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The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-06

materials and for carrying out the promises of the party.
 It is the first time there has been a change of the tariff laws in twelve years, the Dingley act having gone into effect in 1897. The inception of that law was strikingly like that of the present. In each case it was en- acted by an extra session of congress, called as the first act of an incoming administration. More noteworthy still, each of these extra sessions was called to meet on March 15, the first one having been issued by William McKin- ley of Ohio, the last by William How ard Taft of Ohio.
 The Tariff Plank.
 The agitation within the Republican party for revision of the Dingley act has gone on from the days of the Iowa idea" until at last it eliminated in the plank in the last Republican platform beginning:
 "The Republican party declares un- equivocally for a revision of the tar if by special session of congress i'm mediately following the inauguration of the next president"
 In his campaign on that platform Mr. Taft construed this plank as mean ing revision downward, point that he insisted on in his speeches and finally clinched in his inaugural address when he said that conditions had so changed relative to the Dingley act that they twill permit the reduction of rates in certain schedules and will require the advancement of few. if any" That meant revision downward, which was recognized substantially by the house bill, but was changed to actual re- vision upward by the senate bill. It was at this point that the president quietly but firmly injected himself into the fight in the conference be- tween the two houses. the house stand ing behind him and forcing the senate to yield. The Payne bill in its present form is the result.
 First Tariff Bill.
 The first tariff bill enacted in the United States was that of the First congress The opening section of that bill stated that. in addition to securing money for the support of the govern ment, the tariff was adopted for "the encouragement and protection of man. ufactures." From that time political parties of national scope have clashed on the issue of the tariff as to whether or not it should be more than flor revenue only"
 The expenses of the war of 1872 necessitated a material increase in the tariff, but an adjustment occurred two years after the close of the war through an act prepared by Henry Clay.
 In 1926 the tariff was jumped up a few pegs, and year later it went higher. from 31 to Al per cent.
 When. in 1882. bill establishing a protective tariff policy was passed, South Carolina refused to recognize the validity of the increased duties and threatened to secede. President Jackson had to dispatch a warship to South Carolinaian waters.
 A horizontal reduction of the tariff took place in 1883 Twelve years later, under Folks administration, bill drafted by Robert J. Walker. secretary of the treasury, was adopted. standing mildly for the protective policy. This bill lasted until 1857 when a reduction to 2OlA per cent occurred on the aver age duties. Actuall- q free trade s-s-
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The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-06

The Ladies Aid Society of the Cumberland Presby terian church vii! serve ice cream and cake on the lawn at the home of Mrs.
 k, Haney. this evs ening from 6 to 1O.3O o'clock, Ev- erybody cordially invited.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-06
PAYNE TARIFF BILL
History of the Measure and Summary of Its Prin-
 cipal Provisions.

Writing "Wm, H, Taft, the pre:4 ident added
 signed five minutes after five o'clock, August 5, 19O9.-W H T
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
Notice, Mortgage Sale.

State of Alabama, Jefferson county.
 Take notice. that, on March 16 1909, dur ing the legal hours of .sale, the under signed mortgagee. under and by virtue of the power of sale vested In him by d certain mortgage executed by R. L. Dan iels, an unmarried man, and J. D. Nor man and his wife, Matte D. Norman, conveying to the undersigned mortgagee the following property. to-wit: Lot eight (8), in block fifty-one (5D, according to a map and plat of the Steel City Realty companys addition to Ensley, as recorded in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, Alabama. in volume -, page -. with all improvements thereon. All mineral rights and privileges are hereby excepted from and out of this conveyance. All of said property being situated in Jefferson county. Alabama. will sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, the above described property, default hav- ing occurred in the payment of the in debtedness therein secured.
 Said mortgage is dated March 30. 1908, and is recorded in the office of the pro bate judge of Jefferson county, Alabama, in volume four hundred and ninty-flve (495), record of deeds at page eleven GD.
 w. B. VEAL, Mortgagee
 J. T. Lowry. Attorney for Mortgagee
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
DIR. wooLLEY'S SANITARlUM
LEGAL NOTICES.
Receivers Sale.

