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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Laws at Variance With Treaty.

It HluSl De Helu lO pc unfortunate that these laws are at variance with the treaty stipulations which, since the ex- pration of the treaty of 1894, are in force between the two countries. We are not here to question the competency of Con- gress to modify the provisions of any treaty with foreign power, but we do question the expediency or the govern ment of the United States occupying an attitude in opposition to the power which 1t has long maintained that nation can not plead its domestic legislation as bar to the observance of its international obligation.
 1.-The treatment accorded by the immi- grafton officers of this government to exempt classes of Chinese visiting our country Is more oppressive than either the letter or the spirit of the law re- quires. Moreover. the plalnest principles of international justice demand that the law itself shall be made more liberal either by amendments or the negota- tion of new treaty, or by both.
 We urge upon you the extreme dan ger to the industrial and commercial in- terests of the United States of allowing the conviction which has been growing for some time in China to become a fixed one, that our government desires to dis courage the coming here of the mer- chants. students and -iiterati of that coun- try. lilt future OI lndl NdSL ana DODu- lous empire is with the young men, who have almost ceased to resort to our schools and colleges for their education, because of the humiiating ordeal to which the administration of our immigra- tion laws exposed them, and other coun-l tries will profit at our expense by the welcome they accord to the Chinamen. who carry back the fruits of what they learned. From either moral or mate r,,I 44.xt.. tt.. r.. A. country is debarred by persistence in a policy with which. MT. President, you have disclaimed all sympathy. but which Is, nevertheless made to appear to be the policy of this government by the character of it's immigration laws.
 'The members of this degelation feel confident that they will not appeal to you in vain in asking that a remedy should be sought for the anomalous and unsatisfactory condition of the existing relations between this country and the Chinese empire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 IS TO MEET TODAY
IMPORTANT MATTERS WILL COME UP FOR CONSIDERATION p. G. HARDING WILL REPORT ON WATER QUESTION.

The Commercial club will meet this meeting of the board of directors at which the name of twenty applicants will be proposed for membership.
 At the meeting of the club w. p. C.. Harding will make a report as chairman or the committee on unlimited water for the industries of the district.
 It is expected that a committee will be appointed to look into the recent freight rate reductions which benefited Atlanta and Chattanooga, and that If 1t is thought advisable the committee will be instructed to start a movement look ing to get an equal reduction for Birming- ham,
 The plan recently started to hold a great fair in Birmingham this fall and every year in the future will be endorsed by the club, as many of the club mem bers are interested in the movement
 Major Frank Y. Anderson will prob ably have report to make as chairman of the committee to determine whether Vulcan shall be sent to Portland, and as to the future disposition of the iron mar
 A number of new plans for advertising Birmingham will probably be brought up at this meeting of the club, and dis cussion will follow The club also has several letters regarding new irdustries seeking to locate in the district, and these matters will be brought before the meet ing this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
FATHER AND CHILD
 ARE NOW DESTITUTE
R. M. WHITLOCk AND LITTLE DAUGHTER WALK ALL THE WAY FROM INDIANAPOLIS ONCE CITIZEN HERE.

R. M. Whitlock and his 9-year-old daughter, Emma. have walked from In- dianapolis to Birmingham. They cov- cred over 57O miles on foot and they have been stopping at the Southern hotel in a destitute condition. The story of their hardships is pitiful one in- deed and the person who will give this man a position whereby he can make his living will do an act of charity.
 At one time MT. Whitlock lived in Bir- mingham and was in a fairly prosperous condition.
 Several years ago the family which consisted of eight members, the father, mother and six children, left Birming- ham and moved to the Mississippi bot toms. where fever was contracted by several of the children, and in less than a year the wife and five children died. and only little Emma and the father were left
 MT. Whtlock and the daughter then vent to Indianapolis, where he had work, but the i'll luck followed him there and for seven weeks he lay fiat on his back unable to do any work. His savings were used up for food and clothes.
 The father and daughter then decided to come back to Birmingham and hunt for his brother, who lived at Hosre Creek. Having no money the two de- cided to walk, the little lady promising to walk "as much as papa could" So the two set out several months ago and en route he has worked at odd jobs in order to clothe and feeG the child, but often suffered from hunger and from the weather. Through rain, snow and sunshine this little one has walked twenty miles day until the entire dis tance was covered. Sometimes they stopped and rested for two or three days and the father worked.
 When the two arrived at Horse Creek the bad news awaited them that his brother had moved to Calhoun, near Montgomery, and that some trace of him might be found in Birmingham, so the two started out again for Birming- ham and arrived Sunday in all the downpour of rain.
 
