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CONGRESSIONAL SALARIES.

There are many good arguments to be brought against an increase in the salaries of members of Congress, but in the opinion of the Graphic the pre- ponderance of reasoning is in favor of the increase 4 member from In- diana, according to Washington story, secured the nomination from an overwhelmingly Republican dis trict. He therefore had substantially no campaign expenses It was two term district and he served four years returning to his home with something over S10,000 he had saved while there That would seem to prove that it is a profitable thing to be a member of congress. But how did he do it? He travelled there and back on passes bringing his wife and daughter. Thus his mileage more than paid the travelling expenses of all of them During the session they lived i in very modest boarding house and 1 in very frugal manner. The dauSh- ter was enrolled as his private secre- l tary, which gave the family S120o a year additional Each member is al lowed $125 a year for stationery which he can draw ill cash, if lie prefers. This. member took his allowance iu cash and used the stationery of the committee to which he was assigned. His books and papers were franked 10 and from his house bE express or Hall During 1ha recass of conaress ba a1aet.cej Ia# Haaea paid his liN- ing expenses a5 home BeIaa i mom- saH congress sl =5#4= pa.#a4a , IH7F. Inns #5#4a#f.=
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 Against t6is could 5e cited tbe case Of another member Of congress whose election expenses are about $20,o0o every two years or more than double his salary during the term. He lives well and has a fairly expensive fam fly At the same time he is not worth more than $lo0,00o at the very outside. Query; how can he afford it? Or course We can never pay our congress men enough to enable them to make campaigns against wealthy men who are willing to eXpend from S2o,o00 to $5o,o00 for the honor of going to con : gress. But we can and should pay them enough to enable them to live respectfully while here without re- sorting to all sorts of petty devices. and without being dependent on cor porat.ons for tretainerse When con- 2ress recognizes the fact that subter- fuses do not pay in the end, we will
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For Police Judge:

The Graphic is authorized to an- xounce MT. R. D. McGaughy . candi- date for police judge. subject to the action of the city Democratic primary.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- pounce MT. J. R. Stewart as randi- date for Police Judge, subject to the sc.ion of the Democratic party, pri- m.ry, January 8, 1907.
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The Graphic is authorized to aa noGaeo Mir Prank k. Pierce a5 a candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic party,
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members if they would frankly in- crease their own pay rather than at- tempt to attain the same end by in- creasing their clerk hire allowance and arranging it so they can collect it themselves.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. w. L. Toney as a candidate for mayor, subject to the action ofthe Democratic Primary. January 8, 1907.
 The Graphic IS authorized to an nounce H. King White as candi- date for mayor. subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primary January 8, 1907.
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For City Treasurer.

The Graphic is authorized to an. aounce MT. J. P. Alexander a cand1- date for reelection to the office of :ity treasurer of Pine Bluff subject o the action of the Democratic pri- uary election.
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The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mir. John Dellmon candi- date for alderman of the First ward, subject to the action of tha Democratic primary election.
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For Alderman.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounte Mir J. E. BOyce as candi- date for Alderman of the Fila5 Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election, Jan Haf4 S, 1907.
 Tde Graphic is authorized 10 aa#s nolAee Mr. Nm Nichol as q eandi- date fer Alderman of the Seeond Ward. subject 10 the action of taz Democratic primary election, Jaaas ar9&. f@65.
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 The Graphic is authorized to aH aoQaco Mr Frank k Pierce as d candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward, subject to he action of the Democratic party.
 The Graphic is authorized to all nounce Mr. W. R. Crawford can didate for alderman of the First ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 The Graphic is authorized 10 an- nounee Mr w. R. Duff as a candi- date for alderman of the First Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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TILLMAN'S STRANGE COURSE.

