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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

New York, March 20-The report of the United States Steel corporation for the year ending December 31 last shows gross receipts of $757O14.767. an increase over 1906 of $60,2O5,S41 The cost of manufac- turing and producing and operating cx- penses amounted to $564 166777 an increase over the previous year of s47, ,S22. The earnings for the year 1907 after payment of general administrative and selling ex- penses in the charges and including a charge of $35 100000 for ordinary repairs and maintenance were $160,964, ,673, an ln- crease of 4,34O 400. The surplus net in- come for the year after payment of ap proprlations for sinking funds. deprecia- ton, replacement, interest on bonds and dividends was $69,179,S36. an increase of St, f36,976. From this amount there was deducted $955OO,OOO for new plants and construction and company's obligation and SIS, 900 was set aside for construc- ton for the plant at Gary, Ind. leaving a balance of surplus for the year of S15, 179,S36, an increase of $2, ,436,976.
 The report includes the operations of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company since November 1 only.
 The actual shipments of products of the United States Steel corporation were D.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
APPALACHIAN BILL.
Forest Reservation May Yet Be Pro-
 vlded For.

Washington, March 2o.-This was the day set by the judiciary committee of the house for the disposal of the question of the constitutionality of the Currier-Lever bill. which proposes the appropriation of S5, 100000 for the purchase of approxi- mately 100000 acres of land in the Ap- palachian and White Mountain chains, to be re-forested for the preservation of stream source and flow in all but four of the states east of the Mississippi river. The subject, however, was not preached in the committee today, both morning and afternoon sessions being used In discus sion of the employers liability act. Alter that measure shall have been passed upon, the Littlefeld bill to extend fed- eraI enforcement to local option laws will have right of way. The Appalachian bill will not be taken up until the Littlefield measure is disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
IMPOSING FUNERAL
 OF SENATOR WHITE
OVER 5000 PEOPLE PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO. THE MARYLAND STATESMAN AT THE CHURCH. TRIBUTE FROM ROOSEVELT.

Baltimore, March 2O.-Seldom has this city known a more remarkable outpouring of people eager to show their respect for the dead than at the funeral of United States Senator William Pinckney Whyte, which took place this afternoon from Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church. More than three thousand persons en- deavored to get inside the edifice. Just before the caslzet was removed from the residence 8 beautiful wreath of lilies and roses, sent by President and Mrs. Roose- welt, was placed upon it.
 The delegation from the United States Senate included Senators Thomas H. Payn- ter of Kentucky; Lee S. Overman of North Carolina; Robert l.. Owen of Okla homa; Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama. James P. Clarke of Arkansas; Augustus c. Bacon of Georgia.
 The interment was in Green Mount cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
COTTONoEROP
 100000 BALES SHORT

da 57,616, Georgia 1891 300. Kansas S4, Ken lucky 42O5, Louisiana 676,S23 Mississippi 1,464,207, Missouri 35,997, New Mexico AT, North Carolina 64S,517, Oklahoma S64 1o6, South Carolina 1,175,375, Tennessee 2745S6, Texas 2,2n,7 Virginia 94s6.
 Kentuckys total includes linters of es- establishments in Illinois and in Virginia.
 In the entire crop quantity of linters included is 276,5OO bales for 1907, 322,064 for 1906 and ,4s7 for 1905; round bales are 1885 for 1907. 26S21s for 1908 and .279,s36 for 1905 sea island bales are S6,793 for 1907, 57,55O for 1906 and IF, ,539 for 1905.
 Average gross weight of the bale for 1907, including linters, as given is 501 & pounds, against 51o.s for 1906; that of the round bale is 246.1 pounds for 19o7 com pared with 245.1 for 1906, and the sea island 3916 pounds for 1907, compared with 3S7 2 for 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