In compliance with an order of the dis trict court of the United States for the Eastern Division of the Northern Dis trlct ot Alabama, in bankrupty, the un- dei signed will offer for sale at the storA- house lately occupied by Duncan & Co.,, In Gadsden, Ala, on Saturday, February 27, 1909, at F o'clock, noon, the entire stocks of goods, wares, merchandise. fur niture and fixtures belonging to the bank rupt estate of Duncan & Go. Said prop erty consists of dry goods. clothing, hats. shoes show cases, fixtures, etc., and it Is inventoried at the sum of s4209. 55. Sealed bids from parties who desire to purchase the above property at private sale will be received by the undersIg 1ei until II o'clock of the day of sale. The accounts due to Duncan & Co. are not included in this sale. The right to- eject any or all bids is reserved, and said sale is subject to approval by the court For further information apply to me at Gads- den, Ala.
 February 1S 1909
 L. L. HERZBERG, As Receiver in Bankruptcy of Duncan & Co. 2-20-5t- -sat-we-th- -fr-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
FARMERS UNION
 STUDY COURSE

Jackson, Miss, February A-(Special) The committee of members of the Farm CTS union charged with the selection Of a course of study for several local unions each month have announced the follow ing subjects for discussion during the month of March, viz: Preparation, fer tilzation and cultivation.
 These three general subjects are diyid- ed into sections, as follows;
 (a) Fall and spring blowing, advant- ages and disadvantages. When should deep blowing be done, and the kind ot land most benefited?
 (b) What fertilizer materials should the farmer buy, and why should he mix his fertilizers at home? Should fertilizers be selected to suit soil and crops to be grown?
 Co Do we fully appreciate the value of farm manures? Time, amount and meth ods of applying manures and fertilizers
 (d) When should the first cultivation or the growing crops be given? How deep, how frequent, how late? Why lay by on July 4?
 The committee regrets that it did not get the February questions out two or three weeks earlier and suggests that they be not allowed to get away from the students while they are taking up the new subjects, as they all dove-tail and come together for the common good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
Iron Ages Market Review,

New York. February 4.-The Iron Age will say tomorrow:
 The complete reversal of the selling policy of the Steel corporation has thrown the entire trade into confusion and buy CTS and sellers have been groping in the dark. Each interest Is endeavoring to find its bearings in seeking to determine what prices must be met and whether 1t Is wise to take a part in the struggle
 Small mills are even now withdrawing completely Each constituent company of the Steel corporation appears to adopt such course as the special circum- stances surrounding it justify.
 As yet there are no facts upon which to base any opinion concerning the ef- fleets of the price reductions in stimu- lating business. There have been no sales of consequence and what inquiries are being received are either put out as feelers, or as a means of securing data for claims for readjustments on recent contracts preliminary step in a num- Der of instances has been the demand for cancellation of such contracts. It may be well to warn the trade that it may take some weeks before the skrmishing among buyers and sellers is over and round tonnages are placed. It is tonnage that is wanted by the mills and the prices will be made to bring it out
 It is only in few lines of mill products that prices have been openly made, and some of the published reports regarding other lines are undoubtedly exaggerated.
 The leading pipe mills have issued new discounts on merchant pipe of 80 off on three-quarter to six-iAch, with the usual per cent on the base and per cent differential to leading jobbers. The new discounts show deductions ranging from s6 to s10 per ton
 There is no truth in the reports that the price of steel rails has been reduced from s2S to s25.
 Steel bars are definitely and openly down to s1.2O, although it must be noted that some leading sellers decline to com init themselves beyond July l.
 So far as we can learn no prices lower than S1 30 Pittsburg have yet been named by anybody on structural material and on plates.
 Hoops and bands have been reduced $4 per ton, but while it is admitted that some sharp concessions have been made on sheets, no exact figures are avail able. Nor has there developedg anything tangible in the matter of prices on tin plates.
 Wire-makers are maintaining prices for the present the feeling being that the condition of the trade is such that de- velopment concerning the spring move ment must be awaited before intelligent action can be taken.
 During the past week pig iron has been very dull tn all markets and is weaker One of the most significant developments is the announcement from Chicago that that city will hereafter be a passing point in naming prices on such products as are turned out by the mills of the United States Steel corporation in that district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
PROHIBITION Is
 FARCE IN MOBILE
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drink establishment wherein the Battle House saloon was formerly operated A bluecoat entered. Instantly the attend ant was with him. There followed a short conversation, and the attendant stepped away, returning in a few min utes with a half-pint bottle which con- tained a liquid, which to the outward view was not unlike the usual liquid that half-pint bottles contained last year. The bluecoat accepted the vial, placed it in the inside pocket of his coat and de- parted To make sure that his own ob- servation was correct your reporter turn ing to H. T. McDaniel of the editorial staff of the New Orleans Times-Demo- crat. inquired: Did you note the num- Der of that officer s badger
 q did, replied McDaniel' it was No. 13"
 In spite of the fact that prohibition is a farcical joke in Mobile, and in spite of the fact that these observations are based on what occurred during the Mardi Gras festivities, the streets were excep- tionally free of the staggering and the boisterous To all appearances the police had nothing with which to busy them selves. During four days spent in Mobile your representative did not witness an no occurrence on the streets under the eye of your reporter which called for an arrest or for police interference
 The fact that prohibition is so openly violated in Mobile is due, in all prob ability, to the temperament of the peo- pie. They are liberal, as is known, and it was said, though not by public off cial, that a true bill by a grand jury for violating the prohibition laws could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
GALLOWAY COAL co. Miners and Shippers of Coal Office 1421 Brown Marx Build
 ing.
STUDENTS TO MEET.
President L. C. Grammar Issues An
 nouncement.

