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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
ARBITRATION FAILS.
Philadelphia Typothetae Decline to
 Participate in Controversy.

Philadelphia, December 2S.-Efforts to have the printers eighr-nour day deman' in this city arbitrated have failed. Tn. Church Association for the Advancement of Interest of Labor. an organization com posed of prominent clergymen and lay men of the Protestant Episcopal church of this diocese, has for the last three weeks endeavored to prevent the printers national strike by having the contending parties arbitrate the eight-hour issue.
 The arbitration committee of the Civic Federation was suggested as the arbi- trator. The following statement was made tonight in behalf of the Church associa- tion
 "The Church Association for the Ad-. vancement of Interests of Labor has used it's every effort to prevent a general strike in the printing industry. It's arbitration proposal was accepted by the Typograph- ical union, but no response whatever has been received from the master typo thetae and we can do, no more. It now looks like a fight all along the line.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
JEWELS PRESENTED.
Annual Installation of Officers In Co.,
 Iumbus Masonic Lodge.

Columbus, Ga, December 2S.-tSpeciaD- Pleasant incidents of the annual install lation of new officers of Columbian and Mount Hermon Lodges, F. and A. M, and Darley Chapter No :. Royal Arch Ma sons, last evening were the presentation of handsome Masonic jewels to J. A. Wal ton and R. J. Hunter, two of the most prominent members of that fraternity in Columbus.
 MT. Hunter has been a member of Co., lumbian lodge forty years. and is past master of the lodge. For a good many years he has filled the office of senior deacon He was presented with a hand some jewel last night by Hon. Charles R. Russell in behalf of the Masons of the city.
 Mir. Walton who was also similarly honored, the presentation being made by J. w. Boyd, has been high priest of Darley chapter six years, and is past member of Mount Hermon lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
PRELIMINARY HEARING.
New York Harry May Be Brought to
 Birmingham.

Thomas Dowd, alias New York Harry" will have hearing in Bridgeport, Conn.,, today on a charge of robbing a safe near that place. His preliminary trial will take place before United States comfnis- sioner.
 Dowd is indicted in Birmingham on charges of robbery and safe blowing. It Is charged that he was member of the famous Duncan Miller gang, which robbed a safe in the Standard oil company of flee in Birmingham five years ago.
 Duncan and Miller were hanged for the murder of Policemen Kirkley and Adams, though both declared that New York Harry was the man who committed the deed.
 If Dowd is released by the government officials in Bridgeport, he will be rear rested and held pending the arrival of Detective Bodeker and Chief Deputy Sheriff Stradford, who will go from here to bring him to Birmingham to stand trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
PAYNE AND CODY
 BEFORE COM MMITIEE
PAYNE CHARACTERiZES AS FALSE THE REPORT THAT HE GOT $4o,ooo FROM THE MUTUAL RE- SERVE LIFE.

New York, December 2s.-Louis F. Payne and J. Rider Cady. who was em- poyed at times as counsel by Mir. Payne while the latter was state superintendent of insurance, were the witnesses today before the insurance investigation com mittee, who furnished practically all of the interesting testimony, notwithstand- ing the fact that more witnesses were ex- amined than on any day since the inves- tigation began
 MT. Payne was called to finish his tes- timony interrupted by adjournment yes terday. and In reply to one of the first questions asked him, emphatically denied the report that he had received $40OO from the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company, and had allowed that company to write its own report of an investigation which MT. Payne had caused 10 be made in 1899 Mir Payne characterized the report as absolutely false in every particular, and said that it grew out of fight be- tween James D. Wells, former vice presi- dent of the Mutual Reserve, and President Burnham of the same company.
 Judge Cady was brought into the inVes- tigation by reason of his having appeared before MT. Payne in the interests or Prussian insurance companies seeking admission to the state. This application was denied by Mr., Payne, but two years later was granted President McCurdy of the Mutual Life Insurance company asked that this permission be held up until he could see MT. Payne. This request was re- fused but MT Payne had Judge Cady call upon MT. McCurdy.
 MT. Hughes asked if MT. McCurdy said the Mutual Life would pay any money for a contrary decision. Judge Cady said he did not, but that MT. McCurdy of fered him a retainer in behalf of the Mutual Life which he refused.
 The New York office of the insurance department was inquired into when Rob ert Hunter, deputy superintendent, was called MT. Hunter could add nothing as to the conduct of the insurance depart ment other than what already had been supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
MIkADo IS PLEASED.
Expresses His Appreciation of the Loy1
 alty. of the Nation.

