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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
WARNING SOUNDED
 BY JUDGE FEAGIN Youthful Negro Drivers Case
 Is Made Occasion EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBLE A, Liable to Be Sued and May Have to Pay Heavy Damages When
 Drivers Are Reck-

Arthur Mason, the f-yedi-oiu iO5io boy who drove one of Chalifouxs deliv- cry wagons over w. M. Connor, white man, and badly bruised him at Twentieth street and First avenue Wednesday af- ternoon, will be sent to the country to- day in charge of a probation officer. On account of Mason's youth Judge Feagin decided to take this action after hearing the facts in the case.
 After disposing of the case Judge Fea- gin made the negro's offense the subject of a talk which partook of the nature of A warning to livery stables and mer- chants who employ small boys to drive horses or teams.
 Judges Warning.
 "These little negro boys employed py livery stables and merchants really are not at the age of discretion to be en- trusted with so great a responsibility as a team to be driven on the crowded streets of Birmingham" said Judge Fea- gin. "There boys are frequently sent out in charge of some of the most spirited horses owned by citizens of Birming- ham or vicinity. who board the animals at the livery stables. to be carried to their offices or homes These boys, who are mere children, go spinning along the crowded streets and street crossing with their horses in swinging trots and It IS almost impossible for them to check sucn animals, as the latter frequently pull the vehicle by their bits, in time to avert a calamity. These young negro drivers believe that pedestrians should clear the way for vehicles and that all they as drivers have to do is to whistle or yell clear the way They do not think it incumbent upon them to try to avoid a collision with pedestrians. but believe that the latter should clear the way for the vehicles. Rarely is there a case of a vehicle collding with pedes- trian where the driver is person of mature judgment and exercises any de- gree of caution.
 Would Be More Careful.
 "It would be well for the owners of livery stables and other owners of ve- licleS WnO enlIuSt ihtoc ieeic A~e'O boys with driving their teams, to lec- ture the boys and instruct them to go at a slow pace through the business part of the city. Should some owners of vehicles be sued and made to pay a large sum in damages they will be more careful thereafter.
 Tt is a principle of the common law in Alabama, as well as in every state where the common law prevails, that the owner of a vehicle and team is respon- sjble for the acts of his servant in driv- ing that team. A jury could hardly be found that would not hold the owner of a vehicle responsible for the conduct of these young negroes and the manner in which they drive teams upon the streets.
 ''The offense has become so frequent in Birmingham that a number of citi- zens have approached this court and ask ed that an ordinance be framed to be submitted to the council which will re- ouire that horses drawing vehicles shall be driven in walk in the business DOT tions of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
NO EFFORT IS MADE ID ADVANCE PRICE Birmingham Iron Makers Seem
 Satisfied with SIP. MARKET CONTINUES FIRM Most Consumers Have Pretty We'll Covered for Last Half of 1905,
 But Buying Movement Is
 Still In Evidence.
MARKET CONTINUES FIRM

The local iron market was quiet but firm yesterday. Rogers, Brown & Co's Cincinnati report of yesterdays date says:
 The volume of the weeks business has market, while quiet, is characterized by strength. It appears that recent gener- ous buying has covered in a great meas ure consumers wants for the third quar- ter, and some, of course, through the last half Furnace order books are well filled, and at the present writing prices are holding firmly at the advanced levels, with no attempt on the part of southern furnaces to ask more than SIP Birmingham for No. g.
 There is a more open policy being man. ifested by buyers, as they seem to real ize that the time for bottom prices is past. and they are more willing to come into the market and buy supplies with out the difficulty in arriving at amicable price, which has been so much in evil dence in the past. Trouble in obtaining sufficient equipment to move iron and coke is beginning to make itself felt, as is always the case about this time of the year when the physical demands made on railroads by the harvests of the west take precedent over all else.
 There has been some talk about the United States Steel corporation making one of their periodical purchases of Bes- semer iron. There is possibility that this will be done fin September as 1t ap- pears they will need some before long.
 The report of a strike order issued against the American Bridge company will, if effectual, serve to decrease the activity which has been on for several months in structural work, but at the present writing 1t Is too early to say just how effective this order win be made.
 A note of the satisfactory nature of general trade conditions Is sounded in the report of bank clearings for the month of July. In ninety-four leading cities of the country there is a gain of 25 per cent over July of year ago, and a gain of 6.3 per cent over the largest July total heretofore recorded, that Of 1902. With clearings of s10,SOS, .222, it is the seventh successful total this year run ming into eleven figures, exceeding that of any preceding July in the country s history, while the seven months total exceeds all previous years so far. While the heaviest gain Is in New York City. due to the activity in stock speculation, it Is noted that the gain in July outside of the metropolis is fully equal to the average for the seven months, indicating the maintenance of the general business of <, of ha biQbaGt rnipt reached in midsummer.
 Coke continues active and the demand is good. Prices are without charge, and a number of furnace contracts are pend ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12

are repelling in respect of their exterior, and even more so when once their in- terior is examined. Their equipment in great many cases is inadequate and not infrequently exceedingly uncomfortable for the pupils. It hardly needs to be added that in not a few cases the sani- tation in connection with these school buildings. and especially those in the rural districts, is exceedingly unsatlsfae-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
FIRST AVE. AND 10TH STREET
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
THE WEATHER.

