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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The merchants of Birmingham and dis trict are making, in my opinion, great mistake in their support of MT. Conner in an aggressive campaign against the railroads. I fully appreciate the exist ence of certain grievances suffered by them, as also by other shippers, but these can be remedied in other ways than by a wholesale denunciation of the motives, policy and administration of the railroad companies.
 The merchants remind me of Hogarh's picture of man sitting astridc of sign and saving it off, oblivious of the fact that he will fall with 1t. Very few people other than the miners and manu- lecturers of this district know how great is its debt of obligation to the railroad companies.
 Millions of dollars have been spent in the provision of short branch lines and side tracks to mines, furnaces and mills and in the provision of locomotives and cars, sufficient to handle on an enormous scale the mineral traffic of this district The rates charged have always been made as low as possible, and sufficient barely to cover the cost of operation without leaving practically any net return to the railroads upon the money so invested. They have depended upon the movement of the finished product with it's com paratively long haul to market for their revenue; but whenever the exigencies of the situation have been such as to re- quire it, they have always been willing to make concessions even below the mini mum scale to keep mines in operation and furnaces in blast. When the conditions of the coal trade was such, that thous- ands of coal miners would have been thrown out of employment by the shut ting down of mines, the railroads have chartered steamers, established agents in Mexico, and have approached the coal operators with the following proposition: "Let us put down the actual cost of put ting this coal on cars, the actual cost of carrying it to Mobile or Pensacola, the actual cost of transporting it by sea to Mexico, and let us then sell the coal for joint account at the best price ob- tainable and divide the profit or loss pro- rata.
 When sudden booms have taken place In the iron trade as the result of heavy demand and prices have greatly risen. leaving the owners of the furnaces with scores of thousands of tons of iron on their order books at low prices, the rail- roads have always been considerate and have permitted the registration of these low orders and have permitted them to be billed out at the low freight rates existing at the time when such orders were taken. In the deepest depressions they have made other concessions some times of rates, sometimes in the nature of extending credit to furnaces unable to raise the cash for the payment of freight on raw materials: and have some times suffered in their efforts to help the district, the loss of tens of thousands Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Notes and Personals.

Mayor Scott has returned from Tusca- loosa. where he went to pay visit to his daughter, who is a student in the Tusca- loosa Female college
 Mrs. William Joyner has returned from a visit to Mineral Springs.
 The city market will be closed Friday of this week, the day being Good Friday The caterers will not open for business until Saturday morning.
 Mayor Robert Campbell of Gadsden paid visit to Ensley yesterday. He was shown over the town by Mayor Scott and City Clerk Bell and departed with en- thusiastic praises for the Steel City
 Mir and Mrs A Poss came to the city this morning to search for about s600 worth of diamonds which were stolen from their home last week. Four rings were taken
 The Rev. l.. o. Dawson of Tuscaloosa is conducting a revival at the First Bap- tist church this week and Is preaching some very strong sermons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
SURVEY IS MADE FOR NEW RAILROAD Central of Alabama Line Causes
 Much Comment. ILLINOIS CENTRAL BUSY Much Fine Timber, Iron and Coal Lands Being Acquired By That
 Road Along the Pro-
 posed Lines.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL BUSY

New Decatur, March 0.-(Special.) )-T L. Baker, Charles Austin, Joseph coyne and J. L. Strickly have just returned from a trip along the survey of the Cen tral of Alabama railroad, which road was surveyed some time ago and which is to run from this city to Jasper, thence on to Tuscaloosa.
 MT. Coyne stated that it would be only a question of time until this road is built He says the road will open up section of country rich in coal and iron, of vir- gin forests and rich farming and grazing lands. He says the road, if built, would pay largely and would be of untold ben eft to this city. MT Coyne is practi- cal railroad man, having constructed a number of railroads in years gone by, and is considered one of the best experts on railroad construction in this coun- try today.
 MT. Coyne reports that the Illinois Cen tral railroad is buying fine timber, Iron and coal lands along this proposed road at from 75 cents to $2 an acre, and that the same company are now building a road from Amory, Miss. to Jasper, Ala, and are also building a road from a point in Tennessee to Sheffield Jasper is only thirty-fve miles from this city and by many 1t is believed that it is the inten- ton of the Illinois Central to build line into New Decatur, possibly over the sur vev of the Central of Alabama railroad
 Have Eyes on Decatur.
 For some time past the Illinois Cen trai railroad have had their eyes on the Decaturs and, in fact, 1t has only been few months ago that several Of this company's representatives were here ard made quite an extensive investigation ol this locality. They went about quietly and, intact but few people knew that they were here until they had taken theif departure.
 Besides the iron, coal, timber and farm nroducts that road to the southwest would bring to the Decaturs it would be A fine thing for the American Oak Ian- ming company here, as there IS large quantities of chestnut and chestnut oak along the line of survey of the Centrai of Alabama railroad. This tannery IS on" of the largest in the world and they use vnst quantities of chestnut and chestnut oak wood as well as the bark itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Made a Fine Impression.