people of the South that Senator 1ilrinan of South Carolina has lined
 up on the side of Foraker in his op- position to the Presidents action in dismissing the negro troops that committed murder at Brownsville, Texas. It really seems that if there r4s any. one thing upon which fair minded men all over the country should be unit upon, that thing ought to be the hearty support of the President in that brave and righteous act.
 It seems quite unnecessary to en- ter into any elaborate argument to show why this should be so, for the statement of the President, and the reports to the officers who made the investigation have left no room for serious argument upon that point. Senator Tillman has justly been re- garded as rugged and severely iIOAtSl lIdl anu OuC ol llIC DoLuSoe statesmen in public life today While not a profound statesman he pos sesses. nevertheless, much practical sense and the gift of quick and ef- fective retOrt, and for that reason he is particularly strong in debate.
 But in taking the part of the ne- gro criminals in this controversy, which is the practical effect of his criticism of the President s action in the premises. it seems to us that bis courage is altogether misdirecl- ed, and his sympathies are wasted upon undeserving objects. As an abstract proposition the doctrine is ble that where punishment is inflicted discrimination should be exercised, the guilty should be pun ished and the innocent should be acquitted. No innocent man should be punished and no guilty man should be allowed to escape This is sound doctrine. but we find in the practical affairs of life that it is not always possible to apply it in every case
 We take it that no rehecting man will contend for a moment that dis missal from the army is punishment for the crime of murder If a man should have need for the services of a physician and one should apply who was ignorant of the case and incompetent to deal with the dis ease, il would scarcely be regarded as a punishment to dismiss him and set another who was competent. If 2 business man entered into con- 1raet for a year with a steno@raph- el, the contract calling for the per foima8ee of mutual duties. and in tbe course of six months he sAould discover that his emplaze was m 1aj9hfHI to him. dismissal would 5eot be considered as a panisfaa il Would simply he 4effina rid 4f 59 iaeiHeIonl omnIoye.
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 Such suggestions as these. aside from the question of their intrinsic weight direct attention to the state laws already in existence on the suh- ieet and the amounts collected under them in the several states.
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The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. w. R. Duff as a candi- date for alderman of the First Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
BIG WRESTLER COMES
 TO FIND MATCH HERE
Tom Griffin May Close Arrangements to Meet Professor Leonhardt at
 Birmingham Athletic Club.

Tom Griffin of British Columbia, a heavyweight wrestler. who has met some of the best men in that line, has been in Birmingham several days making eff forts to arrange a match before the Bir- mingham Athletic club. He was attracted by the challenge offered by Charles Stone of Des Moines. Ia.. but has been unable to locate Stone, the latter having evi- dently left the city.
 Griffin may be matched to meet Profess sor Leonhardt, if correspondence now being indulged in, results favorably. Leon hardt is we'll and favorably known here. and is now in Jacksonville, Fla. A reply is expected from him in a day or two relative to a match with Griffin. The men have records about the same are of about the same weight and make up. and are both intent upon maintaining their posi- ton in the world of sports.
 Griffin says he is ready to meet any white man in the world at catcn-as-catch- can. two falls out of three. strangle-hold barred and only pin falls to count. He is working regularly at the Birmingham Athletic club and Secretary Miles is of the opinion that he would be formidable opponent for any wrestler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
DUNCAN IS BANKRUPT.
Thinks This Plan Best for Satisfaction
 of His Creditors.

Charleston, sc, January 30.Thomas C. Duncan. former president of the Buff falo and the Union cotton mills, and reputed to be man of considerable wealth. was today adjudged bank rupt upon request of his attorneys in the United States district court, and John J. Earle of Columbia was ap- pointed referee to administer the af- fairs of the estate. The petition to have Duncan adjudged a bankrupt was filed November 13 by the Union and Buffalo cotton mills and the Exchange Bank and Trust company of Charles ton.
 This concludes the present proceed ings, and the anticipation that Duncan would be put upon the stand and ques- tioned about the missing ledgers was dispelled. The next move in the mat ter will be at hearing before Referee Earle in Union on February 27. Tn his petition Duncan stated that his prop erty at fair valuation would pay his debts in full, but on account of lack of harmony among his creditors he considered it best to ask the court to administer hls property for the benefit of said creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31