Washington. August 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy; showers in extreme south portion; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
System of Taxation.

Careful examination of conditions" continued Mrs. Matlock justifies Us in thinking that this deficiency is due to the fact that communities are, by the state constitution, prohibited from taxing them selves adequately to support the schools. The state tax in Alabama for the benefit of schools is greater proportionately than that of any other state; but great as ths Is, it does not furnish sufficient revenue to carry on the work. We pro- pose to advocate through the proper channels and in a convincing manner an amendment to the constitution which will enable each community when 1t so de- sres. to tax itself in order to build up and take care of it's schools. It occurs to us that, inasmuoh as children spend at least five times as much time in the schools as they do in the churches their school home should be at least as com fortab1e and as healthful as their church home. In making that statement, I hardly think we are guilty in any sense of spea king irreverantly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12

When 1t prints good. it is a good cut The Gawk Engraving Co. i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report,

Temperature and precipitation, as re- ported by the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours end. Ing at 10 a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
AND SAFETY

We pay 4 per cent on savings and time depos- its and compound inter est seml-annuaily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
New Ensland's Example.

q am told by persons who have trav- eled in New England, which has been worthily called the hot-bed of American education, that In almost every town and village and school district there, not to mention the cities, one finds that one of the most imposing buildings is the school house. l am not one of those whp think that the south needs to initiate northern methods merely because they are north ern, but I am quite sure that in this re- spect we might wisely emulate the ex- ample set by New England.
 We owe it to ourselves to improve the condition of the school houses in Ala bama.
 Welcome the Work.
 ',The efforts made by the Alabama Fed eration of Womens' clubs" added Mrs. Matlock have Abeen welcomed where ever they have been made along this line. School improvement associations are forming wherever we have had the oppor- tunity to present the subject to public attention We shall prosecute the work earnestly. convinced as we are that we shall be supported and sustained by the enlightened sentiment of the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
BETTER HOMES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Federation of Women's Clubs Working on Problem MRS. J.D. MArLOCK'S VIEWS Chairman of School Improvement As soclatlon Committee Pleads for
 Improved Construction and
 Equipment.
MRS. J.O. MArL0CK'S VIEWS

In order to provide adequate school fa- cilitles in the state of Alabama, num- Der of clear-brained and noble-hearted women of the state have formulated plans which, when executed, will sensibly for- ward the educational development of the commonwealth.
 This movement on the part of Alabama women is regarded by persons competent to form an intelligent opinion as the most encouraging feature that has mark ed the states educational progress since the death of the venerable and venerated Dr. J. L. M. Curry.
 The movement originated with the Ala bama Federation of Womens clubs at it's latest meeting held in Mobile. At that time a committee was appointed to en- courage the formation throughout the state of school improvement associa- tiousn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-12
DIDN'T GET WATER.

W. F. LEHMAN, Official in Charge.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

A gentleman from Kentucky, who
has been to Cuba, says "FloTida's beet
days are over" This may be true,
but Il 10 q hard matter TO make great
many people believe it. Admitting
that she may never have 80 good days
10 the future as In the past, 90
long ~ she can give Us even as good /,
or bad weather ~ the past winter. and
people who are invslids In the North
come down here and live all winter
without taking any medicine, Who
would have died u they had remained
NJ home. will be seen coming 10 Flor
ida again next season. Don't worry
about Florida, colonel.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

We oGIsr One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of catArTh that cam
not be- cured ~ Halle Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY a Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undeVtlgned, have knovn y.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
lIsvs him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able 90 carry out any obligation made
by HE 6rm.
wALDTNo. KISSAS a MARVIN,
Wholssale DF0gglsts, Toledo, u.
Halls CAtarFh Cure 10 taken inter
nSlly, acting directly upon shs blood
aud mOeoas surfaces ot the eysteul.
TestlmoniAla eent free. Pfiue 20 Per
bottle. Sold By all dFaggists.
Take Halls Family Pills Tor eo1sai-
pation,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13
ONLY BLusTER.

