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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
DISCRIMINATION IS CHARGED.
Wichita Grain Association Files Com
 plaint Against Railroads.

Washington, September 16.-The Central Grain Trade association, with headquarters in Wichita, Kan, filed complaint with the interstate com merce commission against the Atchi. son, Topeka and Santa Fe, and Chi cago, Rock Island and Pacific rail roads, alleging unjust and discrimina- tive rates on export shipments of grain.
 The complaint charges that the ship ments are being manipulated at Fort Worth, Gainesville, Galveston and other Texas points in way that gives great advantage to the compliments competitors. Violations of the long and short haul clause of the interstate commerce act also is alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Explosion at Furnace.

A slight explosion at No. furnace to- day made 1t necessary for the plant to be closed down several days for repairs. The explosion occurred in the underground gas fue.
 The damage done is not of great conse- quence and will not necessitate the plants being closed down for many hours. All the other four furnaces are operating as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Crew Is Rescued.

Washington, September 16.-The superintendent of the life saving serv- ice is in receipt of report from the Assateague line saving station, Vir- ginia, that the crew of the schooner Maggie Davis with a cargo of coal which was sunk near that place yes terday had been landed in surf boats by the life saving men. The same dis patch also conveys the information that the steamer Poconoke is on the beach, put that her condition is good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
WOMAN SWALLOWS
 CARBOLIC ACID Dies Before Physician Reaches
 Her Side TWO RUNAWAYS IN SEL MA Delegates Are to Be Sent to Meeting of the Commercial and Industrial
 Association In
 Anniston.
TWO RUNAWAYs IN SELMA

selma, September 16.-(Special.)- J. Only 22 years of age, but tired of life of sin and shame and debauchery, MarguriIe Orsborn, a woman of the half world, ended her existence at o'clock this morning at the house sos Small street, where she and another woman lived.
 Several times In the past few months the woman had threatened to end her existence, but was always prevented. But last night, reaching her homo after having been drinking all the afternoon and night, remorse filled her soul and she determined to put an end to all forever. Leaving her companions, who were in another part of the house, she went to her room and before she could be deterred had swallowed the con tents of a bottle of carbolic acid. In twenty-five minutes and just as a phy- sician reached her death resulted.
 The woman came to Selma from Meridian over a year ago, her parents living in that city She was famil- jar figure upon the streets, being fre- quently up town. The remains were prepared for burial and await the ar rival of the mother of the wayward girl, who has wired that she will ar rive on the first train.
 Road Expert Departs.
 W. l.. Spoon the government road ex- | pert left this morning after spending several days in Dallas county. He ex- pressed himself in very complimentary terms of the Dallas roads that are being built and said that with proper care ex- cellenl highways would result He made criticisms and gave suggestions for the betterment of the work which will be acted upon by the authorities.
 Two Runaways.
 The cool weather has made the live stock skittish. This morning two runa- ways were ayerted only by the heroic action of the drivers Both teams were miles and both the coupling poles of both vehicles came apart, causing the bodies l to drop to the ground. One of the teams belonged to the White Transfer company and the mule hitched to the wagon was stopped at the door of the Selma National l Bank. The other was a country team and I the runaway was caused by the electric car coming up as the wagon was crossing the track and striking the rear wheels.
 Delegates to Annston. 1 At a meeting of the board of directors I of the Commercial and Industrial asso- l citation held yesterday afternoon the fol- I lowing were appointed to represent Selma l at the meeting which will take place in Annniston on September 21 and 22: w. R. Peacock T. B. Turner, F. F. Ullman and l F. M Abbott. MT. Peacock is chairman of the delegation and expressed himself today as extremely interested in the ques- 1 ton of immigration, and will pay particu- lar attention to that part Of the meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
ASSESSMENTS MADE
 ON THE RAILROADS
TOTAL AMOUNT IN LAUDERoALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IS st272,' eee-EkGlNEER BADLY INJURED ON MOBILE AND OHIO.

