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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-17
SPECIAL MESSAGE
SENT IN BY NOEL
Mississippi Governor Urges
Certain Legislation
LIEN LAW OPPRESSIVE
LIEN LAW OPPRESSIVE
Governor Noel Asks Legislature to Re-
peal Law Permitting Mortgages
Upon Growing Crops BY Re-
quest of Farmers Union

Jackson, Miss. February 16.-(Special)-
Among the more important matters to-
day submitted to the legislature by Gov
ernor Noel in a special message were the
exemption of six per cent money from
taxation. the repeal of the law permitting
mortgages on growing crops and known
as agricultural lien law, requiring rail-
roads to equip locomotives with electric
headlights. The first mentioned measure
was requested by the Farmers union
state convention, and the later by the
Order of Railway Conductors.
| AS the end of the legislative session
draws near the several committees are
putting in every afternoon at hard work,
and both branches are transacting bust
ness with a rush, accepting as a general
thing the committee recommendations.
The universities committee heard the
author of anti-Fra bill and couple of
young men from the university who evil
IDENTIFY are not club members. The COM
mttee is about evenly divided, but 1t Is
believed the senate will kill it.
Quite a number of citizens of Vicksburg
were here to urge the passage of the Fos-
| ter bill which provides for the inspection
| of public utilities such as lighting plants,
gas works, waterworks, etc.
The Anderson good roads bill was dis
cussed at length in the house, and amend
| ments were so numerous that 1t was
made special order for Friday.
| The Mcneil experiment station appro-
priation bill passed carrying one thous-
and dollars for experiments with satsu-
ma oranges.
| Several other small appropriation bills
were passed by either house. A number
of new bills were introduced, and the
several committees reported their action
on bills in punches. Several of these
recommendations were for increase In
salaries of employees of the state capi-
toll, 1t being urged in their behalf that
| the price of living has become such that
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HERRING FISHERIES
MAY BE DESTROYED

Washington, February 16.-The her
ring fishing Xdustry of Lake Huron
will be destroyed II regulations pre-
pared by the international fisheries
commission are put in force, is the
opinion of the Senate committee on
foreign relations. The committee to-
day referred the regulations back to
Secretary of State Knox.
The representative of the United
States on the international commission
was David Starr Jordan of Leland STAN
ford university, while Canada was rep
resented by its greatest expert on fish
ing in boundary waters, Edward Ernest
Price.
The committee on foreign relations
in considering the bill to give effect to
the treaty confirming the fisheries boun-
dairy waters between the United States
and Canada, ruled that Canada had the
better end of the negotiations in. q
number Of particulars.
1t was pointed out that the Lake
Huron herring industry, so far as the
United States was concerned, would BIZ
ruined by reason of the limitation or
the size of the mesh of nets to be used
Georgian Bay is excluded from regu'
lation under the treaty and Canada
controls the fishing there. The effect
1t is said, would be to give to Canada
monopoly on the Huron herring.
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CHAMBERLAIN Is
PITIABLE FIGURE

London, February 16.-For the first time
since he was stricken with paralysis years
ago, Joseph Chamberlain put in an ap-
pearance in the house of commons this
afternoon and took the oath as a men,
Der of the new parliament.
The whole scene was painful to those
who recalled the vigor exhibited by the
statesman upon his last previous appear
ance in the house. Today his frame
was shrunken and his features were
ashen. He was unable to move without
assistance and haltingly whispered the
words of the oath after his son had
spoken them in his ear. 1t was evident
to those who witnessed the every EVIL
dence of extreme weakness that all hope
of a recovery from physical infrmities
must be abandoned.
There was perfect silence throughout
the trying ordeal
The entrance of Mr. Chamberlain was
unexpected and furnished a dramatic
surprise. Mr. Chamberlain walked with
marked difficulty, being assisted by his
son, Joseph Austen Chamberlain, and
Lord Morpeth.
Mr. Chamberlain advanced to front
seat, before the bench, where the oath
was administered. When the member
ship roll was placed before him for his
signature he required the aid of Austen,
who signed the name of his father, the
latter appending his mark. Still sup
ported on either side, Mr.. Chamberlain
moved to the speakers chair and shook
hands with Mr.. Lowther, after which he
made his way slowly from the chamber.
within which so many stirring episodes
of his life have occurred
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MEN WANTED.
Salaries $500 to Start and Pro-
motion to $500.

