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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
LINEVILLE HAS
 HEAVY FIRE LOSS

Lineville, March 21.-(Special.) J. This little city escaped from total de- struction by fire this morning only by the heroic action and timely work of the bucket brigade. About 1 o'clock this morning the store of J. M. Will liamson, on Third avenue. was discov- cred to be on fire by the night watch man at the Clay county oil mill. I'm mediately the alarm was given by fir ing guns and ringing church bells and in this manner the citizens of the town were awakened from their Sunday mornings slumber.
 During the night the town was visl- ted by one of the heviest rains and hail storms which has ever fallen in this section and it was due to this rain which had barely ceased to fall when the fire was discovered and to the quick work of the bucket brigade that the town was saved from almost total destruction. As it was the fire was confined to the William building, which is in the center of the brick block on Third avenue.
 It is thought that the store was first burglarized and then saturated with kerosene oil and set on fire. Only 30 minutes before the fire was discov- cred a man passed down the street in quest of a physician and no fire was seen at that time. The burned build ing was owned by J. M. Williamson, who carried a stock of general mer- chandise. the front of the building be- ing used by his son. A. M. Williamson, who carried a stock of jewelry.
 When the fire was discovered the rear door of the building was open. It is thought that the burglars carried away a large amount of the jewelry J. NJ Williamson carried $500 insurance on his stock of goods and $1200 on the building. A. M. Williamson carried S900 insurance on his stock of jewelry. The insurance will cover about half the loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Personal and General.

The choir of St. Johns Episcopal church will be entertained by MT. and Mrs. John Morrison at their home on Ensley High lands next Wednesday evening. All mem bers of the choir are invited to attend. Easter music will be rehearsed.
 The Russell Davis company will appear Monday evening at the opera house with a repetoire of drama, comedy, etc., and will show all the week. A stirring west ern play will be presented, entitled At the Frontier" Two performances will be given each evening, at 6:30 and g O clock.
 Robert L. Totten and his mother will move to Birmingham Monday, where they will in future reside Their many friends regret their departure, but wish them well in their new surroundings.
 Mrs. Henry Broda returned today from Petersboro. Ind, where she was called to the sad mission of attending her mothers funeral. Her many friends sym pathize with her in her bereavement.
 The local lodge of Elks will meet Mon- 6ay evening in regular session. Much interest is being taken in the coming election of officers Nominations will be in order Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
FINAL WORK FOR
 CHORUS CONCERT
ENSLEY OFFICERS MAKE RAID IN MARTIN TERS-PERSoNAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF INTER. EST IN STEEL CITY.

Ensley, March Special 1.-The grand concert to be given by the Jefferson Male chorus at the Ensley opera house Thurs day evening, March 25, will be one of the greatest musical treats ever given in the district. The chorus is composed of 70 trained male voices who will render stirring war songs and southern medlies, combined with humorous choruses. This is said to be the first male chorus ever organized in the south and is directed by Stephen Alsop, who had the honor of appearing with his famous Welch choir before King Edward VII at London. Sev- eral well known and popular local artists will render selections. The sale of the tickets has been large and a crowded house is anticipated.
 The object of the organization is the improvement of it's members and the ad- vancement of music in the district.
 Rehearsal at the Baptist church will take place Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
RoWdyism in Indiana.

Indianapolis, March 21.-The authorities of White county have learned that fel- low students at the White school strung Charles Stintson by the ankles to a sap ling and left him hanging so long that he died a few hours after he was taken down. Several teachers of the White school had been driven away by unruly students. few days ago a new teacher was employed that was more determined than his predecessors and he whipped the rebellious young men. They blamed Stint son for their humiliation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Death in Tuscumhla.

Tuscumbia, March H.-(Special)-Ash- ley Rand, well known young man of this city, died Friday night at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. A. Rand, of consumption, after an illness extend ing over year. Several weeks ago he returned from Colorado where he went for his health. The deceased was 20 years old The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. l. F. Hawkins, of the Methodist church. offi- ciating, assisted by the Rev. James Chap man and the Rev. w. F. Trump. Nine of the young friends of the deceased acted as pall-bearers and honorary pail bearers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Police Circles Quiet.

