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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
BESSEMER CITY
 COUNCIL MEETS
New Industries Exempted from
 Taxation for Ten Years
COMPLAINTS ARE HEARD
lmnrovements In Fire Department Are Reported and Other Business Is Transacted-Several Petl-
 lions Filed by Citizens.

Ressemer. June 2.-(Special.)-At meeting of the mayor and aldermen 'o- niaht A resolution was passed, exemptins ol1 nauy industries located in Bessemer from city taxes for the first ten years This action was inspired by MT. Cannon of Waycross, Ga., who appeared oelore the council stating that he was con templating locating pump manufactur- ing plant in Bessemer As an inducement to get the industry the council offered to exempt his property from all city taxa tion for the ensuing year,
 MT. Cannon states that he is very favor able impressed with Bessemer and will rrobably locate his manufactory in this city
 The members of the council present to- night were: Mayor Huey, Aldermen Ran dle, Moore, Simmons, Dennis, Mundes, Miles and Hard. The committee on open ing Twentieth street from Dartmouth to Exeter avenues, asked for more time, which was granted.
 The license committee reported unfa- vorably on the ordinance to impose a license on those peddling milk and but  vote of six to one.
 The committee on sidewalk assessment asked for more time, which was granted.
 Fire Horse Bought. The mayor reported that he and the chief of the fire department has purchased new fire horse at s175 and also 400 feet of rubber hose and 250 feet of cotton hose. ba iaf of a,.t,,, har, asked the council to establish station in South Bessemer Ills request that a house be erected and that reel and 25O feet of hose be placed in, 1t was granted. A. J. Long, a citizen of South Bessemer offered to give the city a site on which to build the station.
 A number of citizens entered complain ants to the effect that the negro Odd Fellows hall on Twentieth street be- unsafe. The mayor stated that he would find out the owner of the property and request him to have 1t removed. Dr. William Hummer petitoned the board to remit half of his license, as he had paid for year and had only prac- tised one month. His petition was denied. Petition Denied.
 The petition of Mrs c. w. Allen that the council allow her more than $100 for damage done to her property by the city street force doing some blasting, was de- nied Mrs. Allen, however, was allowed $100 and the council also agreed to give her more time on the amount due by her for street improvement.
 The mayor reported that he had re- ceived communication relative to the fare between Bessemer and Powderly. which stated that the matter would be looked Into at once. MT. Jemison also advised the mayor that the question of giving transfers from the South Bessemer to the North Bessemer line would be taken up at once He stated that h9 was of the opinion that the city would fegu- late this matter.
 The council then went into executive session and was still in session tonight at F o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
PROGRAMME OF THE CONVENTION READY Editors Will be Royalty Enter
 tained at Bessemer THOSE WHO TAKE PART Some Interesting Papers Will Be Read and Other Business Transacted.
 The Personal and General
 News of Bessemer.
THOSE WHO TAKE PART

Bessemer. June H.-(SpecisL)-At a meeting of the executive committee of the Press association held today tie full pro- grame of the sessions of the association that convenes In Bessemer on June 29-30 was completed From the present indications 1t is esti- mated that between 150 and POO editors, their wives and daughters will be in att tendance. It Is the intention of the Bes- semer people to entertain the editors roy ally during their stay in the Marvel City and many interesting features have been arranged to make their stay enjoyable.
 The sessions will be held in the new armory and the convention will be called to order at D. m. on June 29. On Fri day evening, June 30, the party will leave for St. Louis over the Frisco for a ten days trip.
 The programme will be as follows:
 Convsntion called to order at o'clock D. m. in armory hall
 Prayer
 Address of Welcome on behalf of the city of Bessemer-w. J. Parkes.
 Response-R. II. Walker, Democrat, Athens.
 Calling roll of officers and members. kelort on membership by executive committee J. Pepperman.
 Presidents annual address.
 Appointment of committees
 se, rctary's report.
 What is Pest tc Promote the Welfare of the fress"-W. H. H. Judson, Bessem- CT, Ii. $. Foster, Prattville
 The Relation of Fraternal Journalism to the Secular Press ''-Jacoh Pepperman The Newspaper and the Negro"-Mrs. Julia H. Gillespie, Hanceville.
 The Country Weekly and Its Relation to Politics"-J. H. Meigs. Albertville.
 The Editor; (a) His Duty to the Com munity; (b) The Community's Obligation to Him'-R. D. L. Neil, Selma.
 Lights and Shadows of the Editors Life ''-L. H. Nunnelee Centerville
 Essay-Miss Julia Judson, Bessemer.
 The Country Editor-A Medley of Contradictions A Being Who is Devoid of Interest in His Own Welfare"-H Y. Brooke, Luverne.
 Oration-H. c. Benners, Greensboro.
 Poem-Tom Garner, Tuscaloosa
 The Press as an Educator Frank Willis Barnett, Birmingham
 Election of officers
 Report of historian-W w Screws Montgomery.
 Miscellaneous business.
 Adjournment
 Note.-All papers are limited to fifteen minutes, and discussion on same to five minutes.
 Masons to Have Picnic.
 At the regular meeting of the Bessemer lodge A. F. and A M. last night officers were elected for the ensuing year. It was also decided to hold the annual pic- nic of the lodge next Monday at the city park at which time the officers will be publicly installed.
 The feature of the day will be an ad- dress by Governor Cunningham, past grand master of the grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
DAM BEING CONSTRUCTED.
Power Plant Will Soon Be Finished at
 Jackson Shoals.

Anniston, June 2.-(Speclal )-From President Chambers of the Electric Light and Power company it is learned that the dam at Jackson Shoals. on Choeco- locco creek near Talladega, Is now being rapidly constructed. The Messrs Norris contractors, have now about fifty laborers employed in the work. and with the ex- ceptional low water for the season now prevailing in the ChoccoIocco rapid head way in construction is expected
 The dam is to be one of stone construc- ton, thoroughly cemented. and is to be completed by September. when the dyna- mos will be placed at the shoals and the light and power will be transmitted to the city
 This Is but the beginning of the turn ing of the water power of this section Into electric energy. By this plant 1t Is estimated that 5000 horsepower will be developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22

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 If you need such a remedy send your name and address today to the Dr. Knapp Med. Co., 1500 Hull Bldg, Detroit. Mich. and in an unmarked envelope the doctor will at once se.id you the receipt. as prom ised. explainint; in detail what ingredients to use and how to compound them SO that any weak man can cure himself in his own home without being under obIi. gations to anyone. It costs you nothing and the sooner you write the sooner you will be cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Masonic Election,

woodstock. June 21.-(Special)--At a regular communication of Cold Water lodge No. 14s A F. and A. M the follow ing officers were elected: J. U. Ray. worshipful master; W. J. M. Rodgers. senior warden; W. F. Deshazo. junior warden; R. c. Jones, treasurer; A. w. Hayes. secretary; J. E. Sullivan. senior deacon: T. A. Mears, junior deacon; R. T. Moore. J. NJ Miller. stewards: Joseph Tfbbs, chaplain: D. 2. Carroll. tyler. The lodge will join with Bessemer in public installation at Bessemer Junue 27th. when an address will be delivered by Past Grand Master R. M Cunningham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22

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 So not use large advertisements and s.,.. .tatements to attract patients which msrit has failed to secure. If you fail to he cured by such methods give me cd and get well. .,,,et in the city. tenth story of the new T,rst National Bank building. corner d Saaond avenue and Twentieth street ponr,s 1ol2 and 1o14 Take one of the Int elevators to tenth floor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
BANGOR NEWS.
Large Gin Being Erected-settns Out
 Fruit Trees.

Bangor. June A.-(SpeciaL)-E. B. Head & Co. have commenced the erec- ton of a large gin house in which they expect to put full line of the most im- proved gin machinery. They no doubt will gin a large amount of cotton this season, as the outlook for a good crop is splendid at this time.
 The BIount County Fruit company have purchased eight hundred acres of fine fruit lands here. They have five thous- and fruit trees set out and are preparing to set out ten to twenty thousand more this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
VEGETATION BLIeHTED.
Strange Phenomenon on the Tennessee
 River Near Florence.

Florence. June -Cspeclal.)-A most remarkable phenomenon occurred Satur- day evening on Patton Island, just op- posite the Philadelphia furnace fin the Tennessee river, and attracted many vlsi- tors from Florence and the towns across the river. For a space of about half a mile long and hundred feet wide all vegetation suddenly withered. leaving q line of sharp demarkaton which looks as though it had been struck by a simeon. The corn and cane Is completely blighted and large trees have lost most of their leaves.
 No one here can account for the change except on the general proposition that It was an electrical phenomenon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Mrs. J. B. Weems Buried.

This morning at Il o'clock from her late residence on Alabama street occurred the funeral of Mrs, J. B. Weems, whose death occurred last night For five months she had been confined to her bed with consumption, ard her death was not unex- pected. The deceased was the wife of County Bridge Superintendent Weenns, and Is survived by her husband and two children, the youngest of whom is only about six months old. She was a member of the Church Street Methodist church and Q Christian woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
FATHER SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Despondent Over Son Confined In Jail 4a for Murder.

Florence, June 21.-(Special.)-s. L. Shell ton of Lexington, this county. attempted suicide Sunday by shooting himself through the body from side to side In the woods near his house.
 Shelton is the father of the boy who is in jail for the alleged killing of w H. Hammonds at Lexington about a month ago and despondency over this trouble is supposed to have been the cause of his attempt on his life. He was in Florence Saturday to employ counsel to defend his son and said he would as soon be dead as alive. His injuries are such that he cannot recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Memorial Exercises Held.

Jasper, June 21.-(Special )--Jasper Lodge No. Ill l. o. o. F., held memorial ser vices at the Christian church here Sun day afternoon. There was a large num- Der of Odd Fellows present, members of the lodges at Carbon Hill and Gamble Mines being in attendance. The memorial address was delivered by the Rev. K. E. McCorkle. pastor of the Christian church
 and member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. The musical part of the exercises was under the direction of S. F. Speigel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Mrs. Harry eoldbIadtt Dead.

Yesterday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. Dennis occurred the death of Mrs. Harry Goldblatt of Marion. She had come to this city to put herself un- der the care of physicians. The deceased was born in Russia, within a short dls tance of the home of MT. and Mrs. Dan his, and was a dear friend. Her funeral took place this morning al o'clock from the home of her friends, the interment taking place in the Jewish cemetery in East End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
New Machinery Ordered.

Anniston, June 21.--(Special )-The Well Ter Rolling Mill and Forge company has ordered new machinery to be used in the department for the manufacture of rail- road spikes, a new branch recently add ed to the plant The business has been found to be profitable one. and to meet the increased demand for the product this additional machinery has been pur- chased. finder the able management of J. II. Harden the Weller Rolling Mill and Forge company is doing an excellent business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Personal and General.

The United Charities through it's presi- dent has contributed s25 to the family of J. s. English, who had their home and its contents destroyed by fire last week
 The Sunday school of the First Meth odist church will hold it's annual picnic next Thursday at Hawkins Springs
 Mir Samuel Stein left yesterday for a weeks trip to Chicago to look after busi- ness interests.
 Mir J. F. Kent and family left this morning for St. Louis where he will visit the worlds fair.
 Mrs. R. F. Jones and Miss Roy Arm strong of Birmingham are the guests of Mrs. w. D. Lanier.
 MT. Phil Painter business manager of the Advance, was in Bessemer today in the interests of his magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Want Buildings Painted.

A movement is on foot to get the owners of buildings abutting on the Alabama river to paint the rear of their structures. This has been brought about by the beau tiful appearance the Elks home makes, as its three wide verandas built in colon- ial style overland the river. It is desired that all buildings on the bank of the river be painted in the rear. and the wood work of the porticoes painted white to correspond with the Elks' home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Heavy Rain at Athens.

Athens. June 21.-(special) )-This section was visited by a terrific rain and thunder storm this afternoon. Considerable hail fell. Lightning struck the residence of MT Thomas Grigsby and unroofed a DOT ton of the kitchen and set fire to the building, but the fire was soon extinguish- ed with little damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Negro Mail Carriers Serve.

For the first tune in several years negro mail carriers will be on the routes tomor- row in Selma, filling as substitutes the places of two regulars who will take their allowed vacation. This is the first time negroes have been on the mall routes in many years, and only two have ever served since the establishment of the free delivery system in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22

News reached here yesterday of a very disastrous fire Saturday night at Fort Davis fourteen miles south of Tuskesee. The fire originated in the store of MT. Jones and was caused to spread rapidly by high wind.
 Two other stores belonging to MT. Salter and Mir. Roberts were entirely destroyed. there being no way to check the progress of the flames.
 Mir Jones had $500 insurance. but the other two merchants carried no insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
Injured Painter Dying.

Florence. June 21.-CSpecial)- Phillips. the house painter, who fell from a ladder a distance of twenty feet on June 1o Is dying from his injuries. His back was broken by the fall. He leaves a wife and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
DAMAGE BY FIRE.
Residence Has Narrow Escape at Tus-
 kegee-Stores Burned.

Tuskegee, June H.-(Special.) )-Fire was discovered here this afternoon in the res idence of Mrs J. F. Torpley. The fire had gaiped considerable headway when dis covered, and the house was saved only by the timely arrival of the fire company.
 The fire was caused by a defective flew, resulting in a loss of about $3o0. Loss covered by Insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22

People of quality use soap With qualtty-'Grand Duke" 1t Is; wrappers are worth one-half cent each in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
World's FaIrst o,,I.

Tickets at low rates now on sale For particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent 4-3O-f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-22
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
Congressman Hitt Ill.

Washington, June 1S.-Representa-
tive r. R. Hit, of Illinois, is confined
to his house suffering from the effect
of an attack of acute indigestion sew
eral days ago. Indirectly the trouble
is the outcome Of severe cold which
Mr.. Hit contracted while In Illinois
about month ago, and from which he
has never fully recovered. His ply
sicians have advised Mr.. Hit to re-
main quietly in the house for several
days, which is very distasteful to him,
as obedience to the advice would pre-
vent him attending the republican con-
vention at Chicago next week, q he
had planned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
HELPS TRADE CONDITIONS
ENDING OF TIE-uP ON LAKES a
FAVORABLE FEATURE.
Leading Crops Show Marked Improve
ment-General Trade and
Industry Quiet.

New York, June 1S.-Bradstreet's,
reviewing the state Of trade, says:
Favorable features this week are the
further improvement shown in leading
crops and the ending Of the tie-up on
the great lakes. Wheat, oats and cot
ton have improved, but corn is still
backward, owing to the cool weather.
General trade and industry have re-
manned quiet, and may be said to have
marked time" The notable underly-
ing future of the entire situation is the
feeling that with an average crop Of
wheat and large yields Of the other
cereals and of cotton now in prospect,
good fall and winter business is to be
looked for. Pending further progress
in this direction the tendency Is to
await events. Railway earnings reflect
current quietness in business and the
decreases Of three-ffths per cent. Of
gross in May and of six per cent. In
April net, indicated last week, are con-
firmed by fuller details. Transports
ton business generally is better than
in 1902. Bank clearings, a more Inn
mediate reflection of current business,
show an enlargement over last week,
but grand totals will still show reces-
sions from year ago. The cross-cur-
rent Of ebb and flow noted at different
cities, however, may possibly be sig
nificant Of a change in the tide. Col.
lections still reflect the influence Of q
backward spring in retail trade, and
are complained of as slow at q number
of centers. Money continues easy"
R. q. Dun & Co., in their Weekly
Review Of Trade, say: Industry sut-
fers from an epidemic of ultra con-
servatism. emanating apparently from
the theory that a season of depression
must come every ten years, while the
coincidence Of presidential election
furnishes another precedent. As re-
suit stocks Of merchandise have been
reduced, railway traffic is lessened.
preparations for future business are
curtailed and less money is distributed
in the form of wages; while those hav-
ing capital to invest confine their at
tention to the highest classes Of bonds
or hold back for still lower security
prices. All these factors have COM
bined to produce reaction entirely
out of proportion to the natural read
justment that was really started by
abnormally high prices of raw mate
rails and other excessive costs Of pro.
duction, resulting in accumulation OF
goods that could not be sold at profit
Retrenchment has made considerable
progress, wage earners as rule recog.
nizing the Importance Of accepting re.
auctions in pay.
Liabilities Of commercial failure.
thus far reported for June aggregated
$4,141 JOB, OF which s1,854,762 were IL
manufacturing, $1,s79.39 in trading
and $416,952 in other commercial lines
Failures this week numbered 257 in tn,
United States, against 213 last year
and 16 in Canada, compared with "a 1
year ago."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
May visit Turkish waters.

Washington, June 1s.-The American
battleship squadron commanded by
Rear Admiral Barker has sailed from
Lisbon on visit to the ports Of Greece
and Austria. It is reported that after
spending q few weeks there Admiral
Barker will be reinforced by the Eu-
ropean squadron under Rear Admiral
Jewell, and this formidable feet will pay
visit to Turkish waters about the time
Mr.. Leishmann. the American minister,
takes up in earnest again his negotia-
tions with the porte to insure for Amer
leans in Turkey the same rights as are
enjoyed by citizens Of some privileged
European nations.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
Death Of Naval veteran.

Washington, June 1s.-Rear Admiral
James A. Greer, retired, U. 8. N, died
Friday at his home in this city He had
been i'll about six months of ailments
consequent on advanced years. He was
u years old and had been on the retired
list since 1895.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
Driven To Desparation.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Outs,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on on earth. Csc. at p. A. Glenn
mer' 5 Drug Store f
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24

o'Malley P F. goods pf.................. Is :.
Plat D, GOODS and Mrs Despard...... 90 A
Prinz D. expense Of hiring corn
planter and fish bought for p Z ......... 395
Rathert W barrel lime for p and fuel
Mrs J Sturgess and Mrs Moen ...... so
Minutes of the session were read and
approved and board adjourned Sine
Die.
GEO. L. CHAMPL1N,
County Auditor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-24
cortalyou To Ratira.

Washington, June 1S.-secretary Cor
telyou has placed his resignation in the
hands of President Roosevelt. It will
take effect on June az, or Immediately
after Mr.. Cortelyou has been elected
chairman Of the republican national
COMMITTEES,