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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Little Prospect of Changing
 Cit Government
$5O,OOO FOR THE GOVERNOR
Spirited Fight Expected On Extra Ap- ropriation-Greater Birmingham Seems To Be in Strong Po-
 sition-Other Gossip.
BY c. M. STANLEY.

Montgomery, July 30.-(Spccial. )-The Urquhart bill providing for commission form of government for Alabama cities seems doomed It was introduced in the house as bill No. 1, was referred to committee and it now seems not unlil<e- ly that it will have very rocky road to travel
 You would be surprised at the strength of the arguments brought forward against the measure. Members from even the country districts fear that such d measure would put too much power in the hands of few men. They admit that conditions are bad in some cities but fol- low this up by asking if the citizens themselves are not to blame for electing inefficient men to office.
 These are the remarks heard in the house wing. And suppose for the sake of argument the measure should get through the house-think what 1t must face in the senate
 There it would have the whole hearted opposition of Lieutenant Governor Gray, the presiding officer and it can be set down right now that MT Gray has a. lot of mighty faithful friends in the sen- ate who will stand by him through thick and thin when he calls on them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
ToDAY's AGE-HERALD.

Hurry up programme on constitutional
 bill
 Commission on shaky ground. Wright's final airship test Is a suc- cess.
 small victory for Taft in tariff. Severe earthquake shakes MeHco. spain's troubles are decreasing o-Tariff bill at last completed. 3-Locker club bill by Dr. Tarrant Hood attorney for steel company. Ensley citizens discuss Greater Bir-
 mingham bill
 Man falls 40 feet on his head. AEditorial comment. 5-Citizens return from lobbying expedi-
 tions to capital.
 Militia rifle shots will arrive tomorrow
 for practice Alexander, charged with Flat Creek shooting, allowed bail.
 Warrior mayor in three-cornered fight. Battery boys fight on train. 6-General sporting news Birmingham social events. News of Bessemer 9--Stock market is very active. Cotton again goes highe.'. Wheat declines under selling. 1O-Nothing but water and milk. Cotton outlook still bullish.
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suIta May se compromIsed.

New Orleans, July 30.-An effort will be made to compromise suits pending before the Mississippi courts penalizing the Re- tail Lumber Dealers association of Mis- sissippi in the sum of $14.ooo,Ooo on the ground of violating the antitrust laws of the state This decision was reached here late today after rather stormy session of the members who had com posed the association. It was declared that the allegations are unfounded in fact. but it was agreed, in view of the fact that the association had disbanded. that 1t would be best for the individual members to subject themselves to fines, which 1t Is thought will be nominal, rather than undertake the expense of carrying the case to tho federal courtA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
NEAR BEER CASES
 FINALLY DECIDED

Asheville, N. C., July S0.-After trial lasting Il days, and which was featured with merciless ''grilling' of the three de- tectives brought here and paid by the "Good Government league.' the states case against IA "near-beer'' vendors was decided by Judge P. c. Cooke this morn ing, seven of the defendants being ac- quilted of the charge of selling beer and seven convicted of selling whisky or pro- curing the same. Those convicted re- ceived sentences ranging from $100 fine to four months hard labor on the roads. perior court.
 Character witnesses from various sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Bad Auto Accident.

Kewanee, H., July 30-State Sen ator B. F. Baker suffered the break ing of both of his legs and arms in an automobile accident on the Nepon- set road, three miles east of here last night. Mrs. Baker and Elizabeth Chandler were also hurt but no bones were broken. The steering apparatus broke and the car turned turtle. All three injured are at St. Francis hos pital here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Clash With Strikers.

Pittsburg, July 30.-In clash between striking employees of the Pressed Steel Car company at McKee's Rocks and state constabulary two strikers were injured tonight by being struck with riot maces in the hands of the mounted troopers. The clash is reported to have resulted from an attempt of the troops to dlsperse sev, eral sidewalk crowds gathered around orators who were speaking in favor of a prolongation of the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Unique Fight Threatened.

