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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-04

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terng hostess. you've kept everybody
wuitingr'
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y have been lettering on the slopes OF
sIclicon."
"Hclcon? Where's that? Another Of
those new north shore places? mover
can remember the funny names they
give them towns up that way."-Chi
cago Record Herald
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-04
The prcsent Moment.

The mill cannot grind with tile warrr
hat is past. AS little can It grind with
what is TO come. 1t can grind only
with what is passing through it. We
can make no use Of time past. AS lit
tic Use can we make OF time to come
We can make use only of the passing
moment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-04
TALE OF A sHlPWREck.
Romantic Story of the Loss of the
Steamer American.

Romantic Story of the Loss of the
Steamer American.
The story of the shipwrcck of the
steamer American. which ran between
England and South Africa. reads like
II chapter from Frank Stockton When
day broke on tho morning of April 30,
1850, the steamer was close To the
equator and about 100 or 100 miles
from the Lil,crinn coast. Suddenly
5n the first morning watch. between =
md O o'clock. there was Il fearful crash
in the engine room. followed by IL con
CuSSion against tn" ships side Which
for an instant suggested that she had
struck OH Il rock lialf drcS scd pas
srngcrs hurried on deck AMI eagerly
inquired What lad happened. but were
met IN tit" coolest possible manner by
Captain Wait aud Mr. ll"pwurth. sec
ond officer. who aHsllr"l them that il
WAS merely - breakdown of some part
Of On" machinery. The passengers, re-
turned To- llrir cabins. Tic propeller
shaft had broken ia tie stern tub" and
bad burst open The ,ho Of thc. ship.
There WAS no hoic Of saving the
steamer
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remarked! hut ,lr viii liuat for n
few hours vet. So "" will got tho pas
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-04
4 IIard Problem.

Harry Say, papa, Is n MANI wife
his better half? Papa-That IS the
popular belief. Harry Then what part
of Solomon was all his wives D. Chica-
20 Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
NINETY-FlVE TRUE BILLS.
The Grand Jury at Jasper Investigates
 Many Cases of Illicit Retailing.

Jasper, Wecember 13-(Special )-The grand jury which has been in session here for the past two weeks has adjourned for the present session. Ninety-fve true bills were returned and out of this number be- tween twenty-five and thirty were indict- ments against persons for illicit retailing of whisky and other intoXicants There are eight charges against one man. Most of the cases were from remote portions of the county
 The Childrens' Rally day exercises, which were given at the Christian church Sunday night, drew a large crowd to the church, and pleasing programme was carried out. Children from all the Sunday schools participated in the exercises. A collection was taken for home missions.
 Capt Walter James of Sheffield is at tending court here this week. being a witness in case against the Northern Alabama railway on which he is a pas senger train conductor
 Cards have been issued to a reception to be given by Miss Alma Appling on the evening of the 16th, the occasion being Miss Appling's 10th birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
MIDSHIPMAN GETS
 PUBLIC REPRIMAND
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BONA PARTE WRITES TO MINOR MER- WHETHER LETTER IN ExECU- TON OF SENTENCE PASSED.

Washington, December 13.-In execution of that portion of the sentence of Mid shipman Minor Meriwether, Jr., requiring that he "be publicly reprmanded by the secretary of the navy" Secretary Bona parte has addressed the following letter to Midshipman Meriwether at Annapolis:
 Sir: You have been duly convicted or violating clause of article of the articles for the government of the navy by insult ing and subsequently, assaulting one or your fellow midshipmen and of conduct to the prejudice of good order and disclp- line by engaging in a fist fight with the same midshipman. These offenses on your part nave led to calamity so clearly unforeseen by you and so distressing that no words of reproof can be needed for you to feel their gravity.
 Your disobedience to the laws of your country; your forgetfulness of the full import of your oath; your yielding to fierce and angry passions when tempted by a sense of wrong, have borne fruits so bitter that your worst punishment has already been suffered. The merciful sen tence of the court which tried you leaves you a member of the honorable profes- sion you have chosen. In that great school of self-sacrifice and obedience, life use full to your country will, 1t is hoped'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