During the coming year the United
States government will have places for
several thousand men in the railway
mail service and other departments. In
asmuch as the average salary of these
employees is $500 per year it is strange
that more young men do not try for the
positions.
An examination to obtain competent
men needed Immediately for government
positions will be held soon at Birming-
ham. Any man between Is and 55 who
writes to the Commercial Correspondence
Schools, 1887 Schools building, Rochester.
N. Y, will be told how he can pass the
examination and secure one of these high
salaried, life positions. The principal of
these schools has passed four civil serv-
ice examinations himself and can, there
fore, tell applicants just what they must
know in order to be sure of success.
We advise young men to write to these
old established, reliable schools for in
formation. No fee is charged for the
examination. 2-15-10t-eod
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JOHN REDMOND WILL 1.
EXPLAIN SITUATION

London, February 16-The national
lists have been summoned to a meeting
in Westminster Monday when John
Redmond will explain the situation
and the result of his negotiations with
the government. The outlook. is re-
garded as more promising for the gov
eminent 1t is understood that the
course of procedure in parliament will
be a formal first reading of the house
of lords veto bill, Immediately occur
ring after the address is voted In the
interval, which is always necessary be-
fore the second reading is proceeded
with, it is stated, the budget will be
reintroduced and the two measures
carried along practically side by side,
plan which is expected to satisfy the
requirements of the Redmondites.
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WOODRUFF IN FAVOR
OF DRASTIC ACTION

Albany, N. Y, February 16.-Timothy
L. Woodruff chairman of the republi-
tonight and declared he was in favor
of "the most searching and exhaustive
investigation of any charge of corrup-
tion.
I'm view of the sentiment of the re-
publican organization of the state" he
declared, when I say I am unqualified
ly in favor of the most exhaustive in
vestigation of any charge of corruption
emanating from responsible source,
to be made against any member of the
legislature, or public office, and the
severest punishment which can be
melted out to fit the objectionable
crimes of official dishonesty. I am sin
cere."
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RAFFLES rs WORKING
IN THE CRESCENT CITY

New Orleans, February 16.-"The most
gentemanly burglar the police of New
Orleans say, made his appearance in a
St. Charles avenue home last night Cow
ering the occupants of the house with a
revolver, he affected a conversation with
designated George" at the front door,
cautioning the latter to hurt no one. as
every one was going to be as good as
can be-
To the several members of the house,
hold who were awake. the burglar intro
duced himself as a gentleman bent on
diversion" To one or two sleeping men,
bers of the household he delivered the
Injunction, IT am no villain, and no bod
lily harm will come to you IL you will
close your eyes and return to the land of
nod"
He got about $40 and considerable plate.
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Applicants Licensed to Teach

Montgomery. February 1s.ESpecialD
The following teachers have been
licensed in Alabama:
Morgan County-Anna F. Cliffe, De-
catur, 807 Line street; Thomas J. Ford,
Hartselle, route /; Sarah Davis, De-
atur; Emmiline DePoister. New De-
catur; Pearl Lane, Decatur, 1908 Ferry
street; John F. Knight. Birmingham,
2A09 Nineteenth avenue, north; Mar
celia Collier, Decatur; James Knight,
Empire; r. r. Payne, Danville; Mrs.
Ebert Weaver. New Decatur, 62o
Fourth avenue; Emma Kate Ratlif.
somerville, route 4; Jessie Yarbrough'
New Decatur; George w. Lindsey, Dan
Vile: Mamie NJ Hardage, Lacey
Springs; CORN Long, New Decatur, 1924
Fourth avenue; Zulia Lee Gibson, Flint
Ernest e. Freeman, Hartselle. Col
ored-Eida Taylor. Decatur; Green M
Murphy Cedar Lake; Bessie N. Taylor
Athdns.
Lee County-Gussie Riddle, Opelika
$40 Avenue A; Hugh Eustace. Holly
Tree; Jessie Martin. Auburn; Annie
Busbee, Cusseta.
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FOR FIGHT WILL
SOON BE SELECTED