Someone rnacsa rsHla8 about fool
ing the people. etc.. which, will no
doubt prove literally true before many
years. There has been q great deal Of
blosteF and bluG EbOnt q certain gem
tIeman who fills most high place in
the Affairs of this governments at
Washington, when not rompIng with
the festive cowboy, and it has seemed
to come to nsught In 20 far ~ the peo-
pie have experienced any relaxation
from the iron hand OF the trusts aud
monopolieS up 20 dste, and there lie
growing q certain restlesaness that
will not be pot OF with promises much
longer.
Me-. Roossvelt may be sincere, but
he will lind eFs long that the people
alsO sFs ~ dead IN earnest - Mr..
Roosevelt 10. and &c L plain TO be seen
that 90 far he hiss been standing them
of With only promises that are surs "a
avail nothing, for even u he has che
Senate Nth him che House 10 body
end breeches against anything that
will do che lshst 10 help the people "a
one Jos or tItBle OF relief.
The only way relief can DO hoped ioT
IL through she votes Of the people, and
she Fsceus city election ia Chicago may
be taken as indication Of the direction
Of che breeze which Is being famed ~
70 q cyclone BY che usuVpatIon Of che
rights Of the people. The election being
In 40 oR year. when she Republican
machine e nos posting up big money
for votes, shows abe strength Of the
Democratic party - lss normal stage
aud II the general elections we're con-
duetsd on the same principle, the ~.
sult might be q Democrats triumph.
IL will lead 20 something, this con.
tlnuation Of broken promises and long
dSswn.out trials resulting In AequittaI
Of the guilty tEusSs. and @ We can oaly
unite on Q sound principle and stand
BY the people, there wall be . root Of
the man Of promises that he never
dreamed he would fulfill.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The general activity manifested In
every portion OF the state 10 proof Of
the greatness OF Florida. And when
the full capacity Of her resources are
known, IL will be proven that no one
article from her diversified products
can seriously cripple her progress aud
prosperity, II oranges fail, We have
tomatoes u tomatoes should be
ruined the potato crop 10 slill with Ne
aud We might go along down the line
OF various crops and still ind plenty
TO divert famine unless We had =
complete upheAval Of the whole State.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

Thdge has been much comment re-
gaFdIng the Panama canal, and people
are beginning to weary Of the dilatoTy
conduct Of those who have been lOiteI-
lug and manifested . listlessness In
the work. The personnel Of the new
canal commission % announced By
President Roosevelt 10 such as 70 In
splrs confidence In. the successful out
come Of the undertaking, although
past experience eounSeIs withholding
judgment until later Developments
make possible more sceurnte judgment
Of the Individual and collective worth
OF the commissioner. Theodore p.
ehOnts, chairman Of the commission I;
Charles Z. Msgo0b, appointed governor
OF the canal some, and Chief Engineer
John Y. Wallace are all thoroughly
qualified foF tAs task devolving upon
them, while the four other members
are men Of ability.
The handicaps which existed have
been wiped out; executive differences
have boen removed. and the inculca-
ton Of spirit OF cooperation made
possible thFOoah the recent shAke.up
should Be productive Of good. The ma
sion cares little Who the Individual 10
% long a. he 10 capable OF prod ucing
results. What h wanted 10 Ihe con-
Ssructlon Of she canal. and che man or
men who can neoompllsh this feat In
the shoFtsst possibls time With the
least possible expense are the ones
most liable 20 retain poblic favor. In
stating that they were sxpsctsd 70
show results, President Roossvel' re-
neeted the sentiment OF tue entire
country.
So iaF ~ they sueesed In thls respect
they viii have justified their appoint-
msnt and prove themselves worthy OF
OF public eommendStIOn. Their fall
uru will cause distF0st Of public man
aRement Of the utilities of the country.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

Discussing the maintenance OF the
higher school OF learning Governor
BrowaFd In his message says: II
therefore recommend that such q
thorough aud systematic reorganlza-
ton OF these schools be provided for as
will accomplish, as nearly 90 possible
under the existing conditions, the end
outlined above, and that the funds out
Of which they will be supported be
raised by q specific levy for that pur-
pose, after q careful estimate OF their
respective needs, and that they be no
longer dependent upon the general
REVENGE fund for their support. IL is
the constant purpose OF each State adj
mlnlstrAtiOn to reduce the levy for
general revenue purposes to that point
where the expenditures made and
amount raised shall be equal; which
condition OF Affairs, u attained. would
leave no balance in the treasury for
the maintenance Of these higher insti-
tutions OF learning"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

There IL siderable satisfaction leii
for the tillers Of the soil In Florida,
even u the orange crop does not prove
ne profitable ~ 10 sometimes antiei'
pated. With frost aud dissgreeAols
weather, We taFn our attention to the
crossing Of potatoes and realize q hun.
dred dollar, per acre irOr, the crop,
while the brst tarmep Ia the North
would be glad 20 net half that sum,
aud ~ the came time be willing 70 pay
81. 80 per ton foF coal 20 hsep warm
sighs months in ths year. A MAJ who
can plant ,otstoes In Florida should
never suaer on q farm Of twsnty'nvs
acre.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

