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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
WINCHELL TALKS OF
 REBATE QUESTION
coNcURs WITH SENTIMENT Ex. PRESSED BY MIR. SPENCER AND AGREES THAT REBATE sYs. ITEM IS WRONG.

Chicago, February 1.-B. L. Winehell. president of the Chicago. lock Island and Pacific railroad, gave out the following statement tonight in regard to the pro- posed regulations of the freight rates:
 "The statement issued last night by Samuel Spencer, president of the South ern railway in regard to the supervision of freight rates by the government seems to me to be sane and truthful express sion of the situation as 1t appears to the railroad men of the United States. heartily agree with NIT. Spencer i'll all that he says As the subject has been raised, there are q few points, however, which | should like to make in addition.
 "The first is, aside from tho public ut terances of various commercial organiza- tions, have not found that there is any deep-seated desire of business in general for the establishment of rate-making power over the railroads.
 "The second Is, that in discussing the question of rate supervision with many interested persons, 1 have not found one who did not admit, when pressed, that lis real objection was to secret rebates As Mir Spencer in his statement ex- plained, there Is no relation between the two, but really everyone confuses them and bases his demands for rate supervi- sion on his objection to secret rebates which one of the proposed legislation can touch.
 'tThe most important point of all is that those who have any real desire for rate-makng power a Washington, are actuated by desire for the commercial betterment of one town as against that of another. and that desire can never be satisfied. Geography can't be made over and no legislative power in Washington can ever have any authort,' that will enable us to change the map
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
COTTON MILLS GET TOGETHER.
Want to Stop Enticement of Labor
 From One Mill to Another.

Thomasville, Ga, February 1.-Repre- sentatives of tLe cotton mills of south Georgia met here this afternoon in con vention, in response to the call of w Spain of the mills at Quitman. Four mills those of Pelham. Quitman, Val dosta were represented in person, and several others by proxy.
 The object of the meeting was to dis cuss certain abuses which have sprung up in the mills during the last few years. Chief attention was paid to the question of one mill enticing labor from another. Agreement to stop this practice was de- cided upon by the meeting. A circular letter advocating this will be sent to mills not represented in the meeting, and unan- imous action is hoped for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
DRAMATIC SCENE IN
 COMMIT TIE ROOM
Man Identifies Ballot Pro-
 nounCed Fraudulent
LEAGUE WANTS FAIR PLAY
Organization In Denver Will Become Active to See That Contest Against Adams Is Con-
 ducted Fairly.

Denver Colo, February 1.-There was a dramatic scene this afternoon in the com mi.tee room, where the gubernatorial contest is being heard when Frederick Hummell, a democratic precinct commit teeman identified his ballot from bunch of seventy or eighty which an expert had reported was fraudulent.
 Mir. Hummell gave the number of his ballot and wrote the word "democratic' as he had written it in the election booth.
 Look over those ballots and pick out yours" said Attorney Ward. for the con- testant.
 Mr. Hummell began to turn over the ballots. rapidly scanning each one. That is my ballot" said MT. Hummell. straight ening Up. The ballot was turned and on the reverse side WIS found the number which eorresponded to that in the poll book
 Several other witnesses were on the stand, but as the ballots from the pre- cncts in which they voted were not in the room, they were not cross-ex- amined
 Today marked the opening of Governor Adams side of the contest and the supreme court chamber where the hear ing is held, was crowded. Before the witnesses were examined today there was long discussion on the matter of procedure in obtaining seals of the bal lots. It was finally agreed to that the ballots supposed to be fraudulent should be turned over to "openers.' half of whom should be represented by demo- crats and half republicans. "Openers" will work in groups of two, one from each' party under the eye of a watcher appointed by the committee. and report al sthen1i1tnnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE BlJoU.
Dockstader's MinstreIs.

