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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-04
THAT REMINDS ME
Alabama Man Demonstrates An Invention That WILL It
Claimed Prevent All Railway Accidents Caused From
Derailnnent of Cars-Would Save Life and Property
by WALTER HARPER.

) Car derailment is the real bugaboo of
every, man who travels.
{ Car derailment in its various forms
causes more fatalities on railroads per-
haps than any other cause or combination
of causes.
When this form of accident is entirely
or practically eliminated railway travel
will be comparatively safe and its en-
joyment greatly enhanced.
{ 1t remains for an Alabama man to
promise this immunity from fear and
harrassment.
j. L. Andrew of Montgomery is in Biz
mingham demonstrating an appliance
that has claimed the attention of the
leading railroad men of the country. II
is considered by many as the greatest
invention of the age from the humani-
tartan standpoint Hundreds of people,
railroad men and others, have called al
the Hotel Hillman to inspect the nina
ture railroad with its cars equipped with
the Andrew railway safety appliance.
The appliance has already been tested
out on regular trains and its practical
bility has been thoroughly demonStrated
More than 100 cars at different times have
been run into open switches, broken
rails, spread tracks and ever derailine
frogs without accident either to the cars
or the appliances ~.
It is said to be impossible to throw a
train that is equipped with the appliance
from the track with any sort of rail OBJ
struction or fracture.
Mr.. Andrew, the inventor of the APP
pliance, has such faith In the absolute
practicability of his work that he offers
any man his rights to the appliance that
will throw one of his cars from the
track
The appliance consists of auxiliary
wheels on the inside and outside of the
ordinary wheel which catch the track
| without a perceptible jar and hold the
car on the track. This same transfer OF
| weight applies the airbrake automatically
and brings the train to a stop.
| Mr.. Andrew is now building a train
of cars and locomotive fitted with
his. appliance with which he will make
practical demonstration at Washing
/
| ton next summer. This will be for the
benefit of Congress and the interstate
commerceS commission. The train will
also be- shown in other parts of the
| country for. the benefit of railroad mer
and others who are interested
| Mr., Andrew is practical railroad
man, having worked his way up throdgl
| the mechanical departments to offices
of high official responsibility. The greal
loss, Of life and property chargable tc
| train derailment has engaged his mind foi
| many years and he long had hope OF de-
vising some method of safety. He worked
on his appliance for years and 1t APP
| pears to be perfect. 1t at least holds ou'
| the promise that railway travel in the
| future is to be made safe and pleas
| ant. f9f -
| The inventor seems to care but little
| for the financial benefits that may accrue
to him through the proposition, but is en-
thusiastic over, the boon that is promised
| the people.
| I understand that he has already been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-04
ET0WAH COUNTY
IN FINE SHAPE
HAS Low INDEBTEDNESS AND
MONEY IN TREAsURY-MCORD
EXPECTS TO RUN FOR RAILROAD
COMMISSIONER.

Gadsden, February 3.-(Special. Tho
semi-anuual report of the county treas
urer was filed today and shows the coun-
ty to be in prosperous condition. 40
cording to the report, the indebtedness
of the county has been reduced over
$780, 900 and a showing of $Ss.0o0 cash u
the treasury. The excellent showing ~
fleets the economical administration ct
the present commissioners court. The
reduction of the county's indebtedness
was accomplished during the past five
years.
Superintendent John Lane of the Hunto-
vile and Gadsden division of the Nash-
VILE. Chattanooga and st. Louis railroad.
whose home is in this city, has been
quite Ill for some weeks, and on the ad-
vice of his physician he left today fer
French Lick Springs, Indiana, where ~
! hopes to recuperate by proper treatment.
| The political dope here today Is to the
effect that Leon Mcgord will not enter
the race for Congress from this district,
but will announce for railroad commits
sioner instead. II this report Is true, Mr..
Burnett may have no opposition except-
| ing what the nominee o. the republicans
will make. =
| s. w. Johnson. leading attorney Of
Alfalfa, will probably enter the contest
for the solicitorship Of the Sixteenth ju-
Aicial district. He has not as yet posi-
lively announced, but it is we'll UNDER
stood that this is his intention ar john
son was In the race the last time with
lG. W. Darden and ]. A. Embry. Mr..
ITmbry was the successful aspirant, and
| Is now a candidate to succeed himsen.
There are about 100 applicants for the
position of census enumerator in this
county and these will be- examined by
the local civil service board next Satur-
| day. As there are only some SO enunser-
Nators required. it is probable that suf-
fcient number will pass to fill the d.
mand. fH eFfs ~
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PLAN TO FURTHE1
"CITY BEAUTIFUL
Ensley Commissioners Call
Meeting for February 20.
PLAN MEETS APPROVAL.
7. j. Judge. Souag Ensley Lawyer,
Announces Candidacy for Legis-
Iafure-PersonaI and General
News of EnsIe..