People who come TO Gainesville are
delighted with the appearance OF the
city. aud the pure drinking water is
one OF the greatest attractions With
the present building boom, which
seems phenomenal, the city must en-.
pAnd aud new additions must be taken
into the corporate limits. The people
who como here for health want the
oonveniencSs OF the city extended 10
the portion where they Feside. la or.
der TO get them the charter must Ne
changed. With the WateFWOFks Ell.
tended 10 these new editions. there 10
protection 20 health. Profession TO
property from Ore and an advance in
real estate is suFs 10 follow. There
should be = united Aotioa for The vel.
fare OF our fair elty, and no knock.
Ing" Rather. give the town . boost.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The bill introduced In the House By
Rep, J. Campbell Avery Of Escambia.
regulating money.lendInR, will b. OF
great interest 70 che people. II will
not affect the legitimate business Of
bankers or money loaners, but viii
check the msrciless extoFtlon pEse.
tiOsd by some Of the money sharks.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The Southern Cotton Association
Was organised, Il was supposed, 70 pro-
tect the growers against the tricks OF
the gamblers, but with Dan J. Sullys
name ~ president, Il will be looked on
with suspicion.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

With uniform tsxt books for the
schools, there will be no chance for
graiters, and with . State office for
the publication OF the books there
would be revenue for the people on
the WoPk
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13
ouR CLuBBIHo LIsr.

rhe Sun and the ThFice-a-W Week
(N.Y.) World one year. .......tl 60
The Sun and the Atlanta (Ga.e
Weekly Constitution oneyeAr.. %
The Sun and the Atlanta (0p..s
Semi Weekly Journal one year. 20
The San and the 6emi-Wsekly
Times Union one year........ l 20
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The only reaSon some people would
never be president OF the United
States 10 that they would NOS stand
out Of doors on q raw day Ia March
and be inRuguFated.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

SAond the State sstablisA printing
ofiss q nigAs ~ q eOod idea 10 pab-
llah cor Owa scAOoi books, which
would also furnish more wOrk Tor such
an lnsslsati0a ard lss ths stats male
che profit.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

You donr have 10 go far from GaInes-
Vile TO tind tropical scenes The shores
OF Newnan's lake In some places are =
vsrlIable jungle and the fsstive allI-
gator spOrts In lie waters with all the
nonehalance OF a summer Girl a. the
aRaahoFo.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

1.-THE Life Of Lawson" IL now out,
and will add TO the LaWsOn literature
which has been flooding the country
during the past few months. IL only
costs 20 cents, all IL is probably worth
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

Some women are unable 70 play on
any instrument except the ear-dTum,
and they often make dIScords where
harmony would otherwise be found.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

Sixteen cents . day 10 good Weges
for skllled labor In japan. A few ysars
ago it was elk cents.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

With the talk OF building mansion
for the Governor there comes boom
In Tallahassee real estate.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The Russian soldiers are said TO
have plenty Of provisions, but they
just amt got no time 70 stop and eas.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

A correspondent to The Times. Tn.
ion iavOrs the erection OF q State
prison, where conviets could be learned
q trade. There are few prisons where
convicts are learned n trade these
days, but there are many where they
have more OF the comforts and pleas.
uTes than the poor, honest Workmen
Who toll day by Cay to support their
families. In come Of the State priS'
ons the inmates have operas furnished
by the authorities and other Amuse-
ments, and the writer remembers an
instance where \ prisoner requested
the Judge before whom he was SEN
ienced TO send him to JacksOn, II he
would, rs they had q baseball team
there aud he was food Of the game"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

R%We will not accept stamps Of q
larger denomination than 2cents.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

The indictment of the Chicago pack
ers has not lowered the price Of beef.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

Local advertisements, 10 cents line
for the frat and 10 cents for each addi-
slonal insertion.
Displayed advertisements for three,
Glx and II months 90 special rates.
Prices furnished upon application.
Marriage and Death notices inserted
.ree. Obituaries, 8 cents q line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-04-13

TIE Twice-a-week sUH u q year; siz
moEthS, SOC. single copies, SC.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-02-24
Yakima VALLEY, Washington

j. the most attractive irrigation
proposition in the United Stats.
All hut tropical fruits grow luXu-
riantly. while alfalfa Is sure and
profitable crop. Twenty acre ranches
can IT, purchased for $1,000 on
easy tcrms. The Northern Pacific
Railway traycrsr- the cntirr length
II the valley, thu cnsuring good
transportation facilities. Good
school. and churches abound. and
rural mail routes arr established
throughout the valley. which will
sron H. one lang village. Thuu
dcrturms ar nrc, and ryclon,s
are unknown. The climate. which
!, very mild, j. extremely lcnch.
cial Ia cunsump,iyc, aud those
afflicted with bronchial anil
catarrhal Troubles.
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