New York, December 13.-George w. Perkins, who is junior member of th,. firm of J. p. Morgan & Co.,, resigned to- day as vice president and chairman of the finance committee of the New York Life Insurance company. The board of tias- ices accepted the resignation. Immediate ly following this they announced the ap- pointment of a committee to investigate the affairs of the New York Life.
 Two officers were elected to fill the va cancies left by MT. Perkins, Alexander E. Orr succeeding him as vice president and John Claflln as chairman of the finance committee.
 MT. Perkins wrote the trustees a let ter explaining that it was agreed when he entered the firm of J. P. Morgan x ] Co. that he should withdraw from the New York Life, but that his deep interest fin the insurance company had made him Ioa,h to leave it before this.
 The board of trustees then announced inc appointment of the following commit tee OH investigation:
 Thomas P. Fowler, Norman B. Ream, Clarence H. Mackay, Hiram R. Steele and Augustus C. Payne.
 A statement of policyholders was also i.ssucu, which declared that the executive aeicers had exercised top broad Gis- cs ,tion in expending y. One of the O bjects in the committees appointment was announced to be the consideration of tine evidence secured by. the legislative committee which is Investigating life in surance. The new committee is instructed to- inquire especially into payments made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
REMARKABLE SHOWING
 BY MISSISSIPPI BANKS

department Mr. Rowland will have conference with the authorities of the Carnegie institute with a view to secur- ing data and records covering Mississippi history that originated in European coun- tries MT. Rowland has learned that the Carnegie institute is working up these records for the whole of the United States, without reference to any partic- ular state put an effort will be made 10 have them compile Mississippi data separately. so that copies of same may be secured for the state. MT. Rowland will ask the legislature for small appro- priation to cover the expense of this work, considering it of the very greatest im- portance.
 On Railroad Business.
 The Mobile and Ohio and Southern rail way are getting busy over their merger In the state of Mississippi once more. and few of the higher officials have been here today looking after their inter- ests. They were Col. E. L. Russell, vice president MT. Taylor general manager, Thomas C. Catchings, attorney for the Southern and Capt. John D. Mclnnis, general agent of the Mobile and Ohio in the state of Mississippi.
 The three men first mentioned were closeted with Governor Vardaman con siderable portion of the day, and the merger proposition WdS very tHoIousllE gone over
 This question first came up before the railroad commission some three or four years ago. There was a good deal or hemming and having on the part of the commissioners and the state officails at that time but it was finally acted on favora bly, to the roads concerned and they returned home very well satisfied with the result of their visit to the capi- tai of Mississippi. The majority of the commission had agreed that the Southern Tel or competing lines in the legal sence of those words, and they were permitted to merge their interests with the under standing that the Mobile and Ohio, then badly run down at the heel, was to be taken under the protecting wing of the Southern and placed in first-class condi- ton. That has been done. and it is now said to be one of the finest roads in the country.
 When the last legislature was about to expire a bill for the relief of the two roads was passed. The governor may have had time to sign it but he did not before the lawmakers adjourned, and he has not done so yet If he does not sign 1t within three days after the next legis- lature convenes. the bill becomes law anyhow-unless he vetoes 1t.
 The governor has never intimated what he is going to do in the matter but 1t is believed that he will permit it to be- come a law either with without his signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
HOWARD COLLEGE.
Dr. w. B. Crumpton Talks to the
 Students.

Howard College, East Lake, December 13-(Special.-Dr. W. B. Crumpton, the much esteemed friend of Howard college was present at the chapel exercises this morning and gave the students one of those s-rong, manly talks for which he is famous. Dr. Crumpton's theme was "Co-Operation, and one of his apt illus tratons was as follows:
 "Once upon a time there was a colony of ants living near a wheat field. They had cut a nice pathway into the field under the fence, and through this they were carrying bountiful supply to their subterranean graneres for the winter.
 "The work was progressing in a most satisfactory manner until one morning when great consternaton was aroused by the discovery that q clod of earth had fallen into the trench leading from the field and completely blocked the passage. After much discussion a council of the elders was called for deliberation One of these wise men and said that the task of moving the great mass of earth was an impossibility, and that the colony would starve during the coming winter. He retired to his cozy corner anu ielt tne august Douy 10 US uenDera- tions. Many others were of the same opinion. and one by one they sought their homes. Late In the afternoon. one of the elders stroled out to the scene of the disaster, smoking his pipe made of half mustard seed-the stem was made of imagination and not of amber-and much to his surprise found the mass of earth removed. He asked one of the younger set how it had been done. The young fellow seampered up wheat stalk near by and cried at the top of his voice, Cooper ation. "
 The story may not be just as the good doctor told il, but your correspondent feels sure he will overlook any deyiations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Stops Slave Trade.

