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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Farm and Timber Lands
 For Sale.

$350-S0 acres 11a miles of R. R. Will ex- change for lot
 l5,OO0-160 acres in Tenn. 50 level, fertile, creek land in cultivation. balance oak and poplar timber; broom house, barn; good spring, must sell on account of money; Az miles of county seat. $1lO0-40 acres, suburban of Albertville. will exchange.
 $400-35 acres, IS in cultivation 10 hich level bottom; Broom house and barn; good spring; Az miles of county seat. $200-For 40 acres virgin oak and pop ble land, 6 miles of R. R., near pike, must sell, timber worth more than price
 $S50-S0 acres of virgin timber; good tilla- ble land, 6 milesh of R. R., near pike. Timber worth more than price. $675-37la acres. 25 cleared. level, fertile; timber on balance worth s200 as it stands, on one and near two R. R. r miles from Birmingham. A bargain. $1000-250 acres of land, broom house; s miles from Birmingham, near R. R. We have a large list of farms and tim bered lands for sale and exchange. If you don't see what you want ask for it. A fine proposition in brick and pottery plant.
 Hotel and general merchandise business in good Alabama town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Military Inspetcion.

Decatur, April 2-(Special )-Dick Adams Rifles, Company E, Alabama National Guards, was inspected tonight by Gen. Bibb Graves and Colonel McElroy on the part of the state, and by Maj. w. A. Thurston of the United States army, re- tired, on behalf of the national govern ment. The officers came here from Ath- ems, where they inspected the Athens company last night. Maj. w. H. Long, Jr., of Decatur accompanied the officers to Athens yesterday afternoon. Capt Roy c. Horton and the members of his com pany are well drilled and put up a good appearance. The report of the inspecting officers on the Decatur and Athens com pany will no doubt be good one. The in- spection of Company E took place tonight in the armory of the company in the New Decatur city hall building. A goodly num- Der of the company were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Dun 6 Co.'s Review.

New York, April 2.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 The stimulating effect of fine spring weather is shown in the reports from nearly ali the principal cities. Some pro- gress is making toward better things in iron and steel, although conditions a whole remain very unsettled The con tinucd uncertainty as to prices in some finished lines Is the chief dra awback. Wide iy circulated reports of further price cut ting have had depressing effect The best feature Is in the structural division, the low prices named resulting in heavy movement, while orders pending aggre- gate a substantial volume.
 In the primary cotton goods market, manufacturers are disposed to refuse con tracts for future shipment indications pointing to higher rather than a reces- sion in prices. The dominant factor is the export movement to China, which has not yet terminated. Estimates as to the aggregate business done since the first of the year vary from 100000 bales to 125, 900 bales vely large amount for this period. The consequent transfer of machinery to the heavier qualities of export goods has naturally affected the nome market on the finer qualities of brown goods while on gray goods cOnverlers are showing re- newed interest in future contracts. The print cloth market is well sold up both in the east and south. while plaids and other cclored goods arc in satisfactory shape, anu both staple and dress ging- hams are sold ahead for some distance. In the woolen goods division the distribu- tion of sample pieces is now completed, and clothiers will begin to go on the road next week.
 The eastern boot and shoe market is quiet, wholesalers as a rule limiting the volume of new orders, but trade shows a slight increase over the volume of busi- ness effected during the past six or eight weeks.
 The market for hides is fairly main tained, although demand is moderate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
BETTER FEELING IN GENERAL TRADE Large Orders Are Promised tor
 Fall Delivery MORE WAGE REDUCTIONS More Business Is Reported In Iron and Steel, But Prices Are Lower.
 Trade In Cotton Goods
 Is Increasing.