Ex-Governor Vardaman was an inter- ested spectator and finally he was spied out and with one acclaim the noisiy en- thusiastic crowd demanded speech. Gov ernor Vardaman tried to eyade the Issue, but he was finally led or dragged to the rostrum and profound silence ensued the moment he began to speak
 His contribution to the gaiety or the assenbage was as follows:
 Gentlemen of the senate, the house Of representatives and the rabble; This scene reminds me of an occasion that took place one time In a county to the north of here. A meeting was in progress in a little town called Pearidge and a nan by the name of Sam Johnson was the orator of the occasion.
 Sam ascended the rostrum and an- nounced that the subject for discussion that evening would be Who are We. where are we and what are we?' He had just made the announcement of the sub sect when one of his acquaintances stepped inside the meeting place and with a voice considerably befuddled with liquor, shouted. I'll tell you, you are Sam Johnson. you are at Pearidge, and you are gol durn fool
 That's all MT Vardaman had to say and the applause was terrific. but the song service soon came to and end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
LIFE SAVERS GET RAISE.
Salaries Are Bettered and Pensions
 Are Provided For.

Washington, March 20.-A House bill increasing the pay of persons engaged Tn the life-saving service of the United States was passed by the Senate today with an amendment giving to the depend- ent mother the same pension allowance as the bill gives to a widow.
 The proposed increase was made the subject of the message by the President earlier in the session. The remedy of fered by the bill consists of increase in the pay of district superintendents, keep CTS of stations and the No. surfman m each crew, together with an allowance of one ration day to each member of a crew. The salaries of superintendents are increased from 5000 to s2200 and of keep CTS from $500 to 5000. The pay of No. 1 surfmen is made $70 instead of $65 per month. The aggregate increase for the service is $230,00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

Washington, March 20.-The census re- port, issued today. shows that the cotton crop grown in 1907 aggregates 11,261, l63 running bales, counting round as half bales and including linters, and showed total of 27,57 active ginneries for 19J7. This is against 13,3O5, 265 bales in 1906 and 10725,6O2 in 1905. The statistics include 127, ,6i6 bales returned as remaining to be ginned after the time of the March can vass. The total number of running bales as given is equivalent to Il. .302,S72, 500- pound bales.
 The average gross weight of the bales for 1907 is sol s pounds. The items for the crop of 1907 are 10, 79s, ,596 square bales, 19s, ,549 round bales, S6, 793 sea island bales, linters PIG, 300 bales.
 The number of running bales by states follows:
 Alabama 1,126,02S, Arkansas 76o, ,162, Flori-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
COTTON BROKER ARRESTED.
Bond of $3o,ooo Is Required On the
 Charge of Forgery.

Houston, Tex, March 2O.-Sherin An derson of this city today arrested w. $. Miller, formerly a leading cotton broker of Bell county, at Belton, and is hold ing him until bond aggregating s30,OOO is given. The complaints against Miller rest in Harris county where he Is under indictment on a charge of forging cot ton bills of lading on the Santa Fe rall- road during the cotton season Of lsoo-oi. The amounts realized in these alleged for geries run up to $S5,0OO.
 Miller has been in New York until few weeks ago, when it was announced that he had reimbursed the railroad and returned to Belton The indictments in this county however, have not been dis missed and 1t is understood it is on these findings Miller is held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Farman Flies Successfully.

Paris, March 20.-Henry Farman, tn 3 English aeronaut, today eclipsed all previous records for aeroplane flying oy making circular flight with his ma chine of over two Kilometres Ga kio- metre is about three quarters of a mile). The machine mounted to d considerable height and MT. Farman turned and swerved in it with the greatest daring to show that the ma chine was under perfect control. The spectators gave the aeronaut an ovation when he landed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
SIOO,OOO FIRE DAMAGE
 TO BIG CHICAGO HOTEL

