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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21
HELP WANTED-fEMALe.

WANTED-Ladies to do piecework at their homes; we furnish all materials and pay from $7 to SIP weekly. Send stamped envelope to Royal Co.,, 34 D.. Monroe street. Chicago
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FOR SAL E-Good paying business; only
 two businesses in town like it. all at 1906 3rd avenue S-21-7t
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WANTED-Good, live men to sell Singer Sewing Machines in Blount, Cullman and shelby counties; good contract to right parties. Call or address The Singer Mfg. Co, 307 North 20th street.
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CIGAR salesmen wanted. experience un- necessary, good pay. Emanuel Co.,, Sta tion J, New York. S-7-4t-su
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LADIES' s2O per thousand paid copying letters at home; no mailing or canvass ing; material sent free everywhere. Send stamped addressed envelope for partic- ulars Howard Mfg. Co.,. 1269 Broadway, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

FOR SALE-We have one or two slightly defaced drophead Singer Sewing Ma chimes which we will sell at reduced price for cash or time Call and examine Monday as they are bargains. The Sin ger Mfg Co.,, GOT North 2Oth street.
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WORKING pay 25c each for writing short plain letters; particulars free. Herald Publishing Co.,, Station S., Gin cinnati O.
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WANTED Statesmen Visiting timers and cornice workers to carry our stay gut ter hanger as side line Pocket sample; 20 per cent commission The Horan Stay Hanper CO Louisville, Ky.
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WANTED-For holiday trade just open ing two specially salesmen. Sober, re- liable hustlers can clear 5000 by Christ mas. Address J. A. K, Box 470. Kansas City Mo. S-21-4t-su
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WANTED-Cail 7lS, Peoples, for stenog-
 rapher. S-Ii-lot
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FOR sALE-Lot 50x19O with two Groom dwellings at sacrifice; 7th avenue, north, near new high school. B. F. Eborn.
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OFFICE girls, seamstresses, maids. nurses, cooks walters putIers, porters or help of any kind furnished. The old reliable Birmingham Employment Btu reau, 1920h 4th avenue, Peoples phone 1fS
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FOR RENT-Nine re m pric.. house fur nished or unfurnished; will rent until October 1, $10 cheaper than the lease price. unfurnished. 1911 Park avenue. 7-1Q-tf
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FOR SALE-Ncw furniture for four rooms complete for housekeeping, buyer
 can rent the house If desired This is snap No dealers need answer. Ad- dress "H" care Age-Herald. S-19-3t
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FOR SALE-This will go quick good cen- tral drug store; clean stock; good busi- ness; will sell at discount. See me at building.
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AGENTS WANTED.

NJANTED-O. ganizers 10 represent old
 established fraternal society, paying nc- cit mt, sick. death and endowment benefits; big salaries paid good pro- ducers. Write America2 Fraternity, Washington. D. c. b-17-tf-su
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CIRCULAR and sample distributors wanted everywhere. No canvasstng. Good pay. Cooperative Adv. Co.,, New York.
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AGENTS-National Campaign; high class artistic, embossed ivory-finished por- traits of candidates, 11x14. Tremendous hit; nothing equals 1t; 100000 ordered Send 15c for samples and prices. Kren- gel Mfg Co.,, IS Ann st, N. Y.
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WANTED-Experience bill clerk; salary $50 to begin with, must understand hardware business; also expert male stenographers, bookkeepers, salesmen Fidelity Business Agency, Nashville, Tenn.
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RUBBER sTAMPs-Made same day as order received; write for free catalogue. Roberts Se Son. Printers, Iithograph- CTS and Stationers, Birmingham, Ala. S-13-eod-6t
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FOR sALE-s2250, broom cottage, cleo tric lights, porcelain tub. Avenue E and 26th street; $25O cash, balance $25 per month. w. B. Leedy & Co. S-14-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

FOR SALE-26 lots, 50x14O feet. in block G. Powell's addition to Cleveland; nice,
 dry, well drained lots: Bil mingham Gun club house Is on this block. Birmingham
 Railway, Light and Power Go. S-12-tf
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CIVIL SERVICE examinations will soon be held for clerks, bookkeepers, obsery-
 CTS, messengers, watchmen, stenogra- phers, meat inspectors. civil engineers,
 patent office, internal revenue, post office, Indian service. Full information and questions used by the government free Columbian Correspondence Col lege Washington, D. c. 8-2l-2t-su
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-At a bargain, one-half of "Oniee Building" First avenue, S0x1s212 feet to Morris avenue. w. B. Leedy &
 Co. S-1s-7t
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BUSINESS CHANGES.