 wherewithal to secure either, they ar rived in town friendless, but soon found the Rev Dr. J. W. Stagg, who pro- vided for them to the bes. of his ability, paying for their lodging ar the Southern hotel for the two nights they have been in the city
 Little Emma said not a word when her father told her there was no supper for them Wednesday. For the past two days MT. Whitlock has sought work in Birmingham
 A number of people have offered to take the child and care for her, but the father will not part with her except to his relatives He says that she is all that he has left in the world and that he cannot bear the thought of her not being with him. People have begged him to give them the child, but he re- fuses, and she also declines with em- phasis to go with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Third Avenue Lot Doubles in Value in
 Five Years.

Two important real estate deals were made yesterday, both of which mean building operations in the business sec- tion of the city.
 T. II. Motion sold to z. L. Nabers, F. D. Nabers George Morrow and Robert Stephens lot 5Ox14O feet on Third avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. the price being s25.O0O. Arrangements had been made 10 erect an office building on this lot and the new owners have about decided to erect such a building. The lot was purchased five years ago for s12.50o
 One-half of the old office Building on First avenue, which was destroyed by fire some months ago, has been sold by W. B. Leedy & Go. to local investors. It was owned by Mrs. Mynatt of Atlanta. The property Is 90x1s2lk feet and 1t is said that the price paid was about s23,0O0 The portion bought will be repaired or. new building erected at once. The other half of the building belongs to the Caldwell estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
CORONER TO GET
 PART OF CLAIM
THE BOARD OF REVENUE AUDiTS PARIS ACCOUNT FOR MONTH OF UP ON TWO ITEMS.

w. D. Paris will receive almost all the fees claimed by him for services as coro- ner of Jefferson county for the month or January. Coroner Paris presented his claim amounting to s2ss.5O for the month just past to the Board of Revenue with the request that the boarad audit the same and order the county treasurer to pay 1t.
 It will be recalled that the treasurer re- gently decided not to pay any ol the claims of the coroner unless the same be first audited by the Board of Revenue. The board took up the matter yesterday morning, and after some discussion decid- ed to pay the larger part of the original claim. There are two items, however which the board decided to investigate further
 Coroner Paris expresses his approval of the plan inaugurated by County Treas urer H. c. Miller when he took charge of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
THE VULCAN FUND.
Recent Subscriptions Amount to $40
 Deficit Amounts to $500.

Help Vulcan. This is the appeal Of the officers of the Commercial club to the citizens of Birmingham. President Jack son says one fact should sink deep into the minds of all the people and that IS that when it looked like Alabama was to go unrepresented at the worlds fair the Commercial club assumed the task at an enormous cost of time and money made an exhibit of which everyone could be proud A deficit of $500 remains to be paid Many have given literally, but that deficit must be paid. The list of responses to the appeal of President Jackson of the Commercial club is grow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
U. 6. MINT AT PHILADELPHIA.
Good Position Open Under Civil
 Service Rules.

The United States civil service commits sion announces that an examination will be held on March for metalist, at sal ary of $5 or s6 per diem, in the United States mint at Philadelphia and vacan- cies as they may occur in the mint and assay service throughout the United States requiring similar qualifications.
 Applicants should ask for form No 1912. Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon application to s. D. Harris, secretary Of the local examining board. He is at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03

The six-story hotel built on Second ave- nue and Eighteenth street by Mrs. J.. E. Torrey was yesterday leased to John Rigby and E. o. Perry. hotel men of Memphis and Chicago. The price paid for the lease was not stated
 Mir. Rigby negotiated the deal. He has been in the city for several days trying to close the transaction, but a difference in the yearly rent caused a delay until yes- terday, The hotel is leased for ten years and will be opened about April 1 as an European hotel on a first-class basis.
 Last night MT. Rigby said:
 We will spend about sS5, 900 on fixtures and furniture. We will fit up neat bar, a cafe and the rooms will be we'll fur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
ACTING GOV. CUNNINGHAM
 ON FUNDING STATE DEBT

Acting Governor R. NJ. Cunningham, who came from Montgomery last night to attend the brick manufacturers ban quet, had this to say regarding the state administration plan for refunding the Alabama debtI
 .'The advertisement and the interview with me printed in Thursday mornings Age-Herald, set forth accurately and completely our plan and purpose.
 T hope the people of Alabama, and es- pecially the masses, will invest in these state bonds. They offer sure and profit able investment, as they can be readily eonverte1 into cash. or can be used as collateral for borro wing purposes. They are also non-taxah.e."
 It is understood that the administration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Camp Hardee Tomorrow.

