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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
FERTILIZER PEOPLE
 DENY COMBINATION
NO UNDERSTANDING AS TO THE { PRICES, SAY WITNESSES BE-
 FORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, | BUT MANUFACTURERS MEET.

Montgomery, May 7.-(Special)- )-The fertilizer col~~-ittee of the legislature, at it's meeting today found out the fact that there had been a meeting some time ago of the southern fertilizer manufacturers at Lithia Springs, Ga., but J. G. Whitfield of the Jefferson Fer tilizer company, stated that there was no effort to control the prices nor were the prices discussed
 ". F. Vandiver, vice president, and J. w. Huger president of the Alabama Chemical company; S C. M Howell of Midland CiN J. c. Whitfield of Bir- mingham and D. C. Cooper of Oxford were examined.f
 The witnesses all testified there was no understanding or combination of fertil" ger manufacturers in reference to prices. The following is the meeting in detail: A2 w. F. Vandiver.
 W. F. Vandver, the first witness, was sworn by Chairman Leith. He testified he was connected with the Alabama Chemical company of which he was vice president, a stoekholder and director.
 phe company operates only one plant and that is near this city. He stated that he knew very little about the de- tails of the workings of the plant.t
 ''We do not belong to any combination or trust said MT. yandiver, and we claim this as one of our assets"
 In explaining what he meant by ''in- dependent plants,' MT. Vandiver stated those plants not under the Virginia Carolina company, the so-called trust.f
 He did not know of any organization of the independent plants. He said his company is figuring on establishing. q cotton seed oil mill here.
 If l thought my business was rot legitimate, l would get out of it, said MT. Vandiver.
 J. w. Huger. 'h
 J. w. Huger president of the Al&hapa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
FOUR RAILROADS INDICTED.
Charged With Violations of Elkins
 Ant-Rebatlng Law.

New York, May 7.-Indictments eharg- ing violation of the Elkins anti-rebating act were handed down by a federal grand jury today against the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific railroad. the Ontario and Western railroad, the Chicago, Mill waukee and St Paul railroad and the Western Transit company. All the in- dictments contain several counts. the largest number being in that against the Ontario and Western, which charges thirty separate offenses. Mnile the text of the indictments has not been made pub lie it is reported that the charges are based upon payments alleged to have been made by the railroad companies to the American Sugar Refining company
 The New York Central and Hudson River railroad was indicted some time ago, found guilty and fined heavily The Sugar company which also was indicted for accepting rebates from the New York Central, entered a plea of guilty and paid a fine. It is expected that the cases of the roads indicted today will be called for trial within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
STATE CONVENTION U. D. c.
Assembly Building in Sheffield Deco
 rated in Confederate Flags.

Sheffield. May 7.-(Special)- dele gates to the state convention, United Daughters of the confederacy, arrived today and left for Shiloh battlefield to the unveiling of the Confederate monument to assemble in convention tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the Sheffield opera house. which is elaborately deco rated with Confederate eolors and flags, ferns and flowers. The address of well come will be made by J. |. Andrews of this city, responded to by the president, Mrs. Thompson. After organization and preliminaries they will take a trolley ride. The streets and houses are gaily deco rated with bunting in the Confederate eolors The delegates are the guests of the tri-cites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Lav Ghost of Yellow Peril.

