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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The jury in the case of P. F. Bennefield, administrator, Southern railway. in Judge Lanes division f~the circuit court, returned a verdict yesterday awarding the plaintiff s2oO0 damages. The plaintiff brought suit to obtain damages for the death of his little son, who was run over by Southern train. In Judge Lanes dl- vision the jury is out with the case of Lena Snider vs. J. T. Burton. The case on trial is that of Abe Thomas vs. Bir- mingham Ore company.
 In the first division of the city court the case of w. M. Hale ct al vs. Henry Boyd is on trial. In the case of Mrs Nora E. Miller vs. Mrs. W. H. Greene. the plain tiff was given the general charge. The suit was brought for a balance on a rent account.
 The case of Leila King vs. woodward Iron company Is still on trial in the sec ond division of the city court.
 Suits were filed in the city court yes- terday as follows:
 Moesser Building company vs. G. B. Mitchell 5000 damages for alleged wrong ful seizure of certain chattels; Maggie Smith vs. Southern Railway, 5000 dam ages for alleged personal injuries; Peter Guillou vs. W. W. Watkins ct all, $500 damages for the alleged wrongful suit of a writ of attachment; Fred D. Parker vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, 5000 damages for alleged per sonal injuries.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday Bolao Lagansxi, John Amitz and Joe Sponlscick, three Italians. were tried lointl yon a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 Owing to the illness of Judge Coleman there was no session of the first division of the circuit court yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
IMPROVEMENT IS
 MORE EVIDENT
Optimism In Trade Has Gainess
 During the Week
IRON AND STEEL STRONG
Shoe and Leather Trades Are In Bet ter Shape and Yarn Mills Are Running Full Time-Cotton
 Goods Are Higher.

New York. May 2s.-Bradstreet's tomor- row will say: Improvement Is more in evidence this week but irregularities in weather. general conditions and ebb and flow in trade characterize the situation as whole. House trading with jobbers and wholesalers Is not usually active at this season and efforts to attract busi- ness by clearance sales have not been altogether successful. There is a further apparent gain in the optimism with which the outlook for the moro distant future is viewed. contrasting rather sharply and indicating hacSwardness. The leading in dustries. the strength of demand of iron and steel in mos tof its forms Is notable and the railways seem to be buying more freely.
 The shoe ard leather trades are in bet ter shape aae partly to the great strength of hides and the finished products of sole and upper leather. Higher prices for shoes are hsinS asked. There are re- ports Of further gains in woolen goods. Yarn mills catering 10 these demands are said to be running full. High prices for cotton are said to curtail profits on goods.
 Great exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending May q aggregate S.1a .Soo bushels against S3S,- ss4 bushels (the corrected total for last week.. and 2.S7S. aSs this week last year. For the lS weeks ending May 27, this year. the corrected exports are 16,- S9S.1SI bushels. against 516 in the corresponding period last year.
 Corn exports for the week are SS,622 bushels against 114e96 (corrected) last week and 2S7. .151 in 190S For the AS weeks ending May T. correct corn exports are 2S, ,494.19S bushels against 44.700 996 last year. Business failures in the United States for the week ending May 27 were 205 against 219 last week. 263 in the like week of 190S 142 in 1907, 197 in 1906, and 154 in 1905
 Business failures in Canada, 2 this week and 9 with last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
BRANSCOMB AND
 WALTON WINNERS
Inter-Society Defamation Contest of Birmingham College Was Held
 Last Night.

The inter-society declamation contest of the Birmingham college training school was held last night at S:l5 o'clock at the college. There were eight participants, four representing the Lee Literary so- ciety and four the Eumenean. In. the junior contest Bennett Harvie Branscomb of the Lee society was awarded the med al for oratory. His subject was Rum
 In the senior contest William Ora Wal ton of the Eumenean won the medal with his "Unknown Confederate Dead" Prof. John o. Webb officiated as chairman. An excellent programme was rendered as fol- lows:
 Invocation.
 Piano duet, Miss Wilson and Miss Rat Tiff
 Junior declamatory contest.
 "Spartacus to the Envoys of Rome,'' John William Holmes Eumenean.
 Rum" Bennett Harvie Branscomb, Lee.
 Unknown Rider" Frank Timmons Jones, Eumenean.
 "A Picture of War; Jesse Boring Wadsworth, Jr., Lee.
 Instrumental trio, Mrs. McCool, MT. Brown and MT. Hewlett.
 Senior declamatory contest:
 "Our Origin and Destiny" John Wesley Curl, Eumenean.
 Henry w. Grady James Moore Pres colt. Lee.
 The Unknown Confederate Dead" Will liam Ora Walton, Eumenean.
 Shall We Give Up to- the Unon?" Or vile Menees Coston, Lee.
 Piano duet, Miss Wilson and Miss Rat Tiff Decision of judges.
 All the young men participating showed rare talent and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by the visitors present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
ESCAPES FROM JAIL.
Negro Runs Into Arms of Policeman
 In the Alley.