The city Beautiful commissioners,
consisting of J. NJ. Perkins. p. J. Rogers
and NJ. Fl. Mcdowell met yesterday with
r.. H. Crockard. vice president of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany. and discussed the scheme for MAX
ing Ensley a truly beautiful city.
As will be remembered. the Tennessee
company has offered three substantial
prizes for the best kept and prettiest
lawn and garden. The contest is open
to all, and the awarding of the prizes Is
left TO the above named commissioners.
Mr.. Perkins was made chairman of the
commission. 1t was decided TO call a
meeting of the citizens of Ensley at the
opera house. on the night of the Goth inst,
when the plan will be outlined and the
details explained. Post cards will be
given to all those who desire TO compete,
on which will be printed the conditions
of the contest 1t is stated that other
companies are contemplating adding adj
ditlonal prizes to those already offered.
The movement is meeting with the hearty
approval of the citizens, especially those
who own their own homes, and some
have already taken the preliminary steps
toward getting their grounds in shape.
The commissioners will visit the homes
of the contestants from time to time
until the LIST of August, 1910. on which
date the prizes will be awarded.
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WHERE DID NEGRO
GET HIS COLOR?

st. Louis, February s-That the negro
did not get his color from Ham and that
he is not even member of the race of
Adam, but a descendant of one of the four
or five brothers Adam must have had,
is the belief of the Rev. DR.. Edwin H.
Richards, for so years a missionary in
Uganda, Africa.
DR.. Richards is attending the evangeli-
cal convention which began a four days
session here tonight with a banquet for
the 1000 delegates.
THE. negro never came from Ham.
You can NOT get "a black man from a
white one, either by time or conditions. .
DR.. Richards said and continuing said:
1.-THE black man is co-AdaInic and
Adam without injecting fetch views was
a thoroughly good man."
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United States the advantages accorded
to American products The first condition
is in the event that the United States in
administering its customs regulations
should fail TO treat German goods In ac-
cordance with the principles contained in
the note to article Q of the tariff agree
ment of April % and May 2. 1907. A sec
ond condition would arise If the United
States, through legislation adopted or
by treaties with a third country or 9TH
erwise, should introduce changes affect
ing the exchange of goods between the
German empire and the United States
to the disadvantage of Germany.
The report of the committee aceompan-
ing the tariff bill states that negotia-
tons are still In progress in reference
to the Characterization tariff agree
ment but 1t seemed best to empower the
bundesrath as stated, since this would
make 1t possible to continue giving to the
United States the existing rates after Feb
ruary I. and then in subsequent negotia-
tions to concede go much of the German
conventional tariff as might be neces-
sary to reach an agreement. The re-
port mentions three demands made by the
United states.
Some Disputed Points
The German government declared that
it was not able to diacuss the second and
third points within the limitations of the
tariff negotiations. The report also points
out that the United States prohibits the
importation of German live cattle.
The Imperial government, as proof of its
friendly disposition towards the United
States government. promises to try to ar
range the trichinae matter in conformity
with the American wishes IL the WASH
ington authorities desire to abolish the
trichinae certificate, but Germany is not
able to promise either to offer q COM
promise or to open negotiations respect
ing the admission of cattle.
The Ta8eblatt, referring to the agree
ment, today says that the United States
went long way toward meeting Ger
many's wishes and in a number of points
Germany is remarkably favored in the
outcome of the negotiations. An extern
porized commission made up of promi-
nent members of the relchstag will meet
tomorrow and discuss the American tar
if arrangement preparatory to Satur-
days sitting CO the chamber. 1t is as
sumed In government circles that
the bill will pass IT'S three readings on
Saturday. The government officials dc
not anticipate any serious opposition in
the refchstag. 1t was said at the foreign
office today that the details of the new
arrangement had been about completed al
Washington and it is believed that Presi-
| dent Taft will be able to announce next
Monday the conclusion Of tariff agree.
| ment with Germany. -
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To Arrange for Primary

