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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

just and equitable manner, to all inter ests concerned, impartially enforced with out fear or favor to any individual, firm or corporation.
 The farmers, merchants. miners. manu- facturers and artisans of this state should have as low rates of freight as is given to the same classes in adjoining states.
 am opposed to the present method of settling claims by the railroads, and to the car service rules as enforced. have been in active business for thirty years, dealing largely with the railroads, and I know something of the question at issue.
 1 have been Mayor of Decatur for eight years. You will pardon me for referring to reelection for the fifth term, on the first of May, by my fellow citizens, with out my solicitation or seeking the office in any way.
 I will appreciate your support and in f1uence, and assure you that if I am elect ed l will discharge the duties of the of- fee in an honorable, fair and impartial manner Yours truly, H. A SKEGGS, JR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
A Good Fishhook.

Clarence Deming in Hints on Terminal
 Tackle in the Outing Magazine for
 May.
 The most common flaw Is in the temper of the hook. Some hooks break, but break hard; other hooks are brittle and break easily. There are other hooks still that bend, and bend so easily that they ''straighten'' on every big fish, and yet other hooks that bend, but bend so hard that big fish never fiexes them. and they only straighten and come away when the full tension of the line is laid upon them If caught on tough snag or tree bough. These last are the hooks to buy if you can find them-and the hard-break- ing hook classifies next in merit. Tests by the eye are quite useless, as so many hooks carry exactly the same tints in blue or black. Test the hook instead by the hand, catching the point in firm bit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
At Louisville.

Louisville, May 12.-Jack Atkin. Barney Schreiber's good colt by Sain-el-Salada. won the $60oO Nursery stake today by half length from a good field. George Long $ pair, Altuda and Victoria B., ran second and third. The stake was worth $400O to the winner. About 15.000 people saw the race which was stirring contest from the start to the finish. Only one favorite won. Weather clear; track fast.
 First race. selling, six furlongs-Re- bounder, 112 Crroxler), 3 to l. won; Tsara 95 CT. Taylor), to 1, second; Windshield 100 (Austin). 10 to l, third. Time Ills S-5
 Second race 2-year-olds. selling, four furlongs-Betsy Binford, 101 (Austin), 20 to l. won; Dan Bradley. 100 (W. McIntyre) 10 to 1, second; Lathorpe, 97 e. Morris), to l. third. ime, 0:49 3-5.
 Third race, free handicap, mile-Beacon Light. 102 (Austin). 2h to l. won: Nell vain, 100 (Kunz). to 1. second; Coruscate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

of wood and trying it out both by the hard, firm pull and by the jerk. Watch particularly in this trail for weakness at
 the foot of the barb, where the wire is apt to be attenuated overmuch and the whole point give way on a strong fish, especially if hooked in bone or hard gristle What vasty depths of angling profanity, in spirit. if not in word. have been stirred in boat and on bank when the pointless hook comes away from the hard-played fish, must be left to memory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
Where the Rub Comes.
he Philadelphia Press

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Well" said the good-natured boarder, there's one thing about our boarding house. You can eat all you like there"
 "Of course; same as ours," replied the grouchy one; you can eat all you like but there's never anything you could possibly like"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

Bank Holiday. 15o; Lights Out, 15s; Dr. Nowlin, 15S.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth, selling Little sam, 99; Sanction, 101; Electric Safety. Light, Fonsoluca. 103; Benvolio, 10S; Keynote. Padre, 103; Elliott 11S.
 Seventh race. mile and an eighth, sell ing-Miss Mamie L., 97; Gambler, 99; Bradleys Pet, 102; Swift Wing, Bugler, Morendo. 103; Two Penny. Gold Bell, Blue Blaze. Sam Craig, Reveille Volney 1O6.
 .LApprentice allowance claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

lawyers out of business. Ask the mis- sus' would keep the worthless foreign noblemen of the American grass. '.ASk the mssus' would build homes such as the founders of the nation knew
 Men of America, take the cue from John Burns. Make it possible to say to every inquirer as to where the money goes, Ask the missus,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
SURPLUS RESERVE
 SHOWS INCREASE. Clearing House Report Reflects Effect of Liquidation GOOD CASH GAIN SHOWN The Loan Item Also Reflects the Liqui- dation Which Has Been In Prog
 ress for the Past Two
 Weeks.