San Francisco, February 16.-The Sc
lection of place for the Jeffries and
Johnson fight, July 4. 1t is expected,
will be definitely settled by the end
of this week. James Jeffries. Samuel
Berger, his manager, and Tex Richard
will arrive in San Francisco tomor-
row night. A conference between Jack
Gleason, Richard and Jeffries is sched-
uled for Friday.
Gleason said tonight it might be Sat
urday or Sunday before the promoters
would announce their decision.
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they cannot rent houses and live in
Jackson. Most of them get $1,000
per year and ask for $500.
The senate spent most of the day dis
cussing the report of the universities and
college committee on the 1. 1. and G. bill
bill of three hundred thousand dollars,
for 100000 and every item recommended
went through almost unanimously, the
girls college being the pride of the state.
The governor sent in message open
ing up several new subjects.
The usual scattering ballot for senator
was taken at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-17
HASKELL WILL NOT
AID LOCAL OPTION

Guthrie, Okla, February 16.-Gov. C.
N. Haskell in a letter this afternoon
to the secretary of state refused to
take any part in the filing of an mi
tiative petition for the submission of
a local option amendment to the state
constitution. The question of prohi-
bition, it is stated, is blocked unless
the courts overrule the governor.
The initiative petitions were offered
yesterday by several organizations. ane
governor contends the proposed amend
ment violates the enabling act which
provides for 81 years prohibition on
the Indian Territory side of the new
state of Oklahoma.
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pledge. for washington Memorial

Wnshlneton, February AT the an
nual meeting today of the George wash
ington Memorial association Mrs. Henry
M. f. Dimock was reelected president,
Mrs naniel Mann Eg, MIS- Charles D..
Wolcott, Mrs. Henry Mallory MIS-
Charles j. Bell, Mrs. Bessie j. Kidney
and Mrs. Frederic MCGUIRE vice presi-
dents. Mrs. Salituel z. Gage recording
secretary, Miss Florence Guernsey cor
responding secretary and Mrs. Frank
Northr,p treasurer. Mrs. Dimock re-
pv rted numerous pledges to the building
fund for the proposed George Washing
Ton memorial hall for which S.Co0,09 Will
be required.
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cb,,d \. scriou.ly Burned

Decatur, February 16.-(Special.)-
While playing around the stove in the
kitchen at it's parents home, the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James b.
Gray of East New Decatur was seri-
ously burned yesterday afternoon by a
kettle of boiling hot water turning over
on her. The child is badly burned
about the chest and the lower portion
of the body and the burns arc very
painful, but it is thought that she will
recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-17
"Little Giant" Prescription
Cures Rheumatism and Backache In
a Hurry

Doctors gave this it's nickname from
its quick and powerful action on rheu-
matism and backache. 1t IL said to be
a positive cure. Get one ounce of
syrup of Sarsaparilla compound and
one ounce of Toris compound. Then get
half a pint of good whisky and put the
other two ingredients into It. Take
tablespoonful of this mixture before
each meal and at bed time. Shake the
bottle before using" The good effects
are felt Immediately. This has cured
hundreds here. Any druggist has these
ingredients on hand or will quickly get
them from his Wholesale house.
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AeriaI craft Exhibition

Boston, February 16.-Every known
type of aeroplane, with hundreds of mod
els of other so-called flying machines.
inflated balloons and the accessories of
the aeronaut, were displayed tonight at
the opening of the first exclusive exhibit
ton of aerial craft. The exhibition was
the first of it's kind ever held in America,
and Mechanics building was crowded to
its capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-17
OVATION AWAITS
COLU MBUS TEAM