New York, April 2-Bradstreets to- morrow will say:
 Trade and crop reports are irregular and the business the country over is still quiet as a whole. There are, however, evidences of a growth in optimistic feel ing, partly due, no doubt, to more. spring like weather conditions Current demand at wholesale is of between seasons char acter and jobbing distribution Is confined largely to filling-in orders, but there is reported in several markets a dsposl- ton to take hold more freely for next fall.
 Exports from leading industries are not materially different from last week. Wage reductions are more numerous. but strikes are not frequent In iron and steel there Is more business reported. but evidently at the expense of prices Pig iron Is dull and lower strike and lockout have been averted in the anthracite coal trade and the usual spring reduction in prices is announced. Bituminous coal is still dull and weak
 The shoe and leather trades are quiet with little business yet booked for the fall season in shoes. Desirable grades of sole leather are in demand, with off grades offered freely for sale. Eastern shoe shipments for the first quarter exceeded 1908 by 23 per cent. There is evidence of more business be-
 ing done in several lines of cotton goods. Yarns are more active though weak Print cloths are in better request. Ging- hams and wash fabrics are active. Wor- sted yarns are quite strong. The cloth ing trade is reported rather quiet Wom- ens wear goods still hold the center of the stage as regards activity and good reports come from the millinery business Collections still incline to drag
 Business failures for the week ending with April l were in the United States 204, against 226 last week Canadian failures for the week num- Der 23
 Wheat. including flour exports of the United States and Canada. for the week | ending April l aggregate 1.413.593 bushels, | against 2035, 715 last week. Corn exports for the week are 1,lO2,24 bushels. against 1.15S.734 last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Advertisement for Proposals.

Birmingham Ala, April 2, 1909
 Sealed proposals will be received at this building until 2 o'clock D. m. Friday, April Is, 1909, for furnishing fuel, lights, water, ice, miscellaneous supplies, wash ing towels, hauling ashes. and sprinkling streets for this building during the fiscal year ending June 90, or such portion of the year as may be deemed advisable. The right to reject any and all bids is re- served by the treasury department.
 JOS. O. THOMPSON, Custodian
 United States Courthouse and Postoffice, Birmingham. Ala. 4-3-2t-sa-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Declines Important Call.

Decatur April 2.-(Special. 1.-The Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the Central Baptist church in New Decatur, has declined a fattering offer as pastor of the First Bap- tist church in Pine Bluff. Ark. At ne unanimous request of his members in New Decatur he will remain there as pastor of the Central church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Bank at courtIand.

Decatur, April 2.-(Special. )-The live lit- tie town of Courtland, 20 miles west of Decatur, on the Southern railroad, is to soon have a new bank with paid up capital stock of S5O,000. The officers of the bank are: E. V. Chardavoyne, president; E. H. Pippen, vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Bids Wanted.

O. B. Cornelius. mayor of Ashland. Ala, will receive bids until May ?, 1909, on bond issue of sS000 drawing per cent in- terest, and maturing In 20 years issued by the town of Ashland, Ala, for the purpose of erecting a new school build ing. 3-26-7t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until Il o'clock a. m Wednesday, April 7, 1909. for certain grading, curbing and sidewalk paving Also for the construction of certain sani- tary sewers. Specifications may be ob- tained and plans examined at this office The right Is reserved to reject any or all proposals
 (Signed) MAURY NICHOLSON,
 S-29-10t City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
ONE CENT 4 WORD

RAT1S-One cent a word 2 dayJ ao nd. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
SPECIAL BARGAIN

S35OO-New Groom Colonial Cottage at Princeton with all modern improve ments Electric lights and cabinet mantels throughout. Rooms papered in handsome crepe and ingrain papers, plumbing complete, very desirable resi- dent section. Terms $1250 cash bal ance monthly. Apply to H. M. Robert son, 2026 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Sale Notice,

Notice is hereby given that I have this day sold to Chr. Wehage all my right. title and interest in Paul's cafe, and all persons are hereby notified that on and after April 1, 1909. the said business will be conducted by the said Chr. Wehage for his own account, and that my re- sponsibility for the debts and obliga- tions of the establishment after April l. 1909, ceases.
 4-s-3t T. LEONARD HOBART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE N. E. corner Ave. K and 18th st., 7ox12o feet. Small cash payment, balance 1. 3 and 8 years.
 FOR RENT 11s 1st avenue, rooms. s10 50915 N 17th street. rooms. cheap. 303 Tuscaloosa avenue, 8 rooms, bath 115 1st avenue, west. 14 rooms, cheap.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN. Phones 1101 and 465. tS26la Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
FOUND.

