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Mower County transcript., 1906-10-10
The Wage.Earner and the Rise
in Prices.

The price records show the rise since
1898 has been for the most part only a
recovery to the level of prices prior to
the panic of 1893. Prices suffered a
greater decline during the period of de-
preston in the United States than in
London, and on the recovery have risen
further. The tendency is still upward,
but the advance is due to natural con-
ditions, and not in any important de-
gree to manipulation or causes within
governmental control. To the extent
that industrial combinations and trade
unions have contributed to it, their
efforts have been favored by the enor.
nous demand for commodities and
labor.
The advance brings about an inter-
esting reversal of the relative positions
of the debtor and the creditor and the
wage earning and employing classes
from what they were in the period of
declining prices.
In 1896 the salaried employee who
was secure in his position and the
wage-earner who had regular employ.
ment were gamers by the falling prices
With the movement Of prices reversed
such persons have been losing what
they gained at that time, unless able to
obtain increased pay. On the other
hand, the salaried and wage-earning
class, as a whole, has been greatly bene'
flied by the complete employment OF
! all it's number, by the imperative de-
mand for every grade of labor, which
is the chief factor in the advancemei\t
of wage schedules, and by the multi
tude of opportunities which such per
iod gives for capable and deserving in
dividuals to better their condition.
From care Prices Rising Abnormally?'
by George E. Roberts, in the American
Monthly Review of Reviews fo1
October.
Mower County transcript., 1906-10-10
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY.

partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney &Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHiNEY
Sworn to before me and SUBSCRIBED in my
presence, this 9Th day of Decem er, A. D. 1885,
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
Of the system. Send for testim oniais free. a'eS
FL. CHENEY & co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton.
Mower County transcript., 1906-10-10
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast.

Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast.
Commencing September 10th and
continuing until October 31st, the
Iowa Central will have on sale reduc-
ed rate one way tickets to California,
Oregon, w ashingtol, British Colum-
|bia, Utah, Montana, and Idaho. Rates
1850 below regular fare. Call on
agents for particulars, Or address, a B
sCutts, G r ls.T a, Minneapolis, MINI.
Mower County transcript., 1906-10-10

Get your dyeing done at the Austin
steam dye and cleaning works. They
% not shrink nor injure anything plac
ed in their hands.
Mower County transcript., 1906-10-10

l don't wonder that Gov. Johnna
johnson is sick that he started in for
second term only to be defeated. He's
on his last legs and he is gettin' trem-
bly, and shaky but tries to keep 9 stiff
upper lip. 1t looks like when he opens
his mouth he puts his foot in it. What
gumpy statement he is MAXIM in his
political speeches that our railroad
laws are already efficient and sufficient.
That is to say nowadays if the state
commission orders railroad to make
some change in tariff or quit rebatin'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
BANQUET IS GIVEN
 FOR MAJOR PARKES
NOTABLE TRIBUTE IS PAID TO POPULARITY OF 8ESSEMER MAN-LEAVEs FOR NEW HOME IN PINE BLUFF TODAY.

Bessemef, March 9-tspecial.)-The banquet given tonight at the Eagles hall in this city by the local orders of Eagles and Elks in honor of Major W. J. Parkes. who will leave tomorrow for his future home at Pine Bluff. Ark, was one of the most elegant affairs of the kind ever given in this city and was attended by about two hundred guests from Bes- semer and Birmingham.
 Jerry Fountain acted as toastmaster and speeches were made by a number of the friends and associates of the retir- ing ei,y engineer of Bessemer.
 While wit and good natured sarcasm flowed freely there was deep vein of regret at the departure of Major Parkes that was noticeable at every stage of the programme.
 Major Parkes received the warmest eu- loges of his friends gracefully and tears came to his eyes several times as his as- success and happiness in his new home
 A C. Mitchell during the evening pre- sented Major Parkes with life member ship in both local lodges of Eks and Eagles. The presentation speech was very feeling and appropriate Major Parkes was deeply moved by these tokens of love and respect from the mem bers of the two lodges with which he has been so closely identified.
 Major Parkes and family will leave to- morrow for Pine Bluff, Ark, where he has accepted the position of city engin- eer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
RAGE QUESTION
 IN SOUTH AFRICA
BRITISH GOVERNMENT BY INTER- FIRING TO HAVE EXECUTION OF NATIVES DELAYED HAS CAUSED INDIGNATION.