Paris. May I'M. Kurio, Japanese min ister here, said today that the Franco Japanese understanding, now being nego- tlated, besides guaranteeing the respec- tive possessions of the contracting par ties, includes a clause guaranteeing the independence and integrity of China. He added: Prom the French, Japanese and Chinese points of view, therefore, 1t is purely conservative and pacific" The
 minister expressed the hope that this com
 pact would Hay forever the ghost of yellow peril and Japanese ambitions "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
In the United States Court.
Selma Military institute.
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Little business was done in the courts yesterday. In some courts attorneys were absent, in other courts witnesses were absent and in other instances attorneys were already engaged in the trial of cases. The entire criminal docket was passed and most of the cases on the cir cult court dockets were continued.
 Circuit Court.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the case of Louis Gelders vs. Marshal Reed was dismissed.
 First Circuit Docket.
 The following docket is set for today in Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court.
 Lee H. Petite vs. Henry Anthoney, damages; Mayberry Hardware company vs. George Pagan, assumpsit; G. Rothol vs. c. L. Wade ct al. assumpsit; the Ral- eigh Distlling company vs. F. Kraft ct al, assumpsit; Edwin Scheile & Go. vs. F. Kraft ct al, assumpsit. In the case of B. Hoyzer vs. Charles F. Trout a judgment, nil dicit for ss75.56 was rendered by Judge Lane.
 The following docket is set in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court today: | G. w. Ransom vs Southern Railway company, damages; Elijah Donegan ad- ministrator, vs. Birmingham Southern Railroad company, damages; Miller Real Estate and Brokerage company vs. John N Vincent, garnishment; Rebecca Hawk ins vs. Alabama Penny Savings and Loan company. assumpsit.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday the case of Percy Sewell vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany was on trial
 First City Docket.
 The following docket is set in the first division of the city court today before Judge Ferguson;
 Walter Ford, pro ami. vs. Lacy Buck Coal and Iron company, damages: Will liam Henry Thomas vs. Southern Rail way company. damages; William Kirk land vs. Chris Calas damages Paul Ianaek vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road company, damages; Paul samarada vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, damages; Patience Humphrey VS. Birmingham Rallroad, Light ana Power company. damages. Second Division City Court.
 In the second division of the city court yesterday the following cases were dis missed by Judge Senn;
 Parker Harris vs. Alabama Great Southern railroad; city of Bessemer vs. Southern Railway; Birmingham Belt Rail- road company vs. Alabama Great South ern B. B. Hudson vs the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company; Fletcher Ware, receiver vs. J. E. Osburn; Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham vs. John C.. Bradley, etc; c. D. Ebersole vs Arthur Rogers; Drennen x Co. vs. l. P. Rother mel. ct al; Southern Marine Works vs. Birmingham Engineering and Construc- tion company.
 Judge Nesmith was sufficiently recov- cred from his recent illness to visit the courts yesterday. He will preside in the second division of the city court today. Second City Docket. The following docket is set for today in the second division of the city court: R. H. Prinkleton vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, appeal 'by defendant John w. Wilkes vs. H. L.. hunter, ejectment S. F. Teague & Go. vs. C. H. Sims detinus; Caroline Portland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
TRY THIS.

For the relief of dyspepsia you will find nothing better.
 i4 oz Fluid Extract Buchu.
 1 oz. Bulso Mixture.
 IA oz. Fluid Extract Gentan Compound.
 l5 ozs. water.
 Medical men of wide experience bear testimony to the efficiency of this pre- scription not only in cases of dyspepsia but in nearly all sorts of stomach trou- ble. If there are manifestations of sour stomach, two tablespoonfuls of baking soda should be added to the ingredients named above, all of which are obtainable at any good pharmacy. The proper dose of this medicine is a tablespoonful, taken three times day, before meals. Try 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
SELMA IS AGAINST
 FOREIGN LOAN TAX
Will Cooperate With Birming-
 ham Industrial Association
WORK TO INVITE CAPITAL
A Committee Appointed to Draft Me- norial to Governor Conner Peti- tionlne the Repeal of
 the Law.

Selma, May 7.-(Special )-Tonight at meeting of the Commercial and Industrial association in response to a telegram from the secretary of the Birmingham association, asking for cooperation in securing the repeal of the law taxing foreign loans it was unanimously agreed to give every assistance in the matter. A committee consisting of President E. C. Melvin. Secretary J. r. Slater and J. B. Ellis was appointed to draft memorial to the governor and the legis- lature petitioning the repeal of the law. During the discussion of the question the statement was made by Mr Ellis, state manager of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance company, that he had S60000 and 000 in loans for this section ready to be paid out when the attorney for the company advised MT. Ellis further stated that his company had a quarter of a million dollars for Alabama at 6 per cent, not a cent of which could be used under the present conditions. The matter aroused not little enthusiasm an Selma will urge the repeal of the law.
 elk On mOILJdSS DoHus
 The state auditor and perhaps the at torney general will be called upon to de- eide a question as to who shall pay the mortgage tax on the bond mortgage just filed in the probate court here by the city of Selma in the water works purchase matter. The mortgage, which secures the bonds for $50, O00 was issued by the city to the Chicago Title and Trust company, as trustee. The mortgage tax at 15 cents per $100 is s225 and the city claims it is exempt from paying taxes. The probate judge holds that the tax is to be paid by the Chicago con cern and that they are liable for It.
 Back Tax Commissioner Barker has been appealed to and he in turn has referred the entire matter to the state auditor who 1t is supposed will ask a ruling from the attorney general. At any rate a point of interest has arisen and the settlement will be watched for intently.
 In the United States Court.
 In the United States court today noth- ing was done of interest, the time of the court being occupied in arrangement of the docket The first case taken up to- morrow will be the Alabama Portland Cement company vs. the North Carolina Cement company for the alleged failure of the latter to deliver 12,00o barrels of cement, as agreed.
 Selma Military Institute.
 Articles of incorporation were filed this morning for the Selma Military insti- tute. The trustees named in the docu- ment are: w. M. Elliott A. r. Carr and R. F. McWillams for one year; A A. Little, ". B. Keahey and J. F. Hooper for two years and L. W. Hubbard E. H. Hobbs and L. M. Hooper for three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
INDIAN SALINE WORKS WONDERS.