Meridian, Miss, September l6. Especial )-The railroad commission of Mississippi has made up the assess ments of the various corporations for Lauderdale county and placed them on record with Chancery Clerk White. The total amount of the assessment IS $1 ,272, ,969, an increase over last year of S25,332. This assessment includes five railroads, a sleeping car company, two telegraph companies and a tele- phone company.
 The term of the federal court came to an end tnis afternoon. Two negro boys were convicted of robbing the mails in Kemper county and were given a fine of $10 and thirty days In jail on account of their youth. D. B. Sullivan recovered judgment for $47.50 against the Western Union Telegraph company for delaying message.
 Engineer Herbert Betts was very badly injured in a wreck on the Mo- bile and Ohio road yesterday. He was pulling into Macon on passenger train No. 1, when his train struck a freight car which had been left on the side track, but not clear. The engineer jumped after reversing the lever and had his left shoulder dislocated and was otherwise bruised. No one else was hurt.
 Mr. s. Dowdle, father of J. R. Dow dle, the insurance man, died suddenly this morning of heart disease. He was TO years of age, and had not been in very good health. The funeral will take place here tomorrow.
 Congressman Adam Byrd is making an active canvass of his district at and spoke to 1500 people yes, terday at Raleigh. He will remain in Meridian until next week, when he will make addresses at Toomsuba and Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
To Preach Farewell Sermon.

The Rev. Frank L. Wear, who has been the pastor of the First Cumberland Pres byterian church for the past several years, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning. He will leave in a few days for New York City. where he will enter the Union seminary.
 The theme of MT. Wears sermon Sun day will be the proposed union of the Presbyterian and the Cumberland Pres byterian churches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail. road Company-"The New Way"


 The undeveloped resources along the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those of any other railroad in the south; the timber is nracticaiiy inexhaustible consisting of inc highest grades of long yellow leaf nine. short leaf pine and variety of hardwoods The line also traverses one of inc finest farming and agricultural sec- tons to be found in the south. Cores nondence is solicited from those contem- plating the location of any kind of a man. nfacturing enterprise or who may be rrosnecting for a superior field for the nuruose of tilling the soil. In addition to inc merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple. we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- vantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising. splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost. Information cheerfully given on request to L. B. sullivan. Gen. ersl Freight and Passenger Agent Mo- bile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Former Strikers Go to Work.

Chicago, September 16.-Almost five hundred former strikers were hired to- day to take their old places at the union stock yards, and an exodus of non-union men began. All told, about seventeen thousand of the strikers are at work, 5000 still awaiting employ ment. About the same number of strike breakers are still retained by the packers, $500 being housed and fed inside the yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
French workInamen Are Coming.

Paris, September 16.-A delegation of French workingmen, sent at the gov ernment's expense, will sail for New York on the steamer LaBretagne to- morrow on it's way to St. Louis. The industries represented are the manu- faeture of cotton, musical instruments, shoes, hats, machinery, tools and rail way supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Trial in Progress.

The trial of Dr. John H. May is still on in the first division of the criminal court of Jefferson county, Judge Sam nel D. Greene presiding Dr. May was arrested about one year on charges preferred against him by the stock holders of the Thermol Remedy com pany, charging him with embezzle- ment. Since his arrest pr. May has been confined in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Personal and General.

Dr. J. T. Springfield has returned from several days visit to relatives and friends in Tennessee and Kentucky.
 Miss Mary Robinson, one of the teachers In the public school, has returned from her summer vacation, which she spent at her home at Waverly and will resume her duties in the schools next Monday.
 Miss Lyndia Riley of Fountain Heights is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Brigman.
 Dr. W. W. McTyiere, the popular den- tist, Is confined to his room by a slight illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
E. A. Nell Goes to Greensboro.

Newberne, N. C., September 16.--Ed- ward A. Neil, who has for several years been general freight agent of the Southern railway, with headquar- ters in Atlanta, has been appointed general traffic manager of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad, with headquarters in Goldsboro. He will enter upon his new duties October l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Cotton Coming Into cuIIman.