Greensboro. February 24-(Special.)- President L. C. Brannan of the Ala bama student conference has issued the follow ing announcement of the next meeting at MonteYallo
 On March 12-14, 1909. the third annual session of the Alabama student confer ence will be held at Montevalo, being entertained by the Alabama Girls In dustrial school Probably this will be the greatest and most momentous gathering of students ever witnessed in the state. Twenty-Five colleges and preparatory schools are expected to have representa- tives there. The purpose of the conven- tion is to promote a closer bond of fel- lowshfp among the schools and to dis cuss ways, means and methods of ad- vancing Christian association work among the students of the state The confer ence is strictly non-sectarian and inter denominational.
 The following are some of the speakers or the programme: T. H. Beverly, Tus- caloosa Dr. K. O. Film, Atlanta; Rev. Ed F. Cook, Nashville; w. F.. Willis, New York; Dr. de Ovies, Birmingham; Pro- lessor c. A. Forster, Macon, Ga. Miss Mabal Head Atlanta and othArs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
SOME CONFUSION
 IN IRON MARKET
Open Market For Steel Prices
 Upsets Factors
.PITTSBURG LOSES CASTE
Tendency Is to Abandon Pittsburg as Easing Center for Prices Be- cause 1t Has Not the lm-
 portance 1t Once Hac.

Cleveland, February 24.-Ths Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The declaration of the open market in steel prices has naturally caused consid- erable confusion. The spirit of cooper ation developed during the b months campaign for the maintenance of prices is still potent factor and while it is probably that bottom quotations have not been reached there is a tendency among the leading interests to cooperate This is shown in the fact that so many com panies are naming about the same prices and that there is a general agreement not to abandon extras for rolling other than basic sizes. The readjustment of wages seems inevitable
 Present confusion is probably due as much to the tendency to abandon Pitts burg as the sole basing point as it is to changes in prices. The time honored custom of naming prices f. O. b. Pitts burg plus freight to other parts of the country Is doomed, because of the rel atively decreased importance of Pitts burg as a manufacturing center. Mills will more and more take advantage of their location in making prices, but it seems probable that the Chicago and eastern quotations will. to a large ex- tent be based on Pittsburg prices, with part of the freight from Pittsburg add ed. During the past few days many mills have made quotations at their own plants but more definite policy will probably De adopted at an earlier date. Very lit- tie new business has developed since price reductions were made.
 The new prices on finished material show reductions as follows: Bars, hoops and bands, s4 per ton; plates and shapes, sS; sheets. B to s5 wire, $1; steel pipe, $4 to $S; boiler tubes, $e to SIG; wrought iron pipe, $2 to $4. Price concessions on tinplates are not expected to be heavy. Quotation on billets and sheet bars have not yet been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
Fair Directors Meet.

