M,ll Be Choice of Dem
 ocrats for Nomination.

Washington, January. :. 1e.-tspecial)- Representative Thompson of Alabama, who has just returned from trip to his state. says the Gorman presidential boom in Alabama is making rapid head way. and he believes the Maryland sen- ator will be the choice of the democrats at St. Louis for President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
TRAIN IS DETAILED.
Passengers Thrown Out of SIeepers With Thermometer 20 Below Zero.

Corry, Pa. January 19.-The Pittsburg express on the Pennsylvania road which left Buffalo last night at Il o'clock, was derailed at Prospect early today, the en. tire train leaving the rails. It is said no one was Injured.
 The baggage car lies across the track and all traffic is blocked The thermom- eter registered 20 below zero, and the passengers who were tumbed out of the Pullmans In their night clothes suffered intensly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Troops Are Reviewed.

Savannah, Ga, January 19.-The anni- versary of the birthday of General Rob- ert F. Lee was celebrated today by a suspension of business in the afternoon and parade and review of all the troops of the city Colonel Harry Anderson, |. S A., commandant at Fort Screven, con ducted the review. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Birthday Is Observed.

Little Rock, Ark. January 19.-services commemorative of the birthday of Robert F. Lee, were held here this afternoon and tonight in the presence of large number of people. The programme in- cluded music and addresses by prominent old Confederate soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
international Arbitration Conference.

Washington, January s.-Representatlve Bartholdt of Mississippi today introduced joint resolution extending an official invitation on the part of congress to the inter parliamentary union for the promo ton of international arbitration to hold its annual conference, which takes place in September next, at St. Louis. An Hp- propriation of s50oo is made to defray the expenses of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Match Was a Disappointment.

Mount Clemens, Mich, January i9.-The handicap match between Joe Cans and Clarence Corners here tonight was dis appointment The first round was fast. Connors rushed Cans several times and was knocked down once in the second round Corners went down three times. Then Al Herford manager of the show, stopped the contest, though Corners was hv no means done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Another Attempt to Wreck Train.

Pensacola January 19.-Another attempt was made to wreck a west bound passen- ger train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad last night. following similar attempt last week. The last attempt oc- cured near Messy Head but the steel rails that had been placed across the track were discovered by a section hand in time to prevent the wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Chattanooga Observes the Day.

Chattanooga. January l9 --The birthday of Robert F. Lee was celebrated tonight by the Daughters of the Confederaey and the Confederate Veterans. An elaborate programme was carried obt- The address was delivered by the Hon. Yates Snow den. editor of the Charleston News and Courier. who paid glowing tribute to the Confederate hero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
sultan's Body Guard Captured.

Tangier. Morocco, January 1s.-An un- confirmed report Is current that General Sir Harry MacLean, colonel in command of the body guard of the Sultan of Mo- rocco, has been captured by rebels at d place about a days journey from Fez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Postmaster Will Be Removed.

Washington, January 19.-tspeciaio- Representative Thompson has received in- formation that the postmaster at Goodwa- ter, Coosa county. will be removed rom office.
 B. M. NIFTY and Mrs. Smith are can didates for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Office Holders Can Serve.

Washington, January 19.-Postmaster General Payne said today there was noth- ing to bar postmasters or other federal of fee holders from serving as delegates to political conventions, whether national state or county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Convention Called for June 16.

South McAlester, I. T., January 19.-The democratic central committee of Indian Territory today decided to call the ter ritorial convention for Durant on June 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Mississippi Senators Reelected.

Jackson. Miss. January 19.-united
 States Senators A J. McLaurin ana IL ID. Money were elected today by ooeh
 house of the legislature to succeed them selves in the United States senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
For Admission as One State.

Washington, January 19. Senator Quay introduced bill today providing Tor the admission of Oklahoma and Indian Terri tory as one state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
German Gets invitation.

Frankfort, Ky, January l9 The senate today concurred in the house Joiht teso- lutien extending an invitation to Senafor Arthur P. German to address the legls- Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20

Randle addressed the board In favor of prohibiting fruit stands from doing busi- ness on Sunday. After discussing the mat ter at some length the matter was de- ferred until next meeting.
 Maj, ". J. Parks, city engineer, read a report making recommendations regard Ing some new sanitary regulation He also read letter in reference to purchasing some piping by the city.
 The council adjourned at 11:30.
 Carrying Concealed Weapons.
 Ernest Binnifield, a young 17-year-old regro boy was arrested tonight by Off Ger Lynch on the charge of carrying con- oealed weapons.
 Presented With Crosses of Honor.
 Gen Robert E. Lees birthday was fitly celebrated in Bessemer today. The banks were closed and the post0ffice observed the day. The feature of the day was the presentation of the crosses of honor to twelve confederate veterans. The exer- cises took place at the new armory and were under the direction of the United Daughters of the Confedsracy. An ap- proprate musical programme was car- ried out.
 The following veterans received crosses:
 Bridges, G. w, private, company H, 1wenty-eighth Alabama,
 Chapman A. F., private company G. Twenty first Georgia.
 Dickson, c. N, private, company F. Tenth Alabama.
 Davidson, G. F.. Private, company Jeff Davis Artillery.
 Gwin, M. NJ. private. company G, Twenty-sxth Alabama.
 Hosey, E. II. private company K, Twenty-fcurth Alabama.
 Jones' Ed, boilermaker confederate cruiser, Alabama, Raphael semmes, com narder.
 Meeks, N. S., private, company c, Eighteenth Alabama.
 Reynolds, A. l., private company c, Fourteenth Alabama.
 Ross, F. w. private. company G. Eighteenth Alabama-
 Shaw W. E.A private, company D, Thirteenth Alabama. Lecture a Success. The lecture of Oscar V. Fowler at Li- brary hall tonight was largely attended MT, Fowler is pleasing speaker and de- iightfnlly entertained his audience The lecture was held under the auspices of the First Christian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20