Lew Dockstader has prepared a min of which he may well be proud. The hand of genius is evident in every fea- the keynote of the performances given yesterday afternoon and last night at the Jefferson theatre.
 The first part, while not so beautifully staged as that of Al. G. Fields this sea- son. was in perfect good taste and artis- tic in it's conception. MT. Dockstader car ries a large company, which is conspicu- ous for its singing ability and talent in fun making. Both the comedians and the violinists did themselves proud in the first part; and, of course, Lew Dock stader, with his inimitable drawl carried off the lions share of the honors with his jokes and his song "Theres a Dark Man Coming Witt a Bundle." Neil Brien also evoked peals of laughter, while Carroll Johnson won applause for his witticisms, and the two Leightons sang, You Done Me Wrong" in a way to demand encores.
 It was in the so-called olio, however, that MT. Dockstader demonstrated his en- terprise in providing minstrel novelties. There was no jugling, no acrobatic feats, none Of those tiresome musical perform ances on freak instruments and none of the other vaudeville tortures that have so long been associated with minstrel shows. Instead, there was first a dancing festival led by Carroll Johnson and Man uel Romain, which was not only beauti- fully staged but permitted opportunities for spirited dancing and lots of Darktown comedy of an unctuous sort.
 ''The Dancing Tanks" constituted an- other novelty that was enthusiastically received. Twelve dancers in Stars and Stripes" costumes did a stage drill and darce combined that was evinently pleas ing. Solo dancing by Tommy Hyde, John Daily William Cawley and Sam Gold man was also introduced in this number.
 Of course the Init of the show was Lew Dockstader in his airship monologue. This is a triumph of mechanical and eec- trical engunity in addition to being ex- tremely funny. The voyage of the airshp, "Tommyrot H." through the clouds and over fleeting landscape from New York to Avondale was strikngly realistic, and the storm which followed shortly and brought the aeronaut to grief was clev- erly simulated
 "Crowland the nome of the Cav Caw," was handsomely staged and was follow ed by the "Crow Dane - by the "Jim Crow Family" a number that was novel and diverting throughout. Neil O'Brien's 8 Rapid Transit Up to Date" was one of the most screamingly funny burlesques that has ever been seen in Birming- ham. It evoked roars of laughter MT. c Bren is one of the most Imaginable deliniators of negro character before the public today and with the assistance of many absurd mechanical tricks he gave a performance that was inimitable. He was assisted by William Halett and "The Suffering Public" The show was concluded by another beautifully staged song number that delighted both the ear by it's melody and the eye by the charm of the scenic picture presented.
 Lew Dockstader has an excellent min strel show this year and those who went to the Jefferson theatre last night expect ing to be entertained were mob disap- pointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
GIBBONS ISSUES STATEMENT.
Says Catholic Church Has No Political
 Agent at Washington.

Washington, February 1.-Cardnal Gib- bons has sent the following statement to the representative of the bureau of Catholic Indian mission in this city for submission to the Senate committee on Indian affairs:
 Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1905. "In view of certain statements made by Senator Bard before the committee on Indian affairs Of the Senate, l deem it proper to state that the Catholic church has no political agent at Washington or anywhere else; that Prof. E. l.. Scharf, who is referred to in Senator Bard's state ment is net an agent of the Catholic church or of the bureau of Catholic In dian missions and has never been em- ployod by the church or by the Catholic Indian bureau in any way whatsoever.
 GAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS" Archbishop of Baltimore and President of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Mis- sions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Deplore Lack of Education.

St. Petersburg. February 2.-(3:45 a. Representative of the scietific in- stitutions of the secondary schools have signed and published memorandum complaining of the deplorable condition of public education in Russia and de- claring that 1t can only be remedied by the institution of representative govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
wick and Birmingham, which in turn be- oame the Atlantic and Birmingham.


 oame the Atlantic and Birmingham.
 It was not more than three years ago that Atlanta was begging lor new union passenger station, and now it looks as if she is to be blessed with two. The Southern, the Atlanta and West Point and the Central of Georgia are going into the new depot erected by the ter minal company at a cost of about S1,000,- 00O and now the town Is rife with rumors that the Louisville and Nashville, which has only recently reached Atlanta, is to erect handsome station to be used by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. ouis the Louisville and Nashville, the Western and Atlantic and the Georgia railroad
 The Atlanta papers are claiming semi official rumors concerning the new sta ton, although no official will commit himself to an interview. A number of reasons why the Louisville and Nashville will build arc given by the papers. If the report compiled by the Railroad Record of Atlanta is correct the south
  during this year. In regard to Alabama this report states
 More road is prospective for Alabama than any other state, but the enterprises have not yet advanced far enough to be included in the probabilities Numerous railroad enterprises have originated in that state in the past few months thai railroad men do not consider practicable at present. but if all the proposed roads are built Alabama will have about 15OO miles of new road this year.
 In regard to the new mileage of the other states the paper says:
 "Of the 5000 miles and over that will be built in the south this year Texas will come in with S49 miles and will head the list of states. Georgia will be second with 49O miles in prospect, and the Indian Ter ritory, with 4S7, is third. About 100 miles of new line is to be built in Oklahoma and 372 miles are in prospect for Arkan- sas. Of the states east of the Misss- sippi river Tennessee is tie smallest in point of new road in prospect only about 50 miles of entirely new line will be built, but, including rebuilding and cut-offs, Tennessee will have about 25o miles of rev track.
 "If the extension to Key West mate iializes. Florida will build $50 miles. Mis- slssppi 221, North Carolina 243 and Louis iana 219. Alabama and Kentucky face the same condition that confronts Ten nessee and more double tracks and re- building will be put down than entire new reads In each of these states, how ever, Q number of short spurs are to be built and a number of roads are to double track"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Monthly Circulation Statement.