INDIAN SALINE WORKS WONDERS.
 Piles and Blood Poison speedily and permanently cured by INDIAN SALVE, the only remedy indorsed by the med teal fraternity. We have made the cure of blood poison a speciality for over fifty years, and during that time thousands of people scattered all over the world. have been permanently cured. If you have tried other reme- dies and have failed to accomplish any good, write to us. The most obstinate eases nre sulieited. Your money re- funded if 1t does not do all we claim
 INDIAN sALNE is purely vegetable non poisonous, and can be taken in- formally as well as applied externally Sent prepaid under plain sealed wrap per upon receipt of S1,00.
 On sale at all druggists and depart ment stores
 EDEE A sample box, just enough EKLL to convince you of the great merit of Indian Salye, will be sent FREE for 10c, which pays for the cost of mailing. With this sample we will also send you our sooklet and testi- monials.
 Write today. Address:
 INDIAN sALVE x REMEDIESCO. e22 Gates Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y.
 For Sale by Adams Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

Washington, May 1.-The body of Brig adler General James G. Smarno, United States army, retired, whose death occur red few days ago at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, was inferred in Arlington national cemetery today with full military honors. tional Botanic garden in Washington, belongs the distinction of having the largest collection of Burns poetry in the world. MT. Smith has no less than 600 different editions of his favorite authors work, the books ranging in value from 5000 and $500 down to the cheapest edi- uons. His library is really two rooms divided by an arch, and 1t Is in the first one that the Burns treasures are kept in quaint book cases with high pointed doors, while photographs, paintings, en- cravings and sketches of Burns and of Scotch scenes adorn the walls. To each of his young friends who marry MT. Smith gives a copy of Robert Burns poems.
 If all women in the United States were as zealous in their efforts to preserve facts and verify statements as Mrs. Car oline Hanks Hitchcock of Cambridge, Mass, has been. there would be fewer errors in national history. Mrs. Hitch cock is member of the famous Hanks family that has been known in Massa- chusetts, Virginia and Kentucky for it's own sturdiness, as well as for the fact that Lincoln's mother was member of 1t. Speaking of her work, a friend of the Lincoln family said
 Many years ago politicians and ene- mics of Lincoln made many grave and pitiful statements about Lincoln's an- cestry, saving that not only the name of his mother, but that of his grandmoth er was in doubt that the bar sinister cb on family shield It was an assertion that must have greatly hurt proud man, and his enemies made much capital of 1t. Even a historian gave 1t as truth when writing the life of Lincoln. Mrs. Hitchcock set about proving the falsity of this state ment. She has spent many years of tire less study, following the line from Vir- ginia through Kentucky into Indiana and Illinois, and from land records, church records and signed testimony of old in- habitants has proved that there is no stain whatever on the good name of Hanks. and that Lincoln had never hint of shame to his good name."
 Since the old church at Jamestown is too far gone to admit of restoration, Episcopalians of Virginia have restored the next oldest church in which services have been continuously held. This is Old Bruton church at Williamsburg. The Washingtons, the Randolphs and the Lees worshiped there, and in the resto- ration the pews have been named for prominent men of Vlrginia's history.
 King Edward has donated the Bible for the restored church, just as his royal predecessors gave the silver communion service still in use and the .lectern is the gift of President Roosevelt, who has dis played the greatest interest in the work and has lent his influence to its revival.
 Tomorrow: Orange Culture in Amer ica"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Have You Seen the MUSICAL DOG?
Valued at S20,O00, ,O00