 WE WILL make you a present of s100. give you splendid suit of clothes every sO days, enlarge your picture free and pay you a salary of sS5 per month and all travelling expenses to take orders for the greatest and most reliable por- trait house in the world. All this will be guaranteed. Address R. D. Martel, Dept. FOG, Chicago, H.
 $2loo Will buy half interest in Linotype machine worth s4100 ana pay S4Oo per an- mum interest. For particulars, w. J., care Age-Herald
 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY-We are pre- pared to employ five or more good men who will work six days a week; No commission contract: must furnish horse and buggy and give guaranty bond. Call or address The Singer Mfg. Co, 307 No. goth street.
 BOARD WANTED. WANTED-Couple with 5-year-old girl wants board and room with private northern family; walking distance and modern conveniences; state location and price. Northern, care Age-Herald.
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FOR RENT-Three broom houses; sl5 each, with bath and closet in house: 18th street and Sth avenue. Six rooms, l5O0 Sth avenue. S-1S-5t FOR RENT-7-room house; newly pa pered and painted; all modern conven- fences; $25 per month; 3017 Avenue G. Address Owner, care Age-Herald
 S-17-tf
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AGENTS-$l0 daily for evenings selling new automatic tunnels to saloons; don't overflow bottles; wonderful invention; sells at sight Automatic Funnel Co.,, Box 47, Biddeford. Me.
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WANTED-Aii to know that one cannot
 be too careful where he trusts ms
 clothes, as unclean, unsanitary and poor ly ventilated work rooms is the cause of the spreading of contagious diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

CORRFSPoND OR MARR- Sample H. lustra ted paper. cents; paper and pri- yate list, 10 cents. Describe yourself. National Alliance. Grand Rapids. Mich. b-2-su-tf
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patented polish for pianos and furniture are the best 25c, 50c, and s1.
 At Gray & Dudley Hardware Co.,. 1921
 1st avenue S-21-5t
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ONE GENT A WORD.

hATES-One cent a word a day; DO taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
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WANTED--Agents to sell Wrapping Pa per and Bags as a side line. Statesmen who make a fixed territory every 60 or 90 days preferred; samples light. com missions liberal. Address Dept. A, The Kemper-Thomas Co., Cincinnati, O.
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T. H. MoLroN Q Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

AGENTS-Get out of the rut. Why not own your own business? Quick sales; large profits; samples free. T. M. Say man, 2lOo to PHO Franklin avenue St.
 Louis Mo. S-7-St-su
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 SITUATIONS WANTED.

YOUNG MAN, well recommended, having
 plenty of experience wishes position as salesman. clerk or collector. Address M.
 L., Age-Herald. S-19 St
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AGENTS and street men; silver plated campaign buttons. 1 per gross: other novelties costing 1c 10 5c. selling 10c to 25c six samples for l3c; your money back if not satisfactory; free catalogue: other quick sellers. c. T. Bisland, 1S5 Dearborn st., Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-21

WOULD you marry if suited? Send for
 best marriage paper published. Mailed securely sealed free. T. D. Gunnels. Toledo. O. S-I-l0t-su
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
ONSLAUGHT AND DEFENSE.
Grosvenor Stands Pat for Republicans,
Repelline Charges,