What threatens to be one of the most pryothechinic fights during the present session will be on the request of Cover nor Conner for an additional s50O0O ap- propriation to continue the railroad litiga- tion In which the state is engaged. It will be remembered that at the last ses- sion an appropriation of s50,O00 was made for the employment of special counsel to carry on the railroad litigation and this fund has all been spent The gover- nor now desires another $50, GOO
 An inkling of what may be expected was given in both the house and senate yes terday, where resolutions were offered calling upon the governor for an item ized account of how the money had been disbursed The prediction is generally made that another s5O000 will not be forthcoming
 In fact if you get around among the members of the legislature you will find considerable tendency to break over the traces. Indeed one man today quotes the governor as saying that ''the boys are not acting just right this time.'
 |, It is hard to tell, though, how the lawmakers will act when the pressure is brought For instance. take the case of constitutional prohibition. A poll of the senate shows absolutely that enough men are against 1t to defeat it and the same is almost true of the house But what will they do when the prohibitionists line up the issue to them in such a way that they will be put In the attitude of taking stand either flor whisky, or "against whisky?" There is the rub. Most any senator will tell you that 1t takes lots of backbone these days to have dozens of publications in the state line him up as whisky man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Golf at Tate.

Tate Spring Hotel Tenn, July so.-(spe- cial.)-Dowdel Brown of Atlanta and Le- Roy Perry of Birmingham were the win ners today in the semi-finals in the handi cap golf tournament now being played here for the July cup of the Tate Spring Golf club. The finals will be played Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Bad News from Madrid.


 Bad News from Madrid.
 Paris, July 3.-Mail advices from Madrid confirm the reports of the hostile demon- stration which greeted tie King on his arrival from San Sebastian and the riot ing which followed. Troops are constant ly marching through the streets with every intention of overa wing the pop ulace. The situation of the people is de- scribed as truly pitiful. Information re- garding the exact conditions at Melilla and in the interior of Spain is withheld and the residents of Madrid are filled with the widest alarm for the safety of rela- lives and friends.
 Frantic mothers vainly besiege the war office for news of their sons fighting in Africa. The only reply to each Is: You will be notified if he is killed"
 The correspondent says that there have been alarming rumors of a plot in the Madrid garrison and of the execution of soldiers daily, but adds that it is impos- sible to say whether these reports are true, as the government denies every thing, even reports of what Is known to be true. and tries to offset the news of the Spanish defeats in Morocco with ac- counts of the gallantry of anonymous soldiers, especially their devotion to their officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31

tions gave most damaging evidence against the detectives, one of whom is himself under bond in this city for sell ing whisky in Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Greater Birmingham Conference

It IS settled that a joint conference of the senate and house committees on Greater Birmingham will be held next Tuesday. This arrangement was made in order to allow all the advocates and opponents of the measure to be heard at one time. Ensley has had a number of men on the ground since the opening ses- sion and they have been seeing the mem- bers individually against what they call the Greater. Greater Birmingham bill. It is expected, however, that when the joint conference Is held whole car load of Birmingham people will come down to ro before the committees and tell them that Birmingham really wants the meas ure
 The Greater Birmingham contest has been a checkered one since It's inception and in the legislature there Is strong sentimental feeling for 1t because of the adversities 1t has had. There has proh- ably never been local bill in the state which has been so we'll advertised It's trials and tribulations have been spread far and wife and are almost as well known in the rural counties as they are in Birmingham itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
ed favorably. Also the bill to put pen

ed favorably. Also the bill to put pen soners of 80 years in the first class
 MT. Reynolds from the committee on education reported favorably bills for compulsory education and county aid for high schools.
 Bills under adverse report were left with committees for the time.
 First Bill. The first bill was local measure con- corning Mobile schools. It provides for appropriations from the city and county Passed Also companion bills.
 The bill to regulate salt water fishing was passed with opposition. The bill is an output of the game and fish depart ment of the state.
 A bill to relieve former Sheriff Cazalas of costs of impeachment case was pre- scented by MT. Hamburger. MT. Teasley gave notice that he would move to take from adverse calendar MT, Teasley's bill to prevent use of one fund for expense of another from the state treasury
 On motion of Senator Merritt the sen- ate adjourned to Monday at noon out of respect to the late Senator Bayies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31

raise the white flag of the Carlists The leaders who maintain a military and po- litical organization in northern Spain are being closely watched.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