Ed Burton, a negro, who Is being held in the city jail awaiting trial, managed 10 escape from the Jail building yester- day afternoon but fell directly into the arms of Officers Street and, Burton be- fore he could get out of the jail alley
 The negro had been put to work scrub bing on the first floor and slipped out through the coal chute and started up the steps leading to the police headquarters Desk Sergeant Barney Phillips was com ing down the steps and the negro turned in the opposite direction when he saw him coming Phillips started after him and attracted the attention of the two officers who headed the negro off.
 He was taken back to the city jail and an additional charge of escaping jail docketed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Roll Call Service.

Union Springs, May 2s. -(Special.)-Nex Sunday morning there will be special service at the Baptist church called Roll Call Service" A great enort fig being made to have every member who possibly can be present and answer when their names are called. special sermon will be preached by the pastor and a beautiful musical programme has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
oarber's Election Rulings.

Montgomery, May 2S.-(Special )-Attor- ney General Garber has, ruled that lists of voters need not be furnished election inspectors for the special election to fill legislature vacancies; also that a sheriff cannot collect feed bill for prisoner held on warrant, holding that the paper must be a mitimus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
,ibley & Minge Pressed Brick CO. .sloo %
Lannon's Bond Is Paid.

Montgomery, May 2S-(Special.) )-Ten thousand dollars due on the bond of J. M. Lammons, absconding superintendent of education of Geneva county has been for warded by the surety company to the company. No trace has been found of Lammons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
River On a Rampage.

San Angelo, Tex, May %-Swelled by cloudburst in Glasscock. Sterling and Tom Green counties, North Concho river here today reached height of 30 feet Farms have been flooded and crops have been greatly damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
oil comnany Muat Pay More.

Austin. Tex. May 2ss-District Judge Wilcox today directed Receiver Eckhart of the waters-Pierce oil company. to pay the state 100000 in addition to the fine os s1,4oo.ooo already received as the cost Hs-e stats in the prosecution of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Mines at Full Capacity.

The Sloss mines are running at full ca- pacity in spite of the heavy rains of the past few days. The water problem has been formidable in the past but Captain Hanby has solved 1t, being able to control almost any ordinary amount under any conditions The mines are employing a full force and a good payday is expected this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Men Ordered to Report.

The 300 or more men working in the Bessemer rolling mills of the Tennessee company have received official notice to be prepared to resume work Tuesday, June 1. In view of the thorough over hauling and the increased demand 1t is an almost assured fact that the mills will continue to operate indefinitely,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
Today BLACH'S REMARKABLE
 $155
 OEuS
 Black SUIT SALE

will begin. Savings of $ to S7.50 in any instance and more in some.
 We bought these suits for cash-that's Blach's way a short while ago. They are exactly right in every way.
 Blue and black Serges, black thibets and unfinished worsteds, single and double breasted, with vests andWlth- out. All regular sizes as well as Stouts and sims.
 If you want to see a sale and suit values sue h a S BIach's only can give, come around to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
WHEELER'S HOTEL
EUTAW, ALA.

EUVAW, ALA Electric lights and bells in each room. Artesian water. Long distance Telephone service Hot and Cold Water Baths.
 n. JOE WHEELER, Prop
 Hafes o2.0e Per Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

Do not forget that Dr. Seth Arnold s Balsam is the best known remedy for all bowel complaints. Warranted by Jacobs Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
St. vlncent,s contributlons.