Those who cough at night may secure rest by taking Piso's Cure. All druggists, 25c per bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Autumn.

By Henry W. Longfellow.
 Magnificent autumn He comes noe like a pilgrim. clad in russet weeds But he comes like a warrior. with the stain of blood upon his brazen mall. His crim- son scarf is rent His scarlet banner drips with gore. His step is like faii upon the threshing floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20

We make the best ( -.s in town. Ags Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
Carrying Concealed Weapons

Ernest Binnifield, young 17-year-old regro boy was arrested tonight by Off Ger Lynch on the charge of carrying con- Iealed Meapons.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-10

(Notas para ell BolErr MERcANr1L)

Febrero 9, de 1904.
Magestuosas, so'emnes, han sido las
honras f1nebres celebrates aver, las
cueve de la mafiana, en- la iglesia pa
rrcquial de esta Villa, en- sufragio de-
que en- vida fue don Salvador Ame
Mas6 %. E. P. d. La iglesia estab
toda colgada de negro, con uu soberbio
catafalco en- el centro de Ia nave, todo
lleno de graciosas coronas de sus fa-
miliares, amigos paisanos.
Un immense gentfo de Moca. Aqua
da, San Sebastian, Isabela,. Quebra-
dillas dio mas realce tan triste acto.
Un coro de simpAticas y distinguidas
sehoritas dejo DIR melodiosas voceS en-
los cantos ftinebres, acompafiadss de
Ia voz de tenor del Rvdo, Padre Tovar.
Resulto maguf6co, admirable.
Oici6 Ell Rvdo. Padre Bernaver, de
Aguada, ayudado por los Reverendos
Padres Nazario de Afissco, E Ibarra de
Isabella.
Aguadilla cada dia da mas muestra
de agradecimiento q los muchos favores
que debe al que en- vida fue su pro-
tector.
Aver fue un dia para Aguadiila tan
triste, de tanta recordaci6n que Sc vefan
por donde quiera los sembIantes COM
pungidos, y llenos de una tristeza
honda.
Hombres de las condolences del Sc
nor Amell no defen morir nunca, por
que dejan un vacio diffcil de llenar;
Aguadilla no podia nunca olvidar los
muchos trabajos y bene6cios que esta
Villa tiene que agradecerle, por ESQ
no podemos menos que pedirle al todo-
poderoso descanso para su alma.
- Un mes hizo ell dia 6 que falle-
clio eli inolvidable Lcdo. don Salvador
Amell y Mas6 y parece un afio que
Aguadilla ha dejado de tener los bene-
ficios de aquel buen hombre.
El pueblo en- masa Sc vic aver en- srs
honrss pidiendo q la Providencia el 81
ito que le corresponds como caritativo
y hnmanitario que era.
No podemos menos que ponernos al
lado de sus familiares, para darles con-
suelo, para aliviarles sus penas de-
cries que no duden nunca del agradeci.
miento de este desgraciado pueblo, que
We en- ellos los famiIiares de su protec-
tor, para estar con ellos en- sus desgra-
cias.
81 Corresponsal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-10
Datos sobr.e Ell Jap6n

La reciente declaration de
guerra que eSta nacion ha Ian
za1o contra Russia, pone de re-
lieve todo aquello que Sc rela-
ciona con ambas potencias.
Por 10 que pueda interesar a
Duestros lectores, publicamos
los siguientes datos establishes
del Jap6n:
La poblaci6n total del imperio, segun
Ell censo del 81 de Diciembre de 1000,
es de 44.8o5 .o37 habitantes, y por el
aumento constante que todos los afios
Sc observa desde 1872, cuyo censo dio
33IIo,7o3 pobladores, Sc puede asegu-
rar que hoy dia pasan va de As mi-
llones.
FL presupuesto de gastoS para el
ejercicio economico de 1903 1904 es, en-
n1meros red0ndos, 245 millcnes de
"yens", que son Cal cambio actual de
$50 pesetas por yen) unos S75 miIlones
de pesetas.
81 presupuesto de Instruction p1bli-
ca eS de 23 milloneS de pesetas, dedi-
cando, ademas, este servicio la renta
de IS millones de pesetas procedentes
de Ia indemnizaci6n de guerra pagada
por China. Debe tenerse presente que
los sueldos y jornales son en- el Japon
muchisimo mas bajos que en- Europa,
por ser tambien Ia vida mucho mas
barata.
Existen: 20 S67 escuelas elementaes
con 02 800 nlaestros y mas de cuatro
millones y medic de alumnos; s75 es-
cuelas especiales y tecnicas, con 5641
profesoyes y 4o67o discipulos, y dos
Unsversidades con 33o catedraticos J
! o43 alumnos. Por donde Sc We que
esta mucho mas desarrollada Ia afci6r
los estudios tecnicos que las profe-
stones liberalcs.
Como muestra del movimiento edi-
toriai debe consignarse que en- 81 afic
Ioo, se pah'icafon ie z8l libros.
Fl prestftsS,o de Agriculture y Co
mercio aec'en1R 4 s6 miIIonss a. pcse-
tas. y e De Eenhnicaciones (corrcoB
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-10
Guarda, PabIa
que es. MAP"