Chicago March 20.-Fre resulting from crossed electric light wires damaged the Grand Pacific hotel today to the extent of $1O0000 and for a time threatened to destroy the seven-story building at Clark street and Jackson boulevard. The flames were mostly confined to the top floor. No lives were lost, although many of the guests were compelled to make nasty exist by the fire escapes. Only three per sons were injured. Two onlookers were slightly cut by falling glass. The third was a fireman, Walter English, who fell from a fire escape and suffered fracture of the left arm.
 A banquet on the second floor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

by water streaming through the ceiling. The diners had been told that there was little danger of a serious fire, and they had remained at the table until the water drove them out.
 During the progress of the fire two men were arrested while robbing rooms One of them was discovered by Detective Magner while ransacking room on the sixth floor. The thief closely pursued by the officer ran to the fire escape and descended to the third floor before Mag ner dragged him in through a window.
 The Grand Pacific hotel was erected immediately after the great Chicago fire in 1871. 1Yhe building Is owned by the estate of the late Levi z Letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
NATIVES STILL EXCITED.
Refugees VIII Be Transported From
 Island of Hayti.

Port au Prince, March 20.-The city is tranquil but the natives are still greatly excited and the situation remains tense. The German cruiser Bremen will sail to- morrow to take on board the refugees in the consulates at Port de Paix and St. Marc and convey them to Kings ton. Septimus Marias, judge of the su- preme court who Is a refugee at the French legation here, says the combined intervention of the powers Is absolutely necessary to prevent anarchy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

Washington, March 2O.-As the result of an extended discussion of the necessity of again directing the attention of Con- gross to the recommendation of the Pres ident looking to legislation amendatory to the Sherman antitrust law, and of other topics mentioned in his previous messages a decision has been reached to send another message to Congress with in a day or two.
 It is said at the White House that the message has not been written, and that it is not probable that it will be sent to Congress before the introduction of the civic federation bills by Represen tative Hepburn. This statement is based upon the belief that the moral effect of the introduction of these bills might be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Postal Changes.

Washington, March 2O-tSpeciai)-John H. Pinson has been appointed postmaster at Gerger, Sumter county, vice D. Me Kinley resigned. Lucian V. Moore has been appointed regular, Edgar Moore sub stitute rural free delivery carrier, Route 1. at Sterrett The name of the postoffice at Elk, Winston county, has been changed to Falls City and moved one and three- quarters miles east of it's present loca- ton with Fred M Wilson postmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
PRESIDENT WILL SEND
 MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

seriously impaired if they are preceded by a presidential message indicating their scope in advance, thereby reducing them to mere forms.
 No explanation whatever can be had from any official source for publication regarding the reasons which brought about this decision after it had been announced that there was no intention to send a message to Congress at present. It is believed, however, that the expland- ton is to be found in the stimulation of public interest in the projected legisla ton to be dealt with in the message. caused by the very active propaganda instituted by the labor element and the pressure brought to bear by that element directly upon the administration and upon Congress by the labor chiefs who have been in conference in Washington within the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Ten-Year Sentence.

Marienburg, Prussia, March 20.-Rudolf Woelke, the banker, who was involved in the failure of the Marienburg bank last fall, was found guilty today by a jury of hypothecating the securities of customers and of other offenses and sen fenced to ten years in the penitentiary and ten years loss of civil rights. His assistant, Julius Schneider, also was con- victed and sentenced to hve years in jail and five years loss of civil rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
GOVERNOR GUILD
 HOLDING HIS OWN

Boston, March 20.-The condition of Governor Curtis Guild remained eX- tremely critical tonight, although there has been little actual change since last evening" His physician, Dr. Frederick B. Winslow, stated that the governors condition remained unchanged but he was holding his own well. During the day Mrs. Guild received a telegram from President Roosevelt expressing the Presidents hope of speedy re- covery for the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
SENATOR BANKHEAD IS
 OUT FOR GOOD ROADS

who are opposed to the confirmation of Judge Oscar Hundley of the northern Ala bama district have received notice from the Senate judiciary subcommittee that it will tomorrow hear what reasons they may advance against his confirmation.
 At the request of Senator Bankhead the Senate will on Saturday, April il, pay tribute to the momery of the late Ala bama senators, Generals Morgan and Pet tuS W. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

Washington, March 20.-tspeeial.)-Se ator Ban<head of Alabama has introduced an amendment which he intends proposing to the postoffice bill appropriating $oO0- 900 for improving the conditions of roads over which rural free delivery routes are esta blished. The states in which the routes are situated are to furnish an equal amount for improvements.
 The six Alabama members of the House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Changes In Officials.

vas one of the Italian representatives at the second peace conference at The Hague, has been named to succeed Gen.
 Giovanni Battista Di Giorgis. who died here suddenly March 13. as head of the international gendarmerie In Macedonia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
SENATOR BRYAN
 RALLIES A LITTLE

Washington, March 20.-Senator Vii liam J. Bryan of Florida, who is seri- ously i'll with typhoid fever, is slightly improved today, according to a state ment by his physicians late tonight. His condition, however, continues critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Oklahoma Has Dispensary.

Guthrie, Okla, March 20.-Both houses of the legislature today passed the state 6ispensary measure with the emergency clause. The governor will probably sign the bill tomorrow. There will be a dis pensary in every town of 2000 or more in- habitants and in every county seat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Newspaper Man Suicides.

Washington; March 20-Frank H. Hoos- ford, at one time reading clerk of the House of Representatives, and for many years a newspaper man well known in this city and throughout the state or Michigan, committed suicide today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Making Terms With Spain.

Madrid March 20-The Correspondent says that the presentation of the insignia of the Order of the Crown to Queen Vic toria by Prince Knyoshi Kuni, on behalf of the Empress of Japan was mere pre- text and the real object of the visit to Spain of the prince was to arrange Japan-Spanish entente
 interest of the shipbuilder and not in the interest of the ship operators.
 q am tired,'' he said, 'of hearing crit icism of senators from prairie states Tor not favoring a merchant marine Whlie the fact is all of the Legislation has been written by the New England senators.
 MT. Frye responded that legislation originating in the Senate had been de- stroyed by amendment in the House or Representatives. If, he said, the law of 1881 had been in the form in which it was passed by the Senate, his col league would not today be able to tell of the lack of auxiliaries.
 Total Expenditure.
 An amendment by MT. Simmons or North Carolina was adopted providing that the total expenditure for foreign mail service for one year shall not eX- ceed the estimated revenue from such service.
 
 for MT Lodge by which vessels of the larger classes will hereafter receive pay for carrying mail similar to that provid- ed for vessels of the second-class under existing law.
 Senator Newlands' amendment author izing the construction of 27 auxiliary ves- sells was rejected.
 Senator Clay offered an amendment to the bill bringing within the police powers of states and territories all control over intoxicating liquors after such liquors have been brought within the states. MT. Clay made an impassioned speech in favor of prompt action on the subject of prohibition by Congress so that states might exercise their police powers in or der to make effective their prohibition laws.
 Senator Gallinger said he would be glad to cooperate in favor of the purposes sought by the Georgia senator, but sad such legislation should not be engrafted on the shipping bill,
 The. bill was then passed without di- vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
rents Loaned To Elks.

Washington, March 2o.-A resoiution was passed by the House today author izing the loan of 26oo army tents for use at the national convention of the Elks. to be held ct Dallas, Tex, In July next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Emperor Ia Better.

Vienna, March 20.-The condition of Emperor Francis Joseph, who for week has been suffering from cold, is better today. His majesty has no fever and his cough is less painful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

seaboard, quick line to Atlanta.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-16
Notes From OSman.

A telephone meeting was held at
Frank Kelley's last week. Officers were
elected. A large crowd attended which
shows that great interest is taken in the
new farmers line which is to be built in
the near future. Another meeting may
be held this month.
Rev. Phelau, who had been confined to
his home for the past two weeks with
diphtheria, is again able to resume his
duties as pastor.
Mr.. VIM. Connell well known res.
;dent of this county, died Of pneumonia
last Sunday morning. He was sick but
a short time and was visiting with his
sister Mrs. D. Gillis Of Amigo at the
time Of his death. He was prosperous
farmer Of Liberty for number of
years. His untimely death was great
shock to his many friends and relatives
here. He leaves to mourn his loss one
sister and five brothers.
Mr.. H. n Schneider, the town treas
urer, spent one day thi, woo!, in our
burg collecting taxes.
A number Of young folks from this
vicinity attended the surprise party at
Ed. Barnes last Friday evening. All
reporteda jolly good time which was
verified by their home coming
Mrs. f. B. De Wane of Waysiae, spent
few days visiting at the home of her
parents.
The Osman Athletic Association or.
ganized two basket ball teams last week.
The following officers were elected;
Mr.. Eugene Knox, Pres. and Manager.
Mr.. Simon Fitzgerald, Treas. and Sec.
Mr. H. w. Graef, Coach
The teams will meet at Osman twice
a week to practice. We wish them
success and hope they will soon be able
to entertain us with an exhibition of
their skill
Miss Irene Morris of Chicago is here
visiting with relatives.
John Stephenson, who has been in de-
clining health for some time, is quite
seriously i'll
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-16
Notes From SChIeSWig

Mr.. Henry Schilling, an old pioneer
of the town of Schleswig, died last Fri.
day, January 10, aged n years. Inter
ment was at Rockville on Tuesday.
Miss Agena Kreimann, q Kiel High
School student, who underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis, is on the road
to recovery.
Mrs. VIM. Strausmann was taken to
Appleton on Saturday to have an opera
ton performed
Mr.. Ferdinand Kreimann has sold his
IA acre farm to Fred Dedering for
f12 200, personal property included.
Mr.. Elmer Geraldson, our teacher,
has started school again, after being i'll
for few days.
Mr.. August Elmergreen has sold his
40 acres of timber land in Eaton to Joe
Bechle. Consideration, $500.
Meyer Bros have just finished drilling
a we'll in the yard of school district mum.
Der three.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-16
Notes From MiShiCOt.

Two games of basket ball were played
here on Saturday evening. One game
was played between Two Rivers High
School and Mishicot Juniors This game
was won by the Mishicot team. The Sc
cond game was played between Mishicot
and Manitowoc team. This game was
also won by Mishicot.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mackie have re.
turned to Milwaukee after spending
some time with Mrs Mackies parents
The many friends of Mrs Bruemer
helped her celebrate her birthday ami
versary on Tuesday.
The cattle fair was very we'll attend.
ed here on Monday.
The Royal Neighbors took sleigh
ride out to Larrabee on Sunday to visit
one of the members whose home is out
there.
Master Irving Hayes is out again af,
ter few days illness.
The folks here are having a good time
evenings, coasting. Don't you hear the
noise?
Mr.. w. Bedbur celebrated his fifty
first birthday on Sunday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-16
Notes From Quarry.

This little village experienced quite a
bit of excitement last Sunday morning.
At about 1:3O A. NJ. the sky became
darksned with smoke and the smell of
SCOT was in the air. Upon investigation
it was found that the smoke emanated
from the chimney of X. H. Thompson's
residence. The occupants of the dwell
ing were not aware of the fact until
Mrs. Peter Vogt notified them. Then
the excitement began. 1t was at first
thought that the building was aflame
but it was soon apparent that only the
SCOT in the chimney was ablaze. The
timely presence of the members of the
family was all that saved the residence
from total destruction.
Ed. Fitzpatrick and family, Tom
Brennan and family and John Nal
mann's family composed a sleigh load of
merry makers last Sunday who spent
the day at the home of Barney Brennan
at Valders
DR.. Hopkins Of Valders was called to
treat the child of Tom Brennan on Tues.
day last
X. Il. Thompson is very busy pressing
hay for farmers in this neighborhood.
Nose Castone who left this place last
November to take up his abode in Mis-.
sissippi has returned and is again work
ing for the Lime and Stone Co. He ad.
vises all people to visit place before
making it their home and evidently was
not pleased with the Sunny South.
Oscar Vogel has just returned from
Loyal Clark Co. where he has been Wis.,
iting the past two months. Mr.. Vogel
is well pleased with Clark county and
intends to make his home there.
Don't forget the debate next Friday,
Jan. II. Be sure to be present and help
to organize good literary society and
debating team.