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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
RELATIONS WITH CANADA.
AIdrich Policy Would Tend to Increase
 Foreign Tariffs.

From the Toronto Star
 The United States Senate, which now has the Payne tariff bill under consid- eration, Is endeavoring to largely undo the work the House of Representatives has done in the direction of reduced protection. The 15 per cent duty on hides, which the House had struck off, has been restored by the Senate; the duty on barley, reduced by the House from 30 to 15 cents per bushel, has been put up to the old figure by the upper chamber; iron ore, which the House put on the free list, the Senate prop osed to tax at 25 cents per ton, only 16 cents less than 1t was under the Dingley law; coal, in which reciprocal free trade was proposed is placed again on the dutiable list, and even the lumber schedules are restored to near the Ding lev level Unless the House, in con- ference with the Senate, can induce A more liberal attitude on the part of the latter or failing, some result from the recent reciprocity conference at De- troit. it looks as if the new tariff, instead of being a movement toward freer trade, may with its maximum as well as minimum, schedules, be in the direction of increased protection.
 If such a result does occur it will be unfortunate both from a United States and a Canadian standpoint and especially unwise from a United States standpoint. It will be unfortunate in that 1t will en- courage those who are always clamoring for higher protection in this country, more particularly as against the United States and will thus have a tendency to drive apart where there should be drawing together. It will be unwise. from a United States standpoint since it will tend toward the sealing up a most important outlet for products of Ameri- can industry that might be so easily open- ed by other means. If tte United States markets were freely opened to Canadian cattle and other like stock, 0 situation would be created that must result in corresponding opening of the Canadian market to American manufactured goods. Canadian drovers and Canadian farmers would, under the conditions stated. go to Chicago, to Buffalo, and to Boston wlth the products of their flocks and herds, and they would see there many articles boots and shoes, stoves, agricultural lm- plements and which, but TOT the Canadian duty, they could with ad- vantage bring home in return. The re- suit would be irresistible pressure upon the Canadian government for reduction of duties on American imports sufficient to permit of profitable trading both ways. Then instead of two streams of trade De- ing compelled as now to flow side by side from east to west, @ distance or 4o00 miles. because of artificial obstructions, there would be a free flow backward ana forward wherever natural conditions were such as to make interchange profitable. and beneficent commerce and the cause of good neighborhood would both be ad- vanced by the situation created.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
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 see the end of the tragedy.
 The Baron rode away at once and jour neyed gloomily and despairing to his ruined castle. Before he had been there many days>he became again what he had been-the sad, dejected master of a fallen house and a hopeless estate. He saun- tered or cantered Mstlessly through the bramble-covered, weed-grown wilderness. He mourned Isabelle as he would have mourned her had she died before his eyes, His life was finished, and he wished that he might lie in the crumbling tomb with his parents and ancestors
 Then one day a traveller, brilliantly att tired, rode straight into the grounds and alighted before the door. De Sigognao stepped back and for an instant his hand went to his sword. The arrival was the young Duke of Vallombreusei
 Nay" said the Duke. T have not come to fight. I can assure you that I have had enough. Allow me to present better credentials"
 He presented a great parchment It was a commission, signed by the King, giving De Sigognac command of a regi- ment.
 My father and T." said the Duke, Ire minded the King of the devotion of your ancestors to his, and of the great services of your father. As a direct response you have been made a captain of Mousque- taires. But there will be something more worthy of De Sigognac when you reach Paris It has been settled that you are to have the governorship of a prov- ince."
 Rather stiffly De sigognac extended the hospitality of his poor habitation. The Duke, evidently bent on pleasing, pre- tended not to notice his hosts poverty and brought forward all those charms of man. ner that had made him a favorte in Paris. despite his vices. Insensibly the young Baron thawed.
 Vallambreuse, apparently, had been vastly improved in morals by the good, honest sword thrust that had brought him so near the grave, and he did not try to disguise the fact that the lesson admin istered by the Baron had borne fruit while he lay between living and dying He confessed that he had been black guard and with a sincerity not to be questioned he declared that he was de- termined to reform
 It was not till evening. however, that he told the real reason for his visit. Then he said gravely:
 AS the half-brother of Isabelle, now Comtesse de Lneuil by virtue of estates settled on her by our father, have the right to ask you if you still love her" The answer must have been satisfactory for the next day the Duke and the Baron were riding gayly side by side to Paris Apparently Fate had spent all its bt- terness on them in their youth and now had none left. Isabelle and her husband lived in sunlight till their death-favortes at court beloved of the people on the Do Sigognac's old estate, which grew again into its former greatness and happy in the knowledge that all whoever had helped them in their msfortunes were sharers now in their fortune for they gave places of ease and comfort to the actors who had been so faithful to them, and their days were brightehed by the love of grateful hearts.
 Next Sundays one page classic will be 'Hereward the Wake" by Charles Kings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

