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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-09-29

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-09-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
NEW YORK CENTRAL
 LOSES BIG SUIT

Washington. February 23.-The verdict of the United States circuit court for the Southern district of New York im- posing fine of s1oS.OOO upon New York Central Railroad company on the charge of granting rebates to the American Sugar company was today affirmed by the supreme court of the United States.
 The rebates to the American Sugar Re- f1ning company. were given on shipments of sugar in 1908, from New York to Cleveland and Detroit. Six offenses were charged and fines of $1S.O00 each were inn posed by the trial court.
 The court also rendered similar de- cis.on upholdlng the lower court in the case of a shipment to Cleveland, O., in which a fine of $26.0O0 was imposed.
 The case of the United States vs. the New York Central and Hudson River railroad, involving the question whether 8 road which is a party to a rebate transaction, but which was not the in- itiatory road. can be criminally prose- cuted for a violation of the Elkins anti trust law, was decided by the ecourt against the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
MANY KILLED IN
 ARKANSAS STORMS

Little Rock, February 2S.-Thirteen per- sons were killed and several score were iniured and property valued at many thousands of dollars was destroyed by q tornado which, originating in Lonoke county in eastern Arkansas, moving northeastward traversed the counties of I,onoke. Prairie. Woodruff and Poinsett early today, according to advices received here tonight.
 The known dead are:
 In Lonoke county: Leslie Gunnell, aged years.
 Near Augusta, Woodruff county: Bob Pruett and wife.
 Bonnie Seat and wife.
 Tishi Epps
 Unidentified negro.
 At Fisher Poinsett county:
 J. s. Bass.
 Wade Freeze.
 Mrs. Stone
 Two men and a. child. unidentified.
 Because of the interruption of wire communication with the storm-swept ter ritory only the most meagre information is available tonight.
 At Fisher, a town of 400 inhabttans, t is reported that but two buildings remain standing and that many injured are im- prisoned among the wreckase of sthe.razed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page 1. Southern men shine in navy Naval fleet Is resting in harbor Colonel Cooper testifies in his own behalf.
 Taft speaks for negro education. Resolution upon steel merger. Applicants for Hundley's place. Alabama boundary line to be ex- amined
 Page 2. Leith will not oppose extra session. Forts success pleases friends.
 Page 5. Indictments may not be regular. Night riders at work near Eufaula. Wilkinson talks to the farmers. Ironton blind tigers get into trouble.
 Page q. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Judge w. E. Fort takes oath and will be on bench this morning. Numerous children reported missing to police headquarters. Cases for alleged prohibition viola tions thrown out of court. Anti i-Saloon league will probably seek constitutional proh ibition anend- ment at extra session. Slaughter of dogs under new law will begin tomorrow. Arkansas law Is upheld.
 Page 6. Street paving at Selma. Ensley creditors of Southern Steel company notified to attend important  Famous rebate case is delayed.
 Page z. Birmingham society Feminine F'ancies, by Dolly Dalrvm- pie.
 Page g. Sharp decline in stock market. Wheat mak es still higher record Cotton declines on bearish sentjment
 Page 10. Stockdale case not yat settled. Building activity in Bessemer causes optimistic feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Resolution Of Gaines
 Upon The Steel Merger

Washington, February 8.-Cspecial.)- The resolution of Representative Gaines of Tennessee relative to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company Is in full as follows;
 Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, tlas es3Nd inquest of the nation, that the snerf1 made about november, 1907, by and between the United States Steel corporation and the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, both with headquarters in the city and seat of New York. was and is, and the subsequent operations of said corporatio and company in interstate and foreign commerce are of supreme public import ance, and are acts more than probably done in violation of an act entitled, An act to protect trade and commerce against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
ALABAMA BOUNDARY LINE
 WILL BE INVESTIGATED