The following additional contributions to the fund for building an east wing to St. Vincent's hospital have been re- ceived:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
NEW WATERWORKS
 PLANT PLANNED
Bond Issue Is Authorized By
 City of Chattanooga
PROJECT IS HARD FOUGHT
Company That Is Building Power Plant Near Chattanooga Has Filed Application For Increase of
 Capital Stock to $5,ooo,ooo.

Chattanooga. May 2s.-(Special.) )-Mayor Crabtree has finally signed the resolutions authorizing the issuance of water works bonds amounting to s9OO,000 and granting the mayor and the board of public works authority to advertise for bids for the construction of new water works plant. The resolution also provides for the ap propriation of S50OO to pay the expenses of the board In advertising for bids and preparing plans and estimates of the new water works system. The passage of this resolution was bitterly fought at every step through the council. It passed the lower board, but when it reached the upper board there ensued long and stub born fight.
 The building of the new water works was opposed by a number of the mem- bers of the City Council on the ground that it would be much more expensive than the purchase of the existing one even at a high figure on account of the fact that the streets of the city would have to be torn up and the citizens there by put to great inconvenience. There are many, however, who are anxious to build the new plant, and 1t is not at all i'm probable that a start will at least be made in a few months. The old company has offered to sell the present plant for N.7oo.- GOO, but the City Council thinks the price too large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29


 The Chattanooga and Tennessee Rive- Power company. the corporation that is building the 5000 horsepower electric plant at Hale's bar. where the great lock and dam is being erected under the auspices of the United States government. has filed an application for an increase of its capital, by charter amendment, from $3, 500, 900 to $5, ,000,O00. Because of the need of more capital to complete the plans of the company this action was determined on at meeting of the stockholders and directors a month ago. When this com pany was organized its capital stock was placed at sS5OO.oOO, which at the time at tracted much attention because of the un- usually large capitalization. Work has been in progress at Hales bar in con- struction of the power plant for about three years. It developed that more cash would be needed; hence the decision to add s1, 800 GOO to the stock. The board of directors signed the application for amend ment They are R. H. Williams, James c. Brady, A. E. Brady, c. F. James, and George D. Lancaster.
 The Chattanooga battalion of the Third regiment Is making every effort to have the best outfit in camp this year. Not only is 1t proposed that it shall be the best from a viewpoint of discipline and organization, but in craftsmanship as well. Maj. S. Ere. Brown, commanding the battalion. Is having weekly drills In close order formation and two nights tar get practice. The outfit was recently given the regular monthly inspection.
 Deputy Sheriff Espy of Birmingham came to Chattanooga Wednesday night after convict who recently escaped from the mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Pratt City. Failing to identify the alleged fugitive, Sheriff Espy returned to the Alabama city with out his prisoner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
New York Stocks.

New York. Aug. 3.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
$4,000 DIED

The last government census re-
ports show that more than $4,000
grown people and more than $4,000
children died in single year with
diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera infan-
tum and other loose-bowel troubles.
This terrible death rate from these
diseases is wholly unnecessary. In
the past 60 years Wakefield's Black
berry Balsam has been used in mil
lions of cases of diarrhoea, dysentery
cholera infantum and other bowel
troubles and not one single case has
been reported to us where it has fall
ed to cure when the simple direc-
tions were followed. This excellent
remedy should be kept in the house,
where it can be reached on mo-
ment's notice, as much suffering can
be avoided If these diseases are
checked as soon as they first appear.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam is the
one reliable bowel remedy that does
not depend upon habit-forming and
dangerous drugs. 1t is delicious to
take and does not constipate. 80
cents, or three bottles for 81. Drug
gists everywhere.
C. Wakefield 4 Co., Bloomington, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
consideration. Carried. Laid

mediate consideration Carried. Laid
over under the rules.
Alderman McNealy offered resolu-
ton that signs be placed on certain
walks regarding riding bicycles on
walks Adopted.
Alderman McNealy moved matter of
water mains on Seventeenth avenue
between Twenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets, be referred to waterworks
committee and board of local improve
ments. Carried.
Alderman Ellinwood offered resolu-
ton that city electrician order removal
of all dead or unused wires and poles.
Adopted
Alderman McNealy moved that may
or and committee of three confer with
Tri-City Railway company regarding
service. Carried.
The mayor named Aldermen Carse.
| Ellinwood and McNealy as such COM
mittee.
Alderman Ellinwood offered resolu-
| ton that license and markets commit
tee prepare ordinance fixing license
fee and bond for circuses using streets
of city. Adopted
Alderman EllinwOod submitted an
ordinance providing method of letting
of city official printing, and moved its
immediate consideration. Carried. Laid
over under the rules. Referred to Or
dinance and printing committees.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
LAWYER NJ. T. RUDGREN,
CITY Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03

the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore of Halter & Black.
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since l procured a bottle of Di.
got me out of the house in "a hours.
l took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and Dr., Detch0n's
Relief for Rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good. |
had five of the best physicians in the
city, but l received very little relief
from them. | know Dr. Detchon's Re-
lief for Rheumatism to be what 1t is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
The MARKETS.

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat.
September, 1O4, 1O4k. 101%. 1o2A.
December. 1919. h, 1905. 1OOk.
May, 1855, 1854, 103R, 103B.
Corn.
September. 65k, 65A. GAS. 64A.
December, 54as, say, SO, 53A.
May, 551s, 55A, 5SA, "a.
Oats.
September, 371s, 37H, 369s. 36k.
December, S7as, 379s, 36%, 37A.
May, 1914, 40, 39k, 39k
Pork.
September. 2O.45. 2O.55, 2O.40. 2O.4O
January, 1850. 1850, $3.50, 1910.
Lard.
September, 11.30, 1872. lilo, lie.
September. 11.25, 11.27, 11.05. Hip.
January, 9.S2, 9.S7, 9.67, go.
Ribs.
September. 1895, 1895, 1880. 1882.
October, 1855. 1867. 10.47, 1852.
January, SIT, S.S7, $40. $40.
Receipts today Wheat 42S. corn
243. oats 1913, hogs, 1900. cattle 1000
sheep $4,000
Estimated receipts Wednesday -
Wheat 1874, corn 107, oats rs, hogs 3D.
600.
Hog market opened steady. Hogs
left over 1900 Light s74007 80
mixed and butchers $7.45dS.O0. good
heavy $7.S5@S.05, rough heavy $725@
7.i5
Cattle market opened strong.
. Sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Omaha 5000, cattle 1.500
Hogs at Kansas City 10000. cattle
900.
Hog market closed weak to ) cents
lower. Bulk sales $7.5Om7.SO. light
$7.35@7.S5. mixed and butchers $1,000
7,95, good heavy $720@S.00. rough
heavy $72O@740.
Cattle market closed steady
Sheep market closed steady.
Northwestern s-Minneapolis
today 81. last week IS, last year Sc
Duluth. today So. last week &c. las
year 10.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat II
to X lower, corn "a lower.
Liverpool closing-Wheat IA higher
to V lower, corn Il to "a lower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
washinaton's Plague Spots.

lie in the low, marshy bottoms of
the Potomac. the breeding germ of
malaria germs. These germs cause
chills, fever and ague. biliousness,
jaundice, lassitude. weakness and
general debility and bring suffering
or death to thousands yearly. But
Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malaria troubles.
They are the best all-round tonic
and cure for malaria | ever used.
writes r. NJ. James, of Louellen, S.
C. They cure stomach. liver, Kidney
and blood troubles and will prevent
typhoid. Try them, 80 cents. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
River Riplets.

The w. w. was north and south and
the Fox went north. The Columbia
was in from Burlington.
The stage of water was 3.25 at 6
a. III. and $40 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03

When the digestion is all right, the
action of the bowels regular, there is
natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lacking, you may know
that you need a dose of Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
strengthen the digestive organs. i'm
prove the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
Provisions and Produes.

the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry - Hens, per pound,
lie; spring chickens, $3.50 to $3.50 per
dozen.
Butter-Dairy, 20 to 21c; creamery,
&c.
Lard-12Rc.
Potatoes-60c.
OniOns-75c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn. rs to soc; oats, 55c.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40; straw,
81.
Coal-Lump. per DusheI, 14c: slack.
$3.50.
All the news all the time-THE
ARCTIC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS

City Council Room, Rock Island, H.,
Aug. 2. 1909.-The council met in reg
ular session at p. m, Mayor Nc
Caskrin presiding and all the alder
men present except Thompson.
The minutes of the last regular SEES
sion were read and approved.
Alderman Lawler submitted an ordi-
nance, which was considered and
adopted by unanimous vote, allowing
labor pay rolls for week ending July
81, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03

nance. which was considered and
adopted by unanimous vote. allowing
claims against the several funds, as
follows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-03

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-04-08

Adrain, son of Columbus Smith,
residing on the old Dave Rice
farm, near Hutchinson, Rails
county, suffered a fall last Janu-
AIRY while at school in Perry and
was seriously hurt. He was taken
to st. Louis recently for treat
ment but his condition was not
helped and we are told that there
is but little hope for his recovery.
He was brought thru Mexico last
week ON his return home.
Later-Since the above was
written young Smith has died,
He died Sunday at noon at the
home of T. ii. Slavens in Lad.
donia. His parents were not able
to get him home before death came
to his relief.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-04-08
The Wednesday Club.

The Wednesday Club held the
closing meeting Vf-the year with
Mrs. Frank Robertson ON Wood
lawn. Mrs. Mcmillan led the les
son which was on the Social Con-
ditions in Russia. Mrs. Warden
made complete description of the
life aud work of TolstOi, and Miss
Lewis reviewed his book, Anna
Kerenina. Miss Houston read a
paper on Coronation Ceremonies.
Mrs. w. w, Boots used the maps
to illustrate her excellent article
on Rlssia's Aggressive Policy. "
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
Mrs. r. r. Arnold. President
Mrs. Robertson. Vice-President
Mrs. Mitchell White. Secretary
Miss Annie Lewis. Treasurer
Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Reed form the
program eommitte and the next
years work will be Abstraction,
gary. This has been one of the
hest years Of the clubs work.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-04-08
Miss Lierheimer Dead.

Miss Clara Lierheimer, 10 years
of age, died quite suddenly last
Thursday night of lung trouble
at the home of her parents near
Benton City. The funeral was
held Saturday at the Benton City
Presbyterian church. conducted by
Rev. Duffy.
The deceased was a highly re-
spected young woman and her
sudden taking away has east a
gloom over the neighborhood.
The active pail bearers were
VIM. and Frank Erisman, Art Kel.
lerhal, Ivrin Watts. VIM. Blease
and Marshall Moore. The hon.
orary pail bearers were Misses
Ethel Moore, Minnie johnson, Ella
Blease, Barbara Trachel and Lot
tie Barnes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-04-08

ing upon the green face Of the
earth. Day after day you toll
with the dear little ones and
with smiles and kind words train
their little minds To think and
be useful while we at home can
hardly stand them at meal time
without a racket. Goodness knows
how you do il. but you take 20
or 30 little six and ten year Odds
and stay with them until they
can actually read. while at home
not only does little Willie sass
his pa but he can also spar him
and in a flat-footed fight pop gets
whipped. And grandma in the
general scheme of spelling him
lets him do as he pleases when
he stays at her house during va
cation. There are children ON ev-
cry square mile Of the United
States and one shoulders to think
whittier we would drift without
the school teacher who is smil-
ing her sweet precious life away
trying to make useful citizens
out Of the lively. unruly little
animals. Merchants, governors,
farmers. presidents. policemen.
railroaders, all our future work
erz must come from the teschers'
hands. Yes. teacher you are the
greatest thing on earth or above
Il and when your life work IS
lover there certainly awaiis Jon a
crown Of glory and resting
place beyond the hlae skies IN
the sweet holda Of Eden.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-04-08
Home Burned.

The residence Of T. w. Craw-
ford, in the southwest part of
town, was destroyed by fire last
Saturday night. J. ID. Shanks,
from Fargo, N. d., was just NOV
ing into the place. A coIored
woman, il seems, was cleaning up
the house and using some gasoline
in the wash water, and in the
boiling it is supposed that the gas.
oline floated on the top of the
water and, becoming ignited, il
set fire to the house. Mr.. Shanls
lost most of his household goods
no insurance. II is reported that
he lost a valise in the fire in which
was secreted $1,000. Still more
unfortunate for him if true. Mr.
Crawford had $500 insurance on
the house.