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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
Personal and General.

Steel city camp. No. 156. Woodmeu Of
the World. met tonight at Camps hail.
regular session was held and was woll
attended. 4 number Of applications We're
received and candidates viii be initiated
next Thursday night. Much interest is
being manifested in the camp as it is
composed of some of the leading citizens
Their Loyalty to the Woodmen is evil
denced by the fact that though the lodge
suspended for over y months about %
members kept up their dues. Organizer
W. J. Pardue is much gratified at the
prospects.
Secretary D. J. Flummer Of the Com
mercial club calls attention to the fact
that Saturday is pay day and all MEM
bers are urged TO come forward and
pay their dues The reason the secre-
tary is DESTROYS to square up your ac-
counts is that an election of officers will
be held in the near future and that they
should commence with clean sheet.
Many complaints are made regarding
the bills from the Birmingham Water
Works company for the current quarter.
Some of the bills are 100 per cent in
excess of the previous quarter. some even
more. The city authorities are asked TO
investigate this matter.
Attorney r. L. Daniels of this city has
formed a partnership with Stallings <
Bremen of Birmingham. The name OF
the nrm VIII De StalHlSs, DreHlIeH q
Daniel Mr.. Daniel will still retain his
office in Ensley and have charge of the
office here.
Dr. and Mrs. Nat G. Clark. who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Brook
on Avenue F. left tonight 1or Russell
Vile, Ala on a visit to friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and .drs Julius RAPPORT have moved
into their new residence on Birch ave-
nue..
Mrs. Eva Levy of Pratt City Is the
guest of Miss Yetta Barr.
IDENTITY Sheriff 7. j. Kennemer arrest
ed a negro woman named Rosa Andrews
said to be wanted at Hillman on charge
/ of murder.
The REIMBURSEMENT street baseball clnt
defeated the team from the Moore schoo
nv score of to 4. The youngsters or
both sides put up a snappy game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
DUPONT PRESENTS
FINANCE MEASURE

Washington. April "A financial COM
mission bill was Introduced in the Sem
ate today by MI. Dupont of Delaware.
1t provides that there shall be seven
commissioners appointed by the Presi-
dent solely with a view of their qualif-
cations. and without regard to their affil-
iations.
Each is to receive a salary of s3jo0
and TO serve until January /, 1909. The
bill makes it the duty of the committee
to prepare a comprehensive statement
of all federal legislation in regard to
finances since the formation of the gov
eminent, and to report upon the existing
systems of all of the principal foreign
governments Another report is TO be
made as to the deficits of the principal
laws of the United States, and the COM
mission is required to suggest remedies.
The commission is empowered to visit
foreign countries, must conclude its Ia
bors by December 1, 1905. An appropria-
ton of $4,000 is provided to cover the
expenses of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
NATIONAL FOREST
BILL MAY PASS

Washington, April 2.-Senator Brande-
gee of the Senate committee on forest
reservations, today made favorable re-
port on the bill authorizing the govern
ment to acquire a national forest in the
White mountains and Southern Appala-
chians The bill carries an appropria-
ton of $4,000. 900.
As reported, the bill was not amend
ed except for the correction of the cler-
ical errors A written report will be
prepared and presented within a week or
ten days. The present plan of the SEN
atorial supporters of the bill is to await
the action of the House before taking
it up in the Senate. They are advised
that the House judiciary committee will
pass upon the constitutional features of
the bill at no distant date and their ad-
vices are that the action of the House
committee will be favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
Insurance Officers Elected.