Paris, December 13.-The minister ot the colonies. NJ. Clemente today signed a law nunishing with two to five years i'm prisonment and a heavy fine any one engaging in the slave trade in the Frencl h. African colonies. By an oversight the old law referring to slavery officially prohilp- ited the importation of slaves by sea only. Consequently West African natives were largely traded in. Test cases revealed the state of the law and the colonial minister hastened to remove the last vestige of. slavery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Their Pav to Cease,

New Bedford, Mass, December 13.-- Capt. James Jorgenson and his officers ceived notice today that lighthouse board In Washington has desded to give the men waiting orders, their pay to cease on December II. The captain completely broke down when he attempted to com muncate the order to his men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Administration Won.

Phenix City, December 13.-(SpeciaL)- The city administration won out in the election just held for aldermen. In the First ward Thomas McCollister was re- elected without opposition In the Second ward, Lee Long defeated H. A. Carmack by 5S majority. John Newsome defeated c. w. Smith by. 1O5 majority in the Third ward. In the Fourth ward, w. D. Dickens won out, defeating w. R. West by 72 ma Srity. In the Fifth ward William Cadenehead was elected, his majority over George Burkes being 76.
 Hermitage. the sign painter, can bo found at Seventeenth street, between First and Second avenues. 12-6-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
PERKINS HAS RESIGNED
 FROM NEW YORK LIFE

by the company's funds to Andrew Ham, ilton, and to use every effort to secure a proper accounting from him. The com mittee is to report to what action the company ought to take in the Hamilton matter. It is instructed to engage expert accountants to study the system of book keeping now in use by the New York Life, and to report changes deemed exped- tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Say! You, Get the habit: Use Ambrosia Flour.
T@ MERCHANTS.

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 1925 a. M. Bessemer freight train will go to Bes- semer via South Hessemer iine and return via North BeSSemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Power Company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Mrs. winsiow's socthinc Syrup,

The best remedy for DIARRHOEk Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COILC. and is Sv~- ty-five cents a bottlA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

atone for grave faults which have cloud- ed the early years of your service You will acknowledge receipt Of thls letter and it will be entered on your or ficial record.
 CHARLES J. BONAPAR' TIE,
 Secretary. "Midshipman Minor Meriwether,, Jr United States Navy, United states Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Fire at Girard.

Girard, December 3.-(Special)-Fo dwellings and a storehouse were destroyed by fire yesterday, the flames originating in the store of Joe Holt. Three of the dwellings were owned by MT, Holt and the other by, William Sessions. MT. Holt had $l6Oo insurance. The cause of the fire is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Took His Own Life.

Atlanta, Ga, December 13.-C. c. Kiser, d prominent broker and commission mer- chant shot himself in the head early today with evident suicidal intent. He died early this evening without having re- gained consciousness. III health Is be- lieved to have been the cause of the tras- eGN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Papers Read.

Louisville, December 13.-Many papers of interest to medical men were read at todays sessions of the Southern Surgical and Genealogical association. Officers will be elected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

Hoods Sarsaparilla keeps the blood pure and the whole system in perfect order Take only Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Goes to Washington.

Dunbar Rawland. director of the depart ment of archives and history, left tonight for Washington and will be absent ten days or more. The primary object of his visit Is to attend the meeting of the American Historical association, which meets in Baltimore on the 26th of Decem- Der, and afterwards goes to Washington to complete it's labors. MT. Rowland s object in going so far ahead of time Is to attend to a big piece of work that is being done for the state of Mississippi in the war department. A year ago MT. Rowland went to Washingto taking with him all the rosters and records of Mis- sissippi troops during the war between the states, and these have been copied and returned to Jackson. The war depart ment has great lot of other records bearing on Mississippi troops, and these are also being put into shape for filing in MT. Rowand's department here.
 Having completed his work at the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Increase of l32 Per Cent in Deposits Subject to Check
 Since Report of 1904
NUMBER OF BANKS ALSO
 SHOWS A LARGE GAIN
State Auditor T. M. Henry has Com pleted Compilation of Condition of
 the State Banks.
 Other News.

