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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
STRONG ADVOCATE
 OF WATER WAYS

Washington, October 24.-(Special.)- Senator Fletcher of Florida, who is pres ident of the Mississippi to Atlantic Water way association, which holds it conven- ton in Jacksonville next month, few days before the National Rivers and liar bors congress meets in Washington, is enthusiastic advocate of broad policy of waterway betterment.
 wisdom demands that something be done looking to an increase of present fa- cilities," says the senator. "The way relief to the producer and consumer can be brought about Is through a proper care of our waterways, a responsibility resting with the government.
 Tt is claimed with strong support that the movement of traffic for long distances is more rapid by water than by rail. The productions of farms, mines, manufac- lures and the various other industries of the country gre making tremendous gains. The problem is to reach the mar kets. The interchange of commodities re- quires increased facilities. It is whole some thing to add to the ways and means of communication among the people, 1t strengthens the republic by cementing all its parts in close business and social re- lation.
 ''The interior must have access to the seaboard. The various terminals at the seaboard should be accessible for the ex- banding commerce, aided by the Panama canal and other influences at work in that direction. Posterity will be the bene- ficiary. and posterity ought and will be in position to contribute toward the cost of this utilization of natural advantages, increase national economies enabling Us to meet the commercial competition of the world.
 "A commission to determine upon the scope and plan of a complete system of waterway improved should be created and enough money should be raised by bond issue as need to do the work within a period of 10 years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
W.C.T.U. TAKES UP
 COUNTY OPTION

Omaha, Neb., October 24.-The first i'm portant discussion in the convention of the woman's Christian Temperance union, now in session in Omaha, occupied yesterday over the proposition to indorse the action of the Nebraska division in Its stand for county option,' which Mrs. Frances Beauchamp of Kentucky consid- cred compromise with the liquor inter ests. Mrs. Beauchamp characterized the name "Anti-Saloon league" as suspicious at the best and did not believe the na- tional organization should undertake to indorse state Organizations in any policy which indicated a compromise with liquor interests The trouble resulted from an attempt of Nebraska division to secure from the national organization indorse- ment of its action in supporting propo- sition for local option in this state as against statewide prohibition.
 Mrs. Lillian N. M. Stevens. national president, stated that the indorsement of the action of the Nebraska division did not put the national organization on rec ord as indorsing any particular policy, but Mrs. Beauchamp spoke disparagingly of the Anti-Saloon league in Kentucky and indicated that she was suspicious of all such organizations.
 The convention, despite those protests, however, indorsed the position taken by the Women's Christian Temperance union of this state Routine business occupied the greater part of the days session. There was concluded new classih ,ation of the different divisions of the young peoples organization, the most important of which was the formation of the Young Peoples Temperance union, which accepts as members young people between the ages of IA and 20 years without regard to sex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
TOBACCO GROWERS
 ASK TO WITHDRAW

Winchester, Ky, October 24.-(Special)- The executive board of the Burley To- bacco society finished it's last business meeting in this city yesterday.
 Last night w. A. Beatty, editor of the Winchester Herald, presented request from the growers of Clarke county, who had pooled, asking that they be allowed to withdrew from the pool He followed this by speech in which President Lebus was arraigned in a most terrific man ner. The reason given for the withdrawal of Clarke county growers was that they no longer had confidence in Lebus or his board. This request was refused at later meeting of the board on the ground that the board had no Jurisdiction.
 The sessions today were occupied in discussing changes in the bylaws and in fixing laws for the new Burley To- bacco and Insurance company. The com pany will be controlled by from ID to 100 directors. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
DRY GOODS REVIEW FOR THE PAST WEEK