Florence, February Especial. THE
central committee of the Lauderdale
couatg democratic executive committee
today issued call for meeting OF the
committee to be held on Thursday Feb
ruary 10, for the purpose of arranging
for the county primary and adopting
rules and regulations to govern same.
The date for the county primary will
probably be set for May ?, the date of
the state primary
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NOTICE.

Taxes and Improvement as
sessments due the town Of East
Lake will be collected at the
city hall at Woodlawn until
further notice. Mr.. ]. M. Jones,
Jr., is authorized to receipt for
same.
BY order of the committee in
charge. g. s. PETERSEN,
City Auditor.
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IT. j. Judge for Legislature.

Thomas J. Judge of Ensley has an
nounced his candidacy for the democratic
nomination for the legislature.
His name was suggested at meeting
of number of influential citizens, and
he has decided to make the race.
Mr.. Judge is rising young attorney
and has taken an active part in the af
fairs of the county and state since his
residence here.
sHe is well qualified for the position
and showed much ability during the re-
cent session of the legislature, where he
represented Ensley in several important
matters.
He comes of distinguished south Ala
bama family, and being full of energy
and a good campsigner, his many friends
In the county predict his success.
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offered an independent fortune for his
patents, but he has chosen to perfect the
appliance and give it to the people him.
self.
Being an Albanian it Is, of course,
natural and proper that Alabama should
receive the principal benefits in the man
ufacture. The iron and steel required in
the manufacture of the parts will come
from the Birmingham district and the
main plant may be established at Biz
mingham. .sa - -a=4
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Charged with Cruelty.

At the recorders court of Ensley,
Judge Sugg fined two negro drivers in
the employ of Contractor M. Casey on a
charge of cruelty to animals. They were
driving two teams hitched TO heavy laden
wagons. An examination showed them
to be in bad condition, and the negroes
were fined So each.
The court suggested the arrest of the
sownar-.of the mules after a personal In
vestigation. A warrant was issued for
Mr.. Casey, who will be given a hearing
before Judge Camp of the Inferior court
this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-04

Florence, February S.-(Epecial.) 1.-THE
February meeting OF the Florence United
Daughters Of the Confederacy proved one
of unusual interest with Mrs. Edgar
James in charge OF the programme.
North Carolina's part in : the. civil war
was the subject, and Mrs. James had
decorated the chapter rooms artstically
with pine cones and North Carolina flags.
Papers were read by Mrs. James, Mrs.
w. Fl. Gregory. Mrs W. w. Bayless,
and The Old North State was charm
inely sung by Mrs. Ed A. 'ONeal. On
Friday. February 10, X. D. Johnston OF
Birmingham will lecture here under the
auspices OF the Daughters. on General
Lee, with whom he was closely associ-
ated during the war. and his lecture will
no doubt abound with interesting personal
"reminiscences. The object OF Mr.. John
ston in delivering those lectures is to
place pictures of Lee in every public
school In the state
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indianapolis SUN IL Sold.