The week end passed very quietly in Ensley, there being little doing in the police department. Officers Eubanks, Wren and Bonner raided a craps game in Martin quarters late Saturday night and a result seven dusky sons of Ham will face his honor, Mayor Sugg, Mon day morning to answer a charge of gam ing. The case of H. c. Lovingheart, charged with violating the prohibition law, will also be heard. The, docket shows a few misdemeanor cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Miners Divided in Views.

Shamokin, Pa, March A.-It was learned today that the delegates repre- senting the ninth district, United Mine Workers, arc divided upon what course to pursue at the convention, which is called to meet in Scranton on Tuesday. Some, it is said, are in favor of gen eral strike in the event of no concessions being granted by the operators, while others will vote for the men to remain at work under the present agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Funeral of Victims,

Parkersburg, W. Va, March H.-The funerals of the victims, the beginning of the construction of temporary water tanks and the visits of thousands of sight-seers, marked the day in this city. following the big tank bursting disaster of Friday morning. A double funeral was held over the bodies of MT. and Mrs. Walter Wigal, who were killed by the explosion Because of ministers and church people objecting to the work be- ing done on the Sabbath, the mud-cov- cred Streets were not cleared today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Two Pickuockets Arrested.

Cincinnati, March 21.-George Willard and George Carson, two of the most notorious bank sneaks and pickpockets in this country were arrested here last night They have served time in pris- ons and both have been arrested abroad for bank thefts. Willard, according to the Bertilon record, Is wanted in Wash ington for robbing a messenger of the Home Savings Bank of $1052.35 on De- cember 24 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Murder Trial to Begin.

Amite, La, March 2.-The trial of Avery Blount charged with the murder of Buggy Breiland, his wife and daugh- ter. on the night of January 29 last, will be called in the district court here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

Seaboard operates the only morning train Birmingham to Atlanta, Washington and New York. Through Pullmans and Diners, one night out. Business mans train for Atlanta leaves 4:15 p.rn.. "The On Time" Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
FRENCH TARIFF.
 REVISION PLANS
United States Is VitalIy Inter- ested In Proposed Changes
ELL WILL BE MODIFIED
French Tariff Commission Framed the Bill and Numerous Articles Made in the United States Will Be
 Affected By New Law.

Washington. March 21.-The atten- tion of American manufacturers will not for the next few months be en- tirely focused upon the proposed tarin revision in this country. France pro- poses 10 revise it's tariff and in the changes to be made the United States Is vitaly interested. If the proposed French tarin bill should be enacted into law In it's present shape, American trade would be injuriously affected.
 Contrary to the usual custom, the measure had it's origin in the tarin committee of the Franch chamber of deputies and the attitude of the gov ernment toward it. therefore, has not formally been defined in parliament. The probabilities are. however, that the bill will undergo a number of changes before it finally Is enacted into law which. It is expected, will be about the first part of next year.
 Some interesting facts in regard to the new measure are gleaned from compilation entitled Proposed new customs tariff of France" prepared by N. l. Stone. tariff expert of the de- partment of commerce and labor, the object of which is to indicate the pro- posed changes of tariff rates on goods which the United States either exports 10 France or could export under favor able conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Rate May Be Reduced.