Columbus, Ca, February 16.-(Speciai.)
The Columbus basketball team, now
winning such a brilliant series of vic
+ories on its road trip, will be given an
ovation on its return home a supscrlp-
ton was opened today and fund is being
raised with which to give the boys
rousing reception.
Automobile parades and some kind OF an
entertainment will be features of the pro-
Eramme of welcome.
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uo.n. pefe.t. Morning.tar

Toledo, February 16.-Willie Hoppe
defeated Ora Morningstar at 1872 balk
line billiards here tonight, running 400
points to his opponents 81. He had an
average of 81 1T with a high run of
179, while Morningstar had an aver
age 10 with a high run of So.
In the afternoon game Hoppe ran
900 points to Morningstar's 119 with
respective averages Of AZ 81 and IT,
and high runs of 1874 and SO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-17
Niagara Dam Plan Rejected

Buffalo, February 16.-The Press to-
morrow will say: The proposal to dam
Niagara river to raise the water level
of the Great Lakes Is disproved by the
international waterways commission in
it's report submitted to the Secretary Of
war at washington and the minister of
public WORKS at Tooawa. The COM
mission completed and signed its re-
port January and 1t is now learned
from an autho, itative source that the
whole project is rejected.
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Strike Affects Mill

Pawtucket, r. l., February 49,
Twenty Ave hundred operators at the
big thread mill of ]. & P. Coates, linn
tied, are affected by an order. ISSUED
today calculated to close the mills fol
an indefinite period because Of strike
10 per cent increase in wages 1!
O sked by the strikers.
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Newark N. j., February 16.-George
Sully of New Brunswick NJ d. one ol
quartet of acrobats, broke his neck TO-
day during their act at local theatre
He fell from a chair on top Of table to
the stage floor. 1t is stated he can live
only a few hours.
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St. Louis Custom Shoe Factory
FINE REPAIRING

SHOES MADE TO ORDER
We invite you to call and see this fac
tory in operation. Ladies' and Misses
half soleing a speciality. ,
40 N. Goth st. w. III. Sabo, Prop.
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hereby announce myself a candidate
for sheriff of jefferson county, subjec. to
democratic primary to be held on April 4.
GEORGE B.. WARD.
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hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to
democratic primary to be held on April 4.
TOM POUND.
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The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce Judge Samuel weaver as candi-
date for Sheriff of Jefferson county. SUBJ
1ect to action of democratic primary.
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MADORY-I hereby announce as can
didate for sheriff Of Jefferson county, SUBJ
feet to the action of the democratic pri-
mary April 4, 1910
1-1S-tf WALTER K. MADORY.
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JupcE OF CITY COURT.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection as one OF the judges
Of the city court of Birmingham, subject
10 the action of the democratic primary.
c. w. FERGUSON.
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, / hereby announce myself a candidate
for senior Judge of the criminal court OF
Jefferson county, subject to the action of
the democratic primary.
FRANK CATALAN.
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|WANTED-Lady stenograph-
er-must be accurate in figures.
give reference; state experience
and salary expected. Applica-
ton confidential. WAS. care
Age Herald.
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No guess work when you
have us do your laundry work
satisfaction is a certainty.
A trial package will convince
you that Excelsior way is the
best way.
Excelsior Wagons Cover
Greater Birmingham"
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l am a candidate for judge of the city
court of Birmingham, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
JOHN T. GLOVER.
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For Judge City Court Of Bessemer.

I hereby announce myself candidate
for Judge OF the City Court of Bessemer,
subject to action of democratic primary
J. c. B. GWIN.
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William Jackson, candidate for re-elec-
ton as Judge OF the City Court of BESSIE
nner,l subject to action of the democratic
party. VIII appreciate your support.
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Ear County soIici4nr

! hereby announce myself b candidate
for the Office y solicitor IL Jefferson
eeunty, subject to the acti, ! Of the DEM
ocra&tc primary. DAN GREENE.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
MADORY-I hereby announce as a can
didate for sheriff of Jefferson county, SUBJ
feet to the action of the democratic pri-
mary April A, 1910.
1-1S-tf WALTER K. MADORY.
The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce Judge Samuel weaver as candi-
date for Sheriff of Jefferson county. SUBJ
1ect to action of democratic primary.
hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to
democratic primary to be held on April 4.
TOM POUND.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to
democratic primary to be held on April 4.
GEORGE B.. WARD.
SENIOR JUDGE CRIMINAL COURT.
/ hereby announce myself candidate
for senior Judge of the criminal court Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action of
FRANK CATALAN.
JUDGE OF CITY COURT.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection as one of the judges
OF the city court Oh oubJ0Ct
70 the action of the democratic primary.
c. w. FERGUSON.
am a candidate for judge of the city
court of Birmingham, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
JOHN T. GLOVER.
For Judge City Court Of Bessemer.
I hereby announce myself candidate
for Judge Of the City Court of Bessemer
subject to action of democratic primary
J. c. B. GWIN.
William Jackson, candidate for re-elec-
ton as Judge OF the City Court of BESSIE
ner,s subject to action of the democratic
party. viii appreciate your support.
For County Solicitor.
hereby announce myself n candidate
for the office y solicitor IL Jefferson
county, subject to the actir Of the dem
ocrat1c primary. DAN 4 GREENE.
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-02-10
TREASURY DEFICIT lessons
Customs Receipts and Internal Rev
enue Increasing.

washington.-An increase in round
numbers in customs receipts Of S32 900,
600 and in internal revenue Of $4,000
900, but deficit in the ordinary receipts
Of the government Of s25, O0O. 900, against
S64, 100000 last year, shows the result
Of the first seven months operations Of
the treasury for the fiscal year 1910. as
compared with the corresponding period
of the preceding year. Panama canal dis
bursements, not included in the above
calculations, have amounted TO sio,l36,-
O53, as compared with only Si2,529,0sf
during the seven months last year.
The public debt increase during the
month of January was Si,i6o,si9. The
working balance In the treasury today
was s22, 1852 The cash Ia the treas
ury today amounted TO Si,7i5.435.39L
During January 2s national banks,
with a total capital Of $2,ii5,OO0. were
authorized to begin business. National
bank circulation outstanding aggregated
S7O9, $40, 1913.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-02-10
BIG PACKING HOUSE FAILS
Had Exclusive Right to Slaughter
Cattle in Mexico.

New York.-The Mexican National
Packing Company, New Jersey corpora
tion, controlled by English investors, and
operating a string Of slaughter houses
and packing houses in the Republic of
Mexico, under concessions from the Mexi-
can government, failed Wednesday, with
liabilities, including stock, of approx
mately s37,OO00,OO0.
The assets were not announced, but il
h estimated that they are in excess Of
the liabilities. The company will con-
tinue to operate its plant as usual. Henry
DE Kay was appointed receiver by Judge
tanning in the United States Circuit
Court in New Jersey this afternoon.
The appointment of receiver was not
brought about by any conditions in the
live stock market, but the tying up of
part of the company's funds in the
United States Banking Company in Mex
leo City, which suspended recently, was
responsible for the trouble.
Among the concessions held by the
company is an exclusive right to slaugh-
ter cattle in Mexico City until 1926. Its
share of capital is S22 100000, and it has
a bonded debt secured by mortgage Of
about si2, 100000, and a floating debt in
the neghborhood of $4,000 900, of which,
however, only about 100000 is due.
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MRS. FORD BLACkMAlLER
Defauiting Big -Four Treasurer Paid
Her 81 900 a Month.

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Eighty-four thou
sand dollars was the price Charles J..
Warmer, defaulting local treasurer OF
the Big -Four railroad, paid for wom-
ans silence. Fearing exposure of his
shortcomings, he gave Mrs. Jeanette
Stewart Ford an average of $1,000 a
month for seven years, the payments
stopping only when the exposure came
from other sources November 2, last.
Such was the substance Of the start
ling testimony which Warmer gave at
the trial of Mrs. Ford ON charge of
blaekmailing him.
Warmer recited the details Of his re-
lations with the woman without betray-
ing the slightest emotion. lie took the
stand wearing an oyercoat that concealed
the uniform which he wore as an inmate
Of the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.