Washington. February 2S.-(Special9- Representative Craig today favorably re- ported from the public lands commit tee Representative Wiley's bill for the re- lief of homestead settlers in Alabama
 It provides for an investigation of the former south boundary of the state of Alabama After the running of the first line the government patented certain lands north of that line and designated them as Alabama lands. Some years later the other line was run and it was located north of the original line, thus placing certain lands, which had there- tofore been designated as Alabama lands, in Florida and the government proceeded to patent the same and to designate them as Florida lands. In this way the same land was patented twice, once as Alabama land and once as Florida land. This has brought about d considerable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24

unlawful restraints and monopolies,' ap- proved July ?, 1890.
 Resolved, further, That the United States district judge in and for the south ern district of the state of New York, holding court in the city of New York, be, and he is hereby, respectfully re- quested by this House to fully charge, at an early day. the grand jury to fully in- vestigate said merger and the subsequent operatiops of said corporation and conn pany in Interstate and foreign commerce and trade, and that the United States district attorney in and for said district in the city and state of New York be, and he Is hereby, directed to submit to said grand jury all information and evidence he possesses or can by due industry and careful research procure, which tend to show probable cause to believe said cor poration and company by said merger, or their subsequent operations aforesaid. have violated said act and otherwise in this proceedings aid said court and jury to see the law faithfully executed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24

amount of confusion and every great in- convenience, and probably litigation on the part of the holders of the patents.
 The committee finds that when the sec ond survey was run the land on the Florida side was platted. Vine that on the Alabama side was not plated, but was left without anything being done which would identify it and enable the holders to locate their land The com mittee is of the opinion that it might not be absolutely necessary for a re- survey of the lines already run, and that an examination by an examiner of sur veys and a report by him will give such information as will enable the holders of patents to settle their differences. The committee also doubted the proprety Of a survey by the government of a bound ary line between these two states, with out having before it further informa- tion, such as will be obtained by an ex- animation made by examiner of sur VeyS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
In Favor of Ship Subsidy.

Washington, February 23-Before the close of the Sixtieth Congress a ship subsidy, or ocean mail subsidy, law will be enacted by Congress, if new plans of House leaders are successful. Tomorrow the ocean mail bill, which passed the Sen ate March 20 190s will be reported out of the House committee on postoffices and postroads A canvass of the committee today indicated that the vote on this measure will be 10 to 8. Of the 12 repub- licans Representatives Stafford of Wiscon- sin and Murdock of Kansas will vote with the six democrats against the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
FIRE IN MERIDIAN
 CAUSES BIG LOSS

Meridian, Miss, February 2s.-(snecial flre broke out tonight in the Doughtie Bedding company entailing a loss by fire and water which amounted to practi- cally s2OO0 The building was filled with mattress material among which was q carload of excelsior.
 The loss is covered The fire was burn ing at considerable headway when the alarm was sounded at 10 o'clock and being located in the center of one of the biggest business blocks In the city threat ened disastrous coTfiagration. For the second time within a week the depart ment has won most pronounced vic tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
GRAND RUSH WILL COME
 FOR HUNDLEY'S PLACE

Bankh cad and Edward H. Cabaniss will have their names presented to the new President. Shelby Peasants and O. D. Street are among the republicans mentioned for the job. Judge Hund- Icy is going to stay right in Washing ton, and will be among the first to give Judge Taft the glad hand at noon March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Conservation conoress Ends.

Washington, February 23.-With the adoption of declaration of principles designed to govern the United States, Canada and Mexico, with regard to the disposition of the natural resources of these countries the North American con seryaton congress concluded It's work here today. The signatures of the nine commissioners representing the United States, Canada and Mexico will be affixed to the document, which is a comprehen- sive one, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24

Washington, February 23.-(Special) With the certainty that Judge Hund- ley will not be confirmed at this ses- sion there will be a grand rush for the federal judgeship plum as soon as Judge Taft takes the oath of office. The fight will not be confined to re- pubIicans, but such well known dem oo rats as E. K. Campbell, John H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Colombian Railroad FlnIshed.