The TIMES greets its readers this
week with an issue of "a pages We
ask you to give careful attention to all
our advertisers have to say.
Mrs. r. e. Baxter and daughter of
Chicago, are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Osburn.
Miss Anna Hanks. who has been a
guest at the Congregational parsonage
for some weeks, left for her home in
Ohio this morning.
The receipts of the Congregational
supper and apron sale amounted to $l43
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Nichols saw ben
>Hur" at the Detroit opera house last
evening
slvMr. shdeBrss1k. IT. Thomas enter
tanned the Quii lenti club and few
other friends a O'Clock spiced beef
dinner "Wednesday evening. They en-
terrain the Five Hundred club tonight
and the Bridge club next Tuesday at 6
o'clock dinners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Byron.

Mr. George Hale is laid up with bruis-
es inflicted by Mr.. Graham's Holstein
bull, which got vicious streak on af-
ter being led to water aid back into the
stable. He was attacked while tieing
him, and would probably have been
killed if there hadn't been chance to
crawl through into another part, where
the animal could not reach. He escap-
ed without serious injury, but is pretty
lame Word has been received here
of the drowning in the Yellowstone
river, of William Hyatt, son of Asher
Hyatt, who went with his family to
Dakota year ago last spring. He had
been working on an electric line, and 1t
js thenght that possibly he was electro
cuted, Sand fell into the river, where he
was foundyutgMiss Marjorie McPhail,
of Petoskey, is the guest Mrs M J
Burnham. She went to Howell Mon
day, returning Tuesday-Mr and Mrs
b. s Fosket visited their daughter. Mrs
A q Miller, Sunday-Mr and Mrs
John L Fosket are guests of Mr. and Mrs
B 8 Fosket-Mrs Jacob Boice, an old
resident of Burns township, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs U J Bird,
Thursday morning. Her husband has
been dead several years. Her sister.in.
law, Mrs M T Boice. died only month
ago-The wind Sunday evening did
some damage in this vicinity, blowing
over stacks Of hay. straw and cornstaIks
and some small buildings-Mrs r o
Hern and Mrs l. E Downing are visit
ing friends in Grand Rapids-Mr and
Mrs G Wren, of Corunna, are guests of
Mr. and Mrs B. 8 Williams - Fred
Bemis and his brother, Charles, from
Deerfield, have gone to Virginia to
spend part Of the winter-Mr and
Mrs ] F Anderson were in Flint last
week Tuesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Dimmlck- stey.

One of the happiest weddings which
has taken place in Owosso in many a
day was that of LeValley Dimmick and
Miss Gertrude E., daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. B. Estey, solemnized at the
home of the brides parents Tuesday
afternoon at 6 o'clock. 1t was marked
by its simplicity and impressiveness.
Unattended the couple pledged their
vows, the ring service being used by
Rev Carlos H. Hanks, following which
congratulations and good wishes were
extended in most hearty manner to
Mr.. aud Mrs. Dimmick by the members
-Of1hecimanediate families, they being
the only guests. A four course we'd
ding supper was served and then the
happy couple left for a short wedding
trip The home was attractively deco
rated. the colors being green and white
la the parlor where the ceremony was
performed, pink and white in the din
ing room. The bride and groom have
lived in Owosso all their lives, gradu-
ated from the high school in the class
1904, Mrs. Dimmick later attending the
Agricultural college. MIR. Dimmick
has been for everal years prominent
in the musical life Of the city, fire.
quenlly taking part in public and social
ev. nts, and his services in the Congre-
gational choir have been almost inval
uaole. Mr.. Dimmick Is associated with
his father in looking after the large
real estate interests in the city. He is
a young man of sterling worth and is
sure to take his place within few
years as one of the leading business
men of the city.
THE TIMES extends its heartiest con-
to Mr.. and Mrs. Dimmick
aud wishes for them all kinds of good
fortune. They will shortly be at home
10 their friends in their new residence
IN Mulberry street
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Change Wrought by Protection

Official figures from Washington
attest the remarkable change that
has been wrought in the foreign
trade of the United States. Original
ly the great bulk of our exports con-
sisted Of agricultural products and a
few other. commodities mainly
crude materials for manufacture
abroad. Our ,own manufactures
were few and inconsequential. We
could not turn ont enough for home
consumption, and were compelled
to buy what we needed in other
countries. But all that has been al
tered, as shown, by the Department
of Commerce and Labor. At pres
ent three-fourths of our foreign
trade Is in manufactures. To be
sure, we import many things made
in the old world, but the proper
tion which our manufactures bear to
other exports Is steadily increasing.
This Transformation has been es-
pecially marked during the last thir-
ty years-and that is the period dur
ing which we have had most effec-
tive Professionalism Times"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Have Not Kept Tab

1t has become fashionable to cuss
Cannon and abuse Aldrich as the
men who have been putting up the
Tariff, just as II the Tariff had been
increased instead of reduced by the
last revision Just ask some of these
Tariff howlers to name a few OF the
articles on which the duty has been
increased and they at once begin to
founder in a swamp of misinforma-
ton on the subject, for the number
OF items on which the duties are now
as high as under the Dingfey bill Ia
very few, and the number OF items
on which 1t has been reduced is
pretty big. The trouble with a
great many of the Tariff critics Is
that they have not kept tab on the
work done on the Tariff question:
Anita (Ia.) Republican"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
SEQ cath o. Hon. Arthur Hill.

After sickness of practically year
Hon. Arthur Hill died at his home in
Saginaw. Monday afternoon, aged 81
years. Mr.. Hill was one of the best
known men in Michigan, his business
interests extending to all parts of the
country from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and south to the Gulf of Mexico. Born
at ST. Clair, Michigan, 1S4S, he at.
tended the district school and then
graduated from the University of
Michigan as civil engineer. In 1856
he located in Saginaw and became a
'landlooker, laying the foundation for
his large fortune while thus engaged.
LAUNDERING became his business and his
interests are very extensive. Mr.. Hill
was q great student and during later
years had given much time and
thought to questions of national i'm
portance. thus fitting himself for great
or usefulness to the public. In a pub.
lie way he had been prominent for
years, three times mayor of his dity. a
member of the school board, regent
of the University Of Michigan and two
years ago leading candidate for U. S.
Senator. His interest in educational
matters was great and he manifested it
in very practical way by the estsb.
lishment of four perpetual University
scholarships providing $3.50 each for
four years-one being conferred each
year apon one of the graduates of the
Arthur Hill high school. 4
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Don't overlook single sd in this "a
page issue.
Oyerestimate Their Importance.

1t cam hardly be seriously con-
tended that the Republican party
nationally, is going to repudiate the
majority and the Tariff bill enacted
by that majority in order to sustain
the very small minority. In the Sen
ate of the United States there were
only seven altogether, two of them
from this state. Whatever may be
resolved by the constituents os these
men, 1t Is not presumable that the
national party will endorse their &C
tions. 1t is ridiculous for any one
to think of such a thing. These men
and their friends. attach entirely too
high potentiality to them and to
themselves cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Republican. gnt "1dm I
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
SHOT AT LAST.
Wolf Pest That Has Annoyed iender
son and Chesaning Farmers
Killed.

Thursday morning party of farmers
living near Chesaning and Henderson
began another hunt for the wolf that
has been killing sheep in that vicinity
for the past two years. This hunt was
successful. William Lotridge of Brant
Center, bringing the animal to the
ground early in the morning. 1t proved
to be large coyote. There was great
rejoicing among the farmers when the
news was passed. slong as the AMI
NAL has KILLED several hundred dollars
worth of sheep. =
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Wouldn't Work.

"Yes. I'm anxious to get my daugh-
ter or my hands. I'll admit"
Then why don't you let her marry
me:''
What good would that doT-BOs-
ton Traveller.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
No Use.

Eank Stui'bs--S'pos' you'll he gittin'
I'll, ~ them airyplanes purity soon.
Hige,
H!sr Mi!ler-Nope. Ef did git one
he, lnw family ii be round TO bUrry
il fore he'd time TO git steam up
EOSiun Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
They Make EN-.

In this era OF airshirs and autos aud troll
levs
Relieving in ghosts seems the greatest OF
roliies.
Yet comes this reflection our caimness to
tar
The mure a@.os and trolieys tho more
- ghosts there are.
cleveland Leader.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Why Barker Left.

Hyker-So Barker has lost his Job.
oh: Didn't he know enough TO hold It
down.?
I'yker-Yes; that was the trouble
He knew too, much. - New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Enerov versus Judoment.

Energy wifout Judgment" said Tn.
Gle Eben, won't git you whah, you's
gwine any mo- dan stahtin' n engine
on de wrong track an crowdin' on
stes m."-Washington Star.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
Not Abashed.

NOT ApaSneo.
where are you going my pretty maid?'
None OF your business. SIR" she said.
suppose 1 should turn my nose UP at
you.
And the young man giggied and said III
you do
I won't be angry a little bit
LII kiss you. my dear. right under it,
Detroit Free Press.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

WANTED-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping Inquire G. w.
Care THE TIMES.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
A Free Ride.

As this earth swiftly travels its way
We passengers gayly declare l,'
It's comfort to know that we may
Stay on without payment OF fare
w ashinRto-- >a.N"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
One "less."

The seedless apple would be all right
The bonelees fish we never would Veto
But we'd give them all. "iesses'' great
and small,
For the souiSI OF a noiseiess mosquito.
boston Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

Mrs. q. II. Sspp ;will entertain the
Reigny Day club next Tuesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
owosso MARKETS.

For the Times Every
Friday Morning
Owosso, Mich. Dec 10, 1909.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Christmas Long Ago.

By Edna Salgren, Aged IA Years Fifth
Avenue, Kearney, Neb. Blue Side.
In a little town Of Bethlehem, 1909 years
ago, everybody that lived in the country
would meet to pay their taxes.
A man and his wife went to pay their
taxes and as the house was so full they
had to go and sleep in the barn and while
there a little babe was born unto the
proud parents.
Meanwhile three shepherds were watch
ing their sheep, when one shepherd was
astonished to see a beautiful angel appear
in the sky and, behold! the light that came
blinded the men so they put their hands
over their eyes and they were afraid, but
the angel told them to fear not as there
was a king born unto the earth and that
a star should lead them to the place. They
followed the star. When they came to a
barn and went in to give gifts to the little
king.
This king and savior of all mankind
came down from his home Of wonderful
and BEAUTIFUL things to save the cruel ana
wicked men that helped to cruelty Him,
and He also gave them a chance to be in
His wonderful home above, forevermore.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
His Word of Honor

By Annette Schultze, Aged II Years, 1917
Broadway, Council Bluffs, la, Red Side.
1t was during the war between the north
and south and the north was winning. In
order to get even the southern colonel or
dered six of the best known men OF the
northern people to be shot. Among the six
men there was a young boy OF 10 years
with bright blue eyes and curly hair. They
were cast in prison and the TALLER wa a
kind hearted man. lie often grieved to see
such a young boy suffer for nothing. The
day befors they were to be shot, the jailer
noticed that Percy, this was the boys
name, was somewhat paler than the rest.
What is the matter, Percy?" asked the
jsIler In a kind tone, do you feel sick 2"
"No sir" swered the boy, but 1 rave
a mother who is very sick and perhaps
dead now, and / would like to see her
before l am shot, May l go and see her?
Just for two hours2" But" said the TALLER,
how do / know that you are going to
come back" 81 win give you my word
and homer" answered Percy. eyes you can
60" said the jailer, 'for II is only 1
o'clock now and you must be back at g."
Then no started off. 1t did not take
long till he reached home. A good neigh
Dor opened the door and said, How glad
your mother Will be TO see YOU" Then
he went To his mothers room. She said,
'Is II you PsFcyg' Yes, mother" re-
piled Percy, II dreamed you were in prison
and was going to be shot. how glad l am
that II Is not true, you must never go