FOITND-Bunch of keys on 2oth st, be- tween 2d and Sd on Friday. Apply to Armstrong Light Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
FOR RENT

fAIK WITH ALAN JEMIsON.
 21N THIRD AVENUE. s-6-tf FRONT office for rent First National Bank building. Apply to Carl H. Seals & Co., 2O03 First ave. Bell phone 54.
 4-2-3t FOR RENT-Beautiful cottage, Ills s. 16th sf. inducement to desirable tenant. Frank Mcdonald, 2111 First ave. 4-s-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
MISCELLANEOUS

BnffDfNG Gscofflce of the consfracfing ouartermaster, Fort Morgan, Alabama, March 20, 1909: sealed proposals in trip licate will be received at this office until 1:3O- D m, April 20, 1909, for the construction, plumbing, heating and electric wiring at Fort Morgan Ala, of one barrack, one field officers quar- ters, four single sets of company offi- cers' quarters, one mess hall, one lav- atory, one double act firemens quar- ters. one wagon shed, alteration and addition of the porches on buildings B.
 24. 34 and 35, and for moving admins tration building and two sets MOO quar- ters Plans, specifications blank pro- posals and further information furn- ished on application. A deposit of s2O required for drawings and specifications, deposit will be returned to the bidder on return of drawings here Plans and specifications may be seen at this office. The United States reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids or any 'sProposals for construction and mov- ing of public buildings" and addressed to Captnin 1T. B. Cha.nberVn, Quarter master United States army. Construct part thereof. Proposals to be marked, ing Cuartermaster. 3-22-23-2f;4-1-2-3-6t LACE curtains laundered by hand Peo- ples phone 2454. Address 1927 9th ave. north 4-2-2t BUSY BEE CAFE-A boon for the man or maid who lunches up town clerks' midday lunch, 15c, served at tables with coffee, tea or milk. Regular meals. 25c. Neat and clean. 1894 Sd ave. J. R. Cheatham, Prop. Next Majestic the atre. 4-3-3t-sa-su-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
WHEELER'S HOTEL

EUTAWs ALA. Electric lights and bells in each room. Artesian water. Long distance Telephone service Hot and Cold Water Baths.
 n. JOH WHHELER, pBonA Rateo o2.O0 Per Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
BUSINESS CHANGES

World, Columbus Ohio
 a monthly journal of information, plans
 suggestions and ideas for advertising
 Send today for free samples, or l0c for four months' trial. 2-21-tf-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
ONE CENT 4 WORD.

4ATES-One cent . word & dayJ no aa. taken for less than 25 cents for hrst fosertiOn. C-sh must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
WANTED-MALE HELP

i MADE $56,0O0 in i've years in the mail order business. Began with s5 Any one can start a mall order business at home Send for free booklet. Tells how.
 Heacock, 71O, Lockport, N. Y. S-l6-3m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
FOR RENT-ROOMS

ELEGANT furnished rooms, screened, with or without board, in private hone' all modern conveniences; centrally lo= eated. 7l3 N. 2lst st. Bell phone 2lls-
 3-30-It
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
The Legislature of 1909.


Mr.. Editor: The Bulletin. referrins
to the legislature Of 1909, among Other
things. says: Happy thought for to-
day: The legislature of 1909 was not
quite dead one. II established a. re-
formatory. and ought to be the first
occupant"
Now, why all the newspapers should
thus scalp-one hair at a time-and
roast body composed of the biggest,
most universal people. next to Mr..
Pears. the soap manufacturer or Mr..
Beecham of pill fame, | cannot con-
cei@e. for nowhere have I seen so much
tangible evidence of the skill and per-
severence of man against wind. tide
and time, as that evinced by the mem
bers of the Legislature of 1907 A
body of men so kind. jovial and devot-
ed to moralizing, reconsiderizing, etc.
could not be otherwise than good at
heart. 7 am also aware that the aver
age editor, when puzzled beyond the
normal, has a veritable logged deter
mination of his own. that would re-
quire a surgical operation to dislodge,
but in the matter of Legislature 1909
The Bulletin leaves a phosphorescent
wake of frankness that tips the scales
toward lucid argument and justice and
cuts out fake hikes.
]. w MILLER.
Bristol, Conn, Aug. 81 1909
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
Praise for The Militia.

Whether the Red army of invasion
captured Boston, after its successful
march Of 35 miles nortbward from New
Bedford or whether the Blue army of
defense held the Reds in check at Ham
over -Four Corners, Is miles from Bos-
ton, is not one-ihalf so important as
the real object of the war game PLAYED
IN southeastern Massachusetts last
week. That object was to ascertain
how much our militia soldiery are
worth in the vital business of defend
ing out country against foreign foes.
Every American will be glad to know
tnat IN this war practice the citizen
soldiers acquitted themselves honor
ably. They lived up to the traditions
of their fathers. In loyalty, obedience
to discipline, enthusiasm, stamina. en-
durance of most rigorous trials. their
conduct was as near perfect as mere
human beings could achieve. Every
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
A GOOD REASON
Norwich People Can Tell You Why
1t Is So.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
of disease. and that is why the cures
are always lasting This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys,
helping them to drive out of the body
the liquid poisons that cause back
ache. headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints. Norwich
people testify to permanent cures.
Mrs. oscar Bjork, 159 Mt. Pleasant
Street. Norwich. Conn, says: Il found
splendid results from the use Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and therefore do not hes
itate to recommend them For some
time was greatly troubled with back
aches, and when first arose in the
morning the pain was always more
severe. Often If 1 would lie down on
the couch my back would become so
lame and painful was scarcely able
to arise. My mother told me that my
suffering was due to my kidneys be-
ing at fault, and learning of Doan's
Kidney Pills, / went to N. d. SEWN
& Sons drug store and procured a
box. They proved to be just what
required. and in short time the pain
and lameness disappeared and I felt
better and stronger in every way.
Doan's Kidney Pills fully carry out
all claims made for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. New
York. sole agents for the United States
Remember the name II oan's ana
take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
NOT CRASHING OPPORTUNITY

The young doctors of the country do
not seem TO take to army life. although
it gives them a good salary and the
practice they need to become efficient
in their profession.
recent official report states that
more than 100 vacancies now exist in
the medical corps Of the United States
army.
Recent changes in the laws govern
ing this branch of the army have made
these positions far more attractive
The pay has been increased and the
general status Of the service improved.
Young doctors who are able to quail
ify may enter the service at a salary
and perquisites which amount to SAXON
year. This is Increased subsequently,
SO that at the end of five years of
service they receive $4,000.
This seems to be more inviting than
waiting chance for a young man in
competition with experienced physi-
clans. There are doctors enough. and
1t is surprising that there are so MANY
vacancies considering the salary paid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
THIS is NO JOKE.

When Speaker Cannon referred to
| Congressman Fowler as a joke he
spoke too soon. If it had been pos
sible for him to have maintained that
attitude it would have been we'll
( enough, but now he openly owns I'D
that Mr.. Fowler is not anything to
laugh over. This is what he is quoted
as saving said:
When congress convenes intend to
call friend of mine to the chair and
take the floor and speak as long as
am allowed. l tell you the fur is going
to fly. Some people who profess to
be republicans will get the severest
castigation that you ever heard. / in
tend to call spade a spade. Some OF
these men who talk of legislation being
stifed will have their records shown
up at my hands"
This means that there is a hot time
ahead for somebody and an entertain
ing time for others. 1t is. not likely
that any one will be frightened; and
If he keeps his part of the programme
a war of words is probable. There's
going to be a hot old time when Can
non gets back to congress-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
FLIGHT IN ITS INFANCY.

Those who think that the Wrights
have been sent to the rear by the first
trial OF heavier-t han-air machines at
Rheims will be interested in the aver
mants Of the Springfield Republican
that before December next every rec
ord made at Rheims will be broken.
The Republican says further:
The suggestion that special tvpes
OF both bipIanes and monoplanes win
soon be constructed-that is, machines
made especially for racing and ma
chimes made especially for endurance
or burden-c carrying undoubtedly
well based.
AS for speed. 1t is evident that the
present records viii not stand. Com
menting on Curtiss' record of 47.65
miles an hour in the James Gordon
Bennett cup contest at Rheims, Wilbur
Wright is quoted as saying that the
Herring Curtiss machine should make
sixty miles an hour easily" because
It Is so small and light. 1t will be re-
called that Orville. on his cross-coun-
try dash from Fort Myer to AIexan-
dria and return late in July. CARRYING
a passenger made a record of 47421
miles an hour on the flight back from
ths turning point, This was almost
equal to Curtiss' speed last Saturav
over level field, with no passenger
70 increase the weight Of the load. If
the Wright model sold to the United
states government could make such a
record over course embracing ravines
and wooded hills. with two men in the |
siaehine. it seems a certainty that
ether Of the Wrights could easily beat
Curtiss' record In the Bennett Gun |
race" up
This writer in the Republican points |
out as one Of the most important |
phases Of the Rheims tournament was
ule aDillty shown by several aviators
to remain in the air during thunder
storms and rather high winds. De-
velopments like this, he says. are worth
more than records. For they reveal a
srowing mastery OF variable atnos-
pheric conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31