Washington, February 1.-The monthly circulation statement issued by the comp troller of the currency shows the total circulation of national bank notes on January 31. 1904, to have been $i67, ,422, s53, an increase for the year of $i0, 565, 226 and an increase for the month of s2,62s, ,697. The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to s435 SO7 9O1 an in- crease for the year Of s4S, ,150,170 and an increase for the month of s3,966.1 116.
 The circulation secured by lawful money aggregated $31,6l4952, decrease for the year of s7.5s4.944 and decrease for the month of S1,33s.419 The amount of funds on deposit to secure circulating notes was s4s9, .O4o and to secure deposits $1O5, ,F4- 150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
GOING TO GUATEMALA.
Boer Commanders Will Leave New
 Orleans Today.

New Orleans February 1.-Captains Chapin and Dix of the Boer war show and sixty Bocrs, Australians and British CTS, leave here tomorrow for Guatemala. The agent who has been negotiating with them in St. Louis and Chicago will ac- company them, says 1t is an immigration movement, the men to be given conces- sions in Guatemala.
 Some of those who refused the offers say the men are being enlisted as the nucleus of an army to invade Salvador, and that Inducements were offered to the entire company, many at first accepting and then deciding to stick to the show, which goes to Cuba next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
RAILROAD WORLD.

L. Green, general freight agent of the Southern railway, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday look ing after some business of interest to his road Among other things he was inves- tigating the matter of extending the limit of the special rates for coke Into the Bir- mingham district on account of the strike.
 The roads made a special rate to the furnace companies for coke when the United Mine Workers went on a strike but the rate is not effective after the 18th of this month. AIr. Green was discussing the advisibility of extending that time thirty days.
 As yet the matter has not been settled as the Louisville and Nashville officials have not signned what action they would take
 A. J. Davidson, president of the Frisco and General Manager c. R. Gray, wlll ar rive in Birmingham this morning for the purpose of holding a conference with President J. M. Barr and other officials of the Seabord in regard to the facilities for handling the business at Bessemer, Ensley and Pratt City. MT. Barr arrived here Tuesday night.
 Following this conference if Is cx- pected that both the Seaboard and Frisco will build some spur tracks into plants at Bessemer, Ensley and Pratt City so that they will be practically Independent of other roads in the matter of handling business to and from these cities
 A special will be run over the Besse- rner branch today for the officials of the two roads and they will carefully inspect the entire system of trackage in that direction and will decide what is best to be done.
 A special train will be run around the horn today for the members of the Ma tonal Brick Manufacturers association. The train will leave t':e union passenger station at o'clock ard will probably re- turn to Birmingham about noon. The Louisville and Nashyne is furnishing the train and the local representatives of the road will take the trip.
 Frank Newman. who succeeded l.. B. NdSDlIlRtOH dS city pdNStH6ti dSrHl Ol the Frisco in Birmingham, arrived yes terday from Memphis and assumed the duties of his office. MT. Washington. who is travelling passenger agent out of New Orleans, is in the city introducing Mr. Newman to the people of the city with whom he will come in contact in a business way.
 
 The Atlantic and Birmingham, the road reaching from Brunswick, Ga, toward Birmingham, has announced some de- cided improvements which are to be made at once. At the same time the road is building toward Birmingham with as much dispatch as possible.
 The junction of the road has been moved from Nichols, eighty-four miles from Bruncwick, to Sessions Inability to get the proper facilities at the former place caused the move. A large amount of property at Sessions has been bought, and improvements will be commenced at once.
 The road is prepared to spend about S100,000 on the roadbed between Offerman and Nichols. This piece of roadbed was formerly the Offerman and Nichols, but was purchased year ago by the Bruns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
LEAVES MUCH TO CHARITY.
Estate of Charles Lockhart Estinnated l Between $75,coo,ooo and $foo,ooo,ooo

Pittsbnrg, February 1.-The will of Charles Loclihart, whose estate is es- timated at between S75,OOo.oO0 and slOO,- OOo,00o was probased today.
 After providing for members of his family and friends MT. Loekhart De- queathes $36oOo0 for public benefits. Of this sum the United Presbyterian church is given s13O,OOO divided as follows:
 Board of foreign missions $5o000; board of home missions $3o,O'O; board of Freed mems missions $20.4if; board of church extension $lO,OOO; board of ministerial relief sl0O0O: board of education SlO.OO0. The Y. M. c. A., of Pittsburg, is to get $50,0O0, and the balance of the bequest is to be divided among the prominent local hospitals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Liberty League Wants Fair Play.