From the Huntsville Tribune.
 Hon. John V. Smith in his address last evening made fine impression on his audience and made votes. There are some of our citizens who will vote for Conner; this purpose they seem fixed in regardless of his lack of virtue and reckless state ments. There are but few of these men and it is noticeable in every case that they want a one-sided game. to shuffie and deal every time. They do not seek fairness, they want the ruling their way. We repeat there are but few of this class, the body of the people want fair man, an unbiased man, who will deal fairly with every interest. This is all any one should ask and this is the order of man John V. Smith is. We are pleased to note that such spirit of fairness should pre- vail among our people. Indeed justice is the only principle upon which any gov ernment can run, and when it is underta- ken to run one on selfish principles it's failure is certain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
VIII Build Handsome Home.

Gadsden. March 30.-(Special )-Mrs. s. M. Winchester of Chattanooga will begin at once the erection of fine residence on Turrentine avenue The house will cost s1O,OOO will be of veneered brick, and will be occupied by Mrs. Winchester herself. The residence. when complete, will be one of the handsomest in the city. Mrs. Winchester at present lives in Chatta- nooga and her many friends will be glad to know that she will make Gadsden her future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
CONTRACTORS ARRESTED.
Charged With Selling Whisky Without
 License on New Altoona Line.

Gadsden March 30-(Special)-Wiiiia G. Graves William H. Fant and d. IL. Hanger, contractors on the Altoona diVi- sion of the Louisville and Nashville road, were arrested on warrants charging them with selling whisky without license Their arrest caused great surprise at Altoona and among the railroad officials, as they are prominent contractors.
 They were brought to Gadsden and ar raigned before Commissioner Pckard. They entered plea of not guilty They will have a hearing on April 6. The charge was preferred against the con- tractors by some of the employers work ing on the road near Altoona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
KOLB TO SPEAK
 AT MANY PLACES

Montgomery, March S0.-tSpecial.)-The Hon. R. F. Kolb candidate for president of the Alabama railroad coinmlssicD. will address the people at the .oli,wins places during the present campaign:
 Alexander City. March 31, II a. m Goodwater March S1, ?. m.
 Talladega, April 1, D. m.
 Anniston, April ?, Il a. m.
 Gadsden, April ?, 8 p. m.
 Huntsville, April 4, F noon.
 Scottsboro, April 1. 8 D. m.
 Tuscumbia, April 5. F noon.
 Decatur. April D. 8 D. u-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
SeIheimer Visits Decatur.

New Decatur, March 3O.-(Special) J. Hon. H. c. Selheimer of Birmingham, a prominent candidate for one of the as- sociate justices of the supreme court bench of Alabama, was in the city yes terday in the interest of his candidacv and received the indorsement of nearly all the business men and lawyers of the Decaturs His friends here, who are n,i- merous, say he will doubtless be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Fatal Disease to Horses

Huntsville, March 9O.-tSpecial)- "A large number of horses have been killed in Madison county recently by strange disease that first appears as a swelling in the jaws and spreads to the throat, resulting in strangulatlon. The disease Is said to be purpura hemorrhogia and if is fatal in nearly every case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Has Leased Bellevue Hotel.

