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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-06
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, July 5, 4 p. m.
 Maximum temperature .................. S9 Minimum temperature e. :. n Mean temperature .. ..... 80 Normal temperata~e .. .. .. ...... S1 Excess of temperature since Jan 1 LAO Rainfall since p. m. yesterday ..... 70 Rainfall since JaJnuary 1. .........30.33 .33 Deficiency of rainfall since Jan. .... Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-06

constructed of eighty-pound steel rails and have side track a mile in length every four and half miles, which is practically double track road. The road Is being built on the low grade of siXth-tenths of one per cent with easy curves. There is only 5000 feet of trestle the entire distance. It will have ample terminal facilities at all important points. In Brunswick the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic has It's own handsome pas. senger station. while the Brunswick Steamship company, u sister corpora ton, spent S2,000000 there for piers and dock facilities. Five steam freighters are operated between Brunswick and New York, and act as a continuation for the Atlantic, Birmingham and Atlantic
 Tn Atlanta enormous freight yards have been acquired and graded. The real estate alone cost S1, GOO, O00 while Sf 400.- GOO more was spent in making improve ments. Te freight terminals will be ade quate for handling any amount of busi- ness. No decision has yet been arrived at as to what passenger facilities will be provided, but 1t is assured that they will be ample and convenient
 Expenditures In Birminuham.
 "As for the Birmingham division, the road has already been completed Into Roanoke, while the officials expect to-
 
 October 1st of the present year; jan the anne time they expect to have trains operating into Atlanta. It is believed that the first train will be operated into Bes- semer about March 15, and Unto Birming- ham about next June 1st. In Birmingham the company has already spent and win spend enormous su1ns of money. The people of Alabanna, although they have not had the practical benefit of such road as the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic demonstrated to them, as have the people of Georgia, are none the less enthusiastic over the proposition, for they are eager to welcome independence which promises first class service at com petition rates.
 "The officials of the new road feel that they are )justifled in requesting tho sup port of tbe people of Alabama" contin- ued MT. Johnson. They guarantee unex- celed sdrvice in every department; prompt shipment of freight at reasonable charges safe passenger transportation in modern and comfortable coaches while there will never be any such thing as lg- noring the) constituted authorities of ths state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-06
Make Your Grounds Attractive.

See our Messrs. R. c. Berckman and George w. Summers, at Hotel Hillman, July to Il. They will help you.
 P. J. BERCKMANS CO, Landscape and Engineering Dept, Angus ta. Ga. z-6-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
M. J. Moorhead.

M. J. Moorehead, aged sixty years, died last night at Millport, Ala. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Jul. 5.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday; fresh east to southeast winds.
The independent., 1907-03-21

| town then commenced to grow In a
wonderful way and II continued to
grow until today II has some three
thousand or more prosperous and hap
py people, and is one of the best towns
In the whole state of Nebraska"
lightning rods have shown a tend
ency In this age OF newspapers and
telephone and rural free delivery to
emerge from the odium gathered over
a long period when they were the fa-
vorite implement of school Of graft
A story In the Blue Hill Leader indi-
Gates that It is still necessary to look
out for this hoary trick. According to
the Leader a party composed Of four
men and woman put up at the hotel
here about three weeks ago and re-
NAMED about week. They went out
in the country nearly every day and
they were very secretive concerning
their business. 1t was reported they
were selling some kind of fence, how
ever, and there the matter stopped
Shortly after they left note turned
UP for 5000 signed by August Brosch
and purporting to be for placing light
ming rods on his house. The note was
presented at both banks, who refused
to take it, and thus far no more has
been heard of the note. 1T is a ten to
one chance, however, that the note will
show up before long.
When questioned regarding the mat
ter Mr.. Brosch stated he was not
aware Of having given note for that
amount. He stated that the parties
came to his farm and desired to put
lightning rods on his house for the
purpose of showing his neighbors, and
would only charge him three dollars.
They induced him to sign an agree
ment or something of that nature,
which Mr.. Brosch supposes is the note
that has recently come to light
1t is stated that the same parties
have been working from Red Cloud
and John Blohm, ten miles southwest
of here, was the victim. He states they
came to his house and wanted to put
lightning rods on his house free Of
charge, the only consideration being
that one Of the party would probably
be at his house a week or so to show
prospective buyers, and all that was
asked of Mr.. Blohm was that he feed
this party and a team free Of charge
during that period. He then signed
contract to that effect as he supposed,
but as he is unable to read English
cannot say just what it was. At any
rate a note of $3.50 turned up bearing
his signature.
The independent., 1907-03-21

