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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19

B. B. Conner. the president of the Ala bama railroad commission, made state ment yesterday afternoon regarding the action of the commission in declining to reduce railway freight rates in Alabama.
 This railway rate reform movement ; said Mir Conner. has not been perma- nently defeated. It has only been tenn porarily repulsed.
 TWO railroad commissioners, who were not elected by the people but appointed by the governor. have declined to re- spond to the expressed will of the peo- pie on this subject. They have refused to grant relief from existing extortionate railway freight rates.
 This fight against railway iniquity, be- gun as it was by the people, will be taken up by the people and carried for ward to a successful conclusion.
 "No question of this kind is ever set tied until 1t is settled right.
 "rhe people clearly understand the rca- son why their wishes in this matter have not been respected. They know that my associates on the railroad commission, whether by conscience or by personal predilection, easily adopted the views held by the railways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
MEETING WILL BE
 HELD IN THIS CITY
PEOPLE OVER THE STATE INTER- ESTED IN IMMIGRATION WILL ASSEMBLE HERE ABOUT JUNE 12 TO DISCUSS METHODS.

About June P a conference of business men and others from different sections of the state, interested in immigration, will be held in Birmingham.
 The indications are that a number of prominent people will attend this meeting and much good is expected to come of it. Methods of encouraging desirable im- migration into the state will be discussed and 1t is possible that at this meeting permanent organization will be affected.
 Some weeks ago President Jackson of the Commercial club addressed a letter to number of persons in Alabama, sug- gesting a conference of this kind. The proposition seemed to strike a popular chord in the public mind and the meeting was soon arranged. The date of the con ference has not been definitely decided upon but it will be either on June 12 or 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
CELEBRATED DRINK CURE MAN
COMING TO BlRMI NGHAM-IT IS NOW 20 s s lBLE TO CURE DRUNKENNESS AND DRUG Ap. DlCTIoNS IN THREE TO TEN DAYS, AND HE WILL PROVE IT BY CURING A BIRMINGHAM MAN.

Perhaps the most remarkable announce ment of the age, corroborated by the endorsement of some of the citizens of Tennessee and fathered by some of the most prominent business men In Mem phis, is the announcement that drunken ness and drug addictions in all their forms can be cured in from three to ten days Since this announcement was pub lished in Birmingham many persons un- fortunately addicted to Morphinism and Alcoholism have written letters to Mem- phis in regard to the matter with a view of taking treatment In fact the applica- tions have been so numerous from this city that Charles C. James. son of the pioneer in the treatment of alcoholic and drug addictons, etc, has been induced to visit Birmingham. MT. James says he will answer all questions while here and that he will select typical case during his stay. to be treated in order to dem onstrate 10 Birmingham people this won derful treatment. The case will be se- lected out of Birmingham and will be some one we'll known here.
 Mir James will be at the Hillman hotel where he will be pleased to meet any one interested. At Memphis. the home of the institution. thousands of cases have been successfully cured by this quick treatment and 1t is not common thing to hear a man say when he has been invited to drink. reply, No, I'm on James water wagon now" Hs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
B. B. COMER DISCUSSES
 COMMISSION SITUATION

Advocates of railway rate reform throughout the state will appeal from this decision made by these two appointed railroad commissioners and take the case up to the higher curt of public opinion.
 This fight for reform will be carried now to the homes of the people
 "The source of all governmental author ity.s continued MT. Conner, lis in the people. Public officials. whether elected or appointed. are merely the agents, the servants. of the people. Unless l greatly misunderstood the character. disposition and temper of our citizens, they will now see to 1t that. at the earliest prac- ticable moment, all legislatie and exeeu- tive officers throughout the state. shall be filled by men who are not only known to sympathize with the people in their determination to throw off the yoke of railway domination. but who also. when elected to public office, can be entrusted to execute faithfully the peoples will
 Mir. Conner left Birmingham last night to be gone two weeks on a vacation trip. When he returns home he will make pulp lie his dissenting opinion on the railway freight rate question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
City Court of Birmingham.

Judge Charles A. senn presiding in the second division of the city court of Bir- mngham yesterday disposed of the fol- lowing cases:
 Steiner Brothers vs. Frank V. Evans; judgment for plaintiff for $5243
 Ora Blackstock vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; judgment for plaintiff for $250.
 Addie Middlebrooks vs. A. o. Lldden; judgment for plaintiff for s15.
 Mrs. F. F.. Mayes ys Mayor and Alder men of Birmingham; dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Robert Smith pro ami has filed suit with the clerk of the city court against the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railway company, asking for damages to the amount of sS0,000 for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Mayor Addresses a Letter to Tinware
 Men of Birmingham.