New York, October 24.-Activity ruled in the primary cotton goods market during the past week and sharp advances were made. Sales of print cloths at Fall River reached 45O 900 pieces of which only 6o,ooo were spots. Converters and jobbers have been placing liberty forwarded orders and have been disposed to pay the prices on printed yarn. much better tone prevails in the coarse goods market, although the absence of export sales Is felt. Prices Of these cloths have been marked up and sales have been made in many cases on basis of Ac yard higher
 Wide sheetings have been advanced cent a yard, ginghams for spring delivery 1h cent and flannelettes A cent yard. Iinings are higher and converters of these goods are beginning to pay the hlgher prices for gray cloths. An advance of 1L cent was noted in one line of staple prints as a consequence of large sales and inability to get gray cloths below basis of cents for regulars. Jobbers reported that the demand on several days last week showed more snap than for some time.
 Retailers are ordering goods Tor quick shipment, showing that immediate trade is broadening. Advance business for spring has shown a decided increase on cotton fabrics. Underwear and hosiery ana general knit goods have been In ac- tive demand for quick shipment. Ready to-wear houses are busy, rush orders be- ing the rule. although an increase in spring demands is also seen. Cotton yarns are higher and moderate sales are being made at the advanced prices. Current prices on cotton goods: Regular print cloths cents; 64x60s. 2S inch 3b cents; ss1a-inch. 64x64 5N and cents; standard sheetings. southern 71a and "A cents; nen- inns, ounce, 13A cents; tickings, ounce, 13 cents standard prints, cents; staple gfnghams, 6A cents; dress ginghams, 9 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
RebuiIdIno Water Plant.

Wilmington, N. C., October 24.- Contracts aggregating $125,00O were awarded yesterday for rehabilitation of the municipal water plant here. A question of the issue of $900,000 of bonds for the installing of water works and sewerage plant and compre- hensive system of street improvements was recently voted. The contracts let today cover labor and material for re- building the present pipe line and ex- tensions. The successful bidders were the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company of Chattanooga, Co lumbia Iron works of Chattanooga and c. Whit Gurley & Co. of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
ATLANTA TRACK IS
 FASTEST IN WORLD

Atlanta October 24.-Atlanta's marvel ous automobile race track was formally opened to the public yesterday. and to celebrate the event Barney Oldfeld in his big Benz broke his own record made at Indianapolis by reeling off five miles in 3:52 2-5. The weather was per- feet, and about 5000 attended. Robertson, driving a Simplex, did some fast work. and so did Basic in a Renault. But none of the drivers seemed to exert themselves or 10 try for records. Barney Oldield was plainly slowing down on the turns and all seemed more anxious to learn the peculiarities ot the track than to do any fast work. They all agree that the track is the fastest in the world
 Fully 5000 persons were gathered around the big oval track when the drivers began tuning up their cars for the afternoon trials.
 Kerscher, driving a Darraq, was the first to make the round of the track. He made the first mile in 54 seconds and the sec ond mile in 53 seconds. The record for a mile. made at the Indianapolis speed way was 43 lilo seconds by Oldfeld.
 George Robertson, driving his big Sim plex reeled off five miles in 3:59 4-5 sec onds. He then made a mile in AS seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Steamers WaItinu for Taft.

St. Louis, October 24-AT the steamers that are to join the fiotilla to escort Presi- dent Taft on his trip down the Missis- sippi river to New Orleans next week are tied up here tonight. The crews were busy today cleaning and decorating their boats. The United States torpedo boats which have been here since the city's centennial celebration earlier in the month will leave at dawn tomorrow. It had been intended that they should lead the Taft fiotilla down the stream but the change in programme was announced today by Lieutenant Mitchell, commanding the de- stroyer MacDonough. Low water above the Ohio river and the necessity of the naval vessels proceeding slowly was the cause assigned to the change. The tor pedo boats will wait the Presidents fleet at Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Waterways Commission Returns.

New York, October 24.-Several members of the national waterways commission, which has spent about three months looking over European waterways, arrived tonight on the American line steamship Philadelphia. The party included Senator Theo E. Burton of Ohio, chairman of the com mission; Representative Stephen M. Sparkman of Florida and Irving P. Wanger of Pennsylvania; Col w. H. Bixby, engineer corps, U. s. A.; Prof. Emery R. Johnson of the University of Pennsylyania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
In Prison In Nicaragua.

Washington, October 24.-William F. Sands, the American minister to Guat- emala, has informed the state depart ment that one Fonegra, who was the principal of two aggressors in the mur- derous assault on an American negro named William Wright, has been ar rested and is now in prison awaiting trial. It is believed the other assailant will soon be arrested. The circum- stances connected with the murder of Wright were such as to cause the state department some months ago to insist upon the punishment of the perpe- trators and the removal of the officials
 for failure to punish them at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25

Milk is delivered by each owner, who, after the butter fat is brought out by the test applied to each delivery, is paid the market price. In the roundup every man comes in for the dividends upon the sales. Butter is the output, sold in the markets of the whole country. Banded together the farmers are thus able to em- ploy the very highest priced help and to produce an article that is sold for the most remunerative returns
 Proves Profitable.
 Only fire insurance has proven profit able of the protection propositions. Enough money Is put up to pay one ay craze loss, and a secretary Is paid 8 8 day or so for the few days it takes to keep the books and now and then ap- praise a loss. It is shown that the total cost Is less than a third Of the regular prices. In telephones the rental is re- duced to about 50 cents a month. There is an original cost to each one of about $40, but after that $6 year Is the maxi mum. At first the larger companies thought to fight these organizations, but now they are working with them, giving town and long distance connection. This came about by the demand of the town people for this connection, it being mutu- ally profitable.
 Stores are maintained in much the same way. An expert is employed to run them. They sell at the same prices other stores charge, getting their savings from the profits declared in dividends. The ele- vators are conducted on the same plans. Dr. Coulter says the idea is taking root in every part of the state, and is working now up to wholesale houses to supply the farm stores. It is a team work idea that is taking hold and firm hold of the people and he does not believe it will ever lose out in that section of the coun- trv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
"WHERE DIRT GATHERS, WASTE RULES." GREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
 SAPOI 10

in Ciudad Juarez, opposite Ell Paso, and is attempting to have the state department intercede with Mexico to have the concessions annulled. This same bureau inaugurated a campaign against racing in Lower California, which was successful, asserting as they do here that the racecourse was established just over the international line to draw American money and horses and yet evade American laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
THE BANK OF ENGLAND
 IN FINANCIAL LIMELlGH1

amount of New Yorks borrowing this year. which are currently accepted, point to heavy excess over the customary amount. round $500. .Oo0, 900 being the fig ure most freely heard The current es- innate is questioned by such an authority as Jacob IL Schiff, head of Kuhn, Loep R. Co, who says exaggerated ideas prevail as to the amount of these borrowings, and who assert also that they have been much reduced in the past few months.
 One of the principal clements in the ms calculation of the autumn money market undoubtedly lies in the abnormal state or the country's foreign trade. Imports nave been largely in excess of the normal, partly owing to the natural revival of trade which has extended to foreign as well as domestic products, and partly to the rush of imports in anticipation of the provisions of the new tariff bill.
 Not only have imports enormously in creased, but exports have decreased. The discrepancy here shown is sufficient in itself to account for much of the scarcity of exchange to provide remittances abroad. Another element Is the delay in the issuance of new bonds by the great corporations for which important foreign subscriptions were expected which would serve to take up part of the maturing foreign indebtedness as mere temporary measure The bond market is sluggish and does not invite large new offerings.
 The action of the stock market has shown the contest going on against the unfavorable influence of the money situa- tion. The brilliant business outlook en- courages the obstinate holding of stocks even while the narrowing money re- sources reduce the demand. The rapid rise in foreign exchange rates last week showed plainly, however, that foreign tenders of money here were insistent upon repayment of maturing obligations. The movement of the ainterior exchanges meanwhile showed that the demand Tor currency was not justified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Halted By Revolution.

Washington, October 24.-E w. Trimmer, United States consul at Ora cias Dios, Nicaragua, has reported to the department of state from New Or leans that owing to the closing of the eastern ports of Nicaragua, he has failed so far to secure transportation to his post but he will make another effort, sailing in vessel to leave New Orleans tomorrow. The department has instructed MT. Trimmer to report as to the Nicaraguan revolutionary sit uation upon his arrival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
PredestInarlans Will Travel.

football team of the Alabama Presby- terian college will spend next week on the road, playing two games. On Tues day afternoon they will meet the Marion Military institute at Marion and will leave that place for Greensboro, where they are to go against the Southern uni versity squad on Friday. Left Tackle Snoddy has been confined his bed this week with a slight attack of grip and he may not be able to accompany the team, which would considerably weaken it, as he is one of the members of last years squad and good man in his place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
--------------------r--- Hearjnu Is Denied.

Jefferson City, Mo, October 24.- The supreme court of Missouri has de- nied hearing of the United Presbyte- rain church case, which is docketed as Boyles ys. Roberts. The court decided last summer that the property of tho Cumberland presbytery must be re- turned to the Presbyterian church. The decision just rendered disposes Of the case in the Missouri courts. dis Senting opinion was filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Rear Admiral Erben Dead.

New York, October 24.-(Special) J. Rear Admiral Henry Erben, retired, who had seen active service in the United States navy for 45 years, died yesterday at his home in this city. His He was apparently enjoying good health yesterday. The attack came during the night and death followed a few hours later. Admiral Erben was born In this city 77 years ago. He en- tered the navy as midshipman in 1S4S and retired as rear admiral in 1893
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Surrenders to the Sheriff.

Heber, Ark, October 24.-(Special) w. c. Bryant, 30 years old, who killed Thursday evening, surrendered to Sheriff Johnson late last night. He was taken to Searcy and placed in jail. Bryant married Potter's daughter two months ago. He claims that Potter was advancing toward him with stone, when he shot him with a rife, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Revenue cutter Goe. to Houston.

Washington, October 24.-The reve, nue cutter Windom, which has been cruising about Corpus Christi, Texas with the President aboard, on an IT, spection of the public Improvements in that vicinity, has been detailed to enforce the rules and regulations TOT safety of life on navigable waters al Houston during the carnival week. NO vember to 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Insurance Pioneer Dead.

New York, October 24.-(Special.)- )- Edward A. Jones, who founded the Metropolitan Life Insurance company of New York and raised the first $200,- 900 of it's working capital, died yester- day at hsi home in East Orange, N. J., of kidney trouble. He was S5 years old and was native of Wales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Mlleaqe Tickets.

On and after October 15. 1909, the Gen. tral of Georgia railway will honor be- tween certain points 1000-mile tickets, form "Z" and 2000-mile tickets, form 'Zz," sold by other lines at cents per mile.
 Ask any agent or representative of the Central of Georgia railway for copy of mileage ticket bulletin No. l, dated Oc- tober 15, 1909. It contains list of places between and conditions under which such tickets will be honored. 1O-15-10t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
FOR SALE.

A brand new, strictly mod ern, Broom residence in Norwood; owner compelled to sell and will accept any reas- onable offer.
 w. N. MALONE & GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Postal Chances.

Washington, October 24.-(Special.) M M Mathis is appointed postmaster at Rutherford, Russell county, vice w. B. Upshaw, resigned. William T. How ell is appointed rural carrier, George P. Trammell substitute, Route 2, at Roanoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Suicide at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, October 24.-G B. Smith, a prominent citizen of Kalama- zoo, Mich. was found dead at the foot of Observatory tower on the summit of the Hot Springs reservatoni yester- day. Indications showed that he had committed suicide by using car bolic acid. Dependency seems to have been the motive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Fiqht Auainst Racing.

Fl Paso, Tex, October 24.-The in- ternational reform bureau has taken up the matter of racetrack concessions
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-24
Lacked the Courage

At meeting of the Bisbee Board of Trade Saturday afternoon the move. ment to petition the Legislature to force mining companies in this community to pay the cash for all orders issued against them by their employees was de- feaIed, says the Review. The meeting was well attended, many of the leading business men of the city being present. Only four voted in favor of the oeti- tion. The meeting of the board of trade Saturday was called at the in. stance of C. w. Allen, who wished 10 present the petition named above, cir. culated by his brother, l.. R. Allen and others, to the board of trade and get their endorsement. Besides the Allen boys, only two others voted in favor of the resolution. After Aliens motion had been defeated Frank Harrington secured the passage of a motion au- thorizing the appointment of com. mittee of three to wait on Brophy, man ager of the Copper Queen store, to see if some arrangement could be made whereby holders of orders given them by employees would not be required to take them all out in trade. Brophy stated that he would be glad to meet the committee at any time. Frank liar rington, J. J. Walsh and C. w. Allen were named as the committee.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-24
Yuma Man Missing

Ben Davis, Yuma storekeeper, is missing The Sun says: Whether he has left town to avoid his creditors or has met with foul play is not known. He left town Monday morning on a bus mess trip to the grading camp down the river, where the levee on the Arizona side is being completed He took his gun with him and expected to be back that night. Since that time he has not been seen. He has completely disap- peared-dropped out of sight. His cred. itors seem to think he has simply left the city to avoid the payment of his bills which were maturing. His friends are fearful that something has happened to him, that he has met with some acci. dent or has been murdered for his money. Recently Davis married a beautiful Indian maiden. She is at home, but knows nothing of her hus- bands whereabouts. Davis creditors, who had sold him groceries on time, yesterday took possession of his stocks. F. F. Sanguinetti, l.. w. Alexander and P. O. Spittler each have claims.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-24
PLAN NETWORK
 0F HIGHWAYS
BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE TO I'M
 PROVE ROADS OF COUNTRY
HEADQUARTERS WILL BE EsTAB- LIsHRD IN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK AND ST. AUGUSTINE TO AID THE WORK.

WASHINGTON, D. C., February g With the ultimate purpose of having congress and the different state legisla. lures pass laws providing fo7 the con. struction of highways from Maine to Florida, from New York through the middle west to Seattle, and then down the coast to Los Angeles, the national highway association has been formed and incorporated under the laws of Florida.
 The association has elected John A. Stewart, of New York, president; Al bert Lewis of Pennsylvania, first vice president; Mayor Eugene Masters of St. Augustine, second vice president; 1; E. l. Leighton, of Cleveland, third vice president; J. E. Ingraham of St. Angus tine, treasurer; Harry L. Brown, of St. Augustine, secretary and an executive committee is composed of John Ander. son, of New Hampshire; A. NJ. Taylor, W. A. MacWilliams and J. c. R. Poster, of St. Augustine.
 The first convention of the associa- tion will be held in St. Augustine next January, when formal action will be taken in line with its purposes
 1t is the intention of the incorpora- ton to push the project and the person mel of the charter membership indicates persistent and progressive action.
 Between now and the first convention headquarters will be established in Washington, New York and St. Angus tine, where campaign for the building of these highways will be inauguratcd.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-24
predger for Colorado River.

Practically all of the first 300 tons of freight for the Colorado River Dredg. ing company has been hauled from Chloride to the river. It is expec ted that fully 300 tins more of lumber and machinery is still in route and will be hauled to the company camp as soon as received at Chloride, says the Mo have County Miner. The company now has a force of men at work on the big dredger and expects to have it in com mission before the high water arrives. The dredger is to be one of the largest ever built for river work.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-24
NEWS
 AND COMMENT

in congress to try to get government aid in the harnessng of the Colorado river in the canyon near Eldorado Can yon and generate electricity for trans mission to points in Nevada and Ari- zona, says the Mohave County Miner At recent convention held at Las Vegas resolution was adopted calling on congressman and senators to use ev- cry effort to get the government to take up this proposition, representing that with power of this character water could be pumped upon thousands of acres of arid lands lying far above the river and would result in building up a great mining as well as agricultural section.