Theophile Gautier was a poet and writer of much charm, most of which is annihilated successfully by his transla- tors "Captain Fraeasse' is probably his most popular novel. though it is not nearly so fine in literary value as The Romance of the Mummy" and A Night With Cleopatra" Unfortunately Gautier suffered from the not infrequent delusion of artists that art has the right to free Itself from ali trammels Of deceney, and that to depict morbid excesses is high and worthy aim deserving writer's best efforts Again and again he is guilty of the gross artistic blunder of using noble style for the portrayal of an ignoble tawdry subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
A Random Guess.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 "Why is it that most married women are inclined to frown upon the woman who has been divorced?"
 q think 1t is because they condemn her for tyeing too weak to go on suf- fering and pretending tn like it."
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
WOMAN'S CLUB.

The Womans Club held their last
meeting until October, on Tuesday in
the club rooms
This wa, officers day and many OF the
club women gathered to hear the re-
ports from the president and depart
mcnt chairnrn These report, showed
great interest manifested, 4, well as
work accomplished
The presidents address was SOME
thing well worth printing for the benefit
and interest of the club women not
present, and other women in the city.
Mrs Gaulolen has made a most efficient
president and given much Of her time to
the upbuilding of the club. This adj
dress will appear in next week S issue.
In presenting the gavel to Mrs. Hark-
ness, our new president, Mrs. Gauldcn
made appropriate and pleasing remarks.
to which Mrs. Hardness replied in
charming way The club has chosen
we'll in making Mrs. Hardness their
president, and the good work done in
the past will be ably carried on bv her.
The board Of directors will meet with
Mrs, Hardness ON Tuesday, May IS, at
40 H. m
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ SCRAP WAKES HOTTER

ander the bill was reconmittcd It
came to ME that he was using this line
of argument with the members of the
committee: g simply want this bill to
pass the House to give me boost in
Volusia County | have already made
arrange ments to have it killed in the
Senate" Just think Of that Now if
anyone is of the opinion that am going
to violate my oath of Office to boost him
or anyone else in Nolusia county or any
other county he is very much mistaken.
! wish to assure the people that |
deeply deplorc this unfortunate con-
dition, and with the assurance OF my
high esteem and uncrring purpose to, at
all times. act for the best interests of the
people have the honor to represent, |
beg to remain,
Your obedient servant,
MACON TuoRNroN.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14

The engineer reported .l,ooL-0o gall
Ions OF water pumped during the month;
taps opened, l. closed, re- new taps, 0.
SEW OFFICERS.
!. I. Nrcmcr was reelected marshal,
the vote being unanimous
y. ID Tcat was unanimously re-
elected superintendent of the shell mine.
There were seven applicant, for night
Waterman, viz, &. +, Berry, !. L. Yell
vington, ID. II Stewart, \. A. Taylor II.
J Byrd, ). IL Bennett and +. b Poser.
Bennett received five votes and Berry
one
The election Of an engineer was post
r"ncd to the nest meeting
I. Cairns was reelected building
inspector
G. - Dre<a, Y. ". Could ". ).
Taylor and DR.. G. \ Davis were re.
eI,rtcd members of the Board of Health
Lands 4 Fish received four vote, for
city attorney and Grant Bly, two
votes.
Councilmcn Woodall and Jackson,
were appointed committee to revise
license ordinance.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14

The following letter was received by
THE News last Thursday We did not
publish the letter last week, but instead
wrote Mr. Thornton advising him to
re-wrte the letter, or to let the matter
drop. Since the letter has been pub
lshed in one Of the county papers, and
in explanation of the difference between
Mr.. Alexander and Mr. Thornton in the
legislative halls on Mordaylast we pub
lish the letter, which follows
Tallahassee, May s, 90
Editor DeLand Neios;
suppose you have seen the report OF
the Observation-Disclosures affair iii the
Times Union. | am going to concede
that the reporter gave what he thought
was fair report, while ! know quite to
the contrary. If the bridge proposition
had anything to do with leading up to
this unfortunate affair, | am not aware
OF it. >:1.M
The Alexander bridge bill, which
have had very little to say about one
way Of the other, except that it Mr.
Alexander could give DaytOna free
bridge | would indeed be glad, | GER
tainly would not have been so foolish as
to commit myself to this absurd propo-
sition, from standpoint OF appropriate
ing S2s 900 90 from the State Treasury
for such purpose especially at this time
in the face Of the depleted condition of
our treasury and high rate of taxes and
in the face of deficit of 500 900 90 in
appropriations. AS a matter OF fact his
bill along this line has never been upfo
consideration before the House OF given
any serious thought by anyone SO far as
! know. No doubt Mr., Alexander
would be glad to throw the responsibility
for it's defeat on me- This is very APP
parent, and would be an exceedingly
damaging political trick if the people of
Volusia county were not thinking
people,
But there is one thing did Oh ject to
This bill came from the Committee on
Appropriations with an unfavorahlc
report. At the request Of Mr.. Mex
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
THE ROW CONTINUES


In the House on Monday Mr. Alex
ander rose to a point OF personal privi-
lege, and in a burst OF oratory stated
that he had never risen to point of per-
sonal privilege during his long utilization
with the House, and that he would not
do so now were it not for a letter written
to Nolusia county paper by his col
league, Mr.. Thornton, the purpose of
which was to hurt him in Eolusa
When Mr.. Alexander had finished his
remarks, Mr. Thornton took the floor,
and read a letter from Mr.. IIardec of st
Lucie, which stated exactly what Mr.
Thornton's letter had said in reference
to giving Mr., Alexander boost in Volt
STA and the killing Of the bill III the SEN
ate.
Mr. Alexander was on his feet to reply
when Mr.. Light of Marion cut off dis
cussion by motion for regular order.
Things were getting hot, and there
was no telling what might have hap
pencd had Mr. Light kept his seat
Mr., Cox introduced resolution sug-
costing and requesting the gentlemen
from No,>ia to bury the hatchct at least
until they got home.
The resousion was ruled out of order.
Mr.. Alexander declared that ne would
answer in the State press
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
A. G. BENNETT.

A. G.. Bennett died at his home or
West New York avenue Sunday night
after a short illness. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon, and were
under the direction of the local camp
p, o. S, of A., assisted by Rev. Campbell
Gray of st, Barnabas Episcopal church.
The body was laid to rest in Oakdale
Cemetery.
Mr.. Bennett. vino was ~ years of age,
had been a resident of DeLand since
early boyhood and was greatly liked by
all who knew him 4 widow and three
children survive him
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
WASHINGTON CAMP NO IS,
P. o. S. of A. WINS
PRIZE.

Mr. Geo. 7. Self returned from Plant
City last week. where he has been repre-
senting Washington Camp, No. IS. of
the p. O. S. of A.. at the State conven-
ton held at that place, and brought
with him fine silk flag, which was given
by the State president for the camp
making the greatest percentage of in
crease in membership in the last pear
Mr.. Self also announces that the con-
vention of the State Camp will be held
in DeLand next May
Mr. Self was elected to the office of
State Master of Forms.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
EAST COASTS
BIG MORTGAGE
Railway Bonds For Forty
Million Dollars.

| On Saturday There ,yoS r,,nrdod !,
the office nf the Clerk Of thc C;rc,r,
/ Court one of fine lonoos, and rorhons ,bo
most stupenduous morto,gc ovnr 600.
corded in Florida. II was g;vcp no tho
Florida East Coast Railway ,vnf ,bo
/ first part, to IoScph G. Slater trustee of
the CITY. county and State of Ncv Yorl.
| party of the second part The mort.
gaze rccitcs the charter orantod to ,bo
railway companv and tine authorize to
borrow monney, Il then mentions
-,so bonds Of the >olu. Of $, ooo cach
apurcpatinp S-.7,o.ooo dated Sent
so7. and held bv the Colonial Trust
Company; also SAL bonds Of the value
of $1,000 each, apprcyatino sS-n,o oo
dated October I, roo,. and also held bv
the Colonial Trust Companv The new
mortgage and bond issue is declared ,o
be of inferior dignity until in, old bond :
are cancelled and satisfied
The paper rcci,es the authoritv If ,hr
board OF ulrtI tors and tlIt they It,
eypedient ,ho, five c,,rn,n,. horrn,,.
forty million dollars $4,000, ooo). for
the nurposc neutrality-suspicious. kov We.,
building branch lines. consolidating
leasing or purchasing other RAILWAYS ~,
railway property. allowed NV law and
for the purpose of improving, couippinq
providing bcttermcnts. Operating and
maintaining the same for the pavinp Of
r,onevs NOT o,,cd bv the Marty of tho
first part. and for other lawful nurposes
The bond issue of forty million dollars
is in two s,rie,--Scries 4 for ST., ooo
900. bearing aIe, interest pavable
scmi-annuallv. and Series B. for S,s..
900 900. bearing q, interest pavable
scmi-annuallv
As security for this immense omount
of money there !, given \ trust deed or.
mortgage upon the cntir, roodbcd and
branches bridges. ,u,,ipn,nt franchises
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

The Senate on Thursday, by vot,
of IS to 10, indefinitely postponed the
Harris reapportonment bill-this end,
reapportionnent for this session.
The Stokes loan-shark bill has been
killed in the House
The orange blossom has been adopted
as the State Flower by the Legislature
The bill to this effect was introduced by
Mr.. MacWilliams of st. Augustine. and
is now law.
That race track gambling in Florida is
doomed was proven pretty cOnclusively
yesterday afternoon when the State
Senate by vote of 20 to T. refused to
indefinitely postpone the Sloan anti-race
track gambling bill, and passed it from
second to third reading
II
May S-(SpecialD Receiving a
majority of 81 to "a, but lacking the
necessary three-tifths vote, the Beard
constitutional amendment for the dis
franchisement of the negro went down
to defeat in the house Saturday,
WILL DE NO PARDON ATTORNEY
All hope of creating the office of
pardon attorney was lost when the
House killed the Nicely bill creating
that office 1t was an almost unani-
nous vote and, therefore, decisive. This
Legislature is trying to economize, and
it's pretty hard to create a new job as
a result. There is rather a sentiment
towards cutting out few existing jobs.
FOREST CONSERVATION MEASURE.
Senator Hosford has an important
measure before the Senate which
would be of great Importance to the
state if passed. 1t is planned in the in
terests of the conservation of the for
est resources Of the state, The bill
creates the office of state forester and
gives him the control of state forest
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
WILL REPAIR
WATER TOWER,

George II, Craft, who erected the
water tower in DeLand seventeen year;
ago happened in tower Wednesday.
He inspected the town and will make q
bid on reinforcing the legs and struts.
the entire work will cost less than $1,000.
y meeting Of council will be held in a
day or two To receive bids for the work,
which will probably be pushed TO com.
plctiOn
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14
EASY TO FROST GLASS.

a French chemist has discovered 2
very simple and easy way to frost glass.
This method is to cover a tumblcr or
bottle or other glass object with thin,
smooth and thoroughly laid-on cover
ing of glue Either very good cabinet
makers glue or fish glue will serve
perfectly. The only care that must be
taken is to see that there is no air
bubbles in the glue after it has been
applied, and that the coating is uniform
and of even thickness over the entire
article.
Glue thus applied to glass sticks to
it very tightly, Then it begins to con.
tract as it dries. Now, its tight hold
on the glass prevents the layers of glue
from contracting without pulling at the
glass, and thus, little by little, the glue
Sits and splits tiny fragments from the
surface of the glass.
If certain salts are added to the glue
the effect is still more beautiful, be-
cause then the splitting of the tiny
fragments is done in such manner
that the result forms perfect resem.
blance to q frosted window pane. A
glass tumbler or flask so treated be-
comes beautiful ornament to the room
or the glass cabinet Practical Drug.
gist.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14

When the meeting was ca He'd to order
all the members were present, viz, il. L
Bielby, K, J. Bishop, NJ, Davis, W. c
Jackson, S. B Wilson, \. H. Woodall
Councilman Davis was the only nominee
for president and was unanimously
elected. Aftcr the reading and ap.
proval of minutes, committees were ap.
pointed as above.
\ bill Of William Best, for So7 70, for
grading on West Rich avenue, was read,
causing some discussion and ca,,stic re-
marks. Councilmen Bishop, Davis and
Woodall refused TO vote for the pay
ment Of the bill for the reason that the
soil taken from the streets was used to
grade up Councilman Bielby's sidewalk
and for other private PURPOSES. Coun-
cillnen Bielby, Jackson and Wilson
voted in favor Of the payment of the
bill The motion was lost by tic vote.
Best has done the work, by order of
Chairman Bielby of the Street Commit
tee, and the bill will have to be paid
eventually, though the city may be able
to collect the amount by suit from the
private parties benefited.
Miscellaneous bills were then APP
proved for about S2,aso
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The marshal reported the collection
If $IS.2s in fines and dog tax.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14

preserves which may bc created by the
state under certain conditions.
The state forester will have to be a
man whose abilityis certified to by the
United States forestry service and will
he expected to give advice and aid in
restocking timber areas where private
parties desire such help The measure
is an important one and will receive
careful consideration from the Lcgis.
lature as it is a recognized fact that
Florida's rich timber resources are being
tapped in a wasteful manner that bodies
no good for the future good of the state
Steps in the direction of intelligent con-
servation of the states timber are badly
needed
TO FIGHT OUT FINANCIAL PROBLEMS.
The financial problems of the state
will have to be brought out from now
on and their settlement will become
increasingly important as the days 60
by. The probe is already being used
to find out how the various state de.
partments expended the maintenance
appropriations made at the last ses-
sion And there is going to be some
tight trimming this time. There is a
bad looking deficit and to get over it
without increasing taxation to an un.
pleasant degree will require the exer-
else of most rigid economy.
Under bills suggested by Gov. Gil
christ and now befoN: the Legislature
the state will be given the right to
mine and sell phosphate from the beds
lying in the water belonging to the
state. 1t is believed that this can be
made an appreciable source of revenue
in the course of a few years, Another
bill provides that certain amount
shall come out of the convict lease
fund for the maintenance of the state
insane asylum,
Only Is days more and the consti.
tutional limit of 6o-day session will
have been reached.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-14

The principal matter Of discussion
before council at the regular meeting
Monday night vas the condition Of the
water tower. Councilman Biclbv re-
ported it in q dangerous condition
liable 70 fall at any minute and put the
entire plant out of commission that the
lives of the engineer and iircmen and the
water supply of the entire town might
be wiped out in ten minutes. or ten
hours, or ten days; that the condition
OF the plant was a menace to the city.
President Davis had just appointed
himself rs chairman Of the Fire and
Water Committee and was surprised to
hear of the condition of the plant. He
couldn't understand why the former
council had allowed the plant to get in
such condition.
Two plans were exhibited for new
water tower, one of steel and the other
of reinforced concrete. The one of re-
intorccd concrete will cost about $40 900
1t cOntemplatcs concrete tank ON u
reinforced concrete tower, the extreme
height of which is re feet, the capacity
Of the tank being zoos gallons, or
about four times the capacity OF the
present tank,
The building of new tower was dis
cusScd and the matter recommending
Improvements to the plant was left in
the hands of the Fire and Water Com.
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