Washington. April 5,--ProceedinGs in
the house today we're enllvened by
speeches by Dearmond and Grosvenor
for failure to order an investigation
the former attacking the republicans
into the postoftice charges and to revise
the tariff. and the latter vigorously de-
Tending the republican party and laud-
ing President Roosevelt for the part he
played in the postal investigation.
the passage of Cuban reciprocity law
and the treaty with Panama.
Grosvenor was frequently interrupted
and applauded by republicans when he
answered the gibes of several demo-
crate members on the subject Of the
tariff and postal investigation. The
military academy bill was passed with
out amendment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, Oregon
City, Ore. Feb. is, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
"An act for the sale Of timber lands In
the State of California, Oregon, Me-
vada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, Fred Hen
erickson, of Astoria, County Of Clat-
sop, State Of oregon, has this day filed
In this Office his sworn statement, No.
1856. for the purchae of the N. K. Ia
of Section No. 20. in Township No.
NJ, Range No. west. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to
establish his claim to said land before
the County Clerk Of Clatsop County, at
Astoria, Oregon on Tuesday, the 10th
day of May, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Arthur M.
Smith, of Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon;
Charles C. Kaup. of Astoria, Clatsop
Co., Oregon; J. R. Wherry, of Elsie,
Clatsop Co., Oregon; Roy Wherry, of
Collins. Washington. ..
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 10th day Of May,
1904.
AIGERNoN S. DRESSER,
2-23-4-29. Register.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

oregon City, oregon, March II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pllance with the provisions OF the act
Of Congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale OF timber lands
In the States OF California. Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act Of August I. 1892. Sam
uel J. Mcintyre. of Svenson. county OF
Clatsop. state Of Oregon. has this day
filed In this Office his sworn statement.
No. 634l. for the purchase OF lots 2.
and Of sec. %. and lot of section
No. %, in township No. 4 north, range
No. 5 west. and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. and to es-
tabllsh his claim to said land before
the register and receiver OF this Of
fee at oregon City. oregon, on We'd
nesday, the 18th day OF June, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Roy
Wherry, of Collins. Washington; ]. r.
Wherry. of Elsie, Oregon; Percy AL
len, of Elsie, Oregon; Stephen Abra-
hanson. of Elsie. oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adver-
sely the ve-described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this Of
fee on or before said 18th day Of June,
1904
ALGERNoN S. DRESSER.
3-25-5-27. Register.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
THE FAIR ROUTE.

via Chicago or New Orleans to st.
Louis. is one that gives you the most
for your money, and the fact that the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL offers unsurpas-
sed service via these points to the
WORLDS FAIR, and in this connec-
ton to all points beyond, makes it to
your advantage, in case you contem-
plate a trip to any point east, to write
us before making final arrangements.
We can offer the choice of at least
a dozen different routes,
B.. H. TRUMBULL, Commercial Agent
142 Third street, Portland, Oregon.
J. c. LINDSEY, T. F. & P. A.
142 Third street, Portland, Ore.
F. B. THOMPSON, F. & P. A.
Room l, Colman Bldg. Seattle. Wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
A cos SACK.

cotton. treated with a preparation that
makes Il buoyant, The sample In SINH
lar In appearance to the old ones. ex-
cept that Il is termed and more closely
resembles belt, with the straps which
hold II on the shoulders being the same
and are attached exactly as are those
on the cork preservers. The inspector
Mt Gotham officially passed on the belt,
his stamp OF approval being on H. The
belt Ii much lighter than the others
and considerably leis cumbersome.
Whether or not the article IL cheaper Is
not known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
FIGHT to Draw.

San Francisco, April 5.--Mike Schrik
and Billy Woods fought 25 rounds to a
draw at Colma tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you ever
heard of, Buckien's Adnica Salve is the
best. II sweeps away and cures Burns
Sores. Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers,
Skin Eruptions and Piles. 1t Is only
25c, and guaranteed to give satisfac-
tion by Charles Rogers, druggist
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
DIVIDEND DECLARED.
Quarterly Earnings Equal $4,000, 600
Lowest in Corporations History.

New York, April 5.-The United
States Steel Corporation today declared
regular quarterly dividend Of TX per-
cent on preferred stock The amount
thus applied to the dividend was S.
300, 900, and in order to meet this pay
ment deficit for the quarter of ST.
800, 900 was created.
1t is estimated that the earnings for
last quarter amounted to S13,0O0,OOO.
Although the lowest in the history of
the corporation they were better than
the most extravagant estimates made
by outsiders.
Earnings for the first quarter of 1908
were $25,OOO,OOO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06

Captains Edwards and Fuller, United
States inspectors of boilers and bulls,
have received from New York sample
of new patent life preserver, which is
said to surpass the cork ones so gem
orally used. The preseryer is filled with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
MAY Meet on the YaIu.

Paris, April 5.-The st, Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo De Paris
says that the Russian general staff is
convinced the Russians will await the
Japanese attack on the right bank of
the Yalu. They are now busily en-
gagged in fortlfying the mouth Of the
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

NJ. M. Austin, Of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do In the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. only 25c at Charles Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
No sians of Warships.