ous day of the trial was made in the federal court today in the case of Greene and Gaynor, and the court upon adjournment was moved to congratu- late the counsel and the jury upon the more rapid strides in the introduction of evidence.
 J. w. O. Sterly of Savannah and George w. Marlor of New York were the witnesses today. and their testi- mony was interesting. Mir. Marlor was on the stand when adjournment was taken. and tomorrow he will be cross examined by the defense.
 MT. Sterly testified that former Cap tain Carter had left Savannah on June 30, 1S97 taking with him two checks which he filled out in Washington upon receiving the telegraphic notice from Sterly of the amounts the latter had in the meantime figured out as due Greene and Gaynor. Then, without having seen the accounts at all, the witness said, Carter signed the checks, one for $345,00O and the other for $230, ,OOO and payment was made.
 The testimony of MT. Marlor related to the cashing of checks at the sub treasury in New York by John F. Gay nor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
CHATTANOOGA WINS
 FROM BIRMINGHAM
FIRST LONG DISTANCE BOWLING MATCH RESULTS IN SOMEWHAT EASY VICTORY FOR TENNESSEE TEAM-To ARRANGE LEAGUE.

Birmingham first long distance bowl ing match. played last night with Chatta- nooga, resulted in victory for the Ten nessee team by a large margin. The Bir- mingham boys experienced lot of bad breaks that offset some very pretty bowl ing, and were further handicapped by the fact that one of the players had bad finger and could not firmly grip the ball.
 Each team played in it's home city the Birmingham squad bowling at the Apollo alley and the Chattanooga team at the Diamond alley. The telegraph wires were used to keep tally on the games. There were three games played in all, and the local club was badly beat in each.
 The games resulted as follows:
 First-chattanooga Ss5; Birmingham, 765.
 second-chattanooga, s2 Birmingham 767.
 ird-Chattanooga 992, Birmingham 75O
 Chattanooga's total was 26s9 out Of a possible 3000. while Blrmingham's aggre- gate score was 22s2. Morgan played the best game for Birmingham, bowling total of 5S0 pins in the three games an average of more than 176 The team aver age was slightly over 760 per game.
 General Manager c. M. Cook superin- tended the play of the Birmingham bowlers, and T. R. Foster was the off, cial scorer. MT. Cook took particular pride in the showing made by the locals in spite of their handicaps, feeling that for their first game they had done very we'll
 Matters are moving satisfactorily to- ward the organization of the inter-eity bowling league. There is much cores pondence being carried on between the several cities interested, and it is ex- pected in the next few weeks the league will be formed of teams in Memphis, Nashville, Montgomery, Chattanooga, At lanta and Birmingham.
 The games will be played at long dis tance as were the contests last night. A return match between Birmingham and Chattanooga will be played within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
Change in
 Drug Business

J.W. Randy announces that he has purchased the interest of s. L. Cheek in the Cheek Drug Store at 322 North 20th Street. MT. Randy comes to Birmingham from Montevallo and has been conduting drug stores at that place and in Columbiana.
 MT. Bandyis an experienced pharmacist and will pay speci- al attention to that depart ment. The patrons of the store will receive the same prompt and courteous atten- ton as in the past.
 MT. Cheek will be found in the store for a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
LOCAL BOWLERS MAY GO
 TO LOUISVILLE MEET
Arrangements Being Made to Send Team to Represent Birmingham
 In the Tournament.

Birmingham bowlers are taking an ac- tive interest in the tournament to be held in Louisville next month, and there are excellent prospects that a team will be formed to represent this city at that event.
 The matter was discussed last night by some of the bowlers in the city. and al- ready three have signified their willing ness to make the trip. It is intended to have team of at least five men com pete in Louisville, and the best bowlers in the Birmingham district will be se- lected.
 There will be another conference on the subject within the next day or two, when the personnel of the party will be an nounced and all arrangements completed. There will be in attendance at Louisville crack bowlers from all sections Of the United States. and records are expected to te smashed in all directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
New Jersey May Enter Fight.