observer who went through that try
ing campaign must respect the militia
| men whom he saw daily on long
! marches, drenched often with cold
rains, sleeping in puddles, subsisting
at times on scanty meals, doing every
thing required of them not only with
ability, but with zeal and cheerful
ness
To see these men at work was a
privilege. 1t was enough to excuse
any man for thanking God he was an
American citizen, a blood brother of
these lads from city OFFICES, shops and
factories, who endured hardshjns and
bitter privations without a murmur.
their ardor sustained by the thought
that these experiences would teach
them how to behave in the field should
any foreign aggressor ever attack u.s.
There could be no doubt of the seri-
ouesness of every man in the war
game. 1t was this very seriousness
that made them all march and fight a 6
If life depended upon winning, and that
viii inspire each one to claim the vic
tory whenever the subject is mention
ed Although the campaign against
Boston will be recorded IN history
merely as army manoeuvres. IL will al
ways be remembered by those who
were privileged to witness it as grim
warfare carried out in every detail ex-
cept the actual shooting OF bullets. The
long and difficult marching over heavy
roads. the joyous endurance of suffer-
ing from cold and rain, the quick and
Intelligent carrying out OF orders-all
reflected the utmost credit upon the
men of both forces.-William Ineles
in Harpers Weekly CORES pondent in
the field.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
FIGHTING FOR LIFE.

The man who stands in the gap for
the protection of the people against
the interests of organized capital must
always fight for his life. So DR.. Wiley
the head of the government medical
bureau, is only experiencing what
equally as good men have suffered with
less intensity. No man in modern
times has made more honest or
manly fight than DR.. Wiley and it
is still an open question whether his
enemies, who are also the enemies of
the people, do not win their fight for
selhshness and greed. DIR. Wiley has
dared to tell the truth about food aduI-
terants, and in consequence thousands
OF dollars have been expended in the
campaign for his removal from office:
but they have never yet succeeded in
their endeavor.. The people realize that
DR.. Wiley is a valuable public servant
who is doing a great work, and they
Know that victory for his organized
enemies would mean an open door
for food authorizations and all the at
tendant evils. He is the right man
IN the right place and should be sus-
tanned by the people y
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-31
UNCLE SANS BONFIRE.

Notice is received from the west thai
the Michigan woods are ablaze anc
that the forest fires which cost Uncle
| Sam $30.000,000 year are underway
again. With its knowledge of past
devastation the Toledo Blade says:
The lumbermen, on an average, cut
over 100000 acres of land every year.
In the year 1880, the census estimated
that the burned-over sections of the
country amounted to 100000 acres.
started at attempt was made to get
at the facts more definitely This
brought forth the calculation that, in
the year 1891, 100000 acres of valu-
| able timber had been destroyed. From
the statistics gathered every year since,
the experts now place the annual de-
struction at 10000, 900 acres The lum-
herman has done his best-or his
worst-and yet has not been able to
make a showing of more than one per
cent in comparison with fire.
only recently have methods been
seriously adopted for fighting the
flames and these are the most primitive.
warnings to campers and hunters are
posted upon trees, where they may
meet the eyes of those for whom they
are intended or they may not. Rail-
roads have experimental in trifling
way with schemes for preventing
sparks from locomotives communicate
ing to the forest through which they
run. In the reserves big avenues have
been cut which will halt the fire once
started and become beyond control"
1t certainly looks as if this annual
loss could be greatly decreased by pay
ing proper attention to protective |