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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
REPUBLICANS MAY
 ASK FOR REVISION
OHIO STATE CONVENTION WILL MEET IN COLUMBUS TOMOR- RoW-MoST OF THE DELEGATES WILL ARRIVE TODAY.

Columbus, O.. March 1.-The republican state convention which will meet here on Tuesday next will declare for re- vision of the tariff if present plans are carried out. The platform is not yet en- tirely formulated, and it is, of course entirely possible that many changes will be made in it before final adoption by the convention. The present understand ing is, however, that the declaration will be for "a revision of the tariff along prospective lines at a special meeting of the next Congress"
 The advance guard of the convention commenced to struggle into the city today but the great number of delegates is not expected before tomorrow All candidates are on the ground and they are suf7 neientiy numeraus in themselves to con stitute formidable array.
 The convention will name candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary Of state, state treasurer, auditor of state, dairy and food commission, attorney gen eral commission of public works (two) judges of the supreme court Gwo), clerks of the supreme court and four dele gates to the republican national con Vention.
 The leading candidates for governor is Gov. Andrew l.. Harris For lieutenant governor, and the minor offices there is a long string of candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
JUDGE PRITCHARD RULES
 ON DISPENSARY MATTER

Asheville, N. C., March 1.-Decidng that his court, would take jurisdiction and inquire into the merits of the claims of many liquor houses against the South Carolina dispensary board and continu- ing until Saturday next the argument of appointing receiver for the $500, GOO fund left by the late dispensary, Judge Pritch- ard yesterday rendered an opinion which lays down a broad principle of importance and widespread scope. The opinion Of the judge appears to decide that when d state, engaged in the whisky business not to preserve autonomy or sovereignty it valves it's rights under the 11th amend ment to the constitution of the United. States, not to be sued without it's consent. and he further decides that it would be unjust to permit the state under any cir cumstances to avoid the payments of debts contracted for goods on which it had made a profit. Judge Pritchard in rendering his decision said:
 While the state of South Carolina has seen fit to engage in the purchase and sale of spurious liquors, it cannot be reasonably contended that in doing so 1t is performing the function usually ex- ercised by a state necessary to preserve it's autonomy and maintain it's sove-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
BEEF PRODUCTION
 IN THIS STATE. Bulletin Issued By the AgricuI-
 turaI Department BY DIRECTOR J. F. DUGGAR The Greatest Agricultural Necessity of the South Today Is Live Stock" Says the Report-oues-
 ton Is Feeding.
BY DIRECTOR J. F. DUGGAR

1 Washington, March (Special)- )- The department of agriculture has
 issued 2S-page illustrated bulletin l entitled Experiments in Beef Produc- l tion in Ala bama," by Director J. F. 1 Duggar of the Alabama experiment
 station. and w. F. Ward, scientific as- sistant, the work having been done be- fore Director Duggar turned over the
 work to Prof. Dan T. Gray, now in charge.
 The bulletin is the result of three years cooperation with the Alabama experiment station in steer feeding. and covers in a compreh ensive manner tests of different feeding methods III use by Alabama stockmen which are considered worthy of trial in that sec tion.
 This is the first bulletin publish ed by the bureau giving results obtained AS a direct result of the appropriation for experiments in animal breeding and feeding in cooperation with state az ricultural experiment stations.
 George M. Rommel. animal husband man bureau of animal industry, makes the following preface to the bulletin: The investiga tions reported by Direc- tor Duggar and MT. Ward in this bull 1etin, although complete in themselves, were planned to be preliminary to a systematic study of the economy of beef production under southern condi- tions. especially in sections east of the Mississippi river. As a basis for work it was important to know thor oughly the value of southern feeds in steer feeding.
 ''The greatest agricultural necessity of the south today is live stock. There are several reasons for this. some of which are to supply local dema nds. 10 utilize the southern feedstuffs to best advantage and to restore fertility to worn out fields. To meet these de- mands, a study must be made of every phase of animal husbandry, the value of southern feeds the value of pure bred sires to improve the native stock. economy of production. the relation Of southern ma TX cts 10 the development of the stock raising industry and the influence of soil and climatic condi- tions.
 "The results set forth in this bulle- tin add much valuable informa tion to that in bulletins already publishe ed by southern experiment stations, especial ly, showing the relative values of. various feeds md rations. The value of purebred sires has been generally acknowledged, but it Is not yet put into practice to any great extent. Elm phasis must be placed not only on the inferiority of native stock. but on the rapid improvement that can be made by using purebred sires.
 AS to economy of production, the results of these investigations show that much is to be learned, and a s to market conditions there is a great deal more to be learned Soil and climatic conditions have received very little ar- tention and will repay close study With the progress of the campaign for the extermination of the cattle tick. these problems become still more pressing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
SUPPLY MEASURES
 CHIEF SUBJECTS
PEONAGE RESOLUTION AUTHOR ZINC INVESTIGATION OF LABOR CONDITIONS IN SOUTH WILL BE DISCUSSED IN HOUSE TODAY.

Washington, March 1-Supply measures will continue the chief subjects under consideration in Congress this week. Hav- ing postponed last week the time for asking the Senate to fix a date for vote on his emergency currency bill, Sem ator Aldrich is not hopeful of bringing the measure to an issue before the second week in March The delay is due not so much to the democrats who oppose the measure as to republicans who favor it. Some of them have recently developed a desire to speak on the bill and as they re- auire time for preparation, postponement of the final vote becomes necessary.
 It is expected that the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill will be reported early in the week and will be taken up for consideration by the Senate.
 The House will continue to give the ma jor portion of its time to the consider alton of appropriation bills. The peonage resolution authorizing the immigrat tion commission to investigate labor condi- tions In the southern states will receive attention tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
ALL IS QUIET NOW
 AT LUMBER CAMPS
SOLDIERS ARRIVE AT SCENE OF
 LABOR TROUBLES AT KENT. WOOD-ALLEGED DISTURBERS OF THE PEACE ARE ARRESTED.

Kentwood, La, March 1.-Following the arrival at Kentwood of one cori- pany of Louisiana militia, all has been quiet here today and the threatened outbreak against the Italian popula- ton of this section has apparently been thwarted.
 Today Daniel Bunch, Hines Hugh es, Joseph Bennett, Arthur McClendon, Charles Ryalz and w. k. Williams were placed under arrest charged with be- ing among those who threatened to blow up with dynamite all Italians who did not leave this section. The threat is supposed to have been made be- cause the Italians accepted a cut in wages in the local lumber mills.
 The prisoners were turned over to tn @ soldiers and under the escort of a oorporars squad and Sheriff Saal wei e taken tonight to the jail at Amile, La Some dispute has arisen as to the juris- diction of the civil authorities in the matter on account of the soldiers hav- ing been stationed here and all ap- plications for bail by the prisoners have been denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

reignty. The supreme court of the state has decided that the act authoriz- ing the establishment of a dispensary was constitutional However. it can hardly be assumed that it was contem- plated at the time of the adoption of the 1lth amendment that a sovereign state would ever engage in the purchase and sale of spurious liquors for profit. The state having seen fit to engage in this business and at the same time to deprive citizens of the right to engage in such business in competition with the state, thereby placed itself in a position where il could not, with consistency avail it. self of the immunity conferred by the 11th amendment in a suit like the one at bar. In which it is sought to collect debt contradicted by the individuals placed in control of the business with implied, if not direct, authority to contract such debts.
 Having deprived it's citizens of tho right to engage in this particular line of business, reserving the right to mo- nopoze the business through it's agent appointed for that purpose, it would be manifestly unjust to permit the state, un- der any circumstances, whatsoever. to avoid the payment of debts contracted by the purchase of goods from the sale Of which it has derived enormous profits
 The case will be carried to the federal supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
BRYAN SUGGESTS
 X LOBBYIST LAW
HE WOULD REQUIRE THAT ALL ARGUMENTS BE MADE TO COM MITTEE OR TO LEGISLATURE WHILE IN SESSION.

Jackson, Miss, March 1.-(special)- During MT. Bryan's visit to Jackson Sat urday he was asked his idea as to lob byists, a matter that is of considerable in- terest in Jackson because of the intro ductlon of resolution in the senate to bar them, and rIole than one acrimonious debate ovel t!,e subject, followed by per- sonal explal at,ons, bare escapes from fistic affairs and apologies.
 MT. Bryan said: First, all arguments addressed by any corporation or attorney to the legislature should be addressed to members of the committee which has the matter in charge a a session of the com mittee, or to the legislature orally or in writing And It should be unlawful for any corporation or officer, stockholder or director thereof or by it's regular at torney to present an argument in favor of or against any measure to an individual member of the legislature, with suitable penalties And whenever a corporation appears before the committee or the leg islature, by an officer or by attorney, the officer or attorney appearing should submit 10 any 1lterrOSatlOn that may De desired by the committee or a member thereof pertinent to the subject under dls- cussion and should upon request furnish any evidence in the way of books or papers that the committee may require.
 'An individual might appear, either in person or by an attorney, to argue for or against any measure in which he is per- sonally interested, such appearance to be made before the committee having the matter in charge, or before the legisla- |, ture, provided that no attorney should appear for more than two clients, or in regard to more than two measures during a single session of the legislature, with suitable penalties.
 "It might be proper for any person ln- terested in any measure to present an arr gument in writing to the committee hav- ing the matter in charge. or to the indi- vidual members of the legislature, pro- vided that a printed copy of said argu- ment is previously filed with the clerk of each house. provided that this limitation as to two measures may not apply to the regular attorney of a corporation appear ing in behalf of his corporation in mat ters affecting that corporation and as its attorneys"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Columbus, Ga, March 1.-(Special.)- That industrial education is ''in the air in America is strikingly illustrated by the numerous inquiries that are being re- ceived regarding the plan and practical workings of Columbus Secondary Indus trial school, which now has national reputation.
 Letters are received almost daily by the public school authorities here, asking for information, and some of the inquiries are from Europe and South America The fact that a Georgia city has estab- lished as a part of its educational sys- tenn a school where boys and girls are actually taught vacations, thus equipping the growing generation for the battle of life, has become extensively circulated in industrial circles and the interest in what was first termed "the Columbus experi- ment'' has been very keen.
 Superintendent c. B. Gibson of the Co., lumbus schools, who is known to be an enthusiastic advocate of industrial train- ing, has been assigned a prominent place on the programme of many educational conventions in recent months and al though ne ndS lOl Dtcu dple tO dSScPl dh the invitations that were received, yet he has delivered a number of addresses several of which were quite notable His two addresses, at great educational convention at Louisville, Ky, at which, by request, he explained the Columbus plan, and also expressed his conviction on the broad subject Of industrial educa- ton, attracted wide attention and com ment.
 So numerous have been the requests for information and statistics of the new in- dustral school here, and photographs showing the actual work done there that great portion of a recent printed school report was devoted to that sup- feet. so that such requests could be com piled with by mailing a copy of the re- port. .
 That the industrial feature Will De m time incorporated into the curriculum or public schools throughout the country, js the firm belief of the educational authorl- ties here. At the Columbus school, iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Man Behind the Gun,

Washington, March 1.-(Special.) )-That the man behind the gun has to stand on his own gunning has. been proved con- clusively. Everyone in the navy depart ment congratulated every one else yester- day when a report was received of the target practice of the Pennsylvania Jan uary 2l in Magdalena bay, which shows that the eight-nch guns of the after tur- ret made a record of 25 hits out of % shots at from 100 to POGO yards. The rate of firing was 2.S minutes per gun The per formance, which cannot be beaten for number of shots, is the more remarkable, because it was under the direction of Mdshipman John N. Ferguson, who left the Naval academy short time before and is now on his first cruise. It is also stated that most of the 31 men handling the guns have been recently enlisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
THREAT OF DEATH
 SENT IN THE MAIL
ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST MEN
 OF A KENTUCKY COUNTY RE. GENES AN ENVELOPE WITH A NOTE, POWDER AND MATCHES.

Mt. Sterling, Ky, March IA sensa- ton was caused here yesterday when it became known that many members of the Society of Equity of this Montgomery county mad reeei1 ed threatening letters through the mai. A copy of one of the letters was secured by the Associated Press correspondent, which had been sent 10 the Hon. J. Bigstaff, president of the Traders bank, the wealthiest man in the county and large land owner. He was formerly on the equity board of this coun- ty The notice was as follows;
 Dear Sir-This is to notify you ie there is any beds OF any tobacco destroyed in Montgomery or Bath counties this 190s you had better look out for your own property THANTS."
 small envelope contained powder and matches.
 Similar letters were received by other members of the society, and Harve Fruit and Lucien Bridgeworth and other tobac- co and cattle-raisers. received letters signed in the same way and written on the same kind of paper and evidently on the same typewriter, saying:
 If we cannot raise tobacco, you cant raise any cattle.
 Some of these letters were turned over to the postal authorities. This is the first instance of members of the Society of Equity being threatened.
 There has never been any trouble in this and it Is reported that members Of the Society of Equity will offer large reward for the author of the letters. Lead ing growers denounce the letter writer In bitter terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
 IN THE AIR" IN AMERICA

working, wood- working textile pursuits, cooking, sewing. launderings, etc., are taught. Columbus is growing to be a great industrial center, with the develop ment of it's immense water power for the use of manufacturing plants, and the need for such a practical form of educa- tion in this city is thought to be especi- ally urgent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
March 2. 1883:

Special session of the City Council is held to consider the proper disposition of "Mr. Nicholson" who Is reported to have pronounced case of smallpox It is f1n- ally decided to send the patient to the pest house and the police are instructed to quarantine two young men who have been exposed. Mayor A. o. Lane presides over the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

THE TWO FRIENDS CAFE Opens today with quick and clean service.
 Italian Spaghetti in genuine Italian style and a speciality of 1Oc lunches for ladies and gen. tlemen.
 CARAVELLA 6 COLOSIA
 1922 First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
UNIVERSAL PEACE
Is a Mistake as a Gospel, Says Arch
 bishop Ireland.

Washington, March ecial)-Areh- bishop John Ireland of St. Paul has prac- ticaly aligned himself with President Roosevelt on the doctrine that the best way to maintain peace is to be ready to fight for it. He appeared before the House committee on military affairs when the Haskins bill for federal aid for military schools was being given hearing. Among the things the archbishop said were:
 The best way to have peace is to he ready for war.
 We need large military reserves. Our regular army is very small and is likely to be smaller.
 Though I am in favor of peace and Am believer in arbitration, have never allowed myself through any illusion to believe that through that means we can always avoid war.
 This idea of universal peace is very good, but to make 1t a gospel is mis- take"
 Your health depends upon the condition of your blood. Keep it pure by taking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM
March 2, 1881


 At regular meeting of the City Council 8 petition is received from the two fire companies of the city asking for the ap- pointment of a chief of the fire depart ment. The petition is referred to the fire committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab- lets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
March ?, 1886:

Marcn 7, lSSb.
 Committee of the City Council headed by Mayor A. O. Lane, fail to agree on application of Birmingham and Pratt Mines Street railway for right to build line on Morris avenue. It is held that the street is too narrow to allow railva V tracks, and it is also too near the new passenger station that is being built at Morris avenue and Twentieth street.
 ''The Birmingham Gas and Illuminating company are going to make extensive im- provements in the city lights The gas will be improved and a large stone, brick and iron electric light plant will be built Negotiations are being made for an en- zine that will have a capacity of 150 electric lights which will be purchased
 'The new front windows of the Roden building contain very large clear glass panes that are kept so clean that person standing in the store is often deceived by thinking the window is open. well known merchant who brides himself on his chrewdness was caught a few days since trying to walk through the glass. He begged that the joke would be kept from the newspapers"
 March g. 1889:
 Dr. J. w. Hughes leaves for Washing ton to attend the inauguration of Presi- dent Harrison and to yeceive his appoint ment as postmaster oh Birmingham. Of course he has oppositioh but he is confi- dent of securing the appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

We are now in position to place long term loans, at low interest on choice business and residence property.
 STEINER BROS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Your health depends upon the condition of your blood. Keep it pure by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25

the county for the remainder Of the
term of the church 5 corporate existence
(about twenty years.. The county has
at the same time secured from the De
partment of Public Works permission
to move the old wooden courthouse 10
these grounds. There it viii be fitted
up for a town hall. The grounds about
It viii be kept in good condition and
the whole place will present an attrae-
tive appearance
The idea is that the old courthouse in
being made a town hall shall be used
for all kinds of public and semipublic
purposes. Political meetings can be
held there. and band concerts and must
cal and dramatic entertainments of all
sorts. In fact. the town hall Is design
ed to be the center of the community
life of Wailuku and Maui. =.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25
AMERICAN HUSBAND WORST,

Stephen Lausanne, the noted French
journalist, said to an interviewer in
New York:
''The American husband is. in my
opinion, the worst, instead of the best.
husband in the world. He negleets his
wife; he regards all her tastes. her
reading, her dress, her ideas, as childish
and ludierous; though a stupid dolt be-
side her, he deems himself immeasur-
ably her superior What mistake!
In fact concluded NJ Lauzanne,
'the American husband resembles the
real husband. as Policeman Y re-
sembled real hero.
"While bathing the other day boy
got beyond his depth. Policeman X
watched him drowning from the pier.
Another boy ran up, and the policeman
said to him:
Can you swim, my ladf'
Yes, sir. said the boy.
4" Then save that poor fellow, said
the policeman. and. with great pres
ence of mind, he tossed the newcomer
far out into the water.
"The rescue being successful, the
policeman, l believe, applied for one
of your Carnegie medals, =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25
WAILUKU THE FIRST TO
HAVE A REAL TOWN HALL

Waikiki is to be the first town in the
Territory to have town hall.
Plans have already been made which
win give the capital of Maui County a
public hail suitable for gatherings and
public assemblages Of all kinds
The Kaahumanu church. one OF the
oldest native churches in the Islands,
has grounds covering nearly a block
near the new Wailuku courthouse. For
lack of funds the church is unable TO
keep these grounds in park-iike appear
anee, and instead of being a beauty
spoe they are unkempt.
An arrangement has been made be
tween the County of Maui and the
church corporation by which the latter.
for nominal rental, will lease the
larger portion of the church grounds TO
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25
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Quality

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