Trenton, N. J., January S0.-In the state senate today MT Minturn intro duced a resolution directing the attor- ney general of New Jersey to institute legal proceedings in the name of the state against the Standard Oil com pany of New Jersey and it's subsidiary corporations in the state for the pur- pose of annulling and forfeiting the charter of such company upon the ground of the violation of the common law relating to monopolies and of the Elkins law and laws relative to inter- state commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
GOOD TIME MADE
 AT MOTOR REGATTA
THE ALLOW WINS THE e-kNoT EVENT IN MINUTES AND 35 secoNDs-"23" TAKES THE 18- KNOT EVENT.

Palm Beach, Fla. January so-Three events marked the opening of the second annual motor boat regatta here today. The first to be run off was nine-knot race for the smaller rated boats. The Auon. the second boat to start, made an exceptionally fast finish and captured the event.
 The handicaps for this event had been computed on the basis of a hve-knot course. resurvey showed the course only four and a half kriots and the cor rected time on this basis gave first place to Allon. although the boat had crossed the finish line second and fraction behind the Carita.
 The second race of boats with meas urement of 50 to 70 rating, was won by the Simplex Third owned by Proctor Smith, which was a 1Sh-knot race course, three laps, the winning boat covering the distance in IS minutes 52 seconds, cor rected time. Trouble with the bearings prevented the Possum and Westrall from finishing.
 The last event, an eighteen-knot race, three laps for the higher power boats' was a runaway for George Gingred's ''2S the boat finishing ten minutes ahead or the Comet the second to finish. Engine trouble in the Mercedes and Six Shooter threw the racers out of the contest.
 The following is the summary of the races:
 Class C, nine knots:
 Elapsed Corrected Name and owner. Rating. Time Time. Allon, Myles- M Morse .... 50. GA l;OO;B e;5d Carita. P. d. K. Clark. .5s $ l:00:A A;Se Dorothy, w. H. Sherry. .6l.92 1:lf:S 4l :46 Shadow, C. E. Andrews. .64.95 1:l3:OV D. as Baby Bullet failed to finish.
 Class B, thirteen and a half knots: r Elapsed Corrected Name and owner. Rating. Time Time. Simplex, Proctor smith,. .SS 40 5l;Sl $:o2 Topsey, J. c. King .........6 .6sU o5;o6 oo;lo soth Gently L. T. Petite. .69 10 6l;2i 5S:02 Blanche. c. H. Scroggns. .65.12 60:ls 6O;l9 Possum and Westrall. limited did not finish.
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 FN Elapsed Corrected Nan. Snd Owner. Rating. Time Time. ..2s." (. brge Gingred. .75,S6 6s:B 6S:5S Comet. T. B. Collins. .H 4s 1:26;52 1;2l:4S Note.-A knot Is nautical mile, or 6Os0. 27 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
chaffee Going to Mexico.

Washington. January 30.-Lieuteu- ant General Chaffee will be placed on ,le retired list of the army Thursday at his own request, after about forty five years service. General and Mrs. and Miss Chaffee will leave here the end of the week for Mexico. where they will remain until May. Later in the summer they will take up their permanent residence in Los Angeles, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
chlnamen Struggled Into California.

El Paso, Tex, January 30.-FTom in- formation received here today it is be- lieved that carload of Chinamen was successfully shipped to Bakersfield. Cal. recently by smugglers. The car in which the Chinese were smuggled, It is said, was engaged for shipment or the freight on which had been prepaid. The car was left at Bakersfield. but no one having claimed it, it was opened. There was evidence to show that the car had been used for human freight over the long route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
oN'THE RACE TRACK
At Fair Grounds.