This dog is to be seen in our window. He is a musical won der and the most valuable dog in the world. His picture is on the most perfect Records and Talking Machines in the world. The business. for which he stands is a wonder, in an age of commercial wonders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
KING RESIGNS FROM COMMITTEE.
Haley Takes His Place In the Work
 On Municipal Code.

Montgomery, May 7-(specal.)-Jere King of Birmingham has resigned from the recess committee appointed to com pile a municipal code, and will be sue ceeded by l.. J. Haley also of Birming- ham.
 An open session will be held Friday, at which time representatives of all the cities will be invited to appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

When your hands crack open and bleed use 'Hoopers Tetter Cure.'' D
 Dandruff is a germ disease ' ''Hooper's Tetter Cure' is the greatest germ destroyer known.
 Why suffer with Tetter Eczema Itch or any kind of skin disease when 'Hoopers Tetter Cure is guaran- teed to cure. Ask your druggist. Standing the feet them to blister, sweat, swell, ache, and become tender ''Hooper's Tetter Cure" stops these troubles at once Try it and you will tell others. Manufactured By
 HOOPER MEDICINE Co. (INC). DALLAS, TEXAS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Hoods SarsapariIIs

Has cured many that seemed almost beyond the reach of medicine, that people ask, Why?
 An examination of wel-known formula, from which Hoods Sarsapala is and always has been carefully and scientifically prepared confirms the fact that contains those weknown and valuable medicinal ingredients which, when intelligeny combined and properly administered are sure to bring about good results.
 is the properly balanced proportion, combination have specific action upon the blood stomach ver kidneys and bowels, which make Hoods Sarsaparila peculiar to itself and enable it to produce results unequaed by any similar medicine. It when others fa Give trial Usual form liquid tablet called sarsatab 100 Doses
 under Drugs Act,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

Chemical company of Montgomery, tes- tifed He went into details of the pur- chase of the ingredients which go into the manufacture of fertilizers. He said there was no effort made to control his prices by the prosphate people, as there were too many selling phosphate. His company does not belong to any associa- tion of fertilizer manufacturers. Three or four years ago there was an organiza- ton known as the Colonial Development company which the federal government got after and indicted. The object was to get together to keep from fighting each other. He has never received any price list from other manufacturers, nor does he send them his price list. In fixing up his price list he was not in formed as to what the other companies Were charging He said his company had no agreement or understanding with any other company in reference to prices He did not know of any meeting of fer tilizer manufacturers in Atlanta.
 He said all manufacturers used filters or makeweights in fertilizers The farmer, he said, did not pay any more for filler than did the manufacturer
 He said if the farmer would buy a high grade of fertilizer 1t would elimi- nate the manufacturers filler.
 s. M. c. Howell
 S. NJ c. Howell of Midland City, guano mixer testified next. The name of his company is the Peoples Fertilizer and Gin company. We are absolutely independent" said Mr. Howell His sec retary received a price list from the Vir- ginia-Carolina company. His company has not had any understanding with any others in reference to prices.
 J. G. Whitfield, president of the Jeffer- son Fertilizer company of Birmingham, was the next witness. His company has been in business for only short time. He belonged to the association of south- ern fertilizer manufacturers. He at tended that meeting. Didn't discuss prices at all at the meeting. He said his firm had no general price list for all persons. He said the tag tax was paid by the manufacturers, who In turn made the purchaser pay for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

Through sleeper New Or leans to Norfolk via the Queen and Crescent Route, daily after May 9th. Passes Birmingham 6::25 a. m., arrives Norfolk 9:05 a. m. This is the only line that enters Norfolk without ferry transfer. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

Tomorrow: "Orange Culture in Amer ica."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Funeral of General smarno.

Washington. May 1.-The body of Brig adler General James G. smarno, United States army, retired, whose death occur red few days ago at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, was inferred in Arlington national cemetery today with full military honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-06-20
G.. A. R.-W. R. G. CONVENTION

The w. r. G. and the G. A. r.
members that attended the
convention at Hillsboro, N.
Oak, last week were royalty
entertained during their visit.
On Friday the beautiful new
court house at tnat place was
dedicated and the members at.
tended in a body. Gov. Burke,
of Bismarck; Mayor Ames, of
Mayville and State Supt. Stock.
we'll delivered addresses. A
flag was presented to the public
school by the State Department
of N. OAK, w. r. c.; Miss
Rettie Cooch, of Lisbon, MAX
ing the presentation speech.
Election of officers was held
for the coming year and among
the number the following
ladies from this city were elect
ed. Mrs. Melissa Nelson,
chaplain; Mrs. Lillian Hartwell,
delegate and Mrs. Lizzie JOS
selyn, alternate at large. The
next meeting will be held at
Valley City, N. Oak.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-06-20
IN BANKRUPTCY.

A meeting of creditors in the
case Of Rustad & Kressef of
Kindred, recently declared
bankrupts by Judge Atnidon.
Geo. A. Wallace. of Wahpeton,
was elected trustee in bank
ruptcy. Messrs. Rustad and
Kresse offered a settlement
with creditors upon a basis of
payment of 80 cents upon the
dollar Of Indebtedness, which
was taken under consideration.
Among the creditors are q
number of farmers in Richland
county and elsewhere. repre-
sented by Judge w. S. Lauder,
of Wahpeton, the Merchants
National Bank. of Fargo, repre-
sented by Attorneys STAN
baugh and Hardy, of Fargo,
and a number of non resident
creditors, repres n ted by
Messrs. Pierce & Tenneson and
Messrs. Glassford & Lacey,
of Fargo.-Fargo Call.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-06-20
MAYOR JOHN SON DEAD,

Mavor Ia Johnson, of Fargo,
died last Friday morning, Of
Brights' disease. He held the
position of mayor of that city
tour times and was universally
loved and respected by the ell
tire population of Fargo. The
last solemn and impressive
services We're held Sunday
afternoon from the family re-
sidence, Rev. DIR. II. A. Beard,
of the Congregational church,
officiating. The remains were
viewed by hundreds of friends,
all wishing to take farewell
look at him who had so nlanv
times been honored by the city
aud who had done his duty
aud held the trusted position
faithfully and honorably. The
remains were shipped to
Marine Mills, Mimi, for inter-
nent.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-06-20
DECLAMAT0RY CONTEST.

The declamatory contest,
held at the State Science
school last Wednesday even
ing, vas we'll attended and all
the declamat,ons were excep-
,ionally good. The following g
contestants took part, Lillian
Brothers, Isabelle Schuler,
Anna Bauer, Mary McCarty,
Wilbur Mcintyre, Geo. Reeder
and Victor Baunhoefener;
Miss Brothers won first
place and Miss Schuler won
second place. On Thursday
evening, Congressman Mar
shall delivered a very interest
ing address. his subject being,
"Denatured Alcohol" A large
crowd was in attendance.
Braun's orchestra delivered
two selections. which were
very much enjoyed.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-06-20
PROCTOR

Miss Lillian Miller, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller,
and L. S. Proctor, of Brecken-
ridge, were married Tuesday
at IL a. NJ, at the home of the
brides parents on Fourth
street. The wedding was to
have taken place on Wednes-
day evening and arrangements
were about completed for the
affair, when the groom was
taken very ill with an attack of
typhoid fever and it was decid-
ed to have the marriage take
place Immediately. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev.
Father Ridder. The bride was
beautifully attired in dainty
bridal dress of embroidered
white nainsook with lace trim
ming and the bridesmaid, Miss
Jennie Miller, wore dress of
white lawn lace trimmed and
pink sash. Clyde Milton was
best man. The rooms we're
beautifully decor ated with an
abundance of flowers artistical-
ly arranged. Only the relatives
and few friends were present
and in the afternoon Mr.. Proc
tor was taken to st. Francis
Hospital for treatment. The
bride is very highly esteemed
young lady, who has hosts of
friends, and the groom is a
popular engineer on the Great
Northern railway. The best
wishes of their many friends are
extended to them for a bright
aud happy married life and all
unite in wishing Mr.. Proctor a
speedy recovery.