The Mayor has addressed letter to each of the tinware manufacturers and merchants in Birmingham with refer ence to the garbage ordinance passed at the meeting of the city council Wednesday night.
 The letter follows:
 Your attention is called to the gar bage ordinance passed by the city council last night, which provides that all citizens must have a metal recept- acle to hold garbage. We suggest that you look into this matter and be pre- pared to supply the trade. It occurs to me that the man offering the cheap est vessel is likely to do the most bus mess with the citizens.
 Kindly acknowledge receipt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Back From Chicago.

Dr. c. c. Rittenberry returned from Chicago yesterday, where he had been for some weeks for treatment. He is much improved in health and hopes soon to be entirely recovered. About two years ago Dr. Rittenberry received a shot in the knee. The ball had never been taken out and has caused him a great deal of trouble. About a month ago he decided to go to Chicago and submit to an operataion The opera tion was highly successful, and the doctor is congratulating himself upon a practical if not full recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Criminal Court.

R. M Bates. charged with grand lar eeny, is still being tried before a jury in the first division of the criminal court of Jefferson county, Judge Weaver pre- siding. The defendant is charged with making away with brasses said to have been the property of the Southern railway to the amount of about $S0,OOO The de- fendant is being prosecuted by Solicitor Harrington P. Heflin, Assistant Solicitor Edward W. Winston and Attorney B. M. Allen. Attorneys Hugh Morrow, Lee c. Bradley, R. H. Kerr and l.. J. Haley are representing the defendant. The case will probably be on trial the balance of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
WILL HOLD REVIVAL.
Rev. J. F. Gable Will Conduct Revival
 at Fist Avenue Baptist Church.

The Rev Dr. John r. Gable pastor of the Twenty-first avenue Baptist church at North Birmingham, will conduct re- vival at that church next week. Prayer meetings have been held every evening this week preparatory to the revival and large congregations have attended each service.
 Beginning with Sunday preaching ser vices will be keld twice daily at 10 a. m and 7;3O D. m. The spiritual condi- tion of the church is good and 1t is be- lieved that deep and real revial is at hand.
 The church is open to all who wish to come and the following invitation is given out. If no one offers to introduce you introduce yourself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Souvenir to Be Issued.

The Birmingham fire department is pre- pairing souvenir which will be issued in few months. It is to be handsomely tographs of members of the department together with views of the different sta tions and fire apparatus. The photographs have already been taken and the work of printing and binding will begin at once There are fifty-eight members of the Birmingham fire department and the souvenir will make good showirss for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou.

"The Telephone Girl" is holding It's own at the Bijou theatre this week and is pleasing the crowds at every perform ance. Miss Lottie Kendall has won a warm place in the affections of Birming- ham theatregoers, while Edward Eagle ton is making the people laugh as Hans Nix.
 night. The matinee yesterday afternoon was well attended by the ladies and chill dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
chsncery Court.

Chancellor A. H. Benners presiding. The following cases were disposed of yesterday in the chancery court:
 E. c. Thwitty vs. H. M Thwitty; dis missed.
 William Baird vs. Allen P. Howison; continued.
 Today's docket:
 Sarah Sehoeh vs. Lillie Schoch. Robert Jelks Lumber company vs. Belle B. Mooar.
 A. B. Short vs. Cassie Nails ct al. Annie Vandegrift vs. Margaret Steele and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Building Permits Issued.

sued permits as follows:
 Anna Parker to erect one-story frame dwelling on Avenue F, between Thir- teenth and Fourteenth streets, the same to cost when completed $500.
 John Robson to make addition to frame dwelling at No. 6o5 South Eighteenth street at cost of $250.
 J. A. Adams to repair store at No. 219 North Twentieth street at a cost of $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Lane Is Restina We'll.

Charles M. Lane, who was shot by James A. Norris at No fire station Tuesday afternoon is reported to be rest ing well at the Hillman hospotal, though his condition is still precarious. It is be- lieved by the physicians in attendance that the crisis will have been passed to- day. There are complications which may seriously affect the case but there is now some hope of Lanes recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses have been issued by the probate judge: John w. Burke of Littleton to Miss Nancy Hall.
 Charles Montgomery of Warrior to Miss Hattie Cheek.
 Dudley l.. Poe of Birmingham to Miss Gussie Burke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Interpretations.

The Blount Lumber company with a capital stock of $25,OO0 filed articles of incorporation with the probate judge yes terday. John w. Hunnicut, w. A. Neal. D. W. Vaughan, U. Vaughan and S. J. Bowman are the incorporators. The prin- cipal place of business will be in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
May Be Ambassador.