London, March 29-The new govern dealings with South Africa. By inter- fering to delay the execution of 12 na- tives convicted of having been concerned in the ambush and murder of Police h. spector Hunt in the recent native rising in Natal, which has been attributed to the Ethiopian movement the imperial au thorities have evoked an admittedly grave and delicate crisis which will re- quire the most careful handling. Dis patches from the South African colonies show that the colonists are boiling with indignation and calling meetings to pro test against procedure which they re- gard as being calculated to endanger the safety of the whole white population. Fuel has been added to the fire appar- ently by the unjustlfied importation of Under Colonial Secretary Churchills name into the affair. for which the Earl of Elgin, Colonial Secretary. assumed full responsibility.
 The conservative papers are loud in their denunciation of the governments action In Justification of the govern ments unusual course itsis pointed out that two natives already have been eX- , ecuted for the same crime; that the col- ony is under martial law, and that im- perial troops have been invoked to assist in suppressing the rising.
 The liberal papers contend that Lord Elgln had full constitutional rights to exercise veto and assume that he will be able to give satisfactory reasons for his course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
AS TO HATS BEAUTIFUL.
Incident Showing How Needful It Is
 for Gowns to Match Them.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
 This is the story of hat, a rich relative, poor relative and beautiful thought. The thought, as some things are, was more beautiful than practical. If it had not been there would have been no story, and the dream of hat, which now under glass in the woman's exchange at Madison avenue and Forty third street, would not be looking for a new owner.
 The rich relative has, of course. all the money she wishes to spend. and not little of it goes into headgear. It was one day when she was buying a new and unusually aesthetic bonnet that the beautiful thought came to her. It was about the poor relative. and not only one, but 70, for the thought was born twins, and they were originally two hats.
 How happy Dorothy would be in that beautiful pink hat!" she ex- claimed.
 And how Dorothea' ea'-Dorothy's mother--"would dote on that lovely purple onel I'll send them to them" :" And she did.
 That was when Dorothy and Doro- thea had the surprise Of their lives They were really beautiful hats. ant th<y were delighted with them.
 Then they began to think. They thought of the operas they never hear. of the theatres they never attend, and of the afternoon teas to which they are never invited. They also thought of their limited wardrobes, with not a thing to match the beautiful maline hats, all covered with ostrich plumes.
 What on earth shall we do with them?" queried Dorothy.
 They would never in the world go with resoled shoes and a patched gown" said Dorothea.
 How about the womans exchange 2" queried Dorothy.
 "The very thing" said Dorothea.
 And to the woman's exchange, where is consigned every imaginable thing ever worn or made by a woman, the hats were sent. Dorothea's has already. been sold, and the beautiful pink one belonging to Dorothy. with its encir- cling cluster of pink and white tips, will go for song-a s10 song, and an economical woman can buy an entire wardrobe with s10 bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
SPEND $4,OOO,OOO
 FOR EQUIPMENT
ORDER PLACED BY QUEEN AND CRESCENT IS SAID TO BE THE LARGEST EVER PLACED BY A SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

Chattanooga. March 29.-tSpeeial9-lt was announced here today that the Queen and Crescent route had placed an order for sAOOOOOo worth of equipment to be delivered by January l. The order is the largest ever made by southern railroad. The new equipment consists of 5000 freight cars, twelve passenger carsf six baggage cars and three locomotives.
 The following division of equipment will be made
 Three thousand freight cars, eight pas senger cars. four baggage cars and three locomotives to the c. N. O. and T. P. di- vision, while the remaining 20o0 freight cars four passenger coaches and two baggage cars go to the Alabama Great Southern
 The money for this equipment comes from the $25,O0O.OO0 recently set aside by the Southern for the Queen and Crescent route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
CnVD TT>. the cold-cure that does the work in hours, and will
 not make you sick. Try it
WELL KNOWN JOCKEY DEAD.
J. E. CocoIo Dies in Bessemer From ln-
 luries Sustained In Memphis.

Atlanta, March 9-(special.) )-News has been received here of the death on Tues day night last, at the home of his brother in Bessemer, Ala, of James L, Cocoio, formerly of Atlanta. and one of the best known of southern jockeys. Cocolos death Is said to have been due to injuries which he received last spring while rid- ing Glen Gallant on the Memphis track.
 He was then in the employ of the mill lionaire turfnan, J. J. Ogles. Though -.e has ridden in two or three races since then and though the best specialists have treated him, he gradually grow worse as the result of the injuries then received. and 1t is stated these caused his death, He was s1 years old. The funeral will take place from the church of the Im- nnaculate Conception in this city tomor- row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
WILL BANQUET THE
 NEW CHIEF JUSTICE
SAMUEL D. WEAkLEY TO BE THE GUEST OF HONOR AT A 5AN- QUIET AT THE COUNTRY CLUB TONIGHT.

