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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Interest on State Funds

The policy that Alabama follows of depositing state money in banks and receiving from it's use no interest is a policy that New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Wis consin, Missouri and North Dakota do not follow. The states named turn the interest received into the state treasury. In this way New York was benefited las. year to the extent of $S7,2S8; Pennsylvania obtained in that way $79,005, and Missouri had $77 ,266 interest money to spend for public purposes.
 There is no reason why interest on state money deposited in banks should not be paid into the treasury of the state. The banks cannot be compelled to accept state deposits, and if they do accept them, interest on them should be turned into the treasury. Fifteen states earn money In this way and Alabama should be- come No. 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

New York, November 6.-Following an extended conference in the library of J. r. Morgan, in which prominent New York bankers participated, including the heads of the various trust companies of the city and the officers of the Trust CnWnanv of America, and of the Lincoln Trust com pany. an important statement Wns issueo, showing a final settlement of the difficult ties that have disturbed local financial conditions. The statement follows
 "The committee of the trust companies of New York city has had the assets of the Trust Company of America and the Lincoln Trust company examined by eX- perts. who report that in their judgment on the present basis of values the assets of each company are sufficient to pay it's depostors in full.
 'lt has been arranged that a majority of the stock of each company shall be placed under the control of a committee composed of MT. King. president of the Union Trust company; MT. Sheldon. pres ident of the United States Trust com pany; Mir. Marston. president of the Far mers Loan and Trust company; Mir. Waterbury, president of the Manhattan Trust company; MT Castles, president of the Guarantee Trust company, and MT. Walker, president of the Central Trust company. who will act in an advisory ca- pacity and make necessary arrangements to enable both companies to proceed with their business. EDW. KING,
 Chairman Com. of Trust Companies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Aiabama's Coke Industry

Once upon time Alabama ranked next to Pennsylvania in coke produc- tion. West Virginia and Alabama were close rivals many years, each seeking to hold second position in the list of coke-making states. Down to 1905 Alabama led West Virginia, but in that year the latter gained in production largely and second place Is now held by that state securely and Alabama has no present chance of securing lost ground. West Virginia had at the end of last year 19,714 ovens, and their output last year was 3,713,514 short tons of coke valued at $S,192,956. At the end of the year 1906 there were 353 ovens in course of construction in West Virginia.
 In Alabama there were last year 46 coke-making establishments pos sessing 9371 ovens. At the end of the year 160 ovens were being built The production of the ovens in this district last year was 3,034,5O1 short tons of coke, valued at $S,477 ,S9a. Last year 5,1S4,5 ,597 tons of coal were burned into coke in this district
 It is difficult to account for the greater production in this district per oven. but it seems to be due to the greater use here of mine-run coal and of washed coal. Not much coal Is washed in West Virginia. while in this district about two-thirds of all coal that is put in the ovens is first passed through washers.
 If Alabama had one-third more ovens she would surpass West Virginia pro- duction, thereby regaining her old place next to Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Statue to Senator Morgan

The friends of Senator Morgan should reintroduce at the extra session the bill that failed in the last hours of the second session to pass the House. It had passed the Senate without dissent, and 1t would have commanded like vote in the House if it had been called up at the proper time instead of being left to the hurry and confusion of the closing hours of the session.
 The vacant niche at the capital where Senator Morgan spont 90 active and eminently usefu' years should be filled with a statue to his memory. Alabama should do this in justice to herself and as an incentive to other men to spend their lives in the public service as unselfshly and as nobly as John Tyler Morgan did This legislature should take steps to erect a suitable statue to the lamented senator. The money is in the treasury, and the people desire to see enough of it expended to put in marble lasting memorial of the great senator who stood for them a generation in the Senate chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

less than two years, possibly three. All the development that the Tennes- see plant is capable of in the direction of open-hearth rails and open-hearth billets will be utilized by the Steel corporation whether the times be good or the reverse. There is, therefore, no reason for thinking there will be discrimination against this district in favor of any other district. The Steel corporation is in the iron and steel trade to earn dividends. It will make money here and here will be steady expansion.
 The corporation acquires control of six stacks at Ensley, five at Bessemer, one in this city, one at Oxmoor and three at South Pittsburg, Tenn.--16 all told out of 31 in operation in this district on November 1. If to these there should be added in the future lhC LII Ce SIdCho Ol Ilc fNSpuDllS COul- pany at East Thomas, the Steel cor poration would have 19 stacks, and it would be able to turn out about l. O00,0 ,000 tons of pig iron year, leay- ing a pro6uct ction of S00,O00 or 900 900 tons to the independent stacks. It will thus be seen that the Steel corpora tion does not, therefore, become an overpowering monopolst in this dis trict by reason of the purchased con- trol of the Tennessee company even If in the future the steel concern should purchase the Republic com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Great Organization.