Camp Hardee, U. c. v., meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in it's hall on First avenue between Twentieth and Twenty first street S. W. Vance will de- liver an address on '"The Private Sol- dier and Monument" He is one of the most interesting takers in the camp, and a large crowd is expected out to hear him.
 An invitation has been extended to the members of Pelham chapter, U. D. C.. and all visiting veterans to attend the meeting tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO FAIR
 AMOUNT TO S21,750

President Eugene Fies asks the sub scribers to the stock of the Birmingham Fair and Exposition company and all other citizens interested in the fair move ment to attend a meeting at the Hotel Hillman at s o'clock tonight
 The appeal for subscriptions has met with such ready and liberal response on the part of the business men of Birming- ham that MT. Fies feels justified in per feeting his organization and getting to work. Plans will be discussed at tonight's meeting and 1t is believed that many valuable suggestions will be made by the leaders in the movement.
 The company is to start with a eapi- tai of $25,OOO and already $2l,750 of the amount has been subscribed. The com- mittee spent few hours yesterday in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
TO UTILIZE SEWER WATER.
AdIers Will Make Nine-Year Contract.
 Will De Used in Industries.

Sewerage water from the Valley creek sanitary sewer below Bessemer will be contracted for by Adler & Go. This was decided upon at the regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Sanitary commission held yesterday and President Frank Y. Anderson was authorized to sign a contract for the same.
 Without any cost to the county the Adlers agree for a period of nine years to furnish septic beds, filters and other things necessary for the purification or the water. In turn they are to have the use of the water, which will be utilized for manufacturing purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
New Hose Received.

The fire department has received 2,50O feet of new hose, ordered some time ago from the Eureka Fire Hose com pany of New York. A portion of the hose will be put into service at once, as some of the hose now being used is not in very good condition.
 The city ordered 5000 feet of hose. half from the Eureka and half from the Fabric Hose company. The latter has not been delivered, but is expected shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03

is emphasizing these important features in the plan for refundng the state debt:
 l. A long term bond that sells for 0 premium IS of greater value than short term bond.
 ?. The denominations Of the bonds are small enough to enable the people to pur- chase them, and thereby prevent syndi- cates from gobbling them up, as the sym dieate will be unable to know what the public is bidding.
 5. The proposition for bids on per cent al 3Ia per cent bonds provides an oppor- tunity to invest in either of these classes.
 1. The great practical advantage of plac- ing the bonds in the hands of the people of the state, thereby permitting the in- terest to be invested in Alabama instead of elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
RICBY AND PERRY LEASE
 MRS. J.E. TORREY'S HOTEL

nicely and run it on a first-cass basis, catering to a large extent to families and young men. It will require about six ty days to furnish the house, making it about April before we are ready to open.
 ..The hotel has 1S5 sleeping rooms and seems to be very conveniently arranged. We will have the hotel for ten years and MT. Perry will probably be the man. ager. We run the Cardova in Memphis and MT. Perry Is manager of the Metro- pole in Chicago.
 'I have met with good deal of en- couragement in Birmingham and feel that the hotel will be a success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
LITTLE CHILD RUN OVER.
Police Looking for Negro Who Drove
 Over the Child.

A six year old child of a Greek who lives near Avenue D and Eighteenth street was run over and painfully in- jured Wednesday afternoon by a wagon driven by. Ben Jackson, a negro. The po- lice department is looking for the ne- gro.
 P H. Harris who lives at 901 South Nineteenth street, witnessed the accident and succeeded in stopping the negro. The patrol wagon was sem for and was in sight when the negro broke away and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Fire Damage of Sa5o.

A vacant house on Fifth avenue be- tween Twenty-second and Third streets. the property of Chief Mullin, of the fire department, was partially destroyed by fire yesterday at 1925 o'clock. The loss was something over 1850.
 The fire originated in rear room on the first floor and was spreading rapidly when discovered. It was quickly ex- tinguished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03