4 banquet will be rendered to Chief justice Samuel D. Weakley of the Ala bama supreme court tonight at the Ceun- try club by the members of the Jefferson County Bar association. Covers will be laid for about 1so people, and the af- fair promises to be exceptionally bril- liant.
 E. H. Cahaniss. law partner of Mir. WeaISley, will act as toastmaster, and the speakers will be among the most prominent members of the county bar The judges and clerks of the courts of record have been invited to be the guests or the bar association and all have ac- eepted.
 Judge Weakley was recently appoint ed by Governor Jelks to be chief jus tice in the place of the late Chief Justice Mcclellan,
 He was strongly endorsed by the Jeffer- son county bar.
 The arrangements for the banquet were in the hands of committee composed of Nat L. Miller. Morris Loveman John W. Tomlinson, William E. Fort and George H. Huddleston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
RESULTS DECLARED
 BY COMMITTEE
GOVERNMENT TOBACCO EXPERT IS URGING FARMERS IN DALLAS COUNTY TO PLANT SOME TO sAcco AS AN EXPERIMENT.

Selma, March 9.-(speeIaL)-The county democratic executive committee met at noon today and declared the result of the primary last Monday There were no contests filed and the meeting was harmonious throughout. The officers here tofore named were all declared nominated and they will all be elected without op- position in November. After the old executive committee had declared the re- suit of the primary the new committee was called to order, and William J. Roun- tree chosen as chairman and R. F. L. Neil as secretary.
 George T. McNess, the government to- bacco expert, was in Selma today and secured the names of several farmers in the vicinity of Plantersville. Summerheld and Morrowville in this county to whom he will pay visit and urge that they plant an acre or so of tobacco. The soil in that section is admirably adapted for tobacco culture and there Is also a large quantity of this soil around Richmond Carlowville and Minter. in the southern portion of the county. The farmers around Miuter already have about three acres planted in tobacco, and it is hoped to get ten or twelve more painted before it is too late.
 There was another bold robbery yesteT- day afternoon. the firm of Leipod Broth CTS being the victims. Fortunately they were not loosers to an yextent, officers having recovered the five coats and vests taken The robbery was committed by three negroes, all of whom were arrested this morning and will be tried tomorrow. One of the negroes kept watch while tne other two entered the rear door of the store and purloined the coats and vests. One of the negroes was found with the coat and vest on this morning and gave the whole affair away. All the articles being recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Will Operate Galleries as Usual.

Philadelphia, March 29.-Off1cials of the anthracite coal companies controlled by the Pennsylvania and Reading railroads, announced today that they intend to operate their collieries as usual next week, notwithstanding the award of the anthra- cite strike committee expires on Satur- day.
 Reports from the coal fields show that other large companies and the independ- ent operators also intend to continue work pending settlement of the difficulties be- tween the mine owners and their em- ployes.
 The railroad companies are rushing coal to the storage convenient to Philadelphia and New York and are also quietly mak- ing preparations in and about the mines for possible strike.
 The mine workers throughout the hard coal fields look for dull times this sum mer even though there is no strike. They believe there Is so much coal above the surface that the companies will work their mines on about half time during the summer months, in case a total sus- pension does not occur. The feeling that there will be either strike or duh times has caused hundreds of foreigners to leave the coal fields for their homes in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
sohmidt's Body Sunk at Sea.

odessa, March 2s.--Acting under the or ders of Vice Admiral Chouknin, com mander of the Black Sea fleet, the bodies of Lieutenant Schmidt and his three com rades, who were shot March 19, at oteh- akoff. in accordance with the sentence of the courtmartiaI which condemned them to death for mutiny, were exhumed last night. taken to the open sea and sunk. The authorities of otchakoff have issued a public order that visits to the burial place of the mutineers and the placing of wreaths on the graves must cease,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Would Prevent Jewish Massacres

London, March 3Q.-The Jewish Chron- eeved from the foregn office stating that the British government recently pro tested to the Russian government against the publication in the Zaria and the No voc Vremya of pamphlet melting a massacre of Jews and that Cecil Spring Rice. the British charge daffaires at St
 Petersburg had since reported that the Russian council of ministers issued or ders to prevent such murders and that the author. of the pamphlet be discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Thomas D. Jordan In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga. March 29.-Thomas D. Jordan, ex-comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance society. whose where about has excited some speculation and interest during the past few months, has been in Atlanta since last Monday, visiting relatives here It was stated. tonight by relatives that Mir. Jordan and his wife leave tomor. TOW for New York. It is stated that Mrs. Jordan is ill., and that on her ac- count it was desired no publicity be given their visit to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Calls Attention to American Prosperity

London, March 30.-The foreign office issued a report by Seymour Bell, com mercial agent in the United States on the great growth of American trade as indicated by the unprecedented increase of both imports and exports in 1905. MT. Bell remarks that 1906 appears to offer an exceptionally favorable opportunity for British shippers to increase their trade with America. Growing population, good wages and general prosperity he says mean larger purchases of imported goods and if British shippers do not seize opportunity there are many others who are only too willing to supply the de- mand,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Want Vessel Named Delaware.