Our show has had a great season. said James J. Brady, the veteran representa- tive of Ringing Brothers. We come to Birmingham Saturday. We are in Jack son, Tenn, Monday, and we close the sea- son in Fulton, Ky, Tuesday. From Full ton the show proceeds to Baraboo, Wis, where We have our permanent winter quarters.
 "The Ringing Brothers have the largest circus organization in the world. They own the Barnum & Bailey shows and many other great aggregations To give an idea of the extent of the show that comes here Saturday. S5 cars are required to haul it. 1200 people are on the pay rolls and over 5000 full meals are served every day on the grounds. A hotel is doing pretty well when it serves 120o meals in a day. It makes everything in the kitchen rush and hum. Our meals are prepared and set on the tables without the least confusion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Lawyers Are Poor Writers.

''The lawyers in Jefferson county should be taught how to write their names legi- bly," remarked a man last night. l have just read a petition which had the names of many lawyers in the county signed to it, and my personal opinion as to what l think of the ragged appearance of those signatures is entirely too sul- phurous for public print. l have often heard of writing which resembled hen scratches, but these looked like moving picture views of summer lightning, with films badly blurred. In polite vernacu- lar l would say they were the result Of a pen and ink brainstorm. Those sigma lures were the limit. l am going to peti- tion the board of revenue to furnish each lawyer in the county with a copy book. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
ISLE OF BEAUTY, FARE THE
 WE'LL

By Thomas Hayens Bayly. Shades of ming, close not 0 CT us
 Leave our lonely bark while. Morn, alas will not restore us
 Wonder dim and distant isle. Still my fancy can discover
 Sunny spots where friends may dweh' Darker shadows round us hover; Isle of Beauty, fare thee we'll Tis the hour when happy faces
 Smile around the taper's light, Who will fill our vacant places,
 Who will sing our songs, tonight! Through the mist that floats above us Faintly sounds the vesper bell, Like a voice from those who love us,
 Breathing fondly, Fare thee we'll When the waves are round me breaking. As l pace the deck alone, And my eye is vainly seeking
 Some green leaf to rest upon, When on that dear land I ponder
 Where my old companions dwell, Absence makes the heart grow fondsri Isle of Beauty, fare thee we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
NO ARRANGEMENTS
 F TRAFFIC IS GOOD

While rumors were floating around yes terday to the effect that the wages of the employees of the Southern railway would be cut 10 per cent, and that the conductors and firemen were threatening a strike, J. M. Richie, manager of the western division, who spent the day in Birming- ham. appeared most optimistic.
 "Condtions at this time,' declared the manager, are normal. As long as busi- ness continues good there will be no further retrenchment on the part of the Southern. However, the future is pro- blematic and in case there is an abrupt decrease in business certain retrench- ments will be necessary
 MT. Richie had just attended meeting of Southern officials in Washington, and what he said was authoritative. He ap- peared most optimistic in the face of the financial stress under which the country is laboring. He intimated that the posi- tion of the Southern was identical with all other railroads and businesses-that is, as long as business was good, no re- trenchment was necessary.
 In reference to the reports and rumors to the effect that the Southern was on the verge of bankruptcy and of going into the hands of receivers. MT. Richie stated that he was in a position to know and that financially, the Southern was all right. He will remain in Birmingham throughout the day.
 No official confirmation of the rumor that the wages of the employees would be decreased could be obtained. The rumor was based on press dispatch from Washington, in which it was stated that the Southern took this course rather than decrease the working force. The reported reduction is 10 per cent, and means too, the adoption or inauguration of a nine hour day schedule.
 This press dispatch was accompanied by second to the effect that the eonduc tors and engineers of the Southern were on the verge of a strike for higher wages. It was stated that the company, inasmuch as an increase was given last year. was of the opinion that the men should be contented until the money mar ket was again normal.
 "As long as business remains good,' de- clared General Manager Richie, there will be no further retrenchment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
About Persons.

Prem M. Blackmon, senator from Cal houn county, arrived at the Florence last night, and immediately retired. He intimated his regret at having to return to Montgomery for an extra session of the legislature.
 Harry C. Gunnells, superintendent of education, was registered yesterday at the Hotel ETilman Major Gunnells is a frequent visitor to Birmingham, his duties causing him to canvass every cor ner of the state several times a year.
 Oscar w. Underwood, congressman from the Ninth district, returned to Birming- ham yesterday from Hot Springs, where he has been spending a vacation against the arduous session of Congress. The Congressman will introduce a bill at the next session of Congress taxing na- tonal banks in proportion to their de- posits. which tax shall be accumulated in the treasury for the reimbursement of depositors in case of financial distress. This would make it impossible for de- positors to lose, and would obvitate the danger of there ever occurring run. He introduced a similar bill last session, but
 it was not favorably reported
 Dr. John G. Smith of Bankston, Fay cite county, spent yesterday in the city. He reports the farmers in fine shape, all though they are holding cotton for higher prices. He is one who expects financial conditions to return to the normal with in the next few days. He reports that Fayette went Overwhelmingly for prohi- bition, that the -prohibitionists were so few that they were shamed away from the polls.
 E. J. Cook, secretary of the state execu- tive committee of the Farmers union. stated that cotton in Texas, at the pres ent prices. was not for sale. "The farm CTS are holding their cotton, and are able to do so because the banks of Galveston are lending 80 per bale. l be- ieve. too, that unless financial condi- tions soon become normal, the farmers will own and operate banks of their own. We have monopoly of the cotton crop, and We should show business ability in dsposing of it equal 10 that of other men in parting with their goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Delaware Half and Half.