Indianapolis, Ind. February s.--The In
1dianapolis Sun, 1t was announced this
afternoon, has been sold to Rudolph
Leeds of Richmond, Ind, son OF the late
W. B. Leeds. The Newspaper was owned
by John Sweeney of Detroit. George Nc
Cullough of Muncie, Ind, and others.
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The gospel meeting at the Presbyterian
church will close tonight after a sue
cessful week. DR.. Anderson of Annston
has been conducting the services which
have been held twice daily. Everybody
is invited to attend the closing service.
Addison W. Lynch Is in Montgomery
attending the laymen's convention.
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EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING

An accumulation OF rem
nants from our 70 branch
stores, suits and overcoats
made to order 1918. Look
them over. Singers, LOT N.
Goth street.
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products of various kinds, the German
customs rules governing the drawback
of duty allowed on flour when exported
from Germany. all of which are of ex-
ceeding interest from the American
standpoint, have been treated on their
merits as questions entirely aside from
that of equivalent tariff adjustment.
These questins have now been entirely
eliminated from the negotiations.
Table of Exports.
The following table shows the prin
cipal articles of Importation into Ger
many from the United States, according
to German statistics for the calendar
year 1903:
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Lauderdale Farmers In Convention.

Florence, February 3-(Special. 1.-THE
,Lauderdale County Farmers union met
in the court house this morning for their
quarterly convention. the meeting being
called to order at 10 a.m by Vice Presi-
dent Wadsworth. Several hundred farm
ers are expected here before the conven-
ton adjoprns Friday evening. An effor,
was made this morning to postpone the
meeting. as none of the state officers
could be present ut this time. but It was
decided to proceed without them. The
meetings. are held behind closed doors,
but the most important question to be
dscfded 1t this TINS Is where the union
win buy its fsrttlissrs. 4eassx eA94
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PILES CURED IN gro IA DAYS
PAzO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure
any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or
Protruding Piles In to IA days or
money refunded. see.
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The Longer You Wat The More
You'll Pay


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POSSIBLE TARIFF
WAR IS AVERTED
Germany and the United States
Make Mutual Concessions.
RESULT SATISFACTORY.
No Interruption of the Enormous
Trade Between the Two = Goun-
tries VIII Take Place and
Trouble Has been Settled.

Washington, February 3.-Coneessions
by both tn United States and Germany
have averted a threatened tariff war.
Negotiations have been concluded be-
tween the two countries which settle
the question of minimum and maxi
mum rates with the exception OF the
cattle and dressed meat issue which
was eliminated from the present ne
getiations and which will be pursued
hereafter in separate, diplomatic rep
resentauon.
The result of the negotiations agreed
today is to exchange American mini
mum rates for the entire and unquali-
fed minimum list of Germany. The re-
suit is considered just and adyanta-
geous to both countries.
In the following issued at the state
department today the details Of the
final agreement are given:
"a satisfactory settlement of the
tariff negotiations with Germany
which have been going on for some
months under the Presidents direction
has been reached. BY the understand
ing arrived at thefe Will De no eAliiA
war and no interruption of the enor-
nous commerce passing between the
two countries. The magnitude Of this
business appears from the statement that
in the calendar year just closed the d.
rect interchange of commodities between
Germany and the United States exceeded
s4o4, 100000 and allowance being made for
the German importations through other
countries the actual volume is probably
In excess of $500, 100000.
1.-THE products Of the United States will
be assured tile fullest opportunity to par
ticipate ia the constantly growing bust
ness. of the German empire. This will be
done on a complete equality with the
competing products oil other counties.
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Lowest Rates Granted.