New York, May 12.-The financier says this week:
 Last weeks official statement of the New York Associated Banks showed con ditions at least as regards cash reserve more in accordance with the expectations as based upon the preliminary estimates than any of the recently issued returns. The loan item too reflected the liquida- ton which has been in progress and been looked for, but not shown in the state ments of the last fortnight. Largely as the result of such liquidation deposits and consequently preserve requirements, decreased last week so that with the gain in cash there was an important increase in the surplus reserve. The cash gain, shown by the statement, was $3S15,S00 while the estimates which were based on the traceable movement of money dur ing the week indicated a probable in- crease of about five and one-half millions Deposits decreased sl2, 7l7 100, which very nearly corresponded with the sum of the decrease In loans less the gain In cash; therefore the statement made a good prof The requirements reserve aganist general deposits decreased $3,179.275. add ing which to the increase in cash. made s6, ,995,075 as the gain in the surplus reserve to $12,s946o0. Computed on the basis of deposits, less those of $37 ,0l0 300 public funds, which 1t may be noted increased S1 ,03S, 800 during the week. the surplus Is S222. 147 .225. Loans decreased S16 AGO 400 This Is the first loss in this item since April IA, though meanwhile there has been all most constant liquidation as those of real izations and bear pressure on the stock exchanges. The daily average of bank clearings during the week was 324,000 GOO against A3l ,000,000 in the previous week. Clearings reported on Saturday ref1ecting Fridays business were s327, ,691. .1Ss. Com parisons of loans by individual banks show that nine institutions reduced this item by twelve and one-fifth millions net : six banks gained five and three-quarter millions net cash.
 Clearing Huose Statement. The statement of the clearing house banks for this week shows that the banks hold $12. .S94, 500 over the legal reserve re- qurements. This Is an increase of SC. .995,- GOO over last week.
 The statement follows: Loans, $1. .025. $50. 300: decrease S16, AGO. 400
 Deposits s1.O14 556. 400; decrease, s12.7l7.- 100
 Circulation, s5O. 37S 700; decrease. s465.500
 Legal tenders, SSO,O90,SOO; increase, s519,- 900.
 Specie, $1S6 443. 400: increase, s3, 296.S00.
 Reserve $266 533, zoo; increase, $3S15, ,S00
 Reserve required, $253, ,6S9,l00 decrease, $3, ,17927
 Surplus. sl2S946O 500; increase, ss.995,075.
 Ex-United States deposits, s22 ,147 ,225; in- crease. S,254.T5
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Now's the time for you. Don't wear a last years suit when you can get a new one so reasonable. All shade styles from &l2.5O to $3O. co. Varley & Bauman. 1924 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
ON THE RACE TRACK
Belmont Park.