Cullman, September 16.-(special) )-Cot ton began coming in to the Cullman mar ket quite briskly yesterday. Cullman is a good cotton market and the receipts this year promise to be considerably in excess of last year. There is considerably more acreage and the crop promises to be very good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Huntsville Dentists oroanIze.

Huntsville. September 16-(Special)- Members of the dental profession in Huntsville organized the Huntsville Dem tai society last night with a membership of about a dozen. Dr. ". D. Allen was elected president; pr. Inzer B. Wyatt vice president and Dr. Fraser l.. Adams, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
HUNTSVILLE NEGRO TO HANG.
Is First Legal Application of Death
 Penalty in Many Years.

Huntsville. September 16.-(Special.)- Dennis Smith, negro murderer, was sentenced to death tonight by jury that remained out on the case ten hours.
 This is the first conviction and appli- cation of exterme penalty in Madison county in many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17

Rome, September 16.-The majority of the people approve the action of King Victor Emanuel in not closing the title of Prince of Rome for the heir to the throne, born last night, as it would have mixed the royal family in a party strug- gle and would have embittered the con- flict between church and state at time when the pope seems to be leaning towards moderation. It is believed that the title chosen, that of Prince of Pied mont, will become fixed for all time for the Italian crown prince, as Is the tile of Prince of Wales in England.
 To celebrate the birth of the heir, the king has granted amnesty to all deserters and has also shortened by six months the terms of Imprisonment for certain crimes.
 King Victor Emanuel has received the warmest congratulations throughout the kingdom, and also cordial dispatches from Emperor Nicholas, Emperor William, President Loubet, King Edward and Em- pfror Francis Joseph. The Queen of Rou- mania sent Queen Helena poem on the event.
 The infant prince will be baptized by Cardinal Richelmy, archbishop of Turin, and will be christened Humbert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
General Wheeler Praises Maneuvers

Washington, September 16.-(SpeciaL)- Gen. Joe Wheeler arrived in Washington today. He praises l.le Manassas mapeu- vers highly and says such engagements are necessary now to bring the army upon effective fighting standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. J. w. May and family are invited to att tend the funeral of Mrs. Lou K. Curry this afternoon at 2:45. Funeral services from residence, corner Fifty-third street and Second avenue, Woodlawn. Interment at Talladega, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Postmaster Shot and Killed.

Little Rock, Ark, September 16.--A special to the Gazette from Helena says: John Newman, the postmaster at Oldtown, Ark, was shot and killed by riverman, named Jack Smith, to- day. Smith escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Forest Fires in Montana.

Anaconda, Mont, September 16.- The forest fires that have been burn ing for the past four days on the mountains west of here are still rag ing. A number of prospectors' cabins have been burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Dr.. Bates Goes to Panama.

Knoxville, Tenn, September 16.- Dr. John Pelham Bates of St. Bethle- hem, Pa., has been appointed on the sanitary staff of the isthmian canal commission. Dr. Bates sails from New York for Panama September 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
s1oo,ooo Flre h Chester, Pa.

Chester Pa, September 16.-The warehouse of the Fayette Manufactur- ing company burneL today, together with 60,000 bags ot magnesite. Loss, $100,000, partially insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
The Underwoods in washinoton.

Washington. September 16.-(speeial)- Representative and Mrs. o. w. Under- wood of Birmingha-a registered at the Raleigh this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Vanderbilt Wins Prlze.

Paris, September 16-W. E. Wander bilt's Polycarp, with Ransch up, won the Prix Du Bac at the Maisons Laffitte races today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Fine Summer Hotel Burns.

Long Beach, Wash, September 16- The Breakers hotel, one of the finest summer hotels on the north Pacific coast, has been destroyed by fire. Loss, S67,000. There were no guests at the hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Bid Warehouse Burns.

East St. Louis, September 16.-Fire destroyed the Beard warehouse near the Eads bridge entrance today. Loss, $50 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
HEIR TO ITALIAN
 THRONE IS BORN
PEOPLE ARE PLEASED THAT THE TITLE OF PRINCE OF PIEDMONT IS SUBSTITUTED FOR PRINCE
 OF ROME.

Washington September 16.-Official an- nouneement to the American government of the birth of son to the King of Italy at Turin last night came to the state de- partment this morning in a cablegram from Pistro Cuneo, American consul at Turin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
MONEY ORDERS
for all your Small Remlttancss. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17

The Stetson Soft Hats came yesterday. $4 and s. Tie Saks Imperial have been here a week or more---$3. Wearing that Straw longer would be unpardOnable---let Saks send it home in the box that belongs to the Felt you wear away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17

Mayor Aids elrIs.-Mayor Drennen yesterday issued transportation as far as Montgomery to seven young girls, who were en route to Dothan to enter college. The young girls did not have funds enough to pay the full fare, and the chief executive secured for them 3 reduced rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
CITY ITEMS.

Howard opening-Howard college will be opened next Thursday morn ing Appropriate exercises will be held in the college chapel. beginning at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17
Former Governor RItch pIe..

Santa Fe, N. M, September 16.- William c. hitch, former governor of New Mexico, is dead at Engle, Sierra county. MT. Ritch was born in 1880.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-17

Outing Monday.-Birmingham eoun- cil No. 6S5, Knights of Columbus, will have an outing, basket picnic and bar becue at North Birmingham park next Monday. Fred Wehage will serve the dinner The public Is expected to at- tend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
10. Trigg'S Philosophy.

Now. seriously, the demand for a
reduced tariff on certain commodities
for instance. steel, lumber and other
staples, is desired solely for the reason
that it is believed q reduction in tariff
would cheaper the cost of such COM
modities to The consumer. Now is it,
not true that such reduction will ine-
vitably be offset by a reduction of
wages for the labor employed in their
production? To put it plain If Ameri-
can man ufacturers Of steel or other
products must compete with the
worlds product Of cheap labor, does
any sane man suppose that the wage
scale here will not of necessity CORE
spond to that of the country which
pays the smallest wage and so produces
the cheapest steel? :.Reduoed wages
here means restricted purchasing
power BY non- producers Of farm pro.
ducts, and this in turn means lower
prices for the farmer. II is we'll to
think this problem over.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
Eff | Wuz De PusSidin- Eldah.

Eff I wuz pussiden- eldah.
Bawn wild my livin' all made,
An er seick black coat an or beavah
Settin' in re chu 'ch doh shade.
LAX all de pussiden. eldahs.
Shootin' craps cudn't call unto me,
Ner no sin beckon ur 'swade-
I'd cross my foots an smoove down
my ciat
Wild my way ter Hebben paid,
LAX all de pussiden- eldahs.
De con 'frunce nd meet an I'll be
dar,
Er-drivin' my own chu'ch mule
Ny way d be strowed wild chickens.
Fried by de good chu'ch rule
Jes fur de pussiden. eldahs.
Eff I wuz de pussiden. eldah,
Bawn wild my livin' all made,
I'D sholy cut cyards wild ole Satun
An beat him at his own trade,
LAX all de pussiden -eldahs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
The N0rsk Philosopher.

Vat for should dis spirit of mortal ban
proud?
Man walk round minute and talk
purity loud?
Den doctor skol coming and say" Ay
can't save
And man have to tax running yump
into grave.
Today dis har mortal swelling around
His head ban so light that his feet ant
touch ground;
Tomorrow he light with his face in
the sand,
And hustle lax hal to get guide helping
hand.
Ay see lots of fallers who tenk dey ban
wise,
Yu see dem yurself eff w open yure
eyes;
Dey tai bout the gold dey shol max
ing some day,
And yump ven the vashvoman come
for her pay.
Desc har miIlionaires who give
Libraries way,
Ay tenk dey skol get yolly bump some
fine day.
And maybe dey look for some guide
friend, Ay tenk,
10 tax dem round corner and buy
little drenk.
Ay tai you, dear friends, purity sumo
We ban dead,
So ay tenk We ben suckers for getting
swelled head.
1t ant very tar from Prince Albert to
shroud:
Vat for should dis spirit of mortal be
PROUD?
Milwaukee Seninel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
The Right Time to Advertise .

Those business men who do not be-
lieve it profitable to advertise during
"the dull summer months should
note the catalogues arriving from the
mail order houses at this time. These
firms know that the merchants in
small towns quit advertising at this
time of the year, and so they food the
country with their ads and gain big
victory while their competitors are
waiting for business to pick up.
When business is light is just the time
it needs stimulating. and it's better
to do little advertising all the time
than to do lot Of it at one time and
none at some other time. II you don't
believe it jest watch the business of
the steady advertiser. Eek.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
Wholesalers Sample Depot.

w. 8. Hayward OF this city. who
represents the H. Niedecken Co.. of
milwaukee, has recently been to that
city and made up his line of samples
of fancy goods for the holiday trade.
and he has opened the same and dis.
PLAYED them in the Schrubbe building
on Winnebago street. where he will
remain for about two weeks and take
orders from dealers throughout this
part of the state, who will come here
to inspect the line. He will make
only seven cities on this trip, DEBORAH.
Charles City. Mason City, Spencer,
Sioux City. Sioux Falls and Mitchell
The sample line comprises twenty mine
pieces Of baggage and aggregates 5000
pounds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06

CONVENTION.
TO SELECT STATE AND CON.
CRESSIONAL DELEGATES.
Small Attendance at the Con.
vention Saturday Afternoon
With Actions Entirely
Harmonious.

There was none of the noise and
buster which seemed certain in the
former convention to rent the demo
cracy Of WiDnesheik county in twain,
at the democratic county convention
at the temporary court room in the j..
]. Marsh building on Saturday after.
noon. In fact there was only a small
gathering of the faithful, and their
deliberations we're throughout har-
monious and peaceful.
NJ. A. Kubish of Fort Atkinson was
made temporary chairman and Jno.
Bernatz of DEBORAH temporary secre.
tary. On motion Of Dan Shea the
chair appointed committee on ere.
dentials consisting of l.. T. Fosse OF
Ridgeway. Dan Shea of DEBORAH and
NJ. j. Carter of Ossian. After DELHI
GRAFTON the committee reported dele
cations present with credentials from
Military. Lincoln, Bluffton, Washing
ton and DEBORAH townships, and the
first, second and fourth wards of De.
corah, and recommended that E. E
Schuck and H. S. E. Renken of the
third ward and Thos. Fleming of Ere
mont be given seats in the convention.
The report was adopted. On motion
the temporary organization was made
permaLt NJ. J. Carter then moved
that the chair appoint two committees
of three each to select delegates to the
state and congressional conventions
The following we're appointed:
State Convention M. j. Carter.
Dan Shea, L. T. Fosse.
Congressional Convention :-B. Elzea
A. Bernatz, Fl. S. e. Renken.
These committees reported the fol-
lowing for delegates. and the reports
were adopted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-06
Facts About Panama Canal.

Estimated cost of the Panama canal.
5000. 10000
Amount paid French Go. for the
title, $40. OOO,O 900.
Amount paid Panama government
for perpetual lease Of canal lands,
SIC. 900. 900.
Length of canal. As miles.
Canal width varies from $50 to 500
feet at the top. the bottom being $50
feet.
There will be five twin locks of con-
crete masonry, each lock 73S feet long
and SO feet wide. with a lifting capaci-
ty of 80 to 80 feet.
Lake Bohio (artifciaD covers 81
square miles.
Alhauela Lake (artificial) covers
s, 900 acres. and will furnish motive
power for operating locks and lighting
the canal from ocean to ocean.
Distance from New York to San
Francisco by old route. 1874 miles
by the route through the canal. 1888
miles.
Distance from New York to Manila
by present route via San Francisco and
Yokohama, 10, $50 miles.
Distance from New York to Manila
by Panama Canal via San Francisco
and Yokohama, 1865 miles.
Distance saved in sailing trip
around the world by the new route
through the Panama Canal, ass
miles.
The Panama Canal was practically
begun in 1888 by the French company.
They had completed about two fifths
of the length, when because Of fradu-
lent management the company failed
and the work ceased in 1889. June
Woman's Home Companion.