Tokio, December 2s.-The Emperor in opening the Diet today made speech from the throne, expressing his apprecia- ton of the loyalty of the nation and of the devotion of all the public services which he said had enabled to war with Russia to be brought to glorious con clusion.
 His majesty announced that friendly re- lations with Russia had been restored and that the attitude of the treaty with Japan was becoming increasingly amiable. He alluded with satisfaction to the Anglo Japanese alliance and to the necessity which compelled Japan to give her guid- ance to Corea The house or represen- tatives after adopting loyal address to inc Emperor, adjourned until January 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
BIG REVIVAL PLANNED.
Torrey and Alexander Want to Sweep
 the Country By EIoquence.

Chicago. December 2s.-Plans for an old- fashioned religious revival to sweep the continent of America were made today by religious workers from all over. the country at the Evangelist conference con ducted by Dr. R. A. Torrey and the Rev. c. M. Alexander at the Moody church.
 With the same wonderful power which swept over England last summer in one of the greatest revivals in history, Dr. Torrey and Mir. Alexander opened the two days conference with three public meet ings. At each of these services the church was thronged, and at each the audience was characterized by the most intense en- fhueiaSnl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
HOST IS KILLED.
Shooting Affray at Dance in Georgia
 Results Fatally.

Brooks, Ga.. December 2S-A shooting affray occurred last night at dance at the home of Tony Biles. a few miles south of here. which resulted in the death of the host and wounding of several per sons. Two young men were ordered out of the house by MT. Biles. The difficulty was renewed in the yard. MT. Biles ran out with his shotgun, when & general fusilade greeted him. He was instantly killed The wounded are, John w. Good in. Lander Goodin and Frank Morris.
 Biles is survived by his wife and six children. John w. Goodin and Tony Biles were brothers-in-law. All parties are prominent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
IMPORTANT NEWS EXPECTED.
Morales VIII Establish . New Capita
 at Monte Christi.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, December S.-The greater part of Northern Santo Domingo Is said to be in favor of General Morales. the fugitive President of that country.
 It is understood here that Morales left the capital in order to join his partisans in the north, and General Rodriguez, the governor of Monte Christi, with his fol- lowers, have gone to meet Morales. Rod riguez's forces are said to be numerous It is said that the report that Morales intends to establish new capital at Monte Christi is correct, and he will use that place as a base from which he will endeavor to suppress the uprising of the Caceras party at the old capital of Santo Domingo. A censorship of all messages has been established at Monte Christi. Important news from San Domingo is ex- pected momentarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Five Men Get $3Ooo.

New Brunswick, N. J.. December 2S.- Armed men are searching the woods near here for five robbers, who stole a satchel containing 5000 in cash today. On main highway in broad daylight. Paymaster William Schieck of the Delaware River Quarry and Construction company, was robbed of the money which he was carry ing to pay off POO Italian laborers of the company Five men wearing masks jump cd out from behind trees as the paymas- ters carriage passed through the woods. Each man carried a revolver. The pay master gave up the money without resist ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
TAXATION VALUES
 CROW IN GEORGIA In Five Years the Increase is
 S144,644,247 BAROMETER OF PROGRESS Gains In Values Affect Property of All Kinds and Classes-AImost
 Reaches Ante-BeIlum
 Figures.