Kansas City, March 21-In view of the fact that damage may result to Kansas City's commercial interests in Oklahoma through the misinterpretation of the at titude of the merchants here toward the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, and the further fact that the fight now being made by Kansas City for a proportionate reduction in rates from Galveston may strengthen the hands of the roads com petitors in their demand that the rate be withdrawn, the Kansas City merchants probably will lift the embargo on the road early next week It is probable that the next step will be a fight before the interstate commerce commission for the extension of the reduced rate to Kansas City. Columbus Halle vice president of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroads it is said, admitted here that the rate to Oklahoma City was fair and reasonable, and that a proportionate reduction to Kansas City would be fair and reason able That admission will be used as the basis for the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
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SHIPPERS BOYCOTT
 KATY RAILROAD

Guthrie. Okla, March 21.-The first of- fcial notice was taken of the boycott of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad by Kansas City shippers Saturday, when Attorney General West addressed a let ter to Governor Haskell, suggesting that he and State Treasurer Menefee issue proclamation to bankers of Oklahoma that they may protest in Kansas City against maintenance of the boycott. An intima- tion of more radical action is contained fin the closing portion of the letter, where MT. West says
 T sincerely hope and trust that we may not be compelled to persuade the placing of all deposits in St Louis or Chicago or in northern Texas banks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
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GREATEST SINGLE ATTRACTION IN
 VAUDEVILLE
 THE GREAT HENRI FRENCH Impersonator of Famous Characters. Musicians and Bandmasters. The One Man Who Can Put on an Entire Per formance by Himself
 Imperial Musical Trio. The Two Pucl&s-Juveniles. ixurtis X Busse's Trained Fox Terriers. Whiting X Brocee-Singers, Dancers. Miss Irene Reconsideration Woman. GIendower & MnniOn-"A Christmas on the COmsfOck."
 MA.ESToGRAPH-N PICTURES PRICES-Mafinee Daily 2:3O. J5c. 25c, 35c, 5Oc. Night S;30 O'Clock, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c. Bell Phone 424O. Peoples HAS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Reductions Proposed.


 Ii is proposed, however in large num- Der of cases, to reduce the general rates, while leaving the minimum unchanged, The effect of this would be to lessen to some extent the disadvantages under which American manufacturers have to compete at present with other foreign goods in France Among the more i'm portant changes of this kind may be men, tioned electric apparatus of various kinds and refrigerators, etc, the reductions ranging from 20 to 40 per cent, according to weight. Among the changes affecting both the general and the minimum rates the following are the most important: Hams, present general rate 90 francs, pro- posed GO; minimum 30, proposed 40 cotton seed oil, lnseed oil, and peanut oil. present general rate 6 francs. proposed 25; minimum 6. proposed IA; pig iron, pro- posed increase in general rates of 50 per cent and over; increase in minimum rates of 33 per cent and over; Iron and steel ingots blooms, bars and bllets, increases under the general tariff ranging from 20 per cent to 600 per cent, and in the min imum tariff up to 300 per cent and over Similar increases are proposed for sheet and hoop iron and steel. locomotives, sewing machines, machine tools, iron and steel cables, etc, increases ranging from 15 per cent to 200 per cent under the general, and as high as 150 per cent under lne 1nln1Hnufn, DnOlUIDOdts, tires, scientific instruments and apparatus and photographic apparatus. which are free under the present tariff. are to be dutiable at 15 per cent ad valorem under the minimum. Typewriters, at present dutiable as toys at the rate of 75 francs. under the general and 60 francs under the minimum per 100 lilos, it is proposed to tax at the rate of 75 francs under the general and 50 francs under the min imum per machine, which amounts to an increase of 300 per cent and over. accord ing to the weight of the machine. There are number of similar changes on leather and leather goods. In number of instances it Is proposed to reduce the rates, among the more important reduc- tions being copper bars printing presses, etc, knitting machines, machines for rul- ing, folding and bookbinding; detached parts of machinery in the rough, cable tron and stAal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Bond Issue Not Affected.

The rejection of the bids and the an- nulment of the contracts of the Southern Paving and Construction company of Chattanooga and the Barber Asphalt com pany, by the city boards as the result of the declaration by the special commission to pass on the legality of the contracts that they were illegal, in no way affects the legality of the s2OO, 900 bond issue The bond issue being all right, the boards will now go ahead and advertise for new bids. This action will probably be taken this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Suit For Divorce.