Bosota. Colombia. February 2s.-The railroad connecting Grardot and Facat- ativa was opened today with befitting ceremonies. Completion of this line makes 1t now impossible to reach Bogota From the coast without the three-day mule journey over the mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Ships Begin COaIing In Spite
 of Gale Blowing
ENLISTED MEN START HOME
Busy Scene Is Enacted as the Long Term Men Leave With Pockets Full of Money, Spending
 1t as They Go.

Fortress Monroe, Va, February 23.- The bad weather which greeted the battleship fleet at the Virginia Capes yesterday, the worst the Is ships have experienced in any port visited on their way around the world, continued to- day. Storm signals were hoisted on the beach, and during the afternoon stiff southeaster set in, driving sting ing rain before 1t. The ships, safely at anchor, paid little heed to the blow but the little white and gray steam launches running between ship and shore got quite buffeting from wind and waves.
 That part of the roadstead running west from the Old Point pier seemed fairly choked with fighting craft to- bined squadrons of Admirals Sperry and Arnold stretched away from the dock almost as far as the eye could reach, the gray ships of the stay-at- home fleet fading away in the rain and mist
 Nearly one-half of the ships began coaling today in spite of the weather. All of the vessels came in with bunk CTS nearly empty after the long and stormy run from Gibraltar. It is hoped that the last of the ships will have been coaled by Saturday in order that the men may parade in Norfolk that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Orders Cause Speculation

Norfolk, February 23.-The receipt of an order from the navy department by Capt. W. A. Marshall. directing him to make no changes in the special quarters of the North Carolina, occupied by Pres ident-elect Taft on his recent trip to Panama, Is causing considerable specula- ton among fleet officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24

buildings A relief train with physicians andl nurses left Brinkley late this after noo3 for that, point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Address Is Made In Interest
 of Hampton Institute
TRIBUTE PAID ID SCHOOLS
President-Etect Taft Tells of His Re- cent Southern Trip and Scenes He Witnessed In Visiting
 Negro Schools.

New York, February 23-Mr Taft was the principal speaker tonight in the in- terest of Hampton institute, under the auspices of the Armstrong association, at Carnegie hall. A drenching rain failed to keep away large throng eager to hear MT. Taft and learn of the industrial pro- gress of the Hampton institute, nor did 1t dampen the enthusiasm of the welcome to the President-elect. The exercises were opened by Bishop David H. Greer of the Episcopal diocese of New York
 All the approaches to Carnegie hall were carefully guarded by a force of 100 pa- trolmen, and only those having cards of admission were permitted to enter. There were no decorations in the hall, and the audience's attention was centered on a trades exhibit on the platform. which, fol- lowing the address of MT. Taft, slowed the students of Hampton at their work in the various trades. This feature of the programme greatly pleased MT. Taft, who took the keenest interest in the work of the students
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Applause for Taft.

MT. Taft was given a hearty salvo of applause as he was escorted to the plat form, with William Jay Schiefflin presi- dent of the Armstrong association; Rob- ert c. Ogden, Booker T. Washington and Bishop Greer. Plantation songs by chorus of Hampton students opened the programme of the evening.
 President Schiefflin in introducing Bishop Greer as presiding officer said that the Armstrong association desired $2Ooo,000 with which to conduct effective ly the work of Hampton institute. Bishop Greer spoke of the grave negro problems now awaiting solution by the American people, and declared that in his opinion. if the negro were given an education and a fair opportunity he would work out his own problems.
 Booker T. Washington told of the ad- vancement of the negro iii industrial en- deavors when given a chance to improve his mental capacity and learn a trade. At the conclusion of his address the cur tain on the stage which hung from the proseenium arch, down behind the chairs of MT. Taft and the speakers, was raised, showing the students at work at various trades The exhibition was given sev- eral rounds of applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Bit of By-PIay.

Roars of laughter was provoked when the curtain fell and MT. Ogden started to drag the chair of MT. Taft back to the center of the stage. MT. Taft also took hold of his chair indicating that he would carry his own seat. MT Ogden did not think this President-elects prerogative, and shook his head, and while the audi ence laughed MT. Taft and Mr Ogden compromised the matter and assisted each other In putting the chair in its place.
 There were more songs. by the Hamp- ton students and Dr. Frizzell. president of Hampton school, spoke of the work of the school.
 After a short address by Robert C. Ogden, Bishop Greer introduced MT Taft in few words, saying that no one in the American public life better understood the problem Of race and clear adjust ment than the President-elect The aud- fence rose and cheered for some time as MT. Taft smilingly bowed his thanks for the cordial welcome.
 MT. Taft began his remarks with the statement that nine of the ten million negroes In the United States live in the southern states.
 Record" he said. and the audience smiled audibly. MT. Taft also smiled outloud as he recalled one senator who wanted to make people read the record It was, he said, a source of instruction and amusement. This statement he ap- piled to his subject by saying the record had contained a reference to moving the ten millions of negroes out of the coun- try, backed by the solemn scientific statement that the races cannot live to- gether."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
Can Live Together.

The answer was that they are living together and any attempt to take any number of negroes out of any commun- ity would create a riot.
 We have the problem and we have simply got to solve it, he asserted. We have race feeling It does exist, and that's part of the problem
 'I believe in my heart you are going to work 1t out by realizing that 1t is not to the advantage of either to make it difficult for both to live together "The negro is absolutely essential to the south. Hence, 1t is that the work of the Hampton institute has such tre- mendous importance. It is the solution of the race question"
 No unprejudiced person, MT Taft said could read the statistics of the negro race in the past 50 years and not feel convinced that a solution was to follow.
 Why" he declared "a race that can produce Booker Washington in century ought to feel confident that it can do miracles in time."
 When MT. Taft remarked T have been south recently" his audience indulged in a knowing smile. His reference to good meals also produced merriment, but his point was a description of 'Shilo Orph- anage at Augusta in which he pictured the pathetic scenes.
 q tried to be as dignified as I could- he remarked, but I did need my hand kerchief before I got out"
 More Money Raised.
 As a result of this visit MT. Taft said he had telegram saying $3000 more had been subscribed and the mortgage raised on the property.
 The Lucy Lane institute at Augusta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
ELECTION PASSED
OFF QUIETLY

Election day Tuesday April 9th was
ideal as it showed, rdined, tie wind
blew and the sun shown little. The
variety was ali you could ask for.
There was considerable interest mani
tested in some of the wards where
contests were on and In others it was
eryQuiet The following aldermen
were elected:
First ward-E. A. Andrews
Second ward-E. S. Renne
Third ward-E. W. Ellis
Fourth ward-AdOlph Painter
Fifth ward--Jas. Lukzwski
Sixth Ward-Fred Jackson
Seventh ward-Rubt. Nash
Eighth ward-John Jeffreys
The following Supervisors were
elected
First ward-W. Fl. Reeves
Second ward-A. j. Hasbrouck
Third ward-Edwar0 Lynch
Fourth ward-G. T. Rowland
Fifth ward-Fred Henke
Sixth ward-F. L. Rourke
Seventh Ward-P. Mulroy
Eighth ward-B. r. GOggins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

talk Tuesday evening at Days Thea
tre,s before fair sized house. Owing te
the fact that the night was stormy
and disagreeable one, the attendance
was not a. large as it otherwise
would have been had the evening
been pleasant. Many who had pur-
chased tickets and reserved their
seats in advance failed to appear.
Mr.. Mills was introduced BY A. C..
Otto, the popular west side druggist.
and opened his lecture by explaining
what government should 90.
Apparently the speaker did rot
seem TO agree with Thomas jefferson.
when the latter said that the govern
ment that ruled the least was the
best. He then quoted Lincoln who
said THAT man has never yet been
born who is good enough 10 be the
master of another man." He also
said that in this country of ours, two
governments hold SWAY, one with its
head in Washington, the other with
its head in Wall Street, New York.
The former allows the people to vote.
the alter does not: the former con.
trolls the army, navy and postoffica
the latter controls the great CONNER
ciai industries of America; the first
never touches the people at all, the
latter touches the people once every
four years. The first is called a
democracy, the latter despotism.
The first rules by election by the
masses from below, the latter by
appointment from above and like the
car Of Russia and other crowned
heads of Europe, holds its position.
not because OF its fitness to rule, but
by accident of birth.
The speaker then made the stata-
ment that these two governments
would END 10 a clash SO me day. and
again quoted Lincoln. who said "Tbat
no country can endure and be half
slave and half free" He also quoted
roosevelt who said that the only way
10 refrom socialist was to give him
socialism. The speaker prayed that
IL would be- given them easily and
Ihat they would not be given
something else and then call it
socialism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

Grandma Williams, mother of Mrs.
Clark Lynn, is quite i'll at the home of
her daughter.
Carl Olsen returned Thursday from
Medford, Ore, where he had been
looking over the western country.
Chris. Nilsson went to Marshtield
Friday to take examinations to be-
come rural free delivery carrier.
Miss Carrie Trimmer returned Fri.
day tc her nome in Bethel after a
short visit with friends in this city.
Mesdames l.. e. Nash and Chas.
Law departed Saturday for Chicago.
Mrs. G. Brown of Fond du Lac was
In the city Saturday to attend the
funeral OF Mrs G. w. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Waterman
returned Sunday from Irma where
they had been visiting relatives.
Mrs. H. L. Bartholomew and daught-
er AL 7ia OF Fond du Lac are visiting
friends in this city for few days.
Rev. and Mrs Sindell of Eau Claire
were here over Sunday and he officiat-
ed at the Christian Science church.
MessrS. Joshua and Frank Morning.
too OF Marshtield were in the city
Saturday on business.
Henry Weiland and family have
moved from the D. B. Philleo home
into the Metzger home on 7Jh St.
VIM. Peters, County Treasurer,
went to Hansen Tuesday on business,
Lydia Stahl left Tuesday for Ne
koosa TO visit her sister, Mrs, G. O.,
Burt.
Mr.. and Mrs. s, N. Whittlesey of
Cranmoor are in the city visiting
| friends and shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Jones and son
Lyndon departed Tuesday for Chicago
Mrs. F. G. Upton of Wild Rose who
! has been visiting her cousin Mrs. F.
, Dudley left Tuesday for her home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Love are re
ioicing over the birth of baby girl
who came Saturday,
Edward Morse of Lancaster spent
| Sunday at the home of his brother
Robt. Morse,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Manning anG
daughter of Winona, Mimi, are Wis
iting at the Kuntz home for week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Schumacher left
for Chicago Monday on shop
ping tour.
Miss Luella Jackson, returned tt
Wausau, Saturday after spending {
week in this city visiting friends.
Miss Edna Bowman returned Sat
urday from a weeks visit at her HON
in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Taylor & Scott real estate
company sold the w. H. Taft house
Saturday to A. B. Sutor.
MeSSrS. Fl. w. CowleS and 0. J.
Mills spent Sunday in Stevens Point
Joe Corriveau left Sunday night
for Chicago where he now makes his
headquarters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

MIR. Mills made the astounding
assertion that man was growing larg-
er, taller, stronger and straighter aud
more Intelligent up to the year
1850, but since that time the
factories, mines and mills of the
country ha6 made man shorter,
crookeder and more degenerate. He
stated that the base of the brain, the
first part to exist, was the seat of the
passions, and formed the foundation
for the social, intellectual and moral
man. That the factories were starv-
ipg the upper man leaving him only
the foundation or basement &c live in;