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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
BIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS
LET US WEEP WITH PITY
AND BOW WITH SHAME

Judd Mortimer Lewis the Houston Pos
happiness that doubtless never marked
the delight tops and marbles
Wsaklng child who in
aborer rough and
Peace YOU peace your
shifchangng something more
sh-canging
They G9 not mean
They dd not Climbing
laughing and sashing
They did not mean cookies milk
Nor V "th mla aSi ff hra ''
Noon hour meant unspannn
mine lamp
breathing anatched
Then pushing
painting and sob
1t mean5 child
Down there
A shudng cbud frightened
peering dark!
kndest thing that Greed
But now you are glad
And the mocn
Wee odps sailing
And they and they
And flashing scattering showers
hshed in still laugh as they
All Nature smS enlaved
died.
of it. knowing the have died shall @
Until We Saye isn and
rogodys
Until ws limbs
W. from the letters a on ones who come after the
And saG for G the little
And when we all the
We aT S cupaSe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
IRON TRADE IMPROVING.
Market Is in Better Shape Than For
Several Months.

Chattanooga. February 2.--The cur
rent issue of the Tradesman says of
the iron and steel trade:
The pig iron market in the south is
in better shape now than at any time
since the first of November. There is
a steady improvement and the pros
poets are bright that the quota tons
which has been strengthening right
along will within few weeks begin
climbing back to the mark which pro-
vailed before the disastrous slump in
the general conditions. No. . foundry
iron is quoted at $3.50 per ton and as
far as can be learned no company is
willing to make concessions. Several
companies are reported as having sold
ahead. The larger makers of iron
have been selling off their accumulated
stocks lately and in the next few days
there will be necessity to start up fur
naees again.
No change in the condition of the
steel market is reported
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
CAPITOL GRAFT TRIAL.
Attorneys for the Defense Are Prepar-
ing for the Ordeal.

Harrisburg, Penn, February 1.-The de-
PENDANTS in the state capitol conspiracy
suit, Contractor John Sanderson, Former
State Treasurer Mathues, Former Audi
tor General Snyder and James M. Shu-
maker, former superintendent of grounds
buildings and their lawyers are here
tonight preparing for the second week of
the trial.
Both sides were in conference tonight,
going over the testimony that has already
been introduced by the commonwealth to
sustain its charge of conspiracy to cheat
and defraud the state in the furnishing of
the capitol
The commonwealth has laid the ground
work of it's case by the admission of the
$3,O0O,0 600 worth or Sanderson bills paid
OF grounds and buildings, of which these
two defendants and Governor Pennypack-
er were members of the executive com
mittee.
The committee is required by law and
is how ready to introduce evidence al
leging conspiracy
The bills admitted in evidenceeon Fri
day cover all the furnishings supplied by
Sanderson and the states lawyers say
they have a right to produce before the
jury any article mentioned in these bills.
The defense has subpoenaed a large
number of witnesses and will probably
not put in all it's evidence before Sat
urday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
A raqedy.

From Harpers Weekly.
A hotel proprietor in Kansas City once
told of an amusing incident connected
with the stay at his house of Il rural
politician of Missouri.
The politician had come to the hotel Tor
but one day, and he had taken his dinner
elsewhere with friend. When, on coming
to pay his bill he found himself charged
with a days board, dinner and all, he pro-
tested vigorously. 1t was explained to him
that the American plan was based strctly
ON time and that ii he chose to eat else
where it was his own lookout The man,
however, refused to be pacifed, and pald
the bill under protest Then, to every
ones surprise, he asked If dinner Were
''still on" Upon being informed that II
lasted until in the evening he eN-
claimed:
'Tve eaten one dinner, but I'm going
to get my moneys worth out Of this
house. il / suuer all the torments of dys-
pepsia.'
He then rushed into one of the dining
rooms seized a bill Of fare, and ordered
everything he could think Of. When be
finally reached his limit. the waiter hand
ed him a check for IS. 50.
whats that for" he demanded.
Your dinner, sir"
But haze already paid for my dinner
in my bill" protested the unfortunate
man 81 am staying here ON the Amer
lean plan"
"Then you should have gone into the
other dining room, said the waiter. ''1his
Is the European plan cafe"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
The Toll of the Sea.

From Appleton's Magazine
Cape Gods shifting sands have
formed the basis of many5an argument,
as they have the graves of countless
ships.
Three thousand ships might anci or
a one time in Provincetown harbor. An
endless procession of vessels is always
in evidence. Such of the residents as
do not follow the sea have been accus-
toned from childhood to watch the
white sails or the ribbons of smoke
that passing craft exhibit. From TIA cir
point of view the canal is menace.
I'VE shall be inlanders if the canal is
built" they say, and that ends Cape
Cod"
1t is small use to tell these Province
town folk, as they stand in their low
studded doorways beneath the slanting
gables. that the canal will only rob
the cape of it's terrors, and make it
possible for the coastwise' craft 10
avoid the grinding shoals and fearful
gales that in a quarter of a century
have ended $50 lives, wreck ed almost
500 vessels, and caused consequent
property loss exceeding $10,0000o0
"All that's tn toll o. tn sea-" said
an old shellback, white bearded and
sturdy, as he stool on Wellfieet wharf,
driving his nets. "Ye can't keep th sea
firm a -takin' it's toll 'Tain't no kind
o. use-s.try. Lots o. them ships won't
nay no canal tolls they say tn COM
p,nys goin t. charge but jus $ long s
thurs ships, tn sea'll take its toll
: 1t is. of course, still a problem as to
what proportion of the traffic will take
advantage of the canal route. 1t would
seem that the toll rates must be heavy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
FIREMEN FIGHT
FIRE IN 4 STOR M
WHILE BLIZZARD RACES THE
FLAMES DESTROY BUSINESS
HOUSES, CAUSING LOSS OF
ABOUT $25o,ooo.

Rome, New York, February I'm the
teeth of the widest blizzard that has
swept one day this winter, firemen of
three cities fought for five hours today %
fire that, before controlled, had caused
a total loss of a quarter of a million
dollars in the business section. Three
buildings occupied by commercial houses
were destroyed and a fourth damaged,
as also was the Arlington hotel. For a
time it was feared that the conflagration
could not be averted and the local de-
partment, unable to stay the flames, APP
pealed to Utica and Syracuse, each of
which cities sent a steamer and company
o. men. The mercury was but a few de-
grees above zero and the firemen suffered
intensely.
The burned buildings were situated on
Domlnick street and were:
The A E. Thridge & Company building,
occupied by the department store OF F.
e. Bacon & Company.
The Benner block, occupied as a restau-
raIt.
The Hammann block occupied by Ham
manns shoe store; Rudel & Bemers har-
hess, and j. Townsend's Sons, hardware.
The Hager block, occupied by the Model
Clothing company.
The flames originated in Bacon's store.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
AMERICAN FLEET
$ RIDING AT ANCHOR
CHILEANS ARE GREATLY EN-
Unused OVER THEIR NORTH
AMERICAN VISITORS AND MANY
FELlclTlEs EXCHANGED.

Punta Arenas, Straits of Magellan. Fob
ruary 1.-The officers and men of the
American warships. which are safely rid
ing at anchor. are beginning to enjoy hos
pitality ashore. Official visits have been
exchanged, and yesterday guns were
booming all day. Admiral Thomas re-
turned the visit of Admiral Simpson, the
head of the Chilean delegation, which
came here on the cruiser Chacabuco to
Admiral Evans, and there We're cordial
greetings on both sides.
There is great enthusiasm here and d
hearty desire on the part of the residents
TO make the stay of the Americans an en-
ioyable one. A banquet was given on the
Chacabuco today, and bill has been ar
ranged for tomorrow at the residence of
the American consul agent Moritz Braun.
1t has been reported that an army pilot
was to pilot the fleet through the straits.
but it is announced that the officers of
the ships are the only pilots necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03

indeedef they deter any shipowner
from sending his property the shortest
and safest way, a gain both in time
and insurance rates.
The greatest gain is. of course, in the
lessened distance. The present route
from New York to Boston, via Long
Island and Vineyard Sounds, is 326
miles outside Long Island. 342 miles.
Via Long Island Sound and outside
Nantucket, 402 miles outside Long
Island Sound, 40S miles. Each route is
a recognized ocean highway. With the
canal open for traffic, these Will be
the distances: Via Long Island Sound,
ESQ miles: outside the sound, 2T9 miles.
Vineyard Sound is no part of the in
side route.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
COMING LEGISLATION.
Leaders in Congress Realize Contra
diction in Laws.


Washington. February 2-There is dis
position to single out among the subjects
discussed in the Presidents special mes
sage to Congress the recommendation as
to railway traffic associations as one on
which early legislation may be attempted.
The leaders in Congress, as well as the
President and influential railway men,
have long recognized the contradictory
character of the present laws. The Pres
ident has repeatedly called attention to
the fact that the Hepburn law and the
Cullom law which it superseded, are both
based upon the theory that there ought TO
be equal, or at least equitably adjusted,
rates on the different routes serving the
same or competitive communities, but that
in spite of the general recognition of
this truth, the Interstate commerce law
and the Sherman antitrust law, as con-
strued by the supreme court, have made
unlawful the only simple and effective
method of bringing about adjustments.
The Interstate commerce commission as
early as 1894 was strongly in favor of the
enactment of a law which would have
permitted traffic agreements, while Civ
ing the commission limited supervision
over their operation. The present opinion
of the commission is identical with that
expressed in the year 1900 in its four
teenth annual report
With these opinions so strongly held by
the President and other public authori-
ties, and with a strong desire for greater
latitude in this direction on the part of
the principal railroad carriers. those who
are likely to take the lead in any legisla-
ton on the subject see no reason why
reasonable traffic arrangement should not
be enacted without very material delay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
Damage From Storm.

Halifax, February 2.-Extenslve damage
was caused throughout the provinces this
morning by wild southeast storm, ac-
companied by rain, hail and lightning.
The wind attained a velocity of 60 miles
an hour
A lightning bolt struck and wrecked a
brick chimney 100 feet high at the prov
ineial insane hospital at Dartmouth, in
which 500 patients were asleep. A sec
ton of the chimney fell through the roof
of the power house and several workmen
were injured. The patients, however, re-
manned in ignorance of the accident.
The government steamer Argus and the
schooner Fannie e. Smith and Cetto are
ashore in Halifax harbor and at least a
dozen other schooners are badly damaged
At Lunenbery the schooner Lillian is
ashore.
The schooner Eta Vaughn is ashore
near Brooklyn, N. s., and may become q
total wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
Raqinu New EnuIand Storm.

Boston, February 2.-The gale which
swept the New England coast yester-
day. with a heavy fall of snow and
rain. had passed northeast today and
was raging over New Foundland with
violence apparently undiminished. No
marine disasters accompanied by loss
of life have been reported, though sew
eral vessels have been driven SIN ore.
At Darkharbor Me-, the two-masted
British sch ooner ALBANIA parted her an
Choir. chains and went on the rocks. Her
crew escaped. The schooner will be a
total loss.
The freight steamer Massasoit, which
was blown ashore in Cutler harbor,
Me-, January g. and which was fioated
yesterday, dragged her anchors during
last nights gale and went aground
again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
CYCLONE AT LUCEDALE,
Reports State That Two Were Killed
and Six Injured.

Mobile, February 2.-Passengers arriv-
ing from the line of the Mobile, Jackson
and Kansas City railroad today, say that
the cyclonie disturbances in the vicinity
OF Lucedale late Friday evening have been
exaggerated The wind, coming up with
a huge black cloud from the southwest,
did considerable property damage in the
vicinity of -Lucedale and through the
woods Passing that place the winds
tire through the forests, damaging much
timber and disappeared over the little
settlement of Shipman. No official report
on the loss of lives is obtainable. but
persistent rumors say that two are dead
and six injured. But little credence is
placed in this report by residents of the
vicinity of the storm as they have re-
ceived no such intelligence
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
ACCOMMODATION WRECKED.
Two Passengers Are Killed and MANY
Are Injured

Adrian, Mich, February 2.-The Detroit
accommodation on the Nabasn ra broad
cue here 1T I'll, AID rinoi,Ir .atc. Was
wrecked two and = half miles cast of here
shortly before 10 o'co>'l tonight. It is
known that two pnse gers Mrs. John
Smith of Milwaukee and Mrs Frances
Barbo, Buda Pest, Hungary, were Filled
and about "a injured. Most Of the in
jured are reported not seriously hurt
The entire train of seven cars. incli1d-
ing two day coaches, parlor car. dining
car sleeper. mail. baggage and EXPRESS
coaches tipepd over in the ditch
The wreck is supposed to have hcen
caused by broken fiange. A relief train
is taking the injured to Detroit
Among the injured are several people
from the Belasco theatre, New York
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH.
He Attacks Jailer,. and Others Fill
Him With Bullets.

Quitman, Ga February 2.-Charley Pitt
man. negro barber, who was arrested ON
suspicion of being the murderer of Miss
Lorena Allen at Greenville, Fla, was shot
to death last night. 1t is said that a
crowd gathered around the Jail where
Pittman was confined, was dispersed by
a deputy sheriff. The sheriff then went
inside to get the negro when he wac
attacked by Pttman with a knife The
negro was shot by the deputy and the
mob hearing the shots ran up and killed
the negro The young woman is said
to have been criminally assaulted before
being killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
4 COMPRESS BURNED.
Over 1000 Bales of Cotton Are De-
stroyed in the Fire.

Americas, Ca, February 1.-The plant
OF the Atlantic Compress company, with
between 1000 and $500 bales of cotton was
totally destroyed by fire here tonight
Three hundred bales of cotton were saved
in damaged condition. Six freight cars
loaded with cotton and merchandise were
destroyed in the Central of Georgia yards.
The total loss is estimated at between
sl4O. 600 and $150,OO0 covered by insurance.
The compress plant was owned by Messrs.
Iarroll and Council. and leased to the
Atlantic Compress company At one time
the electric and gas plants We're threat
ened The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
cableqran From Evans.

Washington. February "A cabegran
was received at the bureau of naviga-
ton at the navy department today from
Admiral Evans. commanding the Pacific
bound battleship fleet announcing the ar
rival of the fleet at Punta Arenas yes
terday. Admiral Evans stated that ON
last Monday while in longitude So west
and latitude 50 south, greetings were ex-
changed between the battleship fleet and
the Argentine fleet, which was sent there
by the Argentine government to meet the
American fleet.
The admiral also reported the death Of
one of his men, who was buried at sea-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
kinq Leopold Honors De Give.

Atlanta, February 2-tspeciai) liking
Leopold of Belgium has bestowed the
decoration of LIE Chevalier Del Order dc
, Leopold upon Laurent Deceive, owner OF
the Grand opera house, and Belgium con-
sui to Atlanta for the last IS years. This
makes the fifth time Mr.. Deceive has been
so honored by his King.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
Maddox Family Unhurt.

Wesson, Miss February 2.--Reports
from the scene of Fridays cyclone to-
night are that Mr.. and Mrs. o. NJ. Mad
dox, previously reported fatally hurt are
not badly injured. No more deaths were
reported today thus leaving the total at
nina
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03

ciate of Eugene Field, of Opie Reid and
Charles Hansbrooll in Denver, died here
last night of pneumonia. He was born
in Ireland of American parents in 1853.
He had been connected with Kansas
City, Denver and New Orleans news
papers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03

All the Horses and Mules
to be sold at Fies & Sons
Big Auction Sale Wednesday,
February 9Th, at 1890 a. M,
are seasoned and acclimated.
You can buy one or a carload
at your own price.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
wall Known Editor Dead.

Missoula Mont. February 2.-Henry
oliver Collins, until recently editor of
the Muscular and for years an asso-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03

For best advertising cuts try The
Gawk. Age-Herald building.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
GEORGIA SUffRAGET1ES

Atlanta. Ga, July 10-Women Of
the Cracker state who favor equal
rights are today testifying to the
faith that is In them. the occasion
being the second days session Of the
Georgia Woman's Suffrage asso-
cation The speakers include several
suffragettes Of prominence. among
them Miss Laura Clay, of Lexington.
KY. one Of the leaders Of tho move
ment In the United States. Cover
nor Hoke Smith was contratulated by
the suffragettes for having appointed
woman as state librarian. the only
state Office In Georgia which is open
to the fair sex.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
HEARST PARTY PLANS.

Chicago, July l0-A sub commit
tee of the national committee of the
Hearst Independence party met here
today for the purpose of perfectiag ar
rangements for holding the national
convention in this city on July 81
and 49, Daily sessions will be held
until the convention opens.
1t is announced that Orchestra hall
on the lake front, has been secured
for the convention. which will beg n
Monday evening, July 81. Appro-
ximately 1000 delegates are expected.
Special trains have been arranged
by the New York and Massachusetts
delegates California and the Pacific
coast will also be we'll represented.
The work of organizing in the va
rious states is going on daily.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
BATTLESHIP 50. CAROLINA
WILL BE LAUNCHED

Washington. July 10 Another
mighty battleship will be added to
Uncle Sans navy tomorrow. when the
South Carolina, a sister ship OF the
new Michigan, will be launched at
the Cramps ship yards at Philadel-
phia. Imposing ceremonies will mark
the event Later the vessel will go
to Charleston. s. O.. where the peo-
pie OF the state for which 1t is named
will hold a great celebration. The
South Carolina and Michigan repre-
sent the initial attempt Of the Unit
ell States naval officials to construct
type OF vessel, the principal object
Of which is the carrying Of as many
guns OF even calibre az her displace-
ment VII permit.
The new ship. like the Michigan.
has a displacement of 10000 tons.
making it slightly less powerful than
the vessels of the British Dread
naught type, which have 1900 tons.
It is alleged by experts, however that
the South Carolina will be able to
fire as many guns broadside as can be
fired from the five turrets of the
Dreadhaught.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
THANKS.

At regular meeting OF A. j
Smith Post No. lO2, July 9th, vote
Of thanks to the Ladies Of the G.. A.
r. for the beautiful "banner" pre-
sented to US on the 4th of July was
unanimous. Also to Miss Lulu
Thomas as Goddess Of Liberty; to
Comrade W. d. White for himself
and team; to ALI Salmon for the use
of his wagon.
And to all the comrades who assist
ed the committee in preparing the
float which enabled us to draw the
first prize. and last but not least to
the judges.
AP. JOHNSON.
Adjutant
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10

A CHANCE-l2 acres of fine land
with water right, 4 room house with
bath, gas for light and heat. hot, cold
and condensed water In house, fine
chicken house and pens, corrals. part
ly planted TO alfalfa, spring on place,
an ideal place for truck garden or
chicken raising. Only 10 minutes
ride from postoffice. Worth $4,000
will sell for 81. 900 cash If taken at
once. Apply at Tribune Office. 914
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
ELKs, MEETING. DALLAS, TEN

ELKS' MEETING, DALLAS, TEX.
The Colorado and Southern will
make rate of $2l. 20 from Pueblo
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
July 10, II, IL and l3. good for
thirty days. Tickets will be OH sale
at Dallas daily during the convention
to points in Texas and Mexico at one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. OLA
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10
SHAKE IT OFF.
Rid Yourself of Unnecessary
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zen Shows You How.

zen SHOWS GU now.
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Burdens of bad back are unneces-
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Cure every form of kidney ills.
Lots Of local endorsement to Prove
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Mrs. Peter Kreps. of 507 Petroleum
Ave-, Florence, Colo. says: 'Mr.
Kreps had trouble from his kidneys
for many years, the symptom when
caused him the most annoyance be-
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his back. At night when he suffer-
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morning he was very lame. He tried
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when Doan's Kidney Pills we're
brought to his notice he procured a
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them AS directed. Not only did he
find prompt and thorough relief from
the soreness in his back and loins
but the secretions from his Kidneys
| we're restored to their natural condl :
ton. He thinks very highly OF
Doan's Kidney Pills and willingly
recommends them.
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cents. Foster Milburl Co., Buffalo,
Flew York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doans
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The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-10

Caesar Concert company which enter
two nights in the M. f. church. left
today for Canon where they will ap-
pear the coming two evenings. They
are bound for the coast and Will
reach there this coming fall. Last
nights concert was as highly pleas.
ing las the one the night before.
Th ere was change of program last
night.