Atlanta, December 2S.-(Special) )-With- in the last five years, since 1900, the value of the taxable property in Georgia has increased to the remarkable extent of s144 644,247.
 This extraordinary increase Is shown In the annual reports of Comptroller Gen eral W. A. Wright, whose report for 1905 on this subject has just been completed.
 Of the total increase for the five-year period, there was an increase of s106, 795,- 033 in the value of property shown on the county tax dlgests and returned to the county tax receivers and an increase of S37, ,S49,214 in the value of railroad and other corporation property, the returns of which are made to the comptroller general.
 There is no better barometer of the growth and prosperity of the entire state then the tax books, and here is shown an increase of more than B 1-3 per cent in the states property valuations in the short space of five years. And the rec ords likewise show that no other i've year period within the states history is comparable to it.
 Figures Speak for Themselves. Here are the big figures which speak for themselves:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Property May Change Hands.

san Antonio, December 2s-At the meet ing of the directors of the San Antonio and Arnsas Pass railroad, election was deferred until January 10. The office of president has been vacant for several months and d number of meetings have been held to elect, but all have adjourned to later dates An impending change in control of the property is understood to he the cause for the delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
capt. G. F. Mcdonald Dead.

Montgomery, December 2S.-(Speclal)- Capt G. F Mcdonald for many years a leading citizen of Montgomery, died of Brights disease this afternon. He was owner of the Mcdonald theatre which be- came the Bijou when 1t passed into the control of Jake Wells two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Tried to Cut His Tongue Out.

San Antonio, December $-Tiburcio Roeha after being unconscious twenty six days today opened his eyes at the hospital and told a tale of assault and attempt to cut out his tongue. The men named by him are under arrest, charged with assault to murder. Rocha was found unconscious a month ago, and his life was for days despalred of. His assaiants were jealous, he asserts. All are Mexicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
PERSONAL

l.. B. Graham, southern sales manager of the Universal Adding Machine com pany, with headquarters in Birmingham left last night for business trip to St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Colds Cause Sore Throat.

Laxative Promo Qunine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes the cause, Call for the full name and look for signature of F.. w. Grove. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

CAR BURGLARIZED.-Th advertising car of Sells X Downs circus was robbed at Avondale Wednesday night. Property valued at over s10O was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

TAKEN BACK FOR TRIAL.-Willam Morris. alias William Jemison, negro charged with murder, was taken to Tal- ladega yesterday for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

CHARGED WITH MURDER.-El Lundy, Green Burton. Ed Glenn and Ed win ONeal were arrested yesterday by Officer Gates, charged with the murder of a negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

FREDDY RELEASED.-Reube Pred dy, who surrendered to the police on charge of forgery Wednesday, had q hear ing in the police court yesterday and was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "Ambrosia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

LICE LOY INJURED.-Lige Loy, the well known undertaken, sprained his foot by slipping from a bathtub at his home yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
 Itching, Blind. Bleeding. Protrudins Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money if Pazo Ointment falls to cure in 6 to IA days. 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
CITY ITEMS

BACK AT woRK.-David stanton of the city engineers office, after a slight at tack of illness, is able to be at his desk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

al Avondae Wednesday night. Property valued at over S10O was stolen.
 CHARGED WITH MURDER Eliza Lundy Green Burton, Ed Glenn and Ed win ONeal were arrested yesterday by Officer Gates, charged with the murder of negro.
 FREDDY RELEASED. Reuben Pred dy. who surrendered to the police on a charge of forgery Wednesday, had hear ing in the police court yesterday and was released.
 HOUSE BURGLARIZED.-Lo Cook of No. 816 Nineteenth street reported to the police that burglars entered his home Wednesday night and stole several valu- able articles.
 ESCAPED FROM JAIL.-AleXander Thomas and Mathew Palmer, two negroes in the hospital ward of the city jail have escaped. They gained their liberty by bor- ing d hole in the wall.
 ROBBED ON CAR-James E. Reynolds robbed of $50 on a Powderly car last night The money was in three $l0 notes. He suspectes a man who rode on the car. The police have been notified.
 WADE CASE CONTlNU U ED.- trlal of George Wade, the young white man accused of trying to rob persons at the union passenger station and robbing a man of s9O, was continued until next Tues day in the police court yesterday
 PUBLIC SCHOOBS-All the Jefferson county schools which have been closed for the Christmas holidays. will be open next Monday, but on account of it being New Years day 1t Is very likely that there will only be a half days session.
 CHILD DOING WELL-Harry. the 4- year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Ever ett who was struck by an electric car Wednesday is doing well. The child was unconscious for several hours after the accident, but reports received yesterday were to the effect that. he would recover.
 CHIEF MULLEN LOSER.-rhe resi- dence of former Fire Chief J. T. Mullin, No. 220S Fifth avenue, was entered last night while the family was at supper. Two dark cravenettes and a dressing sack were stolen. Mir. Mullln states that in one of the overcoats were several pri- Nate papers, letters and two bank books He also had several deeds in the coat.
 LOOKING FOR RELATIVELY conn munication was received at police head quarters yesterday asking the officers to be on the lookout for Fletcher II. Mitchell. Mir. Mitchell is famillarly known through out the city as "Bil." He left home Wednesday night, and has not been seen since. Any information concerning him will be appreciated by his mother Mrs. Martha H. Mitchell, at her home No 12OS Twenty-fourth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Increase From Year to Year.

