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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
Minor capitol Notes.

Montgomery. June 3-(Special )-The supreme court has issued the following order in the case of w B. Gilmer vs the Southwestern Alabama railway, from the circuit court of Coffee county: "Judg- ment of affirmance for want of assign ment of errors set aside and cause re- stored to the docket"
 Tax Collectors w. w. Taylor of Gov ington and J. M. Russell of Limestone have made final settlement with the state auditor.
 Jarvis Sterling has been appointed con stable of Beat g, Escambia county
 These corporations have been report ed to the secretary of state:
 Headland Fertilizer Works. Headland capital $15,000. Incorporators E. K. Ma lone, G. IT. Malone A Y. Malone, J. J. Espy. M w. Roberts and c. F. Spurman The object is the erection of fertilizer plant at Headland.
 Marion Junction Telephone company Marion Junction. capital $500. S. A. Brict and others are incorporators. A private telephone line is to be established.
 The fact that A. A. Hurst is the agent of the Bremen and Southwestern Rail road company at Edwardsvile has beer certified to the secretary of state.
 General George P Harrison, comman der of the Alabama division of the Con federate veterans, was in the city today He is still enthusiastic over the meeting of the veterans in Louisville.
 C. T. Ezell of Mt Sterling, Dan T Mccall, Butler, have been appointed pen sion examiners of Choctaw county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
HOLD INDIGNATION MEETING.
Selection of Teachers for Public Schools Has Caused Dispute.

Huntsville. June 23-(Special.)-A an in- dignation meeting last night the citizens of Huntsville adopted resolutions calling upon the City Council to rescind it's ac- ton of last Tuesday night in the election of teachers for the city schools. The coun- ell has caused a stir among tne citizens by busting Prof. B. R. Butler from the position of superintendent of the schools and dropping from the faculty several lady teachers who have taught in the schools a number of years. It is openly charged that politics have been allowed to enter into the matter, and James H. Pride. who holds the position of superin- tendent of the Huntsville school district, being denied the right to take part in the selection of teachers. has declared that the state appropriation will not be paid into the school fund of the city as the matter now stands. MT. Pride's right to have a voice in the election of teachers has been upheld by the attorney general of the state.
 At the meeting last night vigorous ad- dresses condemning the City Council were made by R. E. Pettus Charles P. Lane, Robert c. Brickell, Capt. Daniel Cole man and Frank J. Thompson. Following these addresses the meeting adopted reso- lutions asking the council to reconsider it's action so that the schools will not be deprived of the state appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
FLOATS DOWN STREAM.
Drummers Lose Sample Trunks In
 Trying to Ford Stream.

Athens, June 23.-(Special) )-One of the heaviest rains that has fallen in this county in some time fell in the western part of the county yesterday afternoon, raising the creeks and causing them to be very dangerous in fordlng. A couple of drummers, one named Will Ross and the other, name not obtained, suffered very severe loss by the high waters. They left Athens day or so ago with two-horse wagon loaded with their sam pie trunks and they followed in a buggy.
 They worked the western part of the county and were returning to Athens when yesterday afternoon they reached Shoal creek one of the most dangerous streams in times of high water in the county, and having crossed 1t several times previous during the day they ask ed a man who seemed familiar with the crossing if they could ford it. and he said they could that it was not deep. They ordered their driver to go first and he drove in and found himself in swimming water. The war on got hung up and the horses remained for more than an hour ir swimming water and were finally rescued by help they hurried to get
 The wagon bed in the meantime had fioated from the wagon and with the driver perched upon the trunks. floated down stream some distances and landed against a tree, where 1t remained until the driver was rescued, by that time 1t had grown dark and the help could do nothing without lanterns, so a hurry run vas made for lanterns and when the lights were ready they discovered that the wagon load of valuables, amounting in samples to s25O0 had either sunk or ioated towards the river and they have failed to locate it yet. They reached Athens this morning. The rescue of the team was something miraculous as 1t held its own in swimming water for over an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
Hester's Weekly Statement.

New Orleans, June 23.-Secretary He's ter's weekly New Orleans cotton exchange statement, issued before the close of busi-
 ness today, shows an increase in the
 movement into sight compared with the
 seven days ending this date last year in
 round figures 75,00O, an increase over the same days year before last of 65. GOO. and
 an increase over the same time in 1902
 of 5S,O0O
 For the g days of June the totals show an increase over last year of 257,00O
 an increase over the same period year be-
 fore last of 2S3,o0o. and an increase over
 the same time in 1902 of 23O,000
 For the 296 days of the season that have
 elapsed the aggregate is ahead of the
 296 days of last year 2,S5600O, ahead the
 same days year before last 2.163,000. and
 ahead of 1902 by 2,51300O
 The amount brought into sight during
 the past week has been 102, ,5Ol bales,
 against 27,176 for the days ending this
 date last year. 31,174 year before last and A, 623 same time in 1902; and. for the 23 days of June it has been 36l ,540, against 1O4 165 last year, 12S,S35 year before last and ,175 same time In 1902.
 The movement since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports, g.
 529 b03, against 7.051,0s7 last year, 7641-
 s57 year before last and 7,462,199 same time
 in 1902. Overland across the Mississippi Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills
 and Canada, 1O491S1 against 906.232 last year, 1063915 year before last and l. OSs 343 same time in 1902; interior stocks in excess of those held at the close of the commercial year. 16S,O5l against 9Os31 last year, a decrease of 17,S16 year before last and decrease of 12,0O1 same time in 1902; i; southern mills takings 1s9S,0O0, against 1 TAO. 7l2 last year. l.7S1313 year before last and 1. .592, ,5G4 same time In 1902. These make the total movement for the 296 days of the season from September
 to date 12, 644,7S5. against 9,7Ss.S62 last year, 10. .4S1, ,269 year before last and 10,132, ,1O5 same time in 1902
 Foreign exports for the week have
 been s1.9S2. against 35,S42 last year, mak- ing the total thus far for the season SOB. .OS6, against 5,790950 last year, an in-
 crease of 224O,l36
 Northern mill takings and Canada dur ing the past seven days show an increase of 19,530. as compared with the corre-
 spending period last year and their to- tal takings since September 1 have in-
 creased 1S7,1S7. The total takings of
 American mills, north, south and Can ada. thus far for the season have been 41O4. 1Os. against 3,S51,1 ,172 last year. These include 2169.525 by northern spinners, against 2,O32,33s
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty nine leading southern interior centers have decreased during the week 137S3 bales, against a decrease during the cor responding period last season of 34O07, and are now 33O,446 greater than at this date in 1904
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus far from the new crop, the supply to date Is 12,SOs. 7O2. against s.95s.66l for the same period last year.
 It must be remembered that the week ly. monthly and seasons comparisons in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
BARRED FROM RAGE
 FOR HIS ''CRIBBING'
CORNELIUS E. DAILY IS TAKEN FROM BOAT BEFORE BIG AN FOR CHEATING.

New Haven. Conn. June 23.-cornelius E. Daly, the Varsity oarsman who was charged with "cribbing" in an examna- tion of psychology, was taken out of the boat today and Ortmayer of the Varsity four given his place.
 The announcement of Daly's removal was made by Julian w. Curtiss, graduate coach who said the action was taken in accordance with a deceslon of the faculty. Continuing he said:
 'The examination under discussion was held last Saturday at Gales Ferry. At that time l investigated the matter fully and to put 1t mildly there was an honest doubt in my mind in regard to the same The course under Professor Ladd. (the psychology teacheD, is a peculiar one and the students are given latitude until heard in their course. The questions they are to be asked on examination are given to them nearly month before hand and other special privileges are conceded, including liberty to bring in papers. l am convinced that Daily though he was acting well within his rights. Had l be- leved otherwise l most certainly would have taken him out of the boat instantly, as l would far rather lose the race than have any man in the boat who had done any crbbing in the examination room. 1 feel that this sort of cheating is one of the worst evils in college life today. I regret more than l can express that this should have happened. MT. Daly has worked his way through college and my admiration for this kind of a man is unbounded."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
HILL IS ONCE MORE
 PUT UNDER ARREST
PROMINENT PHILADELPHIA OPEL clAL IS CHARGED WITH FoRG- FRY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
 WORK ON FILTRATION PLANT.

Philadelphia. June 28.-For the second time this week John w. Hin. former chief of the bureau of filtration vas arrested today on charges of orsery and falsifying certain books and papers 10 defraud the city of Philadelphia. After a hearing he was held in s2o,OOO bail ior trial. His arrest today was a great sur prise, coming so close on bls sta.emen. of innocence of forgery and ra}siacatlon of records on which charges he was held in $S000 bond on Wednesday. Tho principal witness against NJ 11nl MS $ C. Garrett, a former emqloYe If tho filtration bureau. Evidence Was produce c tending to show that estimates of the work done by Daniel J. MeNIeho cen tractor, were padded and that the city was defrauded out of about l400oo.
 Counsel for the defense claim d th5 the evidence produced did not pra'e Mr ITill guilty of the offenses charged.
 There were many rumors a1aat today that as n result of the arrest If Mr Hill other persons of prominence In menicipa affairs would be arrested, but up to late tonight nothing had been developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
TAX VALUES RAISED.
Increases In Colbert Will Probably
 Reach $1,ooo,ooo.

Tuscumbia June Especial )-The county board of equalization are in ses- sion again this week. The work of the board has been completed with the ex- cepton of the assessment of this city and Sheffield.
 The assessment of property has been brought up to within D per cent of the actual value in the county, and if this ratio is maintained in these two cities the total increase in values will amount to about $1. 100000. This will give the coun- ty ample taxes for the current expenses and the interest on the bonded debt. which interest amounts to sl1 600 per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
NEGRO IS HANGED
 IN TUSCALOOSA
John Carpenters Nerves Seemed to Be Steadier Than Those of Some
 of the Spectators.

Tuscaloosa. June 2S.-( Special )-John Carpenter, the negro, who murdered Mir Stewart Champion here about two months ago, was hanged in the jail yard at noon today. About 100 persons witnessed the execution, which went off in q quiet and regular manner. The court house and Jail were surrcuuded about fifty yards deep with negroes eager to catch a glimpse of the hanging over or through the high fence.
 Carpenter displayed a most unusual composure, and his nerves appeared to be in better shape than number of those who were there as witnesses. He was escorted to the floor of the scaffod by the sheriff and several deputies and two negro ministers. The latter raised a song in which Carpenter joined, after which one of the preachers offered up a prayer. John was then asked if he had anything to say. In reply to this he sim ply said in a few words that he had made peace with his Saviour and felt that he was ready to go. lie made no statement with reference to his crime whatever, although this r ornng he said to his at torney that his intention had never been to kill MT. Champion, but only to wound him.
 After the cap was adjusted and his friends and the officers were leaving the scaffold he called out "goodby to every body" The trap was then sprung by Sheriff Kyle and Carpenter dropped to his doom. The fall Jroke his neck and in ten minutes thereafter he was pronounced dead by Dr. w. M. Faulk, health officer This hanging has been very generally discussed by the negroes about here, and it seems to have made quite an impress sion upon most of them. This particular crime has received the condemnation of Carpenters race, and the execution will probably have a salutary effect upon the lawless members around this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
SELMA IS OFFERED
 NATCHEZ FRANCHISE
FANS BELIEVE THAT ANOTHER TEAM CANNOT BE PUT IN THE FIELD THIS LATE IN THE SEA. SON.

Selma, June 23.-(Special) )-Selma fans have had their interest considerably stir red today over the receipt of a letter and a telegram from President George Weak ley Of the Cotton States League offering the Natehez, Miss. franchise to Selma. Had the offer come two or three weeks ago it would probably have meant the securing of good ball games in this city, but the fans and the packers of the Selma club have been disgusted at the poor patronage given the games this year and the splendid team put in the field by Selma was given to Eufaula. There is little hope that the necessary funds could be raised to push the team through the rest of the season if the Natehez franchise was taken. It seems that Natehez and Baton Rougue may both drop out of the Cotton States and the proposition is to put Mobile and Selmian
 Lem Bailey, the old famous south paw" peter known as King" Bailey leaves tonight for Greenville, Miss, where he will accept a position as umpire in the Cotton States League for the rest oe the season.
 GSdtn or ElIIle Onc.
 This morning about o'clock death came to Charles Anderson Patterson, the b. months-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Forest F.. Paterson. The death is unusually sad. owing to the fact that the mother Is in an infirmary seriously i'll from an oper- ation for appendieitics from which she is slowly recovering and does not know of the illness and death of her boy The funeral took place this afternoon from the family residence, corner of Parxham and Mabry streets.
 Valuable Horse Drowned. c. Kirkpatrick of Cahaba had the mis- fortune yesterday to lose a valuable mare. The animal had been ridden to some point across the river from Cahaba by one of MT Kirl1patricl1s employees and had slipped the hitchng rein in some manner. In the endeavor to get back home the mare swan the river and just as she reached the bank became entan- gled in some vines drowning in sight of safeyt The animal was valued at over $3OO
 Local and Personal.
 A. G. Parish and family have returned from Belmost Circle, near Nashville where they have been spending several weeks.
 Last night Miss Carrie Sulzbacher was hostess at euehre in honor of Miss Sadie Lobman of Montgomery, a most charm ing young woman. The prize for the evening was won by Miss Blanch Meyer, and the visitors prize by Miss Lobman
 Miss Nellie Mason was hostess last night for a delightful trolly ride and skating party, the latter being given at Riverview pavilion. Delicious refresh ments were served and the evening great ! ly enjoyed.
 Miss Evely Craig entertained number of friends yesterday afternoon in honor ! of her cousins, Misses 1rby and Shields of uniontown. The affair was delightful in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
TEACH GIVES FINAL LECTURES
pr J. H. Phillips Will Lecture at Tus.
 caloo3a Next Week.

University, June 3.-lSpeeiall-Y Yester- day Dr. Thach delivered his last lectures before the summer school, the first being continuation of the theme "The Study of English Classics" in which he took up the drama and showed how it should be taught, and the second on Shakespeare and His Country" The impression made by President Thach yesterday was so favorable that increased audiences came out to hear him each time he spoke.
 In his lecture in the morning Dr. Thach took up Shakespeares Julius Caesar as a base upon which to work, and, after speaking of the author, his qualities of style, power of analyzing the human emo tions, and his mastery of conversatio he took up the play in question. Taking up the important characters one at d time, he carefully analysed them, bring ing out by concrete examples the au- thors powers of reading the human heart and portraying character his re- alism, and his perspicacity. So inter- estingly did the speaker treat his subject that the audience saw him compelled to close on account of time limitations Doubtless one of the principal reasons for Dr. Thatchs powers of holding the at tention of his audience lies in the fact that he is so enthusiastic on his sub ject.
 Yesterday evening pr. Thaeh spoke on Shakespeare and His Country" The lecture was illustrated with number of splendid views. showing principally the buildings and places immortalzed by the greater master during his lifetime. Dur ,ing the hour and a half which he spoke he held the strictest attention of his hearers.
 On Monday Dr. J. II. Phillips, superin- tendent of the Birmingham public schools, begins a series of lectures running throughout the week. on the manage ment of schools These talks should prove of untold value to the teachers for pr. Phillips Is one of the foremost opponents of public school education in the entire country, and beside his deep knowledge and broad experience in such affairs, he has a power of impartng his knowledge and inspiring the teacher equalled by few of his contemporaries.
 Another speaker of note scheduled for next week is President E. C. Branson of the State Normal School at Athens, Ga. who will be here for three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, President Branson being one of the leaders of educational thought in the south, should attract large audiences.
 Secretary Iesters reports are made up to the corresponding dates last year, year before lost and In 1902, and not to the close of corresponding weeks For instance June 23 this year compares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
FEELING IN
 LINES OF TRADE Crude Iron Still SagS But Steel
 is Active RAILS ARE IN GOOD DEMAND seasonabIc Weather in Most Sections of the Country Has Done Much
 to Stimulate Lagsing
 Retail Trade.
RAILS ARE IN GOOD DEMAND D

New York. June 2S-Bradstreets tomor- row will say:
 Improvment mirrored forth some weeks ago in the phrase better feeling has broadened and assumed more tangible form this week, stimulated as it has been by reasonable weather. resulting crop im- provement, better retail trade, improved order business and larger sales for fall account at many markets. Advices are best from the great surplus producing re- gions of the west, but southern reports are also somewhat better and eastern cities join in with reports of stronger markets for cotton and leather goods. Crude iron still sags though finished products par tieularly rails and structural materials. are in active demand. Bank clearings are comparatively speaking, heavy, railway earnings are large deposits in banks show increases. Money is easy and the tone of the securities market is more cheerful.
 Failnrs are few and unimportant.
 Business failures for the week ending June 22 number 157 against 175 last year. and 215 in the corresponding week of 1904
 The failures in Canada number 2S against "A last week and 2i year ago.
 Corn exports for the week were 1.110356 against ,O99 last week and SS7,o69 q year ago. From July l to date the exports of corn are 77.7O2, 667 against 51,oOl ,9o4 in 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-24
DUN's REVIEW.

New York, June 23.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade tomorrow will say
 Seasonable weather in most sections of the country has done much to stimulate tagging retail trade in light weight wear ing apparel and greatly improved the en- tire business situation by accelerating the maturity of agricultural products. A few more weeks of favorable climate condit- ions will put large quantities of grain beyond danger while late planted corn and cotton are rapidly recovering lost ground These are the most important commercial influences at this season of the year. It is noticeable that moderate midsummer transactions are not produce tive of price concessions to stimulate forward business owing to a general sen tment of confidence in the future. In the leading manufacturing industries there is less idle machinery than is customary at this time of year, inventories especially at plants making textile fabrics, despite the fact that prices of raw materials are somewhat inflated. Labor controversies are not disturbing, several more agree ments having been signed and less than the usual number of strikes are threat ened for July 1. Building operations are more numerous and involve great deal more capital at this time than in preced- ing years; railway earnings for June thus far exceed last years by S.1 per cent, and foreign commerce at this port for the last week is very well maintained, exports gaining $33S, ,27O in comparison with last year. while imports decreased S1,172707.
 Normal midsummer quiet in the iron and steel industry Is causing no anxiety. conditions being much better than they were at this time last year. Irregularity is still noted in the hide market. Although less active than last week, the market is still moving freely.
 New England merchants are receiving a fair amount of supplementary fall or ders