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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Reuulation of Rates.

Washington, December 13.-At meet ing today of the United States Potters' association the question of regulation of railroad rates occupied much of the time. The whole matter was finally referred to a committee of three, of which William M. Burgess of Trenton, N J.. the chairman of the executive committee, Is chairman. with instructions to prepare a resolution indicating the attitude of the association on this subject. This resolu- tion will call attention to the importance to the manufacturers of the country for equitable railroad rates as necessity for the conduct of their business and will urge representatives in Congress from states where there are pottery interests to use their best efforts to secure rem edies for alleged discriminating through legislation providing for a proper regu- lation of rates. The convention finally adjourned late today after re-electing the present officers During the afternoon the delegates were received by the Pres ident,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Dry Goods Rate War.

Dallas, Tex, December 13.-A dry goods rate war on southbound shipments out City and other shipping points Is prob- able because of an announcement by the Houston and Texas Central road of a rate from New York City through Gal weston to Texas points of s1.24 per hun dred by cooperation with the Southern Pacific steamship lines. whereas the rate to Chicago. Cincinnati, Milwaukee and other cities is $1.57, and from St Louis $l.37. The Memphis rate is s1.2L This IS the outgrowth of emergency rates made by the railroad commission which was en- joined by the roads. and a few days aga withdrawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
.E NSLEY DEP AR T M E N TE
BONAPARTE WANTS
 POPULAR SENTIMENT
SAYS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD BE PROUD OF SAlLORS-THE DAM GER LIES IN THE NAVY BEING TOO SMALL.

Washington, December 19-Secretary of Navy Bonaparte made an interesting talk today before a joint delegation of the Naval league. and the Association of Naval Militia of the United States, both of which organizations are holding meet ings here. In his address Secretary Bona parte spoke of the personnel of the navy and urged the development of a public sentiment favorable to the navy He said it was encouraging to him to appear be- fore such a gathering and" he added, 'it is a time when the secretary of the navy needs friends and encouragement. We want your aid for various reasons, and various ends"
 He said the national legislators ought to be impressed with the idea that they should be as liberal to the navy as they can be without fear of popular disap- proval He called upon the members of the naval militia to assist In popular izing the navy. The department, he said did not want the navy filled with people who go into it with the belief that they are to have good time. A very wide nllScO0cepllOH, He Sdlu, cAlSlS hiiShS ihe people as to the navy, and this Is voiced by certain newspapers.
 For instance" he said, ''the question Is raised, Is our navy too large? The i'm portant question Is not our navy toe small for national safesy?'
 He made an eloquent plea for the de- velopment of popular sentiment to cause ba to wi honor the sailors uniform, and no longer permit the country's defenders to be turned away from entertainments in public houses, and In places of amusement because they wore the sailors blue
 His expressions on this point were greet ed with applause.
 The delegates to the league were re- eelved at the White House by President Roosevelt this evening, when there was handed to the President copy of the ! resolution adopted by the league asking for the restoration of the old frigate Con- stitution as near as possible to her original condicon and to her preservation as a source of patriotic inspiration, and as a monument to the gallant men who fought with her.
 Methods for increasing the leagues membership and influence were consider ed It was the unanimous opinion that one method was to obtain the interest of the children in the public schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
SHORT SESSION.
Senate Transacted Very Little Busi-
 ness in Hour and a Half.

Washington December 13.-The Senate was in session for only one hour and 9 half today and a portion of that time was spent in the consideration of executive business. A number of private bills were introduced in the open session and MT. Allison presented the report of the com mittee on appropriations on the Panama canal bill, giving notice that he would call it up for consideration tomorrow. A communication from Secretary Shaw re- garding campaign contributions by na- tional banks was read. The secretary en- closed letter from the comptroller of the currency saying that the reports of bank inspectors reveal only a few small con tributions in the last fourteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
"A BRIGHT HOME MAKES A MERRY HEART" JOY TRAVELS ALONG WITH
 SAPOu|O
HEARST LOSES OUT IN
 THE COURT OF APPEALS

Albany, December 13.-The court of ap- peals in decision handed down today in the New York City ballot box cases, sus- tains the contention of counsel for Mayor George M. Mcclellan and denies that of attorneys for William Randolph Hearst and his colleagues of the Municipal Own ership league. The court holds as was ar gued by former Chief Justice Parker and his associates that the courts have no power under the election laws to order by mandamus the opening of the ballot boxes and a recount and recanvass Of ballots The case relates directly to the vote for mayor, comptroller and president of the board of aldermen cast in the Sec ond election district of the Sixth assem- bly district of New York county at the election of November last, but is of the utmost importance in MT. Hearst's con- test for the mayoralty of New York City, and is fundamental in it's effect upon the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

electoral system of this state under the present election law.
 The decision was rendered by a. divided court, to 2, the majority comprising Chief Judge Cullen and Judges Gray. OBren Haight and Werner. Judges Bartlett and Vann dissenting.
 The gist of the majority opinion Is that the courts are without authority to or der a recount of the ballots cast in the election district. and that therefore the candidates defeated on the face of the returns "are left to such action at law. or otherwise, as may be appropriate wherein to question as to the ballots counted without question:"
 The dissenting judges hold that the purpose of the legislature in the election law in commanding the preservation for six month of the ballots and other docu- ments relating to an election was mani festly for the purpose of having them available for a recount. If this Is not to be permitted under the present law, they say, "a new election law cannot be too soon drafted and enacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
To Appoint Mldshipmen.

Annapolis, Md, December 13.-There are at present 230 vacancies in the corps of midshipmen, and this will be the size of the next fourth class at the naval academy if all vacancies are filled. This is not likely, however, and the class will probably number about 200. By law, Senators and Representa- lives can make their appointments after March next for the examination to be held April IS, but by the wish of the navy department to fill all yacan- cies it is possible the Senators and Representatives who will be members of Congress after March 4. and who will then have appointments to make, have been asked to designate candi- dates and alternates at once, so that those designated may have more time for preparation. They will be formally appointed after March 4. This course has never before been pursued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
PITCHER BALLARD
 HAS BEEN SIGNED
MANAGER VAUGHAN SUCCEEDS IN SECURING "GINGER" CLARkE'S ROTEGE-CARLOS SMITH MAY RETIRE FROM BASEBALL.

Manager Harry Vaughan has signed a
 new pitcher. He is William Ballard, an Ohio product.
 Ballard is protege of Ginger" Clarke. Clarke recommended the youngster to Vaughan, and states that he Is conner.
 Ballard will be given an opportunity to
 show his ability In the spring. Gladys" Molesworth, with Montgomery for the past four years, may wear a Birmingham uniform. Negotiations are , now pending, which if successfully con-
 summated will result in Vaughan secur-
 ing the outielder.
 Notwithstanding the announcement that
 Heinie Krug had been traded to Scran-
 ton, Pa, by Atlanta, Manager Vaughan
 is still after him. It is stated that Krug
 has been traded to Scranton, Pa. for
 Gettig. Krug wants to play in Birming-
 ham, according to letters written Vaughan.
 Hennessey, Hafford and Moore or 'Dusty" Miller may be with Montgomery
 in 1906 Neither of the men mentioned will be in Birmingham as members of | the local club.
 ,, A blow that the fans may not relish
 may be dealt out by Carlos Smith, the
 right fielder of the 1905 team. Smith is
 at his home near Brookhaven, Miss, and
 writes that he is thinking seriously of retiring from baseball. He is one of the
 few saving ball players and has sum of cash laid away.
 | Smith has received an offer to go into | business at his home, and he may ac- | cept. He has promised to let Vaughan know his decision in a few days. The loss l of Smith will be hard to fill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
ODD FELLOWS HAVE
 ELECTED OFFICERS Refreshments Were Served
 After Meeting of Lodge CITY COUNCIL TO MEET Will Receive Report of Police Commit tee on Liquor License-Founda-
 tions at Postoffice Are Completed.
 
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET

Ensley. December 13.-(Special.) )-The following officers were elected by the
 new lodge of Independent Order of Odd night:
 w. Hallock, noble grand. Thomas Gates, vice grand. J. T. Blakemore, secretary. Harry Spurier treasurer Dr. W. H. Holiday, right supporter. ". T. Hutto, left supporter. G. F. Strong. warden. After the initiation of officers and mem bers the meeting adjourned to the Metho- I dist parsonage where refreshments were
 served by the Ladies' Home Missionary society.
 Members of the order from Birmingham Bessemer, Brighton and l.nsley attended the organization of the new lodge and the affair was one of tho most successful ever held in the district. Fairview is a growing community and the membership of the lodge promises to be among the largest of any lodge of the order in this section. The lodge was instituted by Grand Dis
  Notes and Personals. special meeting of the city council will be held at the city hall tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of receiving and passing upon the report ot the police committee on liquor license
 for the coming year. It is possible that
 other matters will also be considered by the council.
 The foundations for the new postoffice building on Avenue have been completed and work on the outer walls is progress
 ing we'll. With favorable weather Con
 tractor Culpepper hopes to have the build ing completed by February.
 The shelving and other inside finishing
 work is being arranged in the Morris l building at the corner of Avenue E and Seventeenth street and the contractors hope to have some of the store rooms
 ready for occupants next week. The six store rooms have already been leased and ] the firms are anxious to get into the new | quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Beef Trust Case.

Chicago, December 13.-The examination of the veniremen in connection with the selection of the first jury in the "beef trust'' cases began today in the United States district court before Judge Humph- rey. The jury to be chosen will try the last preliminary plea of the twenty-one defendants. The chief question to be de- cided is whether the packers gained inn munity under the investigation of Com missioner of Corporations Garfield. the defense of the packers being that Com missioner Garfield promised them immuni- ty from criminal prosecution provided they would make statements to him. 9th CT points to be decided are whether the reports of MT. Garfield was used in secur- ing the indictments of the defendants and whether evidence was secured by the government without proper process of law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Hospital Coaches for Sick.

From the Technical World Magazine.
 The Prussan ministry for railways has placed at every important railway center throughout the kingdom a magnificently built and appointed car for the trasnport of sick persons. These cars have been specially fitted up from plans supplied by sanitary authorities Spring beds and every medical device for the alleviation of suffering during transit have been utilized. There are ice safes, gas stoves for cooking rooms for attendants, and ingenious devices for mufhlng the sound caused by the motion of the train. It is not intended to make these carriages pay; they have been instituted chiefly on the ground of humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Officers Elected.

Washington, December 13.-The board of trustees of the American uni versity held their annual meeting to- day. Dr. David H. Carroll of Balti- more presided. The chancellor report ed increased sentiment favorable to the university. Progress was reported upon the Mckinley Memorial College or Government, now under the com- plete college of history. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, as fol- lows: President, David H. Carroll, vice president, A. B. Brown; secretary, Charles w. Baldwin; treasurer Charles C. Glover. To fill vacancies on the board these were elected as trustees: Bishop Luther w. Wilson of Chatta- nooga; G. w. F. Schwarzell and D. w. Davidson of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
CATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY.
Money for Church Work-Bishop AIler
 on the Board.


 Chicago, December 13-Complete organ ization of the Catholic Church Extension society which represents the most import ant missionary movement ever undertaken in the interest of the Roman Catholic church in the United States was perfect ed here this evening at meeting of Cath ollie clergymen and laymen at the resi- dence of Archbishop Quigley
 A constitution was adopted, officers elected and board of governors of which Archbishop Quigley is chairman was chosen. The headquarters of the society will be at La Pere, Mich, and 1t will be incorporated under the laws of that stato- officers of the organization are as fol- lows:
 President, Rev Francis c. Kelly, La Pere. Mich; first vice president, Rev J. T. Roche Nebraska City, Neb.; second vice president Rev F. J Vanantwerp, Detroit, Mich; third vice president. A. V. D. Watterson, Pittsburg; treasurer, Will liam P Breen. Fort Wayne. Ind; sec retary, M. E. Planning, Cleveland.
 The board of governors consists of Arch bishop Quigley, chairman; Archbishops Bourgad. Santa Fe, N. M; Glellon, St. Louis Ireland, St. Paul. Messmer. Mill waukee, seven bishops, twelve priests and fourteen laymen.
 Among the board of governors are Bishop Macs, Covington. Ky, and Bishop Allen, Mobile Ala
 In speaking of the objects of the so- ciety, the Rev. Francis Kelly president said:
 We need at least sl,0o0,0O0 for use ir building churches, parish houses and schools, and to give financial aid where il Is most needed. The amount of contri- buttons received so far Is so much larger than any one had expected that the future of the society is indeed brilliant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
To Try Scrqeant.

New York, December Radioactive Ser geant William Eggers, who was selected by Police Commissioner McAdoo to lead the commissioners independent crusade against gamblers in the lower part Of the city, tomorrow will answer formal charges preferred by his chief. The speci- fication in the charges is that officers working under the detective sergeant pro- cured evidence of violations or the penal code at certain places in the city, and were by his order prevented from pre- sentinE this evidence to have the ma- ehinery of the law put in operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Free-for-AIl-Fight.

Raleigh, December 13.-A message re- ceived from Kingston this morning says that Mayor Rous of that town received a call from Richlands a village in that section. asking that troops be sent to Richlands to quell riot. Before final ac- tion was taken on the request, second message from Richlands stated that there had been free-for-all fight between whites and blacks but had resulted In serious injury to no one, and that the troops would not be needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Shelton in County Jail.

Tom Shelton who has been fugitive from justice for some time, was lodged in the Jefferson county jail yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Cole brought him from Oklahoma, where he was arrested last week. He is under indictment by the Jefferson county grand jury for killing Ora Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Elected Officers.

Washington. December l3-At today s meeting of the Association of Naval Mill itia of the United States, the following of ficers were elected for the ensuing year: president, Capt. Edwin Geer of Maryland; i; vice president. Capt. G. A. Baer of Cal ifornia and Commander H. s. Caulding of Georgia: treasurer. c. w. Razbenberger of Pennsylvania, and secretary, Lieut. II. F. Wagner of Maryland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Fire in Store.

New York, December 4.-The four story building at the corner of Fulton street and Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, owned by State Senator Charles Cooper and occupied by business firms, was gut ted by fire which broke out shortly af- ter 2 o'clock this morning. The loss it is thought will amount to $2JO,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Children Drowned.

Amsterdam, N. Y., December l3.-Four school children were drowned early to- night while skating on Kelloggs pond in this city A party of ten boys and girls were skating in circle 200 feet from shore. when the leader. { girl, broke through the ice. Before the children who were following her could check their speed, all plunged into the hole. All but four children were rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Club Rents Hall.

Pratt City, December 13.-(Special)- The Athletic club of this city has rented Foley's hall on Third street and will fit 1t up with gymnasium and baths. The club is gaining in membership very rap idly and promises to be of great value to the young men of the city. Charles B. Comstock is president of the organi- zation and Is working hard for it's suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Guilty of Charge.

Columbus, O.. December 13.-James A. Herlihy of Chilicothe, charged with mis- use of the mails in the advertisement of a preparation which Herlihy said would change negroes to white was found guilty by jury in the United States court this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
A Costly Seat.

New York, December 13.A member ship on the New York stock exchange sold today for $Ss,o0O, the highest price at which stock exchange seat has ever sold, The last previous high record was $S5,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Investigation Wanted.

Washington. December 13-Among the resolutions introduced in the house was one by Representative Stephens of Texas. directing the Secretary of the Interior to investigate and report on the financial condition of the Choctaw and Chickasha nations from June. 1898 to January 1, 1ge6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Dividend Declared.

Pittsburg, December 13.-The Westing house Airbrake company today declared regular quarterly dividend of DE per cent and an extra dividend of 2Ia per cent payable January 1o 1906. The books of the company will close January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
Coronation June 24.

Chrstiana, December 13-The govern ment has fixed June A of next year for the coronation of King Haal<on and Queen Maud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
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 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guHansso

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
LOW Rates
 VIA
To the West

 Very low round trip Homeseekers' tickets will be on sale to the West on November 7th and 21st and December 9th and 18th, limited 21 days. with stop-overs going and returning. The following rates will apply to important points:
 DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND PUEBLO, COLO. ....... .$32.65 CARTHAGE and SPRINGFIELD, MO. ...... 15.oo N. M. 33.30 MEXICO CITY, MEX. ........ 47.45 DALLAS. TEX. ... 15.00 FIT. WORTH, TEX, ., .,.. 15.10 HOUSTON, TEX. .... 15.00 SAN ANTONIO, TEX. .. .... 21.05 For rates to other points call on or write,
 p. SID JONES.
 District Passenger Agent.
 R. c. PIERCE,
 Travelling Passenger Agent. Both Phones 825. Birmingham. Ala
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS or THE WEEK III a CON
CENSEO FORM.
Sensational Suicide at Omaha-Mrs.
Chandler, Wife of Lieut. Chandler,
U. $. A. Shoots Herself II usband
Had Refused to Live with Her.

1t was discovered that the reason for
the suicide of Mrs Bessie Chandler at
Omaha Friday night was because her
husband Lieut.. 7. Il. Chandler, had
sued for divorce. Mrs. Chandler was Il
niece of the governor of Maryland. Ac-
cording to testimony given before the III
quest Mrs Chandler said her life had
been ruined by an officer OF the army, Il
Capt Kirkman, and that her husband
refused to take her back again. Lieut..
Chandler. as we'll as Capt. kirkman,
are stationed at Fort Niobrara, Neb.,
where the latter is on trial before court
martial on several charges. Mrs. Chan
der had been ut Fort Niobrara to testl-
fly before this court and was returning
to her parents at Baltimore, when she
stopped at Omaha and committed suicide.
Mrs. Chandler visited q hardware
store. purchased q revolver and asked
the salesman how to use the weapon.
This was shown her and she returned to
the hotel Late III the evening she clip
ped q curl from her little boys head and,
after placing it in ill envelope, which she
addressed to her husband, she sent the
boy from the room on Il preteXt. y few
minutes later she fired the shot which
ended her life.
\ dispatch from Fort Niobrara says
that Capt. g. w. kirkman, who is in
vOlyed in the suicide of Mrs. Chandler i'll
Omaha. made two unsuccessful attempts
at suicide. He cNt the arteries in one
ARA with pocket knife. He is closely
guarded,