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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
BRYCE AT WHITE HOUSE
FORMALLY PRESENTED TO PRES.
IpENT BY SECRETARY ROOT.
Brings Greetings From King Edward,
Receiving Presidents Well
Wishes IN Return.

Washington James Bryce. Rmbas
sador from England. was formally pre-
sented 10 President Roosevelt by Sec
retary Root.
Ambassador Bryce made short adj
dress regarding his appointment, IN
which he said King Edward wanted
he present cordial relations between
England and the Unitea states
strengthened.
MIR. Bryee's Remarks.
Said Mr. Bryce:
NO one cen be more sensible than
am of the responsibility which such
a commission imposes. and however
unequal to so great a task may feel
myself to be. II shall be my constant
effort TO discharge II in the spirit
which his majesty indicated to me,
and in which my three last predeces-
sors. all distinguished men, and true
friends to the United States. sought to
fulfill their duties
1t has been my good fortune to
have been frequently in this country
as a private traveller and student OF
It's Institutions. 10 have been received
in II with unfailing kindness. and to
have learned not only 10 admire the
untiring energy and the intellectual ar
dor OF its inhabitants. but also TO ap-
preciate their devotion to the cause Of
moral and social progress. and their
passionate desire 10 make the lives Of
the people worthy OF the material
blessings which providence has be-
slowed with so bountiful a hand.
II may perhaps be permitted 10 add
that, in expressing my sincere respect
for you personally. am expressing
the sentiments of my sovereign and of
his subjects generally"
The Presidents Reply.
The president .esponed as follows
The excellent relations which have
so long existed between the govern
ments OF the United States and OF
Great Britain offer a conspicuous as
surance that in the fuhllment of the
important missions with, which YOU
are charged. you will find agreeable
the task Of contributing 10 the main
tenance and strengthening OF these re.
lations. The responsibility which
rests upon you in this regard rests no
less upon the officers Of this govern
ment with whom YOU viii have inter
course
The aims OF the Anglo Saxon race
wherever established throughout the
world. are akin to the furtherance Of
the great principle Of representative
government. and of that community Of
material interests whereby the most
complete stability. individual develop
ment and national prosperity may be
achieved. II coming among us Won but
transfer your life work 70 new fields OF
practical opportunities like those for
which you have labored earnestly and
honorably through a useful lifetime
and trust the continuance OF your ef
forts in the mission to which you are
called will be as congenial to YOU as
they are acceptable 10 us
For yourself. | beg you to convey
70 your honored sovereign my cordial
wishes for your personal welfare. and
for the prosperity OF his country and
people
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
creeds Clash: Church Shut.

Evansyille.-The Cumberland Pres
byterians at Ownersville have nailed
up the doors Of the church to prevent
the rival body Of Presbyterians wor
Shipping there. Both denominations re
fuse to unite and claim the church. A
clash is expected
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
Sold Land Worth Millions for s2so7

Fort Wayne. - AbF'ractors here
claim James Woolcott, half
breed Indian of Toledo, who claims IL.
he 10 property in the center OF For
Wayne. sold the land in 1926 for 1850
IL is now worth so,0OOo0o
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
Honduras Stronghold Taken.

Managua. Nicaragua-Sa Marcos
de Colon. well-fortiied Hondurar
town. which was defended by Solo
mon Ordonez. the Honduran minister
OF war. at the head OF strong army
was captured by Nicaraguan forces al
4 o'clock Monday afternoon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
Blind Tioers Quit Business.

South Bend.-Thirty-nine bottling
houses and blind tigers" have been
obliged TO cease buelness because OF
the blind tiger law The Elks and
indiana clubs. which have maintained
bars, are also affected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
sANTo DOMINGO TREATY.
Ratified by Senate With One Vote &c
Spare.

Washington.-By vote OF 43 10 10
the senate ratified the Santo Domingo
treaty This was one more vote If
the affirmative than was required
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
Headache Medicine Kills Woman.

Richmond. Miss Mary ]. Reid died
from an overdose of headache medi.
cine The young woman was well
known in local society.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-03-01
Investigate Italian psdrone sv,,.u

Washlngton-A thorough investiga
ton Is to be made by the immigration
bureau OF the alleged italian padrone
system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
McArthur's Statement.