Fl Paso, Tex, May 18-A special to the Herald from Chihuahua, Mexico, says it is more than probable that Enrique Greet, governor of that state, will be named as ambassador to the United States from Mexico, succeed ing the late Ambassador Azpiroz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Joseph Il. Gates.

Joseph II. Gates, formerly of Shelby vile. Tenn, died yesterday morning at his residence, sO4 South Fifteenth street, at o'clock. MT. Gates had been i'll for sveral months. He leaves a widow and two sons J. H. and w. r. Gates The funeral services and interment will be fin Elmwood cemetery today at 3 o'clock. The deceased was a member of the Ma sonic fraternity and of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have been filed with the probate judge:
 S. J. DeJarnette and Evelyn DeJar- nette to J. P. DeJarnettc. lots , and G., DeJarnette and other property in DeJar- nette survey; consideration 5000.
 c. T. Harden to Mark Doyle. lot 20. block 42, Birmingham; consideration, $3l00.
 M. P. Messer to Jacob N. Bailey, lot 2, block 3, Elinor; consideration. s1500.
 M. P. Messer to Jacob N. Bailey. lot g., block il, Elinor; consideration. $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Welch to Speak.

Montgomery, May 1S.-A special to the Advertiser from Camp Hill, Ala, says that the programme for the com mencement exercises of the Southern Industrial Institute at that place in- cludes an address by Robert Welsh, Esq, of Philadelphia, on Thursday, June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
For Burglary and Grand Larceny.

J. B. Brown, the negro arrested Wednesday evening by Officers Baker and Disheroon, charged with burglary and grand larceny. alleged to have been committed a year ago, was yes terday bound over to the criminal court of Jefferson county by Judge Feagin under a bond of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery. May Special )-The supreme court decided today that the H. cnese inspector of Birmingham had a right to collect license for the wholesale of beer in addition to that of other malt liquors. The case had been made up from suit filed by Erdrick Bros. and Marks of Birmingham. to recover from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Will Make an Address.

Chief of Police w. E. Wier, who will attend the convention of chiefs of po- lice at Washington, which oonvenes next Monday, has been invited to make an address before the body and has ae- cepted the invitation. Chief Wier will leave today or tomorrow for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Arresting Migrants.

A number of alleged vagrants were ar rested yesterday and placed in the city jail. A few days ago Chief of Police Wier issued orders instructing the patrolmen to enforce the vagrancy laws as far as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Mrs. M. A. Hopp.

Mrs. M. A. Hopp, aged 51 years. died yesterday at her home at Kennedy sta- tion. Woodlawn. The deceased was a widow and leaves five children. The fun eral services will be held at the late res- idance this morning at 10 o'clock. the Rev. Dr D. Steelet officiating. The inter nent will be in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Camp Bob Mckinley.

Camp Bob Mckinley, United Confeder- ate veterans at East LaKe, will meet to- morrow afternoon at 2:3O for the purpose of electing delegates for the Confederate reunion, which meets next month at Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Assault and Battery.

Hugh Allen, a negro, was arrested and placed in the city jail last night on a charge of assault and battery. The arrest was made by Officer Byars. He is charged with assaulting another negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
TRY IT..

If you will test the econ omy, convenience and sat isfaction of paylng bills by check-say for just amonth we are sure you will never go back to the old slipshod way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
Mayor Administers Oath to Charles H.
 EckerIe-New Laws.

Charles H. Eckerle, who was re- gently elected plumbing inspector for tho city of Birmingham, was yesterday morning sworn in by Mayor George B. Ward. The new city official entered upon his duties immediately. His office will be with the city engineer and the building inspector on the second floor or the city hall.
 For the present the old plumbing laws of the city will be enforced by tae new inspector. The judiciary com mittee of the city council, the city en- gineer. the city attorney and the plumbing inspector are now engaged in revising the plumbing laws.
 Vulcan" the man who painted him Is located at 219 N. 20th st. Iermitage. or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co.
 2OO3 FIRST AVENUE
oFFlcERs:

J. B. cobbs, President; B. F. Roden. V. President; H. H, Mayberry, Treasurer; c. c Davidson, Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19

Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send It to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples phone Ne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
The strength of a bank is in it's individual
 loans.

Our vault and safety-box outfit is nearing completion. It will be the most modern outfit in the South. Come in and let us tell you about them and show you through our new banking quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
AND SAFETY

We pay 1 per cent on savings and time depos- it's and compound inter est semi-annnally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
FIRST AVE. AND 2OTH STREET
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
THE WEATHER
Local Weather Data.