Los Tribunales de Londres-dice
La Epoca de Madrid han condena-
do recientemente diez libras de multa
cierto individuo que, en- un acceso de
colera, apaleo a Map el celebre bull
dog perteneciente al segundo regimen
to de Fusjleros Reales.
La celebridad de Nap Sc halla bien
justifcada. Fue So primer duefio ell
general Botha. Unos soldados ingle-
ses 10 robaron de la granja Doornberg.
q POGO de comenzar la guerra. Desde
entonces Nap siguio al ejercito britani-
co, siendo empleado como correo.
En- una de estas expediciones fue
herido en- una pata por sus antiques
amigos los 60erS.
Undo Ala columna del general FIRE.
nch recorri6 la colonia del Cabo, y Ia
Griqualaudia.
Como recompensa de sus servicios
lie concedi0 el War Office la medaila
miitar de la csmpsfia sudafricana.
institufda por Ia Reina Victoria.
Seg1n vemos en- ell DAILY Chro-
nicle", el magistrate que tuvo 4 su
cargo dfas pasados la defeusa de Nap
no tltrbeo en- declarar en- pIeno preto-
rio que el tai hill deg es el perro mas
distinguido del mundo. y que debia
aplicarse IN castigo ejemplar Guien,
apalesndole brutalrnente. olvido que
maltrataba a un veterano que haDia
merecido bien de Ia Patria.
Estan desgraciados los generates boer:
al general Botha le robaron 81 perTo.
que Sc volvio ingles por Ia cuenta que
e tendria; y al general Delarey intent6
robare su nombrc el quidam que aca-
|ba de salir de 4 Habana huyendo como
|perro con vegika.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-10

Es verdad que este solo case no for
ma regla, nj tampoco podfa ser asf ira
tandose del desarrolo aislado de una
planta tan benefciada, cuaudo Ia gene
ralidad no 10 estzn asf, nj convendrfa
forzsr 81 desarrollo por diversas causas,
nj convene q todas las clases de plan
tss; pero en- este case, vese Ia interven-
cion de otros factores interesados, cual
es la temperature y calidad del terreno
? su mas 6 menos permeab bilidad. Pc
70 es 10 cierto, que el abono animal in
flye poderosamente, 8 bien dicho, es
indispensable para la preparation de
las tierras, conservation de Ia hume
dad y permea bilidad.
Despfdome hasta Ia proxima nime
70 4, en- la que continuare. Mucha fe-
licidad. y recuerde que, ell agricultor
nacional, necesita que le iusfren sin
perder tempo, pues un solo dia de
atraso inhuye en- ell bienestar PERU
dica al progreso, como sc demostrar4
en- ell curse de estas conferencias.
B. S. M.
Manuel Barros Pena.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-02-10
Una carta
San Juan. P. R., Febrero 9 de Ieo 4.
Sr. Don Julio Gambia.
Manati.

Muy digno sefior:
Empleado el tempo en- Inultiples
ocupaciones. y por ende los encantos del
hogar (dichoso tisted). no extrafio Ia de-
mora en- contestar mi segunda carta:
|proceda usted como convenga.
Consecuente con la promesa en- carta
anterior, quiero dar principle Ia ex-
posici6n del m6todo mas racional, como
20 10 entiendo
Manifesto usted verbalmente ' me
autorizo para decirlo. que una vid 8
|planta de uvas nuevecita, plantada en-
un sitio proximo Ia casa habitacion
de listed produjo "cuarentidos' racinlos-
de uvas, ocho meses despuzs. Atribuy0
usted 81 asombroso desarrollo de Ia
planta, fructi6cacion premature v abun.
dante, 4 Ia absorcion de sustancias ade-
cuadss existentes en- un antique absn-
donado estercolero al que Sc han diri-
gido las raices en- busca de los elemen-
tos de que carecfa Ia porci6n de terra
en- que estaba situada Ia vld, y esta us-
ted en- 10 Justo, en- 10 razonalle. pues
que aquelia dichosa planfa situada en-
las proximidades de nm terreno. cuyo
|subsuelo conienia para ella las materias
|fertilieantes 8 IN tcsoro, Sc los pudo asi
miiar gradnalmeute por "a 'inaeotabilj-
dad del misrnO.