Mrs. Hattie Breckenridge of Meridian has filed suit against her husband, Henry Breckenridge, for divorce. In the bill the complainant ayers that her married life has not been a happy one; that her husband frequently absented himself from home and that he was not pleasantly dis posed toward her; that he frequently called on her for money, that he thought she had and when 1t was not forthcom- ing he was "snappy'' and "snarly' and that on one occasion he called her "an old devil" She asks for alimony and the custody of their 6-year-old child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Articles Affected.

Taking up the articles covered by the existing Franco-American agree ment it is found that the following are affected by the proposed changes:
 Canned Meats-It Is proposed to ad- vance the general rate of 20 francs per 100 kilos to 30 francs, an increase of 50 per cent. while leaving the minimum rate of 1b francs unchanged. While the agreement remains in force, the pro- posed change would. therefore, not af- feet American canned meats.
 Fresh Apples and Pears-Under the existing agreement these fruits are ad- mitted at the rate of francs per 100 kilos. It is proposed to advance the minimum rate to francs, an increase of 150 per cent and to increase the general rate from 5 francs to 8 francs. Should the increase of these and the other minimum rates covered by the existing agreement lead to it's abroga- tion. il would result in an increase from the present minimum rate of francs to the new general rate of francs, which would raise the duty fourfold. It is proposed to increase the minimum rate on hops from 30 francs to 40 francs. and the general from 45 francs to 50 francs per 100 kilos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Increase of Rates.

Even more disadvantageous to American trade are the proposed changes, which, while increasing the general rates to which American goods are subject, con- template a reduction of the minimum rates which are applicable to imports from favored countries. As instances of such changes the following may be mentioned: : Heavy agricultural machinery, weighing over 400 llilos for which it is proposed to increase the general rate from 15 to Is francs per 100 kilos, while reducing the minimum from to &; detached parts of copper and brass, weighing l to 10 kilos apiece, for which it is proposed to raise the present general rate of 50 francs to 5250, while reducing the mini mum rate of 40 to 35
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
BOND ELECTION
 FOR WATER WORKS Meridian Citizens Will Vote On
 Question Two Days NEW POSTAL SUBSTATlON Railroad Employees Association Elects Officers For the Year-Action Tax
 en Toward Securing Regular
 City Mortuary Reports.
NEW POSTAL SUBSTATION

Meridian, Miss. March 21.-fSpeeial1- Tomorrow will be the first of two-days' election for the issuance of S25oo0o of bonds for the purpose of paving for the water works system which the city has owned now for the past three years. The plan has been demonstrated to be pay ing proposition, and it is not expected that there will be any opposition to the bond issue. The election is by petition. and all qualified electors, whether they are property owners or not are entitled to vote for or against the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Guide to Changes.

Far more numerous are the tariff changes on articles which are not af- fected by the commercial agreement at present in force between France and this country. In proposing the many changes. the French commission was guided by the object of making the difference between the general and the minimum rates about 50 per cent on the average, being considerably high CT than the difference in the present tariff, the purpose being to make it worth while for foreign countries to negotiate reciprocity treaties for the application of the minimum rates.
 As all the important commercial coun- tries except the United States enjoy the benefit of the entire minimum tariff in France, the changes already mentioned would affect injuriously imports from the United States only, and would still fur ther aggravate the disadvantages under which American products must compete with products from other countries in the French markets. Among the more inn portant of these changes the following may be mentioned, the rate being given in francs per 100 kilos: Meat extracts, general rate increased from 40 to 45 francs cotton seed, now admitted free, to be subject to duty of .5O francs; peanuts, now admitted free, to be subject to duty of 2.59 francs, and preserved vege- tables, duty increased from 20 to "A francs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
New Postal Station.