Huntsville, April 2.-(Special.)--Th
members of the Farmers Mutual Gnsur-
ance association held their annual meet
ing Wednesday afternoon and elected
officers for the fiscal year, as follows:
n. NJ Rowe, president; Gus Bishop, vice
president j. F. Watts, secretary; Sam
Cobb, treasurer j. A. Hughes. general
agent. The annual reports showed that
there are 300 members in the association
and 100000 of insurance in force. The
amount of loss sustained was only $40
last year and the cost of insurance was
only 81 per $1,000. The association was
Incorporated y years ago and from
small beginning has grown to be one of
the strongest organizations of the kind
in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
4421 ANIMALS WERE
INSPECTED IN MARCH
GOVERNMENT DAIRY EXPERT VS.
TIED CITY AND OFFERED SERV-
ICES FREE IN ADVISING ON THE
PROPER DAIRY CONSTRUCTION

The report of Chief Meat and Milk In
spector E. NJ. Duncan for the month of
March shows that 4421 animals were IN
spected during the month, 460,115 pounds
Of other fresh meat inspected, 3O43 pounds
of meat. 100 pounds of fish and C buckets
of oysters were condemned, and further
shows the result of the examination of
100 samples of milk used in Birmingham
and the condition of a number of diaries
inspected. The report is considered good
one.
Mr. Duncans report, turned over to
Mayor Ward yesterday, is in part as fol-
lows:
Birmingham. April . 1908.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board IF
Aldermen of Birmingham:
Gentlemen-I herewith submit report of
work of the department for the month of
March, 1908:
Meat nspection-Home-s slaughtered an
imals inspected Cattle 504. hogs 492, sheep
l. veal Is, kids TO- total 1922.
Animals Inspected ons Streets and in
Markets-Cattle 4. hogs Is, sheep ., veal
$685. kids "a, total 1893.
Western Animals Inspected-Cattle 1888.
hogs 73s. sheep $50, veal 81, total 5000.
Total Number ANIMALS nspected-Cattle
1891. hogs 1a46. sheep $50, veal 400, Kids
81, grand total f421.
Other fresh meats inspected western,
1901 pounds.
Total condemned and tanked, 3o43
pounds
Spoiled fish condemned. 1900 pounds.
Spoiled oysters condemned, buckets.
During the month 100 samples of milk
and cream We're collected from dairymen
and dealers and tested for the normal
constituents: percentage of fat, solids not
fat total solids and percentage of water,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
ENDEAVORERS TO MEET.
State Convention Will Be Held At
Gadsden Next Week.

Gadsden, April Especial. )-Local
Christian Endeavorers are making plans
for the coming state convention, which
will be held in this city on Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday of next week. There
will be from 100 to $50 delegates in at
tendance and promises to be one of the
largest ever held in the state. The con-
venton will be held a the First Presby
terrain church.
Mayor Dunlap has designated Tuesday,
April 16, as clean up day for this city.
Everyone is warned to clean up his prem.
Uses and have all trash AMI litter ready
for the city wagons. which will remove
the same free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
LAND FRAUD CASE.
The Defendant Pleads Not, Guilty To
Charges Presented.

Washington, April AT the opening
of the second day of the trial of the HYDE
Diamond Benson-Schneider land fraud
case, Justice Stafford in the criminal
court today sustained the demurrer Of
the district attorney to the plea in bar
offered yesterday by counsel for John T..
Benson, one of the defendants Benson
then pleaded not guilty TO the indfct-
ment returned against him about four
years ago, and the trial was begun.
This afternoon Justice Stafford ordered
that 100 talesmen should be called for to-
morrow as there were none remaining
on the present panel. Eleven men were
in the box, and they were locked up for
the night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
MEXICAN TEACHER
TALKS OF HER WORK

New Orleans, April 2.-Senorita Este
fania Castenada, who is doing kindergar-
ten work in Mexico, was speaker today
before the international kindergarten
union here. She spoke through an in
terpreter and impressed upon her hear
ers the idea that the aim of Mexican kin
dergartens is to bring the home and the
school closer together
Todays session was mostly devoted to
short informal talks by delegates. The
final business session was held tonight,
tomorrow and Saturday being given over
to excursions and sightseeing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
NEW CONSTITUTION IN FORCE.
Republic of San Domingo Starts Out
On New Basis.