Outside of railroad ranks there was
a general refusal to believe that leg
islation was an important factor in
the market conditions. George re-.
Roberts, director of the mint, said:
"One result of this condition has been
that within the last ninety days we
have seen new stock and bond is
sue aggregating nearly a billion OF
dollars. The rate of interest has been
forced up until 1t is becoming a live
question in the minds of the people
whether it will pay to make invest
ment In railroad stocks, and whether,
with interest rates as high as they
are and labor scarce, wages soaring
and all materials OF construction ex-
pensive, 1t would not be better for
them to wait 1t is a natural check
upon development" Those were not
wanting to express the belief that
railroad manipu1auons were taking
advantage of Legislative proposals to
create scare with a view to profiting
by slump in railroad stocks as GER
tain of them profitcd BY a premedi-
tated rise in Union Pacific stocks last
fall. Mr.. Hartman took advantage OF
the interest In market conditions to
make his recommendations as to leg
islation for solving present railroad
problems. He said: I'VE want the
Sherman antitrust law repealed SO
far as ii relates to railroads. I be-.
lieye it was not intended that its pro-
visions should embrace the railroads.
What the railroads desire Is that they
be allowed to make arrangements un-
der the regulation and supervision Of
the government This would allow
the railroads to do an interstate com
merce business If reasonable rates
and agreements, approved under the
proper authorities OF the national gov
The independent., 1907-03-21
A Notre Dame LADY

Will send free with full instructions. some
of this simple preparation for the cure OF Len
corrhuA Ulcefstion. Dispacements, Failing
OF the Womb. Scanty OF Painful Periods. Tnn.
QTs or drowths Hot Flashes, Desire 10 CRY.
Creeping feeling up the Spine, Pain In the
Back. and al Female Troubles. to all sendinr
address. To mothers Of suffering daughters
VIII explain . Successful Home Treatment. If
you decide to continue 1t will only cost about
II cents . week 70 guarantee cure Tell other
sufferers Of 1t. that is al asiS II you are IN
tercsted write now and tell your suffering
frieEds of It, Address Mrs. III. Summers Roy
w. Metre Dame. Ind.
The independent., 1907-03-21

When our present consul at Montreal
was living on mis- beautiful farm near
the little village bearing his name
writes Annie Vic Gates in the Auburn
Granger he invited q number OF prom
inent gentlemen from Lincoln to visit
him on certain day Tho invitation
was accepted and when The guests left
the capital they wired Mr. Howe of
their departure and at each station
enroute from Lincoln to Howe. some
member of the party would send Mr..
Howe telegram apprising him of
their coming. When the train pulled
into the little station in the south end
of the county. the prifcely host stood
in receiving line on the platform and
had carriages in waiting to convey tho
guests to his palatial home. Greeting
the gentlemen in his cordial manner
he remarked with the dry humor for
which he is Justly famed Gentlemen.
/ somehow mad a presentment that
you would be here today"
The independent., 1907-03-21

tied and there is probably no remedy for
the defect while life endures. These ex-
amples ought to make us all very care
full not to think foolishness until 1t be-
comes a habit from which there is no
deliverance.
The independent., 1907-03-21

Another Lincoln man who has large
dealings out in the state has been sur
pr1sed in recent months to find ,low
many of his friends are putting their
money into purely speculative enter
prlses az considerable distance. One
mas been investing his entire surplus
In suburban property in western
city. Another has gone south with ev-
cry cent he could serape together In
his whole family. Another has plunged
into timber lanes 10 beat the band
And everybody IN Nebraska has min
Ing stock. II the cash that has been
sent out OF this state FOR Investment
IN tho last Ave years could be put into
straighs business enterprises within
the Fsslte II would hc almost suffi-
cient 10 CRATE another Omaha Rut
Nebraska industries are all too slow
and sure TO satisfy tile ge.-fich-
quick spirit OF tho day
The independent., 1907-03-21

less task and retired from the editorial
harness many years ago. He has since
dabbled extensively In spiritualism and
IL greatly impressed with physical
manifestations, q system of fakery that
shouldn't fool a sensible ten-year-old
school boy. DR.. Funke is man of
The independent., 1907-03-21