New York, May 12.-Paul J. Rainey's Demund, It Il to 20 won the Juvenile stakes over the five furlongs straight course at Belmont park today. Demund Is the colt for which Rainey Is said to have paid Newton Bennington $45,000 a few days ago. The start was fair and De- mund went to the front The Wrestler attempted to hold the favorite, but after three furlongs had been covered Demund drew away and won galloping by six lengths, George Davis second and the Wrestler third. Clark Griffith played from 10 to 1 to to l. secured an easy victory In the Toboggan handicap. He stepped the six furlongs straight-away, in i'll 2-5
 First race, six furlongs-Sir Wifried, 113 (Martin), 1 Ito 10 won; Pater 116 (Miller). IS to 5, second Batteaxe. 105 (Crimmins), ' to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5.
 Second race, four and one-half fur longs-Oran, 112 (Miller) 16 to 5, won; Toddles, 109 (Horner), 20 to l. second; i; Jersey Lady 109 QHildebrand), 30 to l, third. Time, :53 2-5.
 Third race, Juvenile stakes, five fur longs-Demund. IF (Martin), Il to 20. won; George S. Davis, IF CBurns). 15 to l. sec ond The Wrestler, IF (Robbins), to 1, third. Time, :59 4-5.
 Fourth race, steeplechase about two miles-Good and Plenty. 163 tRay), to D. won; Crockett, 156 (Gallagher), Ito 2, sec ond; Afara, 1sO (Rogan). 20 to 1, third. Time, 4:22
 Fifth race, Toboggan handicap, six fur longs-Clark Griffith, 100 (Miler), to l. won; Tiptoe, 102 (Horner), 8 to 1, second , Oxford 107 Qdildebrand). to 1, third. Time, Ill 2-5.
 Sixth race, mle-Champlain, 105 O1a- gan). to 1. won Bragg. 109 (Perrine). to 1, second; Kings Jem, S7 (Garner), 5 to 2. third Time. 40 4-5.
 Belmont Entries for Monday.
 First race, handicap. seven furlongs- Takalon, l2O; Edna Jackson, 116: Cres- isan, no; Palette, 107; Zienap, 106; List less, 93.
 selling-J. C. Core, 105; Fiesser. 1o3 Hoot Mon, 1o2; Punky, 100! Acrobat, Belle Chamber, Momentum, Frank Lord, 99; Safran. Cora Price. Higginbotham, La chesis, Plausible, Fay, Russell T, Scotia Belle, 96 Donna Elvira, 90; Handsome Bell. Jazbel, 9l.
 Third race, three-fourth mile-Lichte- | miss, IA; Sprakers, Frank Green, 1l3; Excentrical, Modest, Nathan Hale, 110; Greenland. Chandler. Royal. Scot Bayo- net, Volo, Vivoanni, Balerio, Little Flea The Quail Radical. James M. 9S; Bal New England, Tommyhawk, 90; Shara lolanda, Miss Cliff, Lady Georgia, Ocean Spray, 95. Fourth race, five furlongs-The Maid en, year-olds-Compensatio Little Cap tain, Beldemo. Rappahannock, Tim O'Toole, Master Lester, 116 Fl Fall Jo- sephine. Louis Daily. Saghatien, Fantas- tic, 1l2.
 Fifth race. seven and one-half furlongs selling-King Cole, Robador. Head Dance, Samuel H. Harris. 107; Robroy, 1O5; Ara ;; bo' lOS; Amberjack. 102; Wrenne. G; Rye, 9S; Wes, S4.
 Sixth race. handicap, mile--Ormonde's Right. 1lS; Phil Finch. 115; von Tromp i 1l3; Bohemian, 109; Bad News, Edna Jackson, 10S; Vino, 105; Good Luck, 104 Tommy Waddell. 112: Banker 100; The Quail. ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

From the Chicago News.
 Mamma said little Ethel, who was looking at the pictures n a Sunday school book, "how do the angels get their night gowns on over their wings?"
 q think papa and mamma likes the baby better than they do me-" said four year-old Flossie to the visitor, "'cause he lets em do just as they please"
 Tommy" said the teacher. don't you know better than to talk aloud in school?'
 But what is a feller to dog" queried Tommy. You said the other day I mustn't whisper"
 It was the roll of distant thunder that caused little Margie to observe. "rhey must be cleaning house in heaven today, mamma"
 Why do you think so. dear?' asked her mother.
 'I hear the angels movin' the furniture around" explained Margie.
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Clearing huose Statement.

We have styles and fabrics to satisfy every taste from &12. 50 to S3O.OO. Varley & Bauman, 1924 lst Ave.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
THE SAME MISTAKE THAT THOUSANDS MAKE.

To neglect backache. which is very
often the only outward sign that Ma
ture gives CT serious trouble in the
kidneys. is to give fee rein to
serious disorders thai may end in
dropsy. gravel. diabetes or Bright's
disease.
Yet this neglect OF Laekache is very
common Many people think the pain
a simple muscular tcoube They do
not seem TO know that haekache is the
most common symptom of kidney
complaint.
The kidneys (flterers Of the blood)
lie just beneath the sin9l. OF the back,
on either side OF the spine. AS soon
as there is any inflammation or con-
gestion in the Kidneys you notice a
feeling Of uneasiness in the back. then
that Gull, throbbins pain, chang
ing to sharp twinges when any sud
den strain is brought upon the back.
1t is hard to straighten after stopping.
you feel lame in the r.oIning.
The urine shows early signs of the
disorder. 1t is pale and thin, or thick.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
SULTAN HOLDS OUT
AGAINST BRITAIN To
THE LAST MINUTE

CONSTANTINOPLE, May. 15.-The
Sultan's complete submission to the
Anglo Egyptian demand was given
some hours after the expiration Of the
British ultimatum. and il was not un-
III noon on Monday that Embassador
O'Connor was in q position to notify
the British Government that its de-
mands were completely accepted. The
word "delimitation," which, the Sui
tan considered, implied the existence
Of q frontier, whereas he maintained
that Egypt was part OF Turkey, nearly
wrecked the negotiations
Numerous notes with the necessary
trades were drawn up on Sunday
evening and communicated to the
British Embassy. only 10 be rejected
and returned TO the Tw kish Govern
ment. Finally shortly before the ex-
piratiOn Of the ultimatum the British
, * by persona, visits TO TeWfik
Pasha. the Foreign Afinister.( and to
the Grand Vizier. TO whom he impart-
ed the designs Of the British Govern
ment in the event OF non compliance
and brought the Turkish Government
20 a realization Of its perilous posi-
ton In view Of the assurances of
these Ministers the EmbasSador con-
sented 10 twelve hours further grace
and IN the early hours or MONDAY
morning a special meeting Of the
Council Of Ministers was summoned at
the Yildiz Palace and the Sultan con-
sented TO the acceptance of all Of the
British demands.
The arrival at Consi ntinople of
the British service vessel Imogen
doubtless helped TO convince the Turk
lsh Government, and il was presumed
she came to take away the Embassa-
dor in the event Of a failure Of the
negotiations.
Diplomatic circles consider that
Great Britain has gained great point
IN the fact that the Turkish notes con-
stitute Turkeys first recognition OF
Great Britain's position az protector of
Egypt
Muzzaffer Bey and Fehmi Bey have
been appointed commissioners for
Turkey to delimitate the frontier on
the Sinai Peninsula.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
Anti Pass Amendment
Alone Remains to Be
, Disposed Of.
No Change in Member.
ship Of Commerce
Commission.

WASHINGTON. May 15.-with the
exception OF the anti-pass amendment.
the Senate today concluded its consid-
Grafton OF the railroad rate bill in COM
mictee OF the whole, and as soon as
that provision shall be disposed Of the
measure viii be taken up in the Sen
ate. The general expectation is that
The pass question will be disposed Of
early tomorrow, and the general hope
is that the bin viii be passed before
The close OF tomorrow's session.
The pass question was brought 10
life again through the instrumentality
OF d motion made by Senator Culber-
son. author OF the original provision,
o reconsider the vote by which II was
dopred, which was agreed 10. A num-
P r OF suggestions in the way Of sub
slicutes were presented, and these will
have 70 be dealt with before the bill
san be reported 10 the Senate. After
3, IS reported several questions Will be
re0pened-
The greater part OF the day was
spent in discussing the eighth section
OF the biu relating 10 the personnel Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
- ulting in the elimination of the en-
Iire section and the restoration OF the
present law. which provides for five
commissioners al salaries OF $500.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
CAR IS fired
TO HIDE crime
Oregon Police Working on
a Case Involving Two
Deaths.
Soldier Is in Jail on SuS-
piciOn Pending an In
veStigatiOn.

