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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
RAILROAD WORLD.

AS a result of the recent visit of Pres
ident B. f. Yoakum of the Frisco system
to San Antonio, Texas. it is understood
that the systems will build a line into
the city and will also have connection to
the coast country before the close of the
present year. President Yoakum is said
to be thoroughly plasead with the Rio
Grande country.
The borrowing of money by the rail-
roads of the United States was a feature
in financial circles last year. 1nere was
a net increase In capital liabilities of
about 1910 100000 Many new issues were
authorized, that of the Pennsylvania
which amounted to $14s. 100000 being the
largest
The Southeastern Passenger association
has announced special rates to Mobile
and return, February 10 to 1s. on account
of Mardi Gras.
Reduced rates for the benefit of inmates
of soldiers and soldiers homes have been
granted by the association. This rate is
one-half of the highest first-class limited
fare and applies only when the soldier or
sailor is travelling at his own expense
The conductors on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, to prevent tickets fall
ing into the hands of scalpers, have been
instructed by the officials Of that line to
take up contract portions of through
tickets and issue train checks therefor.
The Southern railway absorbed the
Knoxville and Bristol. a road forty miles
long, on January l. The line extends from
Corrytown to Morristown, Tenn.
The gross earnings of the Seaboard Air
Line railway for the third week in De-
cember amounted to $3.50, 745, an increase
of s1o,524 over the same period last year
1t Is said that salary of $4,000 and a
stock bonus were given President Loree
to go with the Rock Island. The Rock
Island president probably got $4,000 as
vice president of the Pennsylvania line
and So, 900 as president OF the Baltimore
and Ohio. The only other president
known to have received bonus like this
was F. d. Underwood. to whom $50, 900
salary and a stock bonus were offered to
accept the management OF the Erie.
The Southern railway is said to pay
its president $4,000 per amman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
HOLDING UP A WATcHMAN.
j. D. Landlord, Who Looks After Com
press at Night, Uses Revolver.

An attempt was made early yesterday
morning to hold up J. d. Landlord the
night Waterman at the Birmingham COM
press, which Is located on Eighth avenue
and Twenty-eighth street north. Watch
man Landlord states that as he was
making his rounds, at 2:30 o'clock, three
negro men halted him, commanding him
to throw up his hands. Instead of doing
this. he drew revolver and commenced
to shoot
Three shotsl were fired at the fleeing
negroes, and Mr.. Landlord Is confident
one of the shots took effect. Yesterday
morning a badly worn felt hat was found
near the compress with a bullet hole in
1t.
About two weeks ago, Waterman Ha-
good, who is also employed at the COM
press, shot and killed a negro who was
attempting to hold him up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
STORE BURGLARiZED.
Chandler G. Co. Robbed of Merchandise.
No Clue to Burglars.

The store of Chandler & Co. was bur-
glarized early yesterday morning and n
quantity of property was stolen. The
store, which handles general line Of
merchandise, is situated at the corner Of
Morris avenue and Fourteenth street
Among the things stolen were lot of
pocket knives, a large number of razors.
some Stetson hats, cotton flannel shirts,
a number of pairs Of lace shoes, several
large buckets of lard and twenty-four
sacks of flour, and many hams.
There Is no clue to the burglars, but 1t
is supposed they used a wagon to carry
the stuff away as there was such large
amount and much of 1t consisted of
heavy stuff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Small Fires.

The fire department had two runs yes
terday afternoon at the same time, but
neither of them amounted to much. The
first alarm came in from Tenth avenue
and Twenty-fourth street. north. where
fire had started behind the mantlepiece
and spread up to the roof. 1t required
only a few minutes to extingush 1t. The
fire was in a negro house.
The other fire was at Tenth street. be-
tween Seventh and Eeighth avenues 1t
was also In a negro house and was ex-
tinguished with a bucket of water
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
TO INSPECT THEATRES.
Mayor Looking After Provisions for
Protection In Case of Fire.

Mayor bremen said yesterday after
noon that he would probably inspect the
local theatres within the next few days
to see about the protection offered in case
of fire or other disasters. He will be ac-
companied by Chief Mullen of the fire
department, City Engineer Julian Ken
drIck and other city officials. Il under
stand the local theatres are well provided
with fire escapes, but think II would be
a wise plan to make personal inspec-
tion,' said the mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
COUNCIL TOMORROW NIGHT.
Petition Asking for Bituminous Mac
adam on Fifth Avenue.

The city council will hold its first meet
ing of the new year tomorrow night. At
the meeting. the matter of selecting ma
terial to be used in paving Fifth avenue
from Nineteenth to Twenty-seventh
streets, will come up. A petition from
property owners and agents affected by
the proposed street improvements has
been filed with Mayor Drennen. asking
that bituminous macadam be selected as
the material for paving the thorough
fare
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Committees Not Announced.