5h; Minneapolis, st Paul g. Sault
Ste. Marie, 6M; New York Central
g. Norfolk & Western. IN Northern
Pacific, 8; Pennsylvania, 81 Reading,
20%; Southern Pacific, 5%; Twin
City Rapid Transit .5; Union Pacific,
2OA; United States Steel, ga, and
United States Steel preferred, 4.
The independent., 1907-03-21
~ B "a SKA

9 OWN WARD writes to the Bur-
A well Tribune of the advantages OF
d village rest room" II know Of one
town where such room was fitted up
by some public spirited women of the
w. c. T. u. 1t became headquarters
for families to meet at when ready to
go home. A reading room provided
with good literature and amusement
games, in connection with rest room
would give the boys, and men, too, a
place to go and be sociable and would
help at least in keeping them from 60
ing to other places where the drift of
things is in the wrong direction. AS +
expect to live in the vicinity of Bur-
well and naturally having great in-
terest in the young people and country
people, / make these suggestions hop
ing that something may be accom-
plfshed." Several towns fitted up such
places a couple Of years ago with what
results does not seem to have been
made generally known. 1t would ap
pear that a comfortable attractive
"rest room" in town would be an
excellent weapon in the fight of the
small towns against the mailorder
houses.
The independent., 1907-03-21

Frank d. Reed, editor OF the Shelton
Clipper, used TO set type on the Au-
burn Post. His brief history of Au-
burn Is therefore drawn from original
sources" He says: Auburn was many
years ago known as Sheridan, and II
was little hamlet away out on the
prairie in Nemaha county. II didn't
amount TO much away back in 10 and
80, but IL had an ambition to become
the county seat OF Nemaha county and
that ambition has been realized. In
the days when we we're holding down
a position on the Post the town
didn't have population enough TO give
Il ii license 70 be on the map II was
qiply . cross roads where people
pped T. water their horses ana per-
sps 90 get "A bite To cat before con-
,nuing on their weary way. There WAS
: hotel. newspaper "a livery stable.
q drug store ana q general store I'm
which WAS tho pnstofflcc. There might
have been a blacksmith shop and some
other minor business houses. but as 10
this we ara not very positive lsnt IN a
fcw years railroad came and then
another. the name of the place waa
changed To Auburn and the county
seat wsa moved from Brownvllls. The
The independent., 1907-03-21

speak about death when there Il n
church member around. and IL he la
old-fashloned. hc IN prwtty apt 20 add.
AND after death the indgncm-
The independent., 1907-03-21

womfn frequently says. when I
WAS fiftecn years old. ! was a simple.
shy girl. But look at the fifteen year
old girls nowmdAysi"
The independent., 1907-03-21
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THE WORLD
TO ABROAD men occupied tn,

r6y ABROAD men occupied the
In stage in an effort to convince
the country that proposed legislation
against them in the various states
endangered business prosperity. 1t
was announced that the Nebraska g.
cent fare would be contested in court
as soon as sufficient foundation for a
suit shall have been laid. j. Pierpont
Morgan called on the president to i'm
press his belief that the railroads are
being abused. He said of the purpose
of his call. "At the request OF many
business men, before leaving for
Europe, ! came to Washington 10 see
the president to discuss the present
business situation particularly as af-
fecting the railroads. | suggested to
the president that it would be greatly
In the public interest If he would see
Mr.. McCrea. Mr.. Newman. Mr.. Mellen
and Mr.. Hughitt and confer with
them as to what steps might be taken
to allay the public anxiety now
threatening TO obstruct railroad in
vestment and construction SO much
needed and especially to allay the
public anxiety as to the relations be-
tween the railroads and the govern
ment. The president said he would
be glad to see the gentlemen named
with this end in view" This inter-
view is to be held early in the pres
ent week. Several railroad men an
nounced their belief that the state
legislatures should not be permitted
to interfere with railroad management.
3. e. YoalSum of the Rock Island said:
The railroad men are willing that
the supervision of the railroads be
centralized in the national govern
ment That would restore confidence
and give the people to understand
that the railroads wish to observe the
laws, and II would stop the hostile
legislation in various states"
AS If to confirm the predictions of
the railroad men the middle Of the
week witnessed wild sIump in stocks
on the New York exchange. The de-
cline was the most sensational in
many years. Securities of the Hill
and Hartman roads suffered in par
ticular, and interest rates rose rapidly
On Thursday, the second day OF the
decline, the following losses were
shown in leading stocks: Amalga-
mated Copper, TN; American Smelt-
ing, 16h st. Paul, 13A; Consolidated
Gas, r; Delaware & Hudson, 19A ;
General Electric, 81s Great Northern,
The independent., 1907-03-21