Huntsville. February 4-(Special.) 1.-The directors of the Tennessee Valley Fair association met yesterday afternoon and appointed committee to dispose of the recent issue of $15,0O0 of 6 per cent To- year improvement bonds. The proceeds from the sale will be expended in the purchase of more land and enlarging the half-mile track to mile track. The directors have not yet decided on dates for the approaching fair. The Southern Fair circuit has offered this association the first week in August or the last week in September. Some believe that the first named week Is too early and the last named too late and the matter is left undecided for the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25

FOR RENT. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. 4-room cottage, 2610 Tompkins avenue. Broom, 2-story dwelling. 1895 7th avenue. 4-room cottage 430 South 18th street FOR RENT, APRIL l.
 Groom cottage 1904 Sth avenue.
 Groom fiat 25l0 Sth avenue.
 broom cottage, S19 north 25th street. S-room 2-story, 2117 sth avenue.
 broom cottage. 101S north 21st street. 10-room cottage. 2So1 7th avenue.
 Groom cottage, 617 south 18th street. 1e-room, 2-story, 1eo5 3d avenue. B S-room 2-story. 1901 south 12th street
 ]. H. HElNEkE R. E. & l. A. co. Phones 45. PA N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
FOR RENT


 TALK WfTH ALAN JEMfsoN.
 2127 THIRD AVENUE. s-s-tf RENTs-sEWALL FIT SD AVE NIUE. BELL PHONE 3oO2. 2-12-49t FOR RENT-Neat. 7-room cottage 1l1s South 14th street; s3O a month: imme- dtate possession. Bailey & Howard, 221 N. Fist street. 1-27-tf FOR RENTING broom, modern apart ments. 1l09 and 1107 S. 10th St. s35. R. F. Oliver, with Gibson Realty Co.,. 21s N. Fist St 2-9-tf FOR RENT-Splendid new Broom resi- dence, 12th ave, Fountain Heights one block car; S37. 90 Jerome Fuckers Real Estate Agency. 2-25-tf FOR RENT-Tdeal location for general office. elevator; steam heat, electric lights and water furnished. W. B. Leedy & Co., 2-20-7t FOR RENT-New S-room dwelling, South Highlands; on ear line; just completed All conveniences. Me David Terry & Garland. 2109 1st ave nue. Both phones. 2-2s-St FOR RENT-Apri 1. we will have eight new apartments from S3-2O 10 $40, also three new modern fur1ace- heated homes $40 to $45 12th ave nue near Norwood; elevated and healty. R. Mcconnell & Co., 21O7 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE. s75o-Lot 50x135. ? 4-room houses. rent ing for S11 per month, which is uncom- monly cheap; near the Decatur Car Wheel works, on the ridge: nice lot and houses in fair repair; can't be built to- day for the s750. Terms, cash. 40 acres 9ik miles south of the city in original timber, $550. Surface right only.
 L. G. PETTYJoHN. Phones 11o1 and 485. 1S261z sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
BUSINESS CHANGES.

WANTED-To correspond with reliable party who will invest 5000 or s60O0 in established Incorporated company with reliable and 30 years experienced party.
 Write for full particulars. Address E-61, care ge-Herald. 2-24-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
-STRAYED-STOLEN

Southern club ball ladies ann ethyst pin: a suitable reward will be paid on it's presentation to F. M. Lynch. Jeweler. First National Bank Building. who will identify the pin. 2-25-2t in red wrapper con taining handwritten documents and typewriting paper. Return to 620 Brown Marx Bldg and get liberal reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
PERSONAL.

MEN only. we perfected, made known. still control scientific. safe vacuum treatment to relieve weakness and make healthy men. Sent on approval. Write for sealed particulars and proofs. Erie Medical Co.,, Dept. IA, Buffalo, N Y. Many crude limitations by laymen.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
Two Laborers Killed.