San Domingo. Republic of Santo Do
mingo, April 2.-The new constitution of
the Republic of Santo Domingo which
was promulgated by the constitutional
convention last February, went into eff
feet today Under the new laws the term
of office of the chief executive is fixed at
six years and the office of vice president
is abolished senate and a court of
cessation are created and the death pen
atty provided for criminal offenses. The
term of the present government expires
the first of next July.
Save on your doctors bills. How? Eat
wholesome, delicious Sugar Glen molasses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03

ployed and the work accomplished thus
far the work will be finished sooner.
II is said the company will put on A
double force. that is, a night and day
gang that the work may be completed
as soon as possible In addition to en-
ploying all those who were at work when
the mill shut down. many men from
Other plants Of the company are being
given employment.
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Finish Sooner Than Expected.

The present prospects indicate that the
work of repairing and remodelling the
rod mill will be completed earlier than
expected. When shut down April it
was stated the mill would be ready to
resume operation in six weeks, but juds-
ing from the vast array Of men en-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
ENSLEY COUNCIL
FALLS INTO LINE
Lengthy Prohibition Resolutions
Are introduced
PROGRESS AT RAIL MILL
Indications Are That Work Will Be
Finished Much Sooner Than Elk
pected-Personsl and Gen.
eral News of Ensley.

EnsIev. April Especial -Resolu
lions were presented to the city coua-
ell at The regular session held tonis
regarding tire enforcement of the pre-
fibition laws. Tie resolutions offered
prohibit the advertising of liquors -
circular or newspaper or any bill boarl
within the corporate limits of the city
also prohibiting the storage of any
vinous. malt or spirituous liquors VITA
IN any building or club room, and
providing fer the confseation of all
beverages seized when an arrest =
made for violating the liquor laws. The
resolutions were presented by Alder
.lan George r. Byrum. chairman of the
finance committee. The meeting was
called to order by Mayor d. F. SugS
Aldermen John Morrison NJ. II. Nc
Bowel. W. T. Palmer. J. w. Bregman.
J. F. Culpepper and George r. Byruol
we're present. The absentees were i.
J, Rogers. John Angwin. Sam Matson
and James A. Dupuy. The monthly re-
ports of the city officials were read and
referred. The reports of tie various
committees were read and adopted.
Then came the resolution regarding
rrohibition number of the members
Of the Law and Order league were
present The first resolution read as
follows:
BE it resolved by the city council of
Ensley as follows:
Il. That it shall be unlawful for any
person, firm. corporation or association
in the city of Ensley or within the
police jurisdiction thereof to solicit m
ders for the sale of spirituous, vinous
or maltous liquors. intoxicating drinks
or bevera ges. or to advertise such
liquors on any fence. wall, window.
house. bill board or other structure, or
in any public place. or by use of hanl
biTs. circulars. dodgers or by publicl
tion in any newspaper published or cir
culated in the city of Ensley or with
IN the police jurisdiction thereof.
80. That any violation of this ordi
nance shall be punishable by fine o.
not less than s25 nor more than 500.
and by imprisonment at hard labor 'or
the city for not less than so days nor
more than six months. one or both. at
the discretion Of the officer trying the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03

For all information regard
-'eaper rates to eastern
points, and cent inter
changeable mileage books call
at Southern Railway City
Ticket Office, Morris Hotel
Building, or phone Bell, 3O67;
Peoples GIT.
n ycu want the bes. advertising cnta
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03
Take Hoods
S ars a pariIIa

To purify, vitalze and enrich your blood,
create an appetite and give you strength.
LIQUID or tablets, 100 Doses One Dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03

Save on your doctors bills How? Eat
. hoiesome. delicious Sugar Glen molasses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-03

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Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
LOS ANGELES MAN
 LOOKING FOR MINES
He Is En Route to the Kelvin District
 for More or Less Extended Stay.

J. H. Campbell, a well known Los Angeles mining man, is staying at the Hotel Adams. MT. Campbell is on his way to the Kelvin mining district to look oyer some mining property there In California, Mir. Campbell's name is better known than in the territory. The Virginia Dale" and "Twenty-nine Palm" country today is practically full of mining properties which are show ing very fine grades of ore. MT Camp bell was among the first prospectors who located these rich claims and to- day holds large interests there. Also he has a fourth interest in one of Nevada's largest mines and is as us- ual backing his own judgment and re- fusing to sell, though he has been of fered large amounts by English syn dicates and eastern capitalists.
 In California Jack is well known as an expert judge of ores and a keen mining man who knows what he wants and can't be fooled. Mrs. Jack" Campbell will follow her husband in a week or so. Many of the people in this locality and in Tempe will prob ably remember this vivacious little lady as Miss Lutie Carlyle who few years ago attended the Tempe Normal school
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
GOVERNMENT BOND ISSUE
 ID IMPROVE RESOURCES
The President and President Elect
 Committed to That Policy.

Washington, Dec. S. President Roosevelt and President elect Taft publicly put themselves on record to- day in advocacy of the issuance of government bonds for the construction of permanent public improvements of the natural resources of the nation.
 President elect Taft presided at the new joint conservation meeting this afternoon at the Belasco theater in this city. President Roosevelt made the principal address. He gave his un- qualified approval of carrying out ex- pert plans for the conservation of the nations resources. The coming presi- dent seconded .Roosevelt's assertions with hearty accord.
 Governor Chamberlain, of oregon. voiced what seemed the advanced ground of the democratic party in ad- vocacy of federal jurisdiction and the audience which filled the theater and which included Andrew Carnegie, John Mitchell senators, congressman and governors of several states, applauded every sentiment expressed.
 The joint meetings brought together the members of the conservation com mittee and their helpers, delegates to the Southern Commercial congress. and members of the rivers and harbors congress.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
COAL ROADS BUSINESS
 IS. ALSO HAZARDOUS
Testimony Yesterday in the Govern
 ment's Suit Against Them.

New York, Dec. S.-Despite the large profits which he said the com pany almost uniformly has made ev- cry year since it's organization. Vice President Archibald F. Law of the Temple Iron Works. testified in the governments suit against the coal roads today that the business was a hazardous one. Explaining the ne- cessity for a large working capital for the concern-the holding company organized and controlled by the rail- roads in the anthracite coal regions Law amplified his previous statement as to the difficulty with which the company had to contend.
 The relations between the company and the railroads interested in it the Reading. the Lehigh Valley. u e Central of New Jersey. the Lacka- wanna, Susquehanna, Western and Erie. were brought out in Laws de- scription of the difficulties of the Temple Iron company during the coal strike. He told how the railroads put up S4S0,000 to aid the Temple com pany during the strikes from 1899 to 1902
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
PROSPERITY BANQUET
 ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Where Tickets Can Be Secured in 9th CT Towns Than Phoenix-A Special Train for Returning Southsiders.

There is a steadily growing interest in the Prosperity Dinner" called by the board of trade at Melczer hall next Friday evening at 6:3O. not only among merchants and business men but espe- cially among the farmers.
 In order to arrange so that people from various parts of the valley de- string to attend the dinner can obtain their tickets, especially those in the east end, a number of tickets have been delivered to the Mesa City bank, where they can be obtained by those wishing to attend the dinner by the payment of $1
 The Tempe bank also has quite a number of tickets for distribution and arrangements will be made today for tickets to be obtained from some place in Glendale. In the Buckeye section
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09

Homer Davis. at Riley Johnson's store, has a number of tickets for distribut- tion, all at the regular price of $1 each.
 The committee in charge was busy yesterday with the Southern Pacific railway and a special train will be run to Tempe and Mesa after dinner. prob ably about 10 o'clock.
 The idea of five minute speeches seems to appeal to the people generally and the committee on arrangements is planning to make Melczer hall a sight long to be remembered on the night of the dinner.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
METAL MARKETS.

New York, Dec. S.-The London tin market closed easy with spot quoted at e130 los and futures e132 los. To- cally the market was easy and lower also with spot quoted $2s621k q d2S.S712
 Copper was quiet in London, spot quoted G62 5s and futures e6S 5s. The local market was dull with buyers inclined to hold off for concessions. Lake copper was quoted S1425d14.5O. electrolytic s14.OOG1425, casting $13.S71A G1412IA.
 Spelter was unchanged. G21 2s Cd in London and $51Od5.15 in the local market.
 Lead was also unchanged in both markets, being quoted e13 5s in Lon don and $425 locally
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
LITTLE JAcos-McKee's store has

LITTLE JACOB-McKee' store has made an advertising investment It has bought the brains of Little Jacob who reflects the wisdom of his crea- tor. Dick Outcault, the world famous artist and cartOonist, or that portion of his wisdom which is devoted to bringing the buyer in touch with the man who has things to sell. Outcault may not add to his art by turning his talents to advertising, but he is filling his wallet for the reason that he is filling the wallets of those he serves. Among his emissaries none has been more efficient than Little Jacob, and that is why Mckee has bought little Jacobs services for year Those who wish to know how Little Jacob works may find out by studying his system as it will be set forth in McKee's "ad" for the next year
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
OWNS HALF A HUSBAND.

A man who has neither strength nor ambition to make a living is only half a husband. Such a man needs a tonic, and as there is no tonic like Sexine Pills for any form of nerve weakness, he should take SeXine Pills. Price S1 a box, boxes S5, with full guarantee. Address or call on EIVey & HuIett, where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
A CONTEST FOR GIRLS Under Twelve Years of Age

the collected
 O a will 
 number  IIeyman will receive the following FirstP A Junior
 Prze-A handsome Doll
 hird A nice Rocke
 s a without trouble a relatives 
  as O
 explain O you prizes We O display in ours
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
GOV. GILLETT'S CONDITION

Bedding, Cal, Dec. S-Governor Gil- lett lis better this morning, but he will be in the hospital for fully a week. He is not suffering from pneumonia. No visitors are allowed to see him and no public business will be transacted
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
WELLS FARGO ENJOINED

San Francisco, Dec. S.-Judge Van Fleet. in United States district court, issued an order today restraining the Wells Fargo Express Co. from increas- ing the rate on merchandise sent be- tween this city and New York from December 10 to IS.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09

GOING EAST-Miss Rose Fink, who for the past two years has been em- plOyed by the street railway as book keeper. left Monday night with her mother and the body of her brother for Cincinnati, Ohio. They are not expected to return
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
If the carrier fails ,o ,eave Tn. Re

If the carrier fails to Ieavc The Re- publican at your address any day noti- fy the office before noon and a spe. cial messenger will deliver it. We expect subscribers to get their paper every day in the year, and unless they advise us of poor service we cannot properly serve them. PHONE MAIN 47,
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
KANSAS BANK ROBBED.

Wichita, Kansas. Dec. S.-The State bank of Maize, Kansas, fifteen miles west of this city. was entered at mid night by burglars who dynamited the safe, securing $6,000
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
ARIZONA NOMINATIONS.

Washington, D. C., Dec. S.-(Spe- cial) 1.-The president today sent the nominations to the senate of Chas E. Arnold for receiver of public money and of Frank H. Parker for register of the land office at Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
THE SIX DAY RACE

New York, Dec. S.-At midnight. eleven teams remained competitors in the six day bicycle race. Five were tied for first place, 974 miles and laps to their credit. Three other teams were one lap behind
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
POLICE NEN

POLICE NEWS-Antonio Rosso was given $10 or ten days by Recorder Thomas yesterday in the police court for being drunk and disorderly, and Mike ODay forfeited $5 bail for in toxicatiOn.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09
RUNAWAY-A team of horses broke

RUNAWAY-A team of horses broke loose yesterday morning and tore down Seventh street toward Washing ton. As they turned into Washington the wagon was overturned and wreck ed. No one was in the wagon at the time and the name of the owner of the team was not learned.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-09

Phoenix, Ariz.
 Dec. 8, 1908. Dear Friend:
 They have hired me down at the grocery. What do you think l do? Everywhere they put my picture, a new one each - time, in the paper. My work is to tell everybody where to buy good gro- ceries. l like my place very we'll because it is a good place where they treat one well.
 They treat everyone well where work, be- cause they carry good groceries and sell them at the right prices.
 Your friend,
 JACOB. p, s, work at