Another enterprise, suggested by
the Stronlsburg News might keep In
the town some of the business that
now goes to Chicago: "Our plan would
be to get a team, get wagon fitted
up with a waterproof cover and make
regular trips through the territory ad-
tacent to Stromsburg for the purpose
of delivering goods. Orders could be
taken on trips for goods to be deliy-
cred on the next trip and could have
special attention or care. In this way
patrons along the route could be en-
abled to get goods at a certain time
and be sure that they will not be dis
appointed. The telephone now reaches
nearly every farmer and when it does
not the rural system does and orders
may be sent in for any article in stock
eld 1t could be delivered at the speci-
1ed time.
Another feature, an assortment OF
goods can be carried on each trip In
addition to the goods ordered.
Then when the wagon comes and
the housewife finds she has forgotten
some necessary article, the chances are
that a supply will be found in the
wagon, right at her door.
Two or three trips a week would be
sufficient in one direction and the same
In another direction would cover terri
tory within eight or ten miles. This
would benefit not only Stromsburg but
the supporters of the scheme"
The independent., 1907-03-21

Nemaha is one of the seemingly few
counties whose farmers are paying
their old debts despite the fact as the
Auburn Republican remarks, that they
have been investing heavily in western
lands The February record of mort
cages filed and released was as fol-
Ions:
Number farm mortgages filed, IL;
amount, $33,S10. Number of town mort
cages filed, Z; amount, s6,050 Number
of chattel mortgages filed, 2S; amount.
1926. Total amount filed, s45.1s6.
Number OF farm nlortgages released,
%; amount. $4,000. Number of town
mortgages released. Z; amount, s2,e15.
Number of chattel mortgages released,
22 amount. s4,227. Total amount re-
leased, $52,042
1t will OF course require the figures
for full year TO show whether this : $
more than a coincidence. The records
of other months may change the gem
eral result.
The independent., 1907-03-21

town then commenced to grow In a
wonderful way and 1t continued to
grow until today 1t has some three
thousand or more prosperous and hap
py people. and is one of the best towns
In the whole state of Nebraska"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1907-11-23
Church Notes.

In preparation for elaborate exercises
which are to mark the observance of
the feast of the Immaculate Concep-
tiOn December 81. in Logan Avenue
chapel, the Blessed Virgins sodality
met in the chapel on Sunday afternoon.
A reception into both the society and
the Young Women's sodality is sched-
uled for the feast and Bishop Matz has
promised TO give a specially prepared
sermon. Pontifical high mass viii be
sung in the morning by Bishop Matz,
assisted by Rev. Fathers P. A. Phil
lips. H L. McMenamin and J. F. Nc
Donough.
A sermon on the gospel of the day
was delivered by Bishop Matz in his
usual eloquent manner. last Sunday
at both the $3.50 and 10:30 o'clock mass
es in Logan Avenue chapel. The bish
OF also announced the encouraging
news that work has been resumed on
the cathedral After giving a detailed
account of what has been accomplished
so far he requested those who had Civ
e npledges to send the money covered
by their subscriptions.
Four carloads of steel for the cathe-
dral have already arrived in Denver,
and another is on the way. Some of
the steel is in place and the prediction
is that the work will progress without
further interruption. So far, announced
by the bishop. there is no Indebtedness
on the contracts.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1907-11-23
Father ponneIIy breaches.

Rev. J. ]. Donneily, pastor Of ST.
Francis de Sales church in South Dem
yer. preached the evening sermon in
Logan Avenue chapel on Sunday. His
subject was ''The Necessity of Reli-
g1on." The Sunday evening service is
being made especially attractive with
& view TO increasing the attendance.
A months mind for the repose of the
soul of Charles Curry drew many Of the
friends of the dead man to Logan Ave
nue. chapel on Monday.
The examination of the Junior clergy
of the diocese will take place on Tues
day Nov. 26.
On Monday morning requiem mass
for the repose of the soul Of Mrs. Mat
tie Flynn was sung in Logan Avenue
chapel by Rev. J. r.. McDonough. Mrs.
Flynn died in Cleburn. Tex, last week,
and the body was brought to Denver
for burial 1t was inferred in Mt. Oil
vet cemetery. She figured prominently
in the affairs of the Wome nof Wood
craft. belonging to Franklin circle. A
delegation of women from that lodge
attended the funeral on Monday and
escorted the body 10 it's last resting
0lace
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1907-11-23
ST. Vincent's Aid societv.

The next regular meeting Of st. Vim
cents Orphans Aid society will be held
Tuesday afternoon. December 3. with
Mrs. w H. Andrew, ITO Clarkson
street It is greatly desired that as
many members as possible will attend
as arrangements must be made for the
great annual ball on New Years night.
This ball has come to he recognized as
one Of the leading social events in
Catholic circles as well as a means of
materially aiding the Sisters of St
Nincent's home in the support of some
go little children committed to their
care. The splendid sum Of $1,000 was
realized by the ball Of 1897 and the
members are bending every effort to
even surDass that figure by this years
entertainment, for the establishment of
the nursery depends in a measure on
the result Of the coming ball The COM
mittee IS being warmly congratulated
upon its success in securing the mag
fihcent FL Jebel temple for the occa-
sion which will make attendance at the
ball a real pleasure as we'll as a duty.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1907-11-23
PUEBLO, COLO.

At the Mount Carmel Church of Our
Lady last Tuesday morning after the
1O:3O o'clock mass, Giuseppe Traina and
Miss Assunta Siciliano were united in
marriage by Rev. Father Giglio in the
presence of a large number of friends.
Fflippi Cilino was groomsman and Miss
Ginka Altomare was bridesmaid After
the wedding ceremony wedding feast
was spread at the home of the brides
parents on Box Elder street. Both Of
the young people are prominent among
the Italian people Of the city.
The funeral of John Fretta took place
from st. Mary's church Tuesday morn
ing at 10:30 o'clock. The Rev. Father
Cyril celebrated solemn requiem mass
in the presence of a large number Of
friends and relatives of the deceased
The Sokol society and the society of
Our Lady of Trieste attended the
funeral in a body, led by Professor NJ.
Jermain's band. The pallbearers were
selected from among the members of
the society of Our Lady of Trieste. In
terment was in Roselawn.
One of the most elaborate weddings
in Bessemer for some time was cele-
brated last Tuesday morning after the
1880 o'clock mass, when Rev. Father
Cyril united in marriage John Simonich
and Miss Maria Simonich, in the pres
ence of a large number of friends of
the bridal pair. There was a grand
parade of eleven carriages filed with
friends of the bridal pair from the
home of the brides brother on East
Abriendo avenue through the principal
streets of Bessemer to st. Mary's
church before the wedding ceremony,
and through the DTincina1 streets of
Pueblo after the wedding. On the re-
turn to the home of the brides brother
a wedding feast was served The fes-
tivities will continue throughout today
and tomorrow. The bride and groom
are very popular among the Croatian
people of Bessemer. They will make
their home on Schley street. Mr..
Simonich is an employe of the steel
,Yorks
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1907-11-23
GRAND JUNCTION, COLO.
(special Correspondence.) }

NSpeCIal COITeSpOIleuCe-J
The st. Joseph Aid society meet on
last Thursday with Mrs. Frank Stei-
rach, corner of White and Tenth ave-
nue.. A large crowd was out. Cards
were played till o'clock. A very nice
lunch was served by Mrs. Steirach and
the ladies discussed business matters
during the lunch.
Mr.. James Cosgrove went to Trinidad
ON last Saturday to attend the funeral
of Mr.. William Murphy, who met with
q sad DEATH being thrown from his
horse and instantly killed.
The. infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Otto Anderson was baptized on last
Sunday.
Mr.. E. r. Sims is expected home
from Route county this week.
The prayers of the congrega ton were
requested for the repose of the soul of
William Murphy.
Mr.. Harry Gives, we are sorry to
state, is in a critical condition owing to
his long illness.