PORTLAND, May IA special to
the Oregonian from Pendleton, Ore,
gives the account of the mysterious
burning yesterday of A fl leight car near
Foster. Ore, and the death of two
persons, one of whom is thought to
have been murdered ard the body con-
sumed in the flames. The other was
shot by a. member of 6 Sheriff's posse
under the belief that he was the muir
derer.
The car was one of al Oregon Rail-
road and Navigation Railroads west
bound freight train AMI contained the
household goods and two horses of
Colonel S. w. Taylor eommandant at
Fort Worden, Wash. 1t was in charge
of Private William W,ison, Twenty
fifth Battery, Coast Artillery, and was
en- route from Fort Riley. Kans., to
Port Townsend, Wash.
According to Wilson's statement
while he was curryirg one of the
horses about o'clock yesterday morn
ing the animal kicked him in the
breast, causing insensibility. When
Wilson came to, he says he found the
car on fire. He turned the horses out
Of the moving car and tley were killed
in falling to the grourc.
Wilson says he ther made his way
over the caboose, where he notified
llt lIdiIliicH NiO cut tie CdT OUT dI
Foster Siding. After the car had been
cut out body fell out of the end
of the car. A physician says this body
shows indications of foul play. While
the train was still standing at Fos-
ter. man, who had been on the train,
declared that there were two tramps
riding in it and that both had been
burned to death. This man hurriedly
made his escape.
A Sheriff's posse followed him and
ran down a man near Pine City. a few
miles west of Foster, who was thought
to be the fugitive. When ordered to
surrender he made a motion as II to
draw revolver and was shot and IA
tally wounded by a posse man, Otis
McCarty. This man before he died
gave the name of John Condley of
Pendleton. Ore. 1t is said he is not
the man for whom the posse was
hunting.
Wilson, who had proceeded with the
train. was ARRESTED a. Umatilla and
taken back to Foster Wilson in his
statement declared that he was alone
in the car.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
justice IS GRINDING AGAIN
IN THE POLICE COURTS.
Profound Judges Are Sore Handicapped by the Lack Of
Judicial Facilities.
Cases of Drunkenness Cause Mysteries as to the Sources
Of Abundant Supply.
BY JAMES c. CRAWFORD.

sure we could do no less than give EN-
a drink if we've got it to give
But she didn't give IT, said PATROL
man Becker. for l saw him pay her
for it, and / had information that she
was selling the stuff to any one who'd
buy it,
Thank goodness, quoth his Honor,
I'VE still have prison fol the gentler
sex. Mrs Robinson, you must spend
the next twenty days in what was the
Branch County Jail until the fire pro-
NOTED it to the main and only County
JAIL
Francisco Ciscenti. Jointly accused
with Sam Roma of having taken by
violence a sum of Sc from Samuel
Dannenberg during the progress of a
poker game II 2 Foisom- street Mt.
thumped his forehead with clenehed
hands and wil5ly Informed Judge
Cabaniss that the earthquake had se-
verely jolted his memory.
Il remennb da nottin." Re shouted.
"Da brain all out ca joint
Dose mems vas der boxer blayin'
und esked me der hend ter take Mr..
Dannnenberg averred. TN ION hour
I wins sixty-fnf cends. und den l wants
ter quit und home go. Bud nein. Dey
grabs me und takes der six tollars und
den chucks me ouid.'
I'VE playa da poke--heem getta da
cold feet an grabba da mon-da
stakes" was Signor Roma's muttered
defense.
Order of dismissal. preceded by
opinion that the person who seeks sur
cease of gloom by playing poker in
stead of cleaning bricks is not entitled
to much sympathy. anyway
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
DAMAGED ART TREASURES.
IN SAN FRANCISCO CATASTROPHE
Remarkable Restorations Of Burnt I'D
Damaged Pictures by Izcd & Co., London