London, April 6.-The correspondent
of the Times cabling yesterday, says he
has been cruising for so hours In the
vicinity of Port Arthur and has seen
no signs of the navy of either bel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
AFTER THE BANDITS.
Outlaws Move in Bands and Effort Is
Made to Subdue Them.

Made to Subdue Them.
Seoul Korea, April Sit is reported
that the japanese have killed two tong
haks (bandits) near Gensan. The prov
inve of Chulla, in southern Korea
where the tonghaks precipitated Chino
Japanese war, is being overrun BY
armed bands and an Official request has
been made for troops to subdue them
A returning missionary reports As tong
haks have been hanged at Kong Ju
the capital Of the privince Of Chung
Chung.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06
Wounded Reach Harbin.

Paris, April 6.-The correspondent
of the Matin at Hardin telegraphging
yesterday says:
A hospital train arrived here today
from Port Arthur with IS wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-06

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Radium, its wonderful powers and
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after page in the Metropolitan publica-
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Disease germs of every description fee
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information that will be worth hun
dreds of dollars to you. Ask any bank
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-12
SPRING
MEETING.
East Hanover Presbyterya Nov
in Session at Alliz- 5a
S8s..t pah.
The II NEW MODERATOR
NEW MOD ORATOR.

East Hanover prcsbytery began Its
spring s.esslon last night at Ml2pah
church, on Chestnut Hill.
rhe moderator, Rev. Jare Withcrspoon,
d. D., conducted the opening exercises.
rho stated clerk, Rev Y. p. Epes, y.
d. was detained at homo because OF
sickness In his family, and the mouern,
tor appointed Rev. William 5. cnmppe,i
10 fill that office until DR.. Epes shall
arrive.
rho following members OF the presnS,,,
,e,,,, answered to their names as the roll
was called:
calvin Stewart, y. D.. William S. Camp
hell, Joseph Rennie, James E COOK -
X. NYalthall Russell Cecil, I p. u. =. ~
Scott, X. b. Eggleston Ned 3. CAMP
Il. w. Osborn. l.. T. McFaden Mlcn lH'
with pni,n, E1dsrs-Robert whlttct, sr.
from Richmond. First Church; H. =. 6il
lis Richmond, Second Church.; j.. G. EeGa'
Eicb,nond, Third Church.: =. H. Cha!k-
lcy. Grace Street: J. p. Word. the Chu!c'
az Covenant; Gervas Storrs tdose NJ. ~;
mortal; r. T. Rennie, Nizpah; q. III. !" ~
llnms, George L. Cook, Bon AIT; p " 4
,ini.'s Tredericksburg; w. G. Cosby.
n,arhrook. r, D. Kemp. Manchester; q.
opeiInIderty, Westminster; W. Sturt,
4 h. !
brunswick. -
pav J. S. Foster. OF Petersburg, was
a,aoted moderator, and Rows. James ~.
Ccok and Ned d. Campbell were eiecheo
temporary clerks. ~.
Rcy. c w. Maxwell, or Montso,nslS
prcshytery; Ray. J. 8. Crowley o. ~. ou-
vance Presbytery and Rev. 1akchi eas
aku,rl, Of Maniwa Presoytery OF .ne
church OF Christ, in Japan. were intro
nv. - ~ nrnShytery and invited to
sit as corresponding menlhers,
pev D. X. Nalthall presented the re-
norts Of Committee on Devotional EHes-
zcises and 1t was adopted as follows:
Your Committee on Devotional Exer-
scIses beg leave to recommend the iol-
lowing order OF business.
First three sessions daily, except on
Tue sday, when the afternoon session VII VII
be omitted
second, hours Of session. $50 a. Al 70
I p NJ: $50 p. NJ. to 5 P. NJ; z! Al.
! to adjournment
Third specia. orders. (a) devotional ex-
ercises each morning from $3.50 TO 10. 90
r,,esday at 10 "A. NJ State OF religion IN
| the churches. (c) Tuesday s P. NJ. doc
trInal sermon by Rev. T. P. Epes. p. D.
| (d) wednesday S. P. NJ. home missions.
| (e)}s P. NJ, foreign missions.
Rev. Jere Wltherspoon. D. D., The re-
| firing moderator, preached the opening
sermon from: / Peter Is, who are kept
by the power OF God thRD. faith unto
saliva tion ready to be revealed at the last
day." His sermon was one ofrare beauty.
force and eloquence.
After the sermon the Prcsbytcry and
the large congregation present, according
to the usual custom IS this Presbytery.
engaged in the celebration OF the COM
munion Of the Lords Supper. This ser
vice was conducted by Revs. p. y. Price
and J. r. Rennie assisted by Ruling
Elders. S. G. How!son. III. A. ellis. =.
II. Charley. Gervas Storrs. G. Fl. WI
lams, r. d. Kemp, J. 2. Word
All OF the session of me Presbytery Will
be open to the public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-12