Mayor Drennen said, yesterday after
noon, that he was not ready yet to
make any announcement relative to the
standing committees Of the city council
for the year 1904 Authority is vested in
The chief executive by the city charter
10 appoint the standing committees. The
appointments are usually announced at
the first meeting in the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Mrs. Hoyt's Funeral.

The funeral services of Mrs. Abbie K.
Hoyt who died Sunday, were conducted
Yesterday afternoon, at 8 o'clock, from
the residence of her daughter MIS-
Brooks on South Twentieth street, near
Ouinlan avenue. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. DR.. Stage, and the
Rev. Mr. Hendrix, and the interment was
in the Bates vault at Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
The nall bearers were R. III. Pearson,
w. p Pinckard, w. N. Malone j. ~.
Cartwright NJ A. Wyatt, ]. 0. thompson,
r. w. Dixon and Frank Nelson, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
NO QUORUM PRESENT.
Meeting of Board of Education Post
poned Until Today.

On account of quorum not being pres
ent the regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education which was called for
last night was postponed until today at
noon. The meeting will be held in the Of
fee of Superintendent J. Fl. Phillips on
the fourth floor of the city hall
James ]. Smith and Eli p. Smith. who
were recently elected members of the
board of education by the city council,
will be indicted into office today by Pres
ident A. o. ane. They succeed B. Steiner
and John L. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Public Schools Resume.

After a suspension since December "a
on account Of the holidays the Birmng
ham public schools opened yesterday
morning A number of new pupils were
enrolled in all of the schools. The second
term of the session of 10000 begins on
February /, and then other pupils are ex-
pected to enter the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
SALARIES ARE TO
REMAIN THE SAME
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED REsoLU-
TON AT LAST MEETING PROvID-
ING THAT OFFICIAL SALARIES
SHOULD NOT BE INCREASED.

The various officials of the city of Bir-
ries this year. The salaries are fixed an
nually by the finance committee of the
city council. At the last meeting of the
council this committee presented a reso-
luton which was adopted, providing there
should be no increase in 1904. AS there
will probably be no decreases the salaries
will remain the same.
The following monthly salaries are paid
officials of the city of Birmingham at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Board of Trade Meets Tonight.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of trade will be held this afternoon
at O. clock In the Tomlinson building on
First avenue. Several important matters
are to come up for consideration and
full attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce Frank Catalan candidate for
Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
r, w. Brand.

F. w. Brand, aged 65 years, died at
his residence in Woodlawn. The funeral
services will be conducted today at 2:3o
n m. from the residence of F. A. Brand,
Cedar station, Woodlawn. Interment in
Wocdlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
For probate JUDGE,

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce j. p Stiles a candidate for re-
election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson
county. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. LIFT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. |. s. WRIGHT.

( Mrs. L. S. Wright, aged q years, died
Yesterday at her residence, Avenue f and
Twentieth street. The remains Will De
sent to Gadsden, Tenn, this morning.
and the interment will take place there
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
j. N. Loggin.

J. N. Loggin, a confederate veteran
died Yesterday morning at his late resi-
dence Sixth avenue and First street,
North Birmingham. The funeral service
will be conducted from the residence this
morning, at 10 o'clock, and the interment
will be in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
City Directory.

Eighteen copies Of the new city direc-
tory were delivered at the mayors OFFICE
yesterday. They will be distributed in
the various departments at the municipal
building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Board of Revenue,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
party. j. K p. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Christian Endeavor Union.

The Jefferson County Christian Endeav-
Or union will hold its first meeting of the
Nkw Year at the South Highlands Pres-
4 erian church tonight. at s O'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

The Age-Herald is authorized to an.
nounce w. B. Burton a candidate for
member of the Board of Revenue Of JEFF
ferson county, subject to the action of tho
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Eor Board oil Revenue.

the Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce John 7. Reed as a candidate for
board of revenue. subject to action OF
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Durwood McAIiister.

Durwood McAllster, the 14-months-oid
child of Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. McAlister,
died early yesterday morning at the fam
lily residence, III South Twenty-tnird
street. The funeral services were con-
Quoted yesterday afternoon, and the In
terment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce that Fl. p. Hehln Is a candidate
for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson
county, subject TO the action of the dem
ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject
to the action of the democratic party.
WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Board of Revenue. subject to the
action of the democratic primary.
d. A. HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Bows Reading Club.

The board of control of the Boys Read
ing club will meet Wednesday morning
at 80 o'clock in the rooms of the club.
A full attendance is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for
solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit.
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Superintendent of Education of JEFF
ferson county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary. p. M. MNEIL.
I. w. McAdory is a candidate for county
superintendent of education subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
REMOVAL NOTICE.

DR.. Heacock has moved his office to the
fourth floor of the First NatioHal Bank
building. ID
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
EAST BIRMINGHAM
FREIGHT.

The Birmingham hallway. Light lno
Power Compa1Z, effective october
18th, will run daily excepe Sunday the
following freight schedule Birmingham
TO East Lake e. Gate City:
An.
I'VE B'ham for East Lake. -. eco
I'VE B'ham for Cate City via
asst B'nam. -. 80. -. ....f1:oo
Pm.
I'VE B'ham for East Lake 49,. Sis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

The salaries of the other officials elect
ed by the city council range from $50 to
500 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
Department of Police.

- wv e. wier, Chief"
The envelopes have the same head.
small eagf1 appears in one corner of
the heading. 1t Is between the lines
"City of Birmingham and Depart
ment of Police in a small pocket made
by the lines, which are sligh ! curved
in order to allow this space.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
ForTax Collector,

I hereby announce myself candidate
for Tax Collector of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic
party. p. B. BOWERS
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. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05
POLICE LETTEr
Chief of Police Wier Is Supplied With
Very Neat Stationery.

The police department has just re-
ceived a quantity OF new letter paper
with neat and attractive heading The
old letter head had a picture of the city
hall, but the head occupied too much
space.
The new head has
"Cty of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-05

Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08
THE1RGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1874
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill tEn-
tered at the postofnce az second-class
matfer1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08
The Fiscal Problem.

The treasury receipts have in two
years fallen off just about enough to
absorb the surplus revenue OF 1902,
about 100000. says the New York
World. The present deficit represents
almost exactly the amount by which
expenditures have grown. This in
crease is four times as great in 1904 as
in 1903. and mounting military costs
account for the greater part OF it, The
navy departments expenditure rose
from S34.OOOOOO in 1861 to S1O2 900. :
900 in 10000. Now Secretary Morton
year the vast sum OF S114.5OO. 600.
much OF which he would expend upon
what Manager Dickie OF the firm that
built the Oregon calls complicated
combinations OF compromises" - the
costly battleships whose day of useful
ness may even now be numbered by
the success OF the submarine.
Interpreting the verdict Of the coun-
try as a mandate to go on rs IL has
done. the administration and COM
PLEASANT congress will further increase
expenditure. Money must be had. The
internal revenue tax will not provide
Il. The tariff. as now arranged to bar
out importation. will not provide it. In
deed. for the ten completed months Of
the present year dutiable imports have
been $50 600 900 less than in 1903 and
$4,000. 900 less than in 1902. For Octo
Der alone, although the total Of imports
was with one exception the greatest on
record. the tariff revenue was only a
trlfie more than In the same month OF
1902
Revenue must somehow be provided.
The present government deposits in the
national banks would for little more
than a year meet the deficit at the rate
II has grown since July /. though this
rate may not be maintained. Fiscal
necessity quite as much as the growing
tariff reform sentiment within his own
party impels the president to desire the
reduction of tariff rates i'm some cases
TO n revenue producing basis. 1t is n
strange road to travel by way of ad
ministrative extravaganza to revenue
reform-if that shall actually be ac-
complished.
The straits of the government mean
no straits OF private industry. 1t is a
significant and sufficient comment up
on Mr.. Roosevelt's forward policy of
war expenditures that it has involved
the country ia 4 deficit and a fiscal
problem at "a time when captains OF
industry" have everywhere been en-
by a steady improvement in
business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08
THE MARKETS.

highest ana a elosi ih
quotations In today'S markets:
Wheat.
May. IIOH. III&. IOss. liz
July. 9S%. 9sss. IS. $685..
Corn.
December. az. 4.e1;. ~. 4s.
S Mhy: ~ ~. ~ ~: IL ~: ~:
December. 2s%. 2ss. 2sas. 2sH.
July. 3oss, 3OA. 3Ols. 30Ss
Pork.
January; 1850; Is;5o- H.; I247.
Lard.
May. 1850. 12s2. 1870. 12.77.
January. SIS. SIS. ESQ. CSC.
May. 7.o5. 7.O5. 7.O2 7.O5
January s $50; $50: Ga: 6-i7
oats 81. hogs $4,000. cattle 1900. sheep
loves Light 4e5@ ~ e" good To Rea rSS
4.14a 4.47. mixed and butchers 4.2OM
as. rough heavy 4.l5I As;
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Hos at Omaha IL Gee. ctttle 5000
Hogs at Kansas City 1900. cattle A.
T. s Yards. $40 a. m.-Hog market
weak. SC to Zoe lower. Light 4.O5 a
40. mixed and butchers 4.2OM4.45.
good heavy asa AS. rough heavy Ais
Cattle market slow. Beeves 2.SOM
100. cows and heifers 1O.OH4.25. west
erns 2.son $50. stockers and feeders
100000.
sheep market steady.
Hog market closed slow Light 4.O5
a 40. mixed and butchers 4.2OH AS.
good heavy also AS. rough heavy AIS
sI425
Cattle market closed slow
sheep market closed slow.
New York Stocks.
New York. Dec Sugar 14IIt. Gas
Io7is e. X. J. * p. 331s. Southern Pa
cific 62-.. ~. * -. 90. Atchison common
50. Atchison preferred 1929. c. NJ ~
81. Z. 1888. Manhattan 1868, Copper
SO: w. T. Tel 60; 1925. y. Y. Central
1874. l. X " I4Iis, g a A. 40. Dead
ing common ~. Canadian Pacific
1903. Leather common 1s1-- Il. r. T.
SEA. L - Stse preferred S9i.. u -
steel common 81 =. Penna I3s. Missouri
Pacific I07@ =. Union Pacific 116S. Coal
* Iron s9t. Erie common 81 Wabash
preferred f3%s. g. & g. w. 217- Illinois
1881. Car Foundry 30. Repub-
lie Steel preferred s5is. Republic Steel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08

home and il one of the jurors has
sickness at home.
There have been juries innumerable
that might as well have thrown the
evidence out of the window. for all
the attention they paid it. and decide
the issues in accordance with what.
in their opinion. should have been done
and what. under like circumstances.
they would have done
If the dice are to become a perma-
nent. though forbidden adjunct TO jury
rooms. let precaution be taken that
they are not loaded. We must have
justice unalloyed and even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08
Verdicts With the Dice.

a jury out ut Fargo was unable to
agree upon a verdict. Seven OF the
jurors believed the prisoner innocent.
the other FIVE believed him guilty The
majority saw that an effort to convert
the minority To- their way Of thinking
would be fruitless; and the minority
reached the same opinion regarding
the majority. Thus locked they de-
bated. wrangled. smoked. swore. tried
the case again among themselves and
others judgment.
Then a man OF happy thought pro-
posed a solution OF the question. Ii
was late. he wanted to- go home and
80 did the others: the court. the law
yers and the prisoner were eager TO
hear the verdict. Why not have IL
done with? Throw the dice one shake
TO each side and high side out. The
juror had the dice. the seven won and
the jury brought in a verdict of ac-
quittal. Then the jurors went home
to- rest.
or course the matter reached the
courts attention He called the jury
before his majestic presence and told
IL a 10; of things about law and jus
lice and the way juries should act
that had never been heard before. The
air sizzled and the jurors wished they
hadn't done H. How did the jurors
know that the dice weren't loaded
None of them made an inspection of
the cubes. and IL they had there might
be less objection. The acquitted
prisoner vhr can't be retired. was
willing to snake dice with the jurors
and let them win a few hands around |
OF course II is presumed that juries |
shall reach verdicts after they have
framed opinions based on the law and |
evidence. But how many do, particu- !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08

Out in Marion. Kans.. they have a
preacher who not only believes in ad.
vertising. but gives a decidedly yellow
tint to his newspaper announcements.
For instance. the following: Hello
Central," Hello" Give us the peo-
pie. please" ''All right" Hello. peo-
pie, The pastor and congregation of
the Christian church extend to all a
cordial invitation TO be present at our
services next Lords day morning and
evening. Subject for morning service.
The Message TO the Church at Sardis. :
Services begin at 1915. In the even
ing We will give a lecture on Adam.
the First Man. OF the Bible a True
History of Creation and will answer
the infiders favorite question. Where
Did Cain Get His Wife,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08

An administration official declare
that II is all nonsense about men re-
fusing cabinet positions and congress
sional nominations on the sole score
that IL is too expensive To- live in
Washington. 'Nine-tenths of them.
he says. mot only live within their
salaries. but save money. Some spend
great deal more than they receive
from the government. and they can
well AFFORD To do so Good formal din
ners and similar entertainments can
be given in the capital as cheaply as
in any other place and at less cost
than in many large cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08

Rear Admiral Davis. selected to- rep
resent the United States in the North
sea court of arbitration. is 50 years
old, although he has held his present
rank only a few months. He has seen
much active service and is a typical
line officer. He has navigated through
fogs in every part OF the globe and
his Judgment regarding a North sea
fog bank Is as good as that of any
man in any European navy. He comes
of good stock-his father was a rear
admiral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-08

~ THE J. w. POTTER co.