Izod & Co.. Londor beg TO advise
sufferers by the San Francisco catas-
trophe that they are prepared to IN
dertake the complete restoration Of
valuable works of art which, 10 all in
tents and purposes are practically
ruined.
Some remarkable results have been
achieved. notably 'Th. Grand Canal
Venice" by R. P. bennington. which
had been declared ruined by experts
and full insurance down on. but
which. after treatfncHt by Messrs-
Izod. was sold fcr a large sum and
now hangs among Cne of the best
known London collect Gns.
References-Executa J. Mcneil
Whistler. Esq; j. Stats FOrbes-the
leading London fine art dealers.
Communicate Izod & Co. ef London.
care Town and Country" 2S9 Fourth
avenue. NEW YORK
London address: Izod & Co. (estab-
lished 179O), eco CT. Portland street.
LONDON.
Cables: IzOGize Lo1GOn.
Preliminary consultations by ar
rangement. Expert opinion. Valuations
for insurance
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
WOUNDED PRISONER ESCAPES
From GRASS VALLEY POLICE

GRASS VALLEY. May 15-william
Stevens. 4 man with 4 bad police record.
es capeG from the officers last night be-
cause CT tho latter's careiessness. Stew
ems. who had been arrested on a charge
of battery. tried to escape from Constable
Edwards. and the latter shot him in the
arm. He was taken TO the house OF his
mother, where the doctors dressed his
wound. The officers allowed him to re-
main over night at the house. and when
they went after him this morning found
him gone.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
FEARS INSURANCE COMPANIES
ARE LEFT IN A BAD WAY
Actuary of the Armstrong Committee
Speaks of Effects of San
Francisco Fire.

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Miles NJ.
Dawson, actuary of the Armstrong COM
mittee of New York, in discussing model
insurance legislation before the House
judiciary Committee today said that
there was not an insurance company in
America which knew whether the adjust
ment of its California losses would leave
1t solvent or not.
Nearly every American company was
forced out of business by the Chicago fire.
he said. while the British companies paid
their losses and continued to do an in
creasing business. This was because
British companies NEEDED only a reserve of
80 per cent of their capital. while the
Americans were compelled to have so per
cent
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
BLOW GIVEN IN STREET
BOW CAUSES MANS pEATH
Member OF Gang Of San Jose HoodIums
Dies as Result OF Injuries Re-
l.

SAN JOSE. May l5.-Charlie Brown.
whose skull was fractured in a street
fight IN which q dozen men were en-
Eaged Sunday night. died early this
morning. and Aleck Silvers. a brakema n
has been arrested on a charge CT MUIR
der. Two drunken gangs met near the
narrow gauge depot about midnight and
engaged in a fight with pickets and clubs.
but were finally dispersed by officers
Brown was found yesterday morning ly-
ing at the corner of Sunol and San Fer
nando streets in an unconscious condi-
ton. he was Il years old and native
of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
-Four Dead as Resul. of Riots.

CRAWFORD. Neb.. May 15-Four
are now dead as a result OF the riots
between white men and negro soldiers
from Fort Robinson. William Murphy,
y vhi1e. was killed at midnight by
squad of soldiers guarding the jail.
Murphy. with others. tried to form
iyuching party TO gain possession of
the negro who killed Arthur Moss, the
night watchman
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notice
TO Taxpayers

TAXES are now beiE% paid at the
Office of the Tax Cd ector. No. 2511
Sacramento street. near Fillmore Tax
payers are reminded that when. the
holidays, now declared h the Cover
nor. cease, the legal penalties for de-
linquency must be imposed.
All the essential recOi Is of the Tax
Office are intact. ard bills can be fur
nished on demand. Checks on local
commercial banks wiz be received
receipts TO be delivered when checks
are cashed.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-16
C0NRIED METROPOLITAN OPERA
COMPANY.

Temporary Office, 1893 Geary Street.
Purchasers Of Tickets for April,
1906, San Francisco Season Grand
Opera from CONRIED METROPOLI-
TAN OPERA COMPANY who have
paid money therefor will be refunded
their payments at our temporary pay
ing Office. No. 1898 Geary street, cor
ner of Steiner, San Francisco, Cal
Payment will commence Thursday.
May II. 1906, and will continue until
June Is, 1906.
ERNEST GOERLITZ. Acting Man
ager Conried Metropolitan Opera Co.
CHARLES w STRINE Manager
San Francisco Season.
HELLER, POWERS & EHRMAN.
2020 Jackson street. Attorneys for
Conried Metropolitan Opera Co.