STRONGER.
February Earnings Show Increase
Of Ten Per Cent. Over
Figures Of 1903.
Especial to Tho ,rln,es-DIspatch,

Especial to Tho Times lspatch)
NEW YORK, April II Tho February
gross earnings show an increase OF 10
per- cent overgthe figures OF 900. The net.
however has increased only 2 per cent.
for tho same period as result OF the
Der cent. over the figures OF 1903. The net,
taxes f.ii
President Barr gays that from now on
tho monthly returns will show crafty
Ing net Increase and that tho expenses
and taxes Will not increase. The In
crease II, the Item OF expenses and taxes
was caused by improvements made It
Portsmouth and Richmond. Va, which
were not charged to}capital account
The eight months gross earnings snow
an Increase OF s per cent. but the eight
months net show very slight Increase.
crease. 4
Tho interests now dominant insthe road
are beinging every effort to completing
all improvements. especially the Birm-
tngham extension. which Is due to be
opened on May LIST. This will then give
the road n large tonnage Of iron, steel
and allied products from the Birmingham
districts to Northern points. s
Tho Williams aliddendorf interests that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-12
NEW CURRENCY
Bill INTRODUCED
(By Associated press.)

WASHINGTON. April ia report
from the House Committee or Banking
and Currency recommending tho passage
OF the bill ito improve currency con-
ditons.' was filed In the House to-day
by Chairman Fowler. OF That commit
tee, The report explains each section OF
the bill. The first section provides for
the uniform treatment OF public moneys
by repealing tho law which prohibits
customs receipts from being deposited In
national banks. The result Of the present
law In this matter, 1t is declared. Is to
unnecessarily tic up the money Of the
country. The second section repeats the
monthly three million dollar limit OF bank
note retirement. The report says the
repeal Of this restriction will give to the
national bank note circulation all Of the
elasticity which 1t is possible for q bond
secured circulation to have.
The recoinage Of silver dollars into
subsidiary silver coins IL provided in the
third section Of the bill: the limit OF $780,
100000 as the total amount OF subsidiary
silver coins that cnn BIO In existence at
any one timo. Is repealed by this section,
Relief to the Treasury Department In
It's inability to meet the demand for small
bills, owing TO tho manner In which pres
ent law limits their issuance, s sought
to be remedlcd by tho removal Of this
limitations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-12
GREAT INCREASE
IN BIBLE WORK

The Board of Managers OF the Bible
Society Of Virginia met yesterday nf-
ternoon and transacted considerable bus
moss.
The society is winding up the years
work and the annual report OF the score.
tnry ana treasurer WAS one OF the most
interesting features OF the board THIS
report showed that the contributions TO
tho work Of the society VIII run fully
$500 beyond those of last year This
is an increase Of about 20 per, cent and
is most gratifying, The detailed report
has not yet been formulated, but the
general work VIII show q corresponding
advance.
A donation Of Bibles was made to the
Piedmont Colored School ~ chariottes-
vile. The Rev. j. IA. Little. e MISSION
nry Of the American Sunday school un'on
In Southwest Virginia was mace an agent
OF thu society lie will DO supplied WITH
Bibles. ~
The Anniversary OF tho society VIII 20
celebrated on the second Sunday IN May,
at o'clock, at Centenary Methodist
Church, Tho speakers WILL be the Rev'
Dr. W. j. Young, pastor OF Gen te 81 !, Y,
and tho Rev, Dr. #. y, Nc Faden. OF lNe
F!rst Presbyterian Church.