Washington. May 1s.-Fair Friday; Sat urday increasing cloudiness; light south winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
DlRECToRs:

J. B. Cobbs, II. H. Mayberry, B. P. koden, j. H. Robinson. c. O. Simpson and c. O. Burns of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
nited states weather nureau onice.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation. as re- ported by the weathe7 bureau for select cd southern stations during 24 hours end ing at a.. m. Precp-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-19
GARBAGE ORDINANCE.

w. F. Ell M AN, Official in Charge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-01
NORMAL SCHOOLS.

The Oregonian is opposed to a null
tiplicity Of normal schools. So is a
large number of the tax payers Of the
state. II the institutions tnat are de-
clared normal schools by Legislative
enactment, were in fact, strictly nor.
NAL schools, there might not be 50
much objection to them. but they are
not. When one Of Clatsop cOunty's
citizens was representative in the
Legislature he was a member of the
ways and means committee. That
committee visited every institution OF
learning in the state, requiring about
two weeks. II found that the normal
schools at Drain, Ashland and Weston
were simply public schools receiving
an annual appropriation from the state.
There were no high schools in either
Of those cities, and primary grades
were taught in all three Of the schools.
In other words, the alleged normal
schools at these three cities were pub.
lie schools supported by the state. II
Ashland, Weston and Drain are en-.
titled to public school supported by
the state, why should not every city in
the state be accorded the same priviI-
ege?
There is no necessity in Oregon foI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-01
Real Estate Transfers.

Trustees Concomly Tribe Red Mer
to Robert Carruthers undivided one
half of west half OF lot ., block 81. Me-
Clures
Robert Carruthers and wife to Con-
comfy Tribe Red Men, undivided halt
of east half lot 8. block Ga, McClures
A. A. Schenck and wife to Matthew
Grlswold, lot II. block s, Schencks
A. A. Schenck and wife to Anna b,
Griswold, lot II. block 3, Scaenck's.
A. A. Schenck and wife to A. Jose
paine Jackson, lot 3, block 3, Schencks.
A. A. Schenck TO Ella L. Schenck,
lot ., block 10, Sehencks.
A. A. Schenck TO Ella l.. Schenck
lot 3. block 10, Schencks.
A. A. Schenck 20 William r. Wal
ler lot IL, block rs, Schencks.
A "A. Schenck to Jane T. Waller,
lot 20. block "a. Schencks.
State OF oregon to The Astoria Ex-
change Co. tijelands In front of lots
to 4, block 81. McClures.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-01

more than one normal school The
one at Monmouth, being the oldest,
might be retained. but Il should be a
normal school IN fact, There are good
public schools in every city In Oregon
sufficient TO accommodate all the chill
iren In the state, But tAe representa-.
tives from the various counties form a
combination and virtually graft on tn,
state for the support Of common
schools, II is n graft pure and simple
and for the purpose OF keeping corps
OF inefficient teachers IN a good, pay.
ing position at the expense OF the state
Efforts were made by the ways and
means committee TO cut out the appro.
priatlon for three of the normal
schools. but they We're met with q
threat. that IL this was done. the rep-
resentatiyes OF the graft would vote
against other measures, and the com.
mittee was compelled to yield to the
SEdlitES
A very large proportion of the APP
preparation bin passed at each ses.
sion of the legislature. represent a Pc.
litical graft. Men are sometimes elect
ed with sufficient influence to secure
legislation In the interest Of some 10,
cal graft. Combinations are formed
the grafters lining up against the mi
nority and the treasury of the state
is plundered and looted. Time was
when several religious institutions were
supported by the state. The men,
bers would hold season OF prayer for
three weeks before the legislature con-
vened, praying that the graft migat
strike their particular locality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-01
A Grim Tranedy.

Is daily enacted, In thousands Of homes.
as Death claims. In each one. another
victim Of Consumption or Pneumoni :
But what Coughs and Colds are prop
erly treated, the tragedy 10 averted. II.
@. Huntley of oaklandon. Ind. writes:
MY wife had the consumption. and
three doctors gave her up. Finally she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. which
cured her, and today she Is we'll and
strong" It kills the germs Of all jis-
eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
at soc and 81 by Chas. Rogers, drug
gfst. Trial bottle free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-01

the land frauds indictment win enable
the government TO present its case II
the courts, ana this II will do with
vigor and Intelligence. There can no
longer be any doubt that the irregu.
larities in the sales of the public lands
have been widely extended both in time
and in area. They win involve many
persons who have stood high in the
hitherto But neither the
administration nor the repub-
lican party will be affected thereby.
The administration will see to 1t that
no guilty man shall escape, and guilt
wherever existent will be promptly and
exposed.