New Orleans, January 30,-Two year olds furnished the best sport today at the Fair Grounds. Bemay, favorite in the second raee and Frank Lord running a dead heat. As a rule the favorites out elassed their fields and scored easily. Lady Free Knight. in the last race, won with surprising ease. Uncle Henry was the only beaten favorite
 The weather was clear and the track fast. Summary:
 First race. six furlongs-Luretta, 100 (sewelD. 9 to 1O won; Vanness. 113 G. Martini. s to ,, second; Hannibal Bey, 102 CW Hayes), 3 to 1, third. Time :13 4-5. Second race, one-half mile-Dead heat between Bemay. 112 Q. smithD to 10, and Frank Lord. III Oaobbns). to 1; Bud Hill 1Os (Macey), 12 to 1, third. Time :4S.
 Third race, six furlongs-Leonora w, 100 (SewelD, even, won; Stockwood, 100 tPer- rine) 25 to 1, second; High Chancel, 9S (McGee), Il to 5, third Time 1;14 4-5
 Fourth race, mile and one eighth hand- cap-Dont Ask Me. 99 (McIntyre), to l, won. Monaco Maid. 96 McGee), 9 to ?, second; Ethics, 95 d4. Smith. to 1, third. Time :54 3-5.
 Fifth race. mile and seventy yards-Joe Lesser, 11O C'reeman), to 10 won; Los Angeleno, Ill (J Dennison), to 1, second; Henry o. lOS (Noone) 30 to 1, third Time 1:464-5
 Sixth race. mile and seventy yards Lady Free Knight, 104 Hayes) 25 to 1, won; Fair Calypso 1O2 (Cherry), 10 to 1, second; Uncle Harry 1O6 (sewelD, to 5. third. Time 1:47 1-5.
 Fair Grounds Entries.
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Veran- dah, Ancient Witch, S7; Frank Monte verde. Nine, Red Leaf, Electric Spark, Harry Bert, 112; Gallant, Whorler IA; Norwood Ohio, 105; Wedding Ring, 97;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
BEN M. JACOBS X BROS.,
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Many Thanks. 103; Red Raven, no; Arabo, 11s.
 Second race, three and a half furlongs- Orcio, W. A. German. Black Lock, Dr. j. F. Aitken, 1O9; Dry Dolla. Quagga, zick Abrams. 11s Big Stone. 112. Third race, mile and 70 yards-Macbeth, Canyon, no; II Dottor. Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1O4 Whipporwill. 1O5. Fourth race, five furlongs, handicap Cigar Lighter, Arch Oldham, 95; Pity, s2; Elastic. Invincible. 10s; Columbia Girl, , Broomhandle, 104; Southern Cross 107
 Fifth race, six furlongs-o' 'Brien, The Glad Corsair, 10S; Delmore. Ladsaron, 109; Virginia Beach, Hocus Focus, Etrena, 1O1 Third Alarm. 118; T. B. Zero, Holloway, First Premium, 106
 Sixth race, mile and 20 yards selling Carnival 1O7; Sincerity Belle. 94 Light Opera, Envoyite. Cloverland, 109; Bester- ling, 97; Semper VivaX, 106; Randolph, Brilliant, Don't You Dare, Bivouac, 96; ' Hand Bag. S5 Schoolmate, 101; Reidmore, 9S; Dapple Gold, 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
SCHOOL BOYS TO PLAY
 IN BASKET BALL GAMES
Regular Contests of Junior League cams This Afternoon at Birming-
 ham Athletic Club-Good Sport.

The regular Wednesday games of the junior basketball league will be played this afternoon at the Birmingham Athlet- ic club The teams from Owenton col lege and the Athletic club will meet in be between the squads representing Hen ley school and the University High school.
 The first game will be started prompt ly at 3:3O o'clock. The young ladies of the several schools have been especially invited to attend the contests, and 1t is believed there will be a large attendance. The following is the standing of the league clubs: