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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Dun's Weekly Review.

New York, June AR. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade today will say:
 Every test by which trade conditions are determined records Improvement. In the iron and steel trade the progress made is extraordinary and again does this branch of industry give a sig,kal proof of it's power to rise out of the depths of depression with wonderful rapidity. Increased orders, expanding pro- duction, higher prices and wages, and in some lines records approaching even the high figures before the panic-such are the reports that now come from the trade every week. Thus the recent prog ress making toward full business recov- cry in the United States is most mo- table and it is facilitated by favoring financial conditions. The effects of the late crisis are still to be seen in the large volume of commercial default, although this seems passing condition as the ag- gregate of these in May was the smallest of any month of this year. The tariff debate is still on in the Congress with the final vote apparently a month distant, but the business world impatient of fur ther restraint. shows a disposition to move ahead regardless of this action and the crop uncertainties
 The primary dry goods market Is firm CT, although few actual advances in prices are to be noted Export demand has practically ceased and there is very little inquiry except from the Red Sea, where buyers would purchase if prices were somewhat easier. In the print cloth market prices generally remain steady, but wide convertibles are higher. Jobbers are operating very cautiously on bleached goods and wash goods are nov ing slowly, although novelties are in good demand In the woolen division at tention is at present concentrated on the opening of goods for the coming season.
 A few of the cheaper lines have already made their appearance and considerable advance has been done In a quiet way On sample lines, such as serges a very fair proportion of the seasons busienss has been booked.
 In the hide market the advance has ceased for the present and the trade is now quiet as compared with the activity early in May. Tanners appear to be dis posed to advance prices on nearly all varieties of leather, those of calf skins and heavy upper leather being additional to the increases named last month. Sole leather is stronp at advances with large orders booked for later delivery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
SPLENDID CON[ BY THE AUBUR a.,u Large Audience Gree Players
 In Bessemel MAYOR REVOKES LICENSES Makes Good His Word to Council in Matter of Prohibition VioIat-
 ors-Personal and Gen.
 eral News.

Bessemer, June 4-tSpeeial )-The con- cert given by the Auburn Concert band tonight was a treat to the music lovers of the city and enjoyed by them to the utmost. The programme was varied and entertaining, varying from '"The Poet and the Peasant to "The Hits of 19O9" The concert was opened by the "Grand March, containing exquisite selections from Faust" Light Cavalry" Car men," and I'll Trovatore."
 The elarinetist. J. D. Henderson. gave a solo with brilliant technique and de- lightful shading of the theme Mr Hen derson brought out to the full the rich effects obtainable with a clarinet The quartet singing of Messrs. Move, Clothler, Poyner and Moon was very pleasing The soloists were very strong and with the accompaniment of the band were excel lent The Civic Improvement society is to be congratulated on obtaining an enter tainment of such a high class The con- cert was heard by a large and appre- ciatiVe audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
TRADE SITUATION
 VERY FAVORABLE There Is Still a Disposition To Await Tariff Changes
IRON AND STEEL ACTIVE
Wool, Silk and Cotton Business Is Much Better and Leather Prices Are Strong-Buding Is Act
 i've at Many Points.

New York June 4.-Bradstreets tomor- row will say:
 All in all, the trade situation presents many favorable features, but there is still m underlying feeling of conservatism, and while less is heard of the influence of tariff changes on future trade, there is still apparent a disposition to await the outcome of present legislative action and a clearer view as to possible crop yields. The activity in steel and iron is still subject of interest and May business in finished lines is claimed to have sur passed the like month of any previous year and to have been superior in tonnage placed to any month for two years. There are reports, however, of pling of stocks Of pig iron at some large centers.
 Wool is quieter. but no less strong and reports from the manufacturing branches of that trade and of silks and eottons are of considerable activity. Leather prices are very strong, refeeting the strength of hides and reports of closely held stocks, but shoes, while being or dered more freely, are not selling as heavily for fall as expected. Eastern shipments are, however, 24 per cent larger than a year ago. There is rather more unrest visible in labor circles Street car strikes have affected some lines of trade at Philadelphia and the tfe-up of lake commerce is not loosened. Building material is active at many points where construction is being pushed and the low ering of cement prices has brought out much business.
 Business failures in, the United States for the week ending with June were 191 against 205 last week. Business fail ures for the week in Canada nubmer 2G, which compares with p last week and S2 last year.
 Wheat. including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending June 3, aggregate 2,12S,1 ,199 bushels, against 3,1S2,S09 last week and 3,366, ,2O4 this week last year.
 For the 49 weeks ended June 3 this year exports are 16S, ,021 1926 bushels against 192,- 250,72o in the corresponding period last year. Corn exports for the week are 36.- 193 bushels, against SS,122 last week and 2S6, 43S in 1908. For the 49 weeks ended June corn exports are 2S, ,976, ,991 bushels. against 45,05f 499 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
CHIEF ". H. HEARD
 KILLS HIMSELF

Dadeville, June 4.-(Special) )-Chief of Police w. H. Heard of Dadeville killed himself at his home here at o'clock this morning. MT. Heard had been ill for several weeks and it is believed that he became Respondent over his condition.
 He shot himself with pistol and died almost instantly
 He leaves a widow and three children. He was a popular officer and had an- nounced for sheriff of the county. It is believed that he would have been elected to the place without opposition.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Ask for "Clean.Up" Dav.

Much comment is being made on the trash, litter and weeds on the vacant lots and allies of the city and a move- ment is on foot to have Mayor Lewis ap- point a general cleaning up day, on which all citizens will be expected to col lect the trash and litter and put 1t in A convenient place for the wagons of the city to get it. This would give the city much heater appearance. The weeds, it is pointed out, should be attended to be- fore they gSt such a start that 1t will be difficult to stop them It is very probable that Mayor Lewis will appoint such day and make all arrangements necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Policeman Kills Nearo.

Winston n-Salem, N. C., June 4-Win Freeman, a negro 95 years old, was shot and killed here today by Policeman N. B. Williams. The officer had a difficulty with the negro and Freeman drew a Colts pistol but Williams fired first. kill ing Freeman instantly. Many conflicting reports are current about the shooting. Negroes generally are wrought up over the affair and have employed counsel to prosecute the policeman. Williams gave a S5000 bond for his appearance be- fore the coroner tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Deputy Makes Statement.

T. H. Wharton, the deputy sheriff at Johns, who shot and killed the negro, Young Williams, at that place Tuesday, was in the city today and made a state ment concerning the killing. MT Whar- ton said T did not understand the des- perate character of the negro at the time of the shooting, but have been informed since by people who knew him that Wil- Hams was very dangerous man. It is said that he is the negro who formed Il. mob here some time ago for the purpose of lynching a deputy sheriff The affair was deplorable, of course, but feel justi- fled in that l shot only to save my life and the life of MT. Poynter who accom- panied me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
New L. adn N. Official.

Louisville, June At was announced to- day that Milton H. Smith, Jr., has been appointed assistant general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The road has always had two assistant general passenger agents, but when w. A. Russell was appointed gen. eral passenger agent to succeed Charles L. Stone his place was not filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
CABBAGE SHIPMENTS.
Cuba Product Goes to the Canadian
 Border.

Cuba, June 4-(Speclal. )-Putting Cuba cabbage on the Canadian border is some- thing new for this town and appears to be proving profitable. c. R. Cooke, a car lot shipper, has just received good ad- vices from car he placed in the far northwest. Another car goes on the mar ket tomorrow and promises to clean up at fair prices.
 Potatoes are moving in volume today, eight cars going out mostly to St. Lotus territory, two buyers from that section being on the ground and taking every thing in sight Harmon & Evans, who contracted for a great deal of stuff some weeks ago, are getting out four or five cars of fine stock today which is show ing them nice profits. much to the grat- iication of growers who contracted witr them as the farmers want to see them win out since they took a long shot
 Continuous rains have sadly cut off all truck and the potato deal in Npartic- ular. Ii all sections have suffered from rain as here it Is likely that spuds will prove the highest thing on the boards throughout next week.
 Cotton is in a bad way and the acre. age will be reduced here more than per cent by reason of flood damage Oats are still uncut, as this is the first day in three weeks that 1t has not rained so as to retard farming operations.
 Dr. A. l.. Vaughan has successfully treated a full fledged case of the new disease caused from eating corn meal, known as pellasra. Miss Mary Wiggins, the patient, Is much improved and hopes are now being entertained for her re- eovery. pr. Cecil Cnampenois of Meridian was called in consulta ton and agreed that the disease was pellagra.
 The social life of the town bids fair to be enlivened by some visitors, Miss Brownie Poole entertaining her relative. Miss May Poole of Covington, La, while Miss Alice Blanks of Meridian is the guest of her sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
China Withdraws Request.

London, June 4.-Information has been received in London that China has withdrawn her request that the Hsinmintun-Fakum railroad question and the Corean boundary dispute with Japan be submitted for arbitration to The Hague tribunal, and that she de- sires to reopen direct negotiations on these matters with Tolzio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Bad Weather for Eclipse.

Cambridge, Mass, June 4.-Regard- ing the total eclipse of the moon, which was visible an hour last night, officials at the Harvard observatory said that conditions were not good for successfully photographing the specta- cle. The clouds, it is said, were so heavily banked at times as to obscure the phenomenon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
MiIIers Elect Officers.

Milwaukee June 4.-W. A. Holley of Coldwater Mich. was elected president of the fraternity of Operative Mllers of America today. Joseph F. Miller of Chi cago was reelected secretary treasurer. Former President George H. Lewis of Lawrenceburg, Ind, Benjamin Dietrich of Anna, Ind.t and William McLawghling of Ofallon, Ill, are among the new directors The board was increased from four to eight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Negro Hanged for Murder.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 4.-Walter Led better, a negro, convicted of the murder of Mrs Elisa Norman, S9 years old, and her daughter, Emily Norman, 6s years old, was hanged in the county jail to- day. the trap being sprung at 1:27 O clock. Ledbetter did not make a statement, saying he had told already all he had to say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Geraldine Farrar To Wed.

Paris, June 4-In a dispatch from Ber- lin the correspondent of the Temps says he has been informed on good authority that Geraldine Farrar, the American opera singer, is to be married some time in June in Paris to Antonio Scotti the baritone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
One trip will convince you hat "BIRMINGHAM SPE-

CAL" Southern Railways fast and handsome train, is the quickest and best way to Wash ington, Philadelphia and New York. Through sleepers and dining cars of the latest model. Leaves 9::30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
MILITIA COMPANY
 IS DISBANDED

Columbus, Ga, June 4.-(Speeial.)-A sensation was created in Girard Ala, to- day when Company l. of the Second Alabama regiment was disbanded, and it's arms and other equipment taken posses sion of and shipped to Montgomery. Cap tain Grey Wilkinson of Montgomery, com missary captain of the regiment, disband- ed the company and took charge of it's effects. He stated that the colonel of the regiment had received. orders from Gov ernor Conner to disband the company. No reason was officially assigned for mus tering out the command and the mem bers of the company were greatly sur prised. It is hinted vaguely that the company Is disbanded TOT political req sons," but no authoritative statement can be secured here as to the cause for disbanding the company. Company l. has about 60 members and is said to have made a good showing at its recent in spection.
 Our next Auction Sale of Horses and Mules, Thursday, June 9th.
 FEES & SONS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
Discrepancies in Books.

In a report filed with Coy. B. B. Conner today, Assistant State Examiner H. Y. Brooke asserts that S. w Compton, su- perintendent of education of Marengo county, is due the state the sum of $S71S .31, which amount is said to have been used from school funds without such showing the examiner considers legal Offsetting this is a statement from Mr. Compton that his accounts are within the law, and that he will at the proper time make full explanation and present vouchers for the expenditures made. The examination covers from October, 1906. to May, 1909, during which time Compton handled s1o2 197 S6 of which the exam iner contends he legally disbursed only s9s.479.25.
 There are also accounts not cut out, but questioned, to the extent of $2317 .5S which, if finally dsallowed, will further increase the reputed discrepancy.
 Guard Encampments.
 Dates for National Guard encampments are announced as follows:
 First infantry, Montgomery. July 20 to 27.
 Second infantry, Montgomery, July 12 flo 19.
 Cavalry, Selma, July 19 to 26
 Two artillery batteries. Mobile, July g 10 30.
 Third infantry, Oxford lake July r to 24.
 Signal corps with battery at Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
CITY COUNCIL
 HOLDS SESSION
Tuscaloosa Aldermen Busy
 With Public Questions
W. C. DAVIS SPEAKS
Presents His Claims for Office of con qressman to Tuscaloosa Vot- ers-Miss Mary Ire
 land Is Dead.

Tuscaloosa, June -(speciall-The tty council held it's first June meeting at e council chamber last night with a f Il attendance. The regular reports of ohi- oers were heard and approved, following which was the report of committees. Ths proposition of locating sidewalk lines on Twenty-first avenue precipitated consid- erable discussion, the street committee recommending a change of the line on this street which would do away with the necessity of moving back some en- croaching fences. The committees re- port was finally adopted
 An ordinance was passed reqdirfng side walks, curbs and concrete gutter on the river hill street for a distance of nearly half a mile-also one vacating Third or Spring street by the city. This street has practically been vacated for num- Der of years.
 A petition was presented and some prop erty owners appeared in behalf of sewer line down Eighth street, it being stated that the section several blocks west of Greensboro had built up rapidly and a sewer was necessary. The mat ter was referred to the street commit tee.
 The council also repealed the ordinance calling for an election for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of repairing the sewer with some changes. The changes affected the denomination and time of the bonds, these now being as follows: Forty bonds at $500 each and 100 at s10O each, the former running for 20 years and the latter ten.
 The city purchased from Mir Robertson a gravel pit of an acre and a half for s3O0 The council after attending to a number of minor matters went into ex- ecutive session. i.
 W. c. Davis, candidate for Congress, addressed a good-sized audience here last night at the courthouse. Mr Davis stated that this was a political and not a per- sonal campaign and he hoped to enter tain throughout the most friendly rela- tions with Captain Hobson. He devoted considerable time to a discussion of Hob sons position in Congress on a number of matters such as the tariff, big navy, etc. The greater part of the address, however, was given to criticism of the congressman vote in the Brownsville matter. MT Davis claimed the matter to have been a party one and quoted a number of prominent democrats to sus- tain his contention. He was introduced by MT. McCollum, recently moved to Tus- caloosa to practice law, and a former resident of Fayette.
 The death of Miss Mary Ireland oc- cured yesterday morning at her home on the Southside. She had been a great sufferer with rheumatism all of her life, practically, and during her last years had been unable to get aDout at all Miss Ireland is survived by her sister, Mrs OKane, who lived with her and by rea- tives in Texas. The funeral service oc- cured this morning at the residence and the interment was in Northport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
u 5. DRACO MAY
 SUCCEED CAZALAS Not Pleasing To Law and Order
 League of Mobile DISCREPANCIES REPORTED
Examiner Brooke Claims That Super intendent Compton of Marenqo Is Due State $871a.31-comp-
 ton Files His Defense.

Montgomery. June (Special)-The im- presson tonight is that John S. Drago will be appointed sheriff of Mobile eoun- ty to succeed Frank Cazalas. impeached.
 It is understood here that Governor Conner has told the Law and Order league of Mobile that Drago will be the sheriff, and that no nominee of the Law and Or der crowd will be considered.
 Drago is one of the "nullifers," who is said to be in no sympathy with liquor laws. The break of the governor with the law and order crowd down there is fhe talk of the city
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21

do ordain as follows All authorized ordi,
names and bylaws shall have the force OF
law and remain in force until repeated.
Section q This act shall take effect anu anu
be ia force from and after its passage anu
Approved June IL, 1909.
No 1ee Al published June 10. 1905.
CHAPTER $50, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to amend section 1851 OF the stay
utes, relating to the collection or nigh
way taxes. iowa.
serted in Senate and Assembly, do enact
Section /. Section 1851 of the statutes
is amended to read: Sectio ahI uIoi; taxes in
towns In which such taxes are payaDie -
labor shall neglect to appear ana Mork "a "a
the highway at the time and place specnn 1s =
I in The notice required to be given py the
SUPERINTENDENT, unless satisfactory cause
shall appear to such superintendent Ior
such neglect, he shall not Thereafter De s s
titled to pay his highway tax assessed LOT LOT
that wear or any part thereof In labor, put
shall be thereafter liable to pay the sa'ie
in money. .,.,, no
liable to pay his or their highway taxes In
money as provided In this section the LOW
board may direct the superintendent OF the
highway district to employ some other CON- tha
highway under the direction OF the super
infendent The superintendent snaH IuL-
nish each Of the persons so employed VIII ,ra
a certificate showing the amount que NH
for services which shall be audited ano palo
fhe same as other claims against towns are
audited and paid. The amount OF money
which may be so expended upon tne n fhe
amount of highway taxes liable 70 Dc pau
in money In that year.
Section g. This act shall take enect an y
be In force from and after it's passage ana
Approved June IL. 1909.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21
No. 42S, A: Published June Is. 1909.
CHAPTER 1898, LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to create sections 1557s, 1557t
and 1557u of the statutes to prevent the
~, aduiteratlon OF matted liquors.
The people of the State of Wisconsin repre-
scented In Senate and Assembly do enact
as follows
Section l.. There are added to the stat
utes three new sections to read (: Section
1875 No person by himself, his servant
any other person. or as the servant or agent
OF any hrm or corporation, shall expose or
offer for sale or sell any matted LIQUORS
which do not conform to the legal defini-
tons and standards established by section
t ioa1t unless each package. barrel. keg or
bottle containing the same shall have
plainly marked thereon in the English lam
guage in black ink with type not smaller
than eight point bold faced Gothic capitals
the correct names Of, and quantity of ca ch
matted liquors This section shall not apply
to. N allied LIQUORS shipped out of the state.
Section 1557t.s In all prosecutions arising
under the provisions Of this statute for the
manufacture or sale of adnlterated mis-
branded or otherwise unlawful matted IL
quors. the following definitions and stand
ards shall be the legal definitions and stand
ards, to-wit:
~ Malt liquor Is a beverage made by
the alcoholic fermentation OF an infusion
with. or without unmalted grains or decorti-
Gated and degerminated grains.
tz) Beer is matt liquor produced by
bottom fermentation.
(3) Lager beer, stored beer. is beer which
has been stored for sufficient period to
produce approximate end fermentation.
(4) Malt beer is beer made of an infusion
i'll potable water, of barley malt and hops
90 Ale is malt liquor produced by top
fermentation.
go Porter and stout are varieties Of
malt liquors made in part from highly roast
ed malt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21
c&IASxER s7s. LAWS June oe - r. $500

AN act TO amend sections 1eea ,a1
oo-Ae4; and to create SECTION 1aae :,
pun OF the statutes reiatino - Urn
snreddefs. and providing aeaLst o ecL
uents from the use Of the same = a.
Inc pePie OF the State of Wisconsin raDra-
sc sa1, 70 senate and Assembly, do enact
Section L. Section 1636-13f az t,v, stat-
uIss e amended to read: Section TeSs-
1SI NO person, 6Ean or Corporation shall
sell, oner or expose Tor sale snv ~. csine
70 De osBated by steam or other rsos,.as Tor
the Hepese of husktng or shreSfajne corn
or con stalks prHess the said nschine shall
5e peSesded With reasonable saley devices
Tor ne protection from ACCIDENTS fror, fhe
snapping roffers and husking rollers and
snail De SO guartfed that the perscss feed
ing said machine shall be comnaiieS to
stand at reasonable safe distance from the
AshnppEg roHers. .'0lN $50
Section 2. There Is added to the stat
utes new section to read: Section Iee6-
1S1m- No person. firm or Corporation shall
use. operate or permit to be used or ope-
rated any such machine purchased prior
20 the passage and publication of this act
FshaH be used and operated It shall be In
cn1rge OF competent person whose sole
uuty snail be to oversee and attend to the
operation and use Of the same.
Section 8. Section 1686-lS4 Of the stat
utes, ts amended TO Rad : Section 1896
1S4. Any such person. firm or cofporston
who shall vteiate anf Of the provisions Of
tins act shall be punished by a fne Of not
Section 4. This act shall take erect and
publication.
Approved June 10. 1909.