Gadsden March 30 0-tSpecial)-C S. Daily has leased the Bellevue hotel on Lookout mountain and will take charge April l. MT Daily is an experienced hotel man and Is well known here having formerly been connected with the Meek Ian wagon factory. The hotel will be thoroughly renovated and oVerhaued and will be formally opened April 1. party composed of several ladies and gentlemen of Chicago will attend the opening ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, March 3O--(SpeciaI)-Ru ral routes ordered established May 2: Chil- ders. Talladega county, with two carriers; Fruithurst. cleburne county. additional service with one carrier; Muscadine, Gle burne county. with one carrier. Henry F Male appointed postmaster at Spocari, Marengo county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Lowlands Are Flooded.

Huntsville, March 3O.-fSpecial.)-T lowlands of Marshall and Madison coun- ties have been flooded by the Tennessee river, which is unusually high just now The flood will delay blowing several days but it Is not believed that any actual loss has been suffered by farmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

We are the only distillers in this conn- try selling direct to consumers Like every success we have imitators who "claim'' to be distillers. They are not dis- tillers and have no connection with dis tillery For proofs you need not take our word. Just see government reports' They are simply dealers, and can doc tor' their whisky as much as they like and call it any age. for unfortunately the government does not control dealers as 1t does distillers. Now, these dealers are In business for profit. so when they offer ' to 12-year-oId whiskey for the same or less money than we. as distillers. can sell T. year. old, the inference is plain. Their whiskey is not the age they claim and Is adulterated and watered. The cheaper they sell. the more water and adulteration you get Beware of imitators.
 If you want honest whiskey, direct from our own distillery. with all it's original richness and flavor, carving a United States registered dstlI1er's guarantee of purity and age and saving you the deal ers enormous profits, then accept the offer we make you elsewhere in this paper. It is backed by company with capital of s5O00OO paid in full the proud reputation of 3s years of continuous sue cess, and over a quarter of million satis- fled customers. so you run no risk The Hayner Distillng company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
REDUCED RATES
To California and Northwest Via Queen
 and Crescent Route.

Tickets on sale March to April 30 in- elusive, and September 15 to October 15 inclusive, at greatly reduced rates. For information address A. B. Freeman. T. P. A.. Queen and Crescent Route Bir- minghan. Ala. tnzt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Work on Sewers Progressing.

Work on the sanitary and storm sewer systems for the Steel City is being push ed forward rapidly and the prospects are that both will be completed within the contract time. A large force of men are employed and the streets are much torn up by the ditches. J. F. Hollingsworth & Co, who are constructing the sanitary sewers, have already put down several car loads of four-inch sanitary pipe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Prom the Dothan siftings.

From the Dothan Siftings
 Mir Conner has been telling the people that the freight on tombstones in Georgia was much cheaper than it was in Ala bama, and some one has suggested that the railroads would haul one free for Mir Conner if a legitimate demand for one could be created.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK?
Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney TrOu-
 ble and Never Suspect It.
To Prove What the Great Kidney Remedy Swamp-Root Will Do for YOU Every Reader of The Aee-Ierdd May Have
 Sample Bottle Sent Absolutely Free by Mail

It used to be considered that only urn- ary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys. but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these most important organs.
 The kidneys filter and purify the blood that Is their work.
 Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body Is affected. and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty.
 If you are sick or ''feel badly" begin taking the great kidney remedy. pr. Kill mer's swanip-Root. because as soon as your kidneys begin to get better they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
 ] cheerfully recommend and endorse the Grea. Remedy, pr. kilmer's Swamp. Root, for kidney trouble and bad Iiver. ! have used 1t and derived great benefit from it. believe 1t has cured me en. tlrely of kidney and liver trouble, iron, which l suffered terribly.
 Most gratefully yours,
 A. R. Reynolds, Chief of Police. Columbus, Ga.
 Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re- Ss if permitted to continue much suffering and fatal results are sure to follow Kid ney trouble irritates the nerves. makes you dizzy restless. sleepless and irrita. ble. Makes you pass water often during the day and obliges you to get up many tlmeS during the night. Unhealthy kid neys cause rheuma tism, gravel, catarrh of the bladder pain or dull ache in the back, joints and muscles. make your head ache and back ache. causes indiges- ton. stomach and liver trouble, you get sallow, yellow complexion, make you feel as though you had heart trouble you may have plenty of ambition. but no strength; get weak ana waste away.
 The cure for these troubles Is Dr. XII mer's Swamp Root, the world-famous kidney remedy Tn taking Swamp Root you afford natural help to Nature. for Swamp Root Is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that Is known to medical science
 HOW TO FIND OUT
 If there ls any doubt In your mind as to your condition, take from your urine on rising about four ounces place 1t In a glass or bottle and let 1t stand twenty four hours. If on examination 1t Is milky or cloudy if there is brlck-dust settling or if small particles float about in 1t, your kidneys are In need of immediate atten- ton.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and Is EDITORIAL NOTE-So successful i fha most detraeaircr ,ara. aF irt1.,-.. a..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