Denver Colo, February IA call has been made by labor organizations of this city for mass meetings of liberty-lovers throughout the state to demand fair play for Governor Adams in the settle ment of the contest instituted by Former Governor Peabody for the governorshp. The Liberty league was organized during the late campaign, and it's membership consists mainly of union workmen Sev- eral labor unions have adopted resolutions asking the legislature to discuss the gu- bernatorlal contest. Resolutions adopted by the Carpenters union of this city de- clare that "the investigation beggars all descriptions for falsehood baseless in- uendos, perjury and corruption, and Is only intended to deceive the public by carrying out a gigantic conspiracy against the people under cover of a righteous indignation agiI st known election prac- tices"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Dr. Shops Restorative.
EXPECTS GOLD TO
 HEAL THE WOUNDS
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ed to add 10 the prevailing good feeling
 The current gossip to the effect that M Bouligan, former governor of Moscow will succeed Prince SV.J,ol' ok Mirslky in the ministry of the interior Is another straw tending to confirm the surmise that Grand Duke Sergius is the dominent in- fuence in the grand ducal faction. The appointment of General Trepoff to the governor generalship of St. Petersburg, who was Sergius nomree narrowed the power of the Minister of the Interior, and 1t is believeu precipitated Prince Syloto- polk Mirsky's resignation, and that those who are posted should pick another Mos COW man and a friend of Grand Duke Sergius to receive this portfolio, indicates a growing appreciation of the influence of the Emperors uncle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Ia Charged With Felony.

Sacramento, Cal, February 1.-As an outcome of bribery scandal in the state legislature, Joseph Jordan, the alleged agent of the accused senators, was for mally charged with felony. The specific charge is that he obtained S1G50 from George N Tichenor on the representa- tion that he wou1. improperly influence the action and votes of Senators Bun ker French Wright and Emmons in the investigation of builcing and loan so- cieties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Two Resolutions in Circulation.

Moscow, February 1.-In view Of the opening assembly of the provincial nobil- ity tomorrow two drafts of resolutions are in circulation, one insisting in the absolute maintenance of the autocracy, ard the other asking political freedom for Russia, urging the government to make necessary changes in the laws to enable a representative assembly to be convoked, and appealing 10 the throne to issue a manifesto assuring the country of its in- tention to take steps to this end. without which it will be impossible to restore tranquility to the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
"The Wizard of o."

From present indications 'The Wizard of O." will be greeted by large audiences when it is presented next Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon at the Jefferson theatre. It holds the public favor remarkably well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
uroed to Return to Work.

Libau. February 1.-The governor today received a deputation of strikers and urged them to return to work as prece- dent to securing any concessions Street demonstrations have ceased this evening" The strikers appear to be willing to re- sume work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Mitchell Again Indicted.

Portland February 1.-The federal grand Jury late today indicted United States Senator John II. Mitchell on an- ether charge of bribery and also indicted State Senator George C. Brownell. one Cf the foremost republican politicians and lawyers in this state, on charges of subor- nation of perjury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
The Ready Renartee.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 This book" began the agent who had pushed his way into the office.
 Don't want it" snapped the busy mer- chant T wish l knew some sure way to keep you fellows out of here"
 This book tells you. Buy one."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
Both of One Mind.
2 Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Look here, young man." said the bad boys father "rll expect you to behave better in the future. l don't want your mother to be worrying about you all the time.'
 Neither do I. pa: I wouldn't care if she didn't worry a bit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
At the Sijou.

'"rhe Flaming Arrow continues to draw good houses at the Biiou. There will be a matinee this afternoon and the usual performance tonight. Two beautiful horses are prominent in the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

Have you learned about the Etchoplateen, fer your best girl? Call or write the "GAWK" Peoples phone 276, Age Herald building GaWk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02
THE BROWN SHOE co.
The Fastest Growing Shoe House In
 the World.

The business of The Brown Shoe Co, |, of St. Louis for 1904 has been the largest of any in their history, showing increas- ed sales of more than One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars over the year 1903. They have long en- loved the distinction of making the best high grade line of shoes made in St Louis. On their Worlds Fair exhibit of White House shoes for men and women, Buster Brown Blue Ribbon shoes for boys and girls, and other Star-5-Star Special ties, they were awarded the only Double Grand Prize ever given on shoes. this exhibit scoring eight points higher than any other St. Louis exhibit Their style and merit has made these shoes most in demand of any line in the United States, making it necessary to double the manufacturing capacity of the com pany for the coming year. They are now pr roviding their customers an exquisitely colored picture of
 Maxine Elliott
 "Our White House Queen of 1905, the most beautiful woman on the American stage size of picture 22x36 inches. Pic ture will be sent to anyone, postage pre- paid on receipt of 50 cents, or on re- ceipt of 15 cents and certificate of pur- chase from any shoe dealer of White House shoes for men or for women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-02

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the best cuts. Phone Peoples 270