Since that time these remarkable in- creases have been going on from year to year, as shown in the foregoing table, un- tii within five years a total of more than S144,0O0, GOO has been added to the value of Georgia's taxable property, with every prospect of similar increases in years to come. The high price of cotton this year is bound to be felt In the return sof 1906, and there is little doubt that they will also show a large gain.
 Georgia's tax values are now within less than S1000Oo of what they were before the war between the states. when they went up to the big total of s612. ,000. This was before the vast property repre- sented by the slaves was entirely wiped out and before the homes and lands of property owners of the state were laid in waste.
 The figures showing the total valuation of property on the county digests, and of the railroad and other corporation prop erty as returned to the comptroller gen. eral for the last five years, may prove of interest:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Total gain for five wears

yHdTS
 Never before within the history of the state has there been anything like these remarkable gains in property values, af- fecting as they do property of all kinds and classes. There were steady but much smaller gains in the states property val ues from 1880 up to 1898, but the serious effect of the panic of 1893 was shown in the returns of 1894 more even than in those of 1893. In 1893 there was a falling off of $11 ,000,000 as compared with 1892, while the returns of 1894 showed a slump of s23,000 900. There were slight fiuctua- tions for the five years following 1894, no year showing any great gain until 1900, when the increase over 1899 was about AT OOO.nNO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

HOUSE BURGLARIZED.-L Cook of No. Sl6 Nineteenth street reported to the police that burglars entered his home Wednesday night and stole several valu- able articles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Figures Speak for Themselves.

Here are the big figures which speak for themselves:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

ESCAPED FROM JAIL.-AleXander Thomas and Mathew Palmer, two negroes in the hospital ward of the city jail have escaped. They gained their liberty by bor- ing d hole in the wall
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-10

took in the sights of the old city. Ha-
vana is beautiful city of 2S0,000
people. The architecture is strik-
ingly Spanish as may be expected,
and there is not wooden building
in the city-brick, stone and cement
being the order, and all of pink or
blue tint, making them very similar
throughout the entire city. Most of
the dwellings are without windows
the openings being protected by iron
grills. The streets are very narrow
and all hauling is done by carts and
many of the streets are so narrow
that one cart cannot pass another
without driving upon the side walk.
The swell street is called Obispo, and
it is so narrow that sections of it are
covered with awnings that reach from
the building on one side to the win
dows of the other. Along this street
are found some fine stores that seem
very attractiye-the goods displayed
showing the Spanish coIoring to such
an extent that they have very pleas
ing appearance. Cigars and cigar
cites are sold in every store, tobacco
being used for smoking only. The
streets are very clean.
The climate is such that our hotel
is all open in front like a Presbyter-
ian lemonade stand in Perrysburg on
the 4th of July-the beautiful dining
hall is all open to the street and
while we were dining the street lace
sellers were trying to sell their laces
to those who We're seated at the tables.
Havana harDor is certainly one of the
most beautiful places in the world.
We left Hayana and arrived at
Progresso, Yucatan, Mexico, and an
chored on the 18th. The weather was
so heavy that the lighters could not
unload our ship and we had an OPP
portunity to try shark fishing. A
hook was baited with 10 pounds of
meat and thrown overheard. 1t was
soon taken by shark and we then
had struggle to land the fish. After
a long tussle he was pulled to the
surface by two men and five shots
were then put into his body which
ended his struggles. The ships derrick
was used to haul him on deck when
he was found to weigh 500 pounds.
(Of course Mr.. HI. would not catch a
small fish-Ed) This was very ex-
citing sport.
We leaye Progresso for Vera Cruz
in the morning. Yours,
III. NJ. Hoover.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-10
BUSINESS MEN MEET
Continued from First Page)

