davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
Wells Band.

Wells concert band of fifty performers will be the attraction at the Jefferson the- atre tomorrow night. It was the "officialv band at the St. Louis Worlds fair and as such achieved a great triumph
 A well known critic says: Wells band is an organization that has won dstinc- tion in a remarkably short time. and it gains reputation by every performance. In the very first number the audience discovers it's immense superiority It's rank must be conceded as of the very highest. If ever has anything been heard in this city approaching it's con cert. Director Well fairly amazed the audience by his thrilling efforts, and the magnificence of his band, which, by the way, might be termed harmonic orches-, tra so richly mellow and beautiful is the tone of the band of some forty-five high est class musicians. For tonal color we have never heard this band equalled 1t is only an aggressive fortissimo that of fers the brasses the slightset opening for predominance, and even then Director Well enforces laudable moderation. The brasses are there to support but not de- spoil. The autocracy of the rich wood winds, reeds and soft brasses is mellow ness itself, charming and delightful. Mu- sicians who were present last night de- clared that in this, as in other things, Veil has given a revelation in band con- cert,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

There has been considerable improve ment in the wages of teachers of recent years, Dr. Harris states that the general average of monthly salaries in the whole United States in 1870 was only BPS .54; in 1890 it had risen to s37 46. in 1893 it was $40 a month and in 1903 1t was s47. 50 per month, which includes city as well as country teachers of all grades. superin- tendents as we'll assistants in the kin- dergartens. At the same time, Dr. Harris states that the average earnings for each individual of 29O00,000 wage earners in the United States in 1900 was slO65 69, an in- crease from $S49 ,03 in 1870. Assuming that the average school runs six months in the year, the average earnings of American school teachers is $2S5 year.
 Various schemes have been suggested for securing an increase in teachers wages, but the only rational method Is to educate public sentiment, because they are paid by taxation and school boards and county commissioners are compelled to regulate their expenditures by their revenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
CAUSES DISSATISFACTION. Latin American Republics Opposed to
 Cardinal From Brazil.

Rome, November 12.-The report that Archbishop Cavaloati de Albuquerque of Rio de Janero, Brazil, is to be created a cardinal. has caused dissatisfaction among tina claims the same honor because the Archbishopric of Santiago is the oldest in South America, and Peru because 1t was the first country in South America where a Catholic hierarchy was established
 The vatican has appeased this irritation by stating that in future Latin-American cardinals will be chosen in turn among other countries, including Mexico, not withstanding the strained relations with that republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
FOOD IS ALL RIGHT.
Third Class at Virginia Military lnsti- tute Will Be Forced to Retract.

Lexington, Va, November 12.-At a full meeting of the board of visitors of the Virginia Military institute late last night, after three days of searching investiga- tion, it was decided that the charge of incompetency against the commissary de- pertinent was not substantiated by the evidence.
 third class were given ten days in which to retract in writing their offensive lan- guage to the superintendent, declaring their intention of withdrawing from the school unless better food was promised. Their failure to comply will mean prom.p dismissal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
New York Wins First Game.

New York November 12.-The first ca ble chess match between New York and Berlin. which was begun yesterday. was continued today. and ended in a victory for the Manhattan Chess club by the score of four points to two. Only on one board were the Berliners successful while three wins were recorded by the Manhattan players. the remaining two games being drawP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
Graf Waldersee stIlI Stuck.

New York November 12-Efforts to float the Hamburg-American line ship Graf Waldersee, which grounded Satur- day in the upper harbor of New York, were unavailing at high tide early today. No attempt was made tonight. The ship lies in an easy position, and it was ex- pected this evening that she would be fioated at high water tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

which may be taken by the conference will have to be referred back to the va rious constituent denominations for ratifi- cation. It is therefore impossible that any permanent organization can be obtained until a second meeting, which will of ne- cessity be two or three years distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
Sergeant Brue.

Frank Daniels will appear in a new part at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. The piece is entitled, Sergeant Brue" The sale of seats will commence this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
WlII Represent Italy.

Rome. November 12.-Although his ap- pointment has not yet been officially an- nounced. Sgnor Silvestrelli. ambassador at Madrid. will represent Italy at the in- ternational conference on Moroccan re- forms. He will be accompanied to Algiers by number of technically expert dele gates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
Germans Will Compete for Business

Mexico City, November 12.-German To- comotive builders are preparing to com pete with American concerns for supply ing railways here. The Germans claim to be able to furnish locomotives cheaper than the Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
"Punty a farker's." !"

We are prepared to carry out the most elaborate details in floral decoration. We believe we are better equipped than any other florist in thls section of the South.
 Careful attention given to out-of- town orders by mail or telegraph. Flowers packed by us keep fresh and fragrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrnding Piles. Druggists are authorized u re- fund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure in to IA days. 60c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

In sixty-four cities many of the teachers were actually paid salaries of less than Ss00 a year: in 116 cities the minimum was less than $35O: In more than half of the cities salaries less than $400 year were paid. Incredible as 1t may seem, three university cities-Rochester, Syracuse and New Haven--pay some of their teachers less than $500 year. In New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

BAY HORSE MIssING.-'rhe police are looking for bay horse which is missing from it's stall at Ensley The owner, Mir Davidson, says 1t was stolen or took notion to ramble away from home. The animal Is described as having three white feet and a bruised right hind leg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

the week. for skilled labor in the Dlstrlct of Columbia:
 Brieklayers .'.. .''' '''' ''''' oo Stone masons .... .... .,., '''... o.oo Stone cutters ...f '''' .''''''' oa Granite cutters .... ..'''' '''' t'" oo Structural iron workers ',.. f'oo Carpenters ..,.. ''''' ''''''''' & 70 Sheet metal workers .... '... f.o p,,,,,nhars . ...... 4.50 Gas filters .''' ''''' ''''' oo Tile setterS .... '''' ''.' '''''' so p;..a ettars .... $50 Steam filters ..'' '..' '''.'''' o9o D 9o Painters .....s.... ..., ''.. ''''''''' o oo Paper hangers .''' ''.. '''''' o ,'oo oo Glaziers .... .''' ..''.N''' o.o 2o Marble fitters.... .... ..'' ...' .''' o'eo Slate roofers ''''. '''''' o o'oo oo Unskilled building labor .'. '''. a'oo oo Hod carriers .''' .'''''''' a a'oo oo Steam filters helpers ..'.' s.oo Gas filters helpers -, ..'''' s.oo oo Other helpers .... '.'. ....'''' @.Vs
 As compared with these the salaries Of school teachers, not including principles' in the District of Columbia, are as 1oi- lows:
 Per annum. Normal school ............,..'.'sboo to VIZ" zoo High school ...................... ooo 10 looo oo Grammar school ..........,'''''. ooo to o ooo Primary schools ............s',. ooV ,o @ ooo kindergartens .......,...,...,... 4oo to o'V
 Tn Chicago 4545 teachers are employed for nine months, at an average annual sal ary of sS26 The lowest salary paid in Chi- cago is $550 Philadelphia, New York and Boston pay equally good salaries.
 The compensation of school teachers given thus far refers only to cities or SoOo or more inhabitants and not to the rural schools It would not be fair to com pare the wages of country school teacher with those of a city mechanic, or even a miner. But city teachers are roll ing in wealth compared with those in the country. In the state of Pennsylvania, for example, where the miners l have alluded to are employed, the average sal ary paid to men school teachers is $35S.5s and to women s272.8S per year. If Pitts burg and Philadelphia and other large cities in the state were left out of the calculation. the average would be much lower
 The following table, showing the aver age salaries paid to school teachers in the several states. is taken from the re. port of the United States commissioner of education for 1903. Commissioner Har- ris calls them males" and "females;" l suppose he means men and women. For some reason unexplained no returns are given for New York, New Jersey, Mary land and other states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
CITY ITEMS

SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICIALS President Samuel Spencer, Vice President W. w Finley and other officials of the Southern railway, accompanied by seV- eral prominent directors, are due in Bir- mingham tomorrow. The party travels by special train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

The table just given Is for contract miners who have the privilege of work Ing as much as they like. They have con- trol Of their own time. They can go into the mine and come out whenever they feel so inclined, and they can quit work whenever they are tired On the average they spend five hours in the mines and seldom more than seven. They go to work after breakfast and quit for the day before their noon dinner; yet their average wages for what may be consid- cred half-day's work are $2.75 a day.
 The following table will show the aver age annual earnings of the other en- ployees at the mines of the Philadelphia and Reading company who do not enjoy such privileges. They are required to work ten hours day and are paid by the month. They comprise the most skill fu and the most ignorant labor. The lower wages are paid to boys from 12 to 10 years of age and newly arrived immi- grants. many of whom are unable to read or write or speak the English lam guage. and have never even entered a coal mine:
 Average rate Average Average
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

Inc feport or the coal strike commis- sion gives similar figures for several of the mining companies, and they are more or less alike. As 1t Is impossible to give space to them all, l have selected the Philadelphia and Reading, because it is the largest and is under the direction of MT. Baer, who Is accused of being the most uncompromising opponent of organ ized labor and the hardest and most op- pressive of all the big operators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

CHAMP K-Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri will open the lyceum course tomorrow night at the old knghts of Columbus hall, Twentieth street, cor ner of Fourth avenue. He ranks high as platform speaker and there is every ln- dication that he will be greeted by large and brilliant audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

The average earnings Of the employees of several smaller mines and other large mining companies are even greater. The best wages in the anthracite region are earned in few mines owned by individ- uals. In the Delaware and Lackawanna mines the maximum was ss18 a year. in the Delaware and Hudson It was $S36 a year, in several of the private mines it runs over 5000 year. and 1t is possible for a miner to earn double that amount if he chooses. No one begrudges these people their good fortune. and the fig ures are quoted simply for the purpose of comparing them with the wages of school teachers and others who work just as hard and are required to have greater preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

The following table will show the rul- ing rates of wages per day six days in the week for skilled labor in the District
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

The official returns from cities and towns of over 5000 inhabitants (which pay the best salaries) show that the average yearly salary paid to teachers in elemen- tary schools was much less than the wages paid in the mines to ordinary work men. The returns cover about 5000 teach CTS and supervising officers, and we find the following astonishing figures;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

NEGRO BOY ESCAPES.-The father of Lovett Wiggins, a H-year-old negro, has reported to the police that his boy, who was shot in the back, has escaped from Hillman hospital The report says Wig gins was arrested for burglary and that he was sent to the hospital Instead of prison because of his condition. The father, who lives on Fourth avenue, Bes- semer. fears his son may suffer while try ing to evade the officers
 THE ORPHANAGE-The Jefferson County Orphanage association held meeting at St. Pauls reetory yesterday and received the report of Treasurer M. J. Ryan. President Frank Sweeney pre- sided. vote of thanks was rendered to the public and especially to those per- sons who worked actively to make the picnic in September for the benefit of the orphans home a success. The net pro- ceeds of the picnic amounted to about sl2O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

In Chicago 4545 teachers are enpioyeu for nine months, at an average annual sai- ary of sS26. The lowest salary paid in Chi cago is $550. Philadelphia, New York and Boston pay equally good salaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13

As compared with these the salaries or school teachers, not including principles in the District of Columbia, are as toi- lows:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
Eiaht.Hour Bill Passed

Denver. March 21.-Yesterday the
State Senate got down to business and
handled more bills than in half a
dozen days previously. A number OF
measures of special interest to the
public received attention.
Among these was the Stephen
eight-hour bill, which was passed on
third reading. 1t will now be up to
the governor for signature, when prop.
erly engrossed and signed by the pres
ident of the Senate.
The bill was adopted by vote Of
twenty-eight for and one against. there
being four absentees, De La Vergne,
Griffith. Hughes and Jefferson.
Senator Kennedy alone voted
against the measure. AS the leading
labor member of the body he has op-
posed the bill because he thinks it
does not meet the requirements of the
constitution, and that it will work evil
instead of good.
A protest against the bill was also
presented by Senator Sapp, Taylor
Crowley. Harris. Bailey and Clayton.
They announced that they voted for
the measure to keep their records
clear, but that 1t is not the bill they
desire.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24

An eminent physician says that
"Women are not truthful: they will lie
to their physician" This statement
should be qualified; women do tell the
truth, but not the whole truth, to q
male physician, but this is only in re-
gard to those painful and troublesome
disorders peculiar to their sex.
There can be no more terrible ordeal
to a delicate, sensitive, refined woman
than to be obliged to answer certain
questions when those questions are
asked. even by her family physician.
This is especially the case with un-
married women.
Is it any wonder, then, that women
continue to suffer and that doctors
fail to cure female diseases when they
cannot get the proper information to
work on?
This is the reason why thousands and
thousands OF women are now corre-
spending with Mrs. Pinkham. To her
they can and do give every symptom,
SO that she really knows more about
the true condition of her patients,
through her correspondence with them
than the physician who personally
questions them.
Ifyou suffer from any form of trouble
peculiar to women, write at once to
Mrs Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and she
will advise you free of charge.
The fact that this great boon, which
is extended freely to women by Mrs.
Pinkham, is appreciated, the thou
sands of letters received by her prove.
Many such grateful letters rs the fol-
lowing are constantly pouring in.
Aok Mro Dink hauSo AdyiroA VNnr.o
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
HAS HAD REVELATIONS.
Statement Of President Joseph II
Smith Of the Mormon Church.

Salt Lake. March :l.-Joscph F..
Smith. president Of the Mormon
Church last Sunday. In n public nd.
dress in the Tabernacle. modified and
explained his statement made in the
Senate investigating committee at
Washington to the effect that he had
received no revelations from God. In
his address to-day President Smith is
quoted as saying with reference TO the
revclation:
In Washington I refused to say
what my inquistors wanted me TO say
In order to get me into n trap. that Is
to say that God had given be n revela-
ton on some new law or precept
which was TO be included and written
In the laws OF the church. Did you
ever hear me deny that / had been
guided by God? No. no man ever heard
me say this.
when l was first baptized as n
child, God revealed to me that had
done an act which he approved. God
also revealed to me that Joseph Smith
was n prophet OF God, raised up by
the power of the Almighty. He re-
vealed to me In terms incontrovertible
that Brigham Young succeeded law
fully to the presidency Of the church by
the will of the Almighty. He revealed
to me that John Taylor was the divine
successor of Brigham Young. that Will
ford Woodruff was the divine success
sor of John Taylor. that Lorenzo Snow
was the divine successor of Wilford
Woodruff. I leave 1t to you to say
whether 1t is right and lawful for me
to be in this position.
II fervently believe that God has
made manifest to me many glorious
things anu much more wisdom than is
inherent in myself and will continue to
do SO as long as am ready to listen
when he speaks"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
Letter Of jefferson Davis.

A nephew OF President Franklin
Pierce has found an autograph letter
written by Jefferson Davis TO Pierce
among documents Inherited from his
uncle. Davis wrote from the Senate
chamber under date OF January 30.
isco. saying:
The prospect for our country is not
less gloomy than when you left ! VIII
stand by the nag and uphold the con
siiiution whilst there is possibility
OF efsee'lns anything To preserve and
p~fpetuats the government We inner
tied. Beyond this my duty and faith
bind me TO Mississippi and her for
tunes as she may shape them"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
pestsa. STAMP Pictures.

The monks Al the hospital OF St
Jean Dc Diea at Client have in their
leisure moments decorated the walls
with gorgeous landscapes, glowing
with color and full OF life. formed en-
iirsly by means of the postage stamps
of all nations OF the world. Palaces.
forests, streams and mountains are
represented. butterflies nit about in
tho air. birds OF beautiful plumage
perch on branches. snakes and lizards
glide about. and innumerable animals
md places here and there, The pie
tures are most artistic. in the style OF
Chinese landscape gardening. and al
ready between 5000. 900 and 10000. 900
slsmps have been used.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION
IN A MASSACHUSETTS FACTORY
Boiler Bursts and Kills Scores Of Pse-
pie-ehop Entirely eurnsd-Many
Injured and Missina.


Brockton. Mass. March si.-rhe ex.
plosioa OF a l50'horss power boiler in
II. q. Grover 4 Co.'S large fourstory
frame shoe factory in the campello
district yesterday killed scores OF en-
ployes. injured a half hundred others
and destroyed property valued al
$3.50. 900.
Al midnight the remains Of hfty-
three persons had been recovered from
the ruins. Seven bodies have been
identifed. but only three or four posi-
lively.
fifty.three persons are known to be
still missing. the hames of thirty-one
Of whom have been obtained. Many
others are reported missing. but IL is
considered possible that some OF them
are at their homes.
The explosion was Immediately fol-
lowed by a Hash OF fame. which con.
sumed the factory. long. fourstoFy
structure. as II IL wer. house OF
cards. and ineincrated an unknown
number OF men and women who were
unable to extricato themselves from
n mass Of tangled wr-ckase formed
by tho terrific upheayal In tho boiler
room.
More than nfty OF tho employees In
tho buildin. were maimcd. burned or
bruised by the time they reached safe
ground. Some had jumped from the
roof. some from windows. and others
had been injured In the mad rush TO
escape from tho doomed factory.
which from all parts emitted the heat
OF nm inferno. driving back the band
OF heroic rcscucrs. who In n few mo-
m~nts had performed gallant service.
The frc extended from the factory
TO seven other buildings In the vicinity
and destroyed them. One OF these
buildings WAS n thrcestory wooden
block owned by Charles +. DahlborT.
the others being cottages OF small
value and n blacksmith shop.
Two wooden dwellings near the en-.
sinc room were practically dcmol.
ishcd by the nying boiler. but none OF
the occupants were seriously Injured.
The explosion. which was followed
by such n sacrifice OF life. and en-.
tailed appalling Instances OF human
suffering. occurred shortly after tho
operatives had settled down TO work
for the day. and without warning sud
denly the air vibratcd with the roar
OF an explosion. Al the same moment
the large wooden frame Of the factory.
n fourstory structure. qu!vercd and
then the rear portion Of II collapsed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-24
Our New Governor.

Jesse +. Mcdonald. who became gov
ernor OF Colorado by the resignation OF
Gov. James II. Peabody. was born In
Ashtabula, Ohio, June 80. 1885. Of
Scotch parents. who moved to Pennsyl-
vania when he was six years OF age.
and there he attended the country
schools and academy.
On March /. 1879, Mr.. Mcdonald ar
rived in Leadville, where he has re-
sided ever since. He at once became
interested in mining, taking up num-
Der of locations in the heart OF the
camp. Among his best properties are
the Penrose mine, which has produced
over s2.O00,0OO and paid $250.000 in
dividends. This property was for sew
eral years operated under lease by
David II. Moffat and Eben Smith. and
is now being worked by the Midas Min
ing Company under lease.
He was one of the first to bring the
camp of Robinson to the front in the
early eighties. Later he was manager
of the Robinson Consolidated Company
for ten years.
He is one of the most prominent
figures in mining circles of Leadville,
and but few large mining deals are
now consunimated in that camp in
which Mr.. McDonald's name is not
prominent. I1e tlSo oWhS Il iai Sc III
terest in the eight claims of the Rock
Hill Company near the Reindeer prop
erty.
In 1890 Mr.. Mcdonald married Miss
Flora Collins in Leadville. Mrs. Nc
Donald is of Scotch and Puritan de-
scent. her parents being among the
pioneers of the carbonate camp. They
Lave no children.
Mr.. Mcdonald was elected to the
state Senate in 1902 on the Republi-
can ticket, but early in the session, be-
fore Governor Adams and the other
state officials were inducted into Office,
Mr.. Healey was in turn unseated by
the Republicans in favor of Mr.. Nc
Donald, who served as state Senator
few days prior to taking the gavel
as lieutenant governor.