Wilmington, Del. November 1.-The vic tory in the license and the no-license fights decided In this state today was about equally divided between the ilGuor forces and the ant-license party. The sex, and the liquor party won Whining ton and rural Newcastle county. Kent county went dry by 15O0 majority and Sussex went dry by majority of 2000. Wilmington. which comprised in itself one of the four districts into which the state had been divided, gave a majority of 42s6 for the liquor forces. The cleo tion was the most exciting ever held in Delaware The number of votes ca St was larger than at any state or p.esi- dential election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
COLLEGE MEN TO
 BE HERE THIS WEEK

The Southern Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Southern
 States is to hold it's annual meeting here Thursday and Friday of this week. The
 meeting was to have been held in Athens, Ga, but the hotel accommodations in that town were pre-empted for Thursday and
 Friday of this week and it was thought
 best to change the place of meeting. c. B. Wallace, principal of the Univer- sity School of Nashville, is president and J. II. Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt university, is secretary of the association, and it's membership includes practically every college and preparatory school in the south The sessions will be held
 in the High school auditorium, although
 the Hotel Hillman will be headquarters for the convention and the first meeting will be sheld there Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 The programme for the first day will be given up almost entirely to the con sideration of High School Progress in Southern States" Reports of recent legis- lation will be made by number of pro- fessors of education from various states,
 and special papers will be presented on
 vital points by Prof. Bruce R. Payne
 of the University of Virginia, and Prof. 1 F. P. ClaXton of the University of Ten
 nessee. Thursday evening will be given up to the address of President c. B. Wal lace, principal of the University school, Nashville Tenn.
 The session Friday morning will be de- voted to two important topics-one q study of the entrance requirements of colleges and universities belonging tc the association and the other study of
 the work of southern preparatory schools, by Prof. r. w. Moore of Vanderbilt
 university. These two papers will be in a way supplementary of each other and both look to the change in the bylaws of the association affecting an elevation of standards Another paper will be read l by Prof F.. C. Brooks of Trinity college, on Problems of Southern Colleges A trolley ride is planned for Friday after noon.
 1 A meeting of the executive committee l was held at the Hotel IIillihan last even 1 ing and several applications for mem l bership were considered The sessions will be open to the public and every one l is invited to attend and take part in the 1 proceedings.
 This will be the 18th annual meeting
 of the association and each year finds | it's influence become greater. The sub | jects to be discussed at this meeting are | of importance to the colleges of the
 south and their discussion it is believed will be productive of much good. The local committee on entertainment l is composed of Dr. J. II. Phillips, su- 1 perintendent of public schools; President 1 Mccoy of the Birmingham college, and President Montague of Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
EXPLAINED.

Who's to blame for all this trouble, All this furry and this panic? Making life's dull cares redouble,
 Driving nervous people frantic? Who has brought this great upheaval On the heads of honest toilers. Worriments that are coeyal
 With the bruisers and turmoilers? Who passed high finance a lemon, Hurting bulls and bears severely? Is it man or beast or demon?
 Give us information clearly Comes an answer from a fellow
 By the dark. Plutonian shore: Wall Street showed a streak of yellow Simply that and nothing more!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
STEPS TOWARD
 FUTURE PEACE
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 ference a form of organization and pro ceedure for such court which will always stand forth as great intel lectual accomplishment. The confer ence, however, could not select the judges, as this was not clearly in their competence and it was therefore left to the various countries to proceed through diplomatic channels to select a bench of judges composed of men of the highest ability and integrity
 While the rules governing war on land had been pretty we'll codified and reorganized internationally no such ac- ton had previously been taken re- garding naval warfare. Much labor was expended in the conference just closed in the adoption of series of rules and duties of belligerents and neutrals. These rules will go far in the future 1t is believed, toward pre- venting third parties from being drawn into war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Marriaoe Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Alex c. Birch of Birmingham to Miss George Weatherly.
 Will Hickson of Pratt City to Mrs. Maude Gill.
 Elder Jolly of Morris to Miss Hester Wallace.
 Walter B. Rowe of Ensley to Miss Fannie Stith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Hiquins Is Safe.

Providence, R. l., November 6-With 37 of the 157 voting district in the state to be heard from, at 1 a. m. Gov. James H. Higgins. the democratic candidate for reelection, is leading his republican op- ponent Lieut.. Gov. Charles Jackson. by less than 1000 votes. There are three cities and two large towns yet to be heard from, and as these are known to be Hlg- gins strongholds, it is thought that the present governor will be reelected by a plurality of about 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Strike "Suspended."

Chicago, November 5-A secret vote of striking telegraphers tonight re- suited in a decision to recommend to the national executive board that the strike be Suspended" The executive committee will hold meeting to- morrow morning and act upon the recommends tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
WESTON TWENTY-FIVE MILES
 AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

Great Harrington, November 5.-Ed- ward Payson Weston, who left Tor rington this morning on his walk to Chi cago from Portland, Maine, rested here for more than two hours this evening and at o'clock continued on his way. He expected to reach Chatham. N. Y., some time after midnight and stop there. Wes- ton arrived in Great Harrington at 5:D this evening, 20 miles ahead of his sched-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Givinu Satisfaction,

"The local circulating medium, in place of money, is giving satisfaction as a rule and so soon as the public becomes little more used to it there will be scarce ly a complaint" said a Third avenue mer- chant
 Some heartless sharks and shisters have taken advantage of ignorant people and shaved checks at usurious rates This practice has been severely con demned and will soon come to an end"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Returns From Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, November 5.-The dem- ocratic state ticket, headed by E. F.. Noel for governor, was elected today Only a small vote was cast. The other officers include Luther Manship. lieu tenant governor; E. J. Smith. auditor G. R. Edwards. treasurer; J. w. Power, secret;Sy of state T. NJ. Henry, insur- ance commissioners R. V. Fletcher. attor- ney general. and H. F.. Blakeslee, com missioner of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Anti-Mormon Party Wins.

Salt Lake City, Utah. November 5-Mu nicipal candidates Of the American (anti- Mormon) party will have the largest plu- ralty even given in this city. Bruns- ford. for mayor. will have from TOGO to 10, GOO plurality over Hummer, republican. and Morriss, democrat, whose strength is very evenly divided. The Americans will control the council. They have been in power for the past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 A girl is never unwilling to be kissed un- less slfe wants you to.
 What makes people indignant over scan- dal about them is to have it true.
 There is hardly anything will cause a woman more misery than not to spoil her children.
 A girl likes to have her mother warn her against a man So she will know he Is interesting.
 The most exciting time a woman evef has in her life is opening a telegram she doesn't expect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
""I jIu Morrison Arrested.

F. G. Morrison, familiarity known over the county as "Lil," was arrested on a federal warrant yesterday morning and placed in the county jail on a charge of violating the revenue law. Morrison is q brother of Mrs. Edith Allen. who shot and killed James II. Clonts at Avon dale Monday night When he heard of his sisters arrest yesterday he visited her at the jail. Chief Deputy Lucien c. Brown ordered him arrested on the fed eral warrant. He was released on bond las night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
RepubIicans Win.

Omaha, Neb., November 5.-H. B. Reese, republican candidate for the supreme court iudgeship. the most important state office to be voted on, carried this Doug las) county by 5000 and is undoubtedly elected, with IT. T. Clarke for railway commissioner. who had little opposition. The victories seem to be largely with the republican candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
MANY SURPRISES OCCUR
 IN STATE ELECTIONS
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 New York Does Riqht Thina.

NSW IOIN ooCS TllHUl HIH8H
 New York, November 6.-What inter- est there was in yesterdays apathetic election was over the result of the re- publican and independence league fusion in New York county; the show ing made by the indepepdance league in it's fight alone against the identical tickets of the republicans and demo- crats for associate justices of the court of appeals; and the makeup of the next state assembly.
 Fusion failed in New York county the straight democratic ticket being elected with majorities from 30000 to 35, 900.
 Thomas r. Foley, democratic candi- date for sh heriff, defeated MaXmiian F. Ihmsen, an independence league repre- sentative on the fusion ticket.
 Chairman Parsons of the republican county committee. who was credited with having arranged the fusion, ex- pressed surprise at the result and placed the responsibility on the dnan- cial situation and repeaters. Leaders of the independence league speaking of the fusion result regarded the defeat as due to fraud
 there are returns at hand from the counties of Jefferson Uouisvilie), kei- ton and Campbell which indicate with certainty that the republican majorities in the three will total $500 for the head of the republican state ticket.
 lhe counties yet to be heard from practically balance each other and the election of the republican ticket Is con- ceded by a majority of the democratfc leaders the late returns indicating landslide that wiped out the FLOOD ma jority for Beckham in 1903.