New York, January 2s.-A. r. MeAr- thur, of the MeArthur-G Gillespie company, whose bid for completing the Panama canal was next to the lowest issued the following statement today in behalf of that company:
 '"The four contracting firms who or ganized the McArthur-Gillesple company have declined all suggestions looking to- ward a combination with any other bid der. They have devoted months to a careful study of the work and to a can vass of the best contracting firms in the country, and their bid was based on their deliberate conclusions us to the percent age for which the work could be safely undertaken by conservative and compe- tent contractors, organized in accordance with the requirements of the Isthmian commission. They are unwilling to entertain any plan for undertaking the work at a percentage so low that adequate personal attention to the work would be impossible, and ultimate failure in their opinion most probable. As the only bidders who qualified under the specifications, they acquesced in the suggestion that an op- portunlty be given MT. Oliver to form a new association of contractors with the required capital despite the fact that he had entirely failed to qualify as bid der, both by reason of his failure to show the necessary pecuniary responsibility and by reason of the. governments defi- nite rejection of his co-bidder, MT Bangs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
IS BUSY BUILDING
 HOUSES FOR MEN Ensley EmpIoveS Are Scattered
 All Over Town INFLOW IN INCREASING Ensley Fans Are Pleased With the An nouncement That They Will Be
 Specially Favored By the
 Baseball Association.
INFLOW IN INCREASING

Ersley. January 8.-fSpeeial) )-The Tennessee company is preparing to put the steel plant quarters in good shape. In addition to the building of some 10 or 50 new houses, all of the old buildings will be repaired and much attention will be given to improving the sanitary con- ditions.
 It is understood that fences will be built around many of the houses, in order that the tenants who so desire can have their own garden.
 At the rate the foreign labor is being brought in it is very evident that some permanent quarters will have to be ar ranged for them, for they are now being placed over stores in the heart of the city and, in fact, in any place that can be rented and put in condition to house them; and as they seem well pleased with the class of work here they will in a short time want separate houses to live in and yet have neighbors of their own nationality next door to them.
 The rail mill will resume operation to- morrow morning. having ben shut down since Saturday, having the housings on the three rolls in this department lined up.
 The blooming mill has continued roll ing blooms during the rail mills shut down, and with the rolls in first class shape when they start up tomorrow morning this department will no doubt break some records
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
Personal and General.

Miss Amy Wilson of Montgomery is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Edgar Taylor.
 MT. Brantley Russell of Eufaula is vis- iting his brother MT. H. c. Russell, on Avenue E.
 MT, Dennis A. Echols leaves tonight for Chicago, where he will spend about three months attending lectures on embalminS
 MT. R. T. Mcleod is suffering from q severe attack of la grippe.
 MT. F. l.. Sawyer Is again quite sick after having been able to be at his duties only a few days from a recent conva- lescence.
 Miss May Tickle is quite sick at her home in Wylam.
 The committee appointed by the board feducation to secure teachers for the Tuxedo school will meet at the mayor 2 office tomorrow evening at 7.S0, when they will present the names of several applicants, and the new teachers will be selected.
 Walter McGhee. an escape from the Bessemer chaingang, having been con- victed there of burglary, was caught by Officer John Wren today on Seventeenth street and the Bessemer authorities not1- fled.
 MT. l.. K. Wilson has resigned his posi- tion with the clerical force of the foun- dry department of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to accept d more lucrative one with the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
IN THE SENATE

Washington, January 2s.-Senator Bev- eridge occupied the attention of the Sen ate throughout the day with a continual tion of his argument in behalf of his child labor bill. He had but reached the legal and constitutional phases of the question after speaking for more than four hours, and arrangement was made whereby he will conclude tomorrow.
 In taking the position that Congress could exercise any restraint it saw fit on interstate commerce, Mir. Beverdge met a fusilade of questions by his col leagues. and his progress in argument was slow, While he said the power on regulation was absolute, he maintained that the question of policy would always restrain any hurtful regulations.
 The Senate adopted resolution direct ing the interstate commerce commission to report as to the position in it's emplay held by c. s. Hanks, who recently stated before the Boston chamber of commerce that railroad rates could be reduced iU per cent without impairing dividends The resolution asks for the facts on which this statement was based.
 Both houses today adopted a joint reso- lution continuing the joint postal commits sion until It's affairs can be wound up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29

that he could not compete with 1t here"
 On the question of remedies the re- port makes these observations:
 Pipe Line Monopoly.
 More than anything else the pipe line has contributed to the Standard oil mo- nopoly and It's supremacy must be con- tiuued until its rivals enjoy the same transportation facilities. The amended act to regulate commerce makes the existing pipe lines common carriers, sub ject to that act, and the power to pre- scribe just and reasonable rates regula- tions and practices. after complaint and hearing is conferred upon the commis- sion. But the pipe line tariffs filed with the commission are alleged to be of no actual advantage to the independent op- orators. The commission can only act upon these schedules after complaint has been made, challenging specific rates regulations or practices. Some complaints are now pending. How far the amend- ed act will prove adequate to the correc- ton of such injustice as now exists in respect to this traffic, remains to be seen.
 Since the past petroleum rates have not always been established to promote, but often to check traffic. and the tar ifs are more or less permeated with dis crlminations in favor of the Standard Oil company, having been built up during SerleS or years Tn that VleW, IL may us that this discrimination will never be eliminated by any process of complaint against a specific rate or practice. Judg- ing by the past, determinations as to this tariff may arise more frequently than those now existing can be routed by that method As to no other important traffic Is there an approach to the mo- nopoly of the Standard oil in that of oil Under these conditions 1t may be- come necessary to the uprooting of es- tablished wrongs and the prevention of others, that the government shall fix in the first instance the rates and regula- tions for the transportation of this traffic. This method has been adopted by the legislature of one state. It yprob- ably will be found necessary to disasso- ciate in the case of oil. as fin that of other commodities. the function of Gans- portation of that of production and dis tribution What other remedies in addi- ton to those already provided it may be necessary to prescribe can be better de- termined in the near future by the result of experience in administering the pres- ent law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, January 2S.-Twenty bills relating to the District of Columbia were passed today In the House, this being District Day" under House rules.
 A joint resolution was passed granting permission to the secretary of war to sell during the next three months to citizens of Montana, at actual cost to the United States at the place of sale, limited 'amounts of hay, straw and grain for domestic uses from the stock provided for the use of the garrison at Fort As sinniboine, Mont
 Representative Dixon, senator elect from Montana, explained that there were 20,000 head of cattle in the vicinity of Assinniboine threatened with starvation by reason of the blizzard now raging, and In dire need of hay, straw and grain.
 At 5:10 D. m. the House adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
WlLNER L. MOORE, President FRANK Ol
 MILES M. DAWSON, Consulting A,

generally contain guaranty to the road that the cost of fabrication shall not ex- ceed a certain sum per mile or engine mile and provide for oil inspectors ap- pointed by the oil company to supervise the use of the oil The Galena company is rarely called upon to pay anything un- der the guaranty, and the prices oo- tained by the oil company are extrava- gantly high. Oils of the same grade could be bought in the open market for about one-half the Galena company prices
 The report severely arraigns the Stan dard's methods of competition. On this point 1t says in part:
 "The Standard has repeatedly, after be- coming the owner of a competing com pany continued to operate 1t under the old name, carrying the idea to the public that the company was still independent and competing with the Standard It has used such purchased or independent ly organized companies to kill off compe- titors by such companies reducing prices.
 Fake Concerns.
 The operation of such fake independent concerns has been one of it's most ef- feetive means of destroying competition. The Standard has habitually reduced the price against it's competitor in a partlcu- lar locality while maintaining it's prices at other places. When competition was destroyed 1t advanced or restored Tor mer prices
 The Standard has sold different grades of oil at different prices from the >~>ls barrel It has paid employees Of independ- ent oil companies for information as to the business of the competitors, and has paid employees of industrial companies 10 secure the adoption of it's oil in prefer ence to that of it's competitors. It has followed every barrel of independent oil to its destination. Its agents are in- structed to secure customers at any sac- rifce. It has tempered with the oil in- spectors in different states The laws O. several states concerning the inspection of oil are slngularly defective, and this has been turned to profit by the Stan dard.
 "The commissions only knowledge of the competitive methods of the Standard oil company is obtained from evidence taken under oath in this investigation. The Standard was given permission to explain or rebutt the facts The evidence if true demonstrates that the competitive methods of the company in the past have been unfair and even disreputable. It's motto has been the destruction of com petition at any cost, and this policy has been pursued without much reference to decency or conscience and it is significant that the larger Independent refiners sell the greater part of their product in for eign countries One independent conl- pany officer testified that 75 per cent of his produce went abroad, and said that he could compete with the Standard in Germany where it's methods as followed in this country would not betolerated, put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
PersonaI and General.

MT. W. II. Barnard has sold his livery and undertaking business to MT. John Lowry of Archadelphia, who will take charge at once.
 MT. Barnard will engage in the real es- tate business and his many friends pre- dict his success in his new venture.
 MT. John Lowry is well known here. and Is welcomed by the business men of the town, who wish him much sue- cess.
 Miss Idene Key has been quite sick this week from an attack of la grippe.
 Dr. R. r. Bovelady returned to Mont gomery today, after spending sunday with his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
OLIVER WILL GET ASSOCIATES TO SUIT
NOTIFIES TAFT THAT HE, WITH RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTORS, WILL HAVE PANAMA CONTRACT READY IN TEN DAYS.

Washington, January zS.-William J. Oliver of Knoxville, Tenn, who was the lowest bidder in connection with the contract for the completion of the Pan anna canal, today notified Secretary Taft that he would complete his contract with In the ten days allowed him He assured the Secretary that he was about to as- sociate with himself one or more respon- sible contractors whom he was satisfied beforehand would be satisfactory to the Secretary and President.
 In speaking of the matter today Sec retary Taft said that the contract would surely be given to MT. Oliver if, as stated, the parties he intends associating with him prove their responsibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
BROKERS INDICTED.
Grand Jury Charges Violation of Anti
 Bucket Shop Law.

grand jury today returned indictments against the managers and employees of the Board of Trade, the Commercial Ex- change and the brokerage offices of c. N. Anderson, charging them with viola tion of the Boykin anti-bucketshop law Those indicted are Holland Curran, John Curran, Albert Curran, Gus Eschor, T. M. Hamilton, Sr., E. Danny, Edward Whittlesey, Louis Huffaker. Harry An derson and c. N. Anderson. the same men who were indicted a few weeks ago charged with running gaming houses and who were out under bonds They were required to give additional bonds of S10OC each today to answer for the new in dlctments charging them with selling fu- lures on margins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
PRATT CITY WILL
 SEE GAME TONIGHT
RAsKETRALL CONTEST HAS BEEN MOVED UP TWO DAYs-BAR- NARD SELLS OUT LIVERY AND UNDERTAKING BUSINESS.

Pratt City January 2s.-(special9-The basketball game which was announced for Thursday night, will be played to- night and good game is expected.
 A gallery is being constructed in the athletic hall in order to more comfort ably seat the large crowd that Is now nanifesting such an interest in the games that are being had about every two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
COMPLAINT MADE
 ON FREIGHT RATES
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Look Into Charges of Discrlmlna-
 tion of Macon, Ga., Dealer.

Macon, Ga, January 2S.-Interstate Commerce Commissioners Judson Glenn ents and James Harlan, are holding a session in this city to consider the com plaint filed by J. J. WaXelbaum, whole sale dealer in fruits and vegetables, against railroad companies In this state, alleging discrimination in freight rates. Other cases involving wholesale grocery firms in this and other Georgia cities and also one or two large lumber mills, will be heard by the commission. The commissioners will leave here Saturda y or Sunday for Little Rock, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
4721 Carloads Bananas.

New Orleans, January 2S.-Figures in- dicating the size of the banana trade be- tween this country and Central America were received here today in the annual statement of the Honduras Interoeeanic railway. This road. which transports the bulk of the Honduras bananas to Puerto Cortez for shipment, carried 2.277 POT punches, requiring 209 steamer loads, to New York. Mobile and New Orleans, to bring the bananas to this country. These hananas represented 472l carloads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
For EnsIey Baseball Fans.

The base ball enthusiasts will be glad 10 learn that while the ball grounds will not be at Fairview this year. as they had hoped, the Ensley fans will be able to attend the games in Birmingham for the same amount that it would cost them were the games to be played at Fair view
 In other words. President R. H. Baugh, of the Birmingham Baseball association, has agreed to arrange it so that one can go from Ensley and be admitted to the grand stand and return for 60 cents, thus putting them on an equal basis with Bir mingham fans, whereas heretofore it has cost them 70 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
CAPITALIST CHOKES
 HIMSELF TO DEATH
c. w. Schulte of Memphis Commits Suicide in Battle Creek Sanitarium.
 Wife Finds Body.

Battle Creek. Mich, January 2S.- Charles w. Schulte. aged @, a capitalist and banker of Memphis. Tenn, com mitted suicide here today at the Bat tie Creek sanitarium, where he was be- ing treated for nervous trouble
 His wife discovered his body in bath room, shawl strap around his neck, showing that he had choked himself to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
Postal Commission.

Washington. January 2.-In the house today joint resolution was passed con- tinuing the joint postal commission of congress until the termination of the present session. for the purpose of com pleting the preparation, printing and publication of the records hearing of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
clnclnnatiana at steeI PIant.

More than a hundred of the delegates from Cincinnati to the recent Retail Gro- cers convention in Dallas, Tex, were shown through the steel works this after. noon, and they spoke of the fame that this district is gaining in the industrial world and were surprised to find such a thoroughly equipped and tonnage-produc- ing plant as the steel works.
 Many of them had been through similar plants in the north and were kindly in- terested in the development of the steel industry in the south while others, who had never been in them before. were as tonished at it's magnitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
Counsel Does Not Reply.

New York, January S.-Mr. Elliott, general counsel for the Standard Oil com pany, was asked if he desired to make any reply to the report of the interstate commerce commission. He said that the whole matter was In the courts where it would be tried upon its merits, and that pending such hearing he did not care to discuss the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
Joy Bearers Meet.

The Joy Bearers met and spent most enjoyable evening at the home of Mir R. w. Russell, on Avenue F.
 After short business meeting few games were indulged in and Miss Roberta Russell delighted those present by ren- dering several selections on the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29
Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid society met at the home of Mrs. F. w. slye this afternoon, and matters pertaining to the assisting of the church were gone into, and several important committees named to look into the feasibility of certain plans which, if carried out, will be of great benefit to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-29

You cannot vote unless your poll tax is paid by February st. If friends of Ward attend to this the result is certain. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the last days.