 that the prospective settler couldn't read, changed the forty acres to eighty acres. Becoming bit more serious, pr. Stagg alluded to the civil war.
 We do not look on Grant and Lincoln" said he, 'as men who killed our kin, but as men who under the providence of God worked out q great problem of their time. And we believe that you don't look on Lee and Jackson and Davis as men who killed your kin, but as men who were raised IL, by the Almighty to guide their people in the sutlon of the same great problem "A perfect brick" he continued. 'is something more than piece of fashioned clay It suggests the subjective condi- ton of the soul. The perfect brick is thing of beauty a product of the world of art. Your mission is to beautify tho world, to lift up the thoughts of men and fix them on higher things Have you ever noticed arts debt to the brick maker the brlckmaker who has soul enough to When I think of all this pray that the blessing of God may rest on this body of men"
 In closing Dr. Stagg told a few other anecdotes that delighted the company. The other speakers were D. E. Reagan of Terre Haute, Rufus N. Rhodes. MT. Fish of Boston, w II. Graves of Birming- hcm, Col. R. W. Richardson, s. S. Kim ball of Chicago and T. A. Randall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
JOHN MITCHELL IS
 EXPECTED MONDAY
OFFICIALS OF DISTRICT NO. 20. UNITED MINE WORKERS. PRE-. PAIRING TO RECEIVE THEIR REPRESENTATION QUIET.

Preparations are being made for the coming visit of John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America. to the Birmingham district.
 Mr. Mitchell is expected to arrive in Birmingham next Monday morning from his home in Indianapolis. He will be met at the union passenger station by officers and members of Alabama district, No. 20, and will be escorted to his hotel.
 It is expected that MT. Mitchell will remain in the Birmingham district for several days. He will probably mako addresses before the mine workers locals at Ensley, Pratt City, Wylam and other places while here.
 It Is not probable that he will make an address in Birmingham while here. MT. Mtchells last visit here was in June, 1s99
 Conditions in the Birmingham district are reported quiet in the mining world. The heads of number of miners fam flies have sought employment elsewhere during the present strike, but in almost every instance they have left their fam- flies here. Whenever the strike comes to an end they will most likely return to the district.
 The annual convention of district No. 20 will be held in June at a place to be selected later. Officers are to be elected for the year and other business trans acted at that meeting. Heretofore the mine workers held semi-annual meetings but at the convention held in Birmingham last June the winter meeting was abol- ished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Mr. UIIman to Lecture.

M. M. Ullman will lecture on 'The Jew, His Past, Present and Future" before the New Era Literary association at the synagogue on Sunday night February D. 1905. at o'clock The public generally is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Minstrel Practice Tomorrow.

The male chorus which is being or- ganized under he Athletic clubs aus-
 pices to take part in the midwinter min strel will have their second rehearsal tomorrow night at o'clock at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST co. 2OO3 First Avenue.

When bank that accepts both commer- cial, or non-interest bearing and savings, or interest bearing accounts, liquidates, the law requires the non-interest bearing accounts to be paid in full before the sav- ings depositorS are paid dollar. This is the only exclusive Savings Bank in the city. We solicit your account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 2.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder Friday; Sat urday rain and warmer fresh northeast to north winds,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
OFFICERS:

J. B. Cobbs, President; B. F. Roden. V. President; H. II. Mayberry, Treasurer; c. G. Davidson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Local Weather Data.
Birmingham, February 2, 4 D. m

Birmingham, February 2, D. m. Maximum temperature .................. 50 Minimum temperature .................. 24 Mean temperature ............".......... 3i Normal temperature .................... Al Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uary 1 ........................ Rainfall since 4 D. m. yesterday. ........ Rainfall since January 1.................5.59 Deficiency of rainfall since Jan. 1...... .4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
 J. B. Cobbs. H. H. Mayberry, B. P. Roden, J. H. Robinson, c. o. Simpson. l. R. Copeland. c. o. Burns of Slew York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
BRICK MAKERS DINE AND MAKE MERRY Six Hundred ganqueterS Crowd
 HiIIman Dining Hall MANY LADIES PRESENT Governor Cunningham Speaks of Ala. bama-M. E. Gregory Responds
 for Guests-An Evening
 of Delight.
MANY LADIES PRESENT

What was easily the most delightful and also the most interesting feature of this years convention of the National Brick Manufacturers association was the ban quet given at the Hotel Hlllman last night by the local members of the association in honor of the visiting delegates and their friends.
 The spacious dining hall on the second floor of the hotel was thronged with al- most 600 banqueters, a refreshing phase of the occasion being the presence of great many ladies from Birmingham as east and west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end- ing at a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03
Clock Savings Bank Free

We are offering to our Depositors in the Savings Department, a handsome CLOCK SAVINGS BANK a correct time piece, in black enamel, which will be kept in repair
 Free of Cost To obtain one of these beautiful and useful clocks free, you are requested to call at the bank and an of ficer will cheerfully explain to you.
 AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK,
 aiPMINGHpM. ALA.
 Corner First ave. and Twentieth st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-03

states aspiration. Of a population of r. SOO,000 only 100000 were Cauoasians. The negro had been brought to Alabama neither through New England virtue nor southern avarice