seconded by Munger that the secre
tary of the meeting be authorized
and instructed to attach to the above
petition the names of every one pres
ent, that he secure the signatures Of
as many more as possible, and pre-
sent the same to Mr.. Blue. Carried.
A general discussion was then in
dulged in as to the character of the
water supply to be recommended to
Council, and it was moved by Com
stock and seconded by Witzler that
the water from drilled wells be rec
ommended. Carried, 1t was then
moved by G. w. Hoffman, and sec
onded by Hillard that adjournment
be taken to Friday evening, March
10, to hear reports OF committees, eff
feet permanent organization, and to
transact any other business that
might come before the meeting.
Carried.
Attest: f. E, BOWERS,
r. r. Hillard. Chairman.
Secretary.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-10
LYcEuM THEATRE.

The Lyceum offers a rather different
attarction than is usually seen at
that house Thursday, when Mr.. Will
liam Owen and his company will
make their appearance in a scenic
production Of sterling drama, The
Lady of Lyons. Mr. Owens comes
this season associated with ]. w. Nc
Connell and Miss Camilla Reynolds.
The Lady of Lyons, play of half a
century of age, has become almost
classic, and offers plenty of oppor-
tunity for the romantic type of actor.
Mr.. Owen is essentially an actor of
the romantic style. endowed as he is
with a splendid physique, pleasing
voice, and engaging features The
role of Claude Melnotte is particularly
adapted to him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-10
SPECIAL LOW EXCURSION RATES
CLOVER LEAF ROUTE,
Season 1905.

Season 1905.
Settlers Excursions. On the first and
third Tuesdays of each month until
April, inclusive, to points in the
South and Southeast. Rates one
half the fare plus $500.
Special Round-Trip Homeseekers
Fares to points in the West and
Southwest, on the 1st and 3rd Tues
days of February and March, at rate
of $500 from st. Louis. Also very
low fares to st. Louis via Glover
Leaf Route" in connection with
these rates.
Special Single-Trip Colonist Excur-
sion Fares to points in Colorado,
Kansas, Indian and Oklahoma Ter
ritories, Louisiana and Texas. Tick
cts on sale February 21st and
March 21st.
Mardi Gras. Extremely low round
trip excursion fares from all sta
tions to Mobile, Ala, New Orleans,
La, and Pensacola, Fla, for tickets
on sale March 1st to 9Th.
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies.
Washington, D. C. One-way plus
25 cents for the round trip from all
stations TO Washington and return.
An excellent opportunity to visit
our National Capital.
c. A. r. Fares to Denver, COL, and
Return. Extremely low rates of 2
cents per mile, for tickets going on
sale in September.
Epworth League Convention at Den.
yer. Very low round trip eXcur-
sion fares from all stations to Den
yer, in effect early in July, 1905.
California and Pacific Coast. Tourists
tickets on sale via all routes. Good
nine months. Stop-over privileges
at pleasure.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, free
reclining Chair and Cafe cars
(Meals-a-la-carte) high back seat
Coaches on all through trains. For
rates apply to nearest Ticket Agent
or address
w. L. ROSS,
General Passenger Agent.
Toledo, Ohio.
e. l. BROWNE,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-10
euRT's THEATRE.

Neal Twomey's new melodrama pro-
duction, the Wayward Son, which had
It's initial appearance at the Grand
Opera house In New York, and seemed
TO please the patrons of that aheatre
at the time. is the attraction an
nounced for Burts Theatre, beginning
thursday. matinee and continuing for
the remainder of the week. 1t Is said
to be play that breathes the very
atmosphere of everyday life, Is not
all bound up in sorrow, although
there is generous supply of tears
relieved by helpful, hearty laughter.
To the Republicans OF Wood Col lnty: