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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
WILLIAM F. ALDRICH ON
 POLITICAL SITUATION

William F. Aldrich of Aldrich former representative in Congress and former re- publican referee in this state, talked in- terestingly yesterday afternoon at the Hillman regarding the political situation, state and national.
 T am somewhat aloof from the prac- tical direction of party politics now adays," said MT. Aldrich, ''and have been for some time. l came up to Birmingham to hear the news. Since arriving here I've learned some interesting things.
 i've been told by those persons who are in a position to know that MT. Charles H. Scott has ceased to be re- publican referee in Alabama, and that all the duties incident to the referee busi- ness in the state now devolves wholly up- on j. o. Thompson. MT. Thompson is what might be called, I'm told, the whole cheese.
 "The whole Edam?" someone inquired.
 "Yes," said MT Aldrich. the whole d. Edam.'
 Continuing he said:
 Political conditions throughout the union are in a condition of Aux. Party ties are weakening every hour. I look for a new alignment before 1908. I expect the forces of conservatism in each party to coalesce and the forces of radicalsm in each party to do the same thing. Out of this condition will come a new polt- ical situation, and l predict that the con- servative forces will win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
HEALTH OFFICER
 MAKES A REPORT
DIR. R. B. FAIRNESS COMMENTS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GENERAL SANITARY CON- OPTIONS OF BIRMINGHAM.

pr R. B. Hardness, who recently en- tered upon his duties as city health of ficer of Birmingham, in his first report to the City Council recommends among other things that more water be used on the streets and avenues in the down town district before the street sweepers go to work at night Dr. Hardness declares in his report that the sweeping gang goes to work at night before the crowds are off the streets, and frequently the dust is stihing.
 The report says in part "The needs of this community along the lines of sani- tary improvement are many. and in try ing to meet these needs, 1 trust that we will go surely if indeed 1t behooves us to go slowly.
 "February report is incomplete to some extent owing to the fact that this report Is handed to you on the first of the month So far GA deaths have been report ed, 2S white and 36 black from tuberculo- sis, 1 white and blacks from pneumo- mia, white and black
 During the month of February there have been only cases of diphtherla and scarlet fever reported; cases of tubereu- losis, all white, reported. In regard to this number 1 would say that as we have only recently put tuberculosis on the list of reportable diseases. that this re- port Is almost certainly incomplete.
 At the negro school, Twenty-fifth street, north, and Third avenue, the closets are entirely inadequate. It is very necessary that a sufficient number of closets should be provided for this school before hot weather. In regard to the quarters occupied by this school, 1t is in my opinion that they should De abandoned, as the room is always neees- sarily damp and during wet weather the floor is actually covered by seep water . At the negro school on Avenue D and Eighteenth street no urinal has been pro- vlded for the boys. This should by all means be installed at once. There Is some serious defect in the sewerage mains on the south side of the city, north of Avenue D. Some days since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

''This country of ours is the last place in the world where the party with a grievance may be expected to win. Radi- calism has more than once worn itself out against the conservatism of American character. The experiment has been tried many times and never once with success.
 .I am not one of those who favor giv- ing the interstate commerce commission the power to regulate railway rates. The responsibility is too great to be entrusted to three men. If injustice is worked by existing railway rates, it should be cor rected in some wiser way than that which has been suggested and l think a wiser method will be employed
 "In the new adjustment of political par ties, believe the south will cast it's in- fiuence on the side of conservatism. l believe the south has voted the demo- cratic ticket for the last time merely be- cause it was the democratic ticket I look for a stirring revival of the old whig spirit in the south in the next four years. The negro question has been eliminated from the domain of practical politics. That means the south is eman- cipated from the bonds of political servi- tude The ranks of both parties will break badly before 190S The country expects the south to resist the socialistic tendencies in each party. l think that expectation will be satisfied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
COTTON RECEIPTS
 SOME WHAT LARGE Farmers Sell to Limited Extent
 to Make Purchases HOLDING SPIRIT PREVAILS Farmers Turn Looss Only so Much of Their cottln as Necessity Com
 peIs-BuIk of Unsold Cot
 ton Will Be Held.
HOLDING SPIRIT PREVAILS

Something like 150 bales of 'locar' cot ton have been sold in Birmingham the past two days.
 Prices have not scared.
 The best grade did not bring higher than TAG.
 The reason advahced by cotton dealers for the comparatively large receipts ere several. The bright spring weather has enabled farmers to move the cotton. The time is at hand for making crop prepar- ations. little cash is needed for pur- chasing new utensils, fertilizers, seeds and supplies. Farmers who have five or six bales of the staple in storage waiting for Toe, sell a bale or two to secure needed means and hold the remainder This, it is said, explains the heavy local re- ceipts of the week. Although in all prob ability growers could secure cash ad- vance on their cotton, sufficient for pres ent needs, without losing ownership, they seem to prefer selling outright a few bales
 Not Genesi Selling.
 '1 do not take it that recent heavy re-  ceipts indicate a general selling wave said young MT. Brown, cotton buyer for W. s. Brown & Co.,, yesterday.
 This is the time of year that the far ner must have a little money to get his crop underway. He needs fertilizers, seed oats and other supplies and quite nat urally brings a few bales in to town when he purchases these goods. l think the farmers will hold as large bal ance as possible for higher prices.'
 Selling over the cotton belt appears to have been somewhat heavy of late. and quotations have gone off a number of points. The consensus of opinion among cotton men, however, is that selling Is only to the extent necessary for sup plying spring needs. The various cotton growers convention-, and the literature distributed, seems to be bearing fruit, in that producers are clinging to their cot ton with a tenacty and determination not known before. There has been no concerted agreement adopted for the fi- nancing of superfuous cotton, but the people through the cotton states seem imbued with the holding" spirit.
 Gr.:,nd Not Broken.
 The farmers nave a chance to keep their staple off the slaughter block, but certain it is that the lesson of overpro- duction has been strongly and roughly impressed. Ground has not been broken for the 1905 crop, but the story of diver sified farming comes from over the coun- try-hay, hog, homny-and therein lies agronomic success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
WORK PROGRESSES
 FOR THE BIG FAIR
PRESIDENT FEES GOES TO GIN CINNATI ON AN IMPORTANT ER- RANp-HEADouARTERs IN THE CITY HALL.

Eugene Fies, president of the Birming- ham State Fair and Exhibit company, left Birmingham last night for Cincin- nati where he goes to contract for build- ing material to be used in constructing the exposition grandstand.
 Before leaving last night, MT. Flies re- ported that work was progressing satis- factorily on the exposition to be held here this fall. The directors have headquarters on the ground floor of the city hall build- ing. to which will be transacted the bus i:,ess of the company.
 It has been determined also that the fair and exhibit shall be held at the old fair grounds, at Fairview station, the date to be announced later.
 A handsome steel frame grandstand will be erected there as soon as practicable.
 The subject of premium lists is receiv- ing attention. as is also that of securing the services of an expert advertising man.
 MT. Fies is expected to return from Cincinnati Monday. As soon as he gets back work on the fair will go forward with all possible speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
IRON IS SELLING
 IN BIG TONNAGE
GENERAL TONE OF MARKET IS MUCH MORE BUCYANT THAN HERETOFORE AND PRICES ARE FlRM-cOkE SCARCE.

Purchases of large tonnage in various grades, for future delivery. have been the feature of a very satisfactory week. The general tone is much more buoyant than heretofore and prices are firmer. There is a renewed interest on the part of buyers for extended delivery during second and third quarters. which has met with favor all along the line, the re- suit being good tonnage recently booked.
 The east continues to run ahead of the west in inouires and sales and there Is no prospect of let up. In the vest the expectation is for an increase of &C., tivity which will bring them abreast, if not in front of their eastern competitors, at an early date. The recent closing of business aggregating 50,00O tons. and the presence in the market of other leading consumers for supplies aggregating 75,- GOO tone or more, furnishes the main in- terest. It is more apparent that the ap- proach of spring and the resumption in many lines held up during the winter months. will mean an added impetus to the consumption of the country which should see, by June or July figures reached which will unquestionably sur mass any records heretofore made All grades have been in good demand. The sales of basic pig in Philadelphia, foun- dry and forge iron in Pittsburg and Buff falo and malleable in Buffalo territory, help the total
 The placing of heavy business by rail- roads for rolling stock and rail con- tinues over 150,000 tons of the latter being contracted for lately. This with the previous buying during this year, and the business in sight. assures bright prospects in this line. There Is renti- ment on the part of many toward buying a good percentage of their requirements up to January 1906. but actual transac- tions for this period are still limited and have not yet been largely encourage ed by the furnaces. Reports received from many of the leading consumers in the west. show that as far as present supply of iron in their yards go, they are in good shape. but in sonio lines the increase in business since the first of the year, over and above supply contracted for, makes the purchase for the first quarter inadequate.
 Coke maintains it's strong position and in some regions is exceedingly hard to get. In the south. where they have ex- perienced more winter than for many years past. local fuel has been higher than for z long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
NEGROES STORIES
 ARE CONFLICTING
SOLICITOR OF MORGAN COUNTY SOLICITOR OF MORGAN COUNTY
 JAIL HERE CHARGED WITH
 MURDER.

John Collier and Harvey Smith, the mingham from Morgan county a week ago charged with killing Miss Belle Bloodworth the daughter of prominent merchant of New Decatur, are still in the county jail here.
 Solicitor Almon of Morgan county and several others came down from Decatur yesterday morning and had a talk with the two negroes.
 Harvey Smith told me last Thursday the negro Collier yesterday afternoon We were talking about courts and were in a car unloading coal at the time. I have known Harvey Smith for about seven years. They tell me that they are going to kill us when we get back up there, but I had just as soon go as not"
 The two negroes are in separate cells and their stories are conflicting.
 Smith said:
 q don't know anything about the kill ing of that young lady. l never heard anything about 1t until two days after they said that it had happened. l did not tell John Collier that I knew any thing about the killing. I have only known him for a short while"
 The indicatons are that the two ne- groes will not be carried back to De- catur for trial until the circuit court meets in May. Smith said yesterday af- terDoon that he had much rather be in Birpn ngham in the county jail than in either of the Decaturs.
 The murder of Miss Boodworth oc- cured near her fathers store in New Decatur early on the night of January 1. There is a reward of 5000 offered for the arrest and conviction of her murder CT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
Commission Announces Positions Are Opened-Examinatio Held Soon.

The United States civil service com mission announces examinations as fol- lows:
 March 29, for scientific assistant in the department of agriculture. The age limit is 20 years or over. Applicants who com ply with the preliminary requirements will be examined in agronomy. Those who desire to stand tn examination should apply for form No. BOA and the special form which has been prepared.
 March 29, for cement expert, to fill va cancies in the reclamation service, geo. logical survey; one at a salary of $2400 and the other at $1500 per annum. The age limit is 25 to 50 years of age on the date of the examination Those who de- sire to stand the examination should ap- ply for form No. 1912.
 Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon ap- plication to S. D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He is at the post office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

The St. Louis and San Francisco rail- read, better known as the Frisco sys- tenn. is making arrangements to bring party of four hundred or more capi- talists to Alabama. They will come from Illinois, Lowa. Missouri. and other points in the west, and will come as far as Birmingham for the purpose of looking over the territory a.o-.g the line of the railroad. with view of making invest ments. The party is due to come to Ala bama in a special train on or about April 20
 Fulton S. White, immigration agent of the Frisco system, was in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
GER MANIA PARK.
The Association Holds Meeting and
 Elects Officers.

A meeting of the stockholders was held Thursday night and the following officers were elected:
 President Adolf Stockmar; first vice. president, Henry Uhl; seconc vice-presi- dent, Frank Westerman; recording secre- tary, Joe Burkhardt; financial secretary, Louis Schillinger; treasurer, Fred Schill- ing; general manager, -.,rbert Hentschel; trustees, Augustus Bunker, Louis Bran des, Adolf Stocknlar.
 A number of Improvements will be made before the season opens. The dancing pavilion will be larger and new bowl ing alley is assured. The association looks forward to a good season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

an inspection of this district revealed the fact that these sewers were running over at numerous manholes, notwith- standing the fact that in several places the mains had been tapped by large pipes which were running to their full capacity into the open ditches nearby. IL appears that the main running west along Alley F, cast of Twenty-fourth street, may be responsible for at least a part of this trobule, as 1t runs ih the bottom of an open ditch, and of course is under watee for quite a dis tance.
 "I would recommend the strict en- forcement of the anti-spitting ordi- nance. This is especially necessary in the street cars and in such places as the Union passenger station. where large crowds are constantly gathered. The floors of the Union passenger station are sometimes swept during crowded hours without having been sprinked with a sufficient amount of water to keep down the dust.
 "As to the business section of the city our streets are constantly strewn with paper, orange a;sd banana peel and other refuse matter. 1 would recom- mend that stringent measures be adopt ed and enforced to prevent this nuis- ance.
 (Sfgned) "R. B. FAIRNESS.
 City Health officer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

President Harvie Jordan of the South ern Cotton Growers association. has been izens of Birmingham and the county on Next Tuesday morning at 10:S0 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms
 The invitation was extended at the meeting of the club yesterday afternoon, and an invitation was extended to the public to be present. The invitation to both was extended on the ,lotion of w..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
IS ARRANGING TO
 BRING CAPITALISTS HERE

yesterday. He said that the proposed excursion or trip to Alabama would, in the course of time, mean much to the charge of the party from Memphis to Birmingham. He plans for the party to stop at Carbo Hill, Guin, Jasper and Birmingham, and probably other places along his line in the state. In Birming- ham. several days will probably be spent. Sam Hughes, the general immigration agent of the system, has charge of the details of the trip.
 The Frisco is exerting it's best efforts toward the development of the country along it's line in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
HARVIE JORDAN TO SPEAK IN COMMERCIAL CLUB ROOMS

D. Nesbitt, who read a telegram which he had received from MT. Jordan's sec- retary,
 Mr. Jordan is en route to Greenville, Miss, and will leave Birmingham at noon on Tuesday MT. Nesbitt stated yester- day that Mr. Jordan was an interesting speaker and a man thoroughly familiar with the subject he had to handle and that his talk would be interesting and in- structive to everyone who could attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
Salvation Army Service.

The following is the programme of he Salvation Army services tomorrow: 10 a. m.-Open air meeting on First avenue and Twentieth street. II a. m.-Holiness meeting at hall. ? p. m.-Junior meeting.
 p. m.-Praise meeting.
 p. m.-Open air meeting.
 p. m.-Services at the hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST co. 2OO3 First Avenue.
The strength of a bank is in its individual
 loans.

"Who waits for somebody to give him start in life falls behind him who starts himself"
 Open a savings account with the Citizens Savings Bank-an exclusively savings bankfor savings depositors the only one in Brm- inghan. Remember, we are at our same loca- ton-2O0} First avenue, which we are en- larging and re-arranging and will soon have the handsomest banking rooms in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
WILL PLAN FOR A
 RELIGIOUS REVIVAL
DETAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT PASTORS MEETlNG-QUES TON OF ANTl-SALOoN MOVE MENT WILL BE TAKEN UP.

Two important matters will come be- fore the meeting of the pastors of the city to be held next Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church. when the question of a general revival in Birmingham and the anti-saloon move- ment will be considered.
 A strong religious awakening is occur ring over the entire country and the pas- tors here believe that the need of re- vlval in Birmingham Is pressing.
 The revival services will probably be- gin within a month or two. The exact date and ali the details will be fixed to- morrow.
 pr. P. A. Baker, president of the na- tional anti-saloon organization, with headquarters in Boston. will appear be- fore the meeting Monday, as will also pr. G. w. Young, who was recently made state organizer for Alabama, with head quarters in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
Makes the skin soft as velvet Improves any complexion. Best shampoo made. Prevents dandruh.

Stops hair from falling.
 Cures all skin eruptions-
 More soothing than cold cream.
 More beautifyng than any cosmetic:
 If your blood is impure. or If you nave Dyspepsia, or any liver or stomach tronnie' don't fail to use Munyon's PaW-PaW riils. They cure Biliousness and ConStlpatlon and drive all impurities from tho blood and - v''''S'''' --MUNYON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
$50 From Miners Local.

A check from Local 1879 of the United Mine Workers of America, at Braehead, for $50, and was received yesterday, and has been added to the relief fund. It came through H. c. Powers, secretary of the local.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
OEEIcERs:

J. B. Cobbs. President; B. F. Roden. V. President; H. H. Mayberry. Treasurer C. G. Davidson. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

The newest styles in Spring Derbies and Soft Hats. Cot ten, Odum & Bowers, 1912 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the best cuts. Phone Peoples 76.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
THE WEATHER

Washington, March 3.-Following is the l weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Sat urday and Sunday; variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
DIREcToRs:

J. B. Cobbs. H. H. Mayberry. B. E. Roden, J. H. Robinson, c. 0. Simpson, < R. Copeland, c. O. Burns of Few York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-04
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

". A. MITCHELL.
 Observer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

The Owl Drug Company has added
an extra manufacturing branch to its
establishment and manufacture all
kinds Of extracts. The goods are OF
a superior quality and being a home
institution should receive the patron
age Of the public. II those using ex-
tracts will insist ON getting the Owl
brand, 1t will show that rnanufactur-
ing institutions are appreciated ana
win receive the support of the pub
lie. There Is no necessity in sending
money out Of the city for what can
be manufactured at home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

Secretary Lorensten Of the Fisher
mems Union acting on the suggestions
published In The Astorian. viii circu-
late subscription LIST to raise funds
TO employ two men TO kin seal at
Tillam6ok head. There is no doubt
but sufficient money will be subscribed
and II will be but short time before
the seal win be exterminatsd. The gill
net fishermen are well pleased with the
project and viii do all within their
power to make II success. Frank
Cook IL entitled to the credit for crig.
mating the plan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

Local cahnerymen and fishermen
are at loss TO understand the pres
ence OF a large number OF Columbia
river chinook salmon In the Frazer
river as indicated By the dispatches
published in Sundays Astorian. There
seems TO to be no doubt but that they
are hatchery fish, but how they got SO
far north is mystery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

The committee appointed to make
canvass and secure the opinions OF
members Of the A. o. U. W. In this
city find unanlmity of sentiment IN
favor of organizing local Insurance
company. They will report at a mass
meeting OF the members to be held
next Saturday night II the canvass
meets with the Endorsement of the
members and an organization perfect
ed It is probable that large majority
Of the members will drop out of the
lodge and join the new insurance COM
pany,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

A number OF Sacramento river hsn-
ermen arrived in the city yesterday
morning on the Columbia to fish in AS
toria during the summer proTided|
they can secure a license. All fisher
men who are not legal residents OF
oregon will be arrested and prosecute
ed II they obtain license, and all
those that perjure themselves to secure
a license for them will also be prose'
cuted,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-25

The extension of Franklin avenue 10
n connection with the street leading 10
tIumes mill has opened up some very
choice residence propertY A large
number of new residences have been
built along the street and the lumber
is on the ground for a number OF oth-
ers, This section is destined to be-
come the popular residence district OF
tho city. The opening of the street
was one OF the best improvements
made by the city.