hoNVSt Ratts
In the Presidents opinion, the RESPONSE
bilities devolyed on him by the Payne
Aldrich act require from all countries a
grant to the United States of substan-
TALLY their lowest tariff rates. It is a
source of much qualification to the Pres
ident that Germany finds 1t possible to ex-
tend to the United States her complete
minimum rates without reservation or
qualification.
The volume of business passing directly
between the two countries is now $409, 900, :
600 annually (cqD; it has grown to this
amount from s251, 100000 in 1899
I'm return for the concession of her full
conventional or lowest rates, Germany
will be accorded the minimum tariff of
the United States. This puts Germany in
the position Of the most favored nation
In her tariff relations with the United
States. The maximum tariff of the
United States, which as the basis tariff
would otherwise apply after March 81,
will therefore not go into effect. The re-
suit Is to give to Germany the same as
surance under the United States tariff
law that she has secured by her treaties
with other countries.
I'm reaching settlement some ques-
lions which had arisen regarding
the administrative features of the Payne
Aldrich law and some misconceptions as
to a possible unfavorabe treatment of
German imports into the United States
have been dispelled to the satisfaction of
the German government A collateral
matter relating to the Interpretation and
application OF the pure food law has also
been explained satisfactorily.
1t was President Taft's opinion. says
the statement, that in view of the thor
ough and complete inspection of pork
products now made under the United
States inspection law of 1906 the health
fulness of these products Is so fully es-
tablished before their expectation that
the results of this. inspection should be
accepted In foreign countries in place of
the microscopic inspection which former
ly existed in the United States. ~
Close Inspection.
| No objection is made to microscopic in
speotion of their own by foreign coun-
tries, but the insistence on certificates of
microscopic inspection from the United
States and the failure to recognize the
present interstate inspection which was
substituted for it, was bar to the ad-
mission Of these products into some OF
the German ports.
| The reasonableness of this position was
recognized by the German government
and under the agreement concluded the
imperial authorities will take steps to
modify the present regulations under
which customs OFFICIALS at some ports
have refused to admit American pork
products.
1.-THE scope of the negotiations covered
the discussion of all the various ques-
tons that have in recent years vexed the
exporters of both countries the state
ment concludes, THE business between
the United States and Germany is SC
vast and the interests involved so great
that these questions presented phases OF
completely very difficult of settlement
'"rhe admission of American live cattle
for slaughter In, Germany and the rsgula-
ltions relating to the Importation of meat
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by the terms Of the commercial agree
ment which has been in force since 1907
Germany extended to the United States
her conventional or lowest rates on 100
of nearly loo numbers These 100 num-
bers- covered large percentage in value
of the actual imports from the United
States, but nevertheless left many i'm
portaut commodities of American manu-
facture Ut a disadvantage in competition
with similar products from other coun-
tries
This agreemnt expires February I. 1t
was the earnest desire of the German
government to reach a solution of the
questions at issue so that the necessary
any disturbance of.existing commercial
Citations. -..- -. = -
The President fully reciprocates this
confidence In consequence of the friend
ly disposition of both governments an
agreement has been reached under which
1t will be possible for the German gov
eminent, with the cooperation of the
imperial parliament to avoid any inter-
ruption of trade and at the same time
TO tend to the United States not only the
rates al present enjoyed but the entire
remaining schedules of minimum. rates
now accorded other countries
THE basis of the settlement is that
Germany grants to the United States her
full conventional tariff rates in return for
the minimum tariff of the United States
This is an exchange of minimum for
minimum. II places the United States on
exactly the same terms as all other coun-
tries to which Germany grants conven-
tlonal rates under. her various CONNER
cial conventions or most favored nation
treaties.
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This table shows the principal arti-
eles Of Importation into the United
States from Germany according to tho
United States statistics (fscal year
| 1909.
| Rank. Articles. Value
| Chemicals, drugs and
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$ I. go

This lot includes all our high
grade imported woolens, the most
serviceable and dressy goods made.
Our low price on these has always
been from S22.50 to $3.50.
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This price includes all those pat
terms that were formerly sold as
high as $3.50; the kind other
tailors ask $3.50 for. Every yard
wool and the latest productions of
the best mills of America. In any
of these you'll get grand bargain.