Washington, March 2s.-Strons represen- tations were made to the President and Secretary Bonaparte today in favor of naming the proposed great battleship Delaware, instead of Constitution, as heretofore suggested. Senator Allen and Representative Burton of Delaware talked to the President about the matter urging that as Delaware was the first state to sign the constitution every bit of senti- ment in patriotic history would justify the naming of the most powerful war vessel in the world for that state. The President promised to give the matter consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Travelling Men Boost Exposition.

Atlanta, March 2s.-(Special.) 1.-The At lanta post of the Travellers Protective association will meet Saturday at the Piedmont hotel for he purpose of dis cussing plans tfor the 1910 industrial ex- position to be held in Atlanta. The meet ing will be addressed by several mem bers of the exposition committee. The travelling men are generally interested in the movement and much dependence is put on the work which they are ex- pected to do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
President Thomas in Atlanta.

Atlanta. March 29.-(Speeial.) .)-President J. W. Thomas of the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis Railroad company, who was elected to that office following the recent death of his father, was in the city today for the first time as president of the road, on tour of inspection, He says the property is in excellent shape and everything Is running smoothly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Fire in Chicago Apartments.

Chicago, March 29.-Ffre tonight de- stroyed the Mckinley apartment build ing, Fffty-nfnth and Halstead streets, entailing a loss of $l50,000. Twenty seven families were rendered home less. A number of women and chill dren were taken unconscious from the burning building, but all were re- vived later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Elevator Burns in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo, March 29.-The ele- vator of the w. T. Kemper Elevator com pany on Chestnut street in the east bot toms was destroyed by fire tonight Loss. $l55,000; insurance, S135.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Finland Protests to Emperor.

Helsingfors, March 29-The diet has de cided to send an address to Emperor Nicholas pointing out. that deep dsap- polntment and unrest have been awaken cd in the grand duehy by the proposal made 10 the Finnish senate and the em- peror for the new law regarding tha constitution of the diet. and the conduct of elections being laid before the Russo Finnish committee. The address requests the emperor not to permit the question to be dealt with in a manner contrary to the fundamental laws of Finland and asks him to order that the senate's pro posal be presented to him as speedily as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Colds Cause Sore Throat.

Laxative Promo Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause. Call for the full name and look for sig nature of K. w Grove. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
EnaIand Wlll cI

London. March S. Shanghai correzponden British government win nity for the Heiichang I and the opening of the I Chi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
n. H. Roaers. Jr.,

Mexico City, March q CTS, Jr.. with his brides today from the West [ they have been cruising vate yacht Diana. The. to New York by rail,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Fatally Injured In Collision.

Shreveport, La, March 29.-A spe- cial from Minden, La.. says that in d collision between a freight train on the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad and d caboose near Hope. Ark. this morning Engineer l.. K. Dahlberg of Minden was fatally injured J, l.. Spellman. fireman. and John T. Taler and Sam Ross, -trainmen, were seri- ously injured. The cause of the acci- dent is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30

Europe, where they intend to remain un- til conditions become settled The num- her of men leaving for Europe in April and May is expected to be much larger than the usual spring exodus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Fire in Shreveport.

Shreveport. La., March 29.-In a fire of lir' VII origin early today which de- the Blasingame hotel, Atlanta, uest named Black from Sherman, was burned to death. F.. D. ne, owner of the hotel was burn he face and hands in attempting Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
6S4,6OO MINERS WILL QUIT
 WORK NEXT SATURDAY
tcontlnued from First Pass)

(ContInued from FIrst Paqo)
 
 debar us from bringing up any new con- ditions that have developed since the 1903 scale"
 H, C. Perry, of Illinois. said: As a member of the scale committee l do not understand that we are making prepara- tions relative to any condition that is peculiar alone to any one district. We are not making district agreements. We are not negotiating for the districts. We are negotiating for q national agreement and the only thing proposed in this 1903 was the 1903 national scale, not any dis trct scnle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Girl Killed.

Wayman Wright, negro boy of 16, shot and killed Katie Lazenby, a negro girl about the same age, at noon today by the accidental discharge of a gun. He was cleaning the gune when it was discharged, the load entering the fore head of the girl and producing instant death. Though the shooting was an acci- dent the boy came in to the sheriff and gave himself up, being later released on a showing that it was an accident.
 Judge Thomas c Jones refused today to set aside an order for an adjudication of the debts of F. M. Billing, but did allow w. l.. Martin to file and have considered In any settlement additional claims of about SlS000
 A case of important is on trial before Judge Jones in the United States court. The Stotts Lumber company has sued Holt & Hearn a local company. for fail- ure to deliver goods on a contract. This involves the question of whether a com pany can be forced to ship lumber when 1t agrees to do so and on which agree ment the prospective purchasers make other agreements.