Postmaster W. J. Price announces that on April he will establish a sub-station of the postoffice in the West End. Stamps, money orders and registered mail will be handled. William o. Allen has been appointed as clerk of the station. The office will be located at the corner of Fifth street and Fortieth avenue and will be great convenience for the eiti- zens of that locality as it Is a mile and a half from tba ,o-fofffaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

Dr. Jenkins Lloyd Jones delivered an- other lecture in the city today at Temple Beth Israel, being the second that he has delivered since he has been in the city. Dr. Jones is a professor in the Chicago university, and is the editor of Unity" He is also an eloquent orator, and his lectures in this city have proved of great interest to all those who have heard him.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19

Indiana Harbor. which sprang like
its neighbor, Gary. from the lake front
sand dunes OF northern Indiana, was
given a boom last week which was
such as It probably never felt before.
Announcement was made that Honore
and Potter Palmer. Jr.. have negotiat-
ed the sale of tract Of ground com
prising fifty acres in Indiana Harbor
10 the McClintic-M Marshall Construction
Company of Pittsburg, Pa, manufac'
turers OF structural steel.
The purchasing company is to erect
a giant structural steel plant on the
ground at once. The concern expects
10 have the new establishment In
readiness for manufacturing and ship
ping operations within year. When
the plant Is completed its capacity viii
be from 10000 to 10000 tons OF
structural steel annually. Its estab
lishment means that from 1000 to /.
500 men are TO be given employment
at the works.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19
Why She Posed.

As New York photographcr bowed
a sallow, tottering woman OF middle
age out OF his studio he closed the
door gently and turned 10 a waiting
customer.
That beats the Dutch" said be
There's a woman who has been ii
bed two weeks and whose doctor
supposes she is there at this moment
She is convinced that she IS near
death, and as she hasn't had any pc
ture OF herself taken since She was a
child she got out Of bed despite 1
friends protest, dressed and cane
here to sit to ne in order that she
may leave a photograph 20 her Aus-
band, who is a travelling man and
now in the far west
when a woman will she VIII But
that's a queer gamble with the BIG
shadow. all right New York Globe
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19
HOW About This. Governor?

Colonel Edward Ballard. of West
Baden Springs gambling fame, has a
force of men at work on the poolroom
at Hanover. putting in heaters and
preparing the building for the winter.
The poolroom will be opened as soon
as the races at the Latonia tkyD
track closes. and the free special train
on the Big -Four will run daily be-
tween Cincinnati and Hanover. IL Is
also proposed to run free train twice
a week from Indianapolis TO Hanover
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19
rhanksqivInes OF the Revolution.

There we're eight Thanksgiving days
appointed by the Continental Congress
for observance among the colonies
during the war for independence. Al
ter the one called for the purpose OF
celebrating the peace treaty, which
was held in 1874, the day was allowed
10 lapse until 1889, when Washington
took his seat as President. Inc iosa
In these early days was to oner thanks
on some special occasion. That our
ancestors could find eight such occa
sions during the dark days OF the Rev
oIution shows that they we're ready tc
be thankful on somewhat slim provo
cation. But II also shows that the
robblers shed their blood for the coun
try as well as the men.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19
Busy once More in South Bend.

AS a result OF raids through the
South Bend gambling district, ten con-
stables, under the direction OF Prose
cutor Pattee. confscated $4,000 poker
chips, two full faro outfits. 5000 play
ing cards. two craps boards, two
chuckaluck boards, two Klondike Ia
bles. a keno bank and enough minor
gambling devices TO fill wagon. Pros
ecutor Pa;tee is determined to con.
tinue his war on the gamblers until
they are driven from the city.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1909-11-19
Record Resources Of Indiana Banks

For the fiscal year ending Septem-
Der 30. the state, private and savings
banks and trust companies OF Indiana
gained sl4,5OO.0O in resources, which
is record breaker for trust compa-
nies under the control OF the State.
The total resources OF all the bank
ing institutions of the state except
national banlIs) amount to Sl73.I6s,
e66 40. divided among 256 State banks
50 private banks, FIVE savings banks
and SO trust companies, as follows:
state banks, SEQ .6G2.56: private
banks, s2s,534 ,29l35; savings banks
sl2ls2. .614.27; trust companies, s6i.
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