Jackson, Miss, December 13.-(Special) State Auditor T. M. Henry has completed the compilation of the statement showing the condition of the state banks on the 10th of November. the date of his official call and has made comparison of this report with that made on the 18th of November, 1901, which is of great interest. showing as It does the marvellous growth of the banking business in Mississippi, as well as increased confidence of depositors- or greater wealth.
 In November, 1901, there were 121 banks fin Mississippi, and which reported loans and discounts of s15 1902, TBS. .79. For 1905 the loans and discounts are s36 623. .12. which is an increase of 131 per cent.
 In 1901 the overdrafts secured and de- mand loans were $9056, S0 79. For 1905 the figures are $7, 73S, ,S52. 70, an increase of 153 per cent.
 In 1901 the stocks, bonds and warrants were $l 92O,S2l.44, and by 1905 had de- creased to s1S49,22O.5o
 Tn 1901 the banking houses, furniture, fixtures etc., were valued at s739, ,59O. l6 In 1906 they were S1 ,S47, ,95S .S2, an increase of 149 per cent.
 Sight exchange in 1901 was $3,009 911.24 and in 1905 amounted to S6,91O, ,645. .04, an increase of 126 per cent.
 Cash on hand in 1901 was $l 669,911 .24. In 1905 the cash amounted to s3,O57 ,644.94, an increase of S3 per cent.
 The total resources for 1901 were s26,- GO5 959 Sl; for 1905 they are $5S,S1o, IT.
 Under the head of liabilities comes cap- itaI pain in for 1901 as $99l, 720, Il. In 1905 that had been increased to S1O POT, ,516. 70, or 105 per cent
 The surplus in 1901 was s73s, ,5s3.39; in 1905 the surplus is given at l,7A, ,0Sl .76, an increase of 1S8 per cent. The undivided profits in 1901 were sl,- | 291, ,S93. IS; in 1905 they had increased a per cent, or to $2.4502295s l In 1901 the individual deposits subject to check were reported as s13,S96535. 40. In 1905 they had grown to $S2 ,120, 175.23, which is an increase of 132 per cent.
 Time certificates of deposit increased from S969 POI IS to $2, ,26S, ,766. 50, an increase of 134 per cent
 The percentage in increase in the num- Der of banks being 112, and the percentage of increase in individual deposits being , l32 per cent. there does not seem to be very great virtue in the cry of wolf that has been raised against the great increase in the number of banking insti- tutions in the state, especially in view of the fact that there have not been but one or two failures in the state in d dozen years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
G0Idfield'S Bonanza Mine of Tomorrow

Develop Godfeld s sonlyt tyyo and l of oS the eMreese adonap onet  arst
 
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-21
Heart
Weakness

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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-21
DOWN MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
How Will Of Chicago Voters Has
Been NuIifIed


The organs of special interest and
entrenched monopoly are pointing to
the complications in Chicago over the
municipal ownership of the street
railways as an argument against the
adoption of the referendum system.
The falsehood and shrewd deception
and malice displayed by these cor
poration. advocates should be ex-
posed.
The people of Chicago In the mu-
nicipal ownership contest have not
used the complete referendum system
at all, but the advisory referendum
the best that could be procured In
1901, and through which the people
have been able to directly voice their
sentiments against private monopoly.
In this way, combined with the pledg-
ing of candidates to obey the will OF
the people when expressed by refer
erendum vote, they have prevented
the extension of franchises for pri-
vate monopoly and at the same time
have educated public opinion as to
the value of referendum voting, which
is bringing about the adoption of the
complete referendum system.
Five years ago the advisory system
was the best that could be procured
and it was installed through the care
full management of small group
of patriots, there being practically no
objection in the legislature, From
that inconspicuous beginning the mu-
nicipal ownership issue was raised in
Chicago and three referendum votes
have strongly favored the system. To-
day the frightened monopolists and
their subservient editors are endeav-
oring to make the people believe that
all the referendum systems are fail
ures because some of the Chicago al
dermen are voting to submit to the
people proposed contract for an
extension of the street railway fran
chises. Deception is the monopo-
lists stock in trade.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-21

The United States consul at Vic
toria, B. c., reports scheme Of
profit-sharing, conducted by the Brit
ish company operating the street rail-
ways and lighting plants in that sec
ton, which is working well. After
paying 4 per cent on the stock the
balance of net earnings is divided
into three parts, two OF which go to
the stockholders and one to en-
ployes Of more than years stand
ing in equal amounts to each--a track
greaser receiving as much as goes
to the general manager of the COM
pany in London. In 1908, the first
year of trial, sum equaling SIS per
employe was divided; the next year
$35, and for this year the division,
which has just been made, amounts
to $40.