New York. February 24.-Two laborers working in one of the McAdoo tunnels at the edge of the Hudson river in Jersey City, were instantly killed today by com ing in contact with an electric light wire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
WANTED-MALF HELP.


 WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; few weeks required best paying work within the reach of poor man. can have shop with small capital. wages from s12 to S2O weekly wonderful demand for barbers, catalog mailed free. Moler Barber College. Atlanta. Ga. 220-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATEs-One cent a word day; no ad. taken for less than 2S cents for nrst insertion. Cash must accompany every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
0HE GENT 4 WORD

RATEs-one cent n word dny5 no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for hrsi insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25

Southern Railway, the after noon train for Washington; through sleeDers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25
ENOAIS FOR RENT

 keeping. 754 north 2st street. 2-21-7t ROOMS-Single or en suite with bath, home comforts 1920 sth ave. 2-23-St TWO nicely furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, very reasonable. 507 N s2d street. 2-24-3t- 3t-we-th-sun BEAUTIFULLY furnished room for cou- pie or two gentlemen; also young man wishes roommate. Apply 2021 9th ave, north.
 FOR RENT-Two or three rooms fur nished. for light housekeeping in private home on South Highlands; modern con veniences including private bath two car lines. Peoples 1854. 2-A-2t-su-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-25

AS Receiver in Bankruptcy of Duncan & Co. 2-20-5t-sat-we- tn -fr-sai
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-04-27
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, 1t having pleased Almighty
God in his wisdom to remove from our fell
lowship, by death, our brother Is. f. Har-
rson, We sincerely mourn the loss and
bow In humble submission to the will of
Him who doeth a things well, and,
Whereas, In the death of brother Harri-
son we rea ize the loss of a valued member
of our Ancient and honorable order, man
of amiable disposition, his loving kind and
friendly manner endeared him to all, he was
faithful to his obligations OF him may
be said that his life was an exemplary one.
Let us then strive to initiate him in his in
flexible fidelity to his trust, in his earnest
ness and his fraternal relations, and as we
look forward to the time when we shall be
called to meet him in the Celestial Lodge
above, may it be in the hope that the rough
ASHER may be made perfect, and that the
adjustment by the Master Workman shall
be in harmonywith our highest anticipations.
Therefore be 1T
Resolved, That the members this lodge
wear the usual badge of mourning and that
the lodge room be draped for the space OF
thirty days.
Resolved, That we tender our sympathy
to the bereaved family, aud commend them
| to the keeping OF Him who hath said, Il will
be Husband to the Widow and Father to
| the Fatherless.
| Resolved that a copy of these resolutions
| be spread upon the minutes, a copy be sent
| to the family of the deceased and published
| in the papers of the county.
Respectfully submitted,
A. l.. OsBoURN.
| G. NJ. BRANTNER,
| JAS. b. OsBOUBN,
| Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-04-27
| NTE) CIsIlo
April goth
Sammy Celebrates
and The Scar.
conyocation at Leetown.

The Eastern Convocation of.the Epis-
copal Diocese of West Virginia will be
held in ST Bartholomew Church. Lee
town. Rev A ] Willis, pastor. May 4th to
9th, inclusive. The first service will be
the preparatory service BY the dean, Rev
A G Grinnan, Tuesday evening. May
4th, at 7:3o o'clock. Wednesday morn
ing there will be a sermon by Bishop
Peterkin and the celebration of the holy
communion at II O'Clock. Business ses-
sions will be held at 10 m and 3 p m,
and at 1890 m a missionary service Will
be conducted. with addresses by Rev A
G Gibbons and J Alfrieud. Thursday
there will be business sessions at 10 m
and m and a sermon at II M by
Rev John Douglas. AT 1880 Thursday
night the closing service will be held.
and an address will be delivered by Rev
] p TYLER. of Hagerstown, on some
Essential Needs of the Chnrch Today
The officers of the convocation are -
Dean, Rev A q GrinnaD; secretary. Kew
G A Gibbons; treasurer, Rev J 5 Alfriend.