Wanted-Good Gin Men Carpenters (bench hands)- Machinists (lathe hands)- Breasters and Saw Trainers.
 GULLETT GIN co.
 Amite, La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
(Communicated.) MR. JAMES BcWRoN

TeIIs Why the Merchants of Birmins- ham Will Make Mistake to Vote for MT. Conner for Railroad commis- sioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Small Wreck Reported.

About o'clock this morning a car of pig iron turned over in the yard of the Bir- mingham Southern railroad. The wreck was cleared in q few hours, however and traffic was not seriously delayed wrecking crew from Pratt City assisted in the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

Gas stoves sold for sl6. co You pay @3. % down, balance in monthly installments of eI IOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Much interest in Welfare.

The Hon. H. J. Crandall is the honored mayor of the city and takes much in- terest in all things that pertain to Spring ville's welfare. He is also deeply inter- ested in the growth and development of the state, especially this part of it. MT. Crandall is district land agent for the Queen and Crescent railroad lands with headquarters here He looks especially after the lands owned by his company in counties.
 Springvile is a delightful place for homes. The health here is accounted per- feet. and the water cold, clear and spark ling from bountifully flowing springs, many in number. It has been appreciated and enjoyed by many visitors for a num- Der of years as a summer resort. Sev- eral boarding houses are filled every sum mer, and the Herren Hotel is a home-like place for all who seek inn.
 special attraction of the place Is the beautiful little lake In the center of the town. carefully kept in order by the city authorities. It's waters pour directly from the springs. and are as clear as crystal. In this lake are hundreds-perhaps thousand-German Carp. which are vis- ibIe to the very deepest of the clear water. These are as tame, docile and friendly to the visitor and as appreciative of gifts of bread crumbs as any living thing can be. They come at call, and will accept food from the hands of any and all visitors. They receive all watch care and consti- tute special charge of the city. It Is worth a visit to Springvile just to feed the Carp, to say nothing of meeting the splendid people who constitute this citi- zenship, and to enjoy this scenery and this life-giving water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
Citizens Hold Meeting.

About thirty prominent business men assembled in the city hall this morning to take steps to bring about settlement or the strike among some of the steel work CTS employed at the open hearth furnaces of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company After discussing the situation it was decided to appoint the following committee of citizens to endeavor to bring about a settlement of the trouble: George Byrum. president of the board Of trade; J. NJ. Perkins, J. A. Bell, Mayor Scott, Henry Broden. These gentlemen will go to work to bring about an amica- ble agreement between the workmen and the Tennessee company.
 With the exception of the meeting In the city hall this morning no change in the situation of the strike has taken place and there are no new developments. The strikers continue to hold out for an in- creasa of wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

ISWamp-Root IS pleasant 10 take.J used In the leading hospitals. recommends ed by physicians in their private practice and Is taken by doctors themselves who have kidney ailments, because they reo- ognize in 1t the greatest and most sucs cessful remedy for kidney. liver and blads der troubles.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root is what you need. you can purchase the regular flfty-cent and one- dollar size bottles at the drug stores everywhere Don't make any mistake. but remember the name. Swamp-Root. Dr. <ilmer's Swamp Root. and the ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31
NO. 8 FURNACE IS
 FUl IN OPERATION
MORE THAN HALF OF STEEL PLANT AT ENSLEY IS NOW WORKING FULL TlME-ClTlZENS DISCUSS STRIKE.

Ensley. March 31.-(Special )-No 8 furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was put in blast to- day and marks the sixth furnace of the company now in operation. This is more than half the entire plant and it is pre-. dicted that the remaining four furnaces will be in blast in the near future The Ensley plant now presents a busy ap- pearance and large force of men are employed
 Five car loads of steel billets have ar rived in the yards of the rod mill of the Alabama Steel and Wire company, and a large supply of coal has also been re eeived. Work of preparing for a full re- sumption of work at the rod mill is being pushed rapidly and everything Is being made ready for an early resumr- ton. All that is now necessary in order for the big plant to start up is a supply of steel which will probably be on hand by the end of two weeks.
 Ensley people are watching the progress of affairs at the rod mill with a great deal of interest and there will be much rejoicing when the plant at last resumes.
 Police Court Items.
 In the police court this morning Will liam Beverley and John Ramsey both negroes, were fined $7.50 each on two charges of affray. A. M Singleton, n white man, was before Mayor Scott on a charge of violating section 647 of the city code and also on a charge of disor- derly conduct. Both cases were continued and will come up before his honor. Mayor Scott tomorrow morning. charge of dis orderly conduct registered against Ed. Gallagher a white man, was also con tinued to tomorrow morning. Gallagher was fined s1 this morning for contempt of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-31

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-22
81 DIPLOMAS
WERE GIVEN.
CONTINUED Tnom INST PAeE.

a very interesting essay on "Three Ideals
10 Life
Faith stafford Chapman. Ferrisbnrgh,
told Of the origin Of the ballad and It's
perfection and also reeted quotations
from many Of the most popular and best
ballads.
aIet us remember that Just as high as
the honor Of the citizens so high viii be
the honor Of the nali0n, said Harvey
Eastman Averil, Barre, In his Grafton on
National Honor, which he delivered in
a very earnest and intelligent manner.
sThe Power Of Conviction was the
subject upon which Anna Mabel Barker
4Yestmoreland n, FL, wrote a very inter-
esting and carefully prepared essay.
Next was the valedlctory given by Tia
Mande Downing, Washington. Her words
OF gratitude 10 the trustees swho have
made It possible that this occasion might
be- and Of appreeition to the teachers
who can only know in years to come what
an important part you have done 10 the
forming Of our characters and the fare
well to her classmates, were words full Of
the sense Of what the past three years
have meant to them.
At the close Of the Yaledictory Prinei-
pal o. K, HOLSTER spoke words OF fare
we'll and gave them strong encouragement
In the work that Is before them. The d.
plomas were then presented by President
w. r. Shipman who spoke a few brief
words OF praise and exh0rtation. The ex.
ercises then closed with the singing Of the
class hymn, the words Of which were
composed BY Elsie +. Ciapp.
TIN nfra frafao
Anna Mabel Barker, Westmore-
land, n H.
Ida Blanche BatcheldeF, Barre.
Lucy BenoIt, Springfield
Ellie Grace Blake, East Cabot.
Grace Edith Brown. Barre.
Blanche Susan Burnap, Montpelier.
Faith Stafford Chapman, Ferrisburgh.
Elsa i. Ciapp, Barre.
Daisy Laura Deane, Gaysvllle.
Nellie Estha Dickinson, WilllamsvilIe.
LA Maud Downing, Washington.
Ina Maggie Dutton, Williamstown.
Bertha Laura Hewitt, Bristol
Abbie Marie Hubbard, Graniteville.
Matte Lee Jones. Waukegan, Ill.
Florence Belle Parker, Barre.
Anna Bethia Poor, Williamstown.
Maude Roben, South Barre.
Bernice Sanders, South Barre,
Bessie Fales Short, sharon
Ellen Blanche Smith, West Concord.
Sadie Florence Underwood, Newfane.
Harvey Eastman Ayerin, Barre.
Mark Robert Berry, Richmond.
Helon Miranda Blake, Woodbury..
Merle Bennett Clark, East Montpelier
William }. Earle, Granlteville.
Carl Ward Helm, Yergennes.
Arthur ElwIn Pike, Marshfeld,
Dean Charles Newe0mD Seaver